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Superintendent Brian Ewert to retire next summer Veteran education leader weathered pandemic threats, enrollment and funding challenges BY ROBERT TANN RTANN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Littleton Public Schools Superintendent Brian Ewert said he plans to retire June 30, 2023.
“He has been an excellent leader and we will miss him,” said Board of Education President Robert Reichardt. “I think he picked a time to leave that works out really well.” A 36-year veteran of public schools, Ewert has served as LPS’ leader since April 2015 and has shepherded the district through a slew of crises, including funding challenges, declining enrollment rates and threats of violence spurred by COVID policies. After several years, the district may have hit the crest of a long
wave of growing challenges as it looks to school consolidations, more stable funding and the return of prepandemic learning. For Ewert, it marks the right time to bow out. “I’ve been contemplating retirement for a couple of years,” Ewert said. “As I look at all of the work that we’ve done … next year will be a very quiet and calm year.” The toll of COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic upended schools across the country, fueling
bitter backlash from parents and community members over masking policies and, in some cases, death threats. For Ewert, it was “absolutely exhausting.” “It is not something that any of us were ever prepared to deal with for two years,” Ewert said, adding that the entire school system was strained as it navigated closures, teacher shortages and tense public meetings. SEE EWERT, P10
County launches eviction clinic to help low-income residents $1.5 million allotted to program BY ROBERT TANN RTANN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
People walk on Main Street in downtown Littleton.
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accessibility standards and crafted an ADA transition plan in 1994, no action was ever taken to adopt the measure until now. Public Works Director Keith Reester called the vote “30 years in the making,” though he said many of the guiding principles of the plan have been part of the public works
Arapahoe County has opened an in-person clinic to provide legal aid to residents facing eviction. Located on the third floor of the county building at 1690 W. Littleton Boulevard, the clinic will be open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between 8 and 11 a.m. The program is a partnership with Colorado Legal Services, a statewide nonprofit providing civil legal services to low-income Coloradans. “There are a lot of people facing eviction right now as a result of the economic consequences of the pandemic and sometimes beyond that,” said Jon Asher, the nonprofit’s
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Council OKs plan to improve city access for people with disabilities Expanded sidewalks among priorities BY ROBERT TANN RTANN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Littleton City Council unanimously approved a plan to transition the city’s facilities, services
and public walkways to become more accessible for people with disabilities. The plan, approved on May 18, seeks to make the city compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a federal law passed in 1990 that prohibits discrimintaion based on ability. Though Littleton’s council conducted a self-evaluation of its
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Briefly In Littleton Littleton’s annual Fire Muster is back This Father’s Day weekend event begins with a fire truck parade down Main Street, followed by a “muster” of antique and state-ofthe-art fire rescue vehicles. Kids can climb on real fire trucks, shoot real firehoses, and watch rescue demonstrations. The event is free, and no reservations are required, though food, treats and gifts are available for sale. When and where: Saturday, June 18. The fire truck parade travels down Main Street in Downtown Littleton starting at 9 a.m., then the trucks will proceed to the muster in the main parking lot on the north side of the Arapahoe Community College campus. The main event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hosted by the Mile High Hook & Ladder Club antique fire truck club, with support from South Metro Fire Rescue. Click here for more information: milehighhookandladder.org Littleton students celebrate field day As part of the tradition in wrapping the school year, districts across the region hosted field days last week, including students in the Littleton Public School District. During the celebration, the
district said there was upbeat music, kids everywhere, laughter, the smell of sunscreen and wet grass, and even a rubber chicken or two–all indications of a successful Field Day at Twain Elementary School on Friday, May 13, 2022.
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Don’t miss Draft Day at the Littleton Museum On Saturday, June 18, the Littleton Museum will revive the annual Draft Day event. Come out and see mules, oxen, and large draft horses in action. These large animals, vital to survival in the 1800s will be put to work as we demonstrate how fields were harrowed and plowed and large wagons pulled across the plains. Speak with experts about the care and training of these large draft animals and learn about planting time on a farm in the 1860s. This event is free to the public and will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Enter work in the Arapahoe County Fair Be part of a community tradition and display your talents for 30,000+ fairgoers to enjoy. Enter your creations starting June 1 in Public Competitions (formerly known as Open Class) at the Arapahoe County Fair. Entry categories in 2022: Culinary, Visual Arts, Fiber Arts, and Skilled Arts. We offer adult and youth competitions, and tons of entry divisions from pie-making to photography. New divisions have been added, including sculpture, origami, woodworking, metal art, and more! Participants take home ribbons, bragging rights, and judges’ feedback on their work. For entry information, rules and guidelines, visit www.arapahoecountyfair.com/ publiccompetitions. May is National Foster Care Month During National Foster Care Month the Collaborative Foster Care Program has been sharing statistics about the need, answering FAQs about foster care, and giving tangible ways the public can get involved in
serving children & families. Help raise awareness for foster families in Arapahoe County communities. Visit www.collaborativefostercare.com to learn more or to sign up for one of their informational meetings.
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Colorado milk bank sees uptick in donations Formula shortage continues nationwide BY MEGAN VERLEE COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO
The nationwide infant formula shortage has caused an increase in families seeking to purchase donated milk in Colorado according to Mother’s Milk Bank, an Arvadabased nonprofit that collects and distributes donated breast milk. However, the group has also seen an increase in women donating milk, and they’re looking for more volunteers. “We started to say, ‘Don’t forget donated milk as a resource,’” said Jodye Whitesell, communications director for Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation, which operates the bank. In response, they’ve seen “a pretty big spike in phone calls for donations.” Mother’s Milk Bank is one of the largest of the 32 non-profit milk banks in North America and distributes across Colorado, as well as to numerous other states. The vast majority of its supplies go to neonatal ICUs, but it also serves around 30 to 40 outpatient families a week, according to Whitesell. Colorado’s Department of Human Services is partnering with the bank to encourage donations of both milk and money to help cover the processing fee for lowerincome families. The state is also warning parents of the dangers of diluting formula or trying to make their own at home, and providing resources for places families in the
WIC program may be able to turn to if they can’t find formula on store shelves. Oversight hearing on the cause of the shortage Senior executives with the three biggest formula makers — Abbott Nutrition, Gerber Products Company, and Reckitt — will appear before a Congressional oversight committee chaired by Colorado Rep. Diana DeGette to answer questions about the shortage. “There’s no excuse for what’s happening all across this country right now,” said DeGette in a statement announcing the hearing. “We want to know from the witnesses we hear from next week exactly what happened and how it happened; but more importantly we want to know what needs to be done to get more infant formula on the shelves as quick as possible.” The panel will also hear from top officials at the FDA. The Food and Drug Administration recently announced it will streamline the process for overseas makers of formula to import their products, if they meet U.S. safety and nutritional standards. The Biden Administration is also trying to increase domestic supply and has reached a deal to reopen a shuttered Michigan plant whose closure precipitated the acute shortage. However, it will take more than a month before formula from the factory reaches store shelves. This story is from Colorado Public Radio, a nonprofit news source. Used by permission. For more, and to support CPR News, visit cpr.org.
“We started to say, ‘Don’t forget donated milk as a resource,’” Jodye Whitesell, communications director for Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation
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Grocery fills need for local shoppers Zari’s carries halal products, other hard-to-find goods BY RACHEL LORENZ SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Zia and Shai Warraich want to bring the world to Colorado. In March, the new business owners opened Zari’s Grocery, a store specializing in international food and halal meat. Located two miles east of Interstate 25 on Arapahoe Road, the 1,500-square-foot establishment carries spices, snacks, meal kits and sweets from around the globe. The beef, chicken, lamb and goats butchered in the shop are halal, that is, prepared according to Islamic dietary laws. Zari’s Grocery offers oils, paneers, yogurts and fresh produce essential for Indian, Pakistani and Middle Eastern cuisines. “We want to bring that global home food taste here to the U.S.,” Shai Warraich told Colorado Community Media. A year and a half ago, the couple and their 7-year-old daughter Zari, for whom the store is named, relocated to Colorado for work. The idea to open a grocery store carrying international items came soon after when they struggled to find their favorite foods in the area. SEE GROCERY, P9
Children sell cookies, lemonade and shaved ice as part of a fundraiser outside of Zari’s. The store often holds events for kids in COURTESY OF ZARI’S GROCERY the community on the weekends.
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A.J. Krieger, who currently serves as town manager of Firestone, has also worked in government roles since PHOTO BY ROBERT TANN 1997.
Jim Becklenberg, current city manager of Evans, has served in government finance and management roles since 1997
Jim Thorsen, whose last role was as city manager of Cherry Hills Village, has 40 years of public service experience.
Community hears from three city manager finalists Decision expected soon BY ROBERT TANN RTANN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Littleton community members, during a May 19 event at the Littleton Museum, met with three city manager finalists being considered by city council.
Mark Relph, who currently holds the position, will retire June 1. Starting June 2, Police Chief Dough Stephens will take over the role in an interim capacity until a final decision in made. The three finalists, which city council whittled down from a pool of 77 applicants, all currently live in Colorado and bring years of public service experience from
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current and past roles in local governments. The finalists include Jim Becklenberg, who is the city manager in Evans, Jim Thorsen, the former city manager of Cherry Hills Village and A.J. Krieger, who is currently the town manager of Firestone. As the city faces growing challenges and opportunities, from managing growth and development to delivering on new infrastructure investments approved by voters through a sales tax increase, all three candidates acknowledged the work ahead. “I’ve been fortunate to work for communities that are larger and smaller than Littleton,” said Becklenberg. During his tenure, Becklenberg oversaw the passage of a ballot measure that raised the city’s sales tax to pay for road maintenance, something akin to the success of Ballot Issue 3A in last November’s election in Littleton. Becklenberg said he sees 3A’s passage, which raised the city’s sales tax by 0.75% to pour millions into infrastructure projects, as a key opportunity to make new investments in the city. “It’s all the wind in the sails that I see ... that really makes this the time to be in Littleton,” Becklenberg said. Thorsen said he understands the tensions at play in communities like Littleton that are undergoing population growth, increased development and are struggling with a lack of affordable housing. “Those are always challenging issues,” Thorsen said. “You’ve got an existing base that’s been here, a lot of them have been here for a
long time, that like Littleton in its current format.” It’s something Thorsen said he had to navigate in a previous role as city manager of Malibu, California, where anti-development sentiments were prominent from a vocal minority of residents. To remedy such tensions, Thorsen said the city must focus on the issues that matter to residents, such as reducing traffic congestion to ensure the preservation of a “home-town feel.” Krieger said Littleton is the “quintessential Colorado community” as it features urban, suburban and even rural environments coupled with open space and downtown charm. Krieger said he would like to take Littleton’s reputation even further and said the city should be known “nationwide.” Speaking on issues of growth and development, Krieger said he would seek to have “consensusbuilding” between city staff and residents on issues that often create division. He gave an example of the debate around affordable housing and signaled that he would support maintaining and renovating the city’s current housing stock to provide more affordable prices. “As a city, I think we’ve got to be using code enforcement and tools that we have to reinvest in neighborhoods to preserve some of this housing,” Krieger said. City Council met around noon May 19 for a final round of interviews with the three candidates. A final decision could be made soon. Visit the website at www. littletonindependent.net for continued upates. June 13, 2019
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‘People’s ability to pay rent has not kept up with the increasing costs.’ Nancy Jackson, Arapahoe County Commissioner
of poverty but they cause poverty,” Asher said, adding that “the biggest problem is the high cost and lack of available, low cost housing in the metro area.” Jackson said the county has not conducted a study into the factors behind Arapahoe’s high eviction numbers, but also believes housing affordability is a root cause. “People’s ability to pay rent has not kept up with the increasing costs,” Jackson said. The social and mental effects of eviction are also great, Asher said, forcing renters to sometimes find new jobs and relocate children to new schools. “I think the emotional toll that it takes is immense,” Asher said. Asher said he is hopeful the clinic in Arapahoe County will be successful and said a similar program in Adams County, which also partnered with Colorado Legal Services, has helped many area residents. According to Arapahoe County’s press release, the Adams County program represented 695 people across 363 households, 85% of which were able to stay housed by gaining more time to move elsewhere or by obtaining a housing voucher. While the funding is for three years, Jackson said it’s possible that, should the program prove successful, it could be extended using other funding sources. “My hope and my hunch is this pilot will prove its worth and we’ll be able to continue the program,” Jackson said.
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After six years of growing the Backcountry Wildnerness Area Base Camp program in Highlands Ranch, the community association is moving forward with designing the Backcountry Outdoor Center to headquarter existing and future services. On May 9 and May 17, the Highlands Ranch Community Association Board of Directors and delegates approved moving the Backcountry Outdoor Center to the Community Involvement Process to begin getting feedback. The project outlines two phases, with the construction of a Environmental Education Center housing offices, a nature pre-school and program space in the first phase, and an indoor arena and horse corral updates in phase two. Currently, the backcountry staff do not have a centralized office space and programs are weather dependent without any indoor SEE PROJECT, P9
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space in the backcountry wilderness area. With programs mostly contained to summer months, the backcountry doesn’t have a source of year-round revenue. Additionally, current programs can’t meet the existing demand, especially when it comes to programs for young children. “We’ve done all of this so far without a building, which I think is pretty remarkable but it means we’ve been dependent on the Law Enforcement Training Facility,” explained Mark Giebel, director of the Backcountry Wilderness Area. “When we have to use that building for shelter, the programs have to stop. We can’t do any lessons or
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games in there, so it’s not an ideal situation at all.” Next to the backcountry Base Camp on Ron King Trail is the Law Enforcement Training Facility, which allows the backcountry programs to utilize the building in inclement weather. The space limitations have kept programs from growing to meet their full demand. Giebel said camps started with just 100 participants and have exploded to the maximum of 1,300 children enrolled and a lengthy waitlist. The backcountry programs are also limited on the kind of childcare license they can have without a dedicated building. “We’re not serving our biggest demographic of 3, 4, 5 and 6-yearolds,” Giebel said. “Not being able to serve that demographic is hurting us for sure. Also, we struggle to host
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Warraich is a nurse practitioner and her husband is an information technology professional in the health care industry. The family has moved around the country for their careers, which has given them the opportunity to interact with different communities in multiple states — and the opportunity to shop at multiple international stores over the years. In their experience, customer service, cleanliness and a wide variety of products is what elevates one grocery store over another. Already thinking about expansion,
Zari’s Grocery is at 12201 E. Arapahoe Road, unit B11, in Centennial. It’s open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. the Warraichs would love to carry more dry goods as well as increase inventory in the butcher shop to include bison, elk and camel. But right now space is a limiting factor because the store maintains separate butchering areas for each type of meat it works with, Warraich said. Her daughter is allergic to chicken and so eliminating cross-contamination is a priority. With backgrounds in health care,
community programs, senior programs and school programs without shelter.” A full third of the proposed education center would be a nature preschool where children spend most of the day learning outside. “There’s a ton of research out there showing the benefits of youth spending time outdoors and they just don’t have the opportunities we had as kids,” Giebel said. “Being able to provide these opportunities is a huge benefit to kids in our community.” Building the Environmental Education Center is projected to cost betwen $7 and $8 million, which will be paid for through the capital improvement fund that comes from a portion of homeowners’ association dues. The proposed indoor arena would follow the education center and
allow the backcountry area to offer year-round lessons and expand camps. “I keep on talking about these buildings as investments, so what exactly are we investing in? For one, the future of the backcountry,” Giebel said. “We’re also investing in our community.” With the approval of the board and delegates to start the Community Involvement Process, there will be a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. June 14 at Southridge Community Center. The base camp will also host a kickoff party at 8:30 a.m. June 4 to show off the planned sites for the new buildings. Following the Community Involvement Process, the board and delegates will get a second vote to move the project into the Douglas County approval process. Construction is planned for the fall of 2023.
food safety protocols are important to the store owners. But so are their interactions with the public. “Customer service is the key to everything,” Warraich said. “If your place is clean, but your customer service sucks, nobody’s gonna come to you.” The couple runs Zari’s Grocery in addition to maintaining their corporate jobs, and they make an effort to be on the floor with their employees, leading by example. Every customer is greeted with a friendly word and a smile, Warraich said. They stand ready to help locate items, offer recommendations, or carry purchases to older customers’ cars if needed. Warraich even consulted with a customer over FaceTime as they pre-
pared a new-to-them dish at home with products purchased at Zari’s. “We have other cultures that are coming in and trying our food, trying our spices,” she said. “They actually love it.” About 60% of the products at Zari’s Grocery that can’t be found elsewhere in the area, Warraich said. Through the store’s Facebook page, she even encourages customers to share photos of packaged food they’d like the store to order. “We cater to every community,” said Warraich, who prides herself on getting the items her customers request. “Whatever you miss from your home? We will provide that for you here,” she said. “So you don’t miss home that much.”
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Ewert himself was the subject of a death threat in late January when a 48-year-old Thornton man left a voice message on Ewert’s phone threatening to kill him using anthrax. The man, Byron Clayton, was issued a protection order later in court. Board members also recieved similar threats from Clayton according to Reichardt. The incident was the culmination of outrage drummed up by two minors, one a Littleton High School student and the other who is homeschooled, who lied their way into getting approved for a COVID vaccine at a clinic at Heritage High School. The two took videos of themselves being approved for a vaccine by Jogan Health staff that then went viral on a far-right Twitter account. Their parents accused Ewert and the district of pushing vaccines on minors without parental consent, though neither minor went through with vaccination. Ewert called the act “deceitful to prove a point,” and, after his death threat, said the incident “put some things into perspective about how exposed public officials are.” Enrollment, funding issues COVID-19 was far from the only rollercoaster Ewert and the district faced. For years several of LPS’ schools have seen declining enrollment rates which the district’s education
Littleton Public Schools Superintendent Brian Ewert listens in during a 2019 school board meeting.
board has attributed to families being unable to live in the city due to its high housing costs. It’s been one of the factors behind a growing financial crisis for the district. But despite the challenges, Ewert said LPS has met the moment “This community and this board have really stuck with me,” Ewert said. “I’m proud of the work that we’ve done. Has it been easy, no … but I would not go back and undo any of those hard decisions that we’ve made.” In November 2018, voters approved a bond allowing the district to raise $298 million to pay for a slew of future projects. In Novem-
ber 2020, voters approved a $12 million mill levy override to help the district shore up gaps created from a lack of sufficient state funding. The district, under Ewert, also worked to consolidate schools with dwindling student bodies in a bid to maximize its resources and shore up quality. The most recent is the forthcoming Little Raven Elementary School, which broke ground May 9 and will consolidate the students and staff of Ralph Moody and East Elementary School. “Small schools are relatively inefficient, and (Brian) pushed us to consolidate those smaller schools,” Reichardt said.
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A focus on mental health The district has also faced its share of tragedy, with a 2013 shooting and a several students who have died by suicide that have formed palpable trauma among the community. Ewert said that while much more work needs to be done, the district’s focus on mental health support has made major strides. “We are doing our work quietly behind the scenes, engaging with parents and students and teachers,” Ewert said In 2019 and 2020, sociologist and SEE EWERT, P11
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researcher Anna Mueller, who teaches at Indiana University, conducted a two-year-long study into the relationship between social environments and youth suicide at LPS. The study’s full report was published in October and provides a roadmap for how school districts across the country can improve their mental health practices. Ewert said he believes the practices and philosophies outlined in the report are becoming further cemented at LPS, which also partners with several community services to provide outside support for its students. “Yes, we teach kids reading, writing, mathematics and social studies, but it is so much more than that,” Ewert said. Reichardt said it was the district’s ability to be vulnerable and open during Mueller’s study that allowed it to grow its mental health initiatives. “Under Brian’s leadership, the district opened its doors to her, and I think she was able to do some really groundbreaking work because of that,” he said. Avoiding a ‘political agenda’ While the pandemic caused division among some community members, Ewert said the district and its families have mostly stayed above the fray when it comes to other social and political lightning rods. Ewert pointed to the results of November’s board of education election, which saw candidates steeped in education experience triumph and a candidate who staked his campaign on
rooting out Critical Race Theory come last. “They weren’t there for a political agenda, they were there to do right by our children in the classroom,” Ewert said, noting that the current board is made up of Republicans, Democrats and an unaffiliated voter. Ewert also rejected the growing right-wing narrative sweeping the country that Critical Race Theory is being taught in K-12 education. “This notion that we’re making white kids feel bad about their heritage by teaching the history of what happened, that’s absolutely false, that hasn’t happened,” Ewert said. And he championed the use of equity policies that have been threatened in other school districts such as in Douglas County where the district’s board majority is attempting to repeal its current policy. “The notion that equity is a bad word is simply false,” Ewert said. “It means that we understand every student in our system by name and need.” As Ewert looks to retirement, he said LPS is the best place for him to end his career in education. “Our teachers in this district are second-to-none,” Ewert said. While LPS’ board of education will ultimately set a timeline for when to begin its next superintendent search, Ewert said he expects the process to begin sometime in late summer or early fall, with a possible search firm secured by November. Reichardt said while he and other board members are sad to see Ewert leaves, he believes the path forward for LPS is bright. “I’m very optimistic for the future, I think we’re in a very good place,” Reichardt said.
