Littleton Independent March 28, 2024

Leaders envision future of Arapahoe Community College

State system seeks input for new strategic plan

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Armed with sticky notes and markers, a group of people gathered in a large room at Arapahoe Community College.

Over the course of the evening, the attendees were asked to share what they think the college is doing well and what it could do better.

It was the third stop of a statewide listening tour led by the Colorado Community College System, which is seeking input as it develops a new strategic plan.

During the conversation at ACC, attendees shared a desire for more collaboration among colleges and highlighted the exible scheduling and personal support that ACC o ers its students. Attendees discussed current nancial models and ways to strengthen cross-college collaboration through virtual programs.

CCCS Executive Vice Chancellor

Diane Du y said the system’s board created the tour to get in touch with those who will be most a ected by future plans.

“How can we be responsive and develop strategies and goals and

measures if we don’t listen to what learners are saying, what employers are saying?” she said. “So this is like a gold mine to us.”

Laura Reinhold, a member of the Arapahoe Community College Foundation Board of Directors, writes her ideas on a sticky note at the listening tour meeting on March 19.

PHOTO BY NINA JOSS

Littleton bans retail sales of cats and dogs

Citizens pushed for law to combat puppy mills

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Littleton has banned the retail sale of dogs and cats, joining a list of other cities across Colorado that have adopted similar measures meant to discourage large-scale breeding facilities that are detrimental to animal welfare.

e new law, passed unanimously by the city council, means that pet stores cannot sell dogs and cats for pro t, City Attorney Reid Betzing said. No stores in the city, he added, currently sell dogs or cats for pro t. Individuals can still adopt pets or purchase them directly from breeders who breed pets on their premises, according to the new law.

In Colorado, over a dozen cities and towns have passed similar bans on retail cat and dog sales, including Aurora, Breckenridge, Berthoud, Dillon and Vail, according to tracking by the Best

Friends animal welfare group. Seven states have also passed similar bans.

About a dozen people spoke in favor of the ban, telling stories about the mistreatment of animals in puppy mills — which provide dogs to some retail stores — and the health issues that can arise from these facilities.

“We hear all the sad stories about the cruelty and everything … there (are) ways to stop that,” said Michelle Donelly, a pet supply store manager who lives in Littleton. “If you take away the pet stores, the puppy mills — it’s the underbelly evil — they have no place to go.”

Puppy mills are facilities where dogs are forced to breed until they are physically incapable, according to the Animal Legal and Historical Center at Michigan State University.

Female dogs may be pregnant or nursing year-round, and dogs generally spend all of their time in cages, according to the center. Such facilities are often unsanitary and proper veterinary care for the dogs may be lacking.

“I do not want pet stores selling puppy mill puppies in my communi-

ty,” Lauren Rombach said. “ is issue resonates with so many people from so many walks of life — we all care about animals. I want the Littleton community to be known as a community that cares.”

Although no one publicly opposed the ban at Littleton’s meeting on the subject, some people advocate against retail sales bans, saying that the laws can harm legitimate businesses and ethical breeders. In 2023, the City of Durango rejected a ban on retail pet sales, citing these reasons, as reported by the Durango Herald.

Betzing said the idea of prohibiting these sales was brought to the city’s

attention by citizens.

At rst, the city did not make the ordinance a priority, but in late 2022, a retail pet sale business started exploring the idea of opening in Littleton at 2897 W. Belleview Avenue, near the Subway store, he said. It received a business license from the city and was planning to open in 2023, but never did, Betzing said.

He said he does not know why the business decided not to open.

Despite the business no longer pursuing a location in Littleton, the city decided to take the opportunity to assess its laws on the matter, Betzing said.

Centennial students can apply for $1,000 in college funds

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Centennial is encouraging the Class of 2024 to apply for the Youth Achievement Awards.  e city said four recipients of the awards will each receive a $1,000 scholarship for college, according to a press release.

“ is scholarship program is designed to recognize and reward exemplary young leaders for their notable contributions to Centennial through service and outstanding leadership in school, community, and the workplace,” the release, in conjunction with Jacobs, a profes-

sional services rm, reads.  e scholarships can help incoming college freshmen with tuition, fees and course enrollment.

