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Council throws weight behind ballot issues

endorsed several ballot issues — and one statewide proposition — slated for Littleton voters’ ballots.

BY ROBERT TANN RTANN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

With just three and a half weeks remaining until the Nov. 8 general election, Littleton City Council has

Councilmembers voted unanimously to approve a resolution supporting five of the six questions voters will be asked when their ballots are mailed on Oct. 17. The only issue council did not weigh in

on was the referendum on plans for the Aspen Grove shopping center — one of the most contentious issues before voters.

Three of those questions revolve around creating a Littleton downtown development authority (DDA) and will only apply to a handful of residents — roughly 800 — who live

within a specified downtown boundary.

The boundary includes all of Main Street and Alamo Avenue, Church Avenue and the Arapahoe Community College campus to the south as well as some undeveloped

Englewood sues to reclaim historic depot Man who bought structure in 2013 disputes allegations

BY ROBERT TANN RTANN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Nine years after selling its historic depot property for hundreds of thousands of dollars below value, the City of Englewood is suing to get it back.

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Better housing policy is centerpiece of meeting on homelessness

Cities work together

BY ROBERT TANN RTANN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The need for improved housing policies was a centerpiece during the most recent discussion between

south metro officials on how best to curb their cities’ rise in homelessness.

With a coalition of the cities of Littleton, Englewood and Sheridan in its fifth year and the implementation of their Tri-Cities Homeless Action Plan in its first year, at least 11 people have been known to be

housed from the efforts, according to Mike Sandgren, Arapahoe County’s coordinator for homelessness services, during an Oct. 6 meeting.

The metro area’s homeless population was estimated to have grown by 12.8% this year compared

According to a lawsuit filed Sept. 30 in Arapahoe County district court, the city claims Denver-based property owner Tom Parson and his wife, Patti, failed to restore the more than century-old Englewood Depot and transform it into a printing press museum in a timely fashion, breaking a promise made to city officials when the sale agreement was reached in 2013.

“Defendants have failed to comply with those promises to timely complete renovation work and provide a museum, community center, and public space to benefit the city and citizens of Englewood,” the lawsuit reads.

The lawsuit goes on to say the Parsons “made multiple material misrepresentations” to city officials

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Littleton City Manager Jim Becklenberg, left, and Mayor Kyle Schlachter discuss policies aimed at curbing homelessness with other south metro city leaders.

4 Halloween activities for you to do in Littleton

Ghost tours, haunted houses and more

BY ROBERT TANN RTANN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

This little town can still serve up some big scares.

In the lead-up to Halloween, Littleton residents can enjoy several ongoing and upcoming activities bound to get them into a frighteningly good fall mood.

From ghost tours to haunted mansions and more, here are four autumnal activities perfect for the cold, crisp and creepy Halloween season:

Haunts of Littleton

Littleton is a charming and quaint city by day. But come night, residents can discover what ghoulish activities may be waiting for them in the dark.

Haunts of Littleton, now in its 20th year, is a guided nighttime walking tour throughout the city’s “dark streets and alleys.” The group invites you to enjoy a “leisurely stroll while we uncover the scary and oftentimes haunted past of this quiet Colorado community,” according to its website.

The hourlong tour hears stories from costumed “master storytellers” doned in period attire from Colorado’s past.

“Everybody not only has a spooky fun time,” said Tom Evert, the

event’s fundraiser chairman, “but they learn a little but about the history and the strange goings-on of downtown Littleton.”

From learning about the notorious cannibal Alferd Packer to a secret underground tunnel beneath the city’s streets, Evert said there is no shortage of historical and frightening tales.

The tour meets and begins in the parking lot of the downtown Littleton RTD station, where Adult tickets are $17 and children under 12 are $10. Hot drinks will also be available at the station from Nook Coffee, Everts said.

Tickets are available for Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 29 and range in times from 7 to 8:30 p.m. You can visit tinyurl.com/littletonhaunts for more information and to purchase tickets.

Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns

Hosted at Hudson Gardens and Event Center and presented and produced by The Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group, Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns features more than 7,000 hand-carved pumpkins and pumpkin displays.

“Guests can expect an experience better than they could’ve ever imagined this year, filled with magic, pumpkins and more,” said Dan McCullough, founding partner of Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group.

Pumpkin displays also include a nautical seascape, a pirate ship, dinosaurs, dragons and more.

Hudson Gardens is located at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive. Tickets will only be sold online and will be available until Oct. 31.

Tickets for children ages 3 to 12 will range from $10.99 to $14.99 while tickets for those 13 and up will range from $14.99 to $19.99. Children under 2 are free. You can visit tinyurl.com/ jackolanterndisplay for more information and to purchase tickets.

Reinke Brothers Haunted Mansion

For decades, horror-loving broth-

ers Greg and Chris Reinke have been serving up scares with their homemade haunted houses.

A passion project meant for children and adults alike, the haunted mansion inside Reinke Brothers — a year-round costume store in downtown Littleton — is a must-see Halloween attraction.

“We don’t do any blood or guts, we don’t have any chain saws, no scenes where it’s really gory,” Greg Reinke said in a previous interview with Colorado Community Media. “My house is more like Disney, a lot of special effects, a lot of illusions.”

Sprawling roughly 10,000 square feet, the mansion is made up of more than 30 individual rooms and boasts more than 1,000 moving parts. Various worlds include a sinister swamp and a disorienting tunnel engulfed by floating specters.

Reinke Brothers is located at 5663 S. Prince St. Tickets will be available through Oct. 31.

Tickets are $20 on Sunday through Thursday, $25 Friday and Saturday and $35 for a VIP ticket to skip the line any day. The haunted mansion also offers a non-scary lights-on tour for $10. You can visit tinyurl.com/reinkehauntedhouse for more information and to purchase tickets.

Annual Autumn High Line Walk

The third-annual Autumn High Line Walk is a free hourlong walk along the High Line Canal Trail.

The event will feature trick-ortreat stations, toysa, snacks, hot dogs and more. Costumes are also encouraged.

The walk will be held Sunday, October 23 from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Two time slots are available. You can visit tinyurl.com/autumnhighlinewalk for more information and for tickets.

A monstrous clown welcomes visitors to Reinke Brothers in downtown Littleton.

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Ballots

Enter work in the calendar photo contest

Time is running out to submit photos for the annual calendar photo contest. Winners will see their photos included in the 2023 Littleton calendar and annual report, distributed citywide in December.

Each photographer may submit

up to five photos. Winners receive $25, 10 calendars, and publicity via news releases and distribution of approximately 7,500 calendars to the community.

The deadline for submissions is Friday, Sep. 23.

For guidelines and how to submit, visit http://ow.ly/k6GU50KFNt9

Arapahoe County Commission District 2 Candidates

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Campbell-Swanson:

takeaway is that Democrats — by and large — have prioritized making government work for the people of Arapahoe County and have better addressed the challenges we’re facing. From addressing our housing affordability crisis and protecting renters to reforming health care, protecting our reproductive rights, reforming our gun laws and keeping us safe, mobilizing resources for mental and behavioral health, protecting our environment, and protecting our democracy — it’s been Democrats from Arapahoe County leading the way. It’s been an honor to help elect some of those leaders, partner with them, and help pass some of those policies in the legislature.

Gotto: I feel the Unaffiliated voter is what is causing shifts in recent elections. These are voters that speak with their vote. If they feel the County is heading in the wrong direction they will vocalize that at the voting booth. Party does not matter to them. Helping their quality of

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life does. This election will be no different. The candidates that have the best ideas on how to improve the County where it is the ultimate place to work, live, and play will win.

How will you support the county’s new health department set to be operational Jan. 1?

Gotto: That is one of the main reasons I am running. I want to use my City Council experience along with my Executive experience to help support them in making good decisions for our children and businesses. Funding their initiatives will be key! I will also make it a priority to work and meet with board continuously to see how the Board of Commissioners can help them succeed.

Campbell-Swanson: Since the incoming board of commissioners will be responsible for appointing the permanent board of public health, the first thing we can do to support our new health department is set it up for success by appointing public health experts dedicated to

data-driven, science-based, equityfocused policy with administrative

a history of getting results, and a broad, intersectional and/or multidisciplinary perspective. After that, I will be as engaged as I can to ensure our new health department has the funding and structure needed to ensure a smooth, equitable, and reliable delivery of services.

What are your priorities for spending funds from the American Rescue Plan Act and bipartisan infrastructure law in Arapahoe County?

Campbell-Swanson: ARPA funds: We need to continue responding to pain points and helping our most vulnerable populations. The ending of eviction moratoriums have left many housing-insecure as housing costs continue to rise. We need to continue to fund emergency rental assistance to keep people housed and prevent homelessness from increasing. We also need to continue supporting our small businesses and increasing mental health resources. For infrastructure: Catch up on deferred maintenance where possible, reduce carbon emissions by increasing climate-friendly infrastructure like charging stations for EVs and increasing infrastructure to make Arapahoe more bikeable, walkable, and accessible via public

transportation.

Gotto: I want to enhance the Childhood Education center. I want to invest heavily into Retrain Arapahoe. A priority will be the Aurora Shelter/Safe Housing Options. I want to invest more into Pretrial mental health programs. A huge focus will using the funding for Water and sewer infrastructure.

What would you do regarding housing, development and growth in Arapahoe County?

Gotto: The key will be having someone with experience in managing growth while keeping in mind roadways/infrastructure. The I70 growth in Aurora and in Unincorporated Arapahoe County is coming fast and furious. This will be a very good thing. It might cause several issues if the new development can’t be accommodated with accurate transportation studies and accurate roads for access. I will also use my legislative experience to continue to improve the construction defect laws. Developers need the freedom to develop Condos and Town Homes so residents can afford to purchase affordable places to live near where they work. It breaks my heart that residents need to commute an hour to work because they can not afford to live in Arapahoe County.

Campbell-Swanson: We must be proactive and intentional about how we manage our growth as we are expected to grow from 650k people in Arapahoe now to 875k by 2040. We must increase our housing op-

tions and ensure they are affordable across all income brackets and ages. And we must do this in a way that increases bikeability, walkability, and access to public transportation or traffic will become untenable. In so doing, we can also reduce further harm to our environment by reducing water usage and carbon emissions as we set up healthy communities with close access to grocers, parks, and schools.

A ordable housing is a problem across the entire Denver metro area - what can be done at the county level to address the issues?

Cambell-Swanson: In unincorporated Arapahoe, where we have zoning jurisdiction, we can work with nonprofits and developers to ensure new developments include housing options affordable across all income levels.

2. In unincorporated Arapahoe, we can loosen zoning restrictions on accessory dwelling units and other land use restrictions.

3. We can incentivize sellers to sell their homes to individual buyers.

4. We can work with our municipal partners to support programs increasing housing stock with options affordable across all income levels.

5. We can connect with developers about getting creative about repurposing empty buildings.

Gotto: I will continue to support initiatives around working with developers in the County. Currently we will purchase units in new builds to help homeless and lower

income residents. I will use my experience with the development community for more opportunities like these. Pay for units. Look for opportunities to partner.

What e orts would you support to address homelessness in Arapahoe County?

Gotto: I will support purchasing vouchers to hotels so there are places for residents on the streets to live. I will analyze the budget to find improvements in the $23,060,000 we spend on our Homelessness Program Initiatives. We currently have a $10,000,000 Affordable Housing Grant program that I will use my experience to see how we can maximize that funding.

Campbell-Swanson: I support efforts that (a) prevent folks from entering homelessness through rental assistance, eviction assistance, increasing housing options affordable across income brackets, workforce development, and supporting higher wages; (b) get people out of homelessness by getting our unhoused neighbors access to housing to stabilize, health care to heal, and workforce development to obtain employment; (c) keep our parks and neighborhoods clear of health hazards; and (d) get governing bodies out of silos and working together like the Countywide Homelessness Coordinating Committee, launched this year, and the $50 million grant for local governments to create a metro Denver homelessness navigation campus.

Arapahoe County Commission District 4 candidates

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What are your takeaways from the county’s shift toward voting Democratic in recent elections?

: These trends are cyclical, and the Democrats have been successful lately. I think it is generally associated with people growing tired of one-party control. I believe we are going to see another swing this year.

: It is clear that the people of Arapahoe County are not happy with the direction things were going. Now we Democrats need to continue to earn that support through finding root cause solutions to county issues and addressing them.

How will you support the county’s new health department set to be operational Jan. 1?

Public-Health-Survey. As we move forward with our new health department it is most important to ensure that we have the infrastructure in place to serve those most vulnerable. I am not a public health expert and therefore will rely on hearing from those on the ground, who are most impacted to help make decisions to best serve Arapahoe County.

