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Council election signals Littleton’s ‘openness to change’ Candidates who called for housing, equity largely prevail
3A will replenish funds for city projects, avoid budget cuts
BY ROBERT TANN RTANN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The Littleton City Council is poised for ideological change following the election of three new councilmembers, including a mayor, in the 2021 election. By electing three candidates who campaigned on issues such as housing diversity and resources for homelessness, Littleton voters have signaled a more progressive shift for the city. A fourth race was an apparent narrow victory for incumbent District 1 Councilmember Patrick Driscoll, who represents downtown and has emphasized the concerns SEE COUNCIL, P2
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other divisive flashpoint that has swept across school districts. Dale Elliott, an Air Force veteran, came in last in the race, signaling most voters’ lack of desire to engage in the issue. Instead, voters’ top two picks for board seats were a board incumbent and a community college educator. Angela Christensen, who was appointed to finish a term on the board last year, topped the other four candidates with 26.2% of the vote in unofficial results as of
Littleton city leaders were staring down a worst-case scenario if a proposal to raise the city’s sales tax had failed to pass in the election that ended Nov. 2. “This was a do-or-die vote,” said outgoing At-Large Councilmember Scott Melin in an interview with Colorado Community Media. Voters largely supported the initiative, known as 3A, which passed with nearly 59% of the vote. The proposal will raise the city’s sales tax by 0.75%, or by 75 cents on every $100 spent, and is projected to raise about $9 million annually for the Capital Projects Fund to pay for more than 70 projects that have been backlogged. It is the first time the city has increased its sales tax in almost 50 years. “It is never easy to ask for a tax increase but I credit voters for understanding the urgency of the need,” said City Manager Mark Relph in a statement. The issue had united incumbent councilmembers, as well as candidates, who said its passage was the
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Gretchen Rydin, left, and Stephen Barr celebrate their election to city council seats PHOTO BY ROBERT TANN during a watch party on Nov. 2 at Carboy Winery.
Voters skip hot issues in Littleton school board election Nearby districts faced tense contests over controversial social, political battles BY ROBERT TANN RTANN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
As school boards become new battlegrounds for the country’s bitterly divided electorate, voters in the Littleton Public Schools Board of Education election
Littleton boosted its sales tax. Here’s what that means.
rejected hot-button issues, electing candidates steeped in public education experience. The race itself proved to be an outlier among other board races in districts across the Denver metro area, such as Douglas County and Cherry Creek, that saw tensions rise between candidates over mask-wearing policies. Candidates for LPS school board largely stayed above the fray, unanimously agreeing that masking policies had to be followed. One candidate, however, staked much of his campaign on his opposition to critical race theory, an-
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of businesses. He led activist Candice Ferguson by just 50 votes out of 2,924 counted as of Nov. 5 in unofficial results. Kyle Schlachter, who served as councilmember at-large from 2017 to 2019, won his bid for mayor, marking the first time in decades that Littleton voters have directly elected their mayor. In the past, councilmembers elected the mayor by choosing among their own. Schlachter beat out former pastor and political newcomer Jon Buck by almost 17 percentage points and council incumbent Carol Fey by nearly 28 points. Schlachter had been critical of Fey in the past for refusing, at times, to work collaboratively with other councilmembers and for once walking out of a council meeting. He pledged to bring a more cohesive and positive leadership style and to work in good faith with other councilmembers. “I know how important it is to have a functioning community here,” Schlachter said in an interview with Colorado Community Media during an Election Night watch party at Carboy Winery. “We don’t always have to agree on the issues but we all have to respect each other and work collaboratively with each other.” Gretchen Rydin, a social worker and therapist who ran for councilmember at-large, won by almost 6 points over opponent Krista Kafer, a Regis University instructor, long-
A sign for Kyle Schlachter is seen outside an election night watch party at Carboy Winery.
time conservative think tank fixture and Denver Post opinion columnist. The two had drawn sharp differences in their approach to homelessness, with voters ultimately endorsing Rydin’s multi-pronged community approach over Kafer’s more hard-line stance. Kafer had said while she supports
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treatment and services for those experiencing homeless, “panhandlers” and “urban campers” were not welcome in the city and told CCM in an interview that she would support a camping ban similar to Denver’s. Rydin said such a move would send the wrong message and vowed to have the city invest in homelessness care through projects like a proposed navigation center that would provide temporary shelter and connect people experiencing homelessness with needed resources. Rydin also campaigned on a message of mental health and said the city needed to do more to provide resources to those struggling, something that she said resonated with many voters. Ultimately, Rydin said she wants to bring a more inclusive voice to council. “I’m excited to bring equity to Littleton,” she told a crowd of dozens during the Carboy Winery watch party. Stephen Barr, who ran for a seat to represent Littleton’s District 3, championed more growth for the city including mixed-use development and expanded housing options. His platform triumphed over that of his opponent, Paul Bingham, a longtime Littleton resident who routinely expressed reservations about too much growth and development which he believed could threaten the city’s “community character.” Barr beat Bingham by 13-1/2 points. Barr said his election, along with those of Rydin and Schlachter, shows Littleton’s “openness to change, to new ideas, to new faces, to new people, to newer residents,” in an interview with CCM. Driscoll’s narrow margin over Ferguson in the District 1 race underscores the city’s receptiveness to the messaging around diversity and inclusion that was central to Ferguson’s campaign. “For it to be that close tells me I got some work to do, to understand the other side,” Driscoll said.
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Ferguson campaigned against Driscoll with charges that he had not done enough to promote inclusivity and had shut out diverse voices. The District 1 councilmember had come under fire in June 2020 for contacting an organizer for a Black Lives Matter march in Littleton in what the organizer, Lauren Acres, said was an “aggressive, harassing and intimidating” call. Driscoll said he had called on behalf of business and property owners who feared the march could result in vandalism and property damage from bad actors. Littleton police observed no damage during the march. Driscoll also joined four other councilmembers in voting to defund the Littleton Immigrant Resources Center in September, a move that rocked some community members who urged the council to reconsider. Ferguson said the decision sent an anti-diversity message. Driscoll said he understands how these events may have spurred support for Ferguson’s campaign and that, while he would not have acted any differently, he said he is ready to have more conversations around diversity and inclusion. Some of the winning candidates, including Schlachter and Rydin, have said they would work toward potentially reversing the council decision to defund the immigrant center to ensure it remains operational. “I think (the center) speaks to a broader acknowledgement that our world is diverse and complex and that Littleton is not an island amongst cities,” Barr said. Rydin said she would even like to see the center’s resources and programs expanded to support the expected arrival of refugees from Afghanistan, with the Denver metro area expecting more than 1,500. Schlachter, Rydin and Barr are slated to join Driscoll, if his SEE COUNCIL, P3
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Election results: Littleton city government STAFF REPORT
Here are unofficial results of Littleton city races, updated 10:59 a.m. on Nov. 8. (Includes results from Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson counties.) MAYOR • Kyle Schlachter: 6,735 votes, 48.25% • Jon Buck: 4,378 votes, 31.36% • Carol Fey: 2,846 votes, 20.39% Total votes cast: 13,959 CITY COUNCIL, AT LARGE • Gretchen Rydin: 7,128 votes, 52.87% • Krista Kafer: 6,355 votes, 47.13% Total votes cast: 13,483
CITY COUNCIL, DISTRICT 1 • Patrick Driscoll: 1,487 votes, 50.85% • Candice Ferguson: 1,437 votes, 49.15% Total votes cast: 2,924 CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 • Stephen Barr: 2,308 votes, 56.75% • Paul Bingham: 1,759 votes, 43.25% Total votes cast: 4,067 BALLOT ISSUE 3A • Yes: 8,641 votes, 58.81% • No: 6,051 votes, 41.19% Total votes cast: 14,692 Sources: Colorado Secretary of State’s office, Arapahoe County clerk’s office
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Veterans Day All County offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 11 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. Kyle Schlachter, who was elected mayor, stands in front of a screen showing election PHOTO BY ROBERT TANN results during a watch party on Nov. 2 at Carboy Winery.
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lead holds up, as well as current councilmembers Kelly Milliman, Pam Grove and Jerry Valdes. “They bring fresh ideas, they bring energy, they bring forwardthinking perspectives,” said Milliman, who hopes the new members will further move the ball on issues like housing equity. “I’m very passionate about attainable housing and more diverse housing options,” she said. Valdes, Littleton’s outgoing mayor who will continue in his role as councilmember for District 2, said he is excited about working with the new councilmembers but is sad to see the departure of At-Large Councilmember Scott Melin, whose term expires next week, and Fey, who lost the election for mayor. He said he welcomes the diversity of perspectives that will be present with the new council, pointing to backgrounds that include social work, engineering and business. “It’s a variety of thoughts out there, and we’ll just see what we can do,” Valdes said.
But he cautioned new councilmembers against the urge to undo previous council decisions. Rydin has already expressed desire to restore funding to the Littleton Immigration Resources Center (LIRC), something outgoing councilmember Melin said he hopes can happen. “LIRC was such a powerful symbol,” said Melin, who was the only councilmember to join Milliman in voting against defunding the center in September. He also hopes the new council will continue to embrace growth and development and said “burying our heads in the sand presents problems.” Ultimately, Schlachter, Rydin and Barr said they are ready to strike a new chord within city leadership. “Across any of the issues, between development or street maintenance or homelessness, it was about how can we invest in the people and the infrastructure in our community to make it last long term,” Schlachter said. For Rydin, it’s a testament to the type of progress she said Littleton is ready to see. “We can’t resist or stop change, so now we’re going to get to have some ownership over it,” she said.
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Colo. voters reject giving lawmakers more spending oversight ‘It was always going to be an uphill battle,’ said measure’s architect BY THY VO THE COLORADO SUN
Colorado voters rejected a conservative-backed ballot measure seeking to give state lawmakers more oversight over how to spend money from the federal government and lawsuit settlements. With more than 1.3 million ballots counted as of late Nov. 3, Amendment 78 was failing with 43.7% voting in favor of the measure and 56.4% against it. The proposed constitutional amendment needed approval from 55% of voters to pass. Voters in the conservative strongholds of Mesa and Douglas counties were rejecting the measure. Amendment 78 was only barely above water in El Paso County, Colorado’s most populous conservative county. “I think on 78 it was always going to be an uphill battle,” said Michael Fields, the architect and main proponent of the measure. He also leads the conservative fiscal nonprofit Colorado Rising Action. “These were confusing, tricky questions,” Scott Wasserman, an Amendment 78
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Arapahoe voters show big support for outdoor funds Ballot Issue 1A extends existing tax STAFF REPORT
By a better than 3-1 ratio in unofficial election returns, Arapahoe County voters favored continuing to fund the county’s open spaces, trails and parks with the extension of a 0.25-cent sales and use tax that is already in place. As of late Nov. 5, the yes vote on countywide Ballot Issue 1A was leading by 76.7% to 23.3%. The Open Space and Trails program was authorized by voters in 2003 and has since supported construction or renovation of 160 parks, trailheads and heritage-area
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determine how the state spends custodial money, which could affect federal emergency relief and grant dollars, money from legal settlements, funding for transportation projects that are currently allocated by an independent commission and private gifts and donations, like those collected by public colleges and universities. “I just want more oversight over where the money is going and what it’s doing,” said Dom Galluc-
projects. It has also helped to conserve 31,000 acres of open spaces. With municipal partners, 70 miles of trails have been completed, as have improvements to trails including the Mary Carter Greenway, the High Line Canal and the Cherry Creek Trail. So far, $257 million has been awarded from this tax to municipalities and special districts through grants and joint projects. Proceeds from the tax can be used to conserve lands that protect water quality in rivers, lakes and streams; protect and maintain natural areas, wildlife habitats and open space; and maintain and improve neighborhood parks and trails. Funds also help to maintain and preserve historic sites; preserve working farms and ranches;
and provide more active recreation opportunities. Those in support of Issue 1A said it can help preserve open spaces, trails, parks, heritage center and streams for future generations. In the ballot guide sent to county voters, opponents of the measure said that if the measure passed, the tax “will no longer have to be approved or authorized by the voters. ... It will never expire.” They also complained that the county’s openspace program has a $43 million unspent fund balance, “so why do they need more?” Issue 1A extends this tax beyond its current expiration date until repealed as a voter-approved revenue change — something that those opposed to the measure call out as a red flag.
Rejection would have meant the current tax would expire in 2023. In a statement Nov. 2, Arapahoe County officials said they “would like to express our deepest thanks to voters for approving Ballot Issue 1A in the 2021 Coordinated Election. By agreeing to extend the Open Space Sales and Use Tax, County voters have ensured that we and our community partners will be able to continue improving and enhancing our many outdoor recreational and educational assets, programs, and services well into the future. This small tax has already contributed mightily to these efforts, and the county will use these funds in the most effective and responsible ways possible as we execute our vision for these operations.”
cio, a 32-year-old unaffiliated voter from Denver who cast his ballot at the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building on Tuesday afternoon. The ballot measure would have created an appropriation process where members of the public can provide input. It also would have placed all custodial funds into a centralized account, with interest from that account flowing into the state’s general fund. Opponents called it a political ploy to stymie a Democratic administration and said it would create unnecessary work for lawmakers, who already review custodial
spending broadly. “It sounded like more red tape,” said Denver resident Sam Heiden, a 26-year-old Democrat, after voting in person Tuesday. Some voters said they voted against the measure because they didn’t understand it. “I tried reading about it, but I still didn’t understand it enough,” Douglas Evans, an unaffiliated voter from Littleton, said after casting his ballot. The Committee for Spending Transparency raised and spent nearly $1.3 million. Most of that cash went to collect signatures to get the measure on the ballot.
All of the money came from the dark-money nonprofit Unite for Colorado, which doesn’t disclose its donors. Colorado Sun staff writer Erica Breunlin and correspondent Sandra Fish contributed to this report. 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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Along with critical race theory, Elliott had made several comments during an Oct. 6 forum that veered into controversy. On equity, Elliott was the only candidate to explicitly say he opposed tailoring students’ education to meet their needs, saying it was “hard to achieve” and that “in our country today we’re trying to force that.” He also said he thinks Planned Parenthood “kills kids,” eliciting several gasps from audience members. But most voters opted for candidates who largely refrained from politically charged messaging. Christensen, the board incumbent, said she was encouraged that LPS “kept politics out of the board” during the race. “We have something really special in LPS that some of our larger neighboring districts have lost,” she said. “We’ve preserved the integrity of the education of the board of LPS.” Graham, the health care consultant, said he still welcomes a diverse set of views from board members and the community but that everyone needs to strive to work together. “At the end of the day we are a pretty cohesive, looking out for
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ourselves group,” he said. “I’m proud of us.” By avoiding much of the furor that has turned other school races into political spectacles, candidates said they were able to focus more on the pressing issues facing LPS. Funding remains a challenge for the district, which has been forced to close several schools in the recent few years over budgetary restrictions. Christensen said the failure of statewide propositions 119 and 120, which some opponents feared would have diverted state money for education, is a win for public education funding. She now hopes that state lawmakers will be ready to work with districts like LPS to find sustainable funding solutions as opposed to continuing “putting on Band-Aids,” Christensen said. “We have to remain optimistic,” she said. “There’s still a lot of work to do.” Despite the challenges, Graham said LPS is not a “broken school district” and has vowed to work with board members to “Keep us at a level of excellence that we’ve become very used to.” “I like this new board. This looks like a very collaborative group,” he said.
Election results: Littleton Public Schools STAFF REPORT
Here are unofficial results of Littleton Public Schools board races, updated 3:55 p.m. on Nov. 5. SCHOOL DIRECTOR AT LARGE (top three vote getters win) • Angela Christensen: 19,562, 26.16%
• Joan Anderssen: 16,989, 22.72% • Andrew Graham: 14,793, 19.78% • Jon Lisec: 12,816 votes, 17.14% • Dale Elliott: 10,624, 14.21% Total votes cast: 74,784 Source: Arapahoe County clerk’s office
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Sheridan school district will pay its board members Money seen as incentive to run for the board BY YESENIA ROBLES CHALKBEAT COLORADO
The school board in Sheridan has voted to allow compensation for board members, becoming one of the first in Colorado to do so. The five-member Sheridan board voted unanimously Nov. 1 to allow its members to get paid $150 for a full day of board work — such as attending board conferences or retreats — or $75 for a half day of work for other board assignments. No public members showed up to comment. “It’s to give people an incentive to run for the board,” said Sally Daigle, Sheridan board president, or to offer an incentive to attend board member training outside the district. “I learn so much. There are people out there that wouldn’t have the option
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best way to secure stable funding for the city’s Capital Projects Fund, which was set to hit $0 by 2025. The fund pays for vital city projects such as road repair, public building maintenance and upkeep of police fleets. Had city leaders failed to secure the
to take the time off or have a whole lot of time off built up.” Board member Maria Delgado, who is a full-time college student working part time, said she would benefit from compensation for days she skipped her job for board duties. “I didn’t realize how much work goes into it. It’s a lot to take on,” Delgado said of becoming a school board member. “It’s hard sometimes to make the time.” Board members said they did not intend for members to be paid for regular board meetings, and were more concerned about board work that interfered with their paying jobs. Board members will have the option to not get paid for their work. Colorado this year enabled districts to pay school board members if a board majority approved a resolution allowing it. Several school boards have discussed the issue, but have not yet approved a proposal. In Aurora, school board members were interested in allowing board
pay to encourage more diverse candidates to join the board. But after setting a special meeting and not receiving any public feedback in favor or against, the board decided to postpone any vote on a proposal. Denver’s school board has also discussed the idea, but has not scheduled a vote. The Adams 14 school board discussed the idea recently, but board members didn’t agree on the pay issue. Some expressed interest in more creative structures such as allowing reimbursement for board members who need child care to attend meetings. That issue has come up for previous board members. The Sheridan district has notoriously struggled with finding candidates for its school board. The district has done away with term limits. Despite that, one seat remained open for years. The district canceled this year’s election because the three board members whose seats are up for
grabs had no opponents. The district serves about 1,200 students, of which more than 80% qualify for subsidized lunch, a measure of poverty. The district has also had one of the highest percentages of students lacking permanent housing. The Colorado law allowing board pay prohibits board members who vote to approve a pay proposal to benefit from it during their current term. Three board members, Daniel Stange, Maria Delgado, and Sally Daigle, became eligible to receive pay after the Nov. 2 election when their new terms begin. Board members Juanita Chacon and Karla Najera will be eligible to receive pay after the 2023 elections.
