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Littleton council eyes string of priorities over next year Initiatives include financial sustainability, affordable housing

BY ROBERT TANN RTANN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

regarding the Reynolds fire. The fires, which Hurst said were slow moving, were all extinguished within minutes. The fires were about 10 feet by 10 feet, Hurst said.

No injuries were reported, and no structures were threatened, Hurst said. South Metro did not

Littleton’s city council is staring down a full plate of priorities for the remainder of 2022 and into 2023, hoping to tackle a slew of initiatives on financial sustainability, arts and culture, affordable housing and more.

Council members discussed their agenda with city staff during an April 12 meeting that sparked questions of how much money, and what staff, would be needed to get the jobs done.

Some goals are already underway, thanks to money from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), a federal law passed in March 2021 that gave billions of dollars in aid to states and local governments reeling from the effects of COVID-19.

Littleton received just over $12 million in aid money that needs to be fully spent by 2026 but will allow the city to be able to “do things we could never even dream of a couple years ago,” according to City Manager Mark Relph.

To meet the city’s needs for financial sustainability, staff plans to invest $3.4 million of the funds to standardize and centralize city software and hardware in what is known as enterprise resource planning.

SEE FIRES, P9

SEE COUNCIL, P6

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Venardos Circus returns to Littleton for a night of spectacle

BY ROBERT TANN RTANN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The traveling Venardos Circus made its second stop in Littleton in less than a year with a sold-out

show on April 14 that stunned audiences with acrobatic flair, daring stunts and boisterous energy.

“We’re thrilled to be here,” said circus ringmaster and founder Kevin Venardos. “(Littleton’s) an

awesome place.”

Last week’s show took place under the circus’ custom-made redand-white striped tent at the Aspen SEE CIRCUS, P10

Small grass fires burned in two areas of Littleton Cause of fires is undetermined

BY ROBERT TANN RTANN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Two small grass fires burned at Ketring Park in Littleton the night of April 11. After the flames

were extinguished around 8:30 p.m., another fire was reported about three miles away at Reynolds Landing shortly before midnight, according to South Metro Fire Rescue spokesperson Eric Hurst.

At least three calls were made to 911, the first at 8:21 p.m., about the fire at Ketring, Hurst said, with a call to police made at 11:49 p.m.

INSIDE: VOICES: PAGE 12 | LIFE: PAGE 14 | CALENDAR: PAGE 17 | SPORTS: PAGE 20

Dog trainer suggests calm teaching for COVID canines PAGE 14

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Congratulations to an ACC student Arapahoe Community College student Dayriana Sanders has been elected as 2022-23 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society International Co-President.

Dayriana, who was honored

by Colorado Community College System as a 2022 Rising Star and as a member of the 2022 PTK All-Colorado Academic Team, is also the president of ACC’s Sigma Phi Chapter of PTK as well as the president of the PTK Colorado/ Wyoming Region.

Serve on the county foundational board Arapahoe County is seeking three candidates for a foundational board of health to complete operational items associated with the launch of a single-county health department on Jan. 1, 2023.

All candidates must be residents of Arapahoe County and submit an application by April 27.

Learn more and apply at arapahoegov.com/boh.

Appreciating dispatchers Last week, the Littleton Police Department took time on social media to thank the hard work of local dispatchers as part of Public Safety Telecommunications Week.

In the post, the department said “between the thin red, white, and blue lines of public safety lies the thinnest gold line. This gold line represents those who are rarely seen, LPD Dispatchers. The calm voice in the dark night. The golden glue that holds it all together.”

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Congressman Jason Crow Announces 2022 Congressional Art Competition Congressman Jason Crow announced his third annual Congressional Art Competition. The competition will be open to high school students from across Colorado’s sixth congressional district.

Participants should submit their original artwork. The winner will have their piece displayed in the United States Capitol building.

The 2022 Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students who live in the district. The deadline for submissions is Sunday, May 1, 2022, at 11:59 pm MST. Students interested in participating should visit Team Crow’s website at crow. house.gov/services/art-competition for details about the competition.

Police assist after elderly crime Last week, the Littleton Police Department responded to a call of theft. An elderly, handicapped woman had all the lug nuts stolen from her tires. Littleton officers listened and filed a report. Then worked to get the needed parts for the vehicle, reinstalled the lug nuts, and made the car safe for her to drive.

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Taras Overchuk of Highlands Ranch brought his mother and mother-in-law from Ukraine to stay with him in Colorado in March. Overchuk, most of whose extended family is living in Ukraine, spent two weeks in his native country last month volunteering to help family members and refugees to safety. “There’s a little bit of difference from people who have relatives in the country, to people just from watching from outside.

To be closer to this problem, you can need to wear these shoes and just imagine how it is for people in Ukraine.”

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Two Coloradans just returned from providing aid in Ukraine It’s not a matter of if they’ll go back again, but when

BY TATIANA FLOWERS THE COLORADO SUN

Now that Overchuk understands medical supplies, vehicles and infrared technology are among the most-needed items, he and his friends will raise the money to purchase those items, through their new fundraising organization, Ukraine Aid Fund.

Although his nerves were tested throughout the trip, Overchuk said, traveling back home has helped him face reality, which he could not do from Colorado.

“When you are outside, you want reality to be different, and you have this internal conflict of what should be and what is reality,” he said. “But when you are there, reality sinks in and you realize you can do something to help, but you can’t fix it on your own. That helps a little bit, to just find yourself, and do your part.”

Entering Ukraine When Mares landed in Ukraine,

he planned to meet colleagues from Kosovo in Krakow, Poland, to begin the aid effort. But when the group headed to the nearest border crossing, they were met by Ukrainian border patrol guards who would only honor Mares’ U.S. passport.

Mares went on to conduct aid tasks in Ukraine as planned, while his colleagues from Kosovo helped women and children as they crossed from Poland.

While there, Mares found an animal clinic providing vaccinations and medications to abandoned animals. A worker at the clinic led him to a volunteer organization where a woman there explained that refugees often take their small dogs with them when they flee but many larger dogs are left behind.

“A lot of dogs are being left behind in the Lviv area, and are just running around, without food or shelter,” Mares said. “This lady is trying to gather as many of those (animals) as possible, and putting them in foster homes, hoping someday to reunite them with their owners.”

Mares’ translator, who studied at University of Kharkiv, in the second-largest city in Ukraine and one of the hardest hit areas since SEE UKRAINE, P4

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the war began, said many students have been stranded there since the war began. Before he returned to the U.S., Mares distributed $2,000 to students there. By the end of his trip, Mares said he and his colleagues had helped more than 20 families in Poland and Ukraine.

‘People started ignoring sirens’ It took more than 12 hours for Overchuk to get across the PolandUkraine border. As he entered his native country, thousands of people were standing in line hoping to exit as it began snowing.

“That feeling was striking to me because there were mostly women and children, and it was pretty cold and the amount of people I saw, I assumed it was a couple of days they were standing there — because the ability of the border patrol to get people through was limited and the amount of people wanting to get out was more than they could actually get through,” he said.

When Overchuk finally reached Lviv, it was hard to find restaurants serving food. Many of the larger restaurants, such as McDonald’s, had closed and moved their operations to the border to help feed refugees. But there were times that the city looked more or less normal, he said. Trams were working and people occasionally walked the streets.

When he reached Kyiv, on the

April 21, 2022 way to visit relatives, the streets were mostly empty. “The concerning thing is that people started ignoring sirens because they were just tired of hiding,” he said. “And it was concerning because it may result in more casualties. After a strike hits a building, some people may be outside, rather than hiding somewhere. Since the sirens are almost constant, people got fatigued, and started ignoring it.”

At checkpoints on his way to visit family members, military members seemed skeptical of Overchuk, often checking his car and asking why he was driving on back roads in a war zone. A few times, Overchuk called relatives, who backed up his story to help him get through to visit them.

Most of Overchuk’s family members are still in Ukraine, and have not left because they fear their husbands and fathers would be drafted into the war, if they tried to escape.

When he finally saw some of his cousins in Ukraine, Overchuk said he felt he had accomplished something major, just by being present.

“It was helpful for me, and for them, to feel more connected and supported,” he said. “Not a lot of people are entering Ukraine. More people are leaving than entering, and having some courage to go there inspires some of the people inside. I hope I brought some courage with me to them as well.”

While in Ukraine, Overchuk’s family in Colorado was worried about him being in a war zone, which — at times — made him want to leave. But when he’s in

Colorado, he worries about his family in Ukraine.

“One way or another, there is no good place to be,” he said. Overchuk said he wishes there were stronger policies in place to help Ukrainian refugees immigrate to the U.S. faster. In late March, the Biden administration announced it would accept up to 100,000 refugees from Ukraine.

As the war drags on, Overchuk said he hopes people around the world will donate to the Ukrainian military and aid organizations helping people there. In Mariupol alone, a southeastern city decimated by the war, it will take years and untold sums of money to rebuild, Overchuk said.

Amid the devastation and uncertainty, the Ukrainian government is encouraging people who can work, to resume their professional duties to help stimulate the struggling economy. Construction

workers aren’t yet focused on rebuilding but they’re conducting clean-up efforts across the country, Overchuk said. Small restaurants and cafes in some parts of Ukraine are reopening to provide a sense of normalcy for residents. “It’s definitely helping,” he said.

Overchuk said, though he’s exhausted and doesn’t sleep much, contributing to humanitarian efforts from afar has helped him cope.

“You just see the ways you can influence and help as much as you can,” he said. “But it’s still hard.”

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Colorado HOA foreclosure reform legislation moves forward

BY BRITTANY FREEMAN ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

A Colorado House of Representatives committee narrowly voted April 13 to advance a bipartisan measure aimed at limiting homeowners associations’ powers to file foreclosure cases based on fines for community-rule violations, capping such penalties and increasing due process for homeowners.

Colorado law allows HOAs to seek judicial foreclosure against homeowners who are at the equivalent of six months behind on their routine dues, also known as assessments.

But that total can include other charges, such as fines, late fees and collection costs — including the HOA’s legal fees.

As Rocky Mountain PBS and ProPublica reported last week, HOAs

across the state have initiated more than 2,400 foreclosure cases — including those involving fines — from January 2018 through February 2022. Those cases continued during the pandemic, as HOAs were not subject to government moratoriums that prevented many mortgage lenders from foreclosing.

“It is absolutely heartbreaking to hear people losing their homes over fees,” said Rep. Edie Hooton, D-Boulder, who voted in favor of the bill. “I would like to see some real meaningful progress on the HOA laws in Colorado.”

House Bill 22-1137 would not stop HOAs from seeking to foreclose against homeowners who are behind on their routine assessments SEE LEGISLATION, P7

After some HOAs gave out foreclosure notices in high numbers, the State Legislature SHUTTERSTOCK has intervened, creating a bill that is moving forward.

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The investment will allow for more transparent and faster financial updates between the city and residents, something that “we have really needed here at the city for a number of years,” according to finance director Tiffany Hooton.

Coming off the heels of Ballot Issue 3A, which raised the city’s sales tax by 0.75% after passing in the November election, staff said the city will be able to shore up its infrastructure and seek more grant opportunities.

The city has seen a strong showing in its sales and use tax, which was up 25% in 2021 compared to 2020. And with the bump in tax from 3A, the city has been able to bring in over $1.2 million between January, when it went into effect, and March.

Mayor Kyle Schlachter reminded fellow council members and staff that even though the one-off federal investments have helped buoy the city, its commitment to financial sustainability must be long standing as it emerges from the pandemic.

“It’s not just a one-time action, it’s a cultural change,” Schlachter said.

ARPA has also been critical in resurrecting the Littleton Museum and Bemis Library, which faced heavy staff cuts and reductions in its hours before about $256,000 in federal money was used in August to begin restoring its operations.

Now fully staffed with pre-pandemic hours, city staff and council members are hoping to boost the amenities as part of their plans for arts and culture, which also include investments in the Town Hall Arts Center and the city’s marketing campaign.

To pay for this in the long term, staff have proposed creating a lodging tax which council mulled during a March 22 meeting. Staff will pick up the conversation again at a future meeting and may refer to the decision to a ballot issue for the November 2022 election.