Roth: I have been attending the Study Session meetings where this topic has been discussed, so I believe I am ready to step in and contribute on day one. The Board of County Commissioners needs to keep themselves informed on the dayto-day of this department and provide the resources necessary for success. I know the Chair well, and also the Executive Director.

Democrat Leslie Summey Republican Bob Roth

: Much work has already been done to make sure we are ready on January 1, including surveying current residents that you can participate in here: arapahoegov.com/2227/

Arapahoe County assessor candidates

What is your approach to bringing fairness to the tax system in Arapahoe County?

Andrews: Experience! I have been appraising real estate, fulltime, for the past 25 years. My opponents have never appraised a property. It is important a manager understands the technical aspect of his subordinates. Using my 25 years’ experience I have full understanding of both the process of valuing properties as well as the differences in markets.

Kaiser: The transparency and accountability at all levels of assessor office have brought fairness to the Arapahoe County property owners. We have brought more properties into taxable net than any previous assessors. We are following new constructions and addition/deletion permits very swiftly and record the percentage completed into our books. The statistically methodology we use for mass appraisal is technical tested and we follow the full guidelines of Division of Property Taxation in the state department of local affairs. Our mass appraisal is edited every year by the stated appointed editors and last in four years our statistical models and results are ratified by the edit company without any additional action.

Lallament: Start by assessing one-dollar property taxes across the board and go from there or as people are, willing and able. By reducing and phasing out property taxes, we will allow county services that have grown dependent on the taxes to go through a transition. Phasing out the taxes will open free market innovation, competition, and choices. Those services that are still in need of a county-controlled monopoly

How would you approach valuation protests by property owners?

Lallament: The county government should have no say or charge of evaluating the value of any property or land. The current system of assessing and multiplying rates leads to corruption of valuing property artificially higher for the sole purpose of trying to generate more revenue for government bureaucracy and monopolized services. Real estate agencies, the owners of property in Arapahoe, prospective buyers, and the free market are the best and most appropriate proprietors for setting the value of Arapahoe land, and property.

Andrews: Protesting property taxes are the right of property owners. I like to be proactive versus reactive; meaning it is important to assess properties fairly and accurately from the beginning to reduce protest requests. It is important that regard-

less of the outcome of the protest, the property owner has complete understanding of the tax process. As a former educator, I would make sure my staff educates the tax payer exercising exceptional Customer Service. If the tax payer is still not satisfied with the findings of the appraiser or Deputy Assessor, I have the knowledge, experience and willingness to meet with the property owner. The last options would be the Board of Equalization and possibly the District Court State Board of Assessment Appeals.

Kaiser: The Arapahoe County Assessor Office is the leader in Colorado for bringing innovation, process improvement, training and adapting changes. We have introduced the scannable code on all notices of values. The property owners can scan the QR code and can go directly on to their property. We have made all residential appeals online so people can appeal their values from anywhere. We have also installed the drop boxes in front of all major county buildings so appeals and any other documents for assessor can be dropped off 24/7 in those boxes.

During the protest period we also made mobile assessor units and set up remote camps and provided opportunities for the people to appeal/ protest their values at their door-

What sets you apart from other candidates in this race?

Kaiser: I am the best educated candidate in the state of Colorado running for assessor. I have MBA in Finance, MS in Accounting, MS Ag. Economics and currently working on my Ph.D. in Economics. I have worked for various federal, state, and local governments like USPS, Colorado Department of Revenue, Department of Corrections, City & County of Denver, Community College of Aurora, etc. I have strong grip on technology (I am member of county IT steering committee from last four years), statistics, and mass appraisal methodology. I am keeping up my knowledge and skills up to the industry standards through continue education, seminars, conferences, webinars, and presentations at various levels.

Lallament: At the end of the day, taxation destroys and punishes prosperity. Just as how income taxes destroys, and punishes production. Property taxes destroys and punishes ownership. Property taxes make it harder for young, and migrating people to achieve and prosper as well as continued punishment of the long-standing citizens of Arapahoe.

Andrews: The Assessor manages a real estate appraisal office. I am the only candidate that has actually written an appraisal report; thousands of reports. In addition, I pledge to report to work every day and all day.

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Arapahoe County clerk & recorder candidates

How can the clerk’s o ce improve its perception to voters who feel they can’t trust the current system?

Cornell: Balancing election security and voting accessibility is key. My promise is to check partisan politics at the door, while improving transparency in elections. I’ve learned that when people don’t know how something works and aren’t getting answers, they become skeptical. When they hear partisan rhetoric on top of that, there is bound to be mistrust. Rebuilding public confidence starts with elected officials choosing to turn down partisan rhetoric and work toward common ground. As a nonprofit leader, I’ve led diverse teams to collaborate on hot button issues uniting members around shared goals. I’ll leverage these experiences in the clerk’s office.

Lopez: We make sure the voter is informed of our pro-

tions tours and information. We want the public to know that we have safe and secure elections. We also live stream every Logic and Accuracy test, Risk Limiting Audit and our Certified Canvass. These processes show every step of our election and help voters understand the process.

What would be your approach to increasing voter turnout and accessibility?

Lopez: We have already been setting all time highs for voter turnout. We will continue to bring more access to the table. This is a no brainer. In the past it was harder to vote. We will continue to make voting a way of life. We will continue to increase the number of translated language instructions on how to

vote. Arapahoe County now has six different translated instructions on how to register, how to track your ballot and how to change your address and receive a ballot after you have moved. We will continue to include, educate and inform our citizens.

Cornell: As a civics geek with a poli-sci degree, I have long believed that everyone who can vote, should vote. Many don’t because they feel their vote won’t matter. They haven’t connected voting with how you are heard. Elections give people a chance to have a say in policies that impact our lives – are things working well or is it time for a change. I believe in solving root causes. As Clerk, I plan to create a civic engagement program to boost understanding about why voting matters and how the elections process works while deemphasizing partisan issues that turn people off.

How could you depoliticize the role of clerk and recorder?

Lopez: In today’s political climate I’m not sure it’s possible. On the other hand I want every legal eligible voter to vote.

Cornell: Ask any parent, and you’ll hear attitude is half the battle. People naturally gravitate to a commonsense advocate who rejects extremes on both sides and seeks common ground. Every interaction affords an opportunity to deescalate our politicized environment. Citizens want a responsive clerk who manages the staff effectively and serves the businesses and public efficiently. A clerk who can speak with confidence about election processes, protecting accessibility while safeguarding election security is important. A clerk with the skills to deliver on all these points will naturally depoliticize the role.

Arapahoe County treasurer candidates

What resources for taxpayers do you want to highlight and support?

Berzins: I support the state Senior and Veteran PropertyTax Programs. The Senior tax deferral program and military personnel called into active service allow tax deferral of property taxes. There is also a Senior and Disabled Veterans property tax exemption program that I support.

Westerberg: The Treasurer’s Office needs to expand their public communications effort and ensure that every taxpayer is aware of every County Program they could qualify for. As treasurer, I will make sure that opportunities are well advertised and equitably distributed.

Are there any ways you would

Michael Roger Westerberg

funds). Because Arapahoe County spans multiple fire districts, metro districts, school districts, and cities, the tax process will always have many different facets. : My first goal is to get the information about the deferral and exemption pro-

grams out to our taxpayers. I want to speak with people to hear their concerns. Communication is key for the taxpayers. I will use email and social media where possible. Drop boxes should be utilized more. My office will be open for walk-ins and someone will answer the phone.

In your view, what are some of the most important functions of the Treasurer’s o ce that some may not know about?

Berzins: The Treasurer’s office collects property taxes and distributes the revenue to 9 schools, 13 cities and towns, tax increment districts and special districts. It manages non-risky investments remembering that this is taxpayer money.

Westerberg: Investments.

In order for Arapahoe County to pay for much needed services for residents, we need to increase our rate of returns on investments.

What is your biggest priority for treasurer?

Westerberg: My biggest priority will be increasing revenue for Arapahoe County without raising taxes by exploring public enterprises.

Berzins: My biggest priority is working with the taxpayer and keeping their dollars safe. I will be a friend to the taxpayer to watch carefully that their dollars will be transparently spent and invested. The Treasurer must follow state statutes and the Constitution.

Arapahoe County coroner candidates

Democrat Kelly Lear Republican Ron Bouchard

Libertarian Kat Martin

(Editor’s note: Coroner candidates Ron Bouchard and Kat Martin did not respond to multiple reminders to answer the questions posed to every candidate.)

What do you believe the coroner’s o ce can do about the fentanyl crisis?

Lear: Our role is to collect accurate information and data about fentanyl overdose deaths and work

reporting in order to identify emerging trends.

What are your views on the continuing COVID pandemic and how would your o ce continue to record those deaths?

Lear: Our office must investigate unexpected and unattended deaths, and deaths at home from undiagnosed COVID infections fall under that umbrella. In persons dying with symptoms but without scientific diagnosis, we will continue to perform COVID and other infectious disease testing combined with postmortem examinations to evaluate for all possible causes of death

in order to ensure accurate diagnosis of COVID. I rely on my training as a medical doctor to determine the actual cause of death whether that be from COVID or another cause.

What is your specific medical experience and how are you qualified for the role of coroner?

Lear: I am a medical doctor with board certification in forensic pathology, 27 years of experience in the Arapahoe Coroner’s Office, including 18 years as a fulltime forensic pathologist

performing autopsies, overseeing death investigations, and certifying death certificates. I have performed over 5,000 autopsies, testified as an expert witness in over 150 criminal and civil trials, have numerous peer-reviewed publications in the field of forensics, and am nationally recognized as an expert in forensic pathology. An autopsy is the practice of medicine, and by statute forensic autopsies must be performed by a board-certified forensic pathologist.

Marsha Berzins

Joan Lopez

Caroline Cornell

Kelly Lear

What sets you apart from the other candidate in this race?

Cornell: I’m an energetic leader with a customer-focused approach. As a community leader, I am known for the ability to generate success ful outcomes in complex situa tions. I excel at problem solving, developing consensus, and building teams. My business career includes administering multi-million dol lar budgets, overseeing complex projects, people management, and process improvement. I’ve led numerous non-profit boards and currently serve as board chair for

TREASURER

What’s are the biggest policy di er ence between you and your oppo nent?

Westerberg: The biggest policy difference between my opponent and I is that I believe that the Treasurer’s Office should be a proactive office that works with the State to increase services. As treasurer, I will be a proactive member of the County and work to increase revenue to ensure we continue to provide and expand

a well-known statewide non-profit. As Clerk, I’ll be a common-sense advocate for the people of Arapahoe County. I’ll use my real world skills to improve services and deliver accessible, secure elections for ALL Arapahoe’s citizens.

Lopez: I have worked for the clerks office for twenty one years. I’ve watched three clerks come and go. I’ve seen what works and what didn’t. Experience sets me apart. In Malcolm Gladwell’s book he states that it takes 10,000 hours to become an “expert”. I have around 58,000 hours. This is my career. My quest when I ran for office and won was to make it better for the voters, the employees and our customers. I have done that and there is more to do.

services to our residents.

Berzins: I have day to day experience in owning and running a business. I have always been a public servant and have problem solving experience. My 12 years on Aurora City Council overseeing a $1B budget and my personal business experience is a huge difference between us. I was also the Director of Human Resources in another job. I have always been involved in businesses since graduating with a business degree. I care about people and helping them be the best they can be. I have taught my 5 children the same principles.

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DISTRICT 4

What are your priorities for spending funds from the American Rescue Plan Act and bipartisan infrastructure law in Arapahoe County?

Roth: The most pressing infra structure issue facing the county right now is the jail. It is falling apart and needs serious attention. With my construction back ground, I think I am uniquely po sitioned to dive in and make good policy decisions regarding this issue. As with most governmental entities, road, bridges and inter sections need attention as well.

Summey: Our small businesses and residents are still working towards recovery from COVID-19. Any funds that are still unspoken for need to go towards ensuring that doors stay open, food is on the table, and roofs stay over our residents’ heads.

What would you do regarding hous ing, development and growth in Arapahoe County?

Summey: Arapahoe County has been driven by developers for too long. Individual metro districts are creating a lack of continuity of our neighborhoods. On top of that our rising housing and food costs are putting everyday fami lies at risk of losing their homes, and our unhoused community has grown exponentially. Further more we can’t talk about housing and development without con sidering the impacts of climate change. So as we move forward we need to incentivize sustain able and affordable solutions that center the needs of the most impacted first.

Roth: Work with developers as they make plans in Arapahoe County for smart growth. We have to encourage the state legislature to correct the construction defects

issue that is hampering attached for-sale housing product.