“ e program is open to all graduating high school seniors residing in Centennial who have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and made signi cant contributions to their community,” the release continues.

ose interested in applying must submit their applications by Monday, April 22 and they can apply at centennialco.gov/youthawards.   Applicants need to complete the

Puppies in cage.

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Here Are My Thoughts About the Media Coverage of the Recent NAR Settlement

It has been interesting to observe how the mainstream media has covered the recent $418-million settlement involving the National Association of Realtors (NAR). In addition to the monetary settlement (which can be paid out over a four-year period), NAR agreed to end its rule requiring the inclusion in the MLS of compensation for brokers representing buyers.

It should be obvious by now that there is little understanding of why that rule existed and how it benefitted sellers to incentivize brokers outside the listing agent’s office to show and sell their homes.

ing or showing agents on clients who never sell or never buy.

It’s not a unique concept. Cruise lines and resorts, among others, offer a commission to travel agents to get them to promote their cruises and resorts, etc. Car dealers pay auto brokers who produce a buyer who otherwise wouldn’t visit their showrooms. (That’s how I bought my 2012 Chevy Volt back when I needed help finding that brand new model. I couldn't have found the one dealer who had one in transit to Aurora without my broker’s help.)

Similarly, offering a commission to other members of the MLS is how listing agents maximize the exposure of their sellers’ homes to the buying public. That exposure is compounded by the fact that every brokerage and consumer-facing website gets its listings from the MLS.

The public and the media have long quoted 6% as the “standard” real estate commission — as have some brokerages offering 1% listing commissions, with small print saying “plus co-op commission to buyer’s agent.”

That error continues and is compounded now with the media stating that 3% is the “standard” co-op commission paid by sellers to the agents representing buyers.

Worse, some media have been reporting that NAR mandates the infamous 6% commission, which is not at all true. Neither was a 3% co-op commission ever mandated, merely that some offer (as low as zero) had to be included in every MLS listing.

A reader sent me an analysis ordered by one of the Federal Reserve branches, which really got me laughing. A page from that analysis is reproduced at right. The purpose of the study was to calculate the reduction in agent earnings and the gain in social benefit if the “standard” 6%/3% system were modified. Not factored in at all was the time spent by list-

Archive of Past Columns Is Online

Over the past two decades this column has appeared in the Denver Post, and during that time I’ve written about every conceivable topic related to real estate, You can search that archive, listed by headline and downloadable with a single click at www.JimSmithColumns.com

My July 20, 2023, “Real Estate Today” column carried the headline, “Unlike Most Professionals, Real Estate Agents Work for Free Most of the Time.” In it I made the following observation: “As it is, the average member of the National Association of Realtors earns less than $50,000 in gross commission income per year — before accounting for car, phone, MLS fees, Realtor dues, computer hardware & software, E&O insurance, and more.”

Business doesn’t come to most agents sitting in their office. They have to make themselves known, publish community newsletters in their “geographic farm,” hold open houses that may generate no sale or new clients. Myself, instead of prospecting, I spend an equivalent percentage of my time writing this column, which I then pay to have published in 23 weekly newspapers and the Denver Post. As my favorite quote at the bottom of each ad says, I “concentrate on giving and let the getting take care of itself.”

Successful real estate agents find other ways to give to their communities and thereby earn their patronage.

Yes, on occasion I will get an easy payday — a buyer who comes to me with a specific home to buy, we make an offer and close the transaction. Bingo! But that only compensates for the great amount of work done serving other buyers and other sellers plus those members of the public who ask for advice or a home valuation and never give me the opportunity to earn a pay check. I don’t resent that at all — it’s part of my giving, knowing I will be compensated in other ways. It actually makes me happy. (Call me anytime!)

Too many people enter our profession under the same misconception that I have described above, that real estate is an easy career to earn lots of money. They watch TV shows about million-dollar

listings or they see me driving my Tesla and other agents driving their BMWs and Mercedes. But we are the exception.

The public’s general impression is that real estate is a high-paying career. Keep in mind that NAR membership is optional, so agents who are willing to pay roughly $500 every year to be a NAR member are most likely the ones who take the business seriously, although many members work part-time in real estate because they can’t make ends meet solely from their commission income.