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department’s policy for some time. “The boots have been on the ground already,” Reester said, adding that the renovation of the council chamber in the Littleton Center is an example of how the city has made progress on accessibility even without formal policy. The updates are expected to cost nearly $89 million over the next 15 to 20 years, money which will already be baked in to the city’s yearly budgets and should not require a budget increase, according to Reester. City staffers have said the city has nearly 5,000 areas that are not ADA compliant, a third of which are walkways that are either two narrow or missing. About 80% of the costs associated with the ADA transition plan are for improving these areas, according to Reester. Other non-compliant areas include city-owned buildings and the city’s website, which is currently undergoing a revamp paid for with money from the American Rescue Plan Act. Council’s approval of the ADA transition plan comes after city staff conducted an online survey with area residents, of which staff recieved 33 public comments about the
plan. Several of the comments, according to city documents, ask if people living in Littleton with disabilities will be included in the plan’s implementation, which will be overseen by an advisory team made up of city staff members. City staff’s responses to the questions do not explicity say whether people with disabilities will be included in the oversight process but that the advisory team “will reach out to members of Littleton’s various disabled communities for advice on specific issues the team may need to address.” The response also said councilmembers may decide to form a citizen-led advisory board for the plan in the future. Staff’s public outreach process did raise questions from Mayor Pro Tem Gretchen Rydin, who said traditional outreach methods like calls and emails may be hard for some people with disabilities to engage with. Reester said his staff reached out to the Colorado Center for the Blind and ARC Thrift, a nonprofit that serves people with disabilities, to increase their outreach to disabled demographics and gain greater feedback. As of press time, Colorado Community Media has not recieved a return for requests for comment from the center for the blind or ARC to discuss the ADA plan.
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1 million Colorado buildings are threatened by wildfire Risk is higher in suburban counties, according to foundation’s analysis BY MARK JAFFE THE COLORADO SUN
Colorado faces the largest increase in homes and businesses threatened by wildfire of any state in the nation with nearly 1 million properties — two-fifths of all those in the state — already facing some risk, according to a new analysis. The First Street Foundation wildfire risk modeling ranked Colorado No. 7 in the country for structures facing wildfire threats. The foundation also created an online tool — riskfactor.com — that enables homeowners to plug in an address and find the fire risk for their properties. Over the next 30 years, the model projects that an additional 447,000 homes, businesses, schools and other public buildings in the state will face an increased risk from wildfire — a 19% increase from today. Alabama had the next largest increase in risk, 14.6%. The area with the greatest wildfire property risk is not Colorado’s forested region, but the Front Range’s growing suburban plains counties — El Paso, Douglas and Larimer, according to the analysis. “If you think about it, that’s where the people are and where there are people there is more risk of someone starting a fire,” said Chad Hoffman, director of the Western Forest Fire Research Center at Colorado State University. Hoffman was not involved in the foundation’s analysis. That is also where most of the homes and businesses are located — potential fuel for a fast-moving fire, Hoffman said. The archetype for future fire risk could be the Marshall fire, a one-day, grass-fed, wind-whipped wildfire on Dec. 30 that destroyed more than 1,000 homes in Boulder County. “Those kinds of fires are clearly becoming more common,” Hoffman said. “These single-day burning periods create a problem.” While much of the focus has been on the large-scale, intense forest fires that burn for weeks or more, a study by Hoffman and colleagues found that 70% of cumulative area burned in the Western U.S. between 2002 and 2020 were the result of the
large, single-day fires. The First Street analysis looked at the marginal risk of wildfire, with minor risk being less than a 1% chance of being in a wildfire over the next 30 years to extreme risk, defined as a greater than a 26% chance. Annual risk assessment started a 0.03% increased risk for any given year. In El Paso and Douglas counties, more than 80% of the homes and business properties face a minor risk of being in a wildfire this year — 32,000 and 4,000 properties respectively. In El Paso County, 32,100 properties also face a moderate risk of fire — equal to a 6% chance. Larimer County ranked third with a little more than half of homes, businesses and public buildings — 82,000 properties — at minor risk and 4,000 facing moderate risk. The county facing the greatest increased risk from wildfire is Broomfield, where over 30 years, properties that face some additional fire hazard risk rises 48% to 20,400 — equal to more than three-quarters of all the county’s homes, and business and public buildings. The foundation’s model incorporates data on formation of fuels, wildfire weather and wildfire behavior from agencies, including the U.S. Forest Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The First Street Foundation is a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based nonprofit research and technology group focused on defining climate risk in the U.S. Across the country there were 49.4 million properties with at least minor wildfire risk, led by California, Texas and Florida. There were 4.2 million properties facing severe or extreme risk from fire. “Enhanced understanding of the specific nature and location of wildfire risk enables communities to more effectively lobby for funding for fuel treatments, prescribed burns and other wildfire risk mitigation strategies that may be used to reduce risk to houses, business and communities,” the foundation said in a statement. This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.
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y nephew was one of those graduates, earning some high credits from a small high school in Florence. In high school, he flourished in band, made straight As and got about $7,000 in scholarships. FROM THE However, in the months leading up to EDITOR his final walk across the stage in that clichéd last piece of childhood and entering adulthood, he was not always so optimistic about the future. The fact is, as he started looking toward adulthood, he started realizing what that really means in to today’s world. Really, students today are entering the “real world” with a lot of strikes Thelma Grimes already against them. We have inflation rates soaring — sorry, that means food, rent and life is too costly for that fast-food job to support. Gasoline prices are soaring – that means commuting to and from college classes and work is that much harder. Now, let’s talk about college. It is frightening to see the cost of getting that secondary education. Colleges and universities are charging unprecedented amounts, making college choices really hard to figure out. For my nephew, he was offered an opportunity at a Montana school, with some financial assistance. However, he started realizing that maintaining the GPA required for the scholarship, working and living out-ofstate might be too tough. Instead, he started asking if he is a failure for getting general ed classes out of the way by going to a community college. I was saddened to think that he really thought looking at a community college meant failure. I had a straight talk with him, telling him my initial degree came from a community college in Arizona. I used grants and scholarships to pay for it, and to this day, I think the education I got in those years is still way better than the expensive one at a university where I had to get student loans to pay for a bachelor’s degree. I still do not understand how community colleges and trade schools got such a bad rap. I had a math teacher who truly taught me something I hated doing. I had journalism teachers who got me ready to start a career. I loved working at the community college newspaper. I wanted my nephew to understand that he was not a failure for taking the option he thought best for him. With his scholarship money, in the first years of education, he will get the requirements out of the way and will not be in a major amount of debt doing so. And, frankly, our universities are not always the best option for a small-town student venturing out of their comfort zones for the first time. Starting small and then going to a university might mean he overcomes the pressures and succeeds. I hope all of this year’s graduates do what’s best for them and not their parents, and not what society says they should. Thelma Grimes is the south metro editor for Colorado Community Media
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t some point in our lives we all experience obstacles, challenges or barriers, things that keep us from moving ahead. And sometimes we become so fixated on the problem that we actually feel stuck. And the longer we remain stuck, the harder it is to break free or move forward. When this happens, we typically overthink the situation, leading to what is referred to as analysis paralysis. For some of it feels like we are in a maze and each path we choose to follow leads to a dead end, forcing us to turn back the way we came. If you have ever been to an amusement park with a funhouse, you are probably familiar with the part of the funhouse that is a house of mirrors that needs to be navigated before moving on to the next part of the journey. As we step up to the challenge of the maze, we understand the problem and use reason or logic in choosing the right path, or process of elimination until we find the right one. However, in a house of mirrors, there is another layer of complication, we see ourselves everywhere we look. And sometimes, we realize that as we look in the mirror, the challenge or the problem is that we need to get out of our own way and stop being our own worst enemy. We need to find the way out so that we can find the way forward. Going through a house of mirrors forces
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us to look at ourselves while we are having fun, or for some people, getting frightened. We made the decision to buy the admission ticket, we made a conscious choice to enter the funhouse. That’s all fun and games, right? What about when we know we are the problem or that we have a chalMichael Norton lenge that we created? When this happens, it’s not so much fun and games anymore, is it? And sometimes we can’t even look at ourselves in the mirror, knowing that the mirror never lies. There are a few words that receive a lot of attention when it comes to leading ourselves or leading others. Words like ownership, accountability, responsibility, setting proper expectations and building trust. These are powerful words and when applied can transform the person or change the situation for the better. When we are willing to be open and vulnerable, and willing to own that we just might be the problem, it’s the first step in finding the way out so we can find the way forward. As my uncle Harry used to say, “There
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A word on kids’ activities
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ids are just so busy these days, don’t you think? They have to have a sport, good grades, speak a second language, play an instrument and still have time to have fun. Personally, I care more about helping my kids find their passion than anything else, that thing that fuels you to become who you are. But I had to find mine in order to teach my kids how to find theirs. I always thought I knew what my passions were while growing up. But when I look back on it, I now see that they were more ambitions than passions. I was constantly striving to meet the high and well-meaning expectations of those around me. But I never took the time to really consider what I love to do, independent of recognition or reward. In my 30s, I was finally fed up with chasing after everyone’s expectation of me and ready to start trusting those desires and living the life that I wanted. A while back, I listened to a speech about how to find your calling in life. Nothing the speaker said really resonated with me until this part — “Our strongest gifts tend to appear early in life, so it might help if you think back on your childhood and about how and what you played.” As I thought about these words, my mind immediately went to my childhood basement. My parents had seven children, most of whom were not the calm, sit still, do-as-you’re-told type. Needless to say, with that much
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is nothing so bad that it couldn’t be worse, and nothing so good that it couldn’t be better.” I share this with you because it is not always a problem or challenge, it is also about wanting to improve at something where we are already achieving success. Self-reflection gives us the opportunity to assess where there is a gap that needs to be fixed or if it is a goal that needs to be reached. And in either case, what has our role been, what should we have, or could we have done differently or better? And do we own it? There is a lot that has been written about the fact that we become what we think about most. We talk to ourselves all the time. And as
organized chaos (as we like to call it), the basement became a black hole over the years of unfinished projects, souvenirs and clutter collected throughout the day, waiting to find a home again. I loved being down there. I would often rummage through Stacey Carruth the boxes and piles, imagining how an item got there or what prompted my parents to buy it. But what I was most drawn to were the books. Not the picture books or even the novels, but the nonfiction books — everything from self-help to religion to memoirs. When I was in middle school, I remember this one particular book. It was a quote book from some wise, old author (I still don’t remember his name). It was blue with silver lettering and zero pictures. I remember reading that book for hours by myself in the shadows of that basement. I loved considering each quote as I marveled at his way of putting thoughts and ideas into such concise and clear wording. What I didn’t realize was how peculiar it was for an 11-year-old girl to choose her stuffy basement as her form of play. It took me 25 years to realize what I was doing — marveling at the art of writing and expressing.
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David Goggins said, “The most important conversations you’ll ever have are the ones you’ll have with yourself.” So, if we are going to talk to ourselves, we can certainly start with diagnosing where we are, who we are and what we are, and make the changes necessary to find a way out so we can find our way forward. Are you facing a challenge or is there a specific obstacle standing in your way? I would love to hear your story at mnorton@xinnix. com, and when we cand find our way out and find our way forward, 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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And to realize how much I was attracted to that form of art. But I discovered more clues along the way. Like most people, sometimes we just can’t sleep. The usual culprits are too much caffeine or anxiety. But what about the times where we can’t sleep when we’re too excited? Besides Christmas and my birthday, this happened often over the years. I would find myself lying awake thinking about what I would say in random scenarios. In my head, but while desperately trying to fall asleep, I have crafted opening speeches of being voted the first woman president of the United States, what I would say to a man who kidnapped me or the better sermon I would have given than the one I just heard. It was only when I shared this habit with a friend that I realized what it meant. Her response was, “Oh, interesting. I stay up all night thinking about what I’m going to sew the next day.” Wait, what? She didn’t think about words? She didn’t dream in words? From then on, I continued to read and to write as a form of play. As I started exploring this creative part of myself, it unleashed a joy that I
had not experienced in a long time. Life was not a to-do list, but something to fully experience. This is what I want for my children. I often hear parents talk about how involved or intense their kids’ activities should be. There is a lot of pressure for our kids to be the best and to do it young so they can reach their “full potential.” My opinion is that my kids are not going to the Olympics. They’re not prodigies. They’re normal, average Janes and Joes. And that is exactly what makes them capable of changing the world. Because the purpose of life isn’t to be the best, in my book. The purpose of life is to live it … and help people along the way. According to our budget and time constraints, I sign my kids up for whatever they want, for how long they want, in the cheapest way possible, even if that means I am the teacher/ coach using a Youtube video I watched the night before. And I watch. I watch for what gives them that spark … and then I do my best to fan the flames. Stacey Carruth is a parent with four children in Arapahoe County.
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LaDean Ray “Dean” Kasper February 28, 1952 - May 11, 2022
LaDean (Dean) Ray Kasper passed away at the age of 70. He was born n Sterling, Colorado and lived on the family farm throughout his childhood before going to school in Oklahoma City. Dean returned to Colorado and worked for Martin Marietta and Honeywell/ Metrum. He also served on the board of the Metrum Credit Union. Dean met his soulmate Sherrie in 1981 and began their highly active life together, skiing, motorcycling and scuba diving. He was also a licensed pilot and flew Ultralights. In his spare time Dean used his excellent engineering skills to build, maintain, and improve tractors, planes, computers, printers,
a cabin and a myriad of other things. Dean is preceded in death by his parents Wayne and Charlotte Kasper, his beloved son Jim Kasper, his nephew Kyle Kasper, and his grandson Walker Johnston. He is survived by his wife of 36 years Sherrie, his brothers Larry (Sherry), Jim, and Rob (Dawn), his sister Peggy, daughter Linda, grandson Jackson, brother-in-law Jeff (Shann) Fields and multiple nieces and nephews. A casual Celebration of Life will be at the Kasper home in Monument on June 24 at 2:00. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the family.
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Boulter’s Urban Market Where: Lamar Station Plaza, 6715 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. When: May 17 to – October 29; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Website: boulters5280urbanmarket.com/ market-locations/ Cherry Creek Fresh Market Where: Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 1st Ave. and University Blvd. When: May 7 – November 5; from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Website: coloradofreshmarkets.com/visit Notes: There is free parking during market hours. Golden Farmers Market Where: The Golden Library on the corner of 10th & Illinois When: June 4 – October 8; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Website: https://goldenfarmersmarket.org/ Lakewood Farmers Market Where: Mile Hi Church, 9077 W Alameda Ave. When: June 11 – September 24; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Website: denverfarmersmarket.com/ Southwest Plaza Farmers Market Where: Southeast parking lot at Wadsworth and Bowles in Littleton When: April 30 – October 29; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Website: denverfarmersmarket.com/ Westminster Farmers Market Where: 5255 W. 98th Ave., Westminster When: June 4 – September 24; 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Website: https://westminsterfarmersmarkets.com/
Arvada Farmers Market Where: Old Towne Square, located at 5702 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada When: June 5 – September 25; 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Website: arvadafarmersmarket.com Castle Rock Farmers Market Where: Festival Park, located at 300 2nd St., Castle Rock When: May 8 – September 30; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Website: thelocalcolorado.com/castle-rock-farmersmarket Highlands Ranch Farmers Market Where: 9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch When: May 1 – October 30; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Website: http://www.denverfarmersmarket.com/ Orchard Farmers Market Where: Orchard Town Center, located at 14535 Delaware St., Westminster When: June 5 – September 25; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Website: orchardfarmersmarket.com/ MORE FARMERS MARKETS ON PAGE 13
It’s that time of the year again. More than a dozen farmers markets are opening across the Denver metro area, bringing with them a bounty of offerings such as farm-fresh produce, handcrafted soaps and even ... giant snakes? Some markets are already up and running, such as the Saturday market at the Southwest Plaza in Jefferson County or the Sunday market at the Highlands Ranch Town Center. “It’s a happening thing to do,” said Bodhi Allen, social media manager for Metro Denver Farmers’ Market, the oldest collection of markets in the metro area. “The social aspects are part of the whole thrill of it.” Formed more than 45 years ago, Metro Denver Farmers’ Market is run by a coalition of longstanding Colorado farms and includes the markets at Southwest Plaza and Highlands Ranch as well as ones in Lakewood, Littleton and Commerce City. Each market offers more than 30 vendors and sees hundreds of patrons. Allen said the markets’ success hinges on the relationships vendors built with the community. “People are looking for something fresher than the grocery store,” Allen said. “Over the years, customers build relationships with these farmers and these vendors, and they trust us.” Alan Mazzotti, owner of Mazzotti’s Farm in Hudson, has been a leader with the Metro Denver Farmers’ Market group for years. His father was an original founder, Mazzotti said, during a time when the U.S. Department of Agriculture was sponsoring local farmers to push their products through more urban markets. “I love talking with the people,” Mazzotti said. “I have customers from day one that still come to the market today.” Mazzotti said he offers “a little bit of everything” from his roughly 80-acre farm. But urged market-goers to be patient as much of the highly sought-after produce, such as corn and peaches, won’t come into season until later this summer, around July and August. And while some vendors offer a variety of produce from in-state and out, Mazzotti said his items are strictly Colorado grown. That can cause some sacrifices, Mazzotti said, such as having to cut down on corn stock given this year’s already dire drought. “The water situation is going to be a big problem,” Mazzotti said, though he is hopeful that through his partnership with other farmers there will still be enough to go around at the market. Allen, the social media manager for Denver Metro, said it’s a reminder that market seasons are often a great unknown. “We’re at the whim of the elements in terms of how successful the season is,” she said. Jeremy Becker, co-owner of OLN SEE MARKETS, P17
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Parker Farmers Market Where: At the corner for Parker Road and Mainstreet, 19565 E. Mainstreet When: May 8 – October 3 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Website: thelocalcolorado.com/parker-farmers-market/ STEAD School at Reunion Farmers’ Market Where: 18251 Homestead Trail, Commerce City When: July 17 – September 25; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Website: denverfarmersmarket.com/tablet/index.html There’s something for everyone at a farmers market, even for a 40-pound reticulated python. Mason Stiegera, pictured, has been bringing the python, Sunny, to the Southwest Plaza Farmers Market for the past two years. Stiegera runs the Littleton-based Righteous Reptile Rescue, which seeks to find new homes for unwanted reptiles and amphibians.
Boulter’s Urban Market (Evergreen) Where: Boone Mountain Sports, 2962 Evergreen Pkwy., Evergreen, When: May 31 – September 28; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Website: boulters5280urbanmarket.com/market-locations/
Boulter’s Urban Market (Green Valley) Where: Green Valley Recreation Center, located at 4890 Argonne Way When: June 30 – September 1; 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Website: boulters5280urbanmarket.com/market-locations/ Sebastian Cil and Veronica Hanalwalt present their homemade paella during the first day of the Southwest Plaza Farmers Market on April 30. The day also marked Cil and Hanalwalt’s market debut.
Cherry Creek Fresh Market Where: Cherry Creek Shopping Center, located at the corner of 1st Ave. and University Blvd. When: June 15 – September 28; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Website: coloradofreshmarkets.com/visit Centennial Farmers Market Where: University Towne Center, 7424 S. University Blvd., Centennial. When: May 4 – October 26; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Website: https://elephantrockfarm.com/ Littleton Farmers’ Market Where: Aspen Grove, 7301 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. When: July 13 – September 14; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Carol Campbell has been making handmade soaps for 25 years. Her business, Cecolors and Company, offers a pallet of colorful and unique bath items at the Southwest Plaza Farmers Market. Campbell, who has sold at the market for years, said she enjoys the connections she’s able to make. “I get to see my regulars every week, but I also meet new people every week who then become regulars,” she said. “It’s wonderful.”
South University Farmers Market Where: 5859 S. University Blvd. Greenwood Village. When: May 6 through October 28; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Website: https://elephantrockfarm.com/
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Markets, offers a variety of produce grown in Colorado as well as outside states, such as Arizona, Texas, California and Washington. “These are all places we’ve been and met people — we have connections all over,” Becker said. And it’s not just fruits and vegetables that customers can expect from these markets. Vendors selling artisanal items such as handmade bath products, local wine and decorative plants are also present. Carol Campbell, whose company Cecolors and Company can be found Sundays at the Highlands Ranch Town Center market, hand-makes hundreds of bars of soap each week. Originally a hobby of her husband’s, soap making is something Campbell fell in love with and has been doing for about 25 years. Being an artist as well, Campbell’s products, imbued with subtle spectrums of color, are each wrapped in strips of watercolor-painted paper. “I love the farmers market,” Campbell said. “I get to see my regulars every week, and I also meet new people every week who then become regulars.” Depending on when patrons choose to visit the market at Southwest Plaza, they may run into a 40-pound reticulated python, the largest snake in the world. Mason Stiegera, who founded the Littleton-based Righteous Reptile Rescue, will often bring various reptiles and amphibians to the market as the weather becomes warmer. Along with just wanting them to have some fresh air, the reptiles and amphibians are also open to adopt as Stiegera’s rescue center is constantly searching for new homes. Markets will run until mid- to late fall, with some closing as early as September and others as late as November.
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New and mind-bending at Curtis Susan Cooper restrospective runs through June 25 at gallery in Greenwood Village BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Susan Cooper is a Denver-based, nationally recognized artist, known for her large works in the realm of public art, created with media including plexiglass, steel and copper, LED lighting, concrete, polycarbonate steel, wood and bronze. A colorful retrospective of her work opened May 14 at Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village and will run through June 25. It is called “Susan Cooper: Rearranging.” It includes large works like “Corona Comfort,” created from scraps of brightly colored plexiglass saved from earlier projects. She writes in the show’s prospectus that they were non-
biodegradable and vibrant in color. Some were too huge to move and some show images from past projects. “Forward and Back,” a particularly lively, brightly colored paper mural, is made of cut-up postcards that were printed to advertise earlier exhibits by Cooper. A companion piece, “Rearranging Retrospectionism,” is on a similar theme, but made from blackand-white postcards, which Cooper says were all she could afford at first. Walk on into the exhibit and she surely shows an intent to play with your mind, as she messes with perspective! Chairs and tables, lamps and beds skew in various ways and angles. Some are actual furniture pieces — sort of — and others are wall-hung artworks. “Just not functional furniture,” she writes. Bright color prevails in general, with the exception of a pair of bronze cast wall pieces, “Highwise” and “Full House,” in her Storyline Series. They call a visitor to stare at the detail. All of these artworks show a precise attention to fine craftsmanship and a fascinating intellect. These works relate in my mind to surrealism — they are indeed surreal, yet include objects
Susan Cooper poses with her artwork “Corona Comfort,” created from scraps of brightly colored plexiglass, which is on display at Curtis Center for the Arts in GreenCOURTESY PHOTO wood Village.
that are so familiar. Cooper’s bio says she received MA and BA degrees from the University of California at Berkeley and has an early major work in Denver’s City/ County Building Rotunda: two high relief murals. She has work at area light rail stations plus additional projects in Colorado, California, Florida, Missouri and Nebraska. I think children with a creative bent would enjoy this exhibit, although I’d imagine a number of “why” questions may come forth. A “no-touch”
rule would certainly be needed, but it is stimulating to contemplate this work ...