new revenue, they were concerned about a future where more budget cuts would have been imminent. Sean Walsh, a political consultant who led the campaign for 3A, said having the backing of all nine council candidates was “was a huge leg up” for getting the ballot issue across the finish line. Councilmembers celebrated its passing. “I am so unbelievably thankful
to the citizens of this community for supporting (3A),” said District 4 Councilmember Kelly Milliman. “It’s huge.” Patrick Driscoll, councilmember for Littleton’s District 1, said with new revenue secured he hopes public work can begin within a matter of months. “You’re going to see a huge transformation starting in January, February,” said Driscoll, who had been a key proponent of pushing 3A onto this year’s ballot. “We’ll get to work.” The tax increase’s success also brings a sigh of relief for newly elected councilmembers who feel they can hit the ground running when they enter office. “It’s a clear sign that people believe ‘yes, we want to take care of the things that we love,’” said Stephen Barr, who won election to a council seat representing Littleton’s District 3. With the new funding, city leaders plan to address what they see as long-neglected investments in Littleton’s infrastructure, such as relieving congestion by building a road to divert traffic from the Santa Fe Drive and West Mineral Avenue intersection, one of the city’s busiest areas. The funds will also go toward restoring public services and community centers that had been whittled down as a result of the pandemic. Jerry Valdes, the outgoing Littleton mayor who will now serve as a District 2 councilmember, said he hopes some of the money can be used to hire back staff at Bemis Library and the Littleton Museum to make both “better than ever.” Money will also be put toward securing body cameras for all Littleton Police Officers in compliance with the state’s police reform bill that passed last summer. The law requires that all Colorado police departments issue body-worn cameras to their officers by July 1, 2023. But despite majority support, the sales tax increase did raise some eyebrows from Littleton business owners who said a price hike for customers could hurt them. Pat Dunahay, co-president of the
Littleton Business Chamber and owner of PDA Roadgear, a car audio and accessory shop, said he’s talked at his store about how 3A could stifle some business as customers may be inclined to shop for certain goods in places with a lower sales tax, such as Englewood. “My guys are always nervous anytime there’s anything that’s not promoting business,” Dunahay said. Still, Dunahay said he supported 3A and voted for it. “We all want good roads, we all want good cops, we all want a good community,” he said. Dunahay said the business chamber sent out an internal survey to gauge where business owners landed on the sales tax increase. They found owners were nearly split 50-50 on their support for 3A’s passage. Pat Sommers, owner of Shirt off my Back and a partner in Jackass Hill Brewery, both located on Main Street, said he supported the tax increase but hopes it can be the only one for the foreseeable future. He said the city must be vigilant to keep its taxes low enough that it will not impede business growth. “They can’t keep coming back until we’re paying a 12% tax rate or something,” he said. “It’s a fine line that you have to draw.” Sommers said he trusts city staff to use the money in a fiscally responsible way. Dunahay has floated a possible sunset of the sales tax to 0.50% should the city meet its goals faster than expected, which Valdes said is “realistic to consider.” But Sommers is not convinced it will happen. “I’ve never seen money that doesn’t get used,” he said. To placate some citizens’ concerns about how their tax dollars will be used, Driscoll said the council and city staff plan to create an advisory board that will act as a watchdog for how the money is spent. “We are going to prove year in year out where that money is going,” Driscoll said. “I’m really excited about how it will prove the transparency that we’re going to have behind it.”
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Election misinformation reaches Arapahoe clerk’s office Emails, calls reference voting situation in Mesa County BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
In the months leading up to the election that ended Nov. 2, the Arapahoe County office that oversees elections received messages about dubious claims playing out at the state level about election security — lingering echoes of the stillunproven claims about wrongdoing in the 2020 presidential election. A letter defending an embattled elections official — Mesa County Clerk and Recorder Tina Peters — was sent to several Colorado county clerks, news outlet Colorado Newsline reported. The letter was dated Aug. 27. The typed section of the letter discusses Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold’s investigation into an election-system security breach involving Peters, Colorado Newsline reported. The Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder’s Office received a copy of that letter, addressed to Clerk and Recorder Joan Lopez, with the return address blacked out, a spokesperson for the clerk told Colorado Community Media. “We have also received several emails incorporating a similar theme — defending Tina Peters as a
‘hero,’ accusing Secretary of State Griswold of overstepping her authority, alleging that voter fraud is rampant” and so on, the spokesperson told CCM via email. “Many of those emails were obviously copied and pasted from one original source just as this letter was.” Neither Lopez nor the office’s staff have received any direct threats of violence, the spokesperson said. “We have, however, seen references to a coming ‘Civil War,’ mentions of ‘treason (being) punishable by Death’ and demands for a ‘forensic’ audit of ballots,” the spokesperson said. Peters had made claims about election records being destroyed during what’s called a “trusted build,” according to a Sept. 23 news release from the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office. A trusted build is a routine upgrade to voting systems, the secretary of state’s office told the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel. Peters says she commissioned a report that alleges that nearly 29,000 election files were deleted during a routine upgrade of Mesa County’s election equipment in May, the Sentinel reported. Those files, however, were common log files that were part of the computer’s operating system, and not actual election files, state officials said, according to the Sentinel’s report. Griswold, the secretary of state, filed an opening brief in a lawsuit to remove Peters as the designated
Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Joan Lopez in a 2020 photo.
election official in Mesa County, according to the Sept. 23 news release. “The Secretary would have no objection to a county backing up its log files for its voting systems — in fact, Larimer County requested to back up their log files prior to a trusted build, and the Department of State helped Larimer County perform such a backup,” the brief says, according to the release. “Instead, Peters made copies of the entire hard drive, exposing the security of the entire election system when those
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On Nov. 2, a bankruptcy judge approved the sale of Casa Bonita to Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of the animated “South Park” television series. The sale’s approval came just days after a group called “Save Casa Bonita” withdrew a court filing objecting to the transaction.
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Republican. Griswold, a Democrat, defeated Williams in the 2018 election. Believers in QAnon conspiracy theories turned their attention to the report that Peters says she commissioned about copies of hard drives as proof the 2020 election was stolen, the Sentinel reported Sept. 26. The report that Mesa County’s Peters says she commissioned was written by a member of MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell’s so-called cyber investigation team, Doug Gould, and was being shared on conspiracy-theory social media sites, the Sentinel reported. Regarding the letter received by county clerks in Colorado, Arapahoe County’s Lopez told Colorado Community Media through her spokesperson: “It is extremely unfortunate that county clerks (in) Colorado are being harassed and threatened based on allegations that are untruthful, unproven and, in many cases, maliciously spread to sow mistrust in our elections process. “It is especially frustrating because we know our voting systems and our completely bipartisan elections processes have performed flawlessly, election after election, and we have no doubt whatsoever in the integrity of the equipment or procedures,” Lopez said in the statement.
Earlier this year, Save Casa Bonita used proceeds from a GoFundMe campaign to purchase some of the restaurant’s debt after Casa Bonita’s previous owners, Summit Family Restaurants, declared bankruptcy. In September, Parker and Stone agreed to buy the iconic Lakewood restaurant — loved more for its cliff divers and family friendly attractions than its food — for $3.1 million. Parker and Stone haven’t said when they plan to reopen Casa Bonita. But, in an August press conference with Gov. Jared Polis, the creative duo firmly declared their intentions to improve the food when they do. “It is important to mention that every county in the state already performs a post-election audit of ballots after every statewide election, and the results are publicly available,” Lopez continued. Regarding the references to a coming “Civil War,” mentions of treason and demands for an audit of ballots, the clerk’s office said “both of those emails” were received in August. “We started receiving more of these type of email — with a more aggressive tone — in the time leading up to the SOS Office’s trusted build of county election systems statewide” around June, the spokesperson said. The Arapahoe clerk’s office also recently received an email that was sent to all Colorado county clerks — from one person in Aspen and another in Colorado Springs — that contained misinformation about Dominion Voting Systems, according to the clerk’s office on Nov. 1. “We have received some miscellaneous calls wherein people mention Tina Peters, referring us to law enforcement” and so on, the spokesperson said. The clerk’s office pointed the public to its “Election Transparency” portal. That section of the clerk’s website includes information, data and videos on topics including pre-election testing, post-election audits, bipartisan certification of results and Colorado’s mail ballot voting system. The office added the page to its website last year. It’s located at arapahoevotes.com/ transparency.
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Support program for moms looks to expand Strong Mama Gala set for Dec. 3 in Centennial BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
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A local program aimed at helping moms who are struggling with mental health is raising funds to expand services through partnerships with local hospitals. In 2016, Nikki Brooker was working as a substitute teacher at Bear Canyon Elementary Schoo in Highlands Ranch. When a mother from the school shot herself and her two children, it rocked the community and Brooker, being a Type A personality, could not stand by and do nothing. Brooker founded the nonprofit You Are Not Alone Mom 2 Mom (YANAM2M) and never looked back, developing a community service where mothers can get help before they do something that cannot be reversed. Brooker, of Highlands Ranch, started hosting weekly meetings and assigning sponsor moms to anyone asking for help. Joan Mahoney, currently of Elizabeth, said YANAM2M helped save her from what she described as a “very dark time in my life.” Mahoney explained that she and her family had been living in Littleton when her husband lost his job, forcing them to move in with her in-laws. Add in an unexpected third pregnancy, and Mahoney said life got overwhelming. “I started having suicidal thoughts,” Mahoney said. “I was convinced my family would be better off without me. I was evening starting to plan it. I started reaching out and reaching out. YANA was the one that reached back.” Brooker assigned Mahoney to a sponsor mom, Carol, who came from a similar situation. Mahoney said before long she learned she had that group of supportive moms, was not alone and what she was feeling is relatable. Mahoney said while she was meeting with Carol, Brooker would personally watch her children. “I didn’t have to worry and look over my shoulder to make sure they were OK,” Mahoney said. “(Brooker) orchestrated all of it just to get me out. Carol would call and check on me knowing I was not going to call them.” YANAM2M started small and has continued to grow steadily over the last five years. Now, Brooker said it is time for the program to take a step into anothefr level. Aiming to mimic the La Leche organization’s model, Brooker said she is working with local hospitals to reach moms while they are still in the hospital after delivering a baby. La Leche works with mothers to breastfeed their infants. Consultants for the program go into hospital rooms to provide support and coaching to help interested moms start the breastfeeding process as smoothly as possible. Not only has the La Leche
program made a difference in the lives of many mothers, Brooker said they are her model because it all started in a basement in 1956 with two mothers. Brooker said mental health is just as important to new moms as breastfeeding, and she would like to make connections with them as soon as possible. According to the American Psychology Association, in the U.S. one in seven women suffer from postpartum depression, meaning 800,000 new mothers are impacted each year. While a mother who just delivered a baby may not know if they need mental health guidance, Brooker said making the connection early to let them know YANAM2M is always there is important for future reference. Brooker said moms will continue to get follow-up calls after three months, six months, nine months and at the 12-month mark. Moms who want continued assistance will get it. Those who don’t will have their wishes respected, Brooker said. Postpartum depression does not have a timer, Brooker said. It may not start as soon as the baby is born, she said. It does not just go away at the one-month or one-year mark, she said. Women can be impacted by postpartum depression for years, she continued. Mahoney said postpartum and prepartum depression is real, and if a mom is dealing with financial and family stress, things can only get worse. Programs like YANAM2M are a valuable resource, she said. For the new program to see success, Brooker said up-front costs have to be met. Brooker said the organization relies on grant funds, but a lot of programs only want to provide financial support to organizations helping lowincome families. YANAM2M is for all mothers, Brooker said, no matter which income class they may fall. Brooker said in the metro area, several of the mothers who have committed suicide are considered middle-class. “Depression does not know income or standing in the community,” Brooker said. “Depression can impact any mother at any time. They all need our help. Programs like this are tough to explain and understand. Mental health is not always explained through simple scientific reasoning.” To raise the funds to get the new program operating in Highlands Ranch and, eventually, at other hospitals along the Front Range, Brooker will be hosting the Strong Mama Gala fundraiser on Dec. 3. With a goal to raise $100,000, Brooker said the special event will be held at the Village Workspace, 7173 S. Havana St. #600, Centennial, with free food and drinks. With a hefty goal, Brooker said she estimates it will cost $70,000 in the first year to get the new program going. The Strong Mama Gala will begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit the website at yanam2m.org.
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e are all familiar with the image of the “Easy Button,” as we have seen it in commercials, in stores, and in advertisements. Many people WINNING use is as a funny response to a text WORDS or on social media as a GIF or meme. It’s a fantastically simple yet powerful marketing play, and the benefit clearly articulated. It’s easy, and we all want easy. Lately many of Michael Norton the messages I receive are around energy, or more accurately stated, a lack of energy. People are tired, even exhausted, and I get that. The reasons that many of you provided for feeling a bit lethargic were very similar. Everything from stress, worry, doing work that is not motivating, overworked, feeling unappreciated, and just everything going on in the world. Robin M. asked me this, “Like the `Easy Button’ isn’t there some kind of an `Energy
Button’ that I can just press?” Before responding I did what anyone of us might do when looking for an answer, I Googled it. And like many of the emails that I received, I found the same lists of ideas to become rejuvenated such as mid-day workouts, stepping away from the current task, hydrating, breathing, and other good ideas. And here is what I would add: Step one is to know what energizes us and what sucks the life out of us. It’s not the same for everyone. We are all motivated and inspired by different things. And we all have different activities that we find draining. The guidance here in step one is avoidance. If the news is dragging you down, turn it off and stop checking it on your phone 24/7. Some might say they need to stay aware of all that is happening. Trust me on this one, turn it off, unplug, and if something so big happens in the world that you need to know about, someone will tell you, I promise. Step two is to try and identify the loss of energy as quickly as pos-
sible. Think of it this way, like the battery on our cell phone or laptop. It seems like are battery remains full for a long time, but once it starts running down, it runs down quickly. And the lower the battery gets, the faster it runs out. It seems like the gas tank in our car is the same way, doesn’t it? That needle points to full for a long time, but once it starts moving, it’s a fast trip from Full to Empty. The trick is to stay ahead of the depletion. Identify the early symptoms and take preventive measures before our personal batteries die or our fuel tanks become dry. Step one, knowing what sucks the energy from us and avoid those things. Step two is to make a quick diagnosis and stay ahead of the energy loss. This is kind of like taking pain medication after surgery or over the counter headache medicine when we first feel the symptoms coming on, getting ahead of it, and staying ahead of it is so much easier. Step three is having whatever it is that reenergizes us readily available. Coffee, water, mid-day
workouts don’t do it for me. However, my Bible does. I have a Bible app on my phone and a physical Bible with me most of the time. I also love a funny joke or powerful inspiring quote like this one by Zig Ziglar, “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing. That’s why we recommend it daily.” If your reenergizer is a walk, a talk with a good friend, a picture of your family, or just some quiet time, then make sure you know how to access those when the energy starts getting low. Are you struggling staying energized? Is it impacting your ability to work and focus or enjoy quality time with your friends and family? I would love to hear your story at mnorton@tramazing.com, and when we know where to find our “Energy Button” and how and when to press it, this really will be a better than good year.
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here is a sentiment that I believe we can all agree on: Children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities should be included in all GUEST aspects of society. It’s simple. It’s diCOLUMN rect. And, frankly, it’s hard to argue with. The Arc, all 15 Arc chapters here in Colorado, and Arc Thrift Stores live and breathe this sentiment every day. It applies Lloyd Lewis to how we serve, how we employ, how we engage with our partners, and how we believe business should be run. It also applies to education. And, now that a new school year is underway, education is on my mind. The U.S. has a long and conflicted history with its approach to segregated vs. inclusive education for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For most of our history, chil-
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Program “for each student who is found to be eligible under both the federal and state eligibility/ disability standards.” Better. But still it wasn’t, and isn’t, enough. The fact is that the specifics of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act have remained essentially unchanged for more than three decades. Segregation of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the classroom remains a major issue in our country, and in Colorado. Most children with these disabilities in our state are taught in segregated classrooms. We must continue the fight that started back in the 1960s and ‘70s and move beyond what are essentially merely modest accommodations to true and holistic inclusion and complete integration. UNICEF’s State of the World’s Children gives us this description of true inclusive education: An education system that includes all students, and welcomes and supports them to learn, whoever they are and whatever
their abilities or requirements. This means making sure that teaching and the curriculum, school buildings, classrooms, play areas, transport and toilets are appropriate for all children at all levels. Inclusive education means all children learn together in the same schools. No one should be excluded. Perhaps that is a tall order, but it was one we must fulfill. I have a 17-year-old son with Down syndrome who is now being taught in many mainstream classrooms in a highly regarded public school. He has benefited greatly from the kind teachers, the supportive staff, and the educational provisions afforded him through his IEP. His schools, in turn, benefitted from him, from his presence and his unique contributions. Here are the facts: • With lesson modifications, kids with intellectual and developmental disabilities benefit greatly from being in an integrated and inclusive classroom.
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Digging into the life of a death investigator Arapahoe County experts dish on their jobs BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
When you die your pets will eat you — if they can. “If it’s been a few days, they’re hungry and thirsty and you’re not there to feed them. It’s not considered aggressive — they’re just trying to survive — it’s an animal instinct,” Arapahoe County Autopsy Technician Ashley Huerta told a hushed crowd in Thornton. Colleague Arely Juarez-Dominquez, a death investigator for the office, said it’s a sad truth. “I use transparency to tell the families about a pet that has munched on their owners,” Juarez-Dominquez said. “Sometimes we respond to scenes where both owner and pet passed away.” Anythink Library, serving Adams County, brought the two crime scene experts in on Oct. 28 to explain how death scenes are investigated. More than 30 people attended their presentation. Huerta has been an autopsy technician for about four years and started as a death investigator for about a year in a half. Her job is assisting the pathologist with exams, gathering specimens for examination, cutting and closing, removing contents of body organs and weighing and collecting toxicology samples. Juarez-Dominquez has been medical-legal death Investigator for two years. Juarez-Dominquez’s job is to go to the scene to conduct the death investigation, pronounce the death, and cause of death. She also interviews families for medical histories, performs external examinations of decease and photographs the death scenes and also the deceased. “When going out to the scene it could be an overdose, suicide, or natural death,” said JuarezDominquez. “Every time we do an investigation, we start at the highest level of homicide — assume the worst.”