Among perhaps the most complex and ambitious proposals is to address Littleton’s need for affordable housing, which Relph has called one of the most important issues facing not just the city but the entire Front Range.

With a new land-use code, the ULUC, laying the foundation for more housing to be built throughout

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Council members are hoping to tackle a slew of initiatives on financial sustainability, arts and culture, affordable housing and PHOTO BY ROBERT TANN more.

the city, some council members are eager to take up some form of an affordable housing ordinance. The idea was discussed during a Jan. 11 study session and will be taken up again by council on May 3.

Council has also already approved $1 million in ARPA funding to be set aside for affordable housing initiatives.

Relph has called for a mix of housing types that include not just higher-density apartments but attached townhouse and row homes to support mixed-family developments.

A 2020 study found that the proportion of young families in Littleton continues to fall as housing prices climb higher. And more recently, a survey found that the Denver metro area is the fifth least affordable housing market in the country, according to the Denver Post.

It’s fueled a host of problems in Littleton including declining school enrollment and city staffing and a rise in homelessness.

“The data clearly shows that we have a high degree of people who

are families who are homeless,” Relph said.

City staff, after partnering in 2017 with research firm Root Policy to identify its housing needs, have called for thousands of new housing units to be built by 2040 to keep up with demand. But recent proposals to add high-density housing, such as at the Aspen Grove shopping center, have faced community rebuke.

And staff and council members have faced allegations from residents of not doing enough to protect the city’s community character through the city’s land-use code, something staff have vehemently pushed back on.

“We’ve gone through great lengths to try to make sure that it matches up with the community character of the surrounding area,” Relph said, adding that the ULUC includes 16 different character zones aimed at preserving Littleton’s unique features.

Other council initiatives include creating an authority board for the

n o city’s downtown, supporting envi- m ronmental stewardship and adher- P ing to good governance. But the list p of proposals will come at a cost as i more staff hires will be needed to H fill various proposed positions, such p as someone to oversee environmen- i tal efforts.

“We’re really increasing staff quite a bit,” said Councilmember At-Large Pam Grove. “Can we afford all this?”

The questions highlight one that will likely spill into future budgetary discussions as council decides which proposals it will prefer over others.

Relph said council should not be considered about spending for the remainder of the year thanks to the support of ARPA. But with inflation continuing to surge among a volatile economy, 2023 and beyond could look different. It’s why he, and other council members, have urged some caution in how ambitious to be.

“You can only increase your staff so much and do so many things,” Grove said.

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but would prohibit foreclosures in situations where the association’s lien against the home consists only of fines or the costs of collecting them. The proposal would also prevent HOAs from charging daily fines and would cap penalties at $500 per violation, the bill’s sponsors said.

“One person came to us and told us about a fee that started out at $150 and ended up being $3,000. So it racks up pretty quickly and accumulates, and we want to stop that,” Rep. Naquetta Ricks, D-Aurora, one of the bill’s sponsors, told Rocky Mountain PBS and ProPublica. “If you buy your property and you’ve been paying your mortgage, and now you have a small violation or a fee, is it right for an HOA to be able to foreclose and kick you out of your home? No, it’s not right.”

The Transportation and Local Government committee heard testimony on the bill in early March but did not take a vote until April 13. In the interim, the bill’s sponsors met with community stakeholders, including those representing the HOA industry.

Representatives for the Community Associations Institute, a trade organization for HOAs and their managers, told Rocky Mountain PBS and ProPublica that they support the overall goal of eliminating foreclosures based solely on HOA fines. But they oppose several provisions of the current proposal, including the cap on fines, while

‘One person came to us and told us about a fee that started out at $150 and ended up being $3,000. So it racks up pretty quickly and accumulates, and we want to stop that.’

Rep. Naquetta Ricks, D-Aurora

hoping to find common ground as the bill moves forward.

“This means that, if a homeowner wants to paint their house pink, has that request denied and does it anyway, the homeowner will be allowed to violate the rules for an extra $500.00 payment. The association’s only option to enforce the covenant will be to then take the owner to court. It’s better to levy a fine that actually makes breaking a rule unattractive,” said the Community Associations Institute’s Lindsay Smith, an HOA attorney.

The bill also requires HOAs to notify homeowners of delinquencies several times in different ways, including posting a notice on the home. HOA leaders have argued that such provisions could

increase management costs.

HOA homeowner advocate Stan Hrincevich said he disagrees with the argument that the proposal would result in increased costs for homeowners who pay on time, saying HOAs typically bill such costs directly to delinquent homeowners.

Rep. Kevin Van Winkle, R-Highlands Ranch, voted against the bill and told the committee that HOAs are run by volunteer boards, and that homeowners who disagree with the decisions being made in their community have the option of joining the board to change things. “This micromanages on such a microscopic level it’s actually quite incredible,” he said.

The committee passed the

bill by a vote of 7-6, with several lawmakers pointing to the dozens of foreclosure cases filed against homeowners in the Master Homeowners Association for Green Valley Ranch as a call to action.

“It is imperative that we address this problem,” said Rep. Meg Froelich, D-Greenwood Village, who added that the issue is at a “crisis point.”

The bill will still need to clear the full House and the Senate.

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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Tavern owners double down Max Taps opens second location in Centennial

BY RACHEL LORENZ SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Dave and Shelly Gardner, owners of Max Taps Co., opened their Centennial location on PHOTO COURTESY OF MAX TAPS CO. Feb. 1.

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The original location of Max Taps Co. survived 2020, a feat that shaped founder Dave Gardner’s outlook on opening a second taproom.

“If we can make it through that, with nobody allowed in a bar, it seems like we should be able to pull this off,” Gardner said of the company’s expansion to Centennial.

The new location, near the intersection of East Arapahoe Road and South Lima Street, opened in February and has 63 Colorado beers and four Colorado wines on tap. Customers can catch a game while seated at the 31-foot-long bar or watch dusk fall over Pikes Peak, Longs Peak and everything in between from the spacious, dog-friendly patio that hugs the building.

A fan of variety, Gardner said the cuisine offered outside his tap houses is always changing. A different food truck is available almost every night of the week. Tacos one evening, pierogies the next. Then gyros, schnitzel, sliders …

“If you were to come multiple times, you’d have a different experience,” Gardner said. “You get some barbecue with a nice pilsner or pizza with an IPA and it’s completely different.”

The beer at Max Taps rotates as well. When one beer runs out, it’s replaced with a similar-style beer from a different brewery.

“We have roughly the same amount of styles on tap, but we

In an effort to support fellow local businesses, Max Taps proudly serves beer and wine made in Colorado.

always switch it up,” Gardner said.

Gardner and his wife Shelly opened Max Taps’ first location in Highlands Ranch — where they live — in 2017.

Gardner said he truly appreciates the community. Its support sustained the business during the “terrifying” closure of dine-in restaurants and bars at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.

“We just love this industry so much, and we’ve had such a good experience at the other location (in Highlands Ranch),” he said.

But to his surprise, opening their second location was just as hard as opening the original, Gardner said.

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April 22 • 7:30pm Firefighters from South Metro Fire Rescue extinguish flames after a grass fire broke out on Jackass Hill Park. Officials believe it was caused by a small firework.

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post any information about the fires on social media or release any statements.

“When fires are small in size and aren’t threatening any structures, generally, we don’t make social media posts about them unless they’re widely visible or have a long duration to extinguish,” Hurst said. “Of course, any fire always feels too close to home for any of us.”

The cause of the fires is undetermined, Hurst said, adding that no evidence or suspects were identified at the scene. But he said it’s a “safe assumption that all of these fires have been human caused”

either by careless behavior or an unintentional accident.

A recent fire also broke out at Jackass Hill Park near several homes the night of March 24. That fire was believed to have been caused by a small firework, Hurst said, and left neighbors rattled.

“Incidents like this are getting a little bit more frequent than they used to,” Hurst said. “Some of it’s just careless behavior ... and not an intentional act.”

Hurst recommended residents keep up with emergency responses with PulsePoint, which tracks, and pinpoints calls being responded to by fire departments and emergency medical services.

Residents can access the service online, or through a smartphone app to also receive push notifications.

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Grove shopping mall. Performances included a thrilling trapeze swing by Laura Jaye, a sensuous dance and tricks by husband-and-wife duo Manuel and Ilenay Acosta and a classic straight jacket escape by Lady Beast.

“I’m amazed at what they can do under a little tent like this,” said Littleton resident Jeff Rataczak, who brought his wife and three children to the soldout performance.

“I thought it was really creative, the choreography and the facials, I just thought it was really, really entertaining,” said Rataczak’s daughter, Lydia.

As the show came to an end, ringmaster Venardos took to the stage to thank the audience and celebrate the circus’ journey, which began in California in 2014 and weathered a pandemic.

“The little circus that could, it’s still standing,” Venardos said. “I hope we remind you that there’s magic and wonder out there by what you saw today. And I hope you see that it belongs to you as much as it belongs to us.

Tickets for general admission are $16.50 for youth under 12 and $27 for adults. Children 24 months and younger are free.

There will also be premium reserved seating available, with tickets starting at $37.

You can go to tinyurl.com/venardoscircus to book tickets.

The troupe of Venardos Circus performs during a sold-out show at Aspen Grove April 14.

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The couple, known by stage name Duo Acosta, dazzled audience members with their elaborate yet seemingly effortless display of dances and tricks.

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EPA downgrades Colorado’s ozone problem to ‘severe’ Will force more cuts to pollution

BY MICHAEL BOOTH THE COLORADO SUN

The EPA has downgraded Colorado’s North Front Range ozone problem to “severe” from “serious,” a long-expected move that requires state and local officials to take stronger runs at cutting the healthdamaging pollution.

“The proposed reclassifications would require the State of Colorado to apply more stringent air quality measures to sources across the area,” an EPA release said, in announcing the proposed change after months of pressure from environmental advocates who said the deadlines to do so had already come and gone.

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comes with its own set of challenges.

For example, cold, snowy, don’t-want-to-leave-the-house weather hit the Front Range each of the first six weekends following the Centennial location’s opening. It put a damper on business.

But like getting married,

“Under the ‘severe’ reclassification, these requirements include the use of reformulated gasoline in summer months and a reduction of the threshold requiring control measures on emissions sources from 50 tons per year to 25 tons per year,” the EPA said.

In a previous interview that will be published on April 12, Colorado officials said the pending EPA downgrade will require hundreds of companies to get emission permits from a state system already critically backlogged. State health officials say their steep budget request is designed to clear the jam and improve the air.

It will mean state permits will be required for 473 more sources of pollution that contribute to ozone, as the threshold drops from 50 tons of covered pollutants a year to include all those emitting 25 tons or more, Air Pollution Control Director Mi-

having a child, or buying a house, Gardner said there’s no perfect time to expand.

“If the right opportunity presents itself, then you should take it,” he said. “... If it’s something you want, there’s only one way to make it happen.”

The space in Centennial — already outfitted with a cooler, bar and gorgeous views — was too good to pass up, Gardner said.

Fortunately, the days are getting longer and warmer.

chael Ogletree said. That new work will run headlong into a state health permitting system already assailed by courts and environmental groups as years behind, potentially endangering the health of more Coloradans living in highly polluted areas.

One set of permits at a key polluter, the Suncor Energy refinery in Commerce City, expired in 2012, and another in 2018, with a state court judge in January ordering Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment officials to finish renewing the permits “without delay.”

When the state did issue a revised permit that it said put important new restrictions on Suncor, the regional EPA office sent the proposed permit back for tougher revisions in March.

“Our pollution control division is really at a transition point,” CDPHE Director Jill Hunsaker Ryan said in an interview. “It’s been under-

resourced for two decades. We’re changing the way that we fund it. And I’m on a mission to really modernize and rightsize it to meet today’s air quality demands.”

EPA Regional Administrator KC Becker said, “Ground-level ozone remains one of the most challenging public health concerns we face, affecting large numbers of Coloradans and their families.” The reclassification “will make sure we are leveraging all available measures and resources as we move forward to reduce ozone pollution” with the state and other partners, she said.

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“Once it’s sunny and nice out, people just absolutely love the patio,” Gardner said.