A ordable housing is a problem across the entire Denver metro areawhat can be done at the county level to address the issues?

Roth: I don’t believe it can be addressed county by county. I think we need a regional approach to the conversation that engages all stake holder. And again, work with developers to find good solu tions- whether that is tiny homes, pallet homes, land trusts or many other creative solutions.

Summey: We need to address the systemic issues that keep our residents from being able to buy a home or frankly, at this point to even comfortably rent a home. We have more and more people who are not able to live anywhere close to where they work. A place we could start is looking at is the abundance of out-of-town corpo rations buying up our housing inventory and keeping everyday families out of the market.

What e orts would you support to address homelessness in Arapahoe County?

Summey: We should invest in long-term proven solutions, not Band-Aids. We need to increase the county’s investment in a housing-first policy that prioritiz es wraparound services, including mental health. We know the up front investment results not only in better outcomes but also saves the county money in the long run and plus increases revenue through increased self-sufficiency.

Roth: This is closely linked to the last two answers. We need to continue to work on short term solutions such as cold weather shelters and group home options where life skills and work eth ics is fostered. But if we have to work with developers to build up the stock of affordable housing options.

Arapahoe County sheri candidates

Amid national conversations of police reform, what changes do you think are needed in policing in Arapahoe County?

Brown: The men and women of the Arapahoe county sheriffs office do an amazing job providing law enforcement services to our citizens. We are a CALEA Accredited law enforcement, which means we open our policies and procedures to outside review annually and participate in an on-site review every four years. We are the only sheriffs office in the nations history to attain triple crown accreditation under four different sheriffs. We continually strive to be on the cutting edge of procedures and technology to meet the needs of our citizens.

Edling: It starts at the top. We should expect professional behavior from elected officials and hold them accountable. Denver District Attorney Beth McCann called Sheriff Brown’s behavior, “irresponsible and unprofessional” after he started a fight at Pindustry and was reportedly publicly intoxicated. His captain made numerous inappropriate comments to female coworkers. His lieutenant was paid $30,000 to separate after posing naked and engaging in sexual acts online. We must elect and hire experienced, respectful leaders and deputies who hold themselves to the highest professional standards. I will not tolerate unprofessional or unethical behavior and will improve

morale and bring back pride in the agency.

Liva iff’s office needs to form partnerships with law abiding citizens in order to form a strong network to identify and eliminate criminal activity.

What are your solutions for bringing crime rates down?

Edling under this sheriff and people are not feeling safe. Auto thefts are up 139% in Arapahoe County and people are demanding relief from this crime tsunami. We must return to being a proactive law enforcement agency instead of reactive. People are tired of the extreme right and left and they want to get back to common sense. I will empower our deputies to hold criminals accountable for their actions

and bring them to justice. I will work collaboratively with the other law enforcement agencies in and nearby Arapahoe County to make this one of the safest counties in the state.

: Law abiding citizens of Arapahoe County need to be empowered to act in concert with law

: During my time as Sheriff we’ve created a special investigations unit which is responsible for taking over 75,000 tabs of illegal fentanyl off the street. I will continue to work with legislators and the governors office to ensure that we have the proper tools equipment and statutes to make Colorado one of the safest states in the nation.

We have also created a special response team whose job is to work with patrol teams and community

partners to address specific areas of the county which are experiencing criminal activity.

How would you combat the ongoing fentanyl crisis?

Brown: As I mentioned before we’ve created a special investigations unit to attack the fentanyl crisis head on. This unit of highly trained investigators is going after the source and distributors of this poison. I will also continue to work with legislators to push them to have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to the possession of fentanyl.

Due to the increase in overdoses we’ve made it mandatory that every deputy carry two doses of Narcan with them to assist individuals who have overdosed. we also have a very robust medicated assisted treatment program at the Arapahoe County detention facility which is used on a regular basis to assist people who are in custody with getting off opiates.

Edling: Colorado is now second in the nation for fentanyl use resulting in death, an increase of 382% the last two years. The lax laws related to fentanyl aren’t working. Fentanyl continues to infiltrate our community through counterfeit pills and other street drugs. I will not be a quiet sheriff who sits by and watches this happen. I will advocate for our

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children and work with our legislators to demand action and stronger penalties. Also, I will partner with our federal law enforcement agencies to bring the maximum amount of resources to combat this crisis and arrest drug dealers who profit off killing our residents with this deadly drug.

Liva: Increasing public education and awareness is the only tool left for local law enforcement in the fentanyl crisis.

What are your plans for enforcing Red Flag laws?

Edling: As a police command officer with over 30 years of experience I have never had to utilize a Red Flag

law to bring a criminal to justice or to place a mentally ill person on a 72hour mental health hold at the hospital. There is typically an underlying crime that has been committed that results in the person being arrested and separated from their weapons or a mental health crisis that results in being hospitalized for evaluation. I take our constitutional rights seriously and I believe in protecting them. The Red Flag law should only be utilized in the most egregious of situations.

Liva: Red Flag laws are unconstitutional. The only action I will take is to contact the person of concern by phone and inform them of available social services and I will listen to their side of the story.

Brown: I will continue to enforce red flag orders or extreme risk protection orders in conjunction with

the due process of court proceedings. This tool allows law enforcement officers to work in conjunction with the courts to afford people due process and also make sure individuals who are experiencing mental health issues aren’t in possession of firearms. Since the passing of this bill the sheriffs office has rarely had to intervene in any situation.

How would you address the threat of school shootings and mass public shootings?

Brown: We’ve expanded our school resource officer program it’s not only adding more deputies but utilizing new tools such as therapy dogs to allow students to create positive relationships with deputies. These positive relationships break down barriers and allow for communication from staff students and family members to deputies which allow

us to address situations before they become violent. We also offer community base training for businesses to be able to recognize signs and to allow deputies to have early intervention into situations therefore reducing the risk of violent encounters.

Liva: I will encourage all law abiding citizens to obtain a concealed carry permit.

Edling: It has been more than 23 years since the horrific massacre at Columbine High School that was perpetrated by pure evil and yet we continue to have tragedy after tragedy in mass shootings throughout our country. As sheriff, I will make sure my deputies will be equipped and well-trained to address any threat to our public safety and they will not hesitate to combat evil. I will expand the school resource officer program to protect our children.

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to 2021, totaling at least 6,888 people, according to preliminary data from the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative point-in-time survey.

Sandgren said as more partnerships take off, such as with Bridge House — a workforce training and housing program for single adults — he expects that number will soon increase. But it comes as the three cities have already shelled out a slew of funding for homelessness and housing-related projects, and the action plan alone is expected to cost more than $700,000 over three years.

“We’ve spent hundreds of thousands of dollars so far. How many people have we actually housed?” said Littleton District 2 Councilmember Jerry Valdes.

Current action plan items underway include new partnerships with workforce training programs, metrics and data collection for homeless populations in the region and beginning street outreach that can “make contact with them, build relationships and ultimately make service referrals,” Sandgren said.

But the rise in unhoused populations is further escalating urgency for local officials to find more wide-scale solutions — one being more investment in affordable housing.

“The key is housing and the idea of housing first,” said Littleton Mayor Kyle Schlachter. “That allows them to be successful in the work and the other services.”

Englewood City Councilmember At-Large Rita Russell disagreed and said “housing first isn’t really the solution, it’s work fist.” Russell speculated that some unhoused residents would fail to keep housing because of mental health and substance abuse issues and stressed those as areas that may need more focus.

A study published in October 2020 by the University of Denver Center for Housing and Homelessness Research found the top five reasons why individuals in the tri-cities area reported being homeless were all economic. Of 121 people surveyed, 51% said they

lost a job, 43% were unable to pay rent, 43% had a change in employment, 35% had an unaffordable expense and 34% sited rising housing costs.

Russell also took issue with what she said was Englewood taking on more homeless resources than Littleton or Sheridan — pointing to the city as the only one of the three with a severe weather shelter, housed at a local church.

“When people come into Englewood, you see them all over … if Englewood is going to share the brunt of that, that’s problematic to me,” Russel said, adding that “we have a limited amount of taxpayer dollars that we can spend, and we need to make sure we can afford this.”

Sandgren said homelessness remains “an issue nationwide, it’s not just a Front Range or metro challenge,” and emphasized collaboration between the three cities was at the heart of their action

plan.

Though Englewood alone has stood up funding for CrossPurpose — a career-coaching organization aimed at finding work for people in poverty —andpaidthemostbetween the three cities to renovate a south Englewood building to house another workforce program, Littleton and Sheridan have made investments in the action plan.

That includes a three-way split to fund the coordinator position held by Sandgren — to the tune of $110,000 per year for three years — and support for a navigation center where homeless residents in the tri-cities region can access a slew of resources. That is in addition to other policies and projects made over the past year that, while mainly specific to each city, could support homeless and low-income populations across the region.

That includes the largest Habitat for Humanity development in Colorado, which sits in Sheridan Square — located at the intersection of Hampden Avenue and Federal Boulevard — and is estimated to house about 355 people.

“I think it has really revitalized that area of our city,” said Sheridan Mayor Tara Beiter-Fluhr.

One major policy that garnered attention during the meeting was an affordable housing mandate, set to be introduced to Littleton’s city council as an inclusionary housing ordinance within weeks.

Under that proposal, developers would be both compelled and incentivized to build more affordable units in housing projects aimed at residents making between 60% and 80% of the area median income, or AMI.

According to Arapahoe County AMI data for 2021, that would represent a spectrum of people making between $42,000 and $56,000 per year in Littleton. For a family of four, it would be between $60,000 and $80,000 per year.

Englewood Mayor Othoniel Sierra showed interest and support in his city council adopting a similar measure and Sheridan City Manager Devin Granberry said such a policy is “on our to-do list.”

And with the potential success of Proposition 123 in the upcoming Nov. 8 election, Colorado may have a new fund to provide hundreds of millions in affordable housing aid to local governments, should voters approve allowing the state to siphon a small slice of state income tax for such a fund.

Ultimately, Schlachter said, these policies must be aimed at addressing the core or homelessness: needing a home. Through that, he believes more residents can then work on addressing issues like addiction and mental health.

“People that have shelter are much more likely to get the help and seek the help that they need,” he said.

Mike Sandgren, Arapahoe County’s coordinator for homelessness services, has been spearheading a multi-pronged approach to homelessness in the tri-cities region of Littleton, Englewood and Sheridan.

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Colorado’s fall likely warm, dry

Drought monitor

BY DELANEY NELSON THE COLORADO SUN

After a summer of high temperatures and a wet monsoon season, Coloradans can expect a dry fall.

As of Oct. 6, 84% of Colorado was experiencing dry conditions and over 45% of the state was in some form of drought, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor map. Northeastern Colorado is especially dry, with most counties experiencing severe to exceptional levels of drought.

Despite a couple of wet weeks forecast, National Centers for Environmental Information meteorologist Richard Heim, who authored this week’s map, said the fall months are predicted to be warmer and drier than normal in Colorado.

The southwestern U.S. is grappling with its driest 22year period on record in the past 1,200 years, conditions that are unlikely to improve. Most of Colorado has experienced below-normal

said. Western Colorado has been in an extended drought period for at least the past five years.

Monsoon rainfall that hit the state in late summer granted short-term relief to some parts of Colorado, Heim said, but is not enough to replenish the moisture deficits that have accumulated over many years of drought. Summer monsoon rains had little effect on the

risk to irrigation-dependent agriculture.

“Pray for heavy mountain snowpack this winter,” Heim said.

There is no guarantee for any snow this fall, Colorado Climate Center climatologist Peter Goble said. The Front Range typically starts seeing snow at the end of October or beginning of November, he said. While the two-week forecast shows no sign of

quickly in mid-October.

The National Weather Service predicts a third La Niña weather pattern year in a row, which Goble said is good for the prospects of building snowpack in the northern Rockies in the early winter months. Drier conditions are predicted for other mountainous parts of the state, including southern Colorado and areas east of the Continen-

and winter will influence what drought conditions look like next spring.

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.

Climatologists believe the fall season will continue to be warm and dry in 2022.

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Distracted distractions

Recently, it came out that the governor’s race has started talking about “furries” and supposed issues in our schools. I read a story, printed by our west partners, and listened to a radio interview regarding the supposed problems with kids dressing like cats and dogs or barking and meowing in classrooms.

In a local radio show interview last week, Lindsay Datko of the supposedly private Facebook group Jeffco Kids First was interviewed, talking about how kids dressed as “furries” are disrupting classes. How parents need to be worried, and intervention is needed.

She also talked about how they have received the support of GOP candidate for governor Heidi Ganahl. Apparently, Ganahl agrees that the distractions these issues are causing in schools is a problem.