The most recent survey of NAR members included the following facts regarding median gross compensation and expenses (emphasis in original:

Realtors with 16 years or more experience had a median gross income of $80,700 — down from $85,000 in 2021 — compared to Realtors with 2 years or less experience that had a median gross income of $9,600 — an increase from $8,800 in 2021.

The largest expense category for most Realtors was vehicle expenses, which [averaged] $1,710.

I have estimated that the 80/20 rule applies as much to real estate agents as it does to other professions, although I think it’s closer to 90/10. Namely, 10% of us earn 90% of the money.

(Golden Real Estate’s broker associates and I are in the 10% because we work hard and smart.)

Too often, new agents spend a year

spinning their wheels, making cold calls and spending $10,000 or more on tools of the trade only to end the year with one or no transaction, so they give up, having lost that investment and wasted a year of their professional life. It’s really sad to watch.

It takes time to get established in the real estate profession. My broker associates and I have passed that tipping point and will renew our licenses when they expire, unlike the majority of new agents.

Some real estate agents are quite upset about the part of the settlement which removes buyer agent compensation from MLS listings beginning in mid-July, assuming the court approves the settlement.

A Wall Street Journal article posted on March 20th describes how buyers are getting off the fence before the new rules take effect in July requiring them to pay their own agent. That makes sense to me; it also means that now is a good time for potential sellers to get off the fence and list their homes for sale.

How Will ThisAffect Buyers & Sellers?

Not having co-op commissions on the MLS will require agents to talk to each other before submitting offers, to clarify whether the seller is offering compensation to the buyer’s agent. I discuss that and the other effects of the NRA settlement in the posting of this article at http://RealEstateToday.substack.com, where you can also ask me questions.

Boulder Home Backing to Pond Is Back on Market

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“Concentrate on giving and the getting will take care of itself.” —Anonymous

EchoStar to sell Littleton DISH Network o ce

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

EchoStar Corp., which merged with DISH Network earlier this year, is planning to sell its Littleton property and then lease it back.

e property, located just west of downtown Littleton at 5701 S. Santa Fe Dr., is set to be sold for $26.75 million toCONX Corp., according to a March 11 ling with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

CONX Corp. is a specialpurpose acquisition company founded by EchoStar and DISH founder Charlie Ergen.

EchoStar Corp. plans to

lease the property back for an initial term of 10 years with a base rent of $228,500 per month during the rst year, with that rate to increase 2% annually, according to the ling. ere will be two ve-year renewal options.

e parties anticipate the transaction will close in the second quarter of this year.

EchoStar’s 2023 year-end nancial results showed an approximately 8.6% decrease in total revenue compared to 2022, and DISH Network, a whollyowned subsidiary of EchoStar Corp., has laid o more than 700 Colorado employees since November.

DISH Network is a Colorado-based satellite television provider.

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Two22 Brew focuses on craft beer and charitable giving

BY RACHEL LORENZ SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

One of the rst changes that a now 10-year-old Centennial brewery experienced came when its inaugural brewer could longer squeeze her pregnant body among the gleaming tanks and snaking hoses inside the business’s modest cooler.

“I quit brewing when I could no longer t in here,” Paige Schuster, who owns Two22 Brew with her

application form, essay responses and obtain a recommendation letter.

e press release said a panel from the Centennial Youth Commission, which is an advisory board composed of individuals 13-18, will review the applications and select the top four recipients.

e panel’s selections will be based on the applicants’ “leadership, service and overall impact on the community,” the release reads.

“Centennial’s Youth Achievement Awards not only aim to celebrate the achievements of the community’s youth but also encourage the pursuit of higher education by providingnancial support,” it added.

For more information and to submit applications, visit www.centennialco. gov/youthawards. FROM

Two22 Brew, a neighborhood brewery with a philanthropic mission, celebrated 10 years in Centennial in February 2024.

PHOTO BY RACHEL LORENZ

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Housing bill divides Littleton leaders

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City takes no stance on measure focused on transit areas

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Littleton City Council members discussed the concept of preemption, the value of punishment and the need for a ordable housing as they evaluated three state bills last week.

e most contentious discussion at the March 19 meeting centered around House Bill 24-1313, which focuses on building housing near areas of transit.