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• They can learn and thrive in mainstream classrooms. • They can contribute to their mainstream peers when integrated into the classroom. And that is the point. Every child has contributions to make — in the classroom and out. Why would we want to deny ourselves of those contributions — whether they come from a child without these disabilities or someone with them? From a practical standpoint, inclusion and integration in our schools means we must invest in training our teachers so they can understand and adapt to different learning styles, and it means we need to respond to diversity with a zero-rejection policy, which,
Processing the scene A death is reported by law enforcement, paramedics, and fire department, to respond to an unattended death. The death investigator arrives at the location and examines the body. Manners of death are classified as a natural accident, suicide, homicide or undetermined. The cause of death classification can depend on underlying conditions, disease or some event. Hospitals can have their own rules, she said. If a patient dies after having beein in the hospital for more than 24 hours and it’s considered a natural death, it’s considered non-reportable and is usually not called into the coroner’s office. “Some hospitals have rules to call us regardless so we take the information. We don’t sign a death certificate if the deceased has been in the hospital long enough for them to know what happened and they feel comfortable sending a death certificate, “said Huerta. “If the case is suspicious, we will take jurisdiction and our doctors will do the autopsy when it’s a possible medical misadventure.” Finding out who the dead body was is one of the most important jobs and there are several things they can do to positively identify them. Medical implants, for instance usually have registration numbers on them. “If it’s a badly decomposed body, we can identify someone by their implants, a hip, knee, or something in the spine,” Huerta said. A person can also be identified by tattoos, dental records, DNA, fingerprints. And of course, investigators can identify somebody by their driver’s license — if it’s on them or in a secured location. Some law enforcement agencies scan fingerprints on the scene. If a body is badly decomposed, and the fingers are dried they use rubbery silly putty to pull a fingerprint. “We rarely have to do DNA but if we do we go through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation,” said Huerta. SEE INVESTIGATOR, P39
as defined by Inclusion International, means “schools cannot deny access to students based on disability and there are clear consequences or accountabilities in place if they do so.” To be sure, integration is a commitment. But we must stand strong and protect the legal mandate of all individuals to this fundamental right to education. In the end, we must remember that inclusion should be our goal. Lloyd Lewis, of Denver, is president and CEO of Arc Thrift Stores. This opinion 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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hen looking to get outside and make memories with friends and family, disability should not be something that limits someone experiencing the outdoors. Check out examples of accessibility in Colorado that make the outdoors available for people with disabilities. Getting there When trying to choose an activity, navigating parks and outdoor spaces can be overwhelming for people with disabilities. From knowing where accessible trailheads are, to knowing where to park, there can be uncertainties in getting started. Ashley Lyn Olson, who started wheelchairtraveling. com, aims to make that experience easier. Growing up as someone who loved hiking and camping, Olson did not let her paralysis at 14 stop her from experiencing the outdoors. “I started the website in 2006. The mission is to empower people with limited mobility, their friends and loved ones. “ Her international site features city and park guides, hotel reviews, plane tips, tour companies and adaptive activities. She has the voices of more than 300 writers on the site. Her goal? Share her travel experience, and let others share theirs, all in hopes that it makes traveling to that location easier for the next person. Olson doesn’t always follow the “accessible” path though. Checking out things on her own, she has tried many trails that do not boast accessibility, but she thought looked flat enough for her chair. This way she opens up more options for people in the future who check out her site. Not every path she tries ends up being chair-friendly. “I’ve definitely got myself into jams,” she said. Olson explained how she has ended up with her wheels stuck, falling out of her chair, even losing a shoe. But her love of adventure propels her forward. Local opportunity Staunton State Park near Pine
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started its track chair program in 2017, which allows people with limited mobility the freedom to explore trails of the park. Track chairs are all-terrain wheelchairs. The program currently has four chairs, with another one on the way, and recently gave one to Barr Lake State Park near Brighton. Track chair program manager Natalie Burnside-Bostow says this chair hand-off was an important step in the program’s mission of accessibility. “One of our biggest goals is to continue to see our program spread to other parts (of Colorado), and to see other parts of Colorado build these types of programs,” Burnside-Bostow said. The program at Staunton sees people of all ages and all ability levels. “We get everything. Last weekend I had a 2-year-old, the week before that I had someone that it was their 91st birthday,” BurnsideBostow said. Most importantly, the program looks to break down barriers that many people with disabilities face in accessing the outdoors. In working with this program, Burnside-Bostow explains that while there may be perceived roadblocks, “No matter what the activity, there is a way to adapt the activity so everyone can participate.” The National Sports Center for the Disabled is an organization
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based in Denver that offers outdoor experiences across Colorado for people with disabilities. During their fall/winter season, the NSCD offers rock climbing, hiking/snowshoeing, adaptive alpine and cross-country skiing, shooting sports and more. Kim Easton, the CEO for the NSCD, says that the programs the organization offers keeps people coming back. “The majority of our individuals, once they find us and try something…..they kind of get hooked.” The NSCD is powered by volunteers that share their passion for sports and outdoors. The organization is coming up on its 52nd year of operation. Moving forward The Outdoor Equity Grant Program, established by Colorado House Bill 21-1318, wants to “increase access and opportunity for underserved youth and their families to experience Colorado’s open spaces, state parks, public lands, and other outdoor areas,” according to the program’s website. This program could prove instrumental in helping disabled youths be able to experience the outdoors in Colorado. Kenny Maestas is the legislative coordinator for the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition. He has been working on the grant program with representatives and senators from Colorado, making
A snowy day on the slopes is enjoyed by a volunteer and participant in an NSCD program.
sure the CCDC is heard. The grant coalition is made up of board members, including youth seats. Maestas said he sees the importance of young people being able to have access to the outdoors in a geographically diverse state. “And to live in one of the most beautiful states and never get to experience anything is a crime, I think,” Maestas said.
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he Colorado Wind Ensemble performs a free concert with the Eaglecrest High School Wind Ensemble at the high school, 5100 S. Picadilly SONYA’S St., Centennial, at SAMPLER 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 13. David Kish directs music by Saint-Saens, Reed, Daughtry, Piazzola, local composer Alan Stein and more. Masks to be worn at all times.
State University in Muncie, Indiana won its annual “Design and Build” contest. See moaonline.org for images. Call for artists The 56th annual “Eye of the Camera” call for artists is open on Cafe, callforentry.org. Deadline is midnight, Nov. 16. Juror is Rupert Jenkins. Theme: “Space to Wonder.” Exhibit dates: Jan. 21 to March 12, 2022 at the Littleton Museum. K Contemporary Gallery “Zonz Rosa” by Angel Ricardo Ricardo Rios and “I Know Not Where” by Shawn Huckins will be featured at K Contemporary Gallery, 1412 Wazee St., Denver from Nov. 20 to Jan. 8. Cuban-born Rios will hang his first show at K Contemporary, including more than a dozen largescale paintings with bilingual titles, dealing with the “red zone” at the center of Mexican colonies with bars, sex, options. Huckins’ show, “The Birds Will Sing,” takes its title from a Cajun folk song and includes 10 paintings
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‘Cabaret de Profundis’ at Buntport Hannah Duggan and Nathan Hall will perform a musical production, “Cabaret de Profundis” or “How to Sing While Ugly Crying,” through Nov. 13 at Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver. Limited, distanced seats. Masks required and any attendee over 12 must be vaccinated. Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m. 303946-1388. Information: buntport.com.
Lone Tree Symphony The Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra performs “Together at Christmas” at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 4 and 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 5, including “Fantasia on Greensleeves,” “The Forest of Wild Thyme Overture” and “First Noel,” in addition to other holiday music. Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St, 720-509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org.
Lone Tree Arts Center The Lone Tree Arts Center at 10075 Commons St. presents “Blockbuster Broadway” on Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. Featuring Davina and the Vagabonds and the Hot Club of Cowtown, a jazz trio. “The Finest Hour” at 8 p.m. on Nov. 12 is a celebration of music of the end of World War II, when Western swing, blues and pop-energized dance halls and radio waves prevailed. Davina
Colorado Book Awards Submissions are being accepted for awards to editors, illustrators, fiction, non-fiction, photography, poetry, and more. See Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book website for entry form. Information: coloradohumanities.org. While the COVID-19 pandemic continues, public events frequently are canceled or rescheduled. Check with organizers before you go.
Museum is hopping for holidays Littleton attraction features livestock along with art exhibits BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The Littleton Museum at 6028 S. Gallup St. will welcome adults and children now and through the holidays with exhibits inside and out on the farm: art, animals, “The Secret Life of Clothes” and more ... Entry is free but must be arranged in advance for everyone who visits. Go to tinyurl.com/4mn8dwf6. In the galleries, the 56th annual juried “Own an Original” is open through Dec. 31, with art submitted by artists and selected by a juror hired by the Littleton Fine Arts Committee. (This series of exhibits was started by early art
committees in the hopes that local folks might find it a good spot to buy holiday gifts for family and friends, and provide an outlet for area artists.) The museum’s shop is also a good place to find unique gifts.. Also in the galleries: “The Secret Life of Clothes,” an exhibit about the life cycle of clothing from fiber to finished garment, sale to storage, to finally, mending, storage or reuse. A variety of fashions as well as tools — materials and context on how clothes were made, cared for, mended and stored. More on this here ... Note that a call for artists went out Nov. 1 for entries for the 56th annual “Eye of the Camera” on Cafe, callforentry.org. The “Space to Wonder” opening will be Jan. 20 and the exhibit will run through March 12. Juror is Rupert Jenkins. Apply by midnight, Dec. 16. Tickets go on sale Nov. 20 for
members of Friends of the Library/Museum and for the public on Nov. 27 for the annual Holiday Evening on the Farm, a flashback to the 1860s, with luminarias and bonfires lighting the paths, a wagon ride, snacks, stories, costumed interpreters and more (my personal favorite). The date is Dec. 12, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Get advance tickets — they may sell out...They will be available online or at the museum and library desks for cash or checks. The livestock currently in residence: two new Berkshire boars, ages four years and eight months old, who reside with Blanche, a gilt, who has not yet born piglets. The boars need names and suggestions from fans are welcomed. Are the animals OK in the cold? Yes, they are happy and well cared for, says a recent museum release. “The chickens have heat lamps and their water is warmed,
and Julie the mule gets extra hay ... Livestock including Julie the Mule, Ernest the Donkey, Fitzgerald and Ford the Oxen, Jed and Ferdinand, the Rams, Bud the Bull, June the Cow, Blanche the Pig, and the sheep flock — all get straw beds to bundle down into and extra calories to generate needed body heat and water troughs are warmed ...” (One can picture recent conversations with young visitors!) Finally, the notice reports that nearly 10,000 visited the recent harvest festival, where 900 locally grown pumpkins were sold, 1,140 cupcakes were gobbled up by children, along with 70 gallons of cider and 90 pounds of popcorn! This annual event was hosted by 79 volunteers from the Friends of the Library/Museum, a longtime local group which we heartily support. (Membership information at the museum and library desks.)
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Colo. measure to raise pot tax for education fails Proposition 119 split high-profile Democrats BY DANIEL DUCASSI THE COLORADO SUN
Colorado voters rejected a proposal to increase taxes on recreational marijuana to pay for out-of-school support services for students like tutoring and therapy. Supporters of Proposition 119 admitted defeat at about 8:30 p.m. election night, Nov. 2. With nearly 1.4 million ballots counted as of late Nov. 3, the measure was failing with 54.4% rejecting the initiative and 46% in support, about a 120,000-vote deficit. The mood at the Maven Hotel in downtown Denver, where about 50 supporters for Proposition 119 held the official Yes on 119 watch party, was hopeful around 7 p.m. on election night as attendees sipped drinks and nibbled on hors d’oeuvres while watching early results trickle in. But the mood began to fade after 8 p.m. as the measure looked increasingly unlikely to succeed. Few supporters remained by 8:30 p.m. Judy Solano, a Democratic former state representative and retired school teacher who helped lead the opposition, said she was “thrilled that the voters were smart enough to realize that creating a huge new bureaucracy to take care of one issue in education… would have been a very expensive and unnecessary thing to do.” She thinks voters “saw through” supporters’ arguments and decided “we have to properly fund our schools before we do anything else.” Members of Colorado’s cannabis industry were also celebrating. “Despite being significantly outspent by proponents, Colorado voters still soundly rejected using cannabis as a piggy bank for out-of-state special interest projects,” said Peter Marcus, spokesman for Boulderbased cannabis company Terrapin Care Station, which worked with opponents of the measure on its defeat. “We can’t balance the state budget and education on the backs of cannabis consumers; we need long-term solutions that address structural deficiencies.” Supporters of the measure were
disappointed. “The significant gap in achievement between students from wealthy families and their low-income peers has been an unfortunate educational outcome in Colorado for years — and tonight’s results mean it will likely continue to get worse before it gets better,” Curtis Hubbard, a spokesman for the Yes on Prop. 119 committee, said in a statement. “Access to affordable, quality after-school education services is not a possibility for many families living in Colorado — and we will work with anyone who has a better idea on how to tackle the problem.” Josh Penry, a Republican former state senator and consultant to the Yes on Prop. 119 campaign, attributed the loss to opposition on both sides of the aisle, with Democrats and Republicans both finding elements of the measure to dislike. “Base Democrats rallied against the school choice elements, base Republicans objected to the tax increase, and in an electorate dominated by voters over the age 60, there just weren’t enough parents and voters in the middle to get us to 50% plus 1,” Penry said. Supporters of Proposition 119 had said the program would give kids from lower income families a chance to access tutoring and enrichment programs, helping those kids catch up academically to more privileged peers and start to regain ground they lost during the pandemic. The measure enjoyed bipartisan support, including from high-profile Colorado Democrats like Gov. Jared Polis, former Gov. Bill Ritter, former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb, former U.S. Sen. Mark Udall and state Sen. Rhonda Fields. Republican former Gov. Bill Owens was a supporter, as was GOP state Sen. Bob Gardner, of Colorado Springs. “The hours our children spend after school are a critical time, and Proposition 119 will allow more kids to benefit from after-school learning activities — from tutoring to music and art,” Polis said in a statement. But the measure also faced bipartisan opposition. State Sen. Julie Gonzales, a Denver Democrat, and Senate Minority Leader Chris Holbert, a Douglas County Republican, co-wrote an opinion piece in The Gazette opposing the measure. Also against the measure was Col-
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orado Attorney General Phil Weiser, a Democrat who said the measure “diverts new marijuana tax revenue from appropriate uses, shifts limited state funds from our public K-12 schools and it lacks robust oversight and accountability.” Some public education advocates saw it as a slippery slope to a voucher system and a threat to public education in the state. Any new tax revenue for education, they argued, should go into the existing system rather than a whole new program. Opponents in the cannabis industry said the increased sales tax would have punished those least able to pay and could push consumers back into the black market. Sam Heiden, a Denver resident who was voting in his first Denver election on Tuesday, voted no on Proposition 119, questioning why dollars from increased taxes wouldn’t go to benefit the state’s public schools instead of out-ofschool learning opportunities. “Why is it not just going directly to schools instead of out-of-school activities that may or may not benefit certain groups of students?” the 26-year-old Democrat asked after voting at the Wellington E. Webb
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Municipal Office Building in downtown Denver. Tom Lucas, a 70-year-old Denver Democrat, thought the marijuana industry was unfairly targeted. “If it’s that important, then the tax burden should be spread across a wider tax base than just marijuana. If we’re gonna kill the goose, we’re gonna wind up having a black market again,” he said. Lucas said he understands the need to help children succeed academically, “but if kids are not achieving in school, it seems to me the money should go to schools and not to after school programs.” The program would have largely been paid for by raising recreational marijuana taxes by 5 percentage points, to 20% from 15%, phased in over three years. Non-partisan legislative staff estimated the new taxes would have raised more than $87 million next fiscal year, and the new revenue would have been exempt from state constitutional spending limits. Gary Community Investment Company donated more than $2.2 million to support the measure, with SEE MARIJUANA, P21 June 13, 2019
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Many Colo. voters have soured on Democrats, poll shows Survey offers ‘warning sign’ for Dems a year ahead of 2022 vote BY JESSE PAUL THE COLORADO SUN
Colorado voters have a less favorable view of Gov. Jared Polis, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and President Joe Biden compared to four months ago, according to a new poll released exactly a year out from the 2022 election. But while Democrats’ favorability numbers may have decreased, and Biden’s job approval took a hit, Polis’ approval numbers have stayed steady. Andrew Baumann, a pollster at the Democratic firm Global Strategy Group, which conducted the survey, said the results are “certainly a warning sign” for Democrats, namely when it comes to Biden’s decreases, which could affect the midterms. The Rocky Mountaineer poll of 800 Colorado registered voters was conducted Oct.19-24 by Global Strategy Group, in partnership with ProgressNow Colorado, a liberal political advocacy nonprofit. The survey was weighted to match Colorado’s voter registration split and had a margin of error of 3.5 percentage points. Global Strategy Group is a reputable pollster with a B/C rating
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have an unfavorable view of the governor. That’s down from June, when the last edition of the Rocky Mountaineer had Polis’ favorability at 56%, with 35% viewing him unfavorably. Forty percent of voters said they view Bennet favorably in the new poll, while 27% said they view him unfavorably. That’s down from June when 46% of voters said they viewed him favorably and 38% said they viewed him unfavorably. Biden’s numbers took the biggest hit. Just 45% of voters said they view him favorably while 50% said they view him unfavorably. In June, 55% of voters viewed Biden favorably, compared with 42% who viewed him unfavorably. When it comes to job approval, 47% of voters said they approve of the job Biden is doing while 50% said they disapprove. Another 3% said they didn’t know. The numbers are down from June, when 56% of voters said they approve of the job Biden is doing as president, while 40% said they disapprove and 4% said they didn’t know. For Polis, 57% approve of the job he is doing while 37% disapprove. Six percent said they didn’t know. The numbers are consistent with the June poll, when 58% of voters said they approve of the job Polis is doing as governor and 36% said they disapprove. “There’s no doubt that the presidential job approval matters in midterms,” Baumann said. “It’s down here. It’s down across the country. It’s not ideal.”