With spring inching toward summer, Gardner’s working to make outdoor time even more enjoyable for his customers.

Starting in May, Max Taps Centennial will feature live music on Fridays and Saturdays.

“When the weather’s really nice and I see people starting to sit on that patio, it makes me really happy that we decided to do this.”

Large windows, sliding glass doors and a spacious patio make it easy for customers to enjoy the view from Max Taps’ Centennial location.

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hile we have had some roadblocks in enjoying the spring season with wind and some storms – I have to say I love this season in Colorado.

It’s the time of year to start planning gardens. Seedlings for the vegetable garden are just about ready to be transFROM THE planted from the greenlights inside to the raised beds in EDITOR the yard.

Our Douglas County reporter, Elliott Wenzler, got us a little more in the spirit of spring this week with her story and photos on Sterling Ranch being more than just a housing development.

Instead, they still have a ranch in the area with plenty Thelma Grimes of baby calves. Anytime we see those baby calves, we know it is time for spring.

Besides flowers, vegetable gardens and baby animals — I love this time of year in Colorado because of all the outdoor activities throughout the area. Living by Cherry Creek State Park, kayaking in the lake is a big favorite activity starting in springtime and going into the hot summer months.

Last weekend, I took a ride to check out the area and see if the winds would hold up for a first voyage out this spring. As I drove around the park, it was a little unnerving.

All the talk in the region right now is fires.

The fact is, there is no beginning and end to “fire season” now — it is a year-round concern for residents and fire officials.

While I love spring, as I drove around the area, a part of me hoped that we can get more rain and snow. It is not a secret that we need more moisture in the ground.

Living near Cherry Creek State Park, we looked at all the brush, all the trees in the area and we started thinking about what it would mean if a fire were to spark up. A fire can spark from an overheated car, an irresponsible person throwing out a cigarette butt, or some freak incident.

Living near this big, open area has me concerned like many residents this year as news of wildfires throughout the state has already started making the rounds. Glenwood Canyon was most recently on fire.

In Littleton, police and citizens are dealing with fires being set at night in local parks.

As we enjoy the spring this year, we as residents have to be just as vigilant this year as we have ever been before. In order to keep loving the outdoor activities this region and state has to offer, we as citizens have just as much responsibility to help protect it as the firefighters and public safety officials we rely on to keep us safe this year.

As a final note, now more than ever, do not take for granted the training and work local firefighters are doing day in and day out to be prepared in case the call comes in for another wildfire in the aera.

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ast week fans were treated to some great golf as we watched The Masters golf tournament. There were lots of incredible shots made over the four days of play, including some spectacular shots from so many of the players.

WINNING Although they were not winWORDS ners, Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa both holed out their bunker shots on the 18th hole. It was a magical and memorable moment.

A weekend golfer myself, I really enjoyed this year’s Masters tournament. Something I observe when watching professional golfers is the way that Michael Norton they manage the course. And part of the course management is what is referred to as the “swing thoughts” of the golfer before each shot. For some reason, this part of the game really stood out to me this year as I realized that although we are all not professional or even amateur golfers, our thinking most times will determine and drive our actions.

In golf, the swing thought will determine the outcome of the shot. If the thought is positive, they can almost see the ball going into the hole before even swinging the club. Conversely, if it is a negative thought, they can almost visualize the ball going into the pond before they hit the ball.

It’s funny because some amateur golfers when faced with a shot where they must clear a creek or a pond, will take out an older ball just in case it goes into the water. They are planting the negative thought in their mind before they even take the shot.

Let’s look at the tasks, projects and conversations that we have on any given day. If we see a task or project as being too difficult, doubts will

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creep into our mind, and we will continually put it off. The task or project doesn’t go away, it just keeps getting bumped down the list, creating anxiety and stress because we know that at some point, it still must get done. If our pre-task or pre-project “swing thought” is positive, We are more than likely to get after it and get it off the to-do list.

It’s no different with conversations. Whether the conversation will be a disagreement or conflict, or if is just a difficult subject that we must deal with, our pre-conversation swing thoughts are critically important. If our thoughts are nervous, negative, or angry, those thoughts will manifest themselves in the conversation. And we know that the opposite is true as well. If we go into the conversation or challenging topic that we must discuss with a confident and positive outlook, we are more than likely going to have a positive outcome, giving us even greater confidence as we move forward throughout our day.

Is this true 100% of the time? No, there are always exceptions. We could have the greatest positive attitude and still make mistakes. When faced with a difficult conversation, no matter how confident we are and hopeful that the outcome will be what we desire, we still may walk away with no resolution or compromise. But we do know what Zig Ziglar said to be true, “A positive mental attitude alone will not allow you to do anything, but a positive mental attitude will allow you to do everything much better than a negative attitude will.”

We have all heard that we become what we think about. Or if we think about something long enough and powerfully enough, sooner or later it will come to pass. We also know that the most important and most powerful story that we tell

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Appeasement is wrong path Mark Travis’ April 7 column under the headline “Ukraine should be urged to lay down arms” reads as a lengthy and internally contradictory effort at appeasement. Encouraging a democratic nation to surrender to a dictator ignores our nation’s values, and attempting to justify it as a case of “surrender now or surrender later” ignores Ukraine’s right to self-defense. Ukraine certainly has a severe challenge ahead of them, but they are beating expectations already and using every piece of equipment and other advantage they can. I’m sure that in 1776 many “wiser heads” wrote similar assessments of the Colonists’ odds at beating the most powerful military of that day, the British.

Fortunately, instead of encouraging us to lay down arms, the French sent Marquis de Lafayette, an army, and a fleet that helped General Washington win the final, decisive victory.

Mr. Travis faults “environmental radicals” for making oil costs increase globally, when it is well-documented that oil companies are making record profits right now. He says “... oil ... generates revenue vital to funding Putin’s aggression.” So why not encourage these multinationals to level off profits, reducing the value of oil Putin is still able to sell to many nations, instead of taking such a partisan snipe during a potentially global crisis?

Tens of thousands of Ukrainian civilian deaths are a catastrophe and a crime, and the guilt for those lies at the door of Putin and his military, not at Presidents Biden or Zelensky. Appeasing Putin will encourage more of the same.

Surrender would simply remove any chance of punishing these war criminals. Zelensky is doing his job of rallying and inspiring his people to defend themselves. Let’s not stand in their way.

Andrew Ehrnstein Littleton Displeased with article Your article, “Littleton City Council considers lodging tax to pay for arts, tourism” (March 31) contained a puzzling, if not sloppy, piece of reporting.

You mention “concerns” surrounding Hudson Gardens and the “prospect of the city putting up new funds for Hudson Gardens.” You refer to a councilmember commenting that it was “privately owned” but

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is the story we tell ourselves. Those stories show up in our thinking, so why not make them positive, encouraging, and filled with the expectations and outcomes that we desire?

Are your thoughts taking you closer to your goal or further away?

ABOUT LETTERS TO THE EDITOR provided no explanation about the circumstances of this situation.

Then you went on to compare this situation to the selling of O’Toole’s by the store owner.

How are these two situations comparable - neither of which are adequately explained? In addition, your use of histrionic language (referring to O’Toole’s): “… to choke the business …” was troubling.

What does concern me is that the Littleton Independent may be revealing an anti-development, anti-property rights bias in its reporting. That’s not helpful when issues related to land-use are difficult and fraught. I hope you will commit to being more thoughtful in your reporting going forward on these complex issues.

Patricia Cronenberger Littleton Reach out to vote in South Suburban Yesterday I attended the League of Women Voters forum for the candidates for the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District. The candidates are running for one of three openings on the Board and will be elected on May 3. The winning candidates will likely be elected by less than 2,000 people out of the more than 155,000 people living in the district. The board manages more than $50 million of taxpayer money each year and are elected by less than 2% of the people living in the district. Is this what democracy looks like?

One of the questions posed to the candidates was about mailing ballots to all registered voters in the district. The incumbents responded that the cost to mail out ballots would be more than $500,000 and that was too expensive. $500,000 is less than 1% of a $50 million dollar budget. It’s even less than the percentage of people voting in the board election.

Even if I agreed that $500,000 was too much to spend on the election, there is a serious engagement problem when so few taxpayers get to vote for a board that gets to spend so much taxpayer money. I encourage all your readers to visit, ssprd.org/board-election, and request their absentee ballot before April 26. It’s the only way they can participate in this exclusive election and have a say in how their tax dollars are spent.

Amy S. Conklin Littleton Could you use an adjustment in your own “swing thoughts?” I would love to hear your story at mnorton@ xinnix.com and when we realize that our thoughts do determine and influence our outcomes, it really will be a better than good year.

Michael Norton is the grateful president of XINNIX, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator to businesses of all sizes.

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OBITUARIES BOLT

Martin George “Bud” Bolt June 20, 1929 - February 6, 2022

Martin George Bolt, or “Bud” as he was often called by his friends and family, died in early February 2022 in Littleton, CO. He was 92 years old. He was born in June of 1929 in St. Louis, Missouri where he grew up and ultimately attended Washington University, graduating in 1951 with a degree in Geological Engineering. After college he enlisted in the Air Force where he served in Rapid City, South Dakota. He met his wife, Rhea, and they were married in 1952. They MOLZER

were married 69 years - shouldn’t we all be so fortunate. After living in southern California for a stretch, they moved to Colorado, where they started a family and settled down in Littleton, where he lived the rest of his life.

Bud worked for Martin Marietta and was very active in local and regional politics. Bud is survived by his wife, Rhea, his two sons Marty and Duane (wife Carol), and his two granddaughters. Services were held April 15, 2022 at Fort Logan National Cemetery.

Ann Marie Molzer

December 22, 1953 - April 5, 2022

Ann Marie Molzer (Stanko) was born December 22,1953 in Pueblo, Colorado. Shortly after, her family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico before settling in Littleton, Colorado in 1970. Ann passed away on April 5, 2022 in Aurora, Colorado after living with cancer for two years.

After graduating from Arapahoe High School in 1972, Ann attended Colorado State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences. She spent her entire career in Littleton Public Schools, teaching at Goddard Middle School from 1976 to 1986, then transferring to Littleton High School where she taught Biology, Advanced Placement Biology and Integrated Science, and serving as Science Department Chair for many years. Ann loved the pursuit of science and inspired her students and colleagues through her natural curiosity about the world we inhabit. After retirement in 2005, Ann returned to school to become a certified master gardener. She started her

own business, ‘Yard ‘n Annie,’ and dedicated many hours to helping others transform their yards into beautiful spaces.

On July 23, 1977, Ann married the love of her life, John. Together they enjoyed traveling, boating, laughing at the antics of their beloved dogs and especially spending time at their second home on a lake in Arkansas. In her free time, Ann loved to play cards, golf, read, cook and spend time in her garden.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Louise and Clarence Stanko, and her sister, Marjorie Jumper. Ann is survived by her husband John, brother-in-law Rick Molzer, nephew John Jumper, niece-in-law Patty Jumper, niece Christine Barnhorst, nephew-in-law Brad Barnhorst and numerous great nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, John requests that donations be made to St. Jude’s Hospital, the American Cancer Society, or the charity of your choice.

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oug and Elizabeth Simpson use the scientific technique of pressure and release to train dogs by developing a relationship with the animal by communicating in its natural form of language.

“It’s the technique in the Simpsons’ methodology,” said Cindy Heller, brand champion for Tenderfoot Natural Dog Training, which the couple cofounded in Boulder over 30 years ago. “The mother dogs are pack leaders that use the same technique of pressure and release to train their puppies that leave the pack.”

The Simpsons are former horse trainers and participated in competitive horse shows. Doug is a native of Colorado, and Elizabeth has lived in Colorado for about 40 years.

When the Simpsons were learning natural horsemanship, they raised about 100 animals on their property, such as dogs, cats, parrots, ferrets, turkeys, llamas and horses.

“We learned they all speak the same language and understand each other,” Elizabeth said. “It’s humans that have forgotten.”

The science they learned through natural horsemanship

working with famous “horse whisperers” started with three drills for young colts, and they found that the technique, with some tweaking, was effective with dogs.

The Simpsons said they discovered that many dog trainers were using ineffective tools.