A resolution to oppose the bill –unless it was amended to remove the threat to local control and the threat to certain funds – narrowly failed.

e vote was 3-4, with Mayor Kyle Schlachter, District 1 Councilmember Patrick Driscoll and District 4 Councilmember Andrea Peters voting to oppose the bill as written. e result of the vote means the city took no o cial stance on the bill.

e bill mandates the rezoning of certain areas around rail and bus transit corridors by some local governments to allow more housing development in those areas.

tenance and transportation needs and, to some extent, the backlog that we have in terms of creating infrastructure,” Osher said.

e bill also stipulates that the state Department of Local A airs has the authority to seek an injunction against jurisdictions that do not meet the expectations of the bill.

Some council members said they were concerned about preemption, or the idea that the bill would limit the power of local governments to make their own decisions about transit-oriented development.

“I think we all do share a burden on this and have to do it, but to say we have to build the exact same way Denver does, and the exact same way that Glendale does and the exact same way that Broom eld does is di cult because we have di erences,” Mayor Kyle Schlachter said.

District 2 Councilmember Robert Reichardt said he was frustrated with the preemption argument for opposing the bill.

“I just wish we were proposing a more forward-thinking solution to the problem, more than just ‘Don’t tell us what to do,’” he said. “I don’t feel like we’re being solution-oriented.”

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Although many city council members supported the idea behind the bill, some were opposed to the punishment, or “stick,” as they called it, that the bill includes.

“ ere are components of this that really align with the vision and direction of council,” Assistant City Manager Kathleen Osher said. “Our concern, of course, is that the forced rezoning of so many parcels in the city is just a very di cult position to be in. And particularly, with this, they are putting in jeopardy the very vital dollars that we require (from) the Highway Users Tax Fund.”

If a community fails to meet the requirements of the bill, the state will withhold and redistribute its Highway Users Tax Fund allocation. ese dollars — collected from motor fuel taxes and fees, vehicle registration fees and more — help counties and municipalities fund transportation projects.

“ ose dollars are so signi cant to us in terms of addressing the main-

Littleton resident Spencer Hanks said he thinks the bill is strong, despite some of its imperfections. If Littleton decided to oppose the bill to maintain local autonomy, he said, the city should implement similar practices on its own.

“ e last half-century has really demonstrated that, while we hold in high regard our home rule and our autonomy, that kind of means that things don’t really get done,” he said. “Even if we do not (support) some of the future and state-led e orts to come … we should look seriously at what this means for Littleton and implement them in our own unique way.”

Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Barr said he understands the concerns with the bill, but he thinks they need to be compared to the need for housing.

“ ese concerns have to be weighed against the severity of the housing crisis that we’re currently facing,” he said. “What is the give and take?”

Although maintaining local control has been held “sacrosanct” by the Colorado Municipal League,

Mayor Kyle Schlachter speaks at a city council meeting in 2023. PHOTO BY NINA JOSS

Neighbors and organization clash in Englewood over unhoused

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e ongoing debate about homelessness has spilled over into a north Englewood neighborhood, where residents are expressing frustrations with a homeless nonpro t and ministry that moved there last year, e Hub at Movement 5280.

Public comments were lively during two public meetings in midMarch — one being an Englewood City Council meeting and the other a community meeting. Residents in the Hawthorn and Old Town neighborhoods said they feared for their safety and negative impact on their quality of life.

Ben Olsen, a resident in the neighborhood, lives across the street from e Hub at Movement 5280, which is located at the intersection of Grant Street and Eastman Avenue.

“When I look at the total picture it’s obvious to me that they provide a great, much-needed service to people, but that their consideration for people around them who live in the neighborhood is lacking,” Olsen said.

Resident Robert Merriman, who has lived in the neighborhood for 42 years, said he can see Movement 5280 from his house and he is happy with the organization, its people and their communication.

“We’ve had a homeless issue for quite some time but now for the rst time we have an organization that’s there and I have to say it’s nice to have somebody to talk to,” Merri-

man said.

Several other residents voiced concerns similar to Olsen’s.

Tania Diller, a resident in the neighborhood for 20 years, said e Hub at Movement 5280 “is a huge concern for (those) living around it.”