Democrats still hold advantage Baumann thinks inflationary concerns and congressional Democrats’ infighting over two major spending bills are contributing to the declining favorability numbers. “It hasn’t been our finest hour,” he said. While Baumann said elements of the poll are concerning, he doesn’t think the numbers reflect a changing political situation in Colorado, which has favored Democrats in the last two election cycles. “Nothing in these data show that the fundamental political calculus in Colorado has changed,” Baumann said. Voters, for instance, still said they would back or lean toward backing a generic Democratic legislative candidate over a generic Republican candidate by a 7 percentage point margin if the election were held today. And 52% of voters said they would vote for or lean toward voting for Polis compared with the 35% who said they would vote for Republican gubernatorial candidate Heidi Ganahl, who is currently a University of Colorado regent. The poll also asked voters if they would vote for or lean toward voting for Bennet in an election against Republican challengers Eli Bremer, a former Olympian who lives in Colorado Springs, and state Rep. Ron Hanks of Fremont County. Bennet was favored by at least 13 percentage points in both hypothetical matchups. SEE POLLING, P21
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Voters also said they trust Democrats more than Republicans when it comes to reducing air pollution and addressing climate change, raising wages for Colorado workers, improving public education and bringing down the cost of health care. When it comes to protecting public safety, handling the economic recovery after the pandemic and addressing Colorado’s rising cost of living, voters said they trust Democrats and the GOP equally. Thirty-eight percent of voters said they have a favorable view of former President Donald Trump, compared with 58% who have an unfavorable view of him. When asked about U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, 25% said they have a favorable view of the Garfield County Republican while 38% said they have an unfavorable view of her. When asked if they agree or disagree that Biden legitimately
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won the 2020 presidential election, 67% of voters said they agree while 29% said they disagree. Four percent said they don’t know or refused to answer. Among Republicans, just 38% said they agree that Biden legitimately won last year’s presidential election, while 57% said they disagree. “Yes there’s been a little bit of a slip,” said Sara Loflin, who leads ProgressNow Colorado. But she said the poll clearly indicates Republicans “numbers are still in the toilet.” Voters support mask wearing, vaccination The poll also asked coronavirusrelated questions, revealing mixed news for Democrats. In June, 65% of registered voters said they approved of how Polis was handling the pandemic, while 30% said they disapproved and 5% said they didn’t know or refused to answer. When asked this month, 58% said they approved of how Polis is handling COVID-19, while 35% a conservative education reform nonprofit, donated $525,000 to the issue committee. The opposition to 119 was not as well financed. The Cannabis Community for Fairness and Safety, an issue committee that opposed the ballot measure, received $25,000 each from the Marijuana Industry Association and The Green Solution. The committee spent nearly $31,000 on a website, advertising and flyers.
said they disapprove and 6% said they didn’t know or refused to answer. While Democratic voters remain supportive of how Polis has handled the pandemic, the October poll shows a decline in support among unaffiliated voters. Fiftyfive percent of unaffiliated voters said they approved of the governor’s handling of COVID in the new poll, compared to 63% in June. Biden also saw a steep decline in his COVID-related job approval among Colorado voters. Back in June, 63% said they approved of how he was handling the pandemic. That dropped to 50% in October. A brighter spot for Democrats in the recent poll is that 54% of voters think Polis and Democrats “got it about right” when it comes to their handling of the pandemic. Twenty-seven percent said Democrats overreacted while 12% said they didn’t take it seriously enough. Republicans in Colorado got much lower marks on the question. Just 31% said the GOP got it about right, while 44% said they
didn’t take it seriously enough. The poll also asked about requiring health care workers and state employees to be vaccinated, requiring teachers and students to wear masks at schools, and requiring airline passengers to show proof of vaccination before flights. More supported than opposed all three. Sixty-two percent of voters said they are pro-mask while 30% said they are anti-mask. When asked about getting vaccinated against COVID, 74% said they are provaccine while 20% said they are anti-vaccine. “The data shows Coloradans are really on one side of the debate about vaccines and masks,” Baumann said.
No on Prop 119 reported spending only $7,500, all of it on a website, which came via an in-kind contribution from Coloradans Against School Vouchers. The national Working Families Organization donated more than $5,100 in texting services last week to Coloradans Against School Vouchers’ fight against 119.
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Property tax cut loses, even in conservative counties Prop 120 targeted assessment rates on multifamily housing BY JESSE PAUL THE COLORADO SUN
Colorado voters rejected a Republican-backed effort to reduce some property taxes, a stinging defeat for conservatives who have increasingly turned to ballot measures to advance their policies as their statewide and legislative candidates keep losing. The vote for Proposition 120 as of late Nov. 3 was 56.6% in opposition to the ballot measure and 43.4% in favor with about 1.35 million ballots counted. The ballot measure was failing by a wide margin in conservative strongholds like Mesa and Douglas counties. It was also falling short in El Paso County, the state’s most populous conservative county. “There was a combination of confusion and people thinking that it was not a tax cut for them,” said Michael Fields, the architect of Proposition 120 who leads the conservative fiscal policy group Colorado Rising Action. Fields said the fact that voters in conservative counties were rejecting the measure was a clear sign that the policy was misunderstood. The failure of Proposition 120 surprised many Democrats, especially considering there was no money spent by liberal groups to fight the measure. Republicans dropped in excess of $1.5 million to try to pass the initiative. “I think the voters who understand how stuff they care about gets funded turned out,” said Scott Wasserman, a Proposition 120 opponent who leads the liberal-leaning Bell Policy Center. “I think you had a very educated electorate that was in a ‘no’ kind of mood.” Amie Baca-Oehlert, president of the Colorado Education Association, the state’s largest teachers union, said the defeat of Proposition 120 sends a strong message that Colorado voters recognize the funding
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challenges for schools and other public services. Property tax revenue funds schools and other local districts. “Our public schools have been underfunded for well over a decade,” Baca-Oehlert said. “The fact that our voters recognize that and understand the need to support public services is a hopeful and happy outcome of this election, if those results hold.” Proposition 120 would have reduced the property tax assessment rates for multifamily residential properties to 6.5% from 7.15% starting in 2022. It also would have dropped the rate for lodging properties to 26.4% from 29% under Proposition 120. Proponents of the measure said a property tax reduction for multifamily housing would reduce rents and encourage investment to ease the state’s housing shortage. Lower property taxes for lodging proper-
ties may have allowed businesses to expand and hire more employees. Opponents argued that slashing property taxes might result in cuts to government services, including for schools and fire departments that rely on property tax revenue to operate. Bonnie Doolittle, a 35-year-old Democrat and marketing professional who lives in Denver, said she voted against Proposition 120. In fact, she said she always votes against tax reductions. “You never reduce taxes,” Doolittle said. “The city is too big, there’s too many people. We need infrastructure. That takes money. Sorry about it, y’all, but we’re in it together, so you gotta pay your fair share.” Sabrina Balister, a 57-year-old Republican in Colorado Springs, had a different stance. “I voted yes for that one to help out homeowners,” Balister said. She said she believed the proposition would give homeowners a needed break and promote home ownership. The ballot question initially sought to reduce property taxes across the board, but Senate Bill 293, passed by state lawmakers this year, dramatically blunted the measure. Senate Bill 293 created new subcategories of residential and commercial property in an effort to limit the effects of the ballot measure. It then drove down the assessment rates for those new categories, though by not as much as Proposition 120 would have. Here’s the breakdown: - Single-family properties are taxed on 6.9% of assessed value, down from from 7.15% - Multifamily properties are taxed on 6.8%, down from 7.15% - The rate for agricultural property dropped to 26.4%, from 29% - Property used to produce renewable energy is taxed on 26.4% of assessed value, down from 29%
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There’s a big catch, however. The rate decreases under Senate Bill 293 apply only in the 2022 and 2023 tax years. After that, state lawmakers must decide whether to continue with the lower assessment rates or raise them to their previous levels. Fields vowed to file a lawsuit to invalidate Senate Bill 293 if Proposition 120 passed. Opponents had warned that Proposition 120 would have caused a $1 billion tax hit if Fields’ legal action was successful. The spending for and against Proposition 120 was lopsided. Cut Property Taxes, which supported the ballot measure, spent more than $407,000 in the final two weeks before the election on digital and radio advertising. Overall, the group raised and spent more than $1.5 million, with about $870,000 of that going to signature gathering to get the measure on the ballot. Dark-money group Unite for Colorado, which doesn’t disclose its donors, gave $875,000 to the issue committee, while Colorado Rising State Action, another dark money nonprofit, gave $347,000. And the Apartment Association of Metro Denver gave nearly $242,000. The Colorado Sun couldn’t identify any groups spending against Proposition 120, and the Secretary of State’s Office didn’t identify any opposing issue committees. Colorado Sun staff writers Olivia Prentzel, Thy Vo, Daniel Ducassi and Erica Breunlin contributed to this report. Colorado Sun correspondent Sandra Fish also contributed to this report.
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Health officials urge mask wearing amid COVID surge Warning cites ‘steadily increasing cases,’ hospital bed capacity BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
With Colorado’s number of COVID-19 hospitalizations now higher than it was at the peak of the coronavirus pandemic’s first wave in the state in spring 2020, health officials are again urging residents to wear masks in public. The Nov. 5 announcement was called a statewide “public health advisory,” a term that state health officials appear not to have used before in news releases about the pandemic. The careful language reflected Colorado’s reluctance to again issue a mask mandate for the general public in most settings, a requirement that the state allowed to expire this spring. “As public health officials, we are issuing this statewide advisory due to steadily increasing cases and a concern for hospital bed capacity,” the metro Denver health officials wrote in a news release. Colorado and the Denver metro region continue to see steady increases in COVID-19 cases, according to the release. On Nov. 4, Colorado’s rate of daily new cases — 49 per 100,000 people — was the fifth highest in the country and one of the fastest growing, the release said. The state’s number of hospitalized patients with confirmed COVID-19 was 1,296 as of Nov. 5 — outpacing the 1,277 confirmed and suspected COVID patients on April 9, 2020, the highest recorded number during Colorado’s first wave, according to state data. Deaths among Coloradans with COVID-19 have routinely reached above 20 per day since late September this year, with 29 deaths occurring on Oct. 17 alone. That’s the highest total since Jan. 10, when the state’s death rate was trending downward after the winter surge. The advisory was issued by the Metro Denver Partnership for Health, which includes the public
WHY MASKS FOR THE VACCINATED? Many people in Colorado heard mask guidance change to include everyone — regardless of vaccination status — after the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in late July updated its guidance. That change came amid the spread of the more-contagious delta coronavirus variant. In light of new data on the delta variant, the CDC at that time updated its guidance for fully vaccinated people. The CDC recommended “universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status,” according to its website. The CDC guidance applied to schools everywhere — and to other indoor settings in counties with “substantial transmission” of the virus, according to John Douglas, executive director of Tri-County Health Department. health agencies of Boulder, Broomfield, Jefferson and Denver counties as well as Tri-County Health Department, which serves Adams and Arapahoe counties and provides certain public-health services to Douglas County. Hospitals serving metro Denver are full or nearing capacity due to COVID-19, non-COVID-19 emergencies and other routine visits, with less than 10% of staffed beds available — a trend not seen at any other point in the pandemic, according to the news release. Nearly 40% of hospitals report current or anticipated staff shortages within the next week, the Nov. 5 release said. While Colorado’s current COVID hospitalizations are about twothirds of what they were during the state’s winter surge last year, more people are now hospitalized in Colorado for other reasons — car accidents, heart attacks and issues caused by delayed medical care, The Colorado Sun reported. The state’s hospitals have not been more full during the pandemic, the Sun reported. Gov. Jared Polis has said that if the surge continues, Colorado will
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need to request medical surge teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, and halt elective surgeries, according to the release. “Elective” means a surgery or procedure can be delayed without undue risk to health. Hospitals may also need to resort to “crisis standards of care,” the release said. Crisis standards of care are guidelines for how the medical community should allocate scarce resources such as ventilators and intensive-care-unit beds in “the extreme case when patient needs exceed the resources available,” according to the state public-health department’s website. Polis recently issued executive orders that included action to give the state greater authority to direct transfers of patients between hospitals, the Sun reported. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment on Oct. 31 ordered hospitals to suspend cosmetic surgeries in order to free up staff and bed space; some hospitals have already gone further, delaying needed but non-emergency procedures, the Sun reported. As of Oct. 30, the metro region alone had 581 hospitalizations due to COVID-19 — a number that has been increasing over the past weeks, the release said. A majority of these COVID hospitalizations — about 80% — continue to be among the unvaccinated, the release said. The news release seemed to signal that more “advisories” — not orders — would be forthcoming if coronavirus trends continue to worsen. “As public health officials, we will continue to monitor trends in COVID-19, especially as the region moves into flu season and with holidays approaching, and issue advisories as needed,” the release said. Details of officials’ guidance The state public-health department and the Metro Denver Partnership for Health urged the following actions and underscored the following information in the health advisory: • Wear a mask when in crowded public indoor spaces whether vaccinated or not, even in locations where your home county does not already require it. That’s especially important when visiting restaurants, bars, gyms and other crowded places that do not require proof of vaccination for staff and patrons.
• Move public and private gatherings and events outdoors whenever possible to increase ventilation (air circulation). • Persons at high COVID risk — those who are not fully vaccinated and those with conditions that increase the risk of severe COVID — should consider staying out of public indoor spaces until the case rate has declined. • Flu season has begun, so Coloradans should get a flu shot, which can be given at the same time as a COVID-19 vaccine. • All eligible individuals should get vaccinated, including completing both doses of a vaccine if receiving the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, then get a booster dose after six months for extra protection if you are in a higher-risk group. “Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent COVID-19 infection and hospitalizations,” the release said. Vaccinations continue to be free — no insurance coverage required — and can be obtained in pharmacies and from health-care providers. • Anyone who is 18 or older who would like a booster dose and is either six months past their initial series of a vaccine or two months past a one-dose Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccination should make a plan to get the booster dose or discuss with their doctor. • The advisory noted that the COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11 is now available, following the federal Food and Drug Administration’s emergency-use authorization of the Pfizer vaccine for that age group and approval by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. • COVID-19 monoclonal antibodies can help prevent severe illness for some people ages 12 years and older who get infected with COVID-19. If you have tested positive for COVID-19 or are not fully vaccinated and have been exposed to COVID-19, and you are at high risk of developing severe COVID-19 due to your age or medical condition, you may be eligible. • Get tested if you are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19, and stay home if you are sick or waiting for test results. The news release said employees are entitled to paid sick leave if they have COVID as well as for getting vaccinated for COVID.
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Mountain Vista upsets Broomfield’s Legacy in playoffs Highlands Ranch school forces 5 turnovers; Creek up next BY JONATHAN MANESS SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Eighteenth-seeded Mountain Vista High School of Highlands Ranch pulled out all the stops to upset No. 15 Legacy High of Broomfield in the opening round of the CHSAA Class 5A state football playoffs Nov. 6. Mountain Vista’s Golden Eagles scored 21 unanswered points and forced five turnovers to upset the favored Lightning 42-17 at Five Star Stadium in Westminster. The Golden Eagles now have the tough task of upsetting the defending state champions, No. 2-seeded Cherry Creek, which had a bye in the first round. At pres time, the game’s date had not been set. “(Cherry Creek) is a great program. I’ve known (Creek coach Dave) Logan for a long time now,” Mountain Vista coach Garrett Looney said. “We have to play near perfect football and not make mistakes. I’m super proud of our kids and how they responded, but now we have to face the
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Mountain Vista linebacker Carter Daniels (49) leaps over a block from Legacy’s Luke Biller, left, to close in on Lightning ball carrier Braelon Tate during a CHSAA 5A playoff game at Five Star North Stadium in Westminster Nov. 6. The Golden Eagles scored early, then took over PHOTO BY STEFAN BRODSKY p defensively to win easily 42-17.
defending state champions.” While the Golden Eagles didn’t play perfectly against Legacy, they showed enough resilience to take advantage of the mistake-prone Lightning.
Legacy’s mistakes gave Mountain Vista and their talented freshman quarterback, Austyn Modrzewski, too many opportunities. Modrzewski shredded Legacy’s stout defense for 317 yards
and six touchdown passes in the contest, including a connection with fellow freshman Jakhai Mack on a 51-yard connection on the opening drive. The Lightning cut the deficit to 7-3 after Chris Mc-
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Cherry Creek’s Carter Booth prepares to serve during the Region 1 state volleyball tournament on Nov. 6. Booth was a dominant force at the net as the Bruins advanced to the state tournament. Creek was the regional champion following 3-0 victories over WestPHOTO BY JIM BENTON minster and Chatfield.
12 teams secure spots in state tournament to be held in Colorado Springs BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Cherry Creek, the top-seeded team in the 12 Class 5A state regional volleyball tournaments, rolled to wins over Westminster and Chatfield of Jefferson County to capture the Region 1 championship on Nov. 6. The Bruins beat Westminster, 3-0, with 25-9, 25-5 and 25-10 set victories, and then whipped Chatfield, 3-0, with 25-21, 25-20 and 25-10 wins in the sets. “I thought we played really well,” said Creek coach Steve Huntingdale. “As a whole group we played well. I’m really proud of the kids.” Carter Booth, a 6-foot-7 senior who is the daughter of Denver Nuggets general manger Calvin Booth, was a dominant player for the Bruins as she repeatedly scored points with kills. “Carter Booth was great,” said
Huntingdale. “She’s just a phenomenal player. But all our passers and defenders did a really great job. Our hitters got some really good looks. So it was just us handling the ball, passing and defense. That relieves a lot of pressure and we could put a lot of offense on.” Booth had 30 kills in the two matches. She had 21 kills and three blocks against Chatfield in the Bruins’ second match of the day. Natalia Landry had 12 digs against Chatfield and five in the match with Westminster. Anna Van Wyk finished the two matches with 49 assists. The 12 regional champions advance to the state tournament, which will be held Nov. 11-13 at the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. “We just want to be consistent at the state tournament,” said Huntingdale. “The teams are going to be real consistent so the team that can play the steadiest, best volleyball for a longest amount of time is going to be hard to beat. “So that is going to be the focus. It’s going to be emotional, you win points and lose points. You’ve got to
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l keep driving and think about this t (the next) point.” b Other regional champions who c earned spots in the state tournao ment were Parker-area Chaparral, which captured the Region 2 crown, and Grandview of Aurora, which beat Littleton’s Heritage en route to winning in Region 3. Mountain Vista of Highlands Ranch beat Doherty of Colorado Springs and Eaglecrest of Centennial to take the Region 4 crown while Valor Christian of Highlands Ranch took the Region 5 title. Defending state champion Rampart of Colorado Springs was the Region 6 winner, Broomfield came out on top in Region 7, while Ralston Valley of Arvada had a tough match against Douglas County of Castle Rock but won the Region 8 title. Highlands Ranch downed Brighton to win the Region 9 championship, Pueblo West was the Region 10 winner, Parker-area Legend reigned in Region 11 and 25th seed Rock Canyon of Highlands Ranch won Region 12. In Class 3A, Parker-area Lutheran won the Region 3 title.
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Mountain Vista freshman receiver Jakhai Mack takes advantage of a Legacy defensive lapse and scores the Golden Eagles’ first touchdown in a CHSAA 5A playoff game at PHOTOS BY STEFAN BRODSKY Five Star North Stadium Nov. 6. Mountain Vista won, 42-17.
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half. Legacy turned the ball over three times in its own territory in the third quarter. And to make matters worse, starting quarterback Camdyn Johnston left the game with an injured shoulder early in the quarter. A snap that sailed over the punter’s head early in the quarter gave Mountain Vista the ball at Legacy’s 13-yard line. One play later, Modrzewski found Chris Smith to advance the lead. Next drive, Legacy fumbled the ball at the 30, and Modrzewski found Mack on the following play to push the lead to 18 points. Modrzewski added another touchdown in the quarter with a screen pass to Elam Parises to give Mountain Vista a commanding 28-3 lead after three quarters. Legacy finally saw some success late by running the wildcat formation late. Braelon Tate, who was battling an injured ankle in the contest, scored a 1-yard plunge to open the fourth. He then broke
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loose for a 54-yard run that set up his second touchdown in the contest. But Modrzewski sealed the victory with a late touchdown pass to Tyrone Williams. “(Legacy) was a good team, they had injuries which hurt, but our team showed great resolve,” Looney said. “We made a couple of adjustments in the second half and our kids played really well.” Tate had 127 yards in the contest and finishes his career at Legacy by breaking the school’s record for points scored with 114. On the defensive side of the ball, Jackson Smith, Kaiden Rivera and Carter Daniels all had interceptions for Mountain Vista, while Alex Gottschalk had a pair of sacks and a fumble recovery. Johnson had an interception for Legacy. Mountain Vista’s season record was 5-6, 1-4 in 5A Douglas County. Legacy finished the season with a record of 6-5, 4-1 in the class 5A North League.