“It didn’t seem to be changing the future of dogs and was not changing the behavior of numbers of dogs sent to shelters,” Elizabeth said.

Elizabeth said dogs can be trained without using all the harsh devices of shocking and pinching and pockets full of food.

“It’s about developing a relationship with the animals that last a lifetime,” she said. “We know what drill to use to fix it, which is very simple, essential and natural.”

Natural pressure-and-release training techniques include pressures to get the dog’s attention using a motivator such as verbal, emotional, visual, body language, tone, distance or energy. A pressure involves standing close to the dog, talking to them in a lower voice, making eye contact, tapping your hand and startling them with a finger snap or hand clap. A release involves stepping away from the dog, whispering, looking away from your dog and using a gentle touch and a warm presence.

When having a relationship with an animal, Doug said owners need to learn to understand most of their dog’s physical movements, which have meaning.

According to the Simpsons, hu-

mans and dogs understand each other through movement and eye contact.

“If you stroke them, it’s like mama washing them,” Elizabeth said. “It changes the animal’s brainwaves by calming them.

It’s hardwired into them. It’s the relationship of love, trust and respect.”

Doug said people were adopting dogs in greater numbers during the pandemic and could not handle behavior issues. COVID-19 made it worse, and many dogs were returned to shelters.

“The problem (was) people were home most of the time — they were not going to public places or taking the dog on a walk,” he said. “The dog got used to them being home and lacking socialization. When people start going back to work, it caused the dog to suffer from separation anxiety.

“Separation anxiety can cause a dog to be destructive and stressful,” Doug explained. “If they did not have aggression, they became more aggressive.”

Doug said another common problem during COVID was people giving their dogs too much free time or recess. It’s like sending a child to school with no structure or teacher, he said.

The dog’s behavior gets worse and worse, and they become very independent and don’t want to listen. The dog doesn’t learn patience. Instead, they run, chase, jump and bite. So they look for direction from their owner — the leader of the decision-maker in the world of recess.

“The right side of the brain is all adrenaline, which is the reactionary brain to react, jump and explode. With this type of energy, the dogs do whatever they want,” Doug said.

Doug said when you work with the dog, they’ll do what you ask.

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Common chemicals released in the brain’s left side, such as serotonin, dopamine and oxytocin, immediately calm them.

“If I asked the dog to sit, those chemicals are releasing so engagement mentally is more tiring then the physical,” he said. “The physical walk is also very mental with stops and pace changes. It’s a good time for them and gets their attention.”

Seth Steele took Charlie, a Chihuahua poodle, to Tenderfoot Natural Dog Training to work on crate training and handling.

“I learned that I need to be with Charlie consistently and be the pack leader, and our family is a pack,” Steele said. “He’s sleeping in a crate, not in the

Elizabeth and Doug Simpson, owners of Tenderfoot Natural Dog Training, with their dog PHOTO BY BELEN WARD Levi.

bed anymore. We correct him when he makes noises, and it worked.

Doug recommends a minimum of 30 to 40 words with every physical action or a five-word

vocabulary. Spend time together, then go back to work. It’s a limited understanding and limited engagement. The more you work with them, the calmer they become, and you become

more of a leader.

“It becomes so simple and subtle,” Doug said. “They are pretty obedient and do what you ask them to do.”

Amy Jablonski’s dog Poppy needed training. She bit Elizabeth in the face when Elizabeth tried to hold her during the first training session.

“I needed to change myself to be consistent with her training,” Jablonski said. “I took her to a birthday party with my relatives and three different dogs. I was nervous about how she would react with another dog or with one of our family members that may want to pet her. She acted so well with no issues.”

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College students display work in exhibit Miners Alley Miners Alley Theatre in Golden features a new play, “Blue Ridge,” by Abby Rosenstock, through June 5. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 2 p.m. minersalley.com, 303-935-3044.

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Cherry Creek Theatre “Ann,” by Holland Taylor, a funny play about legendary Texas Governor Ann Richards, played by Martha Harmon Pardee, will be presented by Cherry Creek Theatre Company April 22 through May 15 in the Pluss Theatre at Mizel Arts Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver. Box office: 303-800-6578, cherry-

Parker Symphony Brahms Requiem will be performed with the Colorado Saints Chorale at 7:30 p.m. May 6 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Tickets: parkeronline.org, 303-805-6800.

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Stories on Stage Your favorite Beatles hits will be performed in story and song at the next Stories on Stage show at Su Teatro, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver at 2 p.m. May 1.

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by Matt Bassono. See storiesonstage.org.

Curious Theatre Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, presents the regional premiere of “Fireflies” by Donja R. Love, April 30 through May 28, with Jada Dixon and Cajardo Lindsey. It tells the story of a fiery preacher and his wife, following the 1963 bombing of a church in Birmingham that killed four African American girls. Tickets available at the box office, curioustheatre.org or 303-623-0524.

Governor’s Art Show The 31st Annual Governor’s Art Show runs April 23 through May 22 at the Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland. Museum hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays; until 7 p.m. on Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.

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‘Once On This Island’ is fairy-tale play Performance is good way to introduce theatre to young people

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Performances of “Once On This Island” run through May 8 at Town Hall Arts Center in Littleton, and this musical, based on Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale, “The Little Mermaid,” is one that’s a fine introduction to theatre for kids. The story is about a peasant girl who lives on one of the Caribbean islands and falls in love with a wealthy boy from the other side of the island.

Divided cultures keep them apart but the Island Gods decide to assist the heroine, Ti Moune (Camryn Nailah; Little Ti Moune, Sophia Stewart or Evan Duncan), as she seeks a way to reunite with her love, Daniel, played by Steffen Beal ...

The cast dances its way through this tale, directed by Betty Hart, with choreography by Christopher Page-Sanders, who skillfully moves this large cast as the story progresses.

Costumes by David J. Castellano are created from brightly printed fabrics that make a colorful, swirling scene as gods and islanders dance through this story ... Hart was aided in crafting this complex work by assistant director Mykai Eastman and music director Lee Ann Scherlong, with orchestrated tracks created by Donna Debreceni. (There is not a live band.)

Scenic design by Phil Cope, lighting by Vance McKenzie and sound

by Curt Behm complete a complicated production.

Arabella Beaubrun plays the role of Asaka in “Once On This Island” at Town Hall Arts Center in Littleton.

Included in special effects is “the worst storm the gods had ever sent!”

Daniel is injured and Ti Moune is able to heal him eventually, with help from a god.

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The performance on Sunday, May 8 will include a talkback with cast and crew immediately following.

The large cast includes: Camryn Nailah as Ti Moune; Evan Duncan and Sophia Stevens as Little Ti Moune; Stefan Beal as Daniel; Arabella Beaubrun as Asaka; Nicole Siegler as Erzulie; Nnamdi Nwankwo as Agwe; Heidi Carann Snider as Papa Ge; Rob Payo as Tonton Julian and Daniel’s father.

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IF YOU GO “Once On This Island” at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton, runs through May 8, with tickets priced from $37 to $52. It runs 90 minutes with one 15-minute intermission. Appropriate for age 10 and older. townhallartscenter. org, 303-794-2787, ext. 5.

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A look at economic dysfunction

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he economy appears to be at a crossroads. Is it inflation or recession? There is plenty of commentary to choose from supporting FINANCIAL either position.

STRATEGIES Many wonder if it is possible for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates enough to curb inflation without causing a recession. Then we add in a Russian invasion into Patricia Kummer Ukraine and higher gas prices along with continued supply chain shortages. The economy is definitely in uncharted territory.

Interest rates have remained low since 2008, fueling the economy.

Inflation is at a 40-year high according to Bloomberg. The cure for inflation is to raise rates but doing so could also cause a recession. The

Federal Reserve is in a tricky place.

Bill Greiner, Chief Economist with Mariner Wealth Advisors, stated recently that there is only a 40% chance the economy will return to normalcy in 2022. This is due to the growth expectation for GDP (Gross Domestic Product) cooling off. This is based on the Federal Reserve beginning to raise rates, along with continuing economic problems related to COVID-19. But he also believes inflation will come down as well.

The 20-year average is 2.2 percent, and we are currently running close to 8%. As consumer expectations begin to soften and hopefully some supply chains open up, inflation is expected to decline before year end to around four percent.

Mr. Greiner sees other possibilities if the economy does not normalize: Stagflation or recession.

Stagflation is where high inflation continues, and recession is where economic growth declines. While

neither of these are great choices, how the rest of this year unfolds will be telling. If inflation persists and economic growth continues, we may be able to “grow” our way out. If interest rates rise too quickly and the money supply dries up, then GDP will likely decline. It will be difficult to have what the Federal Reserve likes to call a “soft landing,” where interest rates rise but economic growth continues to flourish.

There have been four recessions in the last 30 years¹ and they are considered a normal part of the business cycle. Recessions typically have high unemployment, which is the opposite of our current employment situation. This is why I call this a crossroad. The Fed action could point to a recession, but other economic indicators remain positive.

Currently there remains continued economic growth, solid corporate earnings, and low unemploy-

ment. These are all good signs. The stock market may remain volatile as it digests all of these changes, such as continued interest rate hikes this year.

Investors should consider market movements as opportunities with the outlook of continued economic growth and low unemployment.

But always have your emergency reserves and a well-balanced portfolio to help during these unusual times. Interest rates will need to rise to return to normal in the 2% to 2.5% range. These changes usually cause market volatility but that is a small price to pay to avoid recession.

1. The National Bureau of Economic Research Patricia Kummer has been a certified financial planner professional and a fiduciary for over 35 years and is Managing Director for Mariner Wealth Advisors, an SEC Registered Investment Adviser.

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SPORTS Fellows scores 5 goals in tight match

Valor edges Mountain Vista 14-13 in boys lacrosse

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Senior midfielder/attacker Gunnar Fellows led Valor Christian to a big boys lacrosse win on April 15.

Fellows scored five goals, including two in a decisive fourth quarter spurt to help Valor secure a 14-13 win over Mountain Vista in a game played at Valor Christian.

It was a matchup of the two best boys lacrosse teams in the state, at least according to the CHSAANow. com poll.

Valor came into the game ranked second behind top-ranked Vista. After the victory, the Eagles are 8-1 and 2-0 in league play. The Golden Eagles are 9-1 and 3-1 in the conference.

“Gunnar Fellows is our solo captain,” said Valor Head Coach Josh Hoffman. “He’s committed to West Point so he will be at Army next year. He’s a great leader. He does a good job of leading our offense and keeping our morale high.”

Fellows scored the first goal of the game and, more importantly, came through along with Connor Garrison in the fourth quarter to provide Valor with the winning margin.

Mountain Vista led 12-11 when Fellows scored with seven minutes

Mountain Vista’s Jake Stopkoski (16) celebrates after scoring one of his two goals in PHOTO BY JIM BENTON the April 15 game against Valor Christian.

remaining in the game. Garrison, who is committed to play at Sacred Heart, followed with a goal and then Fellows scored again to give Valor a

14-12 lead about 3:30 to play.

Valor kept possession for two minutes until Mountain Vista narrowed the gap to one goal with 31 seconds

showing on the clock.

“It was really important that we kept possession at the end of the game to keep the pressure off the defense,” said Fellows, who leads the team with 38 goals and 43 points. “It was really a great job for our defense giving us the ball on offense, trusting us and giving us opportunities. It was really good that we controlled the tempo of the game. It was a big win for sure. We enjoyed the win for one night but its on to the next game. It’s a long season and once we start playoffs we’ll probably see them (Vista) again.”

Besides Fellows, Garrison, Liam Goodwin and Alex Rismani each had two goals. Baden Brown had a goal and three assists.

“We try to focus on always winning the ground ball battles,” said Hoffman. “If you win the ground ball battles you have possession.

Mountain Vista is a good team, a scrappy team and I’m sure we will see them again.”

Sophomore Brown and freshman Harry Luong each picked up five ground balls for Valor.

“We been trying to focus on ourselves to make sure we’re doing the little things right,” added Hoffman.“Our coaching staff keeps emphasizing to get better.”

Junior Ethan Pearson had four goals for Vista and senior Dillon Pless had three.