I have to admit, Datko hit all the right pressure points for me as a parent. I started nodding in agreement as she said our kids deserve to learn, need a place without distractions and should be in a safe environment. I came away wondering if issues are facing my children in their school district.

I assigned our Douglas County reporter to check into it.

However, as with everything, its just not that simple. As I did more research, talking to our reporters and read more stories — I can honestly say this is not a distraction parents need right now.

Datko was absolutely right when she pointed to our children and teens going through a full-on mental health crisis. They absolutely are. However, encouraging people to take pictures of children who behave or dress differently is nothing but a form of bullying that no kid deserves.

As a parent, I teach my children to be accepting and understanding. Sure, they may think something is different or strange, but it is not for them or me to judge. Our job is to be kind, good people and avoid creating more distractions because another student may be acting differently.

Kids can be mean enough without some parent group encouraging them to take pictures and post them on social media.

I am also disappointed that Ganahl ventured into this nonsense. That means incumbent Gov. Jared Polis also had to comment on it. The leader of our state should not be creating more distractions involving our children who are still trying to get back on track after the pandemic.

Here’s the bottom line, Datko is right — Our kids are going to school to learn. They deserve an environment as free of distractions as possible and the ability to retain and grow as people as much as possible.

However, creating more drama for our teachers and administrators to deal with, developing more scare tactics in the name of politics just does not work for me. The distractions from distractions is not responsible for parent groups or politicians.

Let the students grow, let the teachers teach and let school districts address issues as needed. Creating more distractions for all of them is just needless noise.

Thelma Grimes is the south metro editor for Colorado Community Media.

Give them something to smile about

Agood friend of mine, Sanya, likes to go on a run each morning, or at least most mornings. And as she passes others running, walking or biking in the opposite direction, she greets them with a smile. And she counts how many smiles she gets back along the way. Sometimes she gets many, and sometimes only a few. Sanya is always smiling anyway as her husband and my good friend, Jeff, keeps her and all of us smiling and laughing all the time.

you do when you see someone without a smile? You give them one of yours.” Simple yet so powerful. If you have never tried it, give it a shot, I have found that even when I am thinking about a difficult or serious situation, that if I look over at someone and smile, I usually begin to feel a little less burdened. Here is what I think about when

I think about a simple yet powerful smile, I turn the word smile into an acronym; Simple. Motion. In. Loving. Everyone. Let’s break it down.

I have a habit of doing that as well. Although I am someone who prefers long walks or hikes, it still gives me the opportunity to greet everyone I pass with a smile. As I went for a big walk the other day, I passed at least 40 people, and out of the 40 people I smiled at, about 30 people smiled back. As I turned around and began my walk back, I once again passed someone who chose not to smile at me, so I smiled again and said good morning. Their response was rough as they just kept walking by me saying, “I’m trying to find something to smile about.”

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As I turned to try and connect, they wanted no part and just kept walking, this time with their head down.

Although that interaction left me feeling a bit down, as I returned to my truck and opened my door, the person in the car parked next to me rolled down the window and said, “Thank you for the smile today, I was caught up in some negative thoughts and your smile brought me back to reality.” Boom, back in the smile business.

Zig Ziglar said this, “Do you know what

• Simple, for most of us the turning up of our lips really doesn’t require much effort, showing a smile to others is such an easy and uncomplicated way of acknowledging others in a warm and welcoming way.

• Motion, we blink unconsciously up to 19,000 times a day. Imagine the impact we could have on our own state of mind as well as others who we may greet with just a dozen or more smiles each day.

• In, when I see or hear the word “In,” automatically my head and heart go to being, “All in.” Are we “In it to win it?” When we can invite others into our positive state of mind and involve them with the simple motion of a smile, we have an opportunity to turn someone’s day around.

• Loving, right now the world could use a little more love wouldn’t you agree? We can maybe help take the edge off for ourselves and others through some loving and genuine smiles.

• Everyone, may it be so. Everyone we pass, all those we have the chance to engage or interact with, let’s give them a smile. Whether it is over the phone, on a virtual call, in person, walking, running, shopping, even through

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space near the South Platte River to the west and some of Littleton Boulevard to the east. It also extends north and includes some of West Berry Avenue, Prince Street and Rio Grande Street, including the Arapahoe County government building.

The election for the DDA will be one person one vote, and entities such as LLCs, corporations or public services will need to designate one person to vote on their behalf.

By approving the creation of a DDA, voters would allow council to appoint residents who would make up a governing board that would be charged with generating revenue to be used on upgrades and upkeep of the downtown area. Along with creating the DDA, voters will be asked two questions that could approve its funding mechanisms.

One would allow the DDA to un-

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texts and emails, we can send everyone miles of smiles.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Don’t vote without checking Don’t vote for any elected official, be it for your municipality, town, city, county or state, who does not want better gun control laws. Yes, our Constitution says we have the right to bear arms. But our Founding Fathers (in 1776) only knew of knives, axes, swords and singleshot pistols. The wannabe elected officials will tell you I’ll do this, this and this. When they have been doing the opposite.

Politicians have taken over the control of a woman’s body, men — we are next! Who knows when the politicians will tell us men that we have fathered one child, so now we have to get the snip, snip done. You snicker to yourself, but that day might come. Do you want control over your body or the government?

We the people need to have an amendment to our state and/or national Constitution. Planned Parenthood should be every woman’s and man’s choice from past, present and any future medical devices/ information. I’m pro-choice for almost everything, and I don’t need a political party to tell me how to vote. Remember — the politicians are elected by the people for the people and on things that matter to you.

I’m an unaffiliated voter (I make my choices, not a political party).

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Ortiz will protect rights

I am a physician in Rep. David Ortiz’s state House district, and I am strongly supporting him for reelection because he believes in keeping government out of the doctorpatient relationship when it comes to reproductive rights. Rep Ortiz was a strong advocate for Colorado’s Reproductive Health Equity Act, signed into law this spring.

This law put protection for abortion access and reproductive health care into Colorado statute,

dertake tax increment financing, or TIF, a funding plan that is intended to be self-sustaining. In essence, TIF would allow for the DDA to allocate a portion of money generated each year by the downtown area’s sales and use tax. The idea is that investments from the DDA into the downtown area will increase tax revenue that can in turn pay for even more projects.

The other ballot question will ask voters to raise property taxes within the area by roughly 4% to pay for investments, though Dunahay said the DDA would still be able to operate even if a property tax hike fails.

District 1 Councilmember Patrick Driscoll — who has worked with a DDA steering committee to bring the question to voters’ ballots — said the proposal is “going to be one of those game changers” shortly before voting in support of the ballot questions.

Speaking in support of a ballot question that would set a 5% lodging tax for occupants of city hotels, mo-

Here’s the thing we should maybe be asking ourselves, “Has a random smile from a stranger ever lifted our spirits?” “Has a timely smile from a teacher, coach, or employer ever encouraged us? Has a warm and loving smile from a family

something that became even more important when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade at the end of June.

RHEA modernized Colorado statutes to protect reproductive rights as fundamental rights. Having access to the full spectrum of reproductive health care including contraception and abortion helps ensure that people can control their own bodies, lives, and futures. RHEA established that every individual has the fundamental right to choose or refuse contraception; every individual who becomes pregnant has a fundamental right to choose to continue a pregnancy and give birth or to have an abortion; and that a fertilized egg, embryo, or fetus does not have independent rights under the laws of the state. In other words, none of that “personhood” nonsense.

As a voter and as a doctor, I am proud that state lawmakers like Rep. Ortiz led on reproductive rights and backed RHEA. We need Rep Ortiz’s continued leadership on this critical issue in the General Assembly.

Please join me in voting for the people who helped protect our rights here in Colorado.

Paul A. Nutting, MD, MSPH Centennial

Support the CORE Act

I am writing today to thank Senator Bennet, Senator Hickenlooper, Representative Neguse and Governor Polis for their support of the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act (S. 173) and the strategic push to pursue administrative actions from President Biden that would safeguard these cherished landscapes. An act of Congress would be wonderful, but pressure on these areas calls for expediency. That is why I am joining fellow veterans, our elected

tels and short-term rentals, Mayor Pro Tem Gretchen Rydin said the tax would not apply to anyone staying more than 30 days.

Using a hotel, motel or rental unit can be “an alternative for folks who do not have housing or stable housing,” said Rydin.

A ballot question that will ask voters to move a provision dictating procurement — how and what the city can buy for capital projects — from the city’s charter to code also won unanimous council support.

Littleton’s procurement rules currently restrict city officials to accepting the lowest bid price when purchasing supplies, equipment and other assets for needed city improvements — a price which cannot exceed $5,000.

“Having this $5,000 limit right now is way outdated, it’s time to get up to speed, move this out of our city charter and let’s turn it over to staff,” Driscoll said. “That way it will be a lot more efficient going forward if we need to raise that limit

member or close friend ever made us feel loved?” If so, I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@ gmail.com, and when we can give others something to smile about, it really will be a better than good life.

even higher.”

District 3 Councilmember Steve Barr said he hopes moving the procurement to the city’s code, where it can be more easily amended, “will allow for us to build transparent and effective procurement policies.”

Councilmembers also unanimously voted to endorse a statewide proposal, Proposition 123, that would create a new fund — financed through a portion of state tax revenue — to be used on affordable housing projects.

“This is just another tool, another resource, another avenue for us to help increase affordable housing within the City of Littleton,” said District 4 Councilmember Kelly Milliman.

Littleton Mayor Kyle Schlachter said the proposition also received bipartisan support from a group of metro-area mayors. He said the measure is “not a perfect solution but it’s going to help address affordable housing and we could use all the help we can get with that.”

Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries.

FARMING GROUP HELPS AFGHAN REFUGEES FEEL MORE AT HOME IN DENVER

BY DANA KNOWLES, LINDSEY FORD ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

We don’t have cars. We don’t have transportation. This is our only outing,” explained Mahmude, one of three Afghan refugee women who spoke with Rocky Mountain PBS about their new lives in Colorado.

The women left Afghanistan when the United States completed its military withdrawal last year. None of them wanted to use their last names and all of them spoke

with the help of an interpreter who translated Dari, an Afghan dialect of Farsi, into English.

Mahmude has been in the U.S. for eight months and says Monday is now her favorite day of the week. “This is the highlight of my life, coming here every Monday.

I’m happy to be here in the United States as my home country isn’t safe.”

The women come to Ekar Farm, an urban farm next to Denver Academy of Torah that started 14 years ago mainly serving the Jewish community.

In 2020, the pandemic forced

Ekar Farm shift toward doing outreach across the city by collaborating with various nonprofits like Denver’s Metro Caring, an antihunger organization. All the produce that Ekar grows is donated to people in the metro area who are experiencing food insecurity, including these Afghan women and their children. Metro Caring and Ekar are partnering with Denver’s International Rescue Committee to transport them back and forth to the farm.

“What seems like a simple opportunity to grow food carries a lot of dimensions. The program

allows the women to be around other people from their home country,” said Mireille Bakhos, who works with International Rescue Committee in Denver. “The media often highlights the war and challenges in Afghanistan but [these] programs are about resilience and the endless possibilities of human connections. It is about the power of people to heal and nurture positive change from the ground up, literally.”

The program runs from May through October due to weather.

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The women cultivate a small section of land and use the produce to cook fresh meals for their families at home in Denver.

Razye came from Afghanistan to the United States more than three years ago and says she grew up farming in her home country.

“I was a rancher. I had my own animals and I had big farm back in Afghanistan, so when I come to this farm, I feel so excited,” she

said, explaining how the tomatoes and potatoes are her favorites to take home and cook. “We make food that reminds me of my country back home, and that’s the happiest I’ve been.”

Anywhere from 70,000 to 80,000 Afghan refugees are now living in the United States. According to the Colorado Refugee Program, Colorado has welcomed around 2,500 refugees since July of 2022. The United Nations Refugee Agency says that Afghans are one of the largest refugee populations in the world with an estimated 2.6 million registered across the globe in coun-

tries like Pakistan and Iran.

For Monira, who has been in Colorado for almost a year, the opportunity to connect and socialize with other women from her country is just as important as bringing home fruit and vegetables.

“First, we come here and we say ‘hello’ and we have a quick chat, and talk, and after that we harvest” she said, adding that being around people come from the same country make it easier to live in a new and unfamiliar place. “This is a country that’s unknown and new for us, so coming here to see people who speak the same language, and we

became fast friends, and we talk.”

Monira hopes her work on the farm can help her life evolve into something new.

“My wish is to be able to start working and repay what people in Colorado have done for us, and find a job to contribute to this country, and this state,” she said.