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TAX LIEN SALE DELINQUENT GENERAL MANUFACTURED HOUSING TAXES Legal Notice No.: 529721 First Publication: November 11, 2021 * Second Publication: November 18, 2021 * Last Publication: November 25, 2021 Publisher: The Englewood Herald, The Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
Office of the County Treasurer County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Arapahoe County Administration Building Littleton, Colorado
ARAPAHOE COUNTY TREASURER’S TAX LIEN SALE PROCEDURES REDEMPTION INTEREST
This publication is for informational purposes only. The following described manufactured housing situated in said County of Arapahoe and State of Colorado, on which taxes for the year 2020 or any previous years have not been paid by 4:00 PM on December 8, 2021, shall have a County-held lien placed on it for the unpaid taxes, interest, and fees. SUE SANDSTROM
PIN
TAX OWNER NAME YEAR & SITUS ADDRESS
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
ASSESSED TOTAL VALUE DUE
032263598 2020 HOUGHTON WILLIAM 8201 S SANTA FE DR 243 LITTLETON CO 80120-5514
VIN# 7202 A & B MAKE: KIT BRIARCREST YEAR 1973 SIZE 24X66
5913
638.32
032263636 2020 CHRISTIE BYRON 3650 S FEDERAL BLVD 183 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-3255
VIN# SK1313F MAKE: SKYLINE YEAR 1972 SIZE 14X60
2503
73.28
032263865 2020 HOLT DONALD 3650 S FEDERAL BLVD 136 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-3202
VIN# M604715 MAKE: HOLLY 2889 PARK YEAR 1977 SIZE 14X64
304.81
032264357 2020 REED GARLAND A 8201 S SANTA FE DR 182 LITTLETON CO 80120-4315
VIN# 037562L A&B MAKE: LYNNBROOK YEAR 1973 SIZE 24X66
5913
638.32
032264861 2020 LEMUS JOSE F 3150 S PLATTE RIVER DR 20 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-2125
VIN# 86925016298 MAKE: MELODY HOME YEAR 1970 SIZE 12X46
558
51.29
032264942 2020 LUCERO IKE 8201 S SANTA FE DR 154 LITTLETON CO 80120-4366
VIN# BSM70142PKFB1669K MAKE: SIERRA YEAR 1972 SIZE 14X67
3697
402.85
032264993 2020 HILDEBRAND JEANETTE LOUISE 8201 S SANTA FE DR 131 LITTLETON CO 80120-4311
VIN# 7435A&B MAKE: KIT YEAR 1973 SIZE 24X57
5284
571.52
032265167 2020 BRASCO SARAH R 3500 S KING ST 078 DENVER CO 80236-6194
VIN# 2240232471 MAKE: SEQUOIA/CHAMPION YEAR 1974 SIZE 14X62
1666
179.54
032265230 2020 WHEELER KARL 8201 S SANTA FE DR 280 LITTLETON CO 80120-5521
VIN# 7603A/B MAKE: KIT CARSON/MARK YEAR 1973 SIZE 24X67
6056
54.88
032265281 2020 PROCTOR DENVER 3650 S FEDERAL BLVD 114 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-3254
Prior Lien(s) Due VIN# 260TEFBR3192 MAKE: VINDALE YEAR 1967 SIZE 12X56
1266
139.22
032265400 2020 NATHAN CHERYL M 8201 S SANTA FE DR 121 LITTLETON CO 80120-4312
VIN# 4V045074S0937 MAKE: BARRINGTON YEAR 1974 SIZE 24X48
4154
119.33
486
032266741 2020 STABLEIN KATELYN VIRGINIA Prior Lien(s) Due 1200 S COUNTY ROAD 157 RV3 VIN# MV300474 MAKE: STRASBURG CO 80136-9553 HERRLI YEAR 1959 SIZE 10X44
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Federal Reserve discount rate as of September 1, 2021 was a quarter of a percent (0.25%); therefore, Certificates of Purchase sold at the 2021 Tax Lien Sale will carry the rate of nice percent (9%) in accordance with Section 39-12-103, C.R.S.
Additional information about the delinquent taxes published in the following list can be obtained from the Treasurer’s website at www.arapahoegov.com/ treasurer, or by calling the Treasurer’s office at 303795-4550. Other valuableinformation about individual parcels canbe found on the Assessor’s website at www.arapahoegov.com/assessor
REDEMPTION BY PROPERTY OWNER Manufactured housing owners should call the Arapahoe County Treasurer’s office for information and amount due. The redemption period for manufactured housing is one year, unless the manufactured housing owner also owns the land that it sits on, in which case the redemption period is three years.
PIN
TAX OWNER NAME YEAR & SITUS ADDRESS
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
032268042 2020 DILL CYNTHIA L 3150 S PLATTE RIVER DR 03 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-2197
VIN# 511014511 MAKE: TITAN YEAR 1964 SIZE 10X47
032268611 2020 BALDWIN SYLVIA P 14470 E 13TH AVE C05 AURORA CO 80011-3716
VIN# 57A4703 MAKE: BONNAVILLA YEAR 1975 SIZE 14X66
032268841 2020 VAN DUSEN GERALD & ELIZABETH 3141 S SANTA FE DR 22 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-2146
ASSESSED TOTAL VALUE DUE 522
48.61
1537
VIN# SK495 MAKE: SKYLINE/ HOMETTE YEAR 1966 SIZE 12X56
032268930 2020 ACEVEDO ALBERTO 14470 E 13TH AVE B06 AURORA CO 80011-3714
VIN# GN578 MAKE: GREAT NORTHERN YEAR 1967 SIZE 12X60
PIN PIN
TAX TAX OWNER NAME YEAR YEAR & SITUS ADDRESS
ASSESSED TOTAL VALUE DUE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
032273461 2020 ZAPATA ENRIQUE LUNA 3141 S SANTA FE DR 47 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-2148
VIN# 6B228403 MAKE: LYNN HAVEN YEAR 1972 SIZE 12X47
579
52.83
182.84
032273518 2020 WHEELER KARL 8201 S SANTA FE DR 229 LITTLETON CO 80120-4314
VIN# N26370DW130388 MAKE: GEER YEAR 1973 SIZE 26X67
7786
837.36
772
67.12
032273542 2020 GOODMAN TIM 8201 S SANTA FE DR 261 LITTLETON CO 80120-4313
VIN# 1GW4181 A&B MAKE: GLENNWOOD YEAR 1971 SIZE 24X65
5062
278.95
472
63.08
032274964 2020 SOLIS LORENZO 15500 E COLFAX AVE 03 AURORA CO 80011-5821
VIN# 47241 MAKE: LIBERTY/ WEXFORD YEAR 1967 SIZE 12X57
1108
134.60
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231.47
032275260 2020 HARPER CYNTHIA E 8201 S SANTA FE DR 088 LITTLETON CO 80120-5519
VIN# 33435L/R MAKE: VAN 3024 DYKE YEAR 1974 SIZE 24X37
169.17
VIN# 857 MAKE: ATLAS YEAR 3725 1973 SIZE 14X68
405.84
197.36
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VIN# 5595228400 MAKE: CHAMPION YEAR 1975 SIZE 14X70
408.89
67.12
Prior Lien(s) Due VIN# K138 MAKE: PONDEROSA YEAR 1973 SIZE 14X60
3754
772
032275570 2020 MCPHAIL CASEY 8201 S SANTA FE DR 228 LITTLETON CO 80120-4314
032270292 2020 GARCIA JEFF E 3150 S PLATTE RIVER DR 26 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-2125
VIN# 0359593G MAKE: SKYLINE/HOMETTE YEAR 1973 SIZE 12X56
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VIN# 231608 MAKE: MARRIETTA YEAR 1973 SIZE 12X68
2138
237.17
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2660
220.97
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2474
134.71
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VIN# 55371 MAKE: ROCKET YEAR 1963 SIZE 10X52
515
48.08
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VIN# FS2537 MAKE: CAMELOT YEAR 1970 SIZE 14X61
1344
161.13
032276959 2020 COUNTRY GARDENS MHP 1200 S COUNTY ROAD 157 06 STRASBURG CO 80136-9520
VIN# 37A2284 MAKE: BONNAVILLA YEAR 1973 SIZE 14X67
944
94.84
1101
122.35
VIN# 5103200868 MAKE: HIGH COUNTRY YEAR 1975 SIZE 14X64
385.30
VIN# BT50647 MAKE: BRIARWOOD YEAR 1971 SIZE 14X47
032277319 2020 ISAACS ROBERT HAROLD 8201 S SANTA FE DR 181 LITTLETON CO 80120-4315
3532
032271132 2020 BROWN GARY LEE 3650 S FEDERAL BLVD 040 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-3276 032271426 2020 KING PATRICIA 8201 S SANTA FE DR 158 LITTLETON CO 80120-4366
VIN# 130 MAKE: PARKETTE YEAR 1973 SIZE 24X48
4168
452.92
032277815 2020 BEEBE JAMES MICHAEL 3650 S FEDERAL BLVD 005 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-3276
Prior Lien(s) Due VIN# 4439 MAKE: GEER YEAR 1963 SIZE 10X55
1523 165.430
53.68
032271787 2020 TURNER TIMOTHY LEE 8201 S SANTA FE DR 186 LITTLETON CO 80120-4315
VIN# N14267CK360046 MAKE: GEER YEAR 1976 SIZE 14X67
3382
369.35
032279915 2020 BOYD EVERETT O 665 4TH AVE B DEER TRAIL CO
VIN# 71177470 MAKE: 1566 RITZCRAFT YEAR 1971 SIZE 11X62
42.95
VIN# 01594472AB MAKE: ESQUIRE YEAR 1974 SIZE 24X48
4047
136.45
VIN# 569804X MAKE: AMERICAN YEAR 1963 SIZE 10X56
293
032272058 2020 MOERDYK MATTHEW 8201 S SANTA FE DR 130 LITTLETON CO 80120-4311
032279958 2020 2 L FUNDING 14470 E 13TH AVE A06 AURORA CO 80011-6841
VIN# F1080288 MAKE: AMERICAN YEAR 1969 SIZE 12X52
501
66.35
1666
143.45
032267062 2020 PATLAN VIKKI 293 2ND AVE DEER TRAIL CO 80103
Prior Lien(s) Due VIN# 10517378 MAKE: FRONTIER YEAR 1964 SIZE 10X50
1430
131.85
032267097 2020 TATUM COLLEEN R 3650 S FEDERAL BLVD 065 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-3276
VIN# 260TEFDR7793 MAKE: VINDALE YEAR 1969 SIZE 12X57
2445
259.51
032267208 2020 ST BLACQUE SHANNON 3650 S FEDERAL BLVD 112 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-3254
VIN# 260TEFBR9590 MAKE: VINDALE YEAR 1970 SIZE 12X55
2174
216.38
032272538 2020 ANDERSON SHAWNE 8201 S SANTA FE DR 278 LITTLETON CO 80120-4313
VIN# 4C045154S0976 MAKE: BARRINGTON YEAR 1974 SIZE 24X56
5184
282.88
032281685 2020 FAISOL REIHAN 14470 E 13TH AVE G20 AURORA CO 80011-3728
1273
139.53
304.77
Prior Lien(s) Due VIN# IGN3588 MAKE: GREAT NORTHERN YEAR 1971 SIZE 14X62
12.38
2774
032282011 2020 HERTING CHARLES 855 SOUTH SCHUMAKER RD BENNETT CO 80102-8707
36
032272589 2020 EXPINOZA ARNOLD JSOEPH Jr VIN# FB1474W2638 MAKE: 8201 S SANTA FE DR 098 SOLITAIRE YEAR 1973 SIZE LITTLETON CO 80120-5519 14X68
41.38
271.94
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Prior Lien(s) Due 1788 VIN# K02072 MAKE: LIBERTY YEAR 1972 SIZE 12X65
144.77
858
032267569 2020 ZUCCA PAUL RENE 3500 S KING ST 032 DENVER CO 80236-6194
VIN# 4371JS5090XXUAB MAKE: GOLD MEDAL YEAR 1971 SIZE 18X39
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VIN# 70140332 MAKE: GENEVA YEAR 1974 SIZE 14X67
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VIN# 363TEFBR11044 MAKE: 2567 VINDALE YEAR 1970 SIZE 12X60
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Public Notices PIN
TAX OWNER NAME YEAR & SITUS ADDRESS
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
ASSESSED TOTAL VALUE DUE
PIN
TAX TAX OWNER OWNER NAME NAME YEAR YEAR & & SITUS SITUSADDRESS ADDRESS
LEGAL LEGAL DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION
ASASSESSED SESSED TOTAL VALUE VALUE DUE
PIN
TAX OWNER NAME YEAR & SITUS ADDRESS
ASSESSED TOTAL VALUE DUE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
032282291 2020 BOYD DAMON W 405 SOUTH OWENS ST 07 BYERS CO 80103
VIN# 026812A MAKE: AUBURN YEAR 1972 SIZE 14X70
2145
192.78
032575212 2020 GROSSNICKLE DICK A 525 2ND AVE DEER TRAIL CO 80105-8012
VIN# M605401 MAKE: HOLLY 6642 PARK YEAR 1978 SIZE 14X76
292.98
033346769 2020 CAUSEY DEBRA L 26900 E COLFAX AVE 039 AURORA CO 80018-2300
VIN# ZWK80149932 MAKE: WINDSOR YEAR 1982 SIZE 14X80
1287
181.79
032283203 2020 SOURAKA MIKE 297 7TH AVE DEER TRAIL CO 80105-8042
Prior Lien(s) Due VIN# MK1041C MAKE: HOMETTE YEAR 1969 SIZE 12X64
2109
189.72
032626054 2020 DELFIN KARLA B 15500 E COLFAX AVE 05 AURORA CO 80011-5821
VIN# U126025140 MAKE: COLUMBIA YEAR 1967 SIZE 12X56
837
104.12
033347315 2020 EDWARDS ISAAC 3223 S SANTA FE DR 09 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-2149
VIN# 7136 MAKE: COLT YEAR 1979 SIZE 14X56
1659
132.70
1795
211.88
VIN# 7714645801 MAKE: WAYSIDE YEAR 1971 SIZE 14X60
115.48
VIN# 77A6843 MAKE: \ BONNAVILLA YEAR 1977 SIZE 17X76
032629339 2020 MAESTAS JUDY 26 ROYAL M H PARK BYERS CO
1537
032284129 2020 CORONA JUANA 14470 E 13TH AVE AE1 AURORA CO 80011-3727
033347323 2020 HEINY EDWARD H 3223 S SANTA FE DR 10 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-2160
VIN# MNDH04A36806931A MAKE: AMERICAN YEAR 1979 SIZE 14X52
1509
121.62
3167
170.09
VIN# S14377 MAKE: FLEETWOOD YEAR 1972 SIZE 14X60
95.36
VIN# P162765 MAKE: SCHULT YEAR 1978 SIZE 14X66
032629347 2020 MAESTAS JUDY 39 ROYAL M H PARK BYERS CO
1244
032284293 2020 JONES HENRY E 3650 S FEDERAL BLVD 157 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-3204
328.34
844
81.90
032285699 2020 NEELY CLAY 351 5TH AVE 03 DEER TRAIL CO 80105-8054
Prior Lien(s) Due VIN# P106511 MAKE: SCHULT YEAR 1971 SIZE 12X65
987
94.10
Prior Lien(s) Due VIN# 375311055 MAKE: ROCKET YEAR 1953 SIZE 8X33
VIN# 29A20236 MAKE: BONNAVILLA YEAR 1991 SIZE 30X56
2831
032629444 2020 POTTER GEORGE 1215 7TH AVE DEER TRAIL CO 80105-8021
033359305 2020 HURLEY ELEONOOR V 14470 E 13TH AVE A21 AURORA CO 80011-3713 033445872 2020 PLOUGHMAN HENRY 1200 S COUNTY ROAD 157 33 STRASBURG CO 80136-9552
VIN# KSDH05E42C28272 A&B MAKE: REVERE YEAR 1983 SIZE 28X41
2560
240.12
Prior Lien(s) Due VIN# 8915A&B MAKE: KIT YEAR 1979 SIZE 24X58
2002
277.23
VIN# M606114 MAKE: HOLLY 3861 PARK YEAR 1981 SIZE 14X70
420.28
032285737 2020 MAIER ROGER L 26900 E COLFAX AVE 201 AURORA CO 80018-2344
032636351 2020 MORRIS JOHN MICHAEL 8201 S SANTA FE DR 265 LITTLETON CO 80120-4313
033447727 2020 CERVANTES MARIA L 14470 E 13TH AVE D26 AURORA CO 80011-3720
VIN# 2F520324G MAKE: SKYLINE/WESTRIDGE YEAR 1994 SIZE 14X66
679
86.36
303.92
033448235 2020 AYALA RIVRA RAFAEL 26900 E COLFAX AVE 079 AURORA CO 80018-2300
VIN# 1MC5651A/B MAKE: MONARCH YEAR 1973 SIZE 24X64
1659
231.44
VIN# 2413 MAKE: EMBASSY YEAR 1979 SIZE 14X64
VIN# 68A14735 MAKE: BELLAVISTA YEAR 1986 SIZE 28X60
2202
032286270 2020 PEREZ ELVA IBARRA 26900 E COLFAX AVE 152 AURORA CO 80018-2339
032636386 2020 GARCIA HIPOLITO JESUS HERNANDEZ 26900 E COLFAX AVE 107 AURORA CO 80018-2334 033024583 2020 COFFEY CHRIS A 3070 S LIPAN ST 26 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-1400
VIN# 3652603493 MAKE: MELODY YEAR 1965 SIZE 12X56
1130
99.62
033448693 2020 MEYER RONALD G 35 ROYAL M H PARK BYERS CO
VIN# LM14562BFK MAKE: LIBERTY/WEXFORD YEAR 1978 SIZE 14X52
1165
89.95
032286962 2020 KELLER RICHARD (DECD) & DONNA 70 ROYAL M H PARK BYERS CO
033024591 2020 CALIXTO RAMON MENJIVAR 3070 S LIPAN ST 32 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-1400
VIN# 6632Z MAKE: BLAIR HOUSE YEAR 1972 SIZE 12X56
887
44.85
033485441 2020 ADAMS DARLENE C 3652 S FEDERAL BLVD ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-3213
VIN# NEB49A22535 MAKE: BELLAIRE YEAR 1994 SIZE 16X56
2803
296.04
033078993 2020 E R J INC 554 1ST AVE DEER TRAIL CO 80105
VIN# 641213610742 MAKE: TOWN & COUNTRY YEAR 1968 SIZE 12X64
3568
314.04
033524861 2020 GUERRERO-GARCIA LEONOR 26900 E COLFAX AVE 453 AURORA CO 80018-2369
VIN# NEB49A23373 MAKE: BELLAVISTA YEAR 1994 SIZE 28X70
3804
517.72
033124278 2020 LOPEZ JUAN C 2990 S LIPAN ST 49 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-1485
VIN# GW12286 MAKE: GLENWOOD YEAR 1981 SIZE 16X60
2081
175.05
033527062 2020 MRB PROPERTIES LLC 26900 E COLFAX AVE 122 AURORA CO 80018-2336
VIN# 0595568692 A&B MAKE: 1802 CHAMPION/KINGSWOOD YEAR 1994 SIZE 28X46
250.54
033124294 2020 WHERE 2990 S LIPAN ST 57 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-1490
VIN# 10236631 MAKE: BRIGHTON MANOR YEAR 1982 SIZE 16X65
2746
227.82
033625030 2020 CONNER BERTRAND JR 26900 E COLFAX AVE 051 AURORA CO 80018-2300
1065
152.18
033140184 2020 CASTRO ELIAZAR 26900 E COLFAX AVE 214 AURORA CO 80018-2345
VIN# 4700403792 MAKE: ATLANTIC YEAR 1980 SIZE 14X66
458
71.12
Prior Lien(s) Due VIN# ML01556 MAKE: MARLETTE YEAR 1972 SIZE 14X67
12.37
VIN# 03590583L MAKE: SKYLINE/HOMETTE YEAR 1978 SIZE 14X67
2274
VIN# MC10609 MAKE: CAM/MONTROSE II YEAR 1979 SIZE 14X70
36
033155742 2020 ALLEN JAMES 2990 S LIPAN ST 50 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-1485
033626176 2020 FREDRICH LOWELL 67500 E COUNTY ROAD 38 BYERS CO 80103-9331
98.36
VIN# 05L12054 MAKE: OAKBROOK YEAR 1979 SIZE 14X66
2252
VIN# 05L26030 MAKE: LIBERTY/WEXFORD YEAR 1996 SIZE 14X68
1337
033155777 2020 WHERE 2990 S LIPAN ST 39 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-1485
033672470 2020 MORFIN MAINA JANET 26900 E COLFAX AVE 222 AURORA CO 80018-2346
VIN# 5H510894I MAKE: CLAYTON/SPRINGBROOK YEAR 1996 SIZE 16X76
1301
183.65
033155785 2020 WHERE 2990 S LIPAN ST 40 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-1485
033672607 2020 WILSON JOSEPH W 26900 E COLFAX AVE 028 AURORA CO 80018-2300
VIN# 05L12048 MAKE: TITAN YEAR 1979 SIZE 14X66
185.67
VIN# 8-75 4088 2FK-1474 MAKE: LANCER YEAR 1974 SIZE 14X70
2059
VIN# CLW006019TXP MAKE: CLAYTON/SANTA FE YEAR 1996 SIZE 16X76
1316
033177550 2020 MASON ARVETTA LEON 15 ROYAL M H PARK BYERS CO 80103
033716361 2020 MALLE KEVIN 26900 E COLFAX AVE 047 AURORA CO 80018-2300
344.08
VIN# 98A17773 MAKE: BONNAVILLA YEAR 1989 SIZE 16X67
1587
VIN# SCHO1961156A&B MAKE: SIL YEAR 1996 SIZE 27X56
2503
033241975 2020 ACOSTA IVONN 14470 E 13TH AVE A24 AURORA CO 80011-3713