IFYOUGO Admission to the Susan Cooper retrospective at Curtis Center for the Arts is free and the atmosphere is relaxed in this beautiful gallery that grew in an early local schoolhouse, 2349 E. Orchard Road in Greenwood Village. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 303-797-1779.
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he 21st annual Tesoro Indian Market and Ceremonial Dance returns on June 4-5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of The Fort Restaurant, 19192 Highway 8, Morrison. This is just off of Highway 285. Admission: $10 adults; 12 and younger free. Parking is free. Native American artists sell their works, performances by costumed dancers, music, demonstrations by Nature’s Educators, exhibits from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, food from the Fort Restaurant. Visit: TesoroCulturalCenter.org or call 303839-1671. We have visited this event numerous times — busy, but enjoyable day. Public art Another family/art/outing idea: pick up the brochure of public art in South Suburban parks, perhaps pack
a picnic and look for one or more works to enjoy. They start with Reven Swanson’s “Desert Art Bench” in Cornerstone Park (5150 S. Windermere St. in Englewood), include a number of works that kids will love — and can touch — and may give a family Sonya Ellingboe or an individual a new favorite place to hang out! Hudson Gardens (6115 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton) offers a number of pieces, including Stephen LeBlanc’s charming “Hangin’ Around” near the river, accompanied by a watchful mama bear at the entrance from Mary Carter Greenway.
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Englewood Arts Presents Three Midsummer Matinees at 2 p.m.: June 18, Byron Hitchcock, violin, Adam Hass, piano; July 6, Claude Sim, violin, Natalie Sim, piano; Aug. 13, Lara St. John, violin, Martin Kennedy, piano. Concerts in Hampden Hall in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Ticket office opens at 1:30. Fine chamber music. New name Insight Colab Theatre was once Theatre Esprit Asia, TEA, and features Asian actors and stories. “Say My Name” will tell the story of Korean immigrant Seung-Min, who is studying for her naturalization test and is haunted by ghosts of Asian women from history. It will play June 16-19 at The People’s Building, 9995 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Tickets $20-$30. insightcolab.org. Thursday-Saturday at 7 p.m.; Sunday at 1 and 4 p.m. Book and direction by Pang Yuan Yuan. Music and lyrics by David Nehls. Books Summer reading programs will start at all our local libraries in Arapahoe and Douglas counties. Check out themes and programs and sign up for
lots of free enjoyment at your nearest library. One Book One Littleton “Deep Creek: Finding Hope in the High Country” by Pam Houston will be celebrated on Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Bemis Public Library in Littleton by readers who have enjoyed the book between now and then. On that date, Houston will conduct a writing workshop (limited to 20), appear at a reception and talk at 6:30 p.m. The memoir explores the concept of “home.” Houston purchased a 120acre ranch near Creede and the book speaks of her efforts in tending it for the next 25 years. Arapahoe Philharmonic “Stars and Stripes Forever” concert by the Arapahoe Philharmonic Orchestra will combine with food and drinks from Breckenridge Brewery in Littleton on July 3. Concert at 8 p.m. at the brewery, 2920 Brewery Lane in Littleton, live or streamed to your home. Think “1812 Overture” and more. No outside food allowed. Tickets: $35, $30, $17, $10. Livestream access, $10 per home. arapahoe-phil. org.
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ost of what is on display in a museum is an exhibit. The focus with exhibits is to plainly educate and entertain at the same time. And then there are experiences, like the new Mazes & Brain Games, which just opened at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. “The Mazes experience is an open-ended way to avoid the summer slump for kids who are getting off of school while keeping the brain sharp and busy,” said Kelsi Cowan, a program coordinator at DMNS. “It’s a family-friendly activity for people to do in the three months of summer they have off.” Mazes & Brain Games, created by Minotaur Mazes, runs at the museum, 2001 Colorado Blvd. in Denver through Sept. 25. The experience is included in a general admission ticket. While it is fun for people of all ages, it is specifically designed with children and young people in mind. “It’s been several years since we’ve opened an experience made specifically to engage our youngest of scientists, and we can’t wait to see what mastery and ideas the experience inspires,” said George Sparks, DMNS President and CEO, said in a statement. According to provided information, the experience includes both 3-D puzzles and full-body games of all kinds. Some of these games include a giant Maze of Illusions, the
Junior Explorer Music Maze, the Web Maze and the Puzzle Maze. “So many of these activities require the use of the full body, but we also have finger mazes and pocket science from our volunteers,” Cowan Clarke Reader said. “All of this is a great way to focus on brain health and attendees are actually learning, whether they’re aware of it or not.” The experience pairs well with the museum’s other major exhibit — “Egypt: Time of the Pharaohs.” Visitors can immerse themselves in learning about one of the world’s most important civilizations and then get out their energy by solving some puzzles. “I don’t think anyone will walk away from the experience saying it was easy to solve every single puzzle,” Cowan said. “All of these activities have been shown to enhance everything from mental process to short term memory. So, you can have fun will helping your brain to function better.” For information and tickets, visit dmns.org.
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season at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 2 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, with a concert titled “Inspiration is the Key!” The concert will include performances of Weber’s Overture to Oberon, Tchaikovsky’s 2nd Symphony and Sibelius’ Violin Concerto, performed by featured young artist, Rhianna Lingle. She has been playing the violin since she was 4 years old and has held various leadership positions in both the Denver Young Artists Orchestra and the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Orchestra. She recently participated in the Side by Side concert with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. Get tickets and all the details at lakewoodsymphony.org. Soothe the ears with fantastic jazz The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra Sextet is bringing some fantastic jazz to both Northglenn and Lakewood with An Evening of Sass, Swingin’ and Standards featuring Marion Powers. The group will stop at The Parsons Theatre in Northglen, 1 E. Memorial Parkway at 7:30 p.m. on June 3, and at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, at 7:30 p.m. on June 4. According to provided information, the evening will feature classic jazz tunes and fresh arrangements by CJRO artistic director,
Drew Zaremba. Powers, an awardwinning artist whose “dynamic improvisation skill and fresh and modern arranging style” has made her a draw all over the country, will join Zaremba, Eric Erhardt, Shane Endsley, Eric Gunnison, Gonzalo Teppa and Mike Marlier. Get tickets for either show at https://www.coloradojazz.org/concerts.
Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Gary Clark Jr. at Red Rocks You really can’t get past the blues. And with guitarists like Gary Clark Jr. doing their thing, why would you want to? Over the course of his albums — both studio and live — easily prove him to be one of the finest torchbearers of the genre and his live shows are absolutely not-to-be missed. So, don’t miss Clark Jr. at at 7:30 p.m. May 30 Red Rocks, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway in Morrison. If one of the best bluesmen around isn’t enough to tempt you, he’ll be joined by Durand Jones and & The Indications, a woefully underrated R&B group that makes some of the genre’s most thrilling music. Grab tickets to this truly special pairing at www.redrocksonline. com/events/gary-clark-jr-425562/. Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail. com.
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Littleton High School seniors graduate amid springtime showers Nearly 300 students celebrate BY ROBERT TANN RTANN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A bitter-cold rain shower was far from enough to keep nearly 300 Littleton High School seniors from accepting their diplomas during an outside ceremony on the school’s track field on May 20. “After all, life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s learning how to dance in the rain,” said board of education member Lindley McCray. For Cathey Benton, Littleton
After weathering four years of high school learning, more than half of which was during a pandemic, Littleton High School graduates have made it over the finish line.
High School’s principal, the graduating class marks her first as principal. “Class of 2022 you are unique, you are special and you will forever be the first of mine in my heart,” Benton said. “They have done all we have asked and most have done much more, they are truly ready to make a living, make a life and make a difference.” As speeches ended and graduates braced the weather to walk for their diplomas, friends and family members clapped and cheered as they watched the purple and gold-draped seniors step into the next chapter of their lives.
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Littleton High School seniors in the rain the morning of their graduation ceremony on May 20, 2022.
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Congratulations Kayli Kilzer
Cherry Creek High School Tell us a little bit about yourself In my four years in high school, I was in marching band for all four years, and this included me being drum major for two years. I got to play in a Disney World parade, three professional sports stadiums, and placed third at state competition for 5A, our school’s highest ever placement. I also was a varsity climber, and an Adventure Challenge Course leader. I will be attending Purdue in the fall.
Romina Dadkhah Cherry Creek High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself I am an extroverted person, and I love being a part of clubs and activities that allow me to meet new people and try new things. I am an active member of the Cherry Creek DECA Chapter, and I am part of the National English Honors Society at Creek. I also play tennis for Cherry Creek during the spring season. I am a member of the Arapahoe Libraries Committee as well, and I plan on attending the University of Denver after graduation. Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. When I had my senior year conference. I had to discuss with my counselor where I planned on going to college and what I wanted to study. After that conference, my outlook on life had changed because I realized I had come to the point where I had to start making choices that would benefit my future and would shape me into the person I wanted to be. I knew that my planning was now geared for the next chapter of my life. What is your favorite memory from high school? My favorite memory was travel-
ing to DECA nationals in Atlanta with my chapter. I got to interact with 20,000 students from all 50 states and other countries and apply the things I learned in my business classes to the convention. I gained a sense of independence when I managed my schedule and got ready for competition. I was also able to establish friendships and meet some of the most amazing people. There were so many fun moments, and I am grateful that I was given the opportunity to go on a school trip in high school that involved real-life situations. What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? The defining qualities of my graduating class are the drives to perform well and prioritize mental health. We are hardworking students who excel under pressure and love to compete. If mistakes are made, we try to learn from them and do better. We strive to do our best but support each other and take care of ourselves along the way. I find it admirable how teachers and students check up on each other to see if homework loads are too much. It’s important to always try your best but to also have respect for your body and prioritize your health.
Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. When I joined the adventure program, I was just looking to get a P.E. credit. I had no idea that it would completely change my high school experience. In the next two years, I joined the varsity climbing team, I took Adventure Leader Training, met my best friend, and led two classes my senior year. Adventure gave me a safe space to go at school, a break from stress, and made me a significantly better leader and person. What is your favorite memory from high school? I cannot think of a more impactful moment than placing first
at regionals for marching band as drum major. Lined up with the other drum majors receiving awards, I had no idea what Creek would place. As the announcer ranked the schools from last to first, my heart raced with anticipation. When the announcer read the first place school as Creek, I felt the most indescribable rush of emotion. I returned to the band and was greeted by students that were so proud of our accomplishments and performance. That was one of the most impactful moments in my life. What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? If I were to describe my graduating class in one word, I would choose: spirit. I have never seen a class at Cherry Creek High School with so much school pride and gusto. Every sporting event at the school there is a massive student section, all decked out in Creek’s colors, whether that be face paint, clothing, or accessories. We can owe a lot of our school’s sporting successes to the support from the Class of 2022. This doesn’t just translate to athletics though, the senior class always shows up in big numbers at theatre performances, concerts and dances.
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Congratulations Cody Newton Cherry Creek High School Tell us a little bit about yourself I was a part of National Honor Society and National English Honor Society, for two years at Cherry Creek. I also worked 40 hours a week from the end of my junior year ‘til now. After High school, I am planning on going to bootcamp for the Air National Guard, which I joined in February. Once that is done, I will be attending the University of Colorado Boulder on a full-ride scholarship for a degree in aerospace engineering. Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. At the end of my sophomore year my mom, sister and I adopted my niece and nephew. Their addition into the house has caused me to take on a lot more responsibility and grow up faster but I am so thankful for them every single day. Their existence and how close we’ve become has changed my outlook on the world. I used to just coast by, but now I look for ways to improve the world so that they grow up in the best place possible and have everything they need to reach their dreams.
Katelyn Maughan Eaglecrest High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself My two main interests in high school have been arguing and music. I’ve developed these passions through getting involved in the extracurriculars offered at my school. I joined Speech & Debate and Mock Trial, and I’ve learned so much about respectfully debating and the legal field (the field I wish to pursue after high school). I also auditioned and was selected for the two top choirs at my school where I’ve been able to develop my voice and confidence. I plan on going to the University of Arizona, where I’ll study finance and psychology, and then go onto law school. Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. When I realized I had a voice. In my AP English Language class last year, we wrote a lot (no surprise to anyone), and up to that point, I simply wrote to get the grade I wanted. However, when I received a personal prompt that I couldn’t not write about, I found a purpose in writing. I shared my story and felt supported by my community. This helped me fall in love with writing, and it’s one of the many reasons I want to pursue law.
What is your favorite memory from high school? My favorite memory from high school is from a debate tournament my sophomore year. It was a home tournament, so the Eaglecrest kids, including me, got to help clean up after all of the rounds were done. My debate friends and I got to explore the school at night and run around in our fancy, professional clothes while cleaning. It was a great way to blow off steam after the stress of the day, and I bonded with teammates more than I had ever before. What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? I’d say that the defining qualities of my graduating class are resilient, fun, and diverse. These years have been hard on us, but my class has bounced back so strongly. We dealt with changes in so many aspects of our lives, but we didn’t let that ruin our high school experience. This year my class put so much effort into having a meaningful, unforgettable senior year. In addition, through my graduating class, I’ve been exposed to major diversity. I’ve learned so much from people with different perspectives and backgrounds, and I’ll never forget all I’ve gained from my class.
What is your favorite memory from high school? The first day of junior year, it was the first time I saw all my friends in six months. COVID affected my high school in March of my sophomore year. School was the only place I had that I could regularly see my friends since I don’t live close to the school. That time was really hard to connect and enjoy school. When we came back junior year, I was able to reconnect with all my friends and enjoy school again. That’s why it’s my favorite memory because although very small, it had a big impact on my life. What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? The Class of 2022 is resilient and persistent. During our high school years, the world was hit with a pandemic. Many lives were lost and our way of life changed instantly. COVID affects everyone differently, but it affected everyone. Through it all, the Class of 2022 managed to complete our education and get our diplomas. When no one knew what was going to happen and school was a mess, we pushed through, showed up, and made sure we got our education. The Class of 2022 is multifaceted but all of us in one way or another embody these two traits
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Congratulations Elle Mowbray Elizabeth High School
Makenna Staack Eaglecrest High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself During my time at Eaglecrest I have been involved in a variety of activities, clubs and sports. My favorite extracurricular activities include AVID Club and soccer. I was extremely involved in AVID Club as a lead organizer for many activities and community service/fundraising efforts. While I played soccer, I had the opportunity to be captain my sophomore year, and although our season got cut short due to COVID, my team and I won the schoolwide #raptorstrongathletechallenge for most workouts during quarantine. Once I leave Eaglecrest I will be attending Drake University on a pre-veterinary medicine pathway as a biology major. Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. At the beginning of my sophomore year, I moved out of my mom’s house due to recurring struggles. This was a monumental event at the beginning of my high school career that encouraged me to push through any adversity and excel even more in my academics as it was my driving force of motivation. This event made me a stronger individual and an independent
young woman. That experience shaped who I am today and has driven me to push myself to my full potential in every aspect of my life. What is your favorite memory from high school? My favorite memory from high school has to be the AVID Celebration my senior year. This celebration was purely for seniors in the AVID program and it was an amazing opportunity to spend more time with my classmates, celebrate our accomplishments, and reminisce with AVID teachers from prior years. Not only did this celebration embody the family and community AVID strives for, it was also a time to recognize individuals like myself who had been leaders throughout the year and excelled in their academics. What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? The first word that comes to mind when I think of the Class of 2022 is resilient. As a class, we survived a pandemic and endured the rollercoaster that was normal, online, and hybrid schooling. Despite being away from each other for long periods of time, we all came back together as a community and a class to push through those difficult times and still excel in our personal endeavors.
Tell us a little bit about yourself Throughout my time at EHS, I was able to join clubs like Chick-Fil-A Leadership Academy and Flight Crew, participate in academic organizations like National History Day, and take advantage of other activities like internships and gymnastics. My favorite activity I got to participate in was gymnastics where the team won three-time back-to-back State Champions. After college, I plan to attend Grand Canyon University to major in exercise science and minor in communications. I hope to become either a sports performance coach or a public speaker.
What is your favorite memory from high school? Every single moment spent at my internship. With Elizabeth High School’s help, I was able to become an intern at Pivotal Sports Performance, a sports training facility. Not only did I learn more about what I wish to do with the rest of my life, I also learned so much about independence, communication, and extreme time management. Although my internship was a professional experience, I never failed to have a blast and leave with a smile on my face. I will be forever grateful for all the memories made through this opportunity.
Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. During my junior year of high school, I was able to reconnect with one of my best friends from middle school and early high school. Unfortunately, about a month after reconnecting, my friend passed away in a car accident. I was very grateful to have known her and to have spent the last part of her life together; however, the catastrophic event taught me a few lessons. Those lessons are to treasure the relationships you have, to lean on those around you in trying times, and to take the saying “live everyday like it’s your last” seriously.
What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? A few of the defining qualities of my graduating class would be our adaptability, self-motivation, and effective communication. I believe that, through the pandemic, our class has become very adaptive to difficult situations and is now able to continue finding ways to succeed no matter the circumstance. Similar to that, my graduating class is very passionate about various activities and goals, which has led to building healthy self-motivation habits. Lastly, the Class of 2022 is very effective at communicating due to understanding both the benefits and harmful effects social media can have on communication.
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Congratulations Emmelly Alvarez Englewood High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself I’ve never been someone who participates a lot in school, but throughout high school, I have developed into someone who loves being in every activity. I am Student Body president, secretary for National Honors Society and president of Latin X. I’ve since then learned to have such a love for activities like this and I want to continue this when going into college. When I’m not in college, I want to help out as much as I can at my church that I attend to help teach the little kids. Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. Becoming Student Body president I had to learn that you will never be able to satisfy everyone’s needs. I had big hopes as
president and I wanted to meet everyone’s needs but that became practically impossible for me so I had to learn how to be able to meet people halfway or do what’s best for everyone. Since then, I’ve learned how to understand people’s needs and how to become confident in myself as the person who will ultimately be making the decisions. What is your favorite memory from high school? My favorite memory from
Siearra Kaleigh Archuleta Englewood High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself I participate in the high school marching band and the color/ winter guard. I plan to attend college so I can get a degree in hospitality management.
What is your favorite memory from high school? My favorite memory from high school is my senior prom at the aquarium. It was fun being dressed up and walking around the aquarium.
Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. When I competed in marching band at other schools because it showed me I am/was a part of something big and creative. It changed my outlook on what life and opportunities can offer if you only take it.
What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? We are independent, strong, opinionated, creative, smart and proud. I say this because as individuals we have made it to the finish line of childhood and it’s a scary thing but we are excited and willing to head forward heads up high and figuring out what role in society we have.
high school was the Peach Fuzz the week pr of prom. This event was planned two weeks before the day of the event, and it took a lot for it to make it happen. The w reason why this is my favorite memory is because each student in the school got the option to be a part of something so fun. We had the boys from each grade level playing volleyball, the girls either coaching or supporting and the other students who chose not to participate
went to support. I loved seeing the school spirit and the participation. What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? The Class of 2022 has learned how to be so honest and blunt about any situation, which has allowed us to speak up about anything that we don’t find just. With so much going on in the world and as time progresses, people have become more confident in their beliefs and that has allowed them to stand up for those beliefs. Another defining quality that we have is just our perseverance with COVID-19. We were definitely impacted but we learned how to overcome those struggles and not let it get in the way of our future whether that be going to college, going straight into the workforce, joining any governmental branch, etc.
Elvis Berisa Englewood High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself My parents are from Kosovo and they moved here about a year before I was born. I have three older sisters and one younger brother. I am glad I was born in the United States because it was not safe in Albania. I like to work out at Englewood Recreation Center in my free time. After high school I plan to get a degree in Business/Marketing after taking a year off to work. Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. My teachers helped me a lot to stay on task and pass
my classes. Mr. Maschka, my counselor, helped me find a direction of what I want to do with my life. What is your favorite memory from high school? I really liked my Weight Training class. I was on the record board for having the heaviest dead lift, which made me feel really good and proud. What are the defining qualities of your graduating
class and why? My class is really outgoing and smart, and they don’t fool around.
Note: Elvis completed this form with help from Englewood High School Psychologist/ Counselor Patrick Maschka.
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Congratulations Micaiah Hazard Englewood High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself I participate in many activities at my school. I am the drum major of the Englewood High School Marching Band. I also am the stage manager for all of the theatrical performances put on by my school’s theater company. Along with these activities, I also have been a member of All-State band. After high school, I will be attending Colorado State University to study music.
multiple years of getting accepted into the band, this year was the first time I was able to actively participate in the band due to COVID and it was the best experience I could’ve asked for. Being able to be in an environment with such like-minded peers was an experience I can’t really describe and really gave me clarity on what I want to do after college.
Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. My participation in All-State band. After
What is your favorite memory from high school? My favorite memory from high school would have to be my senior prom. This memory has even more significance to me because I know all of the work it took for us to put together a real prom for the first time since
Molly Tucker Englewood High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself I am an active participant in our school’s theater and choir programs. I am the vice president of our Thespian Society and National Honor Society treasurer. I love to snowshoe and read. I am currently directing a one-act production, and it is my favorite show I have done at our school. After high school, I will be attending the University of New Hampshire to study music education and minor in musical theater! Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. This January, I got to participate in the Colorado All-State Choir, which was an excellent experience. I got to sing with some of the most qualified students in the state and it gave me a deeper appreciation for singing with others. I learned about how powerful it is to immerse yourself in a new group of individuals with a passion you share so deeply. After participating in choir for four years, this experience was so rewarding and encouraged me to pursue the career path I am!
What is your favorite memory from high school? My favorite memory from high school was assistant directing our fall plays! Our theater department performed a dual-casted show, “Murder’s in the Heir” in our black box theater. This was my first experience directing, and I got to help block and costume the two shows. This being our first show that was dual-casted, it was a hefty feat, but was so beneficial in showing me a new side of theater. Getting to assistant direct a show was such a life-changing opportunity that taught me more about how much love and effort are needed to produce a show. What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? Our class has overcome so many hurdles that we have tackled resiliently. COVID took such a toll on our class, especially with so many students online through the duration of last year. Our class is back in person as a united front. We have come together to plan so many awesome events for the entire school, and we have so many admirable leaders in our class. We are a group of amazing role models full of school spirit and incredibly engaged. Our class defines what it truly means to be Englewood Pirates!
COVID. The night was full of fun and all around was amazing, and being able to have it at a venue such as the aquarium made the night even more spectacular! I can say that It is a night I truly won’t forget. Oh, and getting prom royalty is also a plus. What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? A quality that my graduating class would have to be determination. We have been through so many changes in what, for many, have felt like the longest four years of school that we have had. We have gone through complete online schooling, hybrid schooling, and finally trying to figure out how to go back to “normal.” Throughout all of these changes it would’ve been easy for us to give up but we persisted and kept up the fight and finished strong.
Adrian Garcia
Colorado’s Finest School of Choice Tell us a little bit about yourself Throughout high-school I decided to dedicate myself to wrestling. I wrestled at the 106-pound weight class and was a varsity wrestler every year I was in high-school. But with the end of my highschool journey, I plan on working at a standard job for a year until I turn 18. When I become 18, I’m planning on going to trade school to either become an electrician or an auto body painter. I also plan on taking online courses to get my realtors license to work as a realtor part time. Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. The most life-changing experience I encountered throughout high school was when I met my girlfriend. I was a very black-and-white type of person and lived a fortunate life that I thought was normal, but when I met my girlfriend, it really opened up my eyes to the less fortunate lives of so many people. It really changed me as a person and created very important qualities within myself. If it wasn’t for her, I probably wouldn’t have been determined to graduate early, and I most definitely wouldn’t be as much as a calming, more considerate person.
What is your favorite memory from high school? The one that stands out the most is also the last day I walked the halls of my school. At Colorado’s Finest we have a tradition that once you have graduated you walk the halls one last time while your friends, family, staff and every student in the school cheer you on! For me this was a very special moment. It was very heartwarming seeing some of my favorite teachers and friends cheer me on as I took my last lap in such an amazing school and being able to say goodbye one last time. What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? I was a very introverted person throughout high school so I didn’t interact much with my graduating class, but I did observe many amazing qualities that I feel resonate with the Class of 2022. I believe the Class of 2022 are very compassionate, friendly, honest, trustworthy, and dependable people.
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Congratulations Alexa Grandy
March Haugsess
Grandview High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself My post-grad plans consist of me immediately moving to New Mexico to take care of my siblings. I plan to learn more about philosophy and natural medicine. I want to go to music school to produce music, and I would like to open an applicant wellness center, and I would like to start a school/orphanages. Later in my life, starting in 2025, I plan to study abroad and backpack.
Grandview High School Tell us a little bit about yourself I have been a member of Key Club, and I have been president of both book club and my school’s Gender Sexuality Alliance. I plan to study zoology, focusing on marine life, at Oregon State University.
Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. I got addicted to meth and my whole family got evicted out of our house, and I had to take a break from school to bring myself out of addiction and back into learning. I have had to support myself and four younger siblings while we are all spread apart. Our parents are missing because of addiction to this day. I moved five times and had a very good life up until my freshman year, five years ago. I continue to learn and support myself while dealing with crazy parents.
Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. Learning to drive was very important for me. By nature, I am very introverted, and I don’t go out much. Being able to take myself wherever I wanted to be, even if it’s just to and from school in my spare time, has made me much more independent and confident.
What is your favorite memory from high school? Getting sober and making the decision to finish high school for myself because I like to learn and how I’ve managed to live a very normal life under weird circumstances. What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? Patience, balance, sadness and faith. It took me so much patience to wait out uncomfortable circumstances and emotional decisions. Balance because I had to keep things even and that was the only way to live comfortably, sadness because I am truly sad and confused
about my parents changing and I am sad everyday without my family together. And faith because I know I will fix things for myself and others, and my family will be comfortable again and I have faith I will still be able to live my own life and help others! LOVE LIFE!
Zoë Adele Loya Grandview High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself I’ve done choir all through our high school, recently Bella Voce came in first place in competition. I was also a member of GSA and FBLA. After graduation I plan to go to college and study to be a teacher hopefully at Endeavor Academy. Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. One year ago I dropped out of high school due to some personal issues, and over the summer I couldn’t help but think what I was going to do with the rest of my life. All my friends were getting ready to go back to school and my friends convinced me to go back. So I did and I fought hard for every opportunity I received, proving that my hard work pays off and that really
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shaped the way I view education. What is your favorite memory from high school? My favorite memory from high school would be performing with choir, and although I don’t have any specific performances, as an entirety those performance were the best. What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? Determined, Outgoing, Intelligent. All of these words describe the Endeavor Academy graduating Class of 2022, because each student has worked extremely hard to reach the point they are at today. Whether they are going to college or straight into the workforce they have all been nothing less than determined, and outgoing because it’s not easy to graduate.
What is your favorite memory from high school? My favorite memory is eating lunch outside with my friends. In the fall and spring, we can sit on the concrete outside the main entrance, away from all the noise of the cafeteria. We talk about anything that comes to mind. I am glad to have such great friends to escape the stress of school with. What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? One defining feature of our class is our readiness to take on the world. We want to get out into life and start making a change; some of us have already started. We’re sick of being seen as just kids, and we are excited to be able to do more.
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Congratulations Janhavi Kulkarni Grandview High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself I ran for Grandview’s Cross Country team for four years. I was an officer for the Medical Careers Club and DECA. I was the president of Model UN, NHS, and CREYA. I volunteered my time at a local retirement home. I worked as a Brain Health Research intern for CU Anschutz and volunteered parttime at Meadow Point as a classroom aid. I will be attending the University of Pittsburgh this fall to pursue a BS in Psychology. With this I hope to become a Physician’s Associate in order to help communities access equitable healthcare especially in the mental health field. Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. Personally, my passion for the community
began when I recognized the lack of empathy in our student body. I looked at the various types of students I walk by in the halls and recognized I do not know what their life looks like. That is when CREYA was formed, after realizing students needed a community where they could discuss what makes them feel empowered and supported by their other classmates. Today, CREYA has thirty members and hopes to grow in the future. What is your favorite memory from high school? For me, the defining moment would have had to have been during the Prom Dress Exchange this year. This was an initiative through the club I created, CREYA. After receiving more than 350 dresses, suits and ties we organized an event where anyone could come and pick what they wanted,
without charge. A junior came up to me wearing the most beautiful black dress. Two weeks later, she found me at the prom and gave me a hug. The feeling that I had then is something I will carry on with me for the rest of my life. What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? Resiliency. From a rise to social activism, to overcoming a pandemic, the Class of 2022 has overcome so much together. We adapted, changed, and grew together. I see the community that has formed so quickly. As a class, we have gone through mountains and valleys. We have strengthened our sense of resiliency through the lows. It is now up to us in how we use our education, compassion, and empathy to power through society and leave our community better than how we came across it.
Charles O’Donnell Grandview High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself I am the Student Body community service and outreach officer, NHS co-president, DECA co-president at the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus, varsity golfer, the sophomore class vice president, Model UN officer, Math Honors Society member, FBLA ,ember, and Spanish Club member. I plan on studying mechanical engineering at the Colorado School of Mines! Go Orediggers! Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. When I started at the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus, I enrolled in the Project Management for Entrepreneurs classes. I developed professional skills and explored future opportunities so I can be ready for the world outside of high school. My friends from the CCIC have also challenged my thinking as the class was very diverse. I met students from different high schools and ethnicities and learned more about different back-
grounds and cultures during my time at CCIC. What is your favorite memory from high school? In winter 2019, Grandview’s Student Leadership went on a winter retreat to bond with students from all grade levels. This would be my favorite memory because we got to interact with all the grade levels and trust groups (mix of all different grades) by playing games and participating in team building exercises that allowed Student Leadership to grow closer for the rest of the year. What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? Intelligent, well-rounded, and competitive. The Class of 2022 is very unique to any other class. At Grandview High School, there are around 15 to 20 Valedictorians. During our time, many of us challenged ourselves by taking AP classes. We also displayed our diverse passions in so many different fields. Our time at Grandview taught our class to take on any challenge.
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Leah Maloney Heritage High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself I have been involved in choir, student government, several clubs, Principal’s Advisory Committee and the Ambassadors program. I am passionate about athletics and have been captain of my varsity cross country team twice. I have also participated in swim and dive and varsity track and field. I am a member of the inaugural class of female Eagle Scouts and I am honored to have received the BSA Meritorious Action Award. After graduation, I look forward to attending the United States Naval Academy to study computer science! Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. Participating in cross country throughout high school drastically changed who I am and how I approach challenges. It was intimidating to join the cross country team freshman year having never run before. However, over the next four years, I formed deep friendships, made lasting memories and discovered a passion for running that has carried me through some of the most difficult times in my life. I have learned so much through running with my team, and I am so grateful to my friends and my coaches for such an amazing experience!
Emma Orrico Heritage High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself I have been a part of the volleyball program, varsity Senior year, as well as the golf program my junior and senior year seasons. I played club volleyball for four years and am currently on the Denver Juniors Volleyball Club 18’s team finishing up my last season. I am a part of the National Honors Society, a LINK leader and am a member of Key Club and Life 101 at school. After graduation I plan to attend Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester, New York, studying chemistry with a minor in global studies as a part of the Global Honors Program. Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. After having to leave my volleyball club of four years for my last season, I was devastated. Many tryouts later I was able to find a new club to call home. Through this experience I have learned that change can be good and I have made lifelong friends that I never would have met if this hadn’t happened to me. This has changed my outlook on life because I have learned that coming to the end of a chapter can be hard but the start of a new one can make it all worth it.
What is your favorite memory from high school? One of my favorite memories of my high school experience was my first all-school assembly in 2018. As an incoming freshman, I was intimidated and anxious about beginning high school. However, the energy and excitement in the room as the Class of 2022 took their spot in the gym transformed my nervousness into a sense of pride and belonging. Heritage High School is a remarkable place filled with remarkable people. At the assembly four years ago, I realized that I was not simply starting high school, I was joining an amazing family! What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? The Class of 2022 is optimistic. We have persevered through the COVID-19 pandemic, and as a result, we have a greater appreciation for the everyday experiences that are often taken for granted. The graduating Class of 2022 sacrificed a conventional high school experience, but we gained a spirit of fortitude and optimism for the future that we will carry with us for the rest of our lives. While I am sad to see our high school journey come to a close, I am excited to witness the amazing things my peers will accomplish within this next chapter of our lives.
What is your favorite memory from high school? My favorite memory from high school was attending the first of many Life 101 club meetings. This club allowed me to meet new people and create strong connections with others through listening to personal stories and perspectives throughout life. I remember walking out of the school that night and feeling more like myself than ever before, and feeling close to people I have been going to Heritage with all throughout high school. The connections I have made with others and the environment of Life 101 is a memory I will never forget. What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? Resilience and determination. Our class is beyond resilient because we have been able to get through the toughest times in our lives together thus far, such as the quarantine. We stuck by each other’s sides even when we could never see each other in person and made it to the other side. As a class we were able to adjust and create structure within our lives when it was needed most. Our class is also determined because we have not let things stand in our way from achieving our goals and becoming the individuals we want to be.
Joshue Moore Heritage High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself I have participated in many things at Heritage including cross country and track, yearbook, newspaper, Link Crew. However the activity I did most was theater, where I was involved as a thespian officer and a tech crew head for two years. I plan on continuing in technical theater, working a few shows this summer and majoring in technical theater at Colorado State University in the fall. Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. A foundational experience for me was the first day of senior year. We were just coming out of COVID school, and now we had the opportunity to come back and experience assemblies, dances and sports — events that the last two senior classes lost out on. On the first day of school, I went to Red Rocks for the senior sunrise, and I decided there that I wasn’t going to take this year for granted. Having that experience post COVID really made senior year much more rewarding and fun because I knew that those experiences were precious and not guaranteed. What is your favorite memory from high school? My favorite memory from high school was probably Thescon this past December. Thescon is a convention of all things theater in Denver. For me it was the culmination of a lot of hard work, not only in the theater but also in finding my place in school. It’s not often that I am surrounded with a group of people who have similar experiences and interests, even within the theater itself. It just felt good to know I was in the right place doing the right thing. What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? Resilience and positivity. Our class has been through a lot; from COVID, to school gun violence, to the threat of climate change. But throughout it all, this year I have seen my class bounce back and have the same attitude as we did before COVID. At Heritage the school pride and culture is so important and the seniors this year helped to bring that back. It just goes to show that we can deal with heavy stuff and come out the other side and still live life to the fullest.
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Congratulations Quinton Krochta Littleton High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself I am a huge music student and have been in many musical activities. These include marching band, jazz band, symphonic band, and various other honor groups. I have also been a gymnast for more than seven years now. My plans for after graduation are to first, join the Marine Corps Reserves, and continue to build that career through college. Next, I will be attending the University of Illinois to double major in music and another subject that I have not decided on yet. Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. For me, marching band was a huge part
of my high school experience and I feel like a lot of experiences from marching band impacted me as a person. Marching band taught me how to lead a team, how to help others learn, and overall I feel like I am a better person. It’s experiences like this that overall help me grow as a person, by bonding with others who share the same passion as me. What is your favorite memory from high school? My favorite memory from high school is not really one specific moment in time, I would say it’s a bit more of a compilation. My favorite memory is a compilation of all the different times my friends and I have spent time together, because I feel like that
Sloane Smith Littleton High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself All four years of high school I have taken dance classes at a local studio, where I participated in annual performances such as “The Nutcracker,” and completed various international dance exams. At school, I was on the newspaper staff and was a section editor my senior year. I was the vice president of Key Club my junior and senior year and of National Honor Society my senior year. For the future, I plan on attending the University of Kansas in the fall. I will be starting in the honors program and double majoring in exercise science and dance. Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. When I signed up for AP Chemistry, I didn’t know it would become so important in my life. I was among high-achieving students, all wanting an A in the class. Some were what I now know as “grade grubbers,” leading me to do the same. I didn’t cheat, but I got caught in the trap of putting pressure on myself to get As. Since then, all of the As on my transcript were truly earned. In college, I want my transcript to reflect my motivation to achieve success, but to also be gracious with myself and know I’m not perfect. What is your favorite memory from high school? Walking into the athletic entrance for my senior after-prom
is such an important part of high school. My friends and I have laughed together, cried together, and shared so many amazing memories that it is impossible to narrow it down to one moment. What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? The defining qualities of my graduating class are our motivation and our ability to persevere. Having our sophomore and junior year heavily impacted by COVID, my fellow classmates and I definitely lost a lot of motivation. It was hard to want to do homework or focus in class, but we persevered and pushed through it. After we got back on track, it seemed like everybody became motivated to just finish the year and move on to college and a lot of my classmates seem pretty excited to move on to college and focus studying on each of their specific interests.
Olga Sorbala Littleton High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself I am part of FBLA, DECA, Key Club, Art Club and NAHS, Chess Club and tennis. I plan to do get an accounting degree at Metropolitan State University of Denver.
will always be a cherished moment. All of my classmates and I were celebrating our first prom together in two years, leading the energy in the room to be electric. Compared to other high schools in my area, our after-prom was not viewed as extravagant. However, I will be forever grateful to all the parent volunteers that made our celebration memorable. From the crepe bar to the bouncy castle, every part of my school felt festive and special. What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? My class has been through a lot, but we have persevered through. We are finishing strong despite the complications of virtual and hybrid school and were proactive as we fought through our senior year. We stepped up and took leadership roles in various clubs and activities all while getting used to being back in person. I believe that my graduating class has the experience and tools we need to go out and change the world.
Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. Playing tennis! I learned how to play tennis my freshman year, which is crazy to think about now. I wasn’t the best at it but I enjoyed playing. I ended up playing tennis all four years with my wonderful partner Lane Gray. This year, I was one of the team’s captains, which was amazing. Tennis taught me a lot of things both good and bad. It showed me what team spirit can accomplish and how to work as a team. It also showed me what bad leadership can do and taught me what not to do as a future leader.
What is your favorite memory from high school? There are too many to choose from, but my favorite memories were made when I was hanging out with friends. A good memory I have was going to the spring fling my freshman year. It was just very memorable and super fun. What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? Resilient and Diverse is how I would describe our graduating class because of everything we faced together the past few years. From going through our regular lives and facing the struggle of entering high school as a little freshman. To then having to face the strange world of online school together, which taught everyone many things about patience and resilience. To finally going back to a mostly regular life but having to relearn how to interact with each other and support our differences.
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Congratulations Brianna Kenney Lutheran High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself In my time at Lutheran High, I participated in cross play which held skits during Chapel, I played soccer and I played in the fall shows and spring musical. Now I am currently in Worship class which runs Chapel and hosts Chapel every once in a while. I plan on spending a great summer with my family after graduating, then attending Grand Canyon University next year. My interests lie in studying psychology and Spanish and pursuing whatever work the Lord has planned for me from there.
Sarah Braunschweig STEM School
Tell us a little bit about yourself I have been a part of many different clubs and activities, including NHS, SNHS, TSA, SOS, SteMed (Medical Club), volleyball, and theater. Some of my favorite memories from high school are from extracurriculars, including planning and running Wish Week and being able to meet our wish kid. Also, making varsity on my school’s volleyball team! After high school, I am going to go to CSU and I plan to major in Biology and work towards a healthcare career. Along with this, I plan to play intramural volleyball in college to continue my passion for volleyball. Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. After the tragic event that happened at my high school on May 7, I changed my outlook on life, and learned one really important lesson: that life is too short not to go for your goals and dreams. No matter what challenges you are currently facing, things will get better. It can be hard after experiencing a traumatic event such as this, but conquering these challenges
helps us grow into the people we are today. One of my favorite quotes from high school that reminds me of this is, “you are stronger than you know.” What is your favorite memory from high school? Being a camp counselor/high school lead for fifth graders at STEM going to Snow Mountain Ranch in the mountains. I had so much fun helping teachers take their students on an overnight field trip. I helped take kids hiking, snowshoeing, roller skating, tubing and much more. I was also able to volunteer and develop close friendships with other incredible student leaders at my school. The trip created lifelong friendships and stories to tell for a lifetime! What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? I think the most defining characteristic of my class is our strength. STEM’s Class of 2022 has had a very difficult three years leading up to our senior year. We ended our freshman year with a traumatizing event to lead into our sophomore and junior years defined by COVID-19. When we needed each other the most we were there for each other, even when it could not be in person.
Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. When I first started playing soccer, I could relate well with it from my Dad being the Chaplain of the Colorado Rapids. I caught on very quickly and learned the importance of being a team player. I look back on that experience now realizing how that experience for me has poured into the rest of my life and high school years. I have my soccer experience to thank for my grown abilities in leadership, encouragement, trials and challenges, and finally for the relationships and memories
build that I will never forget. What is your favorite memory from high school? History class with one of my favorite teachers, Mr. Doebele. I remember walking into that class with my two other friends and we would have a blast learning, laughing, and actually enjoying to learn about what our teacher had planned that day. Every day I would come home with takea-ways. Our teacher inspired us to learn about our history of America and most important made it fun for us, which in the end helped improve all of our learning. I cannot say thank you enough to Mr. Doebele for providing such a fun, memorable, and amazing learning experience. What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? Perseverance, community, and connected. Here at Lutheran, my class knows most of everyone. We are a tight community with a great foundation of fellowship between all of us. Even during the effects of COVID throughout the years, we have still pursued and have stuck together. Our school has been a blessing as I, and many others have been heavily affected with a foundation of faith as we move on to the next chapters of our lives.
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Congratulations Aidan Sim Regis Jesuit
Tell us a little bit about yourself I am in the Regis Jesuit Robotics Club, Esports Club, and I have also been doing martial arts for 13 years. After graduation I plan on attending Marquette University and pursuing a Computer Science Major.
Abigail Shea Regis Jesuit
Tell us a little bit about yourself During my high school experience, I have been involved in multiple activities. I played volleyball for my first two years along with basketball for three years. I have been involved in community service and am a social ambassador for an orphanage in Haiti. I also completely immersed myself in retreat leadership at my school. I have loved being a leader on several retreats and I helped out in other ways on other retreats. After graduation, I will be attending Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA to major in Political Science with a minor in General Business on the honors track and I am so excited to do so! Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. In my Junior year of high school, I spent four days on a retreat and I heard a talk from one of the senior leaders. She talked about her life story, how certain events forced her to recognize what her core values were, and how that time in her life brought into focus what meant the most to her. She asked us to search for what our most fundamental values were and to write a list so we had a physical reminder especially on the inevitable hard days. My list was long, but in the end, my list contained the things I value most. Since that day, I try to recognize if these values are being honored and applied and if they aren’t, I refocus to bring them to the forefront. This has changed my outlook on life in a truly positive way.