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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Poet to give reading at college

rapahoe Community College alumna and Aurora Poet Laureate Ahja Fox will read poetry beginning at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 19 in the ACC Library and Learning Commons. She also will share her story about how she blossomed from a first-year student with a GED to becoming a highly successful writer in Denver’s literary community.

Hudson magic

“Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns” will light up Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, at 7 p.m. on Oct. 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31. Tickets start at $14.99. Hudsongardens.org.

Fiber arts sale

Reminder: Rocky Mountain Weavers Guild Annual Fiber Arts Sale will be at the Malley Recreation Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., Englewood. Admission is free. (Another great place for holiday shopping!) Oct. 13, 4-8 p.m.; Oct. 14, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Watermedia show

The Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibit runs through Oct. 29 at the Center for the Arts Evergreen, 31880 Rocky Village Drive, Evergreen.

Rox gallery

Littleton painter/teacher Valorie Snyder is the featured artist at the Rox Gallery at Aspen Grove shopping center this month. The gallery is in Unit 330, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive.

Music in Parker

Parker Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Rene Knetsch, will perform on Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. The program will be called “Czech Please!” and will include symphonic works by Antonin Dvorak, Julius Fucik and Bedrich Smetana. Tickets: $24-$29, 303-805-6800, parkerarts.org.

Stories on Stage

Stories on Stage presents “Stone Animals” with actors Jessica Roblee and Chip Persons reading stories at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Nomad Playhouse, 1410 Quince Ave., in Boulder and at 2 p.m. Oct. 16 at Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts

Ahja Fox , an Arapahoe Community College alumna and Aurora’s poet laureate, will give a reading at her alma mater at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 19.

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‘This is Colorado’ returns to ACC

Statewide exhibit is hosted by Heritage Fine Arts Guild

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“This is Colorado,” an annual statewide exhibit in its 46th year presented by the Heritage Fine Arts Guild, is at the Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College in Littleton through Oct. 28.

The exhibit, open to Colorado artists, was juried by painter Carlene Frances, who awarded the Best of Show to artist Suszanne Bernat Droney for her soft and subtle “Resting Luthier Amanda,” created with colored pencil and pastel.

The exhibit will be at the gallery through Oct. 28 and offers a variety of works, ranging from abstract works to Droney’s pleasing portrait and a number of landscapes, including the precise and well-executed “Distant Thunder” by Karen Storm, which won First Place. It’s a stunning sunset ...

IF YOU GO

Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. Open until 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Colorado Gallery of the Arts is at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Free parking. 303-797-5649. View the gallery webpage: arapahoe.edu/campus-community/art-galleries.

The oil painting “Distant Thunder” by Karen Storm won First Place in the “This is Colorado” exhibit on the Arapahoe Community College campus in Littleton. COURTESY PHOTO

Visit Stars Hollow on Gilmore Girls Day

ilmore Girls” is one of the best shows for those who appreciate sharply drawn characters, lightning-fast dialogue and small towns with a personality that just can’t be replicated. That’s probably why it’s become such a beloved world for so many to get lost in over the years.

Arvada’s LUKI Brewery, 14715 W. 64th Ave., Units A and B, is honoring the residents of Stars Hollow with Gilmore Girls Day on Sunday, Oct. 16. The brewery will be transformed into an interactive tribute to the show and will feature trivia (hosted by Geeks Who Drink), themed costume contest, raffle prizes, and other surprises for fans.

“With one daughter currently experiencing her freshman year in college and the other striving to be the next valedictorian of her high school, the mother-daughter bond that Lorelei and Rory have is reminiscent of the everyday joy and struggles in the Smith household,” said Cammy Smith, LUKI co-owner, in a provided statement. “We have watched, and re-watched, many episodes over the years and feel we have grown up right along with the Gilmore family.”

Part of the event includes specialty releases in a commemorative mug: Coffee, Coffee, Coffee!, a light blonde ale that blends a shot of Boxcar Coffee Roasters in Boulder with their Layer Cake blend, with notes of chocolate, blueberry, and hazelnut; and Oy with the Pastry

Already, a chocolate-eclair stout.

“At LUKI, we have always appreciated events that are unique and create a memorable experience for all to attend,” Smith said. “This event brings the perfect combination of being different and being together into one.”

Explore the world of scary stories at Molly Brown House

Spooky season means folks all over the metro area will be looking for surefire ways to get a shiver up their spine. Why not visit a spot that many believe to be an actual haunted house?

The Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania St. in Denver, is hosting its annual Victorian Horrors environmental theater event for the 29th year. It is running every 15 minutes from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 14 through 29.

This event features gothic horror tales from your favorite long-dead authors (think H.G. Wells, Edgar Allan Poe and the local spirit of Mary Coyle Chase) portrayed by wonderful area actors like David and Julia Payne, Jim Hunt, Trina Magness, Josh Hartwell, John Wittbrodt and Ronan Viard. The museum partners with The Learned Lemur and

Atomic Folk Art to add an authentic atmosphere of the odd.

For those who prefer staying at home, Molly Brown House also offers a video option with the same actors.

Visit https://mollybrown.org/ victorian-horrors/ for all the information you need.

Northglenn celebrates an artistic Día de Los Muertos

Northglenn Arts has installed its latest art exhibit, Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), which is hosted in partnership with the Chicano Humanities & Arts Council (CHAC).

The gallery is set up at the Northglenn Recreation Center, 1 E. Memorial Parkway, and the free exhibit can be viewed during regular box office hours and when the Parsons Theatre is open for evening shows and events through Wednesday, Dec. 21.

Artists in this exhibit include Angela Ramirez, Chris Duran, Jay Jaramillo, Jerry Jaramillo, Shantel Lucero, Juanita Molinar, Natalie Pacheco, Rebecca Rozales, and Sandra Ruiz. Curators: Lucille Rivera and Angela Ramirez.

For those unfamiliar, Día de Los Muertos is a celebration from Mexico and Latin America when families gather to honor the memory of deceased loved ones on Nov. 1 and 2. According to provided information, spirits are guided home to enjoy offerings left for them on meticu-

lously crafted altars. The roots of Día de Los Muertos are a fusion of traditions found in Europe and Mesoamerica, particularly the ancient Aztec empire.

For more information, visit https://northglennarts.org/.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — The Who at Ball Arena

The Who are a good band. I know, I know — where do I find the courage? They’re behind seminal albums like “Quadrophenia,” “Who’s Next,” “Live at Leeds,” and immortal songs like “My Generation,” “Won’t Get Fooled Again” and “Magic Bus.” I mean, their song “Baba O’Riley,” is the basis for one of the best comedy bits in recent memory — just YouTube “Joe Pera Reads You the Church Announcements” and prepare to be delighted.

And guess what? In the year 2022 The Who are still touring. They’ll be bringing their The Who Hits Back Tour to Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle in Denver, at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17. As someone who has seen this seminal rock band numerous times, I can confidently report you don’t want to miss the opportunity to see them one more time.

Visit www.ticketmaster.com so you don’t miss them.

Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail. com.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month provides reminder to get preventive screening

According to the Centers for Disease Control, breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States. Each year in the U.S., about 264,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women and about 2,400 in men. Although deaths from breast cancer have declined over time, breast cancer is still the second leading cause of cancer death among women overall. In addition, breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among Hispanic women and Black women die from breast cancer at a higher rate than white women.

The month of October is recognized as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a health observance that reminds us to be aware of the symptoms and risk factors for breast cancer as well as steps we can take to improve our health and possibly help lower the risk of getting breast cancer or finding it early when it may be easier to treat. Mammograms, x-rays of the breast, are especially important because they may detect breast cancer when there are no apparent symptoms. When symptoms of breast cancer develop they may include:

• New lump in breast or underarm (armpit)

• Changes in size or shape of breast

• Thickening or swelling in parts of the breast

• Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area

• Pain in any area of the breast

• Nipple discharge other than breast milk,

including blood Irritation or dimpling of breast skin

• Redness or flakiness in nipple area or breast Screening recommendations vary between experts, but for women at average risk for breast cancer the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)recommends biennial screening mammography from age 50 to 74 years. Before age 50, the USPSTF states the decision to start screening mammography should be an individual one. Women who place a higher value on the potential benefits of screening over potential harm may choose to start biennial screening between 40 to 49 years of age. Women with certain risk factors for breast cancer may need to start screening at an earlier age and may need more frequent screening.

Screenings can find cancer before symptoms begin. Therefore, getting screened is important even for those who feel fine. It is a good idea to talk with a doctor about potential risk factors and various types of screenings including mammograms.

There are two types of mammograms: a standard two-dimensional (2-D) image where each breast is compressed from two different angles (top to bottom and side to side), and a threedimensional (3-D) image, where the machine takes several low-dose x-rays, moving in an arc direction around the breast.While 3-D mammograms are increasing in popularity, it may not be available in all areas.

The American Cancer Society provides several steps to prepare for a mammogram, such as avoiding deodorants, antiperspirants, powders, lotions, creams and perfumes under the arm or breasts on exam day. Some of these products

can show up as white spots on the x-rays.

Find a Health Center is a helpful tool for finding local mammography centers. Check to see that the imaging facility you choose is certified and accepts your insurance. Many organizations offer free mammograms and breast screenings.

The health and medical professionals at Optum Colorado advise talking with your doctor to discuss health history, any symptoms you may be experiencing, or preventive screenings. Let Breast Cancer Awareness Month be a reminder to follow the suggestions here for health and wellbeing.

‘... getting screened is important even for those who feel fine. It is a good idea to talk with a doctor about potential risk factors and various types of screenings including mammograms.’

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Creek trounces Smoky Hill to end football game 43-0

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Mountain Vista handed Rock Canyon its first loss of the season to highlight football games played by south metro school between Oct. 6-8

The Golden Eagles (5-2, 1-1) scored 26 points in the fourth quarter and went on to down the Jaguars (6-1, 1-1) in the Class 5A League 6 conference opening game for a 40-36 final

Vista quarterback Austyn Modrzewski was the standout in the game as he completed 27 of 42 passes for 460 yards and six touchdowns. Vista averaged 17 yards per pass comple-

Junior Asher Weiner had a big night for Valor Christian (5-2, 2-0) in the Eagles’ 45-17 victory over Highlands Ranch (2-5, 0-2). He completed 10 of 12 passes for 140 yards and two touchdown and ran for 113 yards

ThunderRidge (7-0, 2-0) downed Castle View (1-6, 0-2), as quarterback Cooper Kier hit on 20 of 28 passes for 262 yards and threw three scoring passes in the 35-6 victory.

Arapahoe (4-3, 2-0) jumped to a big halftime lead and held on for a 28-21 Centennial League win over Grandview. Quarterback Michael Moynihan was 16 of 18 for 185 yards passing and connected for three touchdown passes.

Legend (5-2, 2-0) used the running of sophomore Jaden Lawrence to

whip Fountain Fort Carson, 43-24. Lawrence gained 137 yards on seven carries and scored three times

Top-ranked Cherry Creek (6-1, 2-0) rolled to a 43-0 conquest of Smoky Hill. Freshman Brady Vodicka completed 12 of 15 passes for 183 yards and three touchdowns. Ismael Cisse caught three TD passes from Vodicka and finished with five catches for 116 yards.

Freshman Tevin Stokes completed 17 of 30 passes for 197 yards and one touchdown which went to senior Brayden Munroe for one of his eight receptions as Chaparral (1-6, 1-1) got past Douglas County, 44-31. Douglas County saw its record dip to 3-5, 0-2.

Noah Shoen threw three touchdown passes in a 42-0 shutout for Heritage (5-2, 2-0) over Adams City. The Eagles defense came up with 5.5 quarterback sacks in the game.

Lutheran (4-2, 1-0) beat Holy Family, 35-13, as Ryken Daugaard and Ryan Kenny sparked the win. Daugaard was 23 of 31 passing for 251 yards and two TDs. Kenny gained 174 yards on 26 rushing carries and scored once.

Ponderosa (5-2, 1-1) rebounded from two straight Class 4A losses and frolicked to a 35-6 win over Vista Peak. Zach Stryker passed for 174 yards and two touchdowns in addition to rushing for 104 yards.

Littleton (5-1, 1-0) outscored Skyview, 46-26.

Englewood (4-2, 1-1) beat Alameda, 40-14, as sophomore Carson Campbell passed for 168 yards and two touchdowns. Isaiah Segoviano rushed for three TDs for the Pirates.

South metro boys rank high in golf

(436), ThunderRidge seventh (437), defending state champion Arapahoe eighth (438), Mountain Vista ninth (443) and Castle View 10th (444).

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Aiden Krusoe of Highlands Ranch had high expectations going into the Class 5A state golf tournament and he met them.

The same can be said for the Rock Canyon team.