033744543 2020 MOREHEAD SHAWN M 26900 E COLFAX AVE 062 AURORA CO 80018-2300
VIN# 675480S26665 MAKE: MELODY YEAR 1975 SIZE 14X76
VIN# L1981 MAKE: 1981 LAKEWOOD/GALLITAN YEAR 1977 SIZE 16X77
142.27
033242050 2020 FIGUEROA LUIS 26900 E COLFAX AVE 362 AURORA CO 80018-2360
033746902 2020 CROWDER MARY ELIZABETH 26900 E COLFAX AVE 402 AURORA CO 80018-2364 033754565 2020 FOXRIDGE MHP ASSOC LLLP 26900 E COLFAX AVE 269 AURORA CO 80018-2350
VIN# NEB79A00062 MAKE: BELLAVISTA YEAR 1997 SIZE 16X80
1216
172.31
033244184 2020 CERVANTES ROSA 3223 S SANTA FE DR 07 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-2149
033797124 2020 CLARK LINDA L 3650 S FEDERAL BLVD 022 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-3276
VIN# CAVAZL2973526U MAKE: CAVCO/CEDAR COURT YEAR 1998 SIZE 24X44
3353
352.15
033797523 2020 GRANDILLO LUIS F 26900 E COLFAX AVE 254 AURORA CO 80018-2349
VIN# 18L00022XU MAKE: BADGER YEAR 1996 SIZE 28X60
1995
276.3
VIN# 8D511572J MAKE: SKYLINE/WINNER YEAR 1997 SIZE 16X76
1830
112.89
145.84
033797655 2020 SIMMONS CALVIN L 14470 E 13TH AVE G19 AURORA CO 80011-3728
5327 Prior Lien(s) Due VIN# 47977828414 MAKE: WESTLAND YEAR 1997 SIZE 16X80
411.54
362.78
033797752 2020 PRUNK JEANNETTE I 84000 INTERSTATE 70 DEER TRAIL CO 033797868 2020 TRIMM WAYNE 26900 E COLFAX AVE 268 AURORA CO 80018-2350
Prior Lien(s) Due VIN# NEB79A26598 MAKE: BONNAVILLA YEAR 1997 SIZE 16X76
2052
146.95
033848110 2020 FERNANDEZ TERESA DE JESUS VIN# P166289 MAKE: 15814 E COLFAX AVE 11 SCHULT YEAR 1978 SIZE AURORA CO 80011-5845 14X66
2038
239.18
033851412 2020 BELOUSOV FILIP 26900 E COLFAX AVE 342 AURORA CO 80018-2358
Prior Lien(s) Due VIN# 47981049621 MAKE: ATLANTIC/WILLOWCREEK YEAR 1998 SIZE 16X76
2174
300.18
033851617 2020 SUTTON DUSTY 55 ROYAL M H PARK BYERS CO
VIN# 2294383T1915 MAKE: TITAN YEAR 1994 SIZE 16X66
2288
57.45
033903242 2020 SHEGONEE DONNA LEANNE 26900 E COLFAX AVE 266 AURORA CO 80018-2350
VIN# NEB89A01080 MAKE: BELLAVISTA/CHIEF YEAR 1998 SIZE 16X80
1316
185.67
486
74.86
VIN# 7529E MAKE: BROADMORE YEAR 1976 SIZE 14X65
1652
123.36
032287012 2020 MORELOCK KENNETH W 351 5TH AVE 09 DEER TRAIL CO 80105-8054
VIN# MK728B MAKE: HOMETTE YEAR 1968 SIZE 12X60
1287
032287420 2020 ESTRADA FRANCISCO 26900 E COLFAX AVE 015 AURORA CO 80018-2300
VIN# 08A9758/I236758 MAKE: 1573 BONNAVILLA/LAN YEAR 1980 SIZE 16X68
219.97
032287632 2020 BELL A L 26900 E COLFAX AVE 228 AURORA CO 80018-2346
VIN# 026372FAB MAKE: FRONTIER YEAR 1972 SIZE 24X48
141.75
032288001 2020 DUBEAU ERIKA R 6705 S SANTA FE DR 073 LITTLETON CO 80120-2937
VIN# K14270FBK00094 MAKE: MARLETTE YEAR 1980 SIZE 14X70
4683
258.76
032288116 2020 CONTRERAS OSCAR 26900 E COLFAX AVE 138 AURORA CO 80018-2337
VIN# 415 MAKE: CHALLENGER YEAR 1974 SIZE 14X66
708
104.51
032288884 2020 GREEN KEVIN 1200 S COUNTY ROAD 157 11 STRASBURG CO 80136-9518
VIN# 12941 MAKE: CENTURY 1180 YEAR 1974 SIZE 14X67
032289082 2020 CASTRELLON MARIA GUADALUPE 3141 S SANTA FE DR 41 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-2147
VIN# 5736 MAKE: GEER YEAR 1957 SIZE 8X38
032292067 2020 KLEIN JOAN M 14470 E 13TH AVE H22 AURORA CO 80011-3747
VIN# 28-A11779 MAKE: BONNAVILLA YEAR 1982 SIZE 16X70
2002
235.14
032304570 2020 PATLAN VIKKI 293 2ND AVE DEER TRAIL CO
Prior Lien(s) Due VIN# ZWK75143063 MAKE: WINDSOR YEAR 1978 SIZE 14X75
3761
330.48
032334762 2020 VARNER SHIRLEY 26900 E COLFAX AVE 426 AURORA CO 80018-2366
VIN# ZWK751410876 MAKE: WINDSOR YEAR 1982 SIZE 14X75
2281
314.46
032363061 2020 MAESTAS JUDY 38 ROYAL M H PARK BYERS CO
VIN# 02590120J MAKE: SKYLINE/HILLCREST YEAR 1976 SIZE 14X66
1509
113.56
032446200 2020 AVERY HURST CORP 851 S COUNTY ROAD 149 STRASBURG CO 80136-9500
Prior Year(s) Due VIN# 120826 MAKE: SCHULT YEAR 1973 SIZE 14X70
36
13.24
032446471 2020 LEYVA AARON D 15500 E COLFAX AVE 07 AURORA CO 80011-5821
VIN# 1260S2SK22186 MAKE: RICHARDSON YEAR 1965 SIZE 12X56
1401
032449489 2020 POINDEXTER J R JR 3500 S KING ST 124 DENVER CO 80236-6195
VIN# 02960382ABR MAKE: SKYLINE/HILLCREST YEAR 1982 SIZE 24X56
4619
032451670 2020 ORTIZ M ARTEMIO 15700 E COLFAX AVE 26 AURORA CO 80011-5849
VIN# SK1697E MAKE: SKYLINE/HOMETTE YEAR 1971 SIZE 12X64
794
032452081 2020 HARDY NICHOLAS ADAM 18498 E COLFAX AVE 05 AURORA CO 80011-8016
VIN# FH219486 MAKE: NEW MOON YEAR 1968 SIZE 12X40
701
88.82
032478616 2020 MANN JEFFERY 3500 S KING ST 116 DENVER CO 80236-6195
VIN# 17960227ABT MAKE: SKYLINE YEAR 1984 SIZE 28X48
4633
481.42
032487551 2020 VILLAREAL ALEX 3297 S SANTA FE DR 18 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-2124
VIN# 5698 MAKE: COLT YEAR 1976 SIZE 14X56
1137
94.10
032518260 2020 MOUTON BILLY W DECD 121 S GUN CLUB RD AURORA CO 80018-1573
Prior Lien(s) Due VIN# 8341 MAKE: CLIFTON YEAR 1981 SIZE 14X75
3775
513.89
032575123 2020 ZUELKE THOMAS 665 S COUNTY ROAD 173 BYERS CO 80103-9704
VIN# 163994D5520 MAKE: TAMARACK YEAR 1972 SIZE 14X64
987
57
72
119.66
116.09
14.23
167.54
480.03
99.28
14.95
2252
190.37
188.64
188.64
151.27
98.41
358
57.77
VIN# PL170648 MAKE: SCHULT YEAR 1980 SIZE 14X66
2560
199.36
033246497 2020 PRINGLE JULIE GAYLE 15814 E COLFAX AVE 52 AURORA CO 80011-5846
VIN# ZWK75144636 MAKE: WINDSOR YEAR 1979 SIZE 14X71
2288
033267851 2020 CASTLE AMY KRISTEN 3223 S SANTA FE DR 05 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-2149
VIN# KAFL1A720450343 MAKE: BROADMORE YEAR 1977 SIZE 14X65
2209
033269161 2020 DIAZ JORGE LUIS BRAVO 15500 E COLFAX AVE 08 AURORA CO 80011-5821
VIN# K360FKE41675 MAKE: MARLETT YEAR 1965 SIZE 10X57
1208
033298977 2020 CARRUBA TARESSA 351 5TH AVE 06 DEER TRAIL CO 80105-8054
Prior Lien(s) Due VIN# 01590361K MAKE: SKYLINE YEAR 1977 SIZE 24X60
4140
033316851 2020 SMITH JAMES L 351 5TH AVE 11 DEER TRAIL CO 80105-8055
Prior Lien(s) Due VIN# 2240222460 MAKE: CHAMPION YEAR 1974 SIZE 14X56
1659
033317700 2020 LUNA NORMA 3150 S PLATTE RIVER DR 16 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-2125
VIN# SK1460C MAKE: SKYLINE YEAR 1969 SIZE 12X46
033344871 2020 MAHANA SHARON L 26900 E COLFAX AVE 320 AURORA CO 80018-2355
1430 Prior Lien(s) Due VIN# 1S3023 MAKE: SHELBY YEAR 1972 SIZE 14X56
033345436 2020 FLORES AVILA J & VALENZUELAI 3150 S PLATTE RIVER DR 12 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-2125
VIN# 3HB4512E2N22259 MAKE: BELMONT YEAR 1968 SIZE 12X41
572
450
267.3
163.39
151.37
52.31
200.87
43.30
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Public Notices PIN PIN
OWNERNAME NAME TAX TAX OWNER SITUSADDRESS ADDRESS YEAR YEAR &&SITUS
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
ASASSESSED TOTAL SESSED DUE PIN VALUE VALUE
TAX OWNER NAME YEAR & SITUS ADDRESS
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
ASSESSED TOTAL VALUE DUE
033950291 2020 MORALES DELOPEZ ROSA E 26900 E COLFAX AVE 198 AURORA CO 80018-2343
VIN# H0C015F03203 MAKE: OAKWOOD YEAR 1998 SIZE 16X76
1244
92.25 034563059 2020 MARTINEZ JESUS 14470 E 13TH AVE E33 AURORA CO 80011-3741
VIN# HOTX09912063 MAKE: OAKWOOD YEAR 2002 SIZE 16X76
1623
192.51
033984137 2020 SANDERSFELD LARRY E 3650 SOUTH FEDERAL BLVD Spc 196 ENGLEWOOD CO 80110-3276
VIN# CAVAZL299-5524 MAKE: 1845 CAVCO/CEDAR COURT/ CATALINA YEAR 1999 SIZE 14X52
198.25 034563083 2020 TALVERA BELEN R 14470 E 13TH AVE A04 AURORA CO 80011-6841
VIN# PKS958360001AB MAKE: SCHULT/CLAYTON/ CMH YEAR 2005 SIZE 28X44
2402
280.10
PIN
TAX OWNER NAME YEAR & SITUS ADDRESS
034937269 2020 CARRUBA TARRESA LEANN 351 5TH AVE 05 DEER TRAIL CO 80105-8054
ASTOTAL SESSED DUE VALUE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION Prior Lien(s) Due VIN# P162712 MAKE: SCHULTZ YEAR 1979 SIZE 14X67
2331
208.64
034938591 2020 FOXRIDGE MHP ASSOCS LLLP VIN# P274752A&B MAKE: 26900 E COLFAX AVE 112 SCHULTZ YEAR 1977 SIZE AURORA CO 80018-2335 28X56
1802
250.54
034955917 2020 PIKE STUART C 297 7TH AVE DEER TRAIL CO 80105-8042
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Littleton Legals 11.11.21 * 3
36 The Independent
November 11, 2021
Public Notices Legals Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0053-2021 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 24, 2021, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) JonPaul Aragon and Patricia J. Aragon Original Beneficiary(ies) Colorado Credit Union Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Colorado Credit Union Date of Deed of Trust January 02, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 06, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5002461 Original Principal Amount $27,599.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $26,776.00 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 4, Block 14, Southglenn, Third Filing, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Also known by street and number as: 6730 South Downing Circle West, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/15/2021, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 10/21/2021 Last Publication: 11/18/2021 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 08/24/2021 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: Harry L. Simon, P.C. #7942 Harry L. Simon, P.C. 10200 East Girard Avenue, Building B, Suite 120, Denver, CO 80231 (303) 758-6601 Attorney File # 6730 S DOWNING CIRCLE W The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. 0053-2021 First Publication: 10/21/2021 Last Publication: 11/18/2021 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0059-2021 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 3, 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) Diana J. Mauney Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP Date of Deed of Trust May 17, 2017 County of Recording
Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 24, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7057881 Original Principal Amount $621,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $132,881.54 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. BEL-VUE HEIGHTS BLOCK 3 LOT 4 ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO PURSUANT TO AFFIDAVIT OF SCRIVENER'S ERROR RECORDED ON AUGUST 23, 2021 AT RECEPTION NO. E1131136 TO CORRECT LEGAL DESCRIPTION. Also known by street and number as: 686 W Easter Ave, Littleton, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§ 38-35-109(5) LEGAL DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER'S AFFIDAVIT RECORDED 8/23/2021 AT RECEPTION NO. E1131136 IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY. 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, 01/05/2022, 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: 11/11/2021 Last Publication: 12/9/2021 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: 09/03/2021 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: Alison L Berry #34531 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 David R. Doughty #40042 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 21-025797 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. 0059-2021 First Publication: 11/11/2021 Last Publication: 12/9/2021 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
City and County Public Notice CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CONCERNING THE 2022 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT TO THE 2021 BUDGET AND CORRESPONDING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado will conduct public hearings on Monday, November 15th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center located at 13133 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial Colorado 80112 (“Civic Center”) regarding adoption of the City of Centennial 2022 Budget and amendment of the previously adopted City of Centennial 2021 Budget and corresponding supplemental appropriations. Copies of the City of Centennial 2022 Budget and current and proposed amended City of Centennial 2021 Budget are available for inspection on the city’s website: www.centennialco.gov or at the Civic Center. Any interested elector of the City of Centennial may file any objections on the proposed 2022 Budget and/or amended 2021 Budget with the City Clerk, in writing at cityclerksoffice@centennialco.gov anytime prior to final adoption on November 15th, 2021. /s/ Barbara Setterlind, MMC, City Clerk Legal Notice No. 529761-61161 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent
and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice NOTICE REGARDING CREATION OF VESTED PROPERTY RIGHTS Pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-68-103(1)(c) and Section 12-14-606(D)(2) of the City’s Land Development Code (“LDC”), the public is hereby informed that on November 1, 2021, the City of Centennial City Council, following the conclusion of a duly noticed public hearing, adopted Ordinance No. 2021-O20, approving an Annexation and Development Agreement for property known as the Avoric Property within the Dove Valley V Annexation and establishing vested property rights associated with the Annexation and Development Agreement (the “Development Agreement”) for ten (10) years, through December 31, 2031, in accordance with C.R.S. § 24-68-101, et. seq. and Section 1214-606 of the LDC. Specifically, Ordinance No. 2021-O-20 approved the Development Agreement; which Development Agreement constitutes an approved Site Specific Development Plan. The Site Specific Development Plan pertains to the Avoric Property, legally described as follows: LOTS 1 THROUGH 7, BLOCK 4, DOVE VALLEY V, AS RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. B3160646 IN THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE, EXCEPT THAT PORTION CONVEYED IN WARRANTY DEED RECORDED APRIL 19, 2005 UNDER RECEPTION NO. B5054959, IN SAID OFFICE. A copy of the Development Agreement is available for review at the City Clerk’s Office, 13133 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112. /s/ Barbara Setterlind, MMC, City Clerk Legal Notice No. 529758-61158 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen MH Tax lien Legal Notice No.: 529721 First Publication: November 11, 2021 * Second Publication: November 18, 2021 * Last Publication: November 25, 2021 Publisher: The Englewood Herald, The Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
Metropolitan Districts Public Notice Leawood Metropolitan Recreation and Park District
submitted to the Board of Trustees of the Town of Bow Mar and that such proposed budget will be considered for adoption at a public hearing during a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town to be held at the Columbine Valley Town Hall, 2 Middlefield Road, Columbine Valley, Colorado, 80123, at 7:00 p.m., on November 15, 2021. Copies of the proposed 2022 budget are on file in the administrative office of the Town located at Community Resource Services of Colorado, LLC, 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, Colorado and are available for public inspection. Any interested elector of the Town may file or register any objections to the proposed 2022 budget at any time prior to the final adoption of said budget and by the governing body of the Town. Dated: October 28, 2021 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF BOW MAR
WILLOW CREEK GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE 2022 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Willow Creek General Improvement District will conduct a public hearing on Monday, November 15th, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Civic Center located at 13133 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial Colorado 80112 (“Civic Center”) regarding adoption of the Willow Creek General Improvement District 2022 Budget. Copies of the Willow Creek General Improvement District 2022 Budget are available for inspection on the city’s website: www.centennialco.gov or at the Civic Center. Any interested elector of the Willow Creek General Improvement District may file any objections to the Willow Creek General Improvement District 2022 Budget with the Secretary to the District in writing at cityclerksoffice@ centennialco.gov anytime prior to final adoption on November 15th, 2021. /s/ Barbara Setterlind, MMC Secretary to the District
/s/ COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES OF COLORADO, L.L.C.