What is your favorite memory from high school? My favorite memories from high school are the Friday night football games. I remember being so excited every Friday to attend the games, cheer on the team, but most of all spend it with my closest friends. From rushing to the car with my friends after school to beat the long line of cars so we could get our coffee before the long night ahead of us, to speeding home to change into our decorated senior overalls, curling our hair, and eating chicken nuggets, all while laughing was what made those nights ones that would last. The jam out sessions on the way to the games were always the highlight of my night, and they always will be a great memory. The memories of those days will stick with me for a long time. What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? I would say the defining quality of the graduating class at Regis is the sense of community we hold. These past four years have been different and unique compared to other high school experiences due to the Covid-19 Pandemic hitting us during our sophomore year. Going through quarantine and remote learning, then adjusting to the process of switching back to a somewhat normal school life, and now, adjusting, again, to the closest we can get to a fully “normal” school life has had the strange effect of bringing us closer together as a class. Each person looks out for one another more than we did our freshman year which is amazing to me and a positive take away from the COVID-19 high school experience.
Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. A personal experience I encountered that changed my outlook on life was being the Team Captain of the Regis Jesuit Robotics Team 3729 during COVID-19. I had to be incredibly flexible and empathetic towards all of the team members and I learned substantial skills on how to lead others. During this time I realized that leading is about understanding, empathy, and accountability. Making sure that everyone on the team was comfortable and involved was crucial. I learned how to hold everyone on the team accountable for their actions, including myself. What is your favorite memory from high school? My favorite memory from Regis Jesuit High School was during freshman year. The Robotics Team
and I had gone to Calgary, Canada, to compete in an international Robotics Competition through FIRST. Across the 3 day event, I got to meet teams from China, Turkey, Canada, and Australia. They were some of the kindest and most genuine people I’ve ever met. Our team came together to show support for other teams as well as helping whenever they had an issue with their robot. During that competition we placed 4th overall, the best our team has ever done at a competition. What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? The defining qualities of our graduating class are flexibility, kindness, and determinism. Our class learned to be incredibly flexible and adaptable throughout COVID-19. We learned to be kind and caring for all of those around us throughout our formation at Regis Jesuit and through the service we did during our service immersions. Finally, we displayed determination through our perseverance with the several hardships of our high school experience, from COVID, to the uniquely challenging college application process this year posed.
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Congratulations Peyton Tinsley Regis Jesuit
Tell us a little bit about yourself At Regis I am involved in the RJ Media club, I am the head script writer and I anchor for RJTV. I am also the president of the ping pong club and I am in National Honors Society. I play line three singles on the varsity tennis team and I am a team captain this year. I am also a Cornerstone leader and I led a Kairos retreat this year. Outside of school I show my three dogs in 4H, we compete in Showmanship, obedience, rally and agility, I am a member of the Parker Barkers 4H club. I am a Girl Scout and have completed my silver award which was to build a new playground for my church. I am a member of my youth group at St. Matthews Episcopal church and I often read and alter serve at services. After graduation, in fall 2022 I will be attending Oklahoma State University to study Broadcast Journalism. Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. A personal experience that I encountered during high school that changed my outlook on life was going on service immersion projects in March. At Regis, the seniors get the opportunity to go to a service site everyday for two weeks, my site was Aurora Academy. I was very skeptical at first because I hadn’t ever heard of the school. I love working with kids, especially kindergarteners so I was so excited to be in a kindergarten class. After the first week, I had learned all their names and they all knew mine. I did everything I could to help them and be there for them as much as possible, and they all warmed up to me, eventually, after some one on one time. I realized after my two weeks how much I actually needed those kids, as much as they needed me. Aurora Academy and Ms. Basoco’s kindergarten class became a safe space
for me. The experience caused me to step back and enjoy all the little moments and appreciate the people around me, the kids taught me to take everything in and that it’s okay to not be perfect. What is your favorite memory from high school? My favorite memory from high school was probably at the very beginning of my freshman year at the summer tennis camps. My mom signed me up online and when my dad drove me there the first day, we pulled up and it was all boys, not a single girl. He looked at me and said “you say the word and we can turn around and go home right now, you don’t have to go”. I responded “nope, I’ll do it”, even though inside I was incredibly nervous. The first week all the boys there treated me as if I had a bubble around me, and no one spoke to me. I think I was better than they expected at tennis so at least that gained me some respect. By the second week, they realized that I wasn’t an alien and I got to know a lot of them. I am proud to say that all of those boys that I met at the tennis camp who were my age are my best friends today. Since that camp the 6 of us have run around and had lots of fun over the past 4 years, so I’m grateful for the tennis camp freshman year. What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? The defining qualities of my graduating class are attentive, resilient, spirited, and loyal. My class is attentive because we don’t let any problems or issues go unnoticed. If we see an injustice occurring or something or someone that needs our attention, we jump to the opportunity. I feel very strongly that together our class can and has achieved great things when we work together. We are also resilient, we are the class that came out of covid ready to get back to school. It was our job as upperclassmen to make
the underclassmen feel welcome which is exactly what we did. We have suffered quite a few injustices and offenses as a class and a school lately that have been controversial, but nevertheless, we persevere. We are also very spirited, being the only class who knows what its like to go to a fully packed, sold-out stadium football game at Regis. Thanks to the upperclassmen when we were freshman, we know how much fun school spirit is and we are doing our best to spread that to the other classes. We are loyal, to one another and to the other classes. I continue to see more and more examples of togetherness daily at Regis, deep down we truly care for one another and if one of us is hurting, all of us are. We do our very best to serve those around us and in our community.
Andrew Tolva Regis Jesuit
Tell us a little bit about yourself I am a sports writer, tennis player, track runner, and a lover of nature. Life is always best when spending time with friends. Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. During my time at Regis I learned a lot but no experience taught me more than the highs and lows of COVID. During a crucial time in my development, school was closed, I couldn’t see my friends, and life as we knew it turned upside down. If I could take away anything it’d be to live in the moment at all times. What is your favorite memory from high school? My favorite memory from high school has to be when I led retreats for Regis. The Jesuits have a rich history of impactful retreats and to be able to not only experience it but also to share it with others as a leader was truly a blessing. What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? My graduating class if resilient and humorous. Not only have we learned how to bounce back in a big way but we learned to laugh through it all.
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Douglas health department moves forward with facility, services, staff Plans approved in May 12 meeting BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The Douglas County Health Department is on its way to providing services, having a facility and hiring staff as the agency prepares to fully separate from Tri-County Health Department later this year. The Douglas County Board of Health approved a list of services the agency will provide during a May 12 meeting. Some of the services included are COVID-19 response, public health emergency preparedness, restaurant inspections, immunizations and sexual health services. During an April 22 work session for the board of health, Public Health Director Mike Hill presented the list of services provided by Tri-County with information about what is expected by the state health department along with recommendations for services he believes the new health department should provide. “There are certain things that I just think are worth doing because they’re important for public health, the state expects us to do them and I think our population expects us to do them,” Hill said. The health department will provide 33 of the 60 services provided by Tri-County. Most of the services the board opted not to use are things the county doesn’t use or are already being completed by other local agencies. Other Tri-County services that won’t immediately be available from DCHD include recreational water inspections, community nutrition and workplace wellness. Each of these categories, Hill said, requires further research before the board decides if the health department will offer them. When the DCHD was formed, one of the first decisions by the board was to contract with Tri-County to provide all public health services until the end of 2022. The agency will provide vital records as their first service, beginning June 1. The county is also planning to take over emergency preparedness and disease surveil-
The members of the Douglas County Board of Health listen to a resident during public comment.
lance July 1. Environmental health and community health are set to begin in September. The health department may add or remove any services going forward, Hill said. Staffing and finances The health department has also moved forward with hiring about eight employees, including an administrative assistant, an assistant director for environmental health and an epidemiologist among others. During an April 19 work session, Hill presented a possible organizational chart to the commissioners, including a full staff of about 35 people and 2 contractors. That staff is expected to cost about $3.5 to $4 million per year, Hill said. The department was set to finalize the organizational chart after approving the services the department will provide. The health department is also required by statute to hire a physi-
cian as a medical director because their public health director is not a doctor. Hill said in an email that he plans to begin hiring for a part-time medical director for about five hours per month in July and that there is an interim doctor in the position now. Hill said he believes the health department can continue to operate on its roughly $2.5 million public health budget with the funds coming from fees and grants. So far, the health department appears to have secured about $1.2 million in grants, according to a memo prepared for the board. The health department will know more about what grants will be available in July. For a physical space, the agency has begun to move into a 8,200 square-foot facility in Castle Rock partially used by Tri-County currently. The agency also has plans to take over the Tri-County office, located inside the county Department of Motor Vehicles building in Lone Tree, sometime after Oct. 1.
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Next, Hill plans to begin talking with the commissioners about the health department’s policies, he said. Legal cases In April, the board of health decided to file an appeal of a judge’s decision to stop the health department from enforcing its public health order banning mask requirements in the county. The health department enacted that order in October as their first and only public health order. Two months later, two Douglas County businesses filed a lawsuit against the health department, claiming the order and the entire health department are unlawful. A judge granted the businesses request for a preliminary injunction March 4. The department’s notice of appeal was filed April 11 and challenges notions brought in the original case, including the legality of Douglas County’s split from Tri-County.
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Doula Project spreads the word about safe, legal abortions BY DANA KNOWLES ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS
Confidence Omenai knows what it feels like to experience the loneliness and isolation resulting from childhood trauma. At 13 years old, she was raped, became pregnant and didn’t have supportive environment at home. “I had no idea what I was doing or if I was making the right choice, and there was no one there who loved me or cared,” she said. “That was the worst possible scenario to be in to have to make that choice.” Omenai ended up having an abortion when she was 17 weeks into her pregnancy. The months that followed were some of the most stressful of her life. “It was my freshman year of high school and I was giving a presentation and both of my breasts were leaking and my teacher had to tap me on the shoulder to let me know,” Omenai said. “I was so confused because no one told me that after — because I was 17 weeks — no one said that afterwards my body would respond as if I delivered a child.” Her personal experience is the main reason she joined the board of directors for the Colorado Doula Project, a nonprofit that helps guide people from all over the country to safe abortion access in the state of Colorado. “We provide abortion transportation to and from procedures, when there is financial assistance needed with procedures, and food and
lodging for when people are here in Colorado to receive those services and medical support,” Omenai explained. “Most of the people we serve are people of color.” The organization also helps provide support for people after abortions. “There are nuances that women need to know. When you’re nonbinary there are things you need to be prepared for when you don’t navigate the world in a cis [gendered] way,” Omenai said. “There are ways to protect yourself that should be loving and comforting and gentle.” After Politico published a leaked draft opinion from the United States Supreme Court that showed the court’s conservative justices are prepared to overturn Roe v. Wade, Omenai wants to get the word out about the Colorado Doula Project. “We are constantly saying, ‘If you need help, we know where the [abortion] bans are.’ We are making phone calls, calling our friends, and posting all over social media. We are using every platform and every method at our disposal to get the word out,” she says. The draft opinion obtained by Politico would not make abortion illegal nationwide, but by overturning Roe the court would be allowing states to dramatically restrict, or outright ban, access to abortions. This would not be the case in Colorado, where Democratic lawmakers recently passed a law codifying abortion access in the state. As Kai-
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ser Health News recently reported, Colorado is one of the few states without any restrictions on when in pregnancy an abortion can occur and is one of the few states in the region without a mandatory waiting period of up to 72 hours after required abortion counseling. Omenai feels that no matter what, no one should have to go through it alone. “A lot of people don’t discuss that sometimes you need grief counseling. Some people experience grief, and some don’t. Even when you’re perfectly happy with your choice
and the choice was right for you, you might still experience grief and you might need to know how to handle that,” Omenai said. She says the Colorado Doula Project will continue to fight to ensure access to safe abortions, especially for the most vulnerable. 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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This Littleton detox center feels like a relaxing hotel Is this the way out of the fentanyl crisis? BY JENNIFER BROWN THE COLORADO SUN
Each private room has a queen bed covered in a plush, gray comforter, plus a flat-screen TV and a remote control to browse Netflix and Hulu. For lunch and dinner, restaurant menus circulate and meals arrive via Uber Eats. Guests can log into their jobs from their rooms or read a book beside a window looking into a grassy courtyard. In the group kitchen, there is popcorn, frozen fruit for smoothies and a Keurig coffee machine. But this welcoming space isn’t a hotel. It’s a $1,950-per-night detox center tucked into a discreet medical office building in Littleton where clients who can afford it are coming clean off fentanyl, or whatever drug they are ready to rid from their system. The clinic is increasingly treating fentanyl addiction as the counterfeit drug epidemic assaults Colorado. More than 900 people died of fentanyl overdoses in 2021 in this state, at least four times as many as three years ago, according to the state health department. Gallus Medical Detox has the feel of a spa, though in the middle of the center, nurses work in a glassenclosed control area where they monitor patients’ blood-oxygen levels and heart rates via multiple, beeping screens. The setup — a medical facility that is a step down from an emergency department but a step up from a nonmedical rehab center — is among the latest treatment options for people addicted to opioids. Gallus began in Scottsdale, Arizona, then expanded to Las Vegas, Nevada, and Littleton. It just opened two more clinics, in Dallas and San Antonio. At Gallus, nurses can pump nausea medication, the anxiety medicine lorazepam, antibiotics, pain medication and vitamins into patients’ bodies intravenously to ease the misery of detox. They also can give medications through injections. And nurses — all with experience in critical care — can begin an
“accelerated micro dosing protocol” by giving fentanyl-addicted patients under-the-tongue doses of suboxone, a drug that stops cravings by blocking the brain’s opioid receptors. Because the doses are so small, fentanyl-addicted patients don’t have to suffer through withdrawals before they begin suboxone. Detoxing from fentanyl takes about seven days, and most patients leave Gallus on no drugs — including suboxone, said Shannon Weir, the company’s director of clinical education. This is what makes the detox approach controversial — patients who relapse after detox have a much higher risk of overdosing and dying than patients who take medicationassisted treatment for opioid addiction. The most common, and proven, way to get off fentanyl or heroin is to get on a prescription for suboxone, a daily pill, or methadone, a daily cup of pink liquid dispensed at a clinic. Suboxone and methadone act on the opioid receptors in the brain, the same receptors activated by heroin, morphine and other opioids. Patients who have just detoxed have no tolerance for their drug of choice, so any relapse is risky. “It’s long and it’s also very miserable” Medicaid, the government insurance program for low-income people, will cover the cost of outpatient treatment for suboxone or methadone. Medicaid isn’t accepted at Gallus, which requires patients to pay up front and then reimburses them if their private insurance company ends up covering the treatment. In some cases, patients can receive scholarships from foundations to pay for the detox. The fentanyl detox process typically takes more than twice as long as alcohol detox because the synthetic opioid is stored in fat tissue and released over time. “It’s long and it’s also very miserable,” Weir said. “We’re definitely behind as a nation in having enough places for people to treat this disorder. It’s also treating them well and helping them through the detox. They keep using because the detox is so awful. They’re afraid of that.” The company uses a “proprietary” protocol to treat addiction that was developed by its founder, Dr. Patrick
Bee Humphries is a registered nurse at the Gallus Medical Detox Center in Littleton. PHOTO BY OLIVIA SUN/THE COLORADO SUN VIA REPORT FOR AMERICA
Gallus. The key is in how they regulate patients’ symptoms around the clock, bringing them comfort faster because medications delivered intravenously or by injection work faster. Nurses can see each patient in their room through a video monitor, and staff lead optional yoga and meditation sessions, and encourage patients to write in journals or select a blank card and envelope from the basket in the living room and write to a friend or relative. There are no structured therapy sessions like those in a rehab facility because patients cycle out quickly, only staying at Gallus for as long as it takes for the medical detox to work — typically from two to eight days. The office’s clinical director, a licensed clinical social worker, talks with each patient daily, including about their treatment goals and the dangers of relapsing when their bodies have been detoxed and have no tolerance. Success is measured by how many patients leave Gallus and enter a rehab program, whether that’s a sober-living house, residential treatment or an outpatient therapy plan. Companywide, 87% go directly to an aftercare program, a gigantic improvement over the 25% of patients
who enter treatment after detoxing in a hospital, according to Gallus’ research. “I’m super proud of what we do, because we do it like nobody else,” said Bee Humphries, a registered nurse who has worked in the industry for 32 years and now works at the Gallus clinic in Littleton. “We do have a unique program that doesn’t lead them to where they’re leaving on medication.” So far this year, half of opioid patients in the Littleton clinic are addicted to fentanyl, which is found in counterfeit pills, heroin, cocaine and other street drugs. The other half are addicted to prescription opioids. The prevalence of fentanyl is even higher at Gallus’ Arizona clinic, where 80% of opioid patients are addicted to fentanyl. The company attributes the higher rate to the fact that the opioid crisis, and the wave of fentanyl, hit Arizona before Colorado. The seven-bedroom Colorado office also sees a lot of alcohol addiction and is noticing an increase in the number of patients trying to quit benzodiazepines, so-called SEE DETOX, P39
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“benzos,” including the prescription antidepressants Xanax. Bee Humphries, a registered nurse at the Gallus Medical Detox Center in Littleton. “[Patients] can be inebriated, intoxicated on drugs, and we’re capable of helping them through that process,” Humphries said. “We can keep them safe.” (Olivia Sun, The Colorado Sun via Report for America) “We do kratom. We do alcohol,” said Humphries as she listened to George Strait and kept her eyes on two patients’ vitals on her computer screens. “We do meth. We do cocaine, bath salts, whatever. “To me as a nurse, the most dangerous thing we deal with is alcohol, something you can buy over the counter and is a very dangerous physical detox,” she said. “People don’t understand the magnitude of what the first three days of alcohol detox can look like.” Upon check-in, each patient gets a drug test, from a urine sample, and a breathalyzer test, as well as an IV for fluids. Some patients are untruthful — or just wrong — about what’s in their system. They say they take benzos, but fentanyl shows up in the drug test, probably because counterfeit Xanax sold online and on the streets are made with fentanyl. It doesn’t matter if patients just injected heroin or downed vodka in their car. “They can be inebriated, intoxicated on drugs, and we’re capable of helping them through that process,” Humphries said.
“A risky approach” A few miles north of the Littleton clinic, which can detox only six or seven people at a time, hundreds of people dealing with fentanyl addiction are getting help through Denver Health. They line up daily for cups of pink methadone, sometimes walking over from a homeless shelter, or they have recurring appointments to pick up prescriptions for suboxone at one of the hospital’s outpatient clinics. Dr. Josh Blum, a Denver Health addiction medicine physician, called the detox medical center a great option for some, but cautioned against the risk of overdose after detoxing from opioids. Patients who use again after detoxing are much more likely to die, he said, pointing toward a study that showed people who detoxed in jail were 120 times more likely to overdose after release. “You may be doing great but your first relapse may be the one that kills you because you have no tolerance,” he said. Addiction treatment doctors are still battling the public sentiment that taking suboxone or methadone is “just trading one drug for another,” Blum said. The drugs are “maintenance medicine” to treat a disease, the same as insulin treats diabetes, and people don’t say a diabetic is “addicted to insulin,” he said. Still, some people want to get off of all substances, in some cases because they work as pilots or doctors and don’t want any drugs in their system. “It’s not wrong,” Blum said.
“We just know the evidence really doesn’t support that approach. It’s a risky approach because it demands perfection.” The way out of the opioid epidemic, for most people, isn’t through medical detox, he said. Instead, state and officials should loosen the stringent regulations and paperwork requirements for prescribing suboxone and dispensing methadone, Blum said. For one thing, patients should have an easier time getting prescriptions to take home, rather than coming daily for their doses of methadone, which the federal government requires must be “dispensed” by a nurse on site, not prescribed. Colorado also needs more residential treatment centers and soberliving homes, he said. Fentanyl is nearly the only opioid Blum sees these days at his outpatient clinic, where he takes on a new fentanyl-addicted patient almost every day. And patients almost always know they are using fentanyl, compared to a year or so ago when they often didn’t realize that their heroin or counterfeit pills contained the synthetic opioid. Also new, Blum said, is that most people are smoking it rather than injecting it. The most common method of using fentanyl is heating it and inhaling the vapors, he said. Blum’s patients sometimes come to the clinic after a night in the emergency department because of an overdose that was reversed with the antidote, naloxone, or an infection at an injection site. The hospital’s 24/7 counseling team directs patients with an opioid addiction to Blum’s clinic.
The risk of overdose after detox is why Eve Sandler, the clinical director of the Littleton Gallus clinic, works so hard to get patients into a treatment program before they leave. Her goal is usually a residential program, though some patients choose outpatient care. “Detox is amazing for the physical stabilization and the medical component, but it does nothing in terms of changing the environment they’re going back to,” Sandler said. “Every day that they’re here, I do some brief psychodynamic therapy and motivational interviewing to try to get them more engaged in what that looks like.” It’s always up to the patient, who is often swayed not just by Sandler but by the family member who brought them to the detox center. Sometimes Sandler gets a heads-up from a relative or an interventionist that an intervention is about to take place. That way, the family and friends holding the intervention can tell the person they already have a private room waiting and a nursing team to ease the pain of withdrawal. Gallus calls it “dignity in healing.” “We don’t want people to be suffering and we don’t want them to feel that kind of institutionalized feeling that a lot of facilities have,” Sandler said. “Detoxing is hard. We want to be comfortable.”