Krusoe, a senior, posted the low round of the second day of the tourney at the City Park golf course with a 4-under-par 66 and wound up tied for fourth place in the individual standings with a 139 (66-73) two round total.

Rock Canyon qualified only three golfers but the Jaguars’ threesome finished second in the team competition with a 425 two-day score. Fossil Ridge was the team champion, finishing two strokes in front of Rock Canyon with a 423 stroke total.

Highlands Ranch was third at 427. Other south metro teams in the top 10 found Cherry Creek tied for fifth

Krusoe had six birdies and a double bogey during his second round of the tournament.

“Going into this tournament, I wanted to be top 10ten and I achieved my goal,” said Krusoe. “Everything was working. I felt confident hitting the ball. My putter was great. I left strokes out there but I was happy with the round. I was putting myself in good position to make the putts.

“The first round, it was my nerves. I played a little more free today. I just went out and tried to go low.”

Monarch’s Caleb Michaels was the tournament’s medalist with a 139 total.

Other top individual finishers from South Metro schools included Rock Canyon’s Charlie Tucker (68-72, 140) in eighth place. Tied for 11th place were Mountain Vista’s Connor Scheich (72-69, 141), Legend’s Spencer Schlagel (70-71, 141) and Vista’s Brayden Scheich (70-71, 141).

ThunderRidge defender Caleb Keith (4) wraps up Mountain Vista QB Austyn Modrzewski (13) for the tackle. The big Highlands Ranch area rivalry did not disappoint as it took the Grizzlies 2 OT’s to get the 34-31 victory, on Sept 30. at Halftime Help Stadium.

PHOTO BY PAUL DISALVO

Rock Canyon’s three players finished second in the Class 5A state golf tournament. The threesome from left to right Mason Conrad, Charlie Tucker and Trey Kahro .

PHOTO BY JIM BENTON

Three players tied for 14th place. They were Rock Canyon’sTrey Kahroff (71-71, 142), Billy Verstraate of Highlands Ranch (73-69, 142), Castle View’s Luke Cushman (72-70, 142) and Gavin Crowley of Heritage (7072, 142).

Tucker, Kahroff and Mason Conrad, who was 18th with a 143 total, were the three Rock Canyon junior golfers who qualified for the state tournament after the regional tournament.

“Our expectation was that they play well so they met the expectation,” said Rock Canyon co-head coach Ron Saul. “They battled. And they are all coming back next year. We had no seniors. Look out world. Rock Canyon is coming for everybody next year.

“We only had three guys. Every stroke of every guy had to count both days. We didn’t have anybody to throw in. It’s tough with just three guys.”

Most teams that qualify via regional tournaments send four players to state. Scores of three players at state count in the team standings but the score of the fourth player can be subbed to have the three best rounds for each day added to the team total.

That’s what Fossil Ridge did in the final round as one player’s score from the first day which was a 71,

fired an 80 in the final round, but his score was replaced by a 75 on the second day shot by the fourth golfer.

That’s a five-shot swing and Fossil Ridge won the state crown by two strokes over Rock Canyon.

“You always want to take first but we’re proud of the boys,” said Jaguars’ co-head coach Dave Vahling.

In the Class 4A state tourney held at Pelican Lakes, in Windsor, Ponderosa senior Zane Aiken tied for first with three other golfers and carding back-to-back 72s for a 144 total.

A scoring mistake on Aiken’s card forced a playoff and Bradley Weinmaster of Riverdale Ridge won the state title with a par 4 on the tiebreaking 18th hole.

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CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0378-2022

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On July 19, 2022, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relat ing to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Ann Elizabeth Martin Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC

Date of Deed of Trust January 09, 2017 County of Recording

Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 17, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7005665

Original Principal Amount $435,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $162,473.87

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 69, THE KNOLLS WEST - FILING NO. 2 AMENDED, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 2683 E Fremont Place, 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, 11/16/2022, 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: 9/22/2022

Last Publication: 10/20/2022

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 EN TITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 07/19/2022

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) rep resenting the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Alison L Berry #34531

N. April Norton #34861

David R. Doughty #40042

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

Lynn M. Janeway #15592

Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite

Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

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Trust October 25, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5160218

Original Principal Amount $65,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $50,823.56

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 5, FOUR LAKES SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 1732 East Phillips Avenue, Centennial, CO 80122.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/16/2022, 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: 9/22/2022

Last Publication: 10/20/2022

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: 07/19/2022

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) rep resenting 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-22-939642-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.

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First Publication: 9/22/2022

Last Publication: 10/20/2022

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CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0410-2022

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On August 2, 2022, the undersigned Public Trust ee 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. Teuber and Susan A. Teuber

Original Beneficiary(ies)

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 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 August 18, 2010

County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 26, 2010

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D0083023

Original Principal Amount $213,184.00

Also known by street and number as: 706 W Easter Ave, Littleton, CO 80120.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/30/2022, 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: 10/6/2022

Last Publication: 11/3/2022

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: 08/02/2022

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) rep resenting 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-22-940753-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.

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Legal Notice No. 0410-2022

First Publication: 10/6/2022

Last Publication: 11/3/2022

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0397-2022

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On July 29, 2022, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relat ing to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

John M. Strader AND Natsue Strader

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust March 17, 2018

County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 23, 2018 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D8028055

Original Principal Amount $169,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $154,295.17

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 91 SOUTHBRIDGE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 7, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY AS CONVEYED TO JOHN M. STRADER AND NATSUE STRADER FROM MARY V. STRADER BY THAT DEED DATED 07/06/2006 AND RE CORDED 07/11/2006 IN INSTRUMENT NUM BER: B6100565 IN THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS. PARCEL ID(S): 2077-34-2-09-004

best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 10/6/2022

Last Publication: 11/3/2022

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: 07/29/2022

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) rep resenting the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Alison L Berry #34531 N. April Norton #34861

David R. Doughty #40042

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

Lynn M. Janeway #15592

Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

Attorney File # 22-028057

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.

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Legal Notice NO. 0397-2022

First Publication: 10/6/2022

Last Publication: 11/3/2022

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0362-2022

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On July 8, 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)

Stephanie Brabec

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS") as nominee of Guaranteed Rate, Inc.,

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 25, 2014

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 04, 2014 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D4113854

Original Principal Amount $135,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $119,107.82

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 EXHIBIT A

Also known by street and number as: 6001 South Yosemite St #A-206, Greenwood Village, 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.

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-22-937472-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.

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EXHIBIT A 0362-2022

BUILDING A, UNIT 206, HERMITAGE AT GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR HERMITAGE AT GREEN WOOD 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. COUNTY OF ARAPA HOE, STATE OF COLORADO

Legal Notice NO. 0362-2022

First Publication: 9/15/2022

Last Publication: 10/13/2022

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0414-2022

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On August 2, 2022, the undersigned Public Trust ee 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)

Margaret J Gutierrez

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CASTLE & COOKE MORTGAGE, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust May 21, 2018

County of Recording

Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 22, 2018

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D8049799

Original Principal Amount $179,450.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $188,777.13

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.

SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION

Also known by street and number as: 5250 S. Huron Way #11-208, 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, 11/30/2022, 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.

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CRS §38-38-103

0377-2022

Outstanding Principal Balance $162,059.28

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 3, BEL-VUE HEIGHTS AND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED RECEPTION #A8067097, DATED 04/30/1998, RECORDED 05/06/1998 IN THE COUNTY RE CORDER OF COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 730 WEST JAMISON CIRCLE, LITTLETON, CO 80120-4261.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/30/2022, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/09/2022, 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: 9/15/2022

Last Publication: 10/13/2022

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: 07/08/2022

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) rep resenting the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

First Publication: 10/6/2022

Last Publication: 11/3/2022

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: 08/02/2022

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) rep resenting the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Alison L Berry

April Norton

David R. Doughty #40042

H. Santarelli #46592

Lynn M. Janeway #15592

Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

EXHIBIT “A” LEGAL DESCRIPTION

0414-2022

CONDOMINIUM UNIT 208, IN CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 11, HICKORY PLACE CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO THE CON DOMINIUM MAP THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 5, 1984 AT RECEPTION NO. 2383162, AND THE FIRST SUPPLEMENT RECORDED MARCH 5, 1984 AT RECEPTION NO. 2383163, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, AND AS DE FINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION RECORDED MAY 10, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO. B2087742 AND RECORDED AUGUST 13, 2012 AT RE CEPTION NO. D2089293 AND AMENDMENT RECORDED AUGUST 31, 2015 AT RECEPTION NO. D5098524, IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO,

Legal Notice NO. 0414-2022

First Publication: 10/6/2022

Last Publication: 11/3/2022

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0367-2022

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On July 8, 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) Victor R. Griggs

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MetLife Home Loans, a Division of MetLife Bank, N.A.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Mortgage Assets Management, LLC Date of Deed of Trust October 06, 2010

County of Recording Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 02, 2010 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D0112068

Original Principal Amount $600,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $504,549.78

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: death of all named mortgagors under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 43, HOMESTEAD FARM FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 5942 East Irish Place, 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, 11/09/2022, 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.

City and County

Public Notice

CITY OF SHERIDAN

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Sheridan Colorado will hold a Public Hear ing at the City Council Meeting of October 24, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Sheridan City Hall, 4101 South Federal Blvd. to receive citizen input on the Proposed 2023 City of Sheridan Budget and to consider an amend ment to the 2022 City of Sheridan Budget.

All interested parties may express opinions in person at the Public Hearing or in writing to be received by the City Clerk by 4:30 p.m. on October 24, 2022. Anyone wishing to speak at the Public Hearing may sign the speaker’s list at the door.

Arlene Sagee, City Clerk City of Sheridan

Legal Notice No. 301615

First Publication: October 13, 2022

Last Publication: October 13, 2022

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

SHERIDAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Sheridan Rede velopment Agency will hold a Public Hearing at its Meeting on October 24, 2022 immediately following the City Council meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Sheridan City Hall, 4101 South Federal Blvd. to receive citizen input on the Proposed 2023 Sheridan Redevelopment Agency Budget and to consider an amendment to the 2022 Sheridan Redevelop ment Agency Budget

Interested parties may express opinions in person at the Public Hearing or in writing to be received by the City Clerk by 4:30 p.m. on October 24, 2022.

Arlene Sagee, Secretary Sheridan Redevelopment Agency

Legal Notice No. 301616

First Publication: October 13, 2022

Last Publication: October 13, 2022

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Metropolitan Districts

Public Notice

Holly Dental Associates, 8010 S Holly St #100, Centennial CO 80122 will be destroying inac tive records/charts for the years 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. Records will be available for pick up until December 6th 2022.

Legal Notice No. 530655

First Publication: October 6, 2022

Last Publication: October 27, 2022

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Metro Districts Budget Hearings

Public Notice

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING VINTAGE RESERVE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to § 29-1106, C.R.S., as amended, that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Vintage Reserve Metropolitan District, Jefferson County, Colorado, for calendar year 2023. A copy of said proposed Budget is on file at Collins Cole Flynn Winn & Ulmer, PLLC, 165 S. Union Boulevard, Suite 785, Lakewood, Colorado 80228; 720-617-0080, where the same is available for inspection by the public, by appointment only, Monday through Friday during normal business hours (i.e., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the Board of Directors of the Vintage Reserve Metropolitan District will consider the adoption of the proposed 2023 Budget at a public hearing to be conducted at a special meeting of the District’s Board of Di rectors to be held at the Clubhouse, 6646 Depew Street, Littleton, Colorado 80123 on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

Any interested elector of the Vintage Reserve Metropolitan District may inspect the proposed Budget for 2023 and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the Budget.

Dated this 3rd day of October, 2022.

VINTAGE RESERVE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ Arlene Riedmuller Secretary/Treasurer

Legal Notice No. 530677

First Publication: October 13, 2022

Last Publication: October 13, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED BUDGET OF SOUTH SUBURBAN PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PROPOSED BUDGET HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SOUTH SUBUR BAN PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT FOR THE ENSUING YEAR OF 2023. A COPY OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET HAS BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT AT 4810 EAST COUNTY LINE RD, COLORADO, WHERE IT IS OPEN FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. THE PROPOSED BUDGET WAS CONSIDERED AT PUBLIC HEARINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIREC TORS ON AUGUST 10, SEPTEMBER 28, AND

OCTOBER 12, 2022. ANY ELECTOR WITHIN THE DISTRICT MAY AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE FINAL ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET, IN SPECT THE BUDGET AND FILE OR REGISTER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO.