“ ey have no idea of what the

day-to-day actually brings to the surrounding blocks,” Diller said.   Representatives from e Hub at Movement 5280, joined by other residents in the neighborhood, defended the organization and its services.

Tina Hayhurst, executive director of e Hub at Movement 5280, said

in public comment at a March 18 city council meeting that the organization is working to help at-risk unhoused youth and other adults. She said the organization wants to work with its neighbors.

Community members speak at a meeting on March 19 about their concerns regarding homeless ministry, the Hub at Movement 5280.

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BREWERY

husband, Marcus Christianson, told the Centennial Citizen as she gave a tour of the brewing system. “ ere are spaces back in the back that I literally could not t into.”

e only non-chain brewery in Centennial at the time, Two22 Brew opened in February 2014 with ve beers on tap and a mission to give back to local causes. e company’s name re ects its practice of donating $2.22 of every $10 of pro t back to Colorado nonpro ts like Sloppy Kisses Animal Rescue, which adopts out cats and dogs in the south metro area, and Mustacchio Grief Foundation, which helps people who have lost a loved one.

Longtime customers speak of the

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Two22 Brew is at 4550 S. Reservoir Road in Centennial. It opens at 2 p.m. on weekdays and noon on weekends. It closes at 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. two22brew.com

food drives, book wrapping parties and bicycle fundraising events the bar has hosted over the years.

“When they talk about really giving back — that $2.22 — I mean, they don’t just talk it. ey walk it,” said Centennial resident Scot Sturgis.

Sturgis remarked that he was at Two22’s rst anniversary celebration and hasn’t missed one since. Naturally, he attended this year’s “Caddyshack”-themed anniversary party where, along with other loy-

al patrons, family and co-workers, Two22 commemorated a decade of charity, community and good beer.

“We’ve been coming here ever since they opened,” longtime customer Joe Lothringer said as he sipped a beer with his wife at the gathering. “ is is our neighborhood brewery. We just really love this place.”

Lothringer marveled that there are now 22 brews on tap. He commented on the talent of the current brewer, Kjell Wygant, and cited an apricot seltzer aged in a bourbon barrel as an example of his creativity. Schuster called Wygant innovative and his style bold.

“We want to have a broad spectrum of beers,” Schuster said, describing Two22’s approach to what they offer these days. “We want to be able to cater to a large patron base while still, obviously, playing up our brew-

er’s strengths and, also, playing with trends in the industry.”

e number of beverages on tap and the owners’ family aren’t the only things that have grown since Two22’s inception.

At the end of 2019, the brewery completed an expansion project that allowed it to recon gure the setup of its brewing equipment, add a second cooler, and nearly double the size of the seating area. e 3,600-squarefoot space can now accommodate 120 people inside with more seating outside on its 1,500-square-foot patio.

Schuster talked about the relationships that have ourished since Two22 opened — with the clientele, of course, but with others too. e business has given her the opportunity to work with people in

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COLLEGE

CCCS oversees the state’s 13 community colleges, including ACC. It is governed by a state-appointed board and serves an estimated 115,000 students annually through its colleges and programs, according to its website.

e system’s ten-year strategic plan comes to an end in 2025 and the system is looking at its next era.

ACC is a magnet for students from Littleton and beyond. Almost half of its student body in fall 2022 resided in Douglas County, the most recent data available from the college’s institutional research report.

And over 26% of its students that semester lived in neighboring Arapahoe County. Another 12% were from Je erson County and other students even attended the school from as far away as Denver, Elbert, Adams, El Paso, Weld, Boulder and Park counties.

CCCS’ team, along with facilitators hired for the

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event, met with students and employees during the day on March 18. In the evening, they broke out the sticky notes and pens for ACC’s community partners. Attendees included industry partners that run apprenticeship programs, as well as representatives from local nonpro ts, schools and workforce programs.

Several ACC and CCCS board members and sta and a Littleton resident also attended.

Several industry partners

said they were happy with ACC’s willingness to create programs and collaborations based on what industry partners want.

Jaime Pearson from CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region said ACC sta was instrumental in developing the company’s Medical Assistant apprenticeship program, which helped ll the healthcare group’s need for people in that role.

“ ey took the lead at that time, based on what we were needing as employ-

ers,” she said.