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One man’s message about cannabis-induced psychosis Attempt to address other issues led to terrifying time BY DANA KNOWLES, JEREMY MOORE ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS
Five years ago, Ethan Andrew had what he describes as the most terrifying experience of his life. “I had what’s called cannabis-induced psychosis. It’s a break from reality after ingesting too much high-potency marijuana. I was having schizophrenialike symptoms, like seeing things and hearing things weren’t there. I was super paranoid that people were following me,” said Andrew, who started using cannabis because he thought it would help with his anxiety, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. He said it took two months for the symptoms of psychosis to pass. But for Andrew, not knowing the difference between his dreams and reality was the worst part of what he went through. “I had a dream that my friends and I went hiking and the next day I’d hang
Ethan Andrew, 23, talks to Rocky Mountain PBS about experiencing cannabis-induced psychosis. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS
out with them and be like, ‘Guys, wasn’t that so fun?’ And they’d be like, ‘What are you talking about?’ It was such a surreal experience when you’re awake, you don’t know if you’re actually dreaming,” Andrew described. He started smoking cannabis when he was 16, and the symptoms of cannabisinduced psychosis started when Andrew was 18, after several months of smoking what he called high-potency marijuana every day. “For comparison, when our parents were growing
up, cannabis maxed out at like 5 to 10 percent THC, and now just the flower at the dispensary you can’t find anything lower than 20 to 30 percent,” Andrew said. THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the main psychoactive compound in cannabis that produces the “high” a person feels after consumption. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says the amount of THC in today’s marijuana is three times higher than what it was before 1995. According to studies compiled by
the National Institutes of Health, smoking marijuana with high concentrations of THC can increase a person’s risk of experiencing psychosis. “You just typically think more THC means a better high, you don’t think, well, what is this chemical I’m putting in my body? What is this chemical doing to my developing brain? You don’t have those questions when you’re a stoner,” Andrew said. Now, Andrew is 23 and his life is a stable one. He hasn’t smoked in five years.
“I was so scared of getting schizophrenia or having that be ongoing and never going away that I had no temptations to go back to smoking weed at all,” he said. These days, Andrew has a job he enjoys, a girlfriend and he is starting school in the fall to obtain his associate degree from the Community College of Denver. Regular therapy and exercise help manage his anxiety, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. “Recovery is possible. You can heal. You’ve gotta want to do it. Initially after the first few months of psychosis the first thing I noticed was my memory was getting better, my thoughts were less foggy and I went back to school and went from getting a 1.2 (grade point average) to a 4.0,” Andrew said. “So in a way psychosis was a wakeup experience for me.” 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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Weather knocks meet schedule off track Cold, rain, snow delay spring events for prep athletes BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Arapahoe’s Tommy Leonard (2) runs past Owen Simmons (32) of Valor Christian during a May 18 boys quarterfinal lacrosse state playoff PHOTO BY JIM BENTON game held at the University of Denver. Sixth seeded Arapahoe upset No. 3 Valor, 6-3.
Spring weather in Colorado can be uncertain and poor weather conditions forced several prep spring sports championships to be altered. The all-classification track meet at Jefferson County Stadium started May 19 with sunny, warm contitions but the meet was postponed May 20 because of cold, rain and snow. Colorado High School Activities Association personnel hoped to complete the final two days of the track championships by May 22 or May 23. The championships resumed in the afternoon on May 21, according to Plan C. Action continued on May 22. The action on May 21 did not include 4x400 preliminaries. The 4x400 finals were run on May 22, heats against time. The girls lacrosse title game with top-seeded Colorado Academy facing No. 2 Valor Christian in a rematch of last season’s title game was reschedSEE SCHEDULE, P43
Creek girls win 5A state track team title BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Riley Stewart did not win four titles this season at the CHSAA State Track Championships. The Cherry Creek senior only won three events at the weather-delayed championships on May 19-22, but she and fellow senior Kinsey Christianson helped the Bruins capture the Class 5A girls state team title. Valor Christian junior Drew Costelow also won three state titles and was another of the key performers in the meet that had one day postponed because of a spring snow storm on May 20. Stewart is going to compete at Stanford in college but ended her high school career by capturing the 1,600 and 3,200 meter runs, plus she ran a leg on the title 4x800 relay team.
She repeated in the 1,600, 3,200 and the relay but did not win the 800 as senior teammate and Iowa State commit Christianson won that race on May 21. “Just to end like this, I could not be happier,” said Stewart who was also a three-time state cross country individual champion. “If I had to lose the 800, it was great that it was to a teammate. I couldn’t be happier for her.” Stewart won her second consecutive state 3,200 meter run in dominating fashion on a sunny morning on May 19. At times she was a least 100 meters in front of other runners. She was timed in 10:24.02. Arapahoe’s Emily Lamontagne was second in 10:42.82. She also ran the anchor leg on Creek’s 4x800 relay team on May 19. Kinley Wolfe, Addison Laughline and Shelby Balding were
the other members on the title team that won in 9:12.63 for its second consecutive title. In the 1,600 run on May 23, it was the same story as Stewart ran away from the rest of the runners. “There’s only one (state track title) in our whole school history,” she pointed out. “We all needed to get our points and do it as a team It’s pretty amazing. It was a crazy meet with the weather delay and stuff. I’ve always loved running. I do it for my team, my family and it’s just an amazing thing for me to do.” Stewart now has five individual state track titles and two others as a member of a championship relay teams. Cherry Creek finished with 112 points with Cherokee Trail coming in second with 70.5 points. Regis SEE TRACK, P43
Cherry Creek’s Riley Stewart (1) was all alone for most of the 3,200 run on May 19 and she won her second consecutive state title in 10:34.02. Arapahoe’s Emily Lamontagne was second. PHOTO BY JIM BENTON
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uled for May 22. Boys lacrosse semfinals were moved to May 23 with the finals scheduled for May 27 at the University of Denver. Broomfield and Grandview will play for the girls soccer state title on March 25 at Dick’s Sporting GoodsPark. Class 5A regional state baseball qualifying tournaments were slated for May 21 but some were switched by the host schools to May 22 and May 23.
Girls soccer Quarterfinal matches in the girls state soccer playoffs were held May 16 and top-seeded Valor Christian was the lone south metro school to advance to the semfinals. Valor senior Peyton Parsons scored twice while juniors Jo Sees and Addison Whitehouse each had three points with a goal and assist as the Eagles downed Cherry Creek, 4-0. Valor goalie Jaidin Kinch made seven saves. - Rock Canyon lost 2-1 in overtime to second-seeded Broomfield. Reagan Kotschau scored the gamewinning goal on a penalty kick in the 85th minute. Junior Ava Todd had scored for Rock Canyon on a free kick to tie the match with 7:27 remaining in regulation time. In the semifinals on May 19, defending state champion Broomfield edged Columbine, 1-0, in overtime. Grandview needed two
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Jesuit was seventh. Christianson also won three events. She took the 800 meters in a personal best time of 2:07.25 and the 400 meters in 55.43. She ended the meet by helping the Bruins win the 1,600-meter relay as she teamed with Iris Wang, Kel McDavid and Lily Esmas to post a victory time of 3:51.75 on May 22. In the 5A boys team competition, Grandview captured the state crown with 92 points with Valor
Valor Christian’s Justin Schmidt (16) uses his long stick in an attempt to slow down Arapahoe’s Braydon Boland (1) during a May 18 boys quarterfinal lacrosse playoff game. Arapahoe, seeded sixth, upset No. 3 Valor, 6-3 in the game played at the University of PHOTO BY JIM BENTON Denver.
overtimes before finally ousting Valor, 1-0. Boys lacrosse Top-seeded Regis Jesuit, Mountain Vista and Arapahoe collected quarterfinal wins on May 18 in the boys lacrosse playoffs. Regis scored five times in the fourth quarter to edge Kent Denver, 11-9. Mountain Vista held off Colorado Academy, 6-5, while sixth-seeded Arapahoe got three goals from Jack Paulson in a 6-3 upset over third-seeded Valor Christian third. Cherry Creek was sixth and Mountain Vista 10th. Costelow, a transfer from Cedar Grove High School in Greenwood, Indiana, won 3,200 on May 19 with a time of 9:19.18 which edged teammate Dane Eike. He was first in the 800 on May 21 with a time of 1:52.11 and won the 1,600 on May 22 by coming from behind on the last lap to win his third race of the meet in 4:13.09. “The best part is I did it with all my friends,” said Costelow. “Holy cow, I got all three. It feels great. I can’t put it into words. I came in with the goal of getting all three, the 800, two mile and this. A triple
Girls lacrosse In the girls lacrosse semifinals played May 17, second-seeded Valor Christian and top-seeded Colorado Academy moved onto the finals. Valor rallied to notch a 15-14
win over Fairview. Eagles junior Reagan Digby scored with two seconds left in regulation time to send the game into overtime and Tess Osburn won the game with a goal 37 seconds into the OT. Valor sophomore Eliza Osburn had six goals and two assists in the game. Cherry Creek senior Molly Threlkeld had three goals but it wasn’t enough for the Bruins in 9-7 setback to Colorado Academy, which has won six straight state titles.
crown.” Costelow had to close fast on the outside during the final leg of the 1,600 race. “I didn’t know if I have it or not on the last lap but I guess I found that extra gear and put it into motion,” he said.“I know I had a pretty decent kick left because of my 800 speed so I knew I could close well. Now I have to come back next year and defend my titles. I’m already thinking about next year.” There were several other state title winners from south metro schools. Legend senior Jackson Wray won the 5A pole vault with a 15-6 effort
on May 19. Chaparral’s Quentin Rivera won the boys 110 meter hurdles and Cherry Creek’s Brennan Smith took the triple jump title. Castle View’s Ace Malone won the 400 meters and Taylor Nichols of Douglas County was first in the Class 5A shot put. In Class 3A, Lutheran’s Jonah Beard was the 1,600 meter champion and also the 400 dash titleist. Lutheran’s Tony Ciccio won the 100 meter hurdles with a time of 39.02. Peyton Holmes of Valor Christian sprinted first in the girls Class 5A 100 meter dash and Ponderosa’s Ryan Kennett was the Class 3A 100 meter hurdles winner.
Christian. Poudre School District earned a 9-8 overtime win over second-seeded Cherry Creek. Semifinal matches were changed to May 23 with Regis going against Mountain Vista and Arapahoe taking on Poudre.
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CASTLE PINES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT – SUMMER SEASONAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE Seasonal Groundskeeping Jobs Enjoy working outside in beautiful surroundings? Castle Pines Metro District is looking for positive, motivated, team-oriented people for its Landscape Maintenance Team for the summer (May-August). Duties include mowing, trimming, planting, miscellaneous jobs, and repairs. Hours: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Friday; Salary $20/per hour. depending on experience. Requirements: 17 years old, clean MVR, dependable, clean/neat appearance. To apply call Sue or Liz at Metro, 303-688-8330, or email apply@castlepinesmetro.com.
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Full-Time School Psychologist or Intern To join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team of professionals for the 202223 school year. Requirements: Educational Specialist (Ed.S.), Colorado certified. Provide PreK-12 intervention including assessment, development of IEP’s & consultation services. Competitive salaries: ED.S $51,450-$60,900 & Intern $47,600$52,400, both commensurate upon experience. Excellent benefits including dental, vision, and medical insurance. Flexible scheduling with the opportunity to complete some work at home. May be eligible for Sign On Bonus! May also be eligible for loan forgiveness. Use of a car or mileage reimbursement. Questions contact Tracy (719) 775-2342, ext. 101. To apply for this position, please visit our website ecboces.org and click on the “Jobs” page, click on the job you are interested in & then click on the grey button “Apply Online”, located at the bottom of the job listing. EOE Educational Audiologist East Central BOCES is looking for a FT or PT Educational Audiologist for the 2022-23 school year CDE Special Services and Colorado Audiologist licensure required; CCC’s or AAA certificate; knowledge of current technologies in Audiology including HAT systems and cochlear implants preferred. Experience with children 0-21 preferred. Complete evaluations, provide direct services, and consultation services, manage hearing equipment and oversee hearing screening program. Benefits include: a signing bonus, mileage reimbursement. Flexible scheduling with some opportunity to work from home.May be eligible for a loan forgiveness program. Ph.D. Salary $51,450-$60,550. For Questions, please contact Tracy at tracyg@ ecboces.org or 719-775-2342 ext. 101. To apply for this position, please visit our website ecboces.org and click on the “Jobs” page, click on the job you are interested in & then click on the grey button “Apply Online”, located at the bottom of the job listing. EOE HIRING: handyman/painter, $18/ hr. Part time - full. Call 303-319-9901.
Speech-Language Pathologist or SLPA FT & PT Speech-Language Pathologist or SLPA Positions Available for 2022-23 School Year! Open to School Internships. Able to provide supervision for CFY hours. Join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team of professionals. Administer assessments, provide direct, indirect & consultation services for students PreK-12th grades. Competitive salaries: SLP - $44,100-$56,000 & SLPA- $36,050- $44,450, both commensurate upon experience. May be eligible for a Sign On Bonus! May also be eligible for loan forgiveness! Excellent benefits, including full health benefits & mileage reimbursement. Flexible scheduling with the opportunity to complete some work at home. Questions contact Tracy at (719) 775-2342, ext. 101 or email tracyg@ ecboces.org. To apply for this position, please visit our website ecboces.org and click on the “Jobs” page, click on the job you are interested in & then click on the grey button “Apply Online” at the bottom of the job listing. EOE School Social Worker East Central BOCES is seeking a Full-Time and 2.5 Day a week School Social Worker to join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team of professionals for the 2022-23 school year. Colorado licensed or eligible for a license. Grades Pre-12 assessment, direct counseling & consultation services in our East and Central Areas. May be eligible for loan forgiveness, benefits include a signing bonus and full coverage insurance. Flexible scheduling with the opportunity to complete some work at home. Questions contact Tracy (719) 775-2342, ext. 101. To apply for this position, please visit our website at ecboces.org and click on the “Jobs” page, & follow instructions to create an account or login. EOE LEGITIMATE WORK AT HOME No Sales, no Investment, No Risk, Free training, Free website. Contact Susan at 303-646-4171 or fill out form at www.wisechoice4u.com
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Driver CDL HAZMAT DRIVER WANTED by Spring Valley Gas, Inc., family owned; 20 year old company, seeking local propane delivery driver with customer service experience. Join our team! Salary based on certification and experience. Class A or B with hazmat endorsements. Full time position. Propane experience preferred but not required. Clean MVR with no DUI or drug history. On call pay, holiday pay, paid industrial training, and paid time off. Call for interview: 303-660-8810. Full-Time Early Childhood Special Education Teacher and Child Find Coordinator For East Central BOCES for the 2022-2023 school year -Duties include: Complete assessment & provide direct and indirect services with preschool children in rural school settings. Requires a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Special Education Can be hired with a Bachelor’s Degree in a Related Field if willing to enter into a Master’s degree program in Early Childhood Special Education upon hire. Salary Range BA-$34,650 to $42,350 and MA $39,900-$47,600 dependent on experience. Excellent benefits, including full health benefits, and use of a car or mileage reimbursement & Sign On Bonus! Flexible scheduling with the opportunity to complete some work from home. May be eligible for loan forgiveness! Financial support may be available through grants if required to enroll in a Master’s degree program. Questions contact Tracy (719) 7752342 ext. 101 or tracyg@ecboces. org. To apply for this position, please visit our website ecboces.org and click on the “Jobs” page, click on the job you are interested in & then click on the grey button “Apply Online” at the bottom of the job listing. EOE
Teacher of the Visually Impaired/ Orientation and Mobility Specialist East Central BOCES is seeking a Part-Time (3.5 days/wk) Teacher of the Visually Impaired/Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the 202223 school year. This position requires working with multiple administrative units including East Central BOCES, Ft. Morgan, Santa Fe Trails BOCES, South East BOCES, North East BOCES and Sterling. Option to work 1 day a week for East Central BOCES only, if preferred. Requires Colorado Teaching License with an endorsement in Visual Impairment and Orientation and Mobility Specialist. Responsibilities include completing assessments, providing direct and indirect service & attending IEP meetings as needed. Opportunity for some services to be provided remotely. Salary: 3.5 days/wk-$31,018-$38,505, 1 day/wk $8,120-$10,080. Excellent Benefits including mileage reimbursement or use of a car. May be eligible for loan forgiveness and sign on bonus. To apply please complete a Certified Application, located on our website at ecboces.org under “Jobs” at the bottom of the page. Once completed, application can be sent to Tracy at tracyg@ecboces.org,. Questions contact Tracy at (719) 775-2342, ext. 101. EOE
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Horse Drawn Farm Equipment, Wood Wheel Wagons, Buggy, Steel Wheels, Misc. Farm Tons of Collectibles. Gas Pumps. Thurs-Sun June 2nd - June 5th 8:00am-4pm 10824 E Black Forest Dr Parker 80138 720-842-1716
Save the Date! Gigantic Garage Sale in the Pradera Golf Community Subdivision Friday & Saturday, June 3rd and 4th 8am-4pm Numerous homeowners in the Pradera community will be participating in this event Major cross streets into Pradera are Bayou Gulch and Parker Road, Parker 80134 Call Dotson Skaggs, Kentwood Company, 303-909-9350 for more information. Huge Moving Sale! Everything goes! Friday and Saturday May 27th & 28th 9am-3pm 281 October Place Castle Rock 80104
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To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
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On March 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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0036-2022 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 18, 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) DOUGLAS S. WIDLUND AND KATHERINE S. WIDLUND Original Beneficiary(ies) JEFFCO SCHOOLS CREDIT UNION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WESTERRA CREDIT UNION Date of Deed of Trust June 15, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 18, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4110276 Original Principal Amount $161,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $59,702.61 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 6, BLOCK 11, HERITAGE GREENS, 7TH FILING COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 5256 E. MINERAL CIRCLE, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/22/2022, 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: 4/28/2022 Last Publication: 5/26/2022 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;
Original Grantor(s) JANETTE GONZALES Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC Date of Deed of Trust July 13, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 20, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D6077805 Original Principal Amount $465,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $211,730.51 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. SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION Also known by street and number as: 1920 E PHILLIPS DRIVE, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/13/2022, 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: 5/19/2022 Last Publication: 6/16/2022 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: 03/11/2022 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:
DATE: 02/18/2022 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee
Alison L Berry #34531 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 David R. Doughty #40042 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 21-026182
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
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.
Douglas W Brown #10429 Rachel H Connor #50831 Drew P. Fein #48950 Neal K. Dunning #10181 Brown Dunning Walker Fein PC 2000 S. Colorado Blvd., Tower Two, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80222 (303) 329-3363 Attorney File # 3085-157
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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. 0036-2022 First Publication: 4/28/2022 Last Publication: 5/26/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0085-2022
LEGAL DESCRIPTION 0085-2022 The land described herein is situated in the State of Colorado, County of Arapahoe, described as follows: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 'A' IN CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 11, THE POINTE (A CONDOMINIUM), ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED FEBRUARY 29,1984 IN MAP BOOK 72 AT PAGE 68, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, AND AS DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR THE POINTE (A CONDOMINIUM), RECORDED FEBRUARY 29,1984 IN BOOK 4099 AT PAGE 209 IN SAID RECORDS, AND ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. A.P.N.: 2077-35-4-25-010 Legal Notice NO. 0085-2022
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First Publication: 5/19/2022 Last Publication: 6/16/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0095-2022 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 18, 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) SCOTT A. DRESSEN Original Beneficiary(ies) LEVEL 1 MORTGAGE LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST C/O U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust July 11, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 13, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7089911 Original Principal Amount $154,050.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $146,616.78
On February 25, 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) Anita B. Matthews and Neil Thomas Matthews Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mortgageit, Inc., Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust September 18, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 26, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6137999 Original Principal Amount $213,750.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $195,350.03 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.
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.
LOT 1, BLOCK 32, NOB HILL FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
LOT 31 AND 32, BLOCK 19, SPEER'S BROADWAY ADDITION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OFCOLORADO Also known by street and number as: 2965 S BANNOCK ST, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110. 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, 07/20/2022, 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: 5/26/2022 Last Publication: 6/23/2022 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: 03/18/2022 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 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000009401878 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. 0095-2022 First Publication 5/26/2022 Last Publication 6/23/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0057-2022 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
Also known by street and number as: 7302 South Albion Street, Centennial, CO 80122.