SOUTH SUBURBAN PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT BY PETE BARRETT (SECRETARY)

Legal Notice No. 530676

First Publication: October 13, 2022

Last Publication: October 13, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2022 BUDGET LITTLETON VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Direc tors ("Board") of the Littleton Village Metropolitan District No. 2 ("District") for fiscal year 2023. A copy of the proposed 2023 Budget is available for inspection by the public at the office of the District’s accountant, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. The District Board will consider the proposed 2023 Budget, and an Amended 2022 Budget, if necessary, at public hearings to be held during a special meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on October 18, 2022 via Microsoft Teams. Meeting access information and the meeting agenda may be obtained from the District’s website: http://littletonvillagemd.com.

The Board may take action on the proposed 2023 Budget, and the proposed Amended 2022 Budget, if necessary, following the public hearings. Any interested elector of the District may file or regis ter any objections thereto with the Board during normal business hours prior to the final adoption of the proposed 2023 Budget and Amended 2022 Budget, if necessary.

LITTLETON VILLAGE

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

By: /s/ Phil Cernanec

President of the District Board

Legal Notice No. 530675

First Publication: October 13, 2022

Last Publication: October 13, 2022

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2022 BUDGET

RIVERPARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sec tions 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the RiverPark Metropolitan District (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2023. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2022 budget of the District. Copies of the proposed 2023 budget and 2022 amended budget (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., 304 Inverness Way South #490, Englewood, CO 80112, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2023 budget and 2022 amended budget will be considered at a special meeting to be held on October 27, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2023 budget or the 2022 amended budget, inspect the 2023 budget and the 2022 amended budget and file or register any objections thereto.

You can attend the meeting in any of the fol lowing ways:

1. To attend via Videoconference, e-mail lja coby@specialdistrictlaw.com to obtain a link to the videoconference.

2. To attend via telephone, dial 1-669-900-6833 and enter the following additional information: a.Meeting ID: 946 3679 3074 b.Passcode: 506218

RIVERPARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

/s/ Megan M. Becher McGEADY BECHER P.C. Attorneys for the District

Legal Notice No. 530671 First Publication: October 13, 2022

Last Publication: October 13, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET AND 2022 BUDGET AMENDMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2023 has been submitted to the Wild Plum Metropolitan District ("District"). Such proposed budget will be consid ered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 9:00 a.m. on November 9, 2022 at the Columbine Valley Town Hall, located at 2 Middlefield Road, Colum bine Valley, Colorado 80123 and via telephone and videoconference. To attend and participate by telephone, dial (65) 479 - 3208 and enter pass code 25984800764. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and public hearing online at www.wildplummetrodistrict.org.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amend ment to the 2022 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2023 budget and the amended 2022 budget, if required, are avail able for public inspection at the offices of Simmons & Wheeler PC. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2023 budget and the amended 2022 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto.

Thomas N. George,

Counsel to the District

Legal Notice No. 530674

First Publication: October 13, 2022

Last Publication: October 13, 2022

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET AND 2022 BUDGET AMENDMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2023 has been submitted to the Centennial Downs Metropolitan District ("District"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 5:30 p.m. on November 7, 2022 at the Riverwalk Clubhouse, located at 2751 W. Riverwalk Circle, Littleton, Colorado 80123. Information regarding public participation by telephone or videoconfer ence will be available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and public hearing contacting Katie Stahl, by email at kstahl@spencerfane.com.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amend ment to the 2022 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2023 budget and the amended 2022 budget, if required, are avail able for public inspection at the offices of Colorado CPA Company PC. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2023 budget and the amended 2022 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto.

CENTENNIAL DOWNS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ Thomas N. George, Counsel to the District

Legal Notice No. 530682

First Publication: October 13, 2022

Last Publication: October 13, 2022

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

BID PACKAGE #33

CONCRETE AND ASPHALT GC SERVICES

Notice is hereby given that Littleton Public Schools in the county of Arapahoe will on November 15, 2022 pay retainage and make final settlement with Heidrick Concrete Construction for BID PACKAGE #33 CONCRETE AND ASPHALT GC Services at ESC, Heritage HS, Littleton HS, Powell MS, Wilder ES, Sandburg ES, Whitman, and the District Stadium. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the contractor identified above or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid, by the contractor or subcontractor, must file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which state ment must be filed on or before November 15, 2022. Claims must be submitted to the Board of Education to Littleton Public Schools at the school district’s Property Management Department, 5776 S. Crocker Street, Littleton, CO. 80120 on or before November 15, 2022. Final Settlement will be made and verified claims must be timely filed with Littleton Public Schools. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim, Dated: October 13, 2022.

Legal Notice No. 530684

First Publication: October 13, 2022

Last Publication: November 3, 2022

Publisher:Littleton Independent Not consecutive publications

Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

BID PACKAGE #33

CONCRETE AND ASPHALT GC SERVICES

Notice is hereby given that Littleton Public Schools in the county of Arapahoe will on November 15, 2022 pay retainage and make final settlement with Concreations, Inc. for BID PACKAGE #33

CONCRETE AND ASPHALT GC Services at Lenski ES and Centennial ES. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the contractor identified above or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid, by the contractor or subcontractor, must file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which state ment must be filed on or before November 15, 2022. Claims must be submitted to the Board of Education to Littleton Public Schools at the school district’s Property Management Department, 5776 S. Crocker Street, Littleton, CO. 80120 on or before November 15, 2022. Final Settlement will be made and verified claims must be timely filed with Littleton Public Schools. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim, Dated: October 13, 2022.

Legal Notice No. 530683

Publication: October 13, 2022

Publication: November 3, 2022

CONCRETE AND ASPHALT GC SERVICES

Notice is hereby given that Littleton Public Schools in the county of Arapahoe will on November 15, 2022 pay retainage and make final settlement with Summit Contracting Asphalt & Concrete, LLC for BID PACKAGE #33 CONCRETE AND ASPHALT GC Services at Littleton HS, Arapahoe HS, Heritage HS, Euclid MS, Goddard MS, Highland ES, Centennial ES, Hopkins ES, Sandburg ES, Wilder ES, Whitman, Transportation Service Center, and Education Service Center. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the contractor identified above or any subcon tractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid, by the contractor or subcontractor, must file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which statement must be filed on or before November 15, 2022. Claims must be submitted to the Board of Education to Littleton Public Schools at the school district’s Property Management Department, 5776 S. Crocker Street, Littleton, CO. 80120 on or before November 15, 2022. Final Settlement will be made and verified claims must be timely filed with Littleton Public Schools. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim

Dated: October 13, 2022.

Legal Notice No. 530685

First Publication: October 13, 2022

Last Publication: November 3, 2022

Publisher:Littleton Independent Not consecutive publications

Summons and Sheriff Sale

Public Notice

Arapahoe County Court (303) 798-4591. CAB SOUTH PARK TRS LLC, v. DENVER L. PROCTOR, and Persons Unknown, et al. Case #: 2022C042414

Attorney for Plaintiff: Bove Law Offices 4535 E Colfax, Denver, CO 80220. Phone: (303) 756-0500.

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT:

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend, against the claims of the Complaint, filed with the court in this action. The Answer can be filed, by filing with the clerk of this court, an Answer or other response, within 35 days, after the service of this Summons, upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete, on the last day of publication, 10/20/2022. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained, from the clerk of the court.

If you fail to file an Answer or other response to the Complaint, in writing, within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be entered against you, for the relief demanded in the Complaint, without further notice. This is an action for title of a Manufactured home in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, known as MH, VIN/Serial Number: 260TEFBR3192.

Legal Notice No. 530646

First Publication: September 22, 2022

Last Publication: October 20, 2022

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO

Case No: 2017CV032823 Division: 402

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE POST BANKRUPTCY DISMISSAL

Plaintiff: AURORA CROSS CREEK OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v. Defendants: RICKEY T. RUFF; KATRINA L. RUFF; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND UR BAN DEVELOPMENT; RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL COMPANY, LLC; STATE OF COLORADO - DE PARTMENT OF REVENUE; DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; CREDIT SERVICE COMPANY INC; THE OF FICE OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE

Regarding: Lot 4, Block 10, Cross Creek Sub division Filing No. 2, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known and numbered as: 374 N. De Gaulle Ct., Aurora, CO 80018

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take

Public Notices

Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff

Arapahoe County, Colorado

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff

ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH & HOLMES, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202

Legal Notice No. 530660

First Publication: October 6, 2022

Last Publication: November 3, 2022 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2022CV030675 Div/Ctrm: 202

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

Plaintiff: CHARLESTON PLACE ASSOCIATION, INC.

v. Defendants: PATRICIA VENNARD; MATRIX FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION; and SUE SANDSTROM AS ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE

Regarding: Unit 3 Bldg 18 As Per Condominium Declaration Recorded In B2773 P196 Charleston Place Condos

Commonly known as 13909 E Utah Cir, Aurora, CO 80012

Under an Order Granting Motion for Default Judg ment Against Defendant Patricia Vennard entered on June 23, 2022, relating to Transcripts of Judg ments recorded in the Arapahoe County public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above.

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff’s Sale of the above-referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of the Sheriff’s Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M. on the 1st day of December, 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 COV ER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. **

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORE CLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.

Judgment is in the amount of $17,311.29.

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 Alyssa E. Chirlin, Esq., Reg No. 53311, Smith Jadin John son, PLLC, 1775 Sherman St, Ste 2750, Denver, CO 80203, 720-550-7280.

DATED August 23, 2022

Tyler S. Brown, Arapahoe County Sheriff

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No. 530602

First Publication: October 6, 2022

Second Publication: November 3, 2022

Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Court address: 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112

Buffalo Plains 22, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company Plaintiff, v.

The Estate of Sharon L. Wilson; Sue Sandstrom, Treasurer of Arapahoe County; All unknown persons who claim any interest in the subject matter of this action, Defendants.

Case Number: 2022CV031753 Division: 202

Attorney for Plaintiff Christopher J. Conant Hatch Ray Olsen Conant LLC 730 17th Street, Suite 200 Denver, Colorado 80202

Phone Number: (303) 298-1800

Fax Number: (303) 298-1804

Email Address: cconant@hatchlawyers.com

Atty. Reg.#: 40269

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

TO: THE ESTATE OF SHARON L. WILSON; ANY AND ALL UNKOWN PERSONS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE REFERENCED PROPERTY

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 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publica tion. 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 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for

the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.

This is a quiet title action to confirm that Plaintiff Buffalo Plains 22, LLC is the legal owner of the real property commonly known as 1200 Beeler Street, Aurora, Colorado 80010 and which is more particularly described below:

LOTS 10 AND 11, EXCEPT THE REAR 10 FEET

OF SAID LOTS, BLOCK 8, BROOKLYN, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Dated this 22nd day of September, 2022.

HATCH RAY OLSEN CONANT LLC

By: /s/ Christopher J. Conant

Christopher J. Conant Attorneys for Plaintiff

This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(g), C.R.C.P., as amended. This form should not be used where personal service is desired.

Rule 12(a), C.R.C.P., allows 35 days for answer or response where service of process is by publica tion. However, under various statutes, a different response time is set forth; e.g., §38-6-104, C.R.S. (eminent domain), §38-36-121, C.R.S. (Torrens registration).

Legal Notice No. 530674

First Publication: September 29, 2022

Last Publication: October 27, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2021CV032197 Div: 21

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM

PLAINTIFF: LITTLETON OFFICE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.

v. DEFENDANTS: COLORADO REO PROPERTIES, LTD, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; PONTIAC LIMITED LI ABILITY COMPANY; SELINA M. MARQUEZ; TIDIANI, LLC; CAMILA ANDREA MALDONADO; and ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE

TO THE ABOVE- 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 County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado at 10 o’clock A.M., on the 1st day of December 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 FORE CLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $47,885.39.

This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceed ing has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to ORDER FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT AND ORDER AND DECREE FOR JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE dated July 8, 2022, and C.R.S. §38-38-101 et seq. by LITTLETON OFFICE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIA TION, INC., the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on September 2, 2021 at E1137922 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The fore closure is based on a default under the Declaration for Littleton Office Condominium Association, Inc. recorded at November 20, 2001 of the Reception #B1198514 records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The Declaration establishes a lien for the benefit of Littleton Office Condominium Association, Inc. against real property legally described as follows: Condominium Units 103 and 105, Littleton Office Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map, recorded on November 20, 2001 at Recep tion No. B1198513 in the records of the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado and as defined and described in the Condominium Declarations for Littleton Office Condominiums, recorded on November 20, 2001 at Reception No. B1198514, in said records, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.;

Also known as: 1100 W Littleton Boulevard, Units 103 & 105, Littleton, CO 80120.