Valor girls top Creek lacrosse team 19-16 Second-half surge puts Eagles in win column

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Valor Christian’s Kaley Kakac scored just one goal but she and teammates Rachel Pallo and Eliza Osburn made a big difference in a Top 5 game between the Eagles and Cherry Creek on April 9.

Valor, ranked second in the CHSAANow.com state poll, put together a surge in the second half to defeat No 3 Cherry Creek 19-16 in a game played at the Valor Christian field.

The Eagles improved to 5-2 on the season while Creek suffered its second loss in six games.

Kakac, a junior midfielder, took all the draws for Valor and won a majority of them to help the Eagles keep possession of the ball.

“I felt like I did good on the draws and stepped up to try to help our team by getting the ball and getting possession,” said Kakac.

“You have to work with your teammates in the circle and be able to communicate with them about what’s going on and getting the ball.

On a draw you just try to push it (the ball) to yourself or push it to a teammate in the circle or get it to a spot

Kaley Kakac of Valor Christian, 4, goes for the ball and is chased by Cherry Creek’s Ava PHOTO BY JIM BENTON Whitt, 20, during the April 9 game which the Eagles won, 19-16.

where your team can get the ball.”

Kaley Kakac has a .681 draw percentage for the season and 112 draw controls in seven games.

Both Valor Christian coach Terry Ellis and Cherry Creek mentor Bailey Zerr Tremaroli believed

Kakac and her midfield teammates played a key role in the outcome of the game.

“Our midfielders, Rachel Palllo, Eliza Osburn and Kaley Kakac, turned it on the second half and they knew if we had possession of

the ball we’d have a good chance of winning,” Ellis said.

“Draws are important especially at this level because there is no shot clock. So whoever controls the draws can basically control the game. I give credit to those three because they are the main draw team. If they win the draw, we have possession and can score.

It the most important thing in lacrosse, having possession of the ball and winning draws.”

Tremaroli also spoke highly of her team.

‘I’m really proud of our girls,” the Creek coach said. “I thought we fought from the first whistle until the last whistle. Valor is a great team.

“Draws are very important and Valor is good at winning the draws.

So that was a big challenge that we had to overcome. Sometimes we did it and sometimes we didn’t and I think that’s probably what the game came to was their ability to control the draws.”

Junior Reagan Digby had five goals and two assists for seven points to pace the Eagles. Eliza Osburn had four goals and three assists for seven points. Courntey Kakac and Amanda Stevens also had four goals for Valor.

Molly Threlkeld and Lilly Assini each had three goals for the Bruins.

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Eaglecrest beats top-ranked Cherry Creek Creek drops to 16-2 for the season

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Eaglecrest’s boys volleyball team showed Cherry Creek that it is tough to be the top-ranked team in the state.

The Raptors, which lost 3-0 to the Bruins in a March 24 match, dominated the No. 1 Bruins in a 3-0 victory on April 14 in the Creek gum.

Eaglecrest, ranked second in the CHSAANow.com poll, swept the Bruins with 25-18, 25-22 and 25-16 set wins.

Cherry Creek’s record dipped to 16-2 on the season and 6-1 in the Centennial League. Eaglecrest improved to 11-3 overall and 4-3 in the league.

“Before tonight in our minds we beat Eaglecrest in straight sets last time so couldn’t we do it again,” said Creek Coach Cara Quayle. “We just need to have the mentality that no match is going to be easy. Every team we play is going to put up a fight and we’re not just going to be in the game. We have to fight for it. Eaglecrest showed that we just aren’t going to be handed the game.

We have to go out and fight for every point every time we play and nothing is going to be handed to us.”

Senior Tyler Van Hare, who had four kills and four digs in the final match statistics, agreed.

“It was only our second loss of the year,” he said. “We’re going to go to practice and get better. We go into the next game, forgetting all about our record. We are 0-0 and hope for another win. I feel we’re a better team than last year. As far as skill we’re about the same but this year we’ve got a tenacity that is unbridled.”

Senior Josh Guthrie had nine kills and 19 service receives to pace the Bruins while Miles Mante had five kills. Senior Jordan Cardenas had 18 assists for the shorthanded Bruins.

“We had two kids that were out with COVID,” said Quayle.“We knew it was going to be different but we still wanted to fight for it. It didn’t go the way we expected or planned.

We’re 16-2 and if anything it just lights a fire for us and we want to

Asher Nofzinger (10) of Cherry Creek and teammate Jordan Cardenas (3) can’t block a spike by Eaglecrest’s Ayden Shaw (7) during the April 14 match.

Cherry Creek’s Tyler Van Hare (16) said the top-ranked Bruins would recover at practice after a 3-0 loss to No. 2 Eaglecrest on April 4. Van Hare had four kills, one service ace and four digs in the setback.

get after it. Next week we’ll have our regular lineup back and be ready to try to turn it around, I’ve got a great group of guys and it’s be a great season so far”.

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Cherry Creek’s Zack Filene (5) tries to lift the ball past an Eaglecrest block during the April 14 match in the Bruins’ gym. Second-ranked Eaglecrest notched a 3-0 victory PHOTOS BY JIM BENTON over top-ranked Creek.

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Colorado prepares to give $35M boost to small nonprofits

BY MARGARET FLEMING THE COLORADO SUN

Small nonprofits could receive pandemic-assistance grants of up to $100,000 through a bill proposed in the Colorado House.

House Bill 1356, known as the Small Community-based Nonprofit Grant Program, is scheduled to get its first hearing April 13 in the House Transportation and Local Government Committee. The bipartisan measure would give $35 million of federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to the Department of Local Affairs to be distributed through five “regional access partners” to at least 350 nonprofits.

The bill has been spearheaded by a multiethnic coalition of nonprofit leaders called Communities Lead, Communities Thrive, or CLCT, that serves Black, Indigenous, Latino, AAPI, LGBTQ+ and rural communities.

“A lot of our organizations don’t have access to working capital to rebuild, they’re usually smaller,”

CLCT founder Carlos Martinez said.

“Some of these challenges sometimes are even larger when you look at organizations that are in rural communities or in communities where there’s very few organizations.”

Pandemic assistance programs have benefited larger nonprofits, but smaller ones without the infrastructure to compete for grants have often been left behind. These organizations often have deeper connections within communities that lead to a better level of cultural awareness than larger groups. The proposed bill would support these smaller groups that provide critical services to those most severely impacted by the pandemic.

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to the following described Deed of Trust: To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with WITHIN THE DOVE VALLEY REGIONAL PARK/ Public Notices callregard Sheree 303.566.4088 legals@coloradocommunitymedia.com The full text of the ordinance is available for public regard to the following described Deed of Trust: CHERRY CREEK INNOVATION CAMPUS ANLegals

Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0020-2022 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 1, 2022, 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) SUNIL STEPHEN AND KRISHNA PRIYADARSHINI SUNIL Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC Date of Deed of Trust July 30, 2012 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 09, 2012 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D2087946 Original Principal Amount $326,335.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $270,831.73 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.

On February 11, 2022, 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) James A Lillie Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR NATIONWIDE EQUITIES CORP., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC Date of Deed of Trust July 23, 2020 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 12, 2020 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) E0103293 Original Principal Amount $609,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $251,765.14 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. ALL THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE AND STATE OF COLORADO, TO WIT: LOT 2, BLOCK 19, NOB HILL-SECOND FILING PURSUANT TO AFFIDAVIT OF SCRIVENER'S ERROR RECORDED ON 08/14/2020 AT RECEPTION NO. E0104548 TO CORRECT LEGAL DESCRIPTION.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Also known by street and number as: 6912 S Dexter Street, Centennial, CO 80122.

LOT 10, BLOCK 1, WILLOW CREEK FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

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

Also known by street and number as: 7855 SOUTH TRENTON ST, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112-3318.

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, 06/01/2022, 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: 4/7/2022 Last Publication: 5/5/2022 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: 02/01/2022 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Anna Johnston #51978 Ryan Bourgeois #51088 Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557 Randall Chin #31149

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 ON 08/14/2020 AT RECEPTION NO. E0104548 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, 06/15/2022, 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: 4/21/2022 Last Publication: 5/19/2022 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: 02/11/2022 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:

Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000009390543

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 # 22-026265

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

The 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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. 0020-2022 First Publication: 4/7/2022 Last Publication: 5/5/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice NO. 0030-2022 First Publication: 4/21/2022 Last Publication: 5/19/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0030-2022 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0033-2022

On February 11, 2022, 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) JANE M. ROGERS Original Beneficiary(ies) FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST Date of Deed of Trust March 17, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 28, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5043431 Original Principal Amount $252,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $170,966.73 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 40, BLOCK 2, WOLHURST LANDING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7141 S. BRYANT STREET, LITTLETON, CO 80120.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/15/2022, 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: 4/21/2022 Last Publication: 5/19/2022 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: 02/11/2022 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: Erin Croke #46557 Steven Bellanti #48306 Holly Shilliday #24423 Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-21-896138-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. 0033-2022 First Publication: 4/21/2022 Last Publication: 5/19/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

City and County PUBLIC NOTICE

NEXATION KNOWN AS THE CHERRY CREEK INNOVATION CAMPUS PROPERTY FROM ARAPAHOE COUNTY MIXED USE (MU) TO CITY OF CENTENNIAL EDUCATION, INSTITUTIONAL, RECREATION (ED) UNDER THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk and is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-754-3324. by a vote of 9 in favor and 0 against.

(First published April 4, 2022)

By order of Barbara Setterlind, City Clerk Legal Notice No. 530222-60222 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A LODGING & ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE MAY 5, 2022

Legal Notice No. 530226-60226 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, April 18, 2022, the Centennial City Council approved the following ordinance on second and final reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2022-O-06 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE CITY KNOWN AS THE DOVE VALLEY REGIONAL PARK/CHERRY CREEK INNOVATION CAMPUS ANNEXATION The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk and is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-754-3324. by a vote of 9 in favor and 0 against.

(First published April 4, 2022)

Notice is hereby given that the Centennial Liquor Licensing Authority will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., via Virtual Meeting, to consider an application for a new L&E License for B-Ball Games LLC dba B-Ball Games: The Basketball Social House located at 7450 S. University Blvd. Suite 200, Centennial, CO 80122 The applicant is an LLC: B-Ball Games LLC 10645 Redvale Road Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 Public comment will be heard at the virtual hearing or written communications regarding the issuance of this license may be submitted to the Liquor License Administrator, via email at clovelace@ centennialco.gov by no later than May 5, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

By order of Barbara Setterlind, City Clerk Legal Notice No. 530225-60225 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice

By:Barbara Setterlind, MMC, City Clerk

ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. GDP21-002, ARCADIA / GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Legal Notice No. 530223-60223 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, April 18, 2022 the Centennial City Council passed on first reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2022-O-16 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, DESIGNATING THE SITE SELECTION AND CONSTRUCTION OF MAJOR NEW DOMESTIC WATER AND SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND MAJOR EXTENSION OF EXISTING DOMESTIC WATER AND SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS, SITE SELECTION AND CONSTRUCTION OF MAJOR FACILITIES OF A PUBLIC UTILITY, SITE SELECTION OF RAPID OR MASS TRANSIT TERMINALS, STATIONS, AND FIXED GUIDEWAYS, SITE SELECTION OF AIRPORTS, AND SITE SELECTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SITES AS MATTERS OF STATE AND LOCAL INTEREST, ADOPTING ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES, REGULATIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO SUCH MATTERS OF STATE AND LOCAL INTEREST, AND REPEALING AND REPLACING THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL REGULATIONS FOR AREAS AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNATED AS MATTERS OF STATE AND LOCAL INTEREST

BY REFERENCE The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk.

The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-754-3324. The full text of the ordinance is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com.