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, 06/29/2022, 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: 5/5/2022 Last Publication: 6/2/2022 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: 02/25/2022 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-22-899435-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
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 10, BLOCK 1, WILLOW CREEK FILING NO.5, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7855 SOUTH TRENTON STREET, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§ 38-35-109(5) CO-GRANTOR'S LEGAL NAME HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER'S AFFIDAVIT RECORDED 03/09/2022 AT RECEPTION NO. E2027163 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, 07/13/2022, 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: 5/19/2022 Last Publication: 6/16/2022 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: 03/11/2022 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: Alison L Berry #34531 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 David R. Doughty #40042 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 21-025829 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. 0088-2022 First Publication: 5/19/2022 Last Publication: 6/16/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
Legal Notice NO. 0057-2022 First Publication: 5/5/2022 Last Publication: 6/2/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0053-2022
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0088-2022
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 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) SUNIL STEPHEN AND KRISHNAPRIYA DARSHINI SUNIL Original Beneficiary(ies) PUBLIC SERVICE CREDIT UNION
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CANVAS CREDIT UNION Date of Deed of Trust May 22, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 15, 2014 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D4085492 Original Principal Amount $30,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $17,266.16
On February 25, 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) MICHAEL J OCCHIONERO AND GRETCHEN D OCCHIONERO Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
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Public Notices Date of Deed of Trust March 14, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 18, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3058437 Original Principal Amount $260,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $156,728.20 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 4, BLOCK 9, ABERDEEN VILLAGE, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6037 SOUTH LAKEVIEW 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, 06/29/2022, 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: 5/5/2022 Last Publication: 6/2/2022 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: 02/25/2022 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: 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 # 22-026330 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. 0053-2022 First Publication: 5/5/2022 Last Publication: 6/2/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0066-2022 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 4, 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) ALEYAMMA SHEALEY Original Beneficiary(ies) BELLCO CREDIT UNION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BELLCO CREDIT UNION Date of Deed of Trust November 30, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 05, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D6140082 Original Principal Amount $168,450.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $168,450.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 21, BLOCK 4, LITTLETON VILLAGE REPLAT NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as:
7478 SOUTH PENNSYLVANIA STREET, LITTLETON, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/06/2022, 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: 5/12/2022 Last Publication: 6/9/2022 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: 03/04/2022 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: Alison L Berry #34531 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 David R. Doughty #40042 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 21-026136 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. 0066-2022 First Publication: 5/12/2022 Last Publication: 6/9/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0054-2022 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 25, 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) MARY E. SKINNER Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC Date of Deed of Trust July 10, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 20, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7081961 Original Principal Amount $489,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $177,051.77 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 85, BLOCK 14, BRISTOL COVE SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7709 S COVE CIRCLE, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/29/2022, 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: 5/5/2022 Last Publication: 6/2/2022 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: 02/25/2022 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: 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 # 22-026314 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. 0054-2022 First Publication: 5/5/2022 Last Publication: 6/2/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0080-2022 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 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) Ibtissem Trabelsi and Todd Searles Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Nationstar Mortgage LLC D/B/A Mr. Cooper, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NewRez LLC, F/K/A New Penn Financial, LLC, D/B/A Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Date of Deed of Trust November 19, 2020 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 30, 2020 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) E0165451 Original Principal Amount $488,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $482,869.85 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. THE LAND HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF CO, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 64, HOMESTEAD IN THE WILLOWS FILING NO. 8, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7128 S Poplar Ln, Centennial, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-22-900124-LL
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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. 0080-2022 First Publication: 5/19/2022 Last Publication: 6/16/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0064-2022 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 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) CHRISTOPHER D COOK Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MID AMERICA MORTGAGE INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE MONEY SOURCE INC. Date of Deed of Trust January 15, 2013 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 24, 2013 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D3009952 Original Principal Amount $165,857.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $140,270.53 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 15, BLOCK 2, BOBAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 4821 SOUTH JASON STREET, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110. 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, 06/29/2022, 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: 5/5/2022 Last Publication: 6/2/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
NOTICE OF SALE
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;
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.
DATE: 03/01/2022 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/13/2022, 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.
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
First Publication: 5/19/2022 Last Publication: 6/16/2022 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: 03/11/2022 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
Original Grantor(s) Brian D. Lenda AND Nancy J. Lenda Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC Date of Deed of Trust June 13, 2018 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 22, 2018 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D8060736 Original Principal Amount $630,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $103,205.77 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 5, HALLCRAFT'S WALNUT HILLS - FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. APN NUMBER: 2075-28-3-10-032 Also known by street and number as: 7185 S SYRACUSE CT., CENTENNIAL, CO 80112. 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, 06/22/2022, 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: 4/28/2022 Last Publication: 5/26/2022 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: 02/18/2022 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: 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 # 22-026208 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. 0038-2022 First Publication: 4/28/2022 Last Publication: 5/26/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0090-2022 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
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 # 22-026345
On March 15, 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.
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. 0064-2022 First Publication: 5/5/2022 Last Publication: 6/2/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0038-2022 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 18, 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
Original Grantor(s) MITCH MIEDEMA AND LAURA OVITZ Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust June 02, 2021 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 15, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) E1095345 Original Principal Amount $328,276.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $327,711.69 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby
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Public Notices notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOTS 39 AND 40, BLOCK 3, WYNETKA HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 3737 S GRANT STREET, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113. 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, 07/13/2022, 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: 5/19/2022 Last Publication: 6/16/2022 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: 03/15/2022 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 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000009422460 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. 0090-2022 First Publication: 5/19/2022 Last Publication: 6/16/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0108-2022 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 22, 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) YONG C. CHI Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR DECISION ONE MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2007-HE5 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE5 Date of Deed of Trust January 25, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 13, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7019438 Original Principal Amount $700,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $549,700.13 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 3, BLOCK 1, CHERRY CREEK VISTA, FILING NO. 16-C, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5662 SOUTH NOME STREET, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80111. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
Arapahoe County Election
Anna Johnston #51978 Ryan Bourgeois #51088 Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557 Randall Chin #31149 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000009393950 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. 0108-2022 First Publication: 5/26/2022 Last Publication: 6/23/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF ELECTION
GENERAL HOURS Mon. - Fri.: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ADDITIONAL HOURS Sat. June 25: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tues. June 28: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Centennial Goodson Recreation Center 6315 S. University Blvd.
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Beck Recreation Center 800 Telluride St.
Deer Trail Deer Trail Town Hall 555 Second Ave.
Aurora Municipal Center (Library Cir.) 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy.
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Community College of Aurora - CentreTech 16000 E. CentreTech Pkwy.
Community College of Aurora - Lowry 710 Alton Way
Heather Gardens Clubhouse 2888 S. Heather Gardens Way
Eloise May Library 1471 S. Parker Rd. Englewood
Iliff RTD Parking Structure 14000 E. Wesley Ave.
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Mission Viejo Library 15324 E. Hampden Cir.
Tri County Health Clinic 4857 S. Broadway
Greenwood Village
Tallyn’s Reach Library 23911 E. Arapahoe Rd. Utah Indoor Pool 1800 S. Peoria St.
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Bennett Adams County Bennett Motor Vehicle 355 S. First St. Byers
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Arapahoe Community College 5900 S. Santa Fe Dr.
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Arapahoe County Elections Facility 5251 S. Federal Blvd. Sheridan City of Sheridan Municipal Center 4101 S. Federal Blvd. Strasburg Adams County Sheriff Substation 2550 Strasburg Rd.
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Public Notice INVITATION TO BID
Interested contractors can obtain the bid documents by contacting the Town Clerk via email to townclerk@bowmar.gov, with copy to bids@ miner-co.com, and referencing 2022 Bow Mar Roadway Improvements. Legal Notice No. 530323 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice SOUTH ARAPAHOE SANITATION DISTRICT C/O KENNEDY JENKS CONSULTANTS 165 S. Union Blvd, Suite 570 Lakewood, CO 80228 Phone 303-985-3636 Fax 303-985-3800
Bid packages will be available electronically starting on May 19, 2022, at www.questcdn.com under Login for a $15.00 charge. The user will be directed to enter a project code of 8202547. Contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in membership registration and downloading this digital project information. The Bidder to whom a contract is awarded will be required to furnish “Performance and Maintenance” and “Labor and Material Payment” bonds to the District. The “Performance and Maintenance” and “Labor and Material Payment” bonds shall be furnished in the amount of 100 percent of the contract, in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents.
No bids will be considered which are received after the time indicated above, and any bids so received after the scheduled closing time shall be returned to the bidder unopened. Legal Notice No. 530317 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT City of Centennial Centennial Link Trail Segment 3 Project No. 21-04-03 Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 3826-107(1), C.R.S., that the City of Centennial, Colorado (the “City”) will make final payment at the hour of 10:00 a.m. on 06/03/2022 (the “Final Settlement Date”) to the following contractor:
The Project was completed within the boundaries of the City, in Arapahoe County, Colorado at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112.
Bids are due by and will be publicly opened on Friday, June 10, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the office of Miner & Company, Ltd.
Greenwood Village City Hall 6060 S. Quebec St.
Competitive Bids will be accepted until 2:00 pm, Monday, June 14, 2022, at the office of Kennedy Jenks Consultants, 165 S. Union Blvd, Suite 570, Lakewood, Colorado 80228. Proposals shall be submitted in an envelope marked “SOUTH ARAPAHOE SANITATION DISTRICT: 2022 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT”. An Electronic (PDF) Competitive Bid will also be accepted in lieu of a paper copy until 2:00 pm, Monday, June 14, 2022. Provide Electronic Competitive Bid to: JamieOvergaard@ kennedyjenks.com (ATTN: Jamie Overgaard). Any bids (electronic or paper copy) received after 2:00 pm shall not be accepted. An abstract of the amounts of the base Bids and alternates (if any) will be made available to the Bidders after the Bids have been opened. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after said closing time.
L4 Construction LLC DBA L4 Environmental
A prebid meeting will be conducted on Friday, June 3, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Glendale City Hall 950 S. Birch St.
Full length Cured-in-Place-Pipe (CIPP) lining for forty-seven (47) sanitary sewer lines, which total 13,208 linear feet. All pipes are 8” diameter. One excavated point repair, removal of 336 manhole steps, lining of two manholes, various minor manhole repairs, and coordination with the Owner, all as described in the Contract Documents.
(hereinafter, the “Contractor”), for and on account of all work completed by the Contractor on City Project No. 21-04-03 – Centennial Link Trail Segment 3 (the “Project”).
A 5% bid bond is to accompany the bid. The successful contractor will be required to provide a payment and performance bond and a 2-year materials and workmanship warranty bond for the work.
Englewood Civic Center 1000 Englewood Pkwy.
Glendale
Saddle Rock Golf Course 21705 E. Arapahoe Rd.
Dated May 26, 2022 Board of Education Arapahoe County School District Number Six Andrew Graham, Secretary
The Town of Bow Mar is accepting bids for the 2022 Roadway Improvement Project. The anticipated scope of work consists of the roadway and shoulder improvements of ~ 2,000 SY of the Bow Mar Dr / W Berry Ave roadways between the Town’s Lakeshore Dr and the City of Littleton’s Blue Sage Dr. The work generally includes mobilization, traffic control, erosion control, removals, asphalt paving, signage and striping, and landscape restoration. Other roadway work locations within the Town may be considered as alternate to the anticipated base scope of work.
Cherry Hills Village Center 2450 E. Quincy Ave.
Central Recreation Center 18150 E. Vassar Pl.
Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Education of Arapahoe County School District Number Six, Littleton, Colorado, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023, and has been filed in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools where it is available for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered for adoption at the regular meeting of the Board of Education of said District at the Educational Services Center, 5776 South Crocker St., Littleton, Colorado on June 9, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. Any person paying school taxes in said school district may at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget file or register their objections thereto.
Bids and Settlements
Koelbel Library 5955 S. Holly St.
INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that South Arapahoe Sanitation District will accept bid proposals for the 2022 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project in Centennial. The project is located within the City of Centennial, Colorado and includes, but is not limited to:
The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, or to accept that proposal or combination of proposals, if any, which in its sole and absolute judgment, will under all circumstances best serve the District’s interest. No proposal will be accepted from any firm, person, or corporation, who is a defaulter as to surety or otherwise, or is deemed incompetent, irresponsible, or unreliable by the District Board of Directors.
Legal Notice No. 530328 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
24-HOUR BALLOT BOX LOCATIONS June 6 through 7 p.m., June 28
Aurora
Centennial Civic Center 13133 E. Arapahoe Rd.
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Public Notice
Contact Arapahoe County Elections at 303-795-4511 with questions. View a sample ballot and find your nearest ballot drop-off location at www.arapahoevotes.gov. Curbside ballot pickup available Voter Service and Polling Centers June 20- June 28 C Call 303-795-4511 for reservation V
Arapahoe County Lima Plaza 6954 S. Lima St.
DATE: 03/22/2022 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee
ARAPAHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER SIX Littleton, Colorado NOTICE OF PROPOSED SCHOOL BUDGET
Return your ballot by mail or deliver it to any drop-off location in Arapahoe County by 7 p.m., Election Day. Visit a Voter Service and Polling Center to register to vote, update registration, request a ballot, or vote using an accessible electronic tablet.
Kelver Library 585 S. Main St.
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;
Public Notice
Ballots will be mailed beginning June 6 to eligible, active registered voters in Arapahoe County.
Martin Luther King Jr. Library 9898 E. Colfax Ave.
First Publication: 5/26/2022 Last Publication: 6/23/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
City and County
Pursuant to C.R.S. 1-5-205, notice is hereby given that a Primary Election will be held Tuesday, June 28, 2022 in Arapahoe County.
Arapahoe County CentrePoint Plaza 14980 E. Alameda Dr.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/20/2022, 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.
1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has an unpaid claim against the Project for and on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, or other supplies used or consumed by the Contractor or any subcontractor in or about the performance of the Project, may at any time up to and including the Final Settlement Date, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. 2. Any such claim(s) shall be filed with the City Clerk at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112 prior to the Final Settlement Date. 3. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to the Final Settlement Date shall relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim(s). Legal Notice No. 530305-60305 First Publication: 05/19/2022 Last Publication: 05/26/2022 Publisher: Centennial Citizen and Littleton Independent
Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No. 2019CV030609, Div. 21 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Plaintiff(s): HERMITAGE AT GREENWOOD VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC, a Colorado non-profit corporation Defendant(s): STEPHANIE BRABEC; GUARANTEED RATE, INC.; SU RYDEN in her capacity as PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY; and current occupants.
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TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:
City of Greenwood Village Notice of Proposed Disposition of Unclaimed Property NOTICE IS HERERBY GIVEN that pursuant to Chapter 4-10-120 of the City of Greenwood Village Code, the City has had in its possession the following property for more than 30 days without claim having been:
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Owner
Estimated Value
AHMADZAI, HARES MONTOYA, LISA NEWTON, KIRK QUALLEY, TRISTIAN ROTH MEDICAL SANCHEZ, EMMANUEL SPRITZ, MARY
$0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 WHITNEY, JUSTIN $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 KULLHEM, SETH $0-$100 HEITT, JUSTIN $0-$100 GONZALEZ, LUIS $0-$100 $0-$100 IBARRA, DAVID $0-$100 $0-$100 BREWSTER, MATTHEW $0-$100 RODRIGUEZ, VANESSA $0-$100 CLARK, GADISON $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 RODRIGUEZ, VANESSA $0-$100 $0-$100 $208.00 $0-$100 MCCULLOUGH, SHALAN $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $5.00 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 COOK, JIM $0-$100 $0-$100 RABE, LENA SUSAN $0-$100 WILBURN, JOHN $0-$100 RABE, JIM $0-$100 SHULTES, KENNETH $0-$100 XEROS, DENNYE $0-$100 GUTIERREZ, ROXANNE $0-$100 WEINGARTNER, GENEVIEVE $0-$100 $0-$100 KORINECK, DARYL $0-$100 BULTER, GREGORY $0-$100 BARRERA, JOHN $0-$100 SAVAGE, DEBRA $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 FLUSEK, WILLIAM $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 WILSON, KELLY JEAN $0-$100 BECKEMEYER, KARENA $0-$100 $0-$100 RYAN, KAREN $0-$100 ZINCHENKO, JULIA $0-$100 $0-$100 MULLEN, TOMMY $0-$100 POWELL, CARRIE $0-$100 GARZA, HEATHER $0-$100 NORRIS, BREAUNNA $0-$100 DUNCAN, JORDAN $0-$100 MCGUIRE, LORI $0-$100 NYHOLM, ADAM $0-$100
Reason Held PropertyType / Description Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Found Safekeeping Found Found Found Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Found Safekeeping Found Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Found Found Found Found Safekeeping Found Found Found Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Found Found Found Found Found Found Found Found Found Found Found Found Found Found Found Found Safekeeping Found Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping
Backpack / Suitcase / Duffel Bag Personal Identification (driver’s license, ID card, etc.) Tools & Equipment (hand tools, lawn equipment, etc.) Personal Identification (driver’s license, ID card, etc.) Tools & Equipment (hand tools, lawn equipment, etc.) License / Temporary Plate License / Temporary Plate Backpack / Suitcase / Duffel Bag Bicycle Tools & Equipment (hand tools, lawn equipment, etc.) Keys, Entry Devices Keys, Entry Devices Personal Items (other property not fitting specific category) Tools & Equipment (hand tools, lawn equipment, etc.) License / Temporary Plate Electronics (cell phone, tablet, computer, etc.) Credit / Debit / Gift Card Tools & Equipment (hand tools, lawn equipment, etc.) Credit / Debit / Gift Card Credit / Debit / Gift Card Credit / Debit / Gift Card Credit / Debit / Gift Card Credit / Debit / Gift Card Credit / Debit / Gift Card Credit / Debit / Gift Card Credit / Debit / Gift Card Credit / Debit / Gift Card Currency - U.S. Backpack / Suitcase / Duffel Bag Clothing Backpack / Suitcase / Duffel Bag Backpack / Suitcase / Duffel Bag Backpack / Suitcase / Duffel Bag Keys, Entry Devices Currency - U.S. Electronics (cell phone, tablet, computer, etc.) Electronics (cell phone, tablet, computer, etc.) Tools & Equipment (hand tools, lawn equipment, etc.) Tools & Equipment (hand tools, lawn equipment, etc.) Tools & Equipment (hand tools, lawn equipment, etc.) Keys, Entry Devices Keys, Entry Devices Keys, Entry Devices Keys, Entry Devices Keys, Entry Devices Electronics (cell phone, tablet, computer, etc.) Clothing Electronics (cell phone, tablet, computer, etc.) Electronics (cell phone, tablet, computer, etc.) Documents / Paperwork / Mail Electronics (cell phone, tablet, computer, etc.) Documents / Paperwork / Mail Documents / Paperwork / Mail Documents / Paperwork / Mail Documents / Paperwork / Mail Documents / Paperwork / Mail Credit / Debit / Gift Card
Safekeeping Found Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Found Found Found Found Found Found Found Found Found Found Found Safekeeping Found Found Found Found Found Found Safekeeping Safekeeping Found Safekeeping Safekeeping Found Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping
Credit / Debit / Gift Card Credit / Debit / Gift Card Credit / Debit / Gift Card Credit / Debit / Gift Card Documents / Paperwork / Mail Documents / Paperwork / Mail Backpack / Suitcase / Duffel Bag Electronics (cell phone, tablet, computer, etc.) Other (not listed) - note in description Backpack / Suitcase / Duffel Bag Backpack / Suitcase / Duffel Bag Electronics (cell phone, tablet, computer, etc.) Other (not listed) - note in description Other (not listed) - note in description Other (not listed) - note in description Other (not listed) - note in description Electronics (cell phone, tablet, computer, etc.) Tools & Equipment (hand tools, lawn equipment, etc.) Backpack / Suitcase / Duffel Bag Electronics (cell phone, tablet, computer, etc.) Electronics (cell phone, tablet, computer, etc.) Electronics (cell phone, tablet, computer, etc.) Electronics (cell phone, tablet, computer, etc.) Electronics (cell phone, tablet, computer, etc.) Other (not listed) - note in description Documents / Paperwork / Mail Clothing Personal Identification (driver’s license, ID card, etc.) License / Temporary Plate Clothing License / Temporary Plate License / Temporary Plate Credit / Debit / Gift Card Credit / Debit / Gift Card Credit / Debit / Gift Card Credit / Debit / Gift Card Personal Items (other property not fitting specific category)
UHAUL RENTAL GOSLEE, SIERRA JADE category) WATKINS, RUSTY WITT, PAMELA CHITTY UOUNG-SHOEBOOT, JAVAN PEAKE, KRISTA PEAKE, JON GREEN, JOSEPH STARNES, JASON
$0-$100 $0.53 $1.00 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100
Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Found Found Found Found Found Found Found Found Found Found Found Found Found Found Found Safekeeping Safekeeping
Personal Items (other property not fitting specific category) Currency - U.S. Currency - U.S. Tools & Equipment (hand tools, lawn equipment, etc.) Backpack / Suitcase / Duffel Bag Other (not listed) - note in description Household Item (furniture, appliances, utensils, etc.) Tools & Equipment (hand tools, lawn equipment, etc.) Tools & Equipment (hand tools, lawn equipment, etc.) Ammunition Clothing Tools & Equipment (hand tools, lawn equipment, etc.) Backpack / Suitcase / Duffel Bag Clothing Backpack / Suitcase / Duffel Bag Backpack / Suitcase / Duffel Bag Other (not listed) - note in description Clothing Keys, Entry Devices Personal Items (other property not fitting specific
$0-$100 $0-$100
Safekeeping Safekeeping
Documents / Paperwork / Mail Documents / Paperwork / Mail
Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Found Found Found Safekeeping Safekeeping Found Safekeeping Safekeeping Found Found Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Found Found Found Found Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Found Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Found Found Found Found Found Found Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Found Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping
Credit / Debit / Gift Card Documents / Paperwork / Mail Documents / Paperwork / Mail Documents / Paperwork / Mail Documents / Paperwork / Mail Tools & Equipment (hand tools, lawn equipment, etc.) Keys, Entry Devices Credit / Debit / Gift Card Personal Identification (driver’s license, ID card, etc.) Credit / Debit / Gift Card Electronics (cell phone, tablet, computer, etc.) Credit / Debit / Gift Card Personal Identification (driver’s license, ID card, etc.) Bicycle Keys, Entry Devices Credit / Debit / Gift Card Drugs / Narcotics Credit / Debit / Gift Card Personal Items (other property not fitting specific category) Personal Items (other property not fitting specific category) Clothing Accessories (hat, belt, etc.) Electronics (cell phone, tablet, computer, etc.) Bicycle Backpack / Suitcase / Duffel Bag Electronics (cell phone, tablet, computer, etc.) Personal Items (other property not fitting specific category) Keys, Entry Devices Purse / Handbag / Wallet Documents / Paperwork / Mail Tools & Equipment (hand tools, lawn equipment, etc.) Personal Items (other property not fitting specific category) License / Temporary Plate License / Temporary Plate Tools & Equipment (hand tools, lawn equipment, etc.) Tools & Equipment (hand tools, lawn equipment, etc.) Tools & Equipment (hand tools, lawn equipment, etc.) Weapon - Edged (knife, sword, etc.) Weapon - Edged (knife, sword, etc.) Electronics (cell phone, tablet, computer, etc.) Currency - U.S. Personal Items (other property not fitting specific category) Credit / Debit / Gift Card Credit / Debit / Gift Card Documents / Paperwork / Mail Documents / Paperwork / Mail Currency - U.S. Backpack / Suitcase / Duffel Bag Pellet Gun Weapon - Edged (knife, sword, etc.) Backpack / Suitcase / Duffel Bag Backpack / Suitcase / Duffel Bag Clothing Other (not listed) - note in description Currency - U.S. Fireworks / Explosives Backpack / Suitcase / Duffel Bag Currency - U.S. Backpack / Suitcase / Duffel Bag Backpack / Suitcase / Duffel Bag Backpack / Suitcase / Duffel Bag Backpack / Suitcase / Duffel Bag
Safekeeping Found Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping Safekeeping
License / Temporary Plate Clothing Credit / Debit / Gift Card Credit / Debit / Gift Card Credit / Debit / Gift Card Credit / Debit / Gift Card Documents / Paperwork / Mail Documents / Paperwork / Mail Purse / Handbag / Wallet Credit / Debit / Gift Card Personal Identification (driver’s license, ID card, etc.)