First Publication: October 6, 2022

Last Publication: November 3, 2022 Published in: Littleton Independent 750 W Hampden Ave, Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110

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: August 30, 2022

Tyler S. Brown, Arapahoe County Sheriff By: Sgt Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No. 530618

First Publication: October 6, 2022

Last Publication: November 3, 2022 Published in: Littleton Independent 750 W Hampden Ave, Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110

Private Legals

In conjunction with the rebranding of Isle Casino Hotel Black Hawk, notice is hereby given that all casino chips and tokens branded as Isle Casino Hotel Black Hawk will expire at midnight on November 27, 2022. To redeem any value chips or tokens please present them at the Horseshoe Black Hawk Guest Services Desk (401 Main St. Black Hawk, CO 80422) prior to the expiration date. No chips or tokens will be honored following the expiration date and no exceptions will be made.

Legal Notice No. 530551

First Publication: October 6, 2022 Last Publication: October 13 , 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF LIENED PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given that a public sale will be held online at www.storagetreasures.com to begin on or after 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 14, 2022 with close of sale to be on or after 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 20, 2022.

BROOKRIDGE SELF-STORAGE will sell to satisfy the lien on the property stored at 101 E. Centennial Avenue, Englewood, CO 80113 by the following persons. The inventories listed below were notated by the tenants at the time of rental.

BROOKRIDGE SELF-STORAGE makes no representation or warranty that the units contain said inventories.

0E020: STANLEY K. WILLIAMS 3359 S. Dale Ct. Englewood, CO 80110 Tools, Sports Equip., Panels, Wood, Luggage, Pictures, Bags, Misc. Boxes

0F041: NATASHA R. IVORY P.O. Box 2368 Englewood, CO 80150 Furniture, Bicycles, Bedding, Shelving, Fans, Misc.

All purchased goods are sold “as is” and must be removed within 72 hours from the day of sale. This sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between landlord and obligated party. See www.storagetreasures.com for terms and sale rules.

Legal Notice No. 301593

First Publication: October 6, 2022

Last Publication: October 13, 2022 Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

Rampart Business Plaza and Storage Center located at 9940 E. Costilla Ave., Ste A, Centennial, CO 80112 will holdan online public sale to enforce a lien imposed on said property, as described below, pursuant to the Colorado Self-Service Storage Facility Act, Colo rado Code 38-21.5 to 38-21.5-105. The auction will be held on website www.storageauctions.com (http://www.storageauctions.com) and will end at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.

Management reserves the right to withdraw any unit from sale. Registered or motor vehicles are sold "As Is / Parts Only," no titles or registra tion.

Tenant Name: Unit #Stored Items: Cassie Young/Harper.athens@gmail.com 315hhg (furniture and baby items)

Legal Notice No. 530669

First Publication: October 6, 2022

Last Publication: October 13, 2022

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice to Creditors

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Dorothy P. Marshall, Deceased Case Number 22 PR 31017

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 January 30, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Katherine Wilson, fka Katherine A. Marshall

Personal Representative 8354 E. County Road 20C Johnstown, CO 80534

Legal Notice No. 530673

First Publication: September 29, 2022

Last Publication: October 13, 2022

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Priscilla J. Brooks, a/k/a Priscilla Jarvis Brooks, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30995

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before January 30, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Shelley M. Gibbs, Personal Representative 4109 E. Peakview Circle Centennial, CO 80121

Legal Notice No. 530672

First Publication: September 29, 2022

Last Publication: October 13, 2022

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Shirley Quintanilla, aka Shirley Delores Quintanilla,

aka Shirley D. Quintanilla, Deceased Case Number 2022PR31057

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before January 30, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Wayne Leon Warner Personal Representative

1878 Portview Drive Spring Hill, Tennessee 37174

Legal Notice No. 301591

First Publication: September 29, 2022

Last Publication: October 13, 2022

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of ORA BEATRICE PLUMMER, a/k/a ORA B. PLUMMER, /k/a ORA PLUMMER, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31043

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 Febru ary 6, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

The Germany Law Firm, P.C. Patricia Rankin, Esq. 600 17th Street, Suite 2800 South Denver, CO 80202

Legal Notice No. 301594

First Publication: October 6, 2022

Last Publication: October 20, 2022

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Nicolas Gui Benedict, also known as Nicolas G. Benedict, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31058

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 Febru ary 7, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Janet S. Benedict, Personal Representative c/o Breeze Trusts & Estates, LLC 10465 Park Meadows Drive, Suite 108 Lone Tree, CO 80124

Legal Notice No. 530668

First Publication: October 6, 2022

Last Publication: October 20, 2022

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of MURIEL CHARLOTTE HELLER, also known as MURIEL C. HELLER, Deceased Case Number 2022PR31004

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 Febru ary 6, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

John C. Buckley III, Attorney for the Estate Buckley Law 1277 Kelly Johnson Blvd., Suite 255 Colorado Springs CO 80920

Legal Notice No. 530657

First Publication: October 6, 2022

Last Publication: October 20, 2022

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Linda Carol Rose, a/k/a Linda C. Rose, a/k/a Linda Rose, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30954

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before February 13, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Maria Zalessky

Maria Zalessky, #52405

The Burnham Law Firm, P.C.

Attorneys for Personal Representative, Krista Rose 5990 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, Bldg. 2, Suite 110 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 530672

First Publication: October 13, 2022

Last Publication: October 27, 2022

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Richard Phillip Fleenor, a/k/a Richard P. Fleenor, a/k/a Dick Fleenor, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31024

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before January 30, 2023 or the claims may be forever barred.

Person Giving Notice: Personal Representative, Gail A. Greenberg 5765 South Monaco Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 301594

First Publication: September 29, 2022

Last Publication: October 13, 2022

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Robert James Piccinelli, a/k/a Robert J. Piccinelli,

a/k/a Robert Piccinelli, a/k/a Jim Piccinelli, Deceased Case Number 2022PR31082

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 13, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Margaret J. Piccinelli

Personal Representative

5228 S. Kenton Way

Englewood, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 301614

First Publication: October 13, 2022

Last Publication: October 27, 2022

Publisher: Englewood Herald

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Jared Timothy Strand, aka Jared Strand, Deceased Case Number: 22PR461

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 6, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Reyn Strand, Personal Representative

3680 E. Orchard Road

Centennial, Colorado 80121

Legal Notice No. 530661

First Publication: October 6, 2022

Last Publication: October 20,2022

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of OSCAR AVALOS, Deceased Case Number : 2022PR31049

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 Febru ary 6, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Josefina Avalos, Personal Representative c/o SGR, LLC 326 Main Street, Sterling, CO 80751

Legal Notice No. 530658

First Publication: October 6, 2022

Last Publication: October 20, 2022

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Ernest Nemeth, deceased Case Number: 2022PR30428

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 06, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Elizabeth Varady, Personal Representative 2813 S. Lansing Way Aurora, Colorado 80014

Legal Notice No. 301598

First publication: October 06, 2022

Last publication: October 20, 2022 Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of VIRGINIA R. ALLEN, a/k/a VIRGINIA ALLEN, a/k/a GINGER ALLEN, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31023

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Arapahoe County District Court on or before February 13, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Dawn Free, Personal Representative c/o M. Carl Glatstein 2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Ste 350 Denver, CO 80222

Legal Notice No. 530679

First Publication: October 13, 2022

Last Publication: October 27, 2022

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Name Changes

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 26, 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 Molla Zegeye Gebeyehu be changed to Molla Zegeye Gebeyaw Case No.: 22 C 100644

By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 530687

First Publication: October 13, 2022

Last Publication: October 27, 2022

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 15, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe-Littleton Court.

The petition requests that the name of Blake Christian Galbavy be changed to Blake Christian Powers

SAMPLER

Center, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Virtu al performance at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 and will be available for viewing by ticket holders after that time. (Link will be sent.) Tick ets, $24: storiesonstage.org, 303-494-0523.

Lone Tree concert

The Arapahoe Philharmonic will per form a concert, “The Haunting Concert Hall,” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Tickets: $37 adults, $34 seniors, $19 students, $12 children 12 and under, arapahoe-phil.org. Program: “Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini”; “Symphonie Fantastique”; “Psycho Suite” (Bernard Herman); “Suite From Jaws” (John Williams); “Tubular Bells” from “The Exorcist” by Mike Oldfield; “Beetlejuice Suite” by Danny Elfman.

Wonderbound

“Penny’s Dreadful” by Garrett Am

LETTERS

FROM PAGE 15

officials, and other Coloradans in calling on President Biden to designate a Camp Hale-Continen tal Divide National Monument and use administrative actions to protect the Thompson Divide and San Juan Mountains. I’ve lived in Colorado for over fifty years and came here to live the Colorado lifestyle, much of that in the areas of the state relevant to the CORE Act, especially Camp Hale and the Tenmile Range.

As a Vietnam veteran, I have been to the Camp Hale site many times, including on a throughhike of the Colorado Trail. Most

mons will be featured by the Wonder bound Dance Company Oct 20-30 at 3824 Dahlia Street. See wonderbound.com.

Englewood Public Library

Englewood Public Library Children’s Department presents: Messy Process Art: Painting With Cars from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Oct. 17; Halloween Jamboree from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 29. Wear your costume. 1000 Englewood Parkway, bot tom floor, Englewood.

DMNS

Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, opens a new exhibit: “Apollo: When We Went to the Moon” on Oct. 21, with more than 100 artifacts from the U.S. Space Center’s archives. Visitors can make footprints on a virtual moon and climb aboard a Lunar Rover model. The giant screen theater is being renovated and will reopen this win ter. Laser Fantasy shows at 4:15 daily and most Friday nights at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. Gates Planetarium shows “Dark Uni verse,” narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson. Check on times. 303-370-6000, dmns.org.

of my friends, family, or students who accompanied me knew little or nothing about Camp Hale, the 10th Mountain Division, nor the connection to the Colorado ski industry. However, discussions about them continued long after we drove away. As a former teacher

I know that experiences creat ing that amount of thought and consideration are significant, and worth protecting in perpetuity.

The Tenmile Recreation Manage ment Areas and Wilderness are personally significant because I have owned property in Breck enridge for 32 years, first skied Breck in 1967, and have had a Vail Resorts Epic Veterans Pass since they were created. Summit County is now a world-class, year-round resort area. The public lands that

EXHIBIT

Second Place went to “Under Siege,” by Patty Nash. Third Place was awarded to Dan Wood ard’s “Aspen Gold,” carved from wood.

Honorable Mentions were awarded to “Play Time” by Bar bara Williams, “Storm Front” by Janet Ford, “Random Design” by Phil Gustafson and “Airplane Graveyard” by James Mascolo.

A look at Suszanne Bernat Droney’s website leads one to a number of strong figurative works, including one I think I re member from last year’s exhibit — or I’ve seen it elsewhere ... She says she wants to create art that is “representational, without be ing photo-realistic.” She surely succeeds — her Amanda is subtle and beautiful.

Not subtle, but altogether en

surround the developed areas must be protected and managed wisely so that others can enjoy them for at least as long as I have.

Thank you again to our elected officials for all you have done for people like me who love Colorado as much as you do. Keep up the pressure on President Biden.

Roger Pool

Littleton

Vote yes on B3

Ballot issue B3 — Yes for Little ton — on the Nov. 8 ballot will be a win-win for our whole community.

The question, which was unani mously forwarded to the voters by the city council, would establish a 5% lodger’s tax on people stay ing in Littleton hotels or B&Bs for fewer than 28 days. The tax would

gaging, is “My Friend” by Scott Swauger, a larger oil painting of a husky bull moose, chewing on grass and looking right at a viewer — and about to say some thing! Possibly something rude! The details around this creature are skillfully painted — leaves, melting snow ...

Most of the paintings in this exhibit are for sale at reasonable prices and would make great gifts, as we perhaps begin to think about holiday shopping. The variety of styles and tech niques is pleasing and stimulat ing.

Next exhibit at the Colo rado Gallery of the Arts will be “Shared Visions,” a yearly collaborative collection of tactile works from the Colorado Center for the Blind and ACC art students. It will be in the gal lery from Nov. 7 to Dec. 6, with a reception on Nov. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. (The gallery will be closed from Nov. 21 to 25.)

be paid completely by people from outside of Littleton and would provide almost $1 million per year for arts, culture and tourism in our community.

A percentage each year would be for the Town Hall Arts Center, Bemis Public Library, Littleton Museum and Hudson Gardens — big venues that help draw visitors to Littleton. Another percentage would support the many smaller arts groups in the community, while another percentage would go to the promotion of tourism, which brings in sales tax dollars as tourists shop and eat in our historic downtown.

I strongly recommend a yes vote on ballot issue B3!

Susan Thornton Littleton

By: Judge Colleen

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