By:Barbara Setterlind, MMC, City Clerk

PROPOSAL: The applicant is seeking approval to rezone a 32.21-acre parcel from R-A PUD to Planned Unit Development (PUD). This PUD will consist of a mixed housing development containing 352 rental apartments and 168 for sale paired homes. The apartments will be three-stories with a maximum height of 50 feet and the two-story paired homes will have a maximum height of 30 feet. A five-acre public park is also proposed and will be located in the northern portion of the site and provide a buffer between the homes north of the property and the development.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 10, 2022, at 9:30 A.M., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Arapahoe County Board of County Commission permits, a public hearing will be held; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described GDP21-002, Arcadia / General Development Plan. The public hearing will be held at 5334 S Prince St., East Hearing Room, Littleton CO 80120, with the option to participate remotely. The agenda will typically be posted by the Friday afternoon preceding the hearing and can be viewed on our website at https://arapahoe. legistar.com/Calendar. You can also listen to, or speak at, the meeting by calling 1-855-436-3656.

To join the speaking queue, press *3 on the telephone keypad.

More information about this proposal is available at the offices of the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S Lima St., Centennial CO 80112 (please call ahead to schedule an appointment), by calling 720-874-6650, or by emailing planning@ arapahoegov.com during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday).

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Legal Notice No. Arap 1058 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Legal Notice No. 530234-60234 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE PUBLIC

CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, April 18, 2022, the Centennial City Council approved the following ordinance on second and final reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2022-O-09

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, April 18, 2022, the Centennial City Council approved the following ordinance on second and final reading:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO APPROVING INITIAL ZONING OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE DOVE VALLEY REGIONAL PARK/ CHERRY CREEK INNOVATION CAMPUS ANNEXATION KNOWN AS THE SEMSWA PROPERTY FROM ARAPAHOE COUNTY MIXED USE (MU) TO CITY OF CENTENNIAL PUBLIC OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION (OSR) UNDER THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

ORDINANCE NO. 2022-O-08

by a vote of 9 in favor and 0 against.

(First published April 4, 2022)

Public Notice

By: Barbara Setterlind, City Clerk

CITY OF CENTENNIAL

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO APPROVING INITIAL ZONING OF PROPERTY

inspection in the office of the City Clerk and is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-754-3324.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado will conduct a public hearing on Monday, May 2, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. regarding ORDINANCE NO. 2022-O-15, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO AMENDING SECTION 2-4-300 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE COMPOSITION OF THE CENTENNIAL SENIOR COMMISSION. The public hearing will be held at the Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Council Chambers, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Copies of Ordinance No. 2022-O-15 are available for inspection by the public on the City’s website: www.centennialco. gov. Interested parties may file written comments with the City Clerk, at: councilcomments@centennialco.gov or by mailing them to City Clerk, 13133

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Public Notices E. Arapahoe Rd, Centennial, CO 80112 any time prior to April 18, 2022. Any written comments received will be provided to City Council prior to the Public Hearing and made part of the record. /s/Barbara Setterlind, MMC, City Clerk Legal Notice No. 530232-60232 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, April 18, 2022, the Centennial City Council approved the following ordinance on second and final reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2022-O-13 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ENTENNIAL, COLORADO, APPROVING A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO AND CORE ELECTRIC OOPERATIVE (“GRANTEE”) TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL AND AMENDING ARTICLE 4 OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk and is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-754-3324. by a vote of 9 in favor and 0 against.

(First published April 4, 2022) By: Barbara Setterlind, City Clerk Legal Notice No. 530231-60231 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice GREENWOOD VILLAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAWS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT LA LOMA DTC, LLC D/B/A LA LOMA by application dated March 14, 2022 has requested the Local Liquor Licensing Authority of the City of Greenwood Village to grant a Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License at 8000 East Belleview Avenue Unit G-10, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 to sell malt, vinous, and spirituous liquor for on-premises consumption.

A Public Hearing to consider the application has been scheduled to be held before the City Council of the City of Greenwood Village acting as the Local Licensing Authority on May 2, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Greenwood Village City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Any party of interest shall be allowed to present evidence and to cross examine witnesses at the Public Hearing.

Names of officers/stockholders with 10% or more interest: William Brinkerhoff, 3340 S Perry Park Road, Sedalia, CO 80135 – 100% Information as to the application, procedures, petitions or remonstrances may be obtained from the City Clerk at Greenwood Village City Hall.

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE JACKIE EDWARDS LICENSING SPECIALIST Legal Notice No. 530243 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado will conduct a public hearing on Monday, May 16, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. regarding ORDINANCE NO. 2022-O16 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, DESIGNATING THE SITE SELECTION AND CONSTRUCTION OF MAJOR NEW DOMESTIC WATER AND SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND MAJOR EXTENSION OF EXISTING DOMESTIC WATER AND SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS, SITE SELECTION AND CONSTRUCTION OF MAJOR FACILITIES OF A PUBLIC UTILITY, SITE SELECTION OF RAPID OR MASS TRANSIT TERMINALS, STATIONS, AND FIXED GUIDEWAYS, SITE SELECTION OF AIRPORTS, AND SITE SELECTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SITES AS MATTERS OF STATE AND LOCAL INTEREST, ADOPTING ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES, REGULATIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO SUCH MATTERS OF STATE AND LOCAL INTEREST, AND REPEALING AND REPLACING THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL REGULATIONS FOR AREAS AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNATED AS MATTERS OF STATE AND LOCAL INTEREST BY REFERENCE. The public hearing will be held at the Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Council Chambers, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Copies of Ordinance No. 2022-O-16 are available for inspection by the public on the City’s website: www.centennialco. gov. Interested parties may file written comments with the City Clerk, at: councilcomments@centennialco.gov or by mailing them to City Clerk, 13133 E. Arapahoe Rd, Centennial, CO 80112 any time prior to April 21, 2022. Any written comments received will be provided to City Council prior to the Public Hearing and made part of the record.

Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF CENTENNIAL

CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING AMENDMENT TO THE 2022 BUDGET AND CORRESPONDING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, April 18, 2022 the Centennial City Council passed on first reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2022-O-15 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO AMENDING SECTION 2-4-300 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE COMPOSITION OF THE CENTENNIAL SENIOR COMMISSION The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk.

The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-754-3324. The full text of the ordinance is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com.

By: Barbara Setterlind, City Clerk Legal Notice No. 530228-60228 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado will conduct public hearings on Monday, May 2, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center located at 13133 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial Colorado 80112 (“Civic Center”) regarding amendment of the previously adopted City of Centennial 2022 Budget and a corresponding supplemental appropriation. Copies of the current and proposed amended City of Centennial 2022 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 amended 2022 Budget with the City Clerk, in writing at cityclerksoffice@centennialco. gov anytime prior to final adoption on May 2, 2022. /s/Barbara Setterlind, MMC, City Clerk Legal Notice No. 530233-60233 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

CITY OF CENTENNIAL

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, April 18, 2022, the Centennial City Council approved the following ordinance on second and final reading:

CITY OF CENTENNIAL

ORDINANCE NO. 2022-O-10 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO APPROVING INITIAL ZONING OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE DOVE VALLEY REGIONAL PARK/ CHERRY CREEK INNOVATION CAMPUS ANNEXATION, KNOWN AS THE SG PROPERTY, FROM ARAPAHOE COUNTY MIXED USE (MU) TO CITY OF CENTENNIAL ACTIVITY CENTER WITH MODIFICATIONS UNDER THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk and is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-754-3324. by a vote of 9 in favor and 0 against.

(First published April 4, 2022) By: Barbara Setterlind, City Clerk Legal Notice No. 530227-60227 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A HOTEL & RESTAURANT LICENSE MAY 5, 2022 Notice is hereby given that the Centennial Liquor Licensing Authority will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., via Virtual Meeting, to consider an application for a new H&R License for C Amore LLC dba C Amore Italian Restaurant located at 6232 S. Parker Rd. Centennial, CO 80016 The applicant is an LLC: C Amore LLC 12267 N 4th St. Parker, CO 80134 Public comment will be heard at the virtual hearing or written communications regarding the issuance of this license may be submitted to the Liquor License Administrator, via email at clovelace@ centennialco.gov by no later than May 5, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

By order of Barbara Setterlind, City Clerk Legal Notice No. 530221-60221 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, April 18, 2022, the Centennial City Council approved the following ordinance on second and final reading:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, April 18, 2022, the Centennial City Council approved the following ordinance on second and final reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2022-O-14 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, AMENDING SECTIONS 4-1-30 AND 4-1-210 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE, REINSTATING THE EXCLUSION FOR SALES OF CERTAIN SOFTWARE PROGRAMS FROM SALES TAX AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk and is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-754-3324. by a vote of 9 in favor and 0 against.

(First published April 4, 2022) By:Barbara Setterlind, MMC, City Clerk Legal Notice No. 530224-60224 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, April 18, 2022, the Centennial City Council approved the following ordinance on second and final reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2022-O-07 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO APPROVING INITIAL ZONING OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE DOVE VALLEY REGIONAL PARK/ CHERRY CREEK INNOVATION CAMPUS ANNEXATION KNOWN AS THE DOVE VALLEY REGIONAL PARK PROPERTY FROM ARAPAHOE COUNTY MIXED USE (MU) TO CITY OF CENTENNIAL PUBLIC OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION (OSR) UNDER THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk and is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-754-3324. by a vote of 9 in favor and 0 against.

(First published April 4, 2022)

By: Barbara Setterlind, City Clerk

Legal Notice No. 530235-60235 First Publication: April 21, 2022

Legal Notice No. 530229-60229 First Publication: April 21, 2022

Legal Notice No. 530205 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Metro Districts Budget Hearings Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDED 2021 BUDGET LITTLETON VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Amended Budget for fiscal year 2021 has been submitted to the Board of Directors ("Board") of the Littleton Village Metropolitan District No. 2 ("District"). A copy of the proposed Amended 2021 Budget is available for inspection by the public at the office of the District’s Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado. The District Board will consider the proposed Amended 2021 Budget at a public hearing to be held during a regular meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on April 26, 2022, via Microsoft Teams. Please contact Rachel Alles at rachel.alles@claconnect.com no later than 4:00 p.m. on April 25, 2022 in order to obtain the information for attending the meeting. The Board may take action on the proposed Amended 2021 Budget during the regular meeting following the Public Hearing. Any interested elector of the District may file or register any objections thereto with the Board prior to the final adoption of the Amended 2021 Budget.

LITTLETON VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 By: /s/ Phil Cernanec President of the Board Legal Notice No. 530244 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Bids and Settlements Public Notice NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Metropolitan Districts

SANTA FE PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-4 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on February 28, 2022, there were not more candidates than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, for each of the Santa Fe Park Metropolitan District Nos. 1-4 (collectively, the “Districts”). Therefore, the elections for the Districts to be held on May 3, 2022 are hereby cancelled.

The following candidates for each of the Districts are declared elected by acclamation: Nathaniel Benjamin Both: Until May 2025 Timothy Lee Westbrook: Until May 2025

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 May 3, 2022. 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 May 3, 2022. 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: March 31, 2022.

Legal Notice No. 530209 First Publication: March 31, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Not consecutive publications Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 38-26-107, C.R.S., that on May 16, 2022 final settlement with Insituform Technologies, LLC., will be made by South Arapahoe Sanitation District for the “2021 Capital Improvement Program Project” subject to satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said facilities by the District.

Any individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, limited liability company, partnership, association, or other legal entity that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or its subcontractor, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, at any time up to and including the time of 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 with South Arapahoe Sanitation District, c/o, Darryl Farrington, Semple, Farrington, Everall & Case, PC, 1120 Lincoln Street #1308, Denver, CO 80203, on or before the date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to final settlement will release the District, its Board of Directors, officers, employees and agents of and from any and all liability for such claim. s/s South Arapahoe Sanitation District Legal Notice No. 530242 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: April 28, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Summons and Sheriff Sale

Sealed bids in an envelope marked:

Public Notice

SWMWSD - 2022 DCIP SANITARY AND WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CASE NO.: 2021CV031618 Div: 204

will be received and opened by Southwest Metropolitan Water and Sanitation District Offices at 8739 W. Coal Mine Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123, until 10:00a.m. on Friday, May 13, 2022.

The SWMWSD-2022 DCIP SANITARY AND WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT includes the replacement of 230 LF of active 8” PVC sanitary line between two existing manholes, manhole and 6 - 4” service reconnections, asphalt patch paving, roto-milling and overlay in a residential area. For the water line replacement, approximately 2300 LF of water main replacement with 16” PVC, and approximately 200 LF of water main replacement and connections with 12” and 8” PVC, and asphalt patch paving, roto-milling and overlay of the sections in S. Kipling Pkwy, north of Coal Mine Avenue. There is one 8” concrete asbestos water line connection. The project is situated in the Southwest Metropolitan Water and Sanitation District, in Littleton, Colorado.