$0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 STOIAN, GHEORGHE $0-$100 DEVALL, LENNY $0-$100 $0-$100 WAGNER SMITH, CRYSTAL$0-$100 BRANDT, DANA $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 SUTFIN, SANFORD $0-$100 SPEAKES, JAMES $0-$100 DAMIAN, NEVAEH $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 BIGLEY, JOSEPH $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 LAMPHIER, MARY $0-$100 MITCHELL, JAELA $0-$100 DEWEES, ROSS $0-$100 HAVILAND, MERISSA $0-$100 ATT SERVICES INC $0-$100 STROTHER, RUSSELL $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 HAWTHORNE, DAVID $82.88 $0-$100 CREASON, CHRISTOPHER$0-$100 WYMAN, CAMERON $0-$100 MARTINEZ, ALEXIS $0-$100 BUTLER, SHANE $0-$100 ROLOSON, LOGAN $1.00 $0-$100 $0-$100 BROWN, CHRISTIAN $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 SCOTT, JOHN $0-$100 $0-$100 $0.41 $0-$100 $0-$100 RASUMSSEN, JAMES $1.21 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 KIPHART, BRANDON $0-$100 PADILLA-BALLADARES, NOEL $0-$100 $0-$100 VALDEZ, VALERIE $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100 LITTLE, MECHELEE $0-$100 DEMAQRTINE, MARK $0-$100 CASTILLO, CHRISTOPHER$0-$100 $0-$100 $0-$100
If anyone asserts to be the owner of any of the above-mentioned item, inquiry for claim should be made in writing to Joe Bradley, City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 801114591, and should contain information identifying the item by a SERIAL NUMBER, COLOR, and/or CERTAIN CHARACTERISTIC MARKINGS OF THE ITEM. If the owner fails to provide Joe Bradley with a written claim for the property within thirty (30) days of the publication of this notice, the items shall become the sole property of the City of Greenwood Village and any claim by the owner to such property shall be deemed forfeited. Susan M. Ortiz, MMC, City Clerk
Legal Notice No.: 530325 First Publication: May 26, 2022
Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
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 14th day of July 2022, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3845. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $18,032.50. This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Order Granting Motion for Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated August 7, 2019 and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. by Hermitage at Greenwood Village Condominiums the holder of a statutory lien. The foreclosure is based on a default under the Condominium Declaration for Hermitage at Greenwood Village recorded on 09/22/2000 at Reception #B0121191 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 Hermitage at Greenwood Village Condominiums against real property legal described as follows: BUILDING A, UNIT 206, HERMITAGE AT GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR HERMITAGE AT GREENWOOD VILLAGE RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2000 AT RECEPTION NO. B0121191 AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2000 AT RECEPTION NO. B0121192, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known as: 6001 S. Yosemite St., Unit #A206, Greenwood Village, CO 80111-5161 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. DATED: April 14, 2022 Tyler S. Brown Arapahoe County Sheriff By: Sgt Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 530210 First Publication: May 19th, 2022 Last Publication: June 16th, 2022 Published in: Littleton Independent 750 W Hampden Ave, Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2021CV031742 Div: 204 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFF: GEORGETOWN VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. v. DEFENDANTS:, ALICE I. AVERY; OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC D/B/A PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION; and ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Sheriff's Office of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado at 10 O’clock .A.M., on the 30th day of June 2022, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3845. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $16,399.35 This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Court Order for Default Judgment and Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure dated February 22, 2022 and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. by Georgetown Village Homeowners Association, Inc. the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on November 8, 2019 at Reception No. D9122033 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on a default under the Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Georgetown Village recorded on 08/28/2009 at B9094564 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 Georgetown Village Homeowners Association, Inc. against real property legal described as follows: Lot 28, Georgetown Village, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.;
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Public Notices Also known as: 6363 S. Grape Court, Centennial, CO 80121. 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: March 29, 2022 Tyler S. Brown, Arapahoe County Sheriff By: Sgt Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 530153 First Publication: May 5th, 2022 Last Publication: June 2nd, 2022 Published in: Littleton Independent 750 W Hampden Ave, Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 Case No.:2022CV30351 Division: 15 Plaintiff: Saddle Rock Ridge Homeowners Association, Inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v. Defendants: Romeo C. Torres; Irma J. Torres; William A. Torres; PNC Bank, National Association; Budget Control Services, Inc.; United States of America Department of Revenue; County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe; and Public Trustee of the County of Arapahoe Attorneys for Plaintiff MOELLER GRAF, P.C. Bujar Ahmeti, #42373 K. Christian Webert, #43739 Gail R. Gudder, #17820 ggudder@moellergraf.com 385 Inverness Parkway, Suite 200 Englewood, Colorado 80112 Office: (720) 279-2568 FAX: (720) 279-2569 SUMMONS [BY PUBLICATION] THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within thirty-five (35) days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within thirty-five (35) days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.
Judicial Foreclosure dated March 10, 2022 and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. by Southshore Master Association, Inc. the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on September 28, 2020 at Reception No. E0129575 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Southshore Master Association, Inc. recorded on 10/04/2006 at Reception #B6142519 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 Southshore Master Association, Inc. against real property legal described as follows: Lot 28, Block 1, Southshore at Aurora Subdivision Filing No. 6, Amendment No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.; Also known as: 26512 E. Calhoun Pl., Aurora, CO 80016-2482. The attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Kate M. Leason, Reg No. 41025, Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang Street, Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 802281011, 303.432.9999 Dated: April 12, 2022 Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 530209 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 16, 2022 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Case Number: 2018CV30226 Division: 204 Sheriff’s Sale No. ACCIV2200828 Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, N. A. v. Defendant(s): JAMES KINNEY, an individual; SUSAN KAY RYDEN, or her successor, solely in their capacity as Public Trustees for Arapahoe County; QUAIL RUN II ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to advise you the above-captioned action is pending. An Order Regarding Unopposed Motion to Reopen Case and to Enter Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure was entered in this action on February 14, 2022, concerning a judgment in favor of Plaintiff. The real property which is the subject matter of this litigation, which is the property subject to the Decree, is situated in Arapahoe County, Colorado, and is described as follows, to-wit:
Reg. No. 24423, McCarthy & Holthus, LLP. 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112, 303-952-6905. Date: March 22, 2022 Tyler S. Brown Arapahoe County Sheriff County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 530219 First Publication: April 28, 2022 Last Publication: May 26 2022 Published in: Littleton Independent 750 W Hampden Ave, Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No.: 2021CV32133 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Plaintiff: TRAIL RIDGE ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendant: ADELA I. STEWART; ADELA I. STEWART AS TRUSTEE OF THE ADELA I. STEWART LIVING TRUST DATED MARCH 3, 2014; SUE SANDSTROM, TREASURER 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 2021CV32133 captioned TRAIL RIDGE ASSOCIATION, INC. v. ADELA I. STEWART; ADELA I. STEWART AS TRUSTEE OF THE ADELA I. STEWART LIVING TRUST DATED MARCH 3, 2014; SUE SANDSTROM, TREASURER, dated February 16, 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 SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 14, Block 2, Trail Ridge Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado also known as 5801 S. Quatar Cir, Centennial, CO 80015. The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on June 30, 2022 at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. **
Dated April 20, 2022
UNIT NO. D, BUILDING NO. 37, QUAIL RUN SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, A CONDOMINIUM, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED ON MARCH 27, 1996, AT RECEPTION NO. A6036661, AND ANY AND ALL SUPPLEMENTS, AMENDMENTS AND ANNEXATIONS THERETO, AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP 37 RECORDED ON MARCH 19, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7031597, OF THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE FOLLOWING LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS (IF ANY): PARKING SPACE NO. N/A, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
MOELLER GRAF, P.C. /s/ Gail R. Gudder, #17820
also known as 18255 East Alabama Place D, Aurora, CO 80017.
Tyler Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado
Legal Notice NO. 530260 First Publication: April 28, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Published in the Littleton Independent
Plaintiff Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. (“Plaintiff” and/ or “WFB”) is the judgment creditor in this action. As of the date of the Combined Notice, Plaintiff is owed the principal amount of $289,358.49, plus attorneys’ fees and costs, plus accrued and unpaid interest, plus corporate advances, plus additional fees and costs that have been incurred and are due and owing. The amounts owed are in rem only and are secured by the Property.
By: Deputy Sam Sala Deputy Sheriff
This is an action for judicial foreclosure under C.R.C.P. Rule 105 and damages seeking to foreclose a statutory lien on the following property: LOT 16, BLOCK 19, SADDLE ROCK RIDGE FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known as 5529 South Versailles Street, Aurora, CO 80015.
Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2021CV031997 Div: 202 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFF: SOUTHSHORE MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC. v. DEFENDANTS: WENDELL BETTS; STEFANIE THISSEN-BETTS; LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC; TESLA, INC.; and ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of the Sheriff’s Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 O’clock A.M., on the 14th day of July 2022, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3845. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $8,422.37. 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
This sale relates to that Certain Deed of Trust described below: Original Grantor(s) (Borrower) : James Kinney Original Beneficiary: First Magnus Financial Corporation Current Holder of the Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: September 24, 2004 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 5, 2004 County of Recording: Arapahoe Reception No. of Deed of Trust: B4175538 Original Principal Amount: $138,710.00 The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10 o’clock a.m. on the 23rd 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. 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. 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 Holly R. Shilliday, Attorney
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 29, 2022
Legal Notice No. 530152 First Publication: May 5, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado 80110 Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case Number: 21CV31820 Plaintiff(s): QUAIL RUN ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendant(s): PATIAN MORALANO AND OCCUPANT(S) On January 26, 2022, the Arapahoe County District Court issued its Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order of Decree of Foreclosure. Original Grantor(s): Patian Moralano Original Beneficiary: Quail Run Association, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Quail Run Association, Inc. Date of Lien: September 1,2021 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Lien: September 7, 2021 Recording Reception Number: E1139531 Original Amount: $4,107.00 Outstanding Amount: $8,716.50 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the provisions of The Amended and Combined Declaration of Quail Run Association, Inc. (“Declaration”) have been violated as follows: Failure to pay common expense assessments as that term is defined in 38-33.3-316 C.R.S., together with all other payments provided for in the Declaration or by Colorado Statute secured by the Assessment Lien. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY EN-
CUMBERED BY THE LIEN: Condominium Unit 313, In Building 50, Quail Run Condominiums Phase Vi, According to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions Recorded November 3, 1983, in Book 4009 at Page 522, said Condominium is further depicted and described by the Condominium Map of Discovery at Quail Run Phase Vi, Recorded February 23, 1984 in Book 72 at Pages 36-43, in the Records of the Clerk and Recorders Office in Arapahoe County, State of Colorado also known by street and number as: 18171 East Arizona Avenue, Unit D, Aurora, CO The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on June 23, 2022, at the 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, telephone 720-874-3845. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements thereon, to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3845. The name, bar registration number, address, and telephone number of the attorney is: Richard W. Johnston, Reg. No. 19823, Tobey & Johnston, P.C., 56 Inverness Drive East, Suite 103, Englewood, CO 80112, and telephone number (303) 799-8600. Dated March 22, 2022 Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado
First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MARGOT HOWERTON, Deceased Case Number: 2022-PR-30457 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 September 20, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Michael W. Reagor, Attorney for Personal Representative Dymond Reagor, PLLC 8400 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 1040 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No: 530312 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LOUISE BERNADETTE MARY HOFFMAN a/k/a LOUISE B.M. HOFFMAN a/k/a LOUISE B. HOFFMAN and LOUISE HOFFMAN, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30118 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Co-Personal Representatives or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 19, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Kayla Hoffman Co-Personal Representative 4 Windover Rd. Greenwood Village, CO 80121
By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 530217 First Publication: April 28, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110
Kelly Perfater Co-Personal Respresentative 233 Redfox Rd. Lolo, MT 59847 Legal Notice No: 530313 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Cynthia Denise Carmody, aka Cynthia D. Carmody, Deceased Case Number: 22PR240
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Evelyn Nelson, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30419
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 September 26, 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 September 19, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jevon L. Wates, Personal Representative 791 Idalia Street Aurora, Colorado 80011
Karen Nelson, Personal Representative c/o Poskus, Caton & Klein, P.C. 303 East 17th Avenue, Suite 900 Denver, Colorado 80203
Legal Notice No. 530321 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: June 9, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Legal Notice No. 530303 First Publication: May19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ANTHONY DAVID NOTTINGHAM, a/k/a ANTHONY D. NOTTINGHAM, a/k/a ANTHONY NOTTINGHAM, a/k/a TONY NOTTINGHAM, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30518
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Gabor Farago, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR030418
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 September 12, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Jim Nottingham a/k/a James R. Nottingham Personal Representative 335 Leyden Street Denver CO 80220
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Philip Lawrence Edgar Cleaves, Deceased Case Number: 22PR228
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RANDY CURTIS BRYANT, aka RANDY C. BRYANT, aka RANDY BRYANT, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30546 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 September 26, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Matthew C. Bryant Personal Representative 1733 Oakland Street Aurora, CO 80010
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 September 19, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Damien Cleaves, Personal Representative 2917 E. 22nd Street Farmington, NM 87402 Legal Notice No. 530304 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Legal Notice No: 530314 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Sean Patrick Kelly, A/K/A Sean P. Kelly, A/K/A Sean Kelly, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30552
Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of PATRICIA ANGELA CONLY, a/k/a PATRICIA A. CONLY, a/k/a PATRICIA CONLY, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30398 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 September 12, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.
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c/o Angela Schmitz, Robinson and Henry Attorney to the Personal Representative 7555 E Hampden Ave, #600 Denver, CO 80231 Legal Notice No. 530292 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Legal Notice No. 530288 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
G. Ed Conly, Personal Representative 11204 Mission Walk Street Parker, CO 80134
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 September 12, 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 September 19, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Christopher A. Kelly Personal Representative 12913 Fitzhugh Drive Newport News, VA 23602 Legal Notice No: 530311 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
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Public Notices Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of SONJI LYNN SMITH PELZER, AKA SONJI LYNN PELZER, Deceased Case Number: 22 PR 114 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 September 12, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. J. Elle Tauer, Personal Representative Baysore & Christian Fiduciary Services LLC 7000 E. Belleview Ave, Suite 150 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. 530296 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Virginia L. King, a/k/a Virginia Louise King, a/k/a Virginia Carlson King, a/k/a Virginia C. King, a/k/a Virginia King, a/k/a Virginia Louise Oldendorf, a/k/a Virginia L. Oldendorf, a/k/a Virginia Oldendorf, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30593 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 September 26, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Margaret Lynn Oldendorf Personal Representative 1080 Rocton Drive Pasadena, CA 91107 Legal Notice No. 530329 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: June 9, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ROBERT JORDAN BINGHAM, also known as Robert J. Bingham, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30379 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 September 12, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ Shaun Pearman Attorney to the Personal Representative c/o Pearman Law Firm 4195 Wadsworth Blvd Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Legal Notice No. 530289 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lucile Passmore Fenton, aka Lucile P. Fenton, aka Lucile Fenton, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30512 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 September 19, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Boyd Fenton, Jr., Personal Representative 8297 S. Forest Court Centennial, CO 80122 Legal Notice No. 530331 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LAWRENCE D. GRAUBERGER, a/k/a Lawrence Dean Grauberger, and Larry Grauberger, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30415 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 September 19, 2022 , or the claims may be forever barred. Greg Lawrence Grauberger, Personal Representative c/o Charles Miller Miller & Urtz, LLC 1660 Lincoln Street, Suite 1420 Denver, CO 80264 Legal Notice No. 530333 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CAROLYN S. BUTTERWICK, a/k/a CAROLYN STRICKLAND BUTTERWICK, and a/k/a CAROLYN BUTTERWICK, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30057 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 September 12, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Personal Representative: Joseph M. Dencker c/o Jessica L. Broderick, Esq. Sherman & Howard L.L.C. 675 Fifteenth Street, Ste. 2300 Denver, Colorado 80202 Legal Notice No. 530291 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Emma D. Perez, a/k/a Emma Dorsey Perez, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30268 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 September 12, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Michael J. Perez, Personal Representative 21422 E. Crestridge Pl. Centennial, CO 80015 Legal Notice No. 530285 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JOAN H. PARPAL, a/k/a JOAN HUXTABLE PARPAL, a/k/a JOAN GERALDINE PARPAL, a/k/a JOAN G. PARPAL, a/k/a JOAN PARPAL, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30566 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 September 26, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred. Leslie P. Kramer, Personal Representative 3206 Greensborough Drive Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Legal Notice No. 530322 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: June 9, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kenneth Richard Wener, A/K/A Kenneth R. Wener, A/K/A Ken Wener, Deceased Case Number :2022PR30519 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 September 12, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Mark Thomas Wener Personal Representative 1501 W. Tufts Ave. Englewood, CO 80110 Legal Notice No. 530293 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JOAN LYNNE VILLERS, aka JOAN L. VILLERS, aka JOAN VILLERS, aka J LYNNE VILLERS, aka LYNNE VILLERS, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30538 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 September 26, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Glenna Pearl Bergquist aka Glenna Pearl Villers Personal Representative 2174 E. 12th Street Carthager, MO 64836
ber 12, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ Jonathan F. Haskell Jonathan F. Haskell #42476 Attorney to the Personal Representative c/o Wade Ash Woods Hill & Farley, P.C. 4500 Cherry Creek Drive South, Suite 600 Denver, Colorado 80246
PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Legal Notice No. 530294 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public notice is given on May 3, 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 Devin Dior Black be changed to Devin Dior Anderson Case No.: 22C100263
Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE
Legal Notice No. 530320 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: June 9, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 21, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John Erik Garnham, aka John E. Garnham, aka Erik Garnham, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30442 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 September 19, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Janine Garnham, Personal Representative P.O. Box 567 Green Mountain Falls, Colorado 80819 Legal Notice No. 530330 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Duane J. Brown, a/k/a Duane Joy Brown, a/k/a Duane Brown, Deceased Case Number: 22PR30487
By: Benjamin S. Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Public notice is given on April 28, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
Legal Notice No. 530287 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
The petition requests that the name of Rabihah Jameelah Ussin be changed to Rabihah Jameelah Harrison Case No.: 22 C 100251
PUBLIC NOTICE
By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Legal Notice No. 530302 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
The petition requests that the name of Christopher Magango Sekimonyo be changed to Christopher Porcher Case No.: 22 C 100284
Public notice is given on April 29, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
The petition requests that the name of Stephanie Amanda Ozimek be changed to Stephanie Amanda Ozimek-Wilson Case No.: 22 C 100260
Deann E. Schmied, Personal Representative 7499 E. Eldorado Cir. Aurora, CO 80013
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public Notice
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 12, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Carolyn Moller Duncan, Atty. No. 33766 Attorney for Personal Representative Duncan Legal, PC 6436 S. Racine Circle, Suite 227 Centennial, Colorado 80111 Phone No: 303-394-2358
By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice is given on May 3, 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 Kenneth Michael Hembree be changed to Kenneth Michael Wilson Case No.: 22 C 100261
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of COBURN FREDERICK CHRISTENSEN, AKA COBURN F. CHRISTENSEN, AKA COBURN CHRISTENSEN, AKA COBY FREDERICK CHRISTENSEN, AKA COBY F. CHRISTENSEN, AND COBY CHRISTENSEN, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30433
PUBLIC NOTICE
By: Benjamin S. Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Public notice is given on May 2, 2022 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
Legal Notice No. 530335 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
The petition requests that the name of Can Selami Tekin be changed to Selami Tekin Case No.: 22C100104
PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 14, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
K. Boswell By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 530310 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
The petition requests that the name of Joel Manuel Robles Jr be changed to Joel Manuel Robles Case No.: 22 C 100197
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 15, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
Legal Notice No. 530332 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice
Legal Notice No. 530334 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 530298 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Legal Notice No. 530327 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: June 9, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Nicholas Joseph Santangini aka Nicholas J. Santangini, Nicholas Santangini and Nick Santangini, deceased Case Number: 2022PR30521
Legal Notice No: 530318 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 23, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.
Legal Notice No. 530297 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
By: Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk
PUBLIC NOTICE
The petition requests that the name of Rainstorm Faith Bedwell be changed to Naomi Rain Faith Bedwell Case No.: 22 C 100199
Public notice is given on May 12, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
Public Notice
Legal Notice No. 530326 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: June 9, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
The petition requests that the name of Nathan Richard Benson be changed to Nathan Richard Asbjornson Case No.: 22 C 100204
PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on May 12, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 530290 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
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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 Septem-
The petition requests that the name of Stefanie Eikermann be changed to Stefanie Mayorga Case No.: 22 C 100288
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By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
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