Legal Notice No. 529760-61160 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
Legal Notice No. 529733 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Lilttleton Independent Public Notice
Public Notice
FOXRIDGE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE 2022 BUDGET
CENTENNIAL URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE 2022 BUDGET
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Foxridge General Improvement District will conduct a public hearing on Monday, November 15th, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Civic Center located at 13133 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial Colorado 80112 (“Civic Center”) regarding adoption of the Foxridge General Improvement District 2022 Budget. Copies of the Foxridge General Improvement District 2022 Budget are available for inspection on the city’s website: www.centennialco.gov or at the Civic Center. Any interested elector of the Foxridge General Improvement District may file any objections to the Foxridge General Improvement District 2022 Budget with the Secretary to the District in writing at cityclerksoffice@centennialco. gov anytime prior to final adoption on November 15th, 2021.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Centennial Urban Redevelopment Authority will conduct a public hearing on Monday, November 15th, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Civic Center located at 13133 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial Colorado 80112 (“Civic Center”) regarding adoption of the Centennial Urban Redevelopment Authority 2022 Budget. Copies of the Centennial Urban Redevelopment Authority 2022 Budget are available for inspection on the city’s website: www.centennialco.gov or at the Civic Center. Any interested elector of the Centennial Urban Redevelopment Authority may file any objections to the Centennial Urban Redevelopment Authority 2022 Budget with the Secretary to the District in writing at cityclerksoffice@centennialco.gov anytime prior to final adoption on November 15th, 2021.
/s/ Barbara Setterlind, MMC Secretary to the District
/s/ Barbara Setterlind, MMC Secretary to the District
Legal Notice No. 529759-61159 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
Legal Notice No. 529764-61164 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
Notice of Proposed Budget
Public Notice
Public Notice
Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted for the Leawood Metropolitan Recreation and Park District for the ensuing year of 2022; that a copy of proposed budget has been filed at the home of Steven Wall, District President, 6608 W. Arbor Drive, Littleton, 80123 where such is open for public inspection November 13 -20th that such proposed budget will be considered at the meeting of the Leawood Metropolitan Recreation and Park District to held November 11, 2021, at Leawood Elementary School, 6156 West Leawood Drive, Littleton, CO 80123 at 6:30 P.M. Any taxpayer within such time prior to the Final adoption of this budget file or register his objection thereto.
HIGHLINE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
ANTELOPE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE 2022 BUDGET
Ike Nelson LMR&PD Board Member Legal Notice No. 529739 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF MEETING RELATING TO THE INCREASE OF DISTRICT FEES, RATES, TOLLS, PENALTIES OR CHARGES FOR WATER AND SANITARY SEWER SERVICES SOUTHWEST METROPOLITAN WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT ARAPAHOE, DOUGLAS, AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES, COLORADO
NOTICE CONCERNING 2021 BUDGET AMENDMENT AND PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the Highline Business Improvement District 2021 Budget and that a proposed 2022 Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Highline Business Improvement District; and that copies of the proposed Amended 2021 Budget and 2022 Budget have been filed at the District's offices, 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection; and that adoption of Resolutions Amending the 2021 Budget and Adopting the 2022 Budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at 12:30 P.M. Due to concerns regarding the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the benefits to the control of the spread of the virus by limiting in-person contact, this District Board meeting will be held by conference call at 1-877-250-3814 and when prompted, dial in the passcode of 5592663. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the Resolutions to Amend the 2021 Budget and adopt the 2022 Budget, inspect and file or register any objections thereto. HIGHLINE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT By /s/ David Solin, District Manager Legal Notice No. 529720 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent
The Board will also take up such other business as may come before the Board. The meeting is open to the public.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Walnut Hills General Improvement District will conduct a public hearing on Monday, November 15th, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Civic Center located at 13133 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial Colorado 80112 (“Civic Center”) regarding adoption of the Walnut Hills General Improvement District 2022 Budget. Copies of the Walnut Hills General Improvement Budget are available for inspection on the city’s website: www.centennialco.gov or at the Civic Center. Any interested elector of the Walnut Hills General Improvement District may file any objections to the Walnut Hills General Improvement District 2022 Budget with the Secretary to the District in writing at cityclerksoffice@centennialco. gov anytime prior to final adoption on November 15th, 2021.
/s/ BOARD OF DIRECTORS SOUTHWEST METROPOLITAN WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT Legal Notice No. 529731 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Metro Districts Budget Hearings Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET TOWN OF BOW MAR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2022 has been
Public Notice WALNUT HILLS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE 2022 BUDGET
/s/ Barbara Setterlind, MMC Secretary to the District Legal Notice No. 529763-61163 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice
/s/ Barbara Setterlind, MMC Secretary to the District Legal Notice No. 529765-61165 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Southwest Metropolitan Water and Sanitation District (the “District”), Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson Counties, Colorado, will meet on Friday, December 17, 2021 at the District office located at 8739 W. Coal Mine Ave., Littleton, Colorado, 80123 at 8:30 a.m. At such meeting, the Board of the District will consider the increase of District fees, rates, tolls, penalties and/or charges related to water and sanitary sewer services.
This notice is given by order of the Board of the District, and in accordance with Section 32-11001(2)(a), C.R.S.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Antelope General Improvement District will conduct a public hearing on Monday, November 15th, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Civic Center located at 13133 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial Colorado 80112 (“Civic Center”) regarding adoption of the Antelope General Improvement District 2022 Budget. Copies of the Antelope General Improvement District 2022 Budget are available for inspection on the city’s website: www.centennialco.gov or at the Civic Center. Any interested elector of the Antelope General Improvement District may file any objections to the Antelope General Improvement District 2022 Budget with the Secretary to the District in writing at cityclerksoffice@centennialco. gov anytime prior to final adoption on November 15th, 2021.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District’s 2021 Budget; that a copy of the proposed Amended 2021 Budget has been filed at 9195 E. Mineral Avenue, Centennial, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection; and that adoption of a Resolution to Amend the 2021 Budget will be considered at a public meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 9195 E. Mineral Avenue, Centennial, Colorado, on December 6, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the Resolution to Amend the 2021 Budget, inspect and file or register any objections thereto. SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT By:/s/ Dillon Miskimins Chief Financial Officer Legal Notice No. 529738 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice SECTION 14 METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE CONCERNING 2021 BUDGET AMENDMENT AND PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the Section 14 Metropolitan District 2021 Budget and that a proposed 2022 Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Section 14 Metropolitan District; and that copies of
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Public Notices the proposed Amended 2021 Budget and 2022 Budget have been filed at the District's office, 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection; and that adoption of Resolutions Amending the 2021 Budget and Adopting the 2022 Budget will be considered at a public meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at Jordon Perlmutter & Co., 1601 Blake Street, Suite 600, Denver, Colorado on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the Resolutions to Amend the 2021 Budget and adopt the 2022 Budget, inspect and file or register any objections thereto. SECTION 14 METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By /s/ Ann E. Finn, Secretary Legal Notice No. 529732 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CHERRY PARK GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE 2022 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cherry Park General Improvement District will conduct a public hearing on Monday, November 15th, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Civic Center located at 13133 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial Colorado 80112 (“Civic Center”) regarding adoption of the Cherry Park General Improvement District 2022 Budget. Copies of the Cherry Park General Improvement District 2022 Budget are available for inspection on the city’s website: www.centennialco.gov or at the Civic Center. Any interested elector of the Cherry Park General Improvement District may file any objections to the Cherry Park General Improvement District 2022 Budget with the Secretary to the District in writing at cityclerksoffice@ centennialco.gov anytime prior to final adoption on November 15th, 2021. /s/ Barbara Setterlind, MMC Secretary to the District Legal Notice No. 529762-61162 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
Bids and Settlements Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT NOTICE is hereby given that Jones District Community Authority Board of Arapahoe County, Colorado, shall make retainage release payment at CLA Greenwood Village, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111-2814 on or after December 4, 2021, by 5:00 p.m. to the following: JHL Constructors, Inc. 9100 E. Panorama Drive, Suite 300 Englewood, CO 80112 For all work done by said Contractors in construction or work on the Grading, Erosion Control, Utilities, Concrete, and Paving performed within and/or for the Jones District Community Authority Board of Arapahoe County, Colorado. This includes the Contract for Grading, Erosion Control, Utilities, Concrete, and Paving. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies 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 contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time for final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim to: Independent District Engineering Services, LLC, 1626 Cole Blvd, Suite 125, Lakewood, CO 80401, on or before the date and time herein above shown for final payment. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release Jones District Community Authority Board, its directors, officers, agents, consultants and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS JONES DISTRICT COMMUNITY AUTHORITY BOARD By: Independent District Engineering Services, LLC, Brandon Collins, District Engineer by and for the Jones District Community Authority Board Legal Notice No. 529740 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 18, 2021 Publication Name: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT BID PACKAGE 33 SUMMER 2021 CONCRETE AND ASPHALT PROJECTS Notice is hereby given that Littleton Public Schools in the county of Arapahoe will on December 14, 2021 pay retainage and make final settlement with Elite Surface Infrastructure for BID PACKAGE #33 SUMMER 2021 CONCRETE AND ASPHALT. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the contractor identified above or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid, by the contractor or
subcontractor, must file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which statement must be filed on or before December 14, 2021. Claims must be submitted to the Board of Education to Littleton Public Schools at the school district’s Property Management Department, 5776 S. Crocker Street, Littleton, CO. 80120 on or before December 14, 2021. Final Settlement will be made and verified claims must be timely filed with Littleton Public Schools. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim, Dated: November 11, 2021. Legal Notice No. 529735 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: December 2, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Not consecutive publications Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT BID PACKAGE #17 GC SERVICES ARAPAHOE HIGH SCHOOL GENERAL UPGRADES Notice is hereby given that Littleton Public Schools in the county of Arapahoe will on December 14, 2021 pay retainage and make final settlement with Concreations, Inc. for BID PACKAGE #17 GC Services Arapahoe High School General Upgrades. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the contractor identified above or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid, by the contractor or subcontractor, must file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which statement must be filed on or before December 14, 2021. Claims must be submitted to the Board of Education to Littleton Public Schools at the school district’s Property Management Department, 5776 S. Crocker Street, Littleton, CO. 80120 on or before December 14, 2021. Final Settlement will be made and verified claims must be timely filed with Littleton Public Schools. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim, Dated: November 11, 2021. Legal Notice No. 529734 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: December 2, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Not consecutive publications Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT 2021 Crack Seal Program Project No. 21-04-02 Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 38-26107, C.R.S., that the City of Centennial, Colorado (the “City”) will make final payment at the hour of 10:00 a.m. on December 2, 2021 (the “Final Settlement Date”) to the following contractor: Superior Asphalt, L.C. 2040 S 7500 W Magna, UT 84044 (hereinafter, the “Contractor”) for and on account of all work completed by the Contractor on City Project No. 21-04-02, including for purposes of this Notice of Final Settlement on (the “Project”). 1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has an unpaid claim against the Project for and on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, or other supplies used or consumed by the Contractor or any subcontractor in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including the Final Settlement Date, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. 2. Any such claim(s) shall be filed with the City Clerk at 13133 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112 prior to the Final Settlement Date. 3. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim prior to the Final Settlement Date will relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim. Legal Notice No. 529767-61167 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT City of Centennial Quebec Street at County Line Road Intersection Improvement Project No. 21-09-02 CDOT Project No. SHE M193-016 Construction Code No. 22034 Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 3826-107(1), C.R.S., that the City of Centennial, Colorado (the “City”) will make final payment on 11/19/2021 (the “Final Settlement Date”) to the following contractor: GoodLand Construction Inc. (hereinafter, the “Contractor”), for and on account of all work completed by the Contractor on City Project No. 20-09-02 – Quebec Street at County Line Road Intersection Improvement (the “Project”). The Project was completed within the boundaries of the City, in Arapahoe County, Colorado at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112. 1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has an unpaid claim against the Project for and on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, or other supplies used or consumed by the Contractor or any subcontractor in or about the performance of the Project, may at any time up to and including
the Final Settlement Date, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.
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2. Any such claim(s) shall be filed with the City Clerk at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112 prior to the Final Settlement Date.
Tyler S. Brown, Arapahoe County Sheriff
3. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to the Final Settlement Date shall relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim(s). Legal Notice No. 529706-61156 First Publication: November 4, 2021 Last Publication: November 4, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT 2021 Street Rehabilitation Program Project No. 21-01-02 Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 38-26107, C.R.S., that the City of Centennial, Colorado (the “City”) will make final payment at the hour of 10:00 a.m. on December 2, 2021 (the “Final Settlement Date”) to the following contractor: Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. 2710 Wycliff Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 (hereinafter, the “Contractor”) for and on account of all work completed by the Contractor on City Project No. 21-01-02, including for purposes of this Notice of Final Settlement on (the “Project”). 1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has an unpaid claim against the Project for and on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, or other supplies used or consumed by the Contractor or any subcontractor in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including the Final Settlement Date, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. 2. Any such claim(s) shall be filed with the City Clerk at 13133 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112 prior to the Final Settlement Date. 3. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim prior to the Final Settlement Date will relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim. Legal Notice No. 529766-61166 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 Case No. 2021CV2313, Division 15 Plaintiff: AMERICAN FAMILY MUTUAL INS. CO., v. Defendants: CHRISTOPHER G. VIERNO, et al. Judgment Creditor: Balboa LLC COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: RE: Sheriff’s Sale of Real Property pursuant to a Writ of Execution granted in favor of American Family Mutual Ins. Co. and entered against Christopher G. Vierno in the Arapahoe County District Court in the principal sum of $126,154.52, together with interest on the balance of the judgment at the rate of 8% per annum from the date of the entry of the judgment on May 17, 2013, plus costs from the date of entry. The Judgment was revived on February 12, 2019. Balboa LLC is the assignee and current holder of the Judgment. The revived Judgment was recorded by the Arapahoe County Clerk on March 19, 2019 at Reception No. D9022718. On April 15, 2021, the Arapahoe County District Court issued a Writ of Execution commanding the Sheriff of Arapahoe County to satisfy the Judgment plus interest and costs by levy and execution and pursuant to C.R.S. § 3838-101 et seq. The entire amount of the principal balance, as well as accrued interest, remains unpaid as of this date. This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to above-referenced documents. PLEASE BE ADVISED THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, legally described as follows: LOT 49, BLOCK 5, MISSION VIEJO FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known as 15562 E. Kenyon Avenue, Aurora, Colorado 80013 The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10 o’clock a.m. on 9th day of December 2021, at the Sheriff’s Office Administration Building, 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, Colorado 80112, 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 THE TIME OF SALE. The name, address, and telephone number of the attorney representing holder of the Judgment is: Reid J. Allred, Registration No. 37934 Cambridge Law LLC 4610 S. Ulster Street, Suite 150 Denver, CO 80237 (303) 488-3338
Recording Information: E0117279 Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $2,454.66 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof: $11,387.25 Amount of Judgment entered May 20, 2021: $8,487.68
DATED: September 7, 2021.
Legal Notice No. 529524 First Publication: October 14, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W Hampden Ave, Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110
Description of property to be foreclosed: Lot 49, Block 1, Roundtree Phase II-Denver Technological Center, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.
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Also known as: 8713 E. Roundtree Avenue, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.
DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2021CV030239
THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AS DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN.
COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFF: CHESAPEAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. v. DEFENDANTS: CORIE HORTON; JADE DIXON; FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; and SUE SANDSTROM AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 O’clock A.M., on the 6th day of January, 2022, 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 $20,321.44. 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 and Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure dated September 7, 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 April 2, 2019 at Reception No. D9028215 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 83, Block 2, Olde Towne Subdivision Filing No. 2, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.; Also known as: 24 S. Nome Street #F, Aurora, CO 80012-1296.