Todd Lambert, superintendent at Littleton Public Schools, said he hears many stories from parents who say the college helped their children navigate obstacles, challenges and unique circumstances.

“ ere’s a thread there for us that we hear coming back through, which is … Man, are they appreciative that someone took an interest in their kids,” he said.

Several attendees also spoke highly of the college’s exible scheduling, which makes it possible for students to take classes on top of full-time jobs and/or parenting responsibilities. e college also got praise for helping students in need.

“ is school cares about its students enough to have scholarships and get grants to provide scholarships,”

Patrick Holwell from Arapahoe/Douglas Works Workforce Center said. “If the kids are hungry, they have a food bank. is is huge, because life gets in the way sometimes of your education.”

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Heidi Taylor, a member of the Arapahoe Community College Foundation Board of Directors, shares her ideas with the group at the listening tour meeting on March 19. Jill Hawley from Gary Community Ventures listens.

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Taxpayer refunds could squeeze state budget

BY BRIAN EASON THE COLORADO SUN

Colorado budget writers may be headed back to the drawing board. Slower population growth and rising fee revenue could trigger upwards of $300 million more state taxpayer refunds than expected in the current budget year, under economic forecasts presented to the Joint Budget Committee in mid-March.

e latest forecasts leave top lawmakers well short of what they expected to be able to spend in next year’s budget, with less than a week left to nalize the 2024-25 spending plan before it has to be submitted to the General Assembly for consideration.

Under Colorado Legislative Council Sta estimates, the budget committee could need to cut as much

took a class virtually at ACC, Pueblo would get the revenue from the student’s tuition, but ACC would carry the cost of the instructor.

When discussing how the CCCS could improve its operations and service, creating more systemwide programming was a common theme. Every community college in the state has di erent resources and o ers di erent programs, several industry partners said. In some cases, this makes it challenging for them to partner with the right programs, because they may be physically far away.

Stephen Shepard from the Denver Metro Building Owners and Managers Association suggested using virtual tools to share curriculum between and across the colleges.

“I think there’s this economy of scale that can happen if the curriculum at the 13 community colleges is the ‘curriculum of community college’ — and no matter which one is your home base, you can plug in to some of these to make it a more robust experience,” he said.

Holwell said this type of collaboration across the colleges would especially bene t students in rural communities, who often have to leave their areas to nd speci c educational programs.

Julie Beggs, the vice president of economic mobility and workforce innovation at ACC, said this type of cross-college collaboration would require adjustments in nancial models to incentivize it.

CCCS board member Karen McNeil-Miller agreed.

“ e nancial model and budgeting and planning model would have to completely change,” she said.

For example, if several students from Pueblo Community College

Regarding economic mobility, Sasha Easton from Arapahoe/Douglas Works Workforce Center said it’s important to ensure those who are on public assistance at ACC are aware of the “cli e ect,” which is the sudden decrease in public bene ts that can occur with an increase in earnings, as de ned by the National Conference of State Legislatures.

“ ere’s a lot of tools available … but just so we’re not setting the students up for failure as they embark on a new career pathway,” she said.

Jill Hawley, Vice President of Philanthropy at a philanthropy organization called Gary Community Ventures, said the strategic plan should mention innovation.

e draft guiding principles for the CCCS strategic plan focus on economic mobility, education for all, the colleges being a “partner of choice,” the “power of 13” colleges and empowered talent.

“When you read those ve principles, it misses this idea of innovation, of cutting edge, of being on the forefront,” she said. “It feels, in the way you read it, as kind of the same and sort of responsive — as opposed to pushing, leading, cutting edge, forward.”

ACC President Stephanie Fujii said the listening session is valuable not only for the overall system, but for the college.

“(We) appreciate your involvement, your engagement, your expertise and your willingness to come and share,” she said.

e CCCS listening tour will continue through the end of April, visiting each community college in the system.

The Arapahoe County Water Supply Study will hold open houses from 5 to 7 p.m., April 24at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Cir., in Centennial and from 5 to 7 p.m., May 9 at the Kelver Library, 585 S. Main St., Byers.

“I would just share that I believe we have more in common than we do di erences — that all of us want to see less homeless; that all of us want to see less crime; that all of us want to be safe,” Hayhurst said.