The schedule is as follows: • April 22, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. - Drawings, Specifications and Bid Forms may be obtained online at rgengineers.com under “Project Bidding”.

• May 13, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. - Bids will be received and opened at 8739 W. Coal Mine Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123.

• September 9, 2022 – Project Completion.

The Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities or technical defects, so the best interests of the District may be served, and may reject any and all bids, and shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder as determined by the District.

Public Notice

By:Barbara Setterlind, MMC, City Clerk

(303) 858-1800

Legal Notice No. 530230-60230 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTIONS and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

by a vote of 9 in favor and 0 against.

WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122

Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of fortyfive (45) days after the time fixed for bid closing.

ORDINANCE NO. 2022-O-12

(First published April 4, 2022)

Contact Person for Districts: Clint C. Waldron, Esq.

By: Barbara Setterlind, City Clerk

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, APPROVING AN ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH CHERRY CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 5 FOR THE CHERRY CREEK INNOVATION CAMPUS PROPERTY WITHIN THE DOVE VALLEY REGIONAL PARK/ CHERRY CREEK INNOVATION CAMPUS ANNEXATION The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk and is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-754-3324.

/s/ Ashley B. Frisbie Designated Election Official

RG and Associates, LLC Karl A. Kluge Senior Construction Manager cc: Jim R. Landry, PE, RGA Legal Notice No.530146 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: May 5, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT BID PACKAGE #01 Furniture CMGC Services for Newton Middle School Notice is hereby given that Littleton Public Schools in the county of Arapahoe will on or about May 3, 2022 pay retainage and make final settlement with Bottom Line Design LLC dba BC Interiors for BID PACKAGE #01 Furniture CMGC Services for Newton Middle School. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the contractor identified above or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFF: SABLE LANDING CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, v.

DEFENDANTS: WAI YEE TSUI; and ROBINWOOD CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Sheriff's Office of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado at 10 O’clock .A.M., on the 26th day of May 2021, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3845. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $8,694.86.

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 January 11, 2022 and C.R.S. §38-38-101 et seq. by SABLE LANDING CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on September 20, 2021 at E1146209 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 Condominium Declaration for Sable Landing recorded on October 18, 1978 at 1903900, Book 3100 Page 471 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 Sable Landing Condominium Association against real property legally described as follows: Condominium Unit 1037, in Condominium Building 10, Sable Landing, according to the Commencing Map for Sable Landing Subdivision Filing No. 1, Phase 6, recorded in Plat Book 48 at Page 39, and as defined in the Condominium Declaration recorded October 18, 1979 in Book 3100 at Page 471; and Amendments thereto recorded in Book 3206 at Page 106; Book 3199 at Page 400; Book 3240 at Page 166; Book 3296 at Page 196; Book 3258 at Page 681, Book 3287 at Page 781; Book 3359 at Page 739; and in Book 3363 at Page 373, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.; Also known as: 14892 E. Kentucky Dr., #1037, Aurora, CO 80012.

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Public Notices All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3845. The attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Kate M. Leason, Reg. No. 41025, Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang Street, Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011, 303.432.9999.

DATE: February 15, 2022 Tyler S. Brown Arapahoe County Sheriff By: Sgt Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 530097 First Publication: March 31, 2022 Last Publication: April 28, 2022 Published in: Littleton Independent 750 W Hampden Ave, Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 Case Number: 2021CV030480 Plaintiff: APPLETREE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation, Defendants: SIGNE K. OSTRENG; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; RECOVERY ACE, INC.; 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 SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE Under an Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Default Judgment in Rem in Favor of Plaintiff and Against Defendants Signe K. Ostreng and Recovery Ace, Inc. and for an Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure entered on November 18, 2021, in the above titled action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows: Original Lienee: Signe K. Ostreng Original Lienor: Appletree Condominium Association Current Holder of the evidence of debt: Appletree Condominium Association Date of Lien being foreclosed: September 24, 2019 Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed: September 25, 2019 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Information: D9100739 Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $1,315.40 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof: $16,372.64 Amount of Judgment entered November 18, 2021: $14,841.19

Defendants: YEVONNE WILLIAMS; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION; COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY; and PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated November 29, 2021 and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S.,

by LOUISIANA PURCHASE II HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, a Colorado nonprofit corporation., the current holder and owner of a statutory lien against the real property located in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS legally described as follows, to wit: Condominium Unit 104, In Building 2, Louisiana Purchase II Condominiums, in accordance with and subject to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Louisiana Purchase II Condominiums recorded September 30, 1998 at Reception No. A8155656, and Annexation recorded November 12, 1998 in Plat Book 155 at Page 73 and Affidavit recorded November 30, 1998 at Reception No. 1998 at Reception No. A8193088, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

It is also known by street and number as 1308 South Danube Way Unit 104, Aurora, Colorado 80017.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10 o’clock a.m. on the 2nd day of June, 2022, at the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters Building, 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 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.

The covenants of said Declaration have been violated as follows: failure to pay assessments that have come due, more accurately described in the Order.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. All inquiries for information related to this sale must be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112 or by calling (720) 874-3845. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above-described lien is Joshua Myers. Attorney Registration Number 53309, Moeller Graf, P.C. 385 Inverness Parkway, Suite 200, Englewood, CO 80112, (877) 279-4499.

Date: March 1, 2022 Tyler S. Brown, Arapahoe County Sheriff County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

Description of property to be foreclosed:

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff

Condominium Unit 12 in Condominium Building F, The Appletree Condominiums, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Legal Notice No. 530137 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: May 5, 2022 Published in: Littleton Independent

Also known as: 9887 E. Peakview Avenue, #F12, Englewood, CO 80111.

THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AS DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN. 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 May19, 2022, 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, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. **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 15th day of February, 2022.

Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 530092 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO CASE NO.: 2021CV31259 DIVISION: 15 Sheriff’s Sale No. ACCIV2200828 Plaintiff: LOUISIANA PURCHASE II HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

750 W Hampden Ave, Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112 Case No.: 2021CV32024 Division: 15 Plaintiff: APPLE VALLEY EAST CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC, a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendants: EMMANUEL MCKINNON; YVONNE MCKINNON; BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC; CITY OF AURORA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION REHAB PROGRAM; and PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY Attorneys for Plaintiff MOELLER GRAF, P.C. Joshua Myers, #53309 jmyers@moellergraf.com Bujar Ahmeti, #42373 K. Christian Webert, #43739 385 Inverness Parkway, Suite 200 Englewood, Colorado 80112 Office: (720) 279-2568 FAX: (720) 279-2569 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: YVONNE MCKINNON You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in the above-captioned action, by filing with the clerk of the court an answer or other response, in writing. You are required to file your answer or other response within thirty-five (35) days after the service of this summons upon you is complete. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication, as provided below. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

If you fail to file your written answer or other response to the complaint within thirty-five (35) days after the date of the last publication, as provided below, then judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without providing you further notice.

This is an action for judicial foreclosure under C.R.C.P. Rule 105 and damages. Plaintiff seeks

to foreclose a lien on the following property: Condominium Unit A, Building 72, Apple Valley East Condominiums, according to the Map recorded April 8, 1974 in Map Book 26 at Pages 30 to 33, inclusive and supplements thereof and an Affidavit correcting said Map recorded September 3, 1974 in Book 2271 at Page 256, and the Condominium Declaration for Apple Valley East Condominiums, recorded April 8, 1974 in Book 2226 at Page 205, and the Supplement thereto recorded October 7, 1974 in Book 2280 at Page 603 and Second Supplement recorded October 31, 1974 in Book 2286 at Page 494, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado; also known by street and number as 72 Newark Street, Unit A, Aurora, Colorado 80012.

Date signed and issued: March 30, 2022.

MOELLER GRAF, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff /s/ Joshua Myers Joshua Myers, #53309 Associate Attorney Legal Notice No. 530156 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: May 5, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 Plaintiff: U.S. Bank National Association, its successors and assigns v.

Defendants: Jennie Jacobson; Beckie Lee Martinez a/k/a Beckie Martinez; Joan Lopez, as Clerk and Recorder for Arapahoe County; Mark Ferrandino, as Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Revenue Attorneys for Petitioner: Amanda Ferguson, #44893 Toni M. Owan, #30580 Heather Deere, #28597 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250 Lakewood, CO 80228 Ph: 303-274-0155 Fx: 303-274-0159 E-mail: infoco@hwmlawfirm.com Case Number: 2022CV30228 Division: 202 SUMMONS To the Defendant named above: Beckie Lee Martinez a/k/a Beckie Martinez YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the Complaint filed in this action. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after such service upon you. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee. Service of this Summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within the applicable time period, judgment by default may be entered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint, without any further notice to you.

Under an Order for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered on November 18, 2021, in the above-captioned civil action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as described below.

All inquiries for information related to this sale must be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112, or by calling (720) 874-3845.

SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS legally described as follows, to wit:

Legal description of the real property: LOT 113, BLOCK 2, SUNSTONE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on June 2, 2022 at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112.

It is also known by street and number as 1602 South Idalia Circle, Unit J, Aurora, Colorado 80017.

Record owner(s) of real property: AMANDA WARREN Association/Foreclosing Entity: SUNSTONE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation Interest foreclosed: Statutory lien for unpaid assessments per C.R.S. § 38-33.3-316, as perfected by the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions Sunstone Subdivision Filing Number One, recorded on November 09, 1982, at Reception No. 2219373 (Book 3732, Page 523) in the Clerk & Recorder’s Office for the County of Arapahoe, Colorado (“Declaration”). More accurately defined in the Order for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure, issued by the Court on November 18, 2021, a certified copy of which was recorded on December 09, 2021, at Reception No. E1186791 in the Clerk & Recorder’s Office for the County of Arapahoe, Colorado (“Order”).

Amount of judgment entered on November 18, 2021: $10,090.37 with post-judgment interest at 12% per annum. The amount of the foreclosed lien is not stagnant.

Amount of foreclosed lien as of January 24, 2022: $11,650.21.

Attorneys for Association: Moeller Graf, P.C.; Attn: Joshua S. Myers, Reg. No. 53309; jmyers@ moellergraf.com; 385 Inverness Pkwy., Ste. 200, Englewood, CO 80112; Phone: (877) 279-4499.

THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN DESCRIBED ABOVE.

Lot 5, Block 2, Trail Ridge Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado also known as 5861 S. Quatar Cir, Centennial, CO 80015.

**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3845. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above-described lien is: Tammy M. Alcock, Esq. Alcock Law Group, PC 19751 E Mainstreet, Suite 225 Parker, CO 80138 Dated: March 1, 2022 Tyler Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 530139 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: May 5, 2022 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225, Englewood, Colorado 80110

Notice to Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Carol J. Cameron, Deceased Case Number: N/A All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative June 1, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Lisa Cox, Personal Representative 2027 S. Kingston Court Aurora, Colorado 80014

The covenants of said Declaration have been violated as follows: failure to pay assessments that have come due, more accurately described in the Order for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure.

Legal Notice No. 530191 First Publication: April 14, 2022 Last Publication: April 28, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Civil Unit of the Sheriff’s Office for the County of Arapahoe, Colorado, will sell the real property described above and the improvements thereon at 10:00 AM, on the 2nd day of June, 2022, in front of the building at the Sheriff’s Office Admin Building at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, Colorado 80112, to the highest and best bidder.

The Association and its attorney do not make any 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.

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of SHARON K. ALLEN, a/k/a SHARON KAY ALLEN, AND SHARON ALLEN, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30352 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 August 15, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

George Allen, Personal Representative 4482 South Argonne Court

A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. This is a declaratory judgment action to obtain title to the property more particularly described in the Complaint. This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.

Date signed: March 1, 2022.