THE LIEN BEING CLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing. THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10 o’clock A.M., on December 9, 2021, at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, located at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** Inquiries regarding this Sheriff’s Sale must be directed to the Civil Unit of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, telephone 720-874-3845. DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 7th day of September, 2021. Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 529523 First Publication: October 14, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110
Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No.: 2021CV30873, Division: 202 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Plaintiff: THE HAMPDEN HILLS AT AURORA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation Defendant: NAYELI BARRIOS; MEGASTAR FINANCIAL CORPORATION; FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION; SUE SANDSTROM, TREASURER, named as the ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
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 October 5, 2021 Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No: 592629 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: December 9, 2021 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 Case Number: 2021CV030244 Plaintiff: D.T.C. ROUNDTREE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation, Defendants: ROGER ORR; BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. D/B/A NEW AMERICAN FUNDING; SUE SANDSTROM AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE AND TREASURER FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION. Plaintiff’s Attorney: Wendy E. Weigler, #28419 WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 Telephone: (303) 863-1870 Facsimile: (303) 863-1872
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 2021CV30873 captioned THE HAMPDEN HILLS AT AURORA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation v. NAYELI BARRIOS; MEGASTAR FINANCIAL CORPORATION; FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION; SUE SANDSTROM, TREASURER, named as the ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE, dated August 20, 2021, and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S., by the Hampden Hills at Aurora Homeowners Association, Inc., 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 Cinnamon Village II recorded on November 10, 1980 at Reception #2017694 which establishes a lien for the benefit of THE HAMPDEN HILLS AT AURORA HOMEOWNERS 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: Lot 45, Block 1, Hampden Hills at Aurora Subdivision, Filing No. 9, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. also known as 3752 S Genoa Cir #B, Aurora CO 80013. The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on December 30, 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. **
SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE Under an Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Default Judgment in Favor of Plaintiff and Against Defendant Roger Orr and for an Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure entered on May 20, 2021, in the above titled action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows: Original Lienee: Roger Orr Original Lienor: D.T.C. Roundtree Home Owners' Association, Inc. Current Holder of the evidence of debt: D.T.C. Roundtree Home Owners' Association, Inc. Date of Lien being foreclosed: September 3, 2020 Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed: September 8, 2020 County of Recording: Arapahoe
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: September 28, 2021 Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff
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Notice to Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Wendy R. Haley, also known as Wendy Renae Haley, also known as Wendy Haley, also known as Wendy R. Mora , Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31194 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 March 4, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Jennifer Lori Mora, Personal Representative 1740 South Dale Court Denver, Colorado 80219 Legal Notice No. 529717 First Publication: November 4, 2021 Last Publication: November 18, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Curtis Walter Hall, Deceased Case Number: 21PR31130 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 28, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Cyndi L. Lyden, Personal Representative 1777 S. Harrison Street, Suite 1250 Denver, CO 80210 Legal Notice No. 529685 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JUDITH ANN STEWART, aka JUDITH A. STEWART, aka JUDITH STEWART, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31163 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 March 4, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Corinne Stewart, Personal Representative c/o 3i Law, LLC 2000 S. Colorado Blvd. Tower 1, Suite 10000 Denver, CO 80222 Legal Notice No. 529698 First Publication: November 4, 2021 Last Publication: November 18, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent
4795 S. GALAPAGO STREET Englewood, CO 80110 Phone: (720) 425-6443 Legal Notice No. 529683 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Clyde E. Decker, aka Clyde Decker, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 31114 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 28, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ardene R. Nixon, a/k/a Ardene Nixon, a/k/a Ardene Ronelle Nixon, Deceased Case Number: 21PR31051
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Donald Arthur Daeke, deceased Case Number: 2021PR31105
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 March 11, 2022, 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 February 28, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Dated this 19th day of October, 2021. JANICE K. ASCHE Personal Representative to the Estate
Public notice is given on October 8, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
Legal Notice No. 529737 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 25, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent
The petition requests that the name of Ellen Berk Rosenblum be changed to Ellen Miller Berk Case No.: 21 C 100626
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By: Kim Boswell, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James L. Bacon, Deceased Case Number: 2021-PR-30976 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 28, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Michael W. Reagor, Attorney for Personal Representative Dymond ● Reagor, PLLC 8400 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 1040 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Legal Notice No. 529727 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 25, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on September 27, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult /a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of LUDONNA MARIE BUSBY be changed to LUDONNA MARIE BUSBY EDWARDS Case No.: 21 C 100601
Legal Notice No. 529681 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent
By: Kim Boswell Clerk of the Court / Deputy Clerk
Name Changes
Legal Notice No. 529666 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent
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Public Notice is given on October 05, 2021 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Legal Notice No. 529689 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Legal Notice No. LI11 First publication: November 11, 2021 Last publication: November 25, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent
The Petition requests that the name of Randi Nicole Kilzer be changed to Miranda Nicole Grey Case No.: 2021C100614
Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ann A. Johns , a/k/a Anna Elaine Argall Johns, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR031185 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado or on or before March 11, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Frank Joseph Johns, II Co-Personal Representative 2905 Oakshire Ct. Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 William Argall Johns Co-Personal Representative 7020 E. Easter Pl. Centennial, CO 80112 Legal Notice No. 529726 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 25, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Tracy Ann Rodriguez Personal Representative 14523 Wagontrail Dr. Aurora, CO 80015
NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of: LINDA E. BYBEE, aka LINDA BYBEE, Deceased Case Number: 2021-PR-31075
Attorney to the Personal Representative 6060 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., #200 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
James K. Reichard, Personal Representative 11670 W. 72nd Pl. Arvada, CO 80005
James Leonard Johnson Personal Representative c/o Breeze Trusts & Estates, LLC 10465 Park Meadows Drive, Suite 108 Lone Tree, CO 80124
Public Notice
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
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 March 22, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.
Legal Notice No. 529723 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 25, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent
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 March 11 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Tamra A. Palmer
Linda F. Daeke Personal Representative c/o Hoskin, Farina & Kampf, P.C., 200 Grand Avenue, Suite 400, Post Office Box 40 Grand Junction, Colorado 81502
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 March 4, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.
Kathy L. Knight, Personal Representative 7962 S. Clayton Court Centennial, CO 80122
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 March 11, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.
Legal Notice No. 529724 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 25, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary Jean Shepard, a/k/a Mary Jeanette Shepard, a/k/a Mary J. Shepard, Deceased Case Number: 21PR31173
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 March 11, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DELORES M. KALLI, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31162
Legal Notice No. 529682 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Patricia Joan Johnson, also known as Patricia J. Johnson, also known as Patricia Johnson, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31119
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary Jane Kauffman, aka Mary J. Kauffman, aka Mary Kauffman, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 31166
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c/o Angela Schmitz, Robinson and Henry Attorney to the Personal Representative 7555 E Hampden Ave., #600 Denver, CO 80231
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Legal Notice No. 529688 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Mary L. Johnson, Personal Representative 653 Burro Bay Springs Creek, NV 8815
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Legal Notice No. 529697 First Publication: November 4, 2021 Last Publication: November 18, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Bldg. 2 Suite 110 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Legal Notice No. 529729 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 25, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Donlie Pepin Smith, aka Donlie P. Smith, aka Donlie Smith, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR031133 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 March 4, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. c/o Angela Schmitz, #42065 7555 E Hampden Ave #600 Denver, CO 80231 Phone: 303-688-0944 Legal Notice No. 529695 First Publication: November 4, 2021 Last Publication: November 18, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Waltraud Kuschke, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30880 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 February 28, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ Maria Zalessky Maria Zalessky, #52405 Burnham Law Attorneys for Personal Representative 5990 Greenwood Plaza Blvd.
Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DAVID FINCHAN RICH, a/k/a DAVID F. RICH, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30795 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 28, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. David M. Rich, Personal Representative 13811 E. Stanford Place Aurora, CO 80015 Legal Notice No. 529675 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ELINOR RAE GREENBERG, a/k/a ELINOR R. GREENBERG, a/k/a ELINOR GREENBERG, a/k/a ELINOR RAE MILLER, a/k/a ELINOR RAE MILLER GREENBERG, a/k/a ELINOR MILLER GREENBERG, a/k/a DR. ELINOR M. GREENBERG, a/k/a MRS. MANUEL GREENBERG AND DR. ELINOR RAE GREENBERG, Deceased Case Number: 21 PR 417 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 March 11, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. J. Elle Tauer, Personal Representative Baysore & Christian Fiduciary Services LLC 7000 E. Belleview Ave, Suite 150 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. 529722 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 25, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Brian L. Wells, a/k/a Brian Lewis Wells, and Brian Wells, Deceased Case Number: 21PR31126 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before February 28, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Nickolas B. Wells, Personal Representative 5840 West Rowland Avenue Littleton, Colorado 80128 Legal Notice No. 529684 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of VIRGINIA MILLER FEAGLER, aka VIRGINIA M. FEAGLER, aka VIRGINIA HELEN FEAGLER, aka VIRGINIA FEAGLER, aka GINNY FEAGLER, Deceased Case Number: 21PR31200 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 March 11, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.
Public notice is given on October 15, 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 Camri Eleise Larsen be changed to Arleigh Marie Camri Eleise Larsen Case No.: 21 C 100641
By: Shana Kloek Clerk of the Court / Deputy Clerk
By: Benjamin S. Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 529649 First publication: October 28, 2021 Last publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Legal Notice No. 529718 First Publication: November 4, 2021 Last Publication: November 18, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent
PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice is given on October 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
The petition requests that the name of Eric Myron Farley be changed to Eric Myron Scott Case No.: 21 C 100597
The Petition requests that the name of BREYMOND CONNOR ROBINSON-DEEDS be changed to BREYMOND CONNOR ROBINSON Case Number: 21CV31760
By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 529690 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent
BY: Clerk of the Court Legal Notice No. 529672 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice County Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 1790 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, Colorado 80120
PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/ Petitioner: Desiree Vallez For Minor Child: Johnny Lawrence Saiz To Change the Child’s Name to: Johnny Lawrence Vallez Case Number: 21 C 100438
Public notice is given on October 8, 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 Daniel Noah Rosenblum be changed to to Daniel Noah Berk Case No.: 21 C 100624
NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT BY PUBLICATION
By: Kim Boswell, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Notice to: Johnny Saiz, Sr., non-custodial parent. Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows: Date: December 6, 2021 Time: 8:30 a.m. Location: Arapahoe County Court 1790 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, Colorado 80120
PUBLIC NOTICE
At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child. To support or voice objection to the proposed name change, you must appear at the hearing. Date: October 6, 2021
The petition requests that the name of DOLORES ANN BUSBY be changed to DOLORES ANN BUSBY EDWARDS Case No.: 21 C 100600
Legal Notice No. 529665 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent
PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 14, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
Legal Notice No. 529673 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public notice is given on September 27, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult /a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
By: Kim Boswell Clerk of the Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No.: 529693 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent
By: Benjamin S. Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 529727 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 25, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
For the purpose of requesting a change of name for Johnny Lawrence Vallez.
The petition requests that the name of Yvonne Pham be changed to Hadassah Bethany Baht Israel Case No.: 21 C 100629
Public Notice is given on October 15, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Arapahoe County District Court, Colorado.
PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public Notice is given on October 06, 2021 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Hayden Christian Smith be changed to Aiden Christian Nova. Case No.:2021C100620 By: Shana Kloek Clerk of the Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. LI2 First publication: November 04, 2021 Last publication: November 18, 2021
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Report details pandemic’s impact on metro-Denver arts Cultural organizations lost a decade of growth BY KYLE COOKE ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS
The nonprofit Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA) has released a study detailing the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on art and cultural institutions and many of the findings paint a bleak image. The data for the study were self-reported by close to 300 arts, culture and science organizations that receive funding from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). The CBCA study, released Nov. 4, concluded that the Denver area’s arts sector “lost a decade of growth in 2020.” “Arts, culture and scientific organizations are the backbone of a vibrant, resilient and inclusive society. CBCA’s 2021 Economic Activity Study of Metro Denver Culture illustrates years of record-breaking cultural growth, which hit an alltime high in 2019, and conversely
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Death certificates Once a coroner or medical examiner examines the body in the office, they can sign the death certificate. A primary physician can also sign a death certificate if a patient is in their care and there is no oblivious trauma or medications. If a family chooses to send a body to a funeral home, it becomes that home’s job to sign the death certificate. “They electronically send us documentation to release the body to the funeral home,” said Huerta. “The death record is sent to us, we review it and write in our information of cause or manner of death. Next, the pair discussed how they figure out how a person died.
in 2020, how a community responds to drastic and disruptive circumstances,” CBCA’s executive director Christin Crampton Day said in a news release. 2019 was a banner year for the arts, with $2.3 billion in economic activity (defined by the CBCA as “direct and indirect spending from operations, audiences and capital projects”). That figure is an all-time high. But. of course, the COVID-19 pandemic was right around the corner in 2020, and with the combination of the deadly virus and pandemic-related closures of places like museums and concert venues, economic activity decreased by 34% compared to 2019. The CBCA said the economic activity in 2020 was comparable to the levels of the Great Recession in 2008. Not surprisingly, attendance to arts events was nearly halved. Job loss was another problem. In 2019, the cultural sector had a record number of full-time, parttime and contract workers at 13,392 according to the CBCA’s study. “If the entire cultural nonprofit sector
was one single employer in 2019, it would have been the largest private employer in the metro region,” the CBCA wrote. But in 2020, the number of workers plummeted nearly 30%, down to just 9,688. That summer, Rocky Mountain PBS spoke with three different workers in Colorado’s entertainment industry, including Philip Hiester. A stagehand who works at places like Boettcher Concert Hall, Hiester had to file for unemployment benefits for the first time in his decades-long career during the pandemic. The hardest part for Hiester during the pandemic was the uncertainty of when steady work would return. Some of that anxiety was eased in 2021 when indoor performances returned to the Colorado Symphony, but rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Colorado are proof that the pandemic is not very close to being over. There were, however, some success stories. The Denver-based dance company Wonderbound, for example, was able to keep all its dancers on payroll despite perfor-
mance cancellations. And the Denver Art Museum, meanwhile, was able to open its renovated campus earlier this year. After the renovations, the museum added 65 full-time jobs. The lone bright spot in the CBCA study was in donations and government support for the arts sector. It was the only key metric in the study that increased between 2019 to 2020. In 2019, the organizations surveyed received $38 million in individual donations and $25 million in government funding. In 2020, individual donations jumped to $43 million and government funding increased to $41 million. “These sources helped to cover major losses in earned revenue and corporate event sponsorships as a result of the pandemic,” the CBCA wrote.
If there are no witnesses, a pathologist can estimate the cause of death and time of death, based on different factors. “We can’t tell you exactly when they died but we can give you a ballpark,” said Huerta. Bodies begin breaking down at a cellular level almost right away, Juarez-Dominquez said. The complete decomposition takes about 24 hours. The body starts with algor mortis, when the body temperature drops. Rigor mortis comes next as the muscles start to stiffen. That’s followed by livor mortis, when the lack of blood circulation starts to become evident, giving the skin a marbled look. The calendar also has an impact since the decomposition rate is different in a dry summer climate compared to a cold winter. Bodies have been found nearly mummified in hot, dry weather while it can be
bloated during wetter times. If the body is found in a river it has a waxy coating, and it’s hard to determine how long it has been there due to rocks and critters. “It’s all temperature-dependent sometimes we don’t find skeletal remains,” said Juarez-Dominquez. “Rivers that are cold, preserve the body better,” said Huerta
Huerta said the odor does follow you home. “That’s when you know you’re in trouble, if you can’t smell it anymore,” she said humorously. “I go straight to the laundry room to take my clothes off and it sticks to your bra.” That said, it’s an important job with a strong purpose. “Sometimes families are in denial, and unfortunately we have to break the news. But we’re able to give them answers and hopefully find them a little bit of peace,” said Arely Juarez-Dominquez “I think a lot of us are in it for the science and it helps when you have that scientific mind. Not to say that we are not empathetic people — we’re probably too empathetic. We understand and it’s our job to help the family by doing this and not everybody can do it,” said Huerta.
Not like TV There are myths about when an autopsy is being done that a body just sits up. “When you come into our office you are dead,” Huerta laughed, in answer to a question. “Paramedics put EKGs on a body to make sure there is no activity before that person is brought in to the coroner. The rigor mortis has already been released, so when the body arrives at the coroner or mortician there is no sitting up,” said Huerta.
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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PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 15, 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 Mason Tharrington Berry be changed to Mason Tharrington Solomos Case No.: 2021 C 100512 By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 529694 First Publication: November 4, 2021 Last Publication: November 18, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 14, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Jennifer Isabel Mazaba Reyes be changed to Jennifer Isabel Reyes Case No.: 21 C 100627
By: Benjamin S. Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 529674 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public Notice is given on October 06, 2021 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Avaeya Laurea Payan be changed to Avaeya Laurae Payan Case No.: 2021 C 100233 By: Benjamin S. Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 529700 First Publication: November 4 2021 Last Publication: November 18, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent
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The Petition requests that the name of Katlyn McKenzie Ochoa be changed to Katlyn McKenzie Nova. Case No.:2021C100618
(Adoption/Guardian/Other)
By: Shana Kloek Clerk of the Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. LI1 First publication: November 04, 2021 Last publication: November 18, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 21, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION In re: Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights to: File No. A2021-0035 C.G.B., A Minor: NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
TO: MELODY WHITAKER
• On May 17, 2021, a petition was filed asking the court to put an end to all parental rights of you and R.B. to your son, C.G.B., born in May 2017 in Voorhees, New Jersey. To obtain a copies of those petitions and/or to provide your contact information, call the Clerk of the Orphans' Court at 610-782-3172 M-F from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. • The hearing upon those petitions will resume on DECEMBER 3, 2021 AT 11:30 A.M, in Courtroom 5B, Lehigh County Courthouse, 455 West Hamilton Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania, before the Hon. Michele A. Varrichio • You are warned that even if you fail to appear at the scheduled hearing, the hearing will go on without you and your rights to your son, C.G.B. born to you and R.B. in May 2017, may be ended by the Court without your being present. • You have a right to be represented at the hearing by a lawyer. You should take this notice to your lawyer at once. • If you do not have a lawyer, you may contact the Lehigh County Lawyer Referral Service by calling 610-433-7094 for information about a lowcost consultation with an attorney member of the Lehigh County Bar Association, or hire a lawyer of your choosing at your expense. • If you cannot afford a lawyer to represent you, contact the Clerk of the Orphans' Court, Lehigh County Courthouse, 455 West Hamilton
Street, Allentown, PA 1810l (Telephone: 610-7623172) to find out how to request that a lawyer be appointed for you at no cost to you. Lisa M. Spitale, Esquire Counsel for Petitioner Address: 680 Wolf Avenue Easton PA 18042 Telephone: 610-258-3757 Legal Notice No. 529736 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 18, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent
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