Aurora, Colorado 80015

Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff County of Arapahoe, Colorado

Legal Notice No. 530189 First Publication: April 14, 2022 Last Publication: April 28, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Dated: April 7, 2022 By: Amanda Ferguson, #44893

Legal Notice No. 530140 First Publication Date: April 7, 2022 Last Publication Date: May 5, 2022 Published in the: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110

Legal Notice No. 530204 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: May 19, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice To: GIGI SABRUNO: You are notified that you have 10 days after publication for this notice of levy to file your claim of exemption with the District Court of Arapahoe County, 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 in Case 2020CV030941 entitled: 2009 CUSA COMMUNITY OWNER, LLC d/b/a CAMDEN CALEY d/b/a CAMDEN v. GIGI SABRUNO, a/k/a GIGI ELLEN SABRUNO, a/k/a GI GI ELLEN SABRUNO, a/k/a GI GI ESABRUNO, a/k/a GIGI ELLEN CLYDE, a/k/a GIGI ELLEN CLYDE SABRUNO, a/k/a GI GI E. SABRUNO, a/k/a GIGI G. SABRUNO, a/k/a GI G. CLYDE, a/k/a GIGI SUBRUNO, a/k/a GIGI E. CLYDESABRUNO, a/k/a GIGI CLYDESABRUNO, a/k/a GIGI SABUNO, a/k/a GIGI SABURUNO, a/k/a GIGI E. LABRUNO, a/k/a GI G. SABRUNO $9,180.65 garnished at Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Denver, CO 80202.

Legal Notice No. 530162 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: May 19, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO Case No.: 2021CV31655 Division: 204 SALE NO. ACCIV2200827 Plaintiff: SUNSTONE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation vs.

Defendants: AMANDA WARREN; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY; COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY; and PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff

Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No.: 2021CV31854 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Plaintiff: TRAIL RIDGE ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendant: LUKE M. CONWELL; BRANDI L. CONWELL aka BRANDI NELSON aka BRANDY MUSTACA; NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC dba MR. COOPER; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; SUE SANDSTROM, TREASURER, Arapahoe County Public Trustee TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: RE: Sheriff’s Sale of Real Property pursuant to Order on Verified Motion for Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S. This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the Order on Verified Motion for Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure issued by the Arapahoe County District Court case number 2021CV31854 captioned TRAIL RIDGE ASSOCIATION, INC. v. LUKE M. CONWELL; BRANDI L. CONWELL aka BRANDI NELSON aka BRANDY MUSTACA; NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC dba MR. COOPER; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; SUE SANDSTROM, TREASURER, Arapahoe County Public Trustee, dated January 4, 2022, and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S., by the TRAIL RIDGE 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 recorded on April 19, 1985 at Reception #2523061 which establishes a lien for the benefit of Trail Ridge Association, Inc. (“Declaration”) WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Rudy Trujillo, a/k/a Rudy R. Trujillo, a/k/a Rudy Richard Trujillo, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30316 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 August 21, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Geraldine Trujillo, Personal Representative 3385 W. Dakota Avenue Denver, Colorado 80219 Legal Notice No. 530207 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: May 5, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Alma J. Ryan, aka Alma Jeanne Ryan, and Alma Ryan, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30357 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 August 31, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

T. Michael Carrington Attorney to the Personal Representative 8400 E. Prentice Avenue, Suite 1500 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. 530208 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: May 5, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112 In the Matter of the Estate of: Henry Lee Butler, a/k/a Harry L Butler,

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Public Notices a/k/a Harry Butler, Deceased Tony C. Rossi #45051 Rossi Law, LLC 6215 Corporate Dr, Ste 101 Colorado Springs, CO 80919 Phone: (303) 859-4173 Email: Tony@RossiLawLLC.com Case Number: 2022PR030394 AMENDED NOTICE OF NON-APPEARANCE HEARING BY PUBLICATION A hearing on the PETITION FOR ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY AND FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: June 6, 2022

Time: 8:00 a.m.

Address: 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112 Legal Notice No. 530193 First Publication: April 14, 2022 Last Publication: April 28, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of SHARON LOUISE LYLES, a/k/a SHARON L. LYLES, a/k/a SHARON LYLES, a/k/a SHARON LOUISE HORTON, a/k/a SHARON L. HORTON, a/k/a SHARON HORTON, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30209 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Arapahoe Probate Court of the City and County of Arapahoe, Colorado on or before August 15, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Chandler W Lyles, Personal Representative 14373 E Marina Dr. Aurora, CO 80014 Legal Notice No. 530188 First Publication: April 14, 2022 Last Publication: April 28, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LeeAnn Elliott, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30444 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado or on or before August 22, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred.

Joshua P. Taylor, Personal Representative 504 Porter Avenue Keenesburg, CO 80643 Legal Notice No. 530240 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: May 5, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of PATRICIA MAE HINE, also known as PATRICIA M. HINE, and PATRICIA HINE, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30330 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 August 8, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Patricia A. Strauser, Personal Representative 402 Jennings Ave. Hot Springs, SD 57747 Legal Notice No. 530164 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Rebecca Lynn Thompson, a/k/a Rebecca L. Thompson, and Rebecca Thompson, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30350

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Larene Shirley Kreft, aka Larene S. Kreft, aka Larene Kreft, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30302

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 August 8, 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 August 22, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jennifer Lupas, Personal Representative 19192 E. Wyoming Place, Apt. 108 Aurora, Colorado 80017 Legal Notice No. 530246 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: May 5, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of SUSAN GALE KOONTZ, a/k/a SUSAN G. KOONTZ, a/k/a SUSAN KOONTZ, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30370 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 August 14, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Russell J. Sprague, Attorney for Personal Representative 215 Mathews Street, Suite 300 Fort Collins, CO 80524 Legal Notice No. 530201 First Publication: April 14, 2022 Last Publication: April 28, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Irene E. Belarski, aka Irene Belarski, Deceased Case Number: 22PR107 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 August 14, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Baysore & Christian Fiduciary Services, LLC by and through its designed representatives Roby Scott Christian and/or Stephanie Lambert, either of whom may act independently 7000 E. Belleview Avenue, Suite 150 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 Legal Notice No. 530198 First Publication: April 14, 2022 Last Publication: April 28, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Earl E. Crowson, Deceased Case Number: 22PR30305 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 August 8, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Richard Dryer, Personal Representative 5421 Forest Cove Drive Dickinson, Texas 77539 Legal Notice No. 530147 First Publication: March 31, 2022 Last Publication: April 14, 2022

Sabrina Taufiq, Personal Representative c/o Poskus, Caton & Klein, P.C. 303 East 17th Avenue, Suite 900 Denver, Colorado 80203 Legal Notice No. 530157 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112 In the Matter of the Estate of: Lawrence Richard Connors, a/k/a Larry Richard Connors, Deceased Tony C. Rossi #45051 Rossi Law, LLC 6215 Corporate Dr, Ste 101 Colorado Springs, CO 80919 Phone: (303) 859-4173 Email: Tony@RossiLawLLC.com Case Number: 2022PR030377 NOTICE OF NON-APPEARANCE HEARING BY PUBLICATION A hearing on the PETITION FOR ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY AND FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: May 30, 2022 Time: 8:00 a.m.

Address: 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112 Legal Notice No. 530158 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Irene Freund, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30315 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 August 22, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Gregory B. Grossman Personal Representative c/o Carleton H. Hutchins Hutchins & Associates LLC 1999 Broadway, Suite 1400 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No. 530197 First Publication: April 14, 2022 Last Publication: April 28, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James A. Littlepage, a/k/a James Littlepage, a/k/a Jim Littlepage, Deceased Case Number 2022PR30368 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 August 7, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred.

Beverly E Littlepage Personal Representative 5295 E. Mineral Circle Centennial, CO 80122 Legal Notice No. 530155 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Robert Lai, Personal Representative 43 Samaria Lane Oakland, CA 94619

Hollis Anne Barton be changed to Hollis Anne Marton Case No.: 22 C 100163

Legal Notice No.530154 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 530192 First Publication: April 14, 2022 Last Publication: April 28, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

Name Changes

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JOYCE LIANNE BUCKLEY, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30399

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 21, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

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 August 22, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Philip L. Buckley, Personal Representative 9550 Pinyon Trail Lone Tree, Colorado 80124 Legal Notice No. 530241 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: May 5, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Judith A. Brandt, aka Judith Brandt, aka Judith Anne Brandt, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR030338 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 August 7, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Carole Brandt, fka Carole Ann Brandt-Fink aka Carol Brandt, Personal Representative c/o Mollie B. Hawes, Miller and Steiert, P.C. 1901 W. Littleton Bvd. Littleton, CO 80120 Legal Notice No.530165 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public notice is given on March 7, 2022, 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 Rosalie Ruth Johnson be changed to Rosalie Ruth Masoero-Palmer Case No.: 22 C 100129 By: Benjamin S. Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 530144 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 24, 2022, 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 Asia Ann Hamm be changed to Asia Ann DuPont Case No.: 22 C 100161 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 530151 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Michael Duane Maresch, also known as Michael D. Maresch, Deceased Case No.: 2022PR30256

Public notice is given on March 23, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

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 August 8, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Barbara J. McCabe, Personal Representative 5692 S. Kittredge Lane Centennial, CO 80015 Legal Notice No. 530150 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Nicholas Ray Bartos, aka Nicholas R. Bartos, aka Nicholas Bartos, aka Nick Ray Bartos, aka Nick R. Bartos, aka Nick Bartos, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30364 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 August 14, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Christian Fattarsi, Personal Representative 7239 S. Cherry Dr. Centennial, CO 80122 Legal Notice No. 530195 First Publication: April 14, 2022 Last Publication: April 28, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of GLENN W. KINDT, a/k/a GLENN WILLIAM KINDT, and a/k/a GLENN KINDT, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30429 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 August 22, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

The petition requests that the name of Samantha Kiara Newton be changed to Samantha Kiara Haldeman Case No.: 22C100164 By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 530159 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Public Notice is given on March 24, 2022, 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 Luciano Vicente Mary be changed to Luciano Vicente Torres-Mary CASE NUMBER: 2022C34185

By Benjamin S. Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 530143 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No. 530148 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 17, 2022, 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 Blake Alexander Anderson be changed to Blake Rule Diaz Cruz Case No.: 22 C 100148 By: Kim Boswell, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 530141 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 30, 2022, 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 Suzann Patricia Ruedeman be changed to Suzann Patricia Staal Case No.: 22C100186 By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 530196 First Publication: April 14, 2022 Last Publication: April 28, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 7, 2022, 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 Tegan Elizabeth Palmer be changed to Tegan Elizabeth Masoero-Palmer Case No.: 22 C 100131 By: Benjamin S. Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 530145 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Nathan R Hunsche be changed to Nathan Allen Hunter Case No.: 22C100157

The petition requests that the name of La-Ron Warren Honor be changed to La’Ron Daniel Latin.

Case No.: 22 C 100151

By: Judge

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 530149 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Legal Notice No. 530245 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: May 5, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

The petition requests that the name of Markus Eugene Hunt be changed to Markus James Essien.

Case No.: 22 C 100191

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Arapahoe Probate Court of the City and County of Arapahoe, Colorado on or before August 8, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Public notice is given on March 22, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Public notice is given on April 4, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Public Notice

The petition requests that the name of Laura Dee Birkey be changed to Laura Birkey Martinez Case No.: 22 C 100158

Public notice is given on March 24, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Personal Representative: Kurt H. Kindt c/o Christopher M. Haws Sherman & Howard L.L.C. 675 Fifteenth Street, Ste. 2300 Denver, Colorado 80202

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ALLEN S. LAI, a/k/a ALLEN LAI, a/k/a ALLEN SIAU LAI, a/k/a ALLEN SIAU-FUNG LA, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30278

PUBLIC NOTICE

By: Benjamin S. Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 530206 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: May 5, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Legal Notice No. 530161 First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 5, 2022, 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 Dylan Porras be changed to Dylan Emmanuel Angel Porras Case No.: 2022 C 100176 By: Judge Legal Notice No. 530247 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: May 5, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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Let’s put our kids’ health over Big Tobacco’s profits.

PROTECT OUR KIDS. END THE SALE OF ALL FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS.

PAID FOR BY TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ACTION FUND