She added that she appreciated the neighbors’ comments.

“I would say we do better when we work together,” she said.

The issues

Neighbors raised a long list of concerns. ey worry that criminal activity is on the rise, along with drug use, camping and other activities. ey also feel there is a lack of transparency from e Hub at Movement 5280 regarding its services and activity.

during and outside its hours of operation. ose measures include on-call sta members, parking lot monitoring, assistance from other churches and community support.

“Building strong relationships with our surrounding neighbors is essential,” the organization said in an email to the Englewood Herald. “We encourage open communication and have established a rapport with nearby residents who are vigilant and willing to alert us if they notice any suspicious activity or issues requiring our attention.”

Resident and wife of Robert Merriman, Lori Merriman said in public comments that issues with crime, trash and camping existed in the neighborhood prior to e Hub at Movement 5280’s opening.

LATIN INSPIRATION

Friday, April 5, 2024

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Neighbors compared the situation to Englewood’s Cafe 180, which in January closed its dining area to the public and shifted its focus to providing meals to partner organizations. e change was driven by the cafe’s desire to connect community members to more resources and to keep the cafe’s location a safe space after some dicult and scary situations happened in and around the premises.

Cafe 180 works with Movement 5280 to provide meals to their clients on certain days.

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Diller, who lives near e Hub at Movement 5280, attended its ribbon-cutting ceremony in July 2023. She said she spoke with Hayhurst about some of her concerns at that time, including the organization’s plan for transitional housing services.

e Hub at Movement 5280 hopes to build a single-family home model in the neighborhood. It’s dubbed Corey’s House and would provide temporary supervised transitional housing for men ages 21-29, according to Hayhurst.

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Diller and other citizens raised concerns about how the house will further impact the neighborhood. She suggested the organization seek other locations for Corey’s House and any similar services it is planning.

Additionally, Diller said she looked into the number of 911 calls in the area and found it increased since the organization entered the neighborhood.

e Hub at Movement 5280 said it works to address activity both

“I would suggest that those ling complaints against e Hub at 5280 to look at the bigger picture and to focus on the source of the problem,” Lori Merriman said.

Englewood City Manager Shawn Lewis said the city has “heard the concerns of the neighborhood … and they’re valid.”

“I think if I lived in the neighborhood, I would probably have similar concerns and our goal and what we hope we conveyed (at a March 19 community meeting) is that there are opportunities to improve some of the unintended consequences that have presented themselves in the neighborhood and we look forward to continuing working with the neighborhood and Movement 5280 to really create the best situation we can for the neighborhood,” Lewis said.

The facility and its services

In an email to the Englewood Herald, e Hub at Movement 5280’s leadership said the nonprofit is also a Nazarene ministry called Lost and Found Church.

“Our mission is rooted in compassion, seeking to uplift and empower individuals who may be struggling or in need of assistance,” the organization wrote.

e organization said it is aware of some neighbors’ concerns about involvement, safety, crime and foot tra c — but said that not all the concerns raised are accurate.

“We genuinely appreciate the feedback from the neighborhood and are fully committed to being exemplary neighbors,” the organization said. “It’s concerning to us that some of the issues raised may FROM

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Englewood City Manager Shawn Lewis addresses concerns regarding the Hub at Movement 5280 in a community meeting March 19.

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Good advice for your golden years

Your nancial future should not be left to fate. Many pre-retirees may think that the stock market will control their standard of living in retirement. at would create a signi cant level of uncertainty, perhaps causing you to be too cautious or try to overcompensate for volatility.

Yes, there are always circumstances out of your control, such as interest rates, market cycles, Social Security, taxes, and job loss to name a few. Part of building a prudent retirement plan is understanding those things are not predictable and instead focusing on what you do have control over.

Ideally you have control over when you retire, how much you were able to save, how to invest and how much to spend. And you have the choice to choose a nancial advisor, a duciary to help navigate those unpredictable things in life. Yet, according to a recent study, only 29% of Americans work with a nancial adviser.¹

Choosing a nancial adviser is a

major life decision that can determine your nancial trajectory for years to come. e value of working with a nancial adviser varies by person and advisers are legally prohibited from promising returns, but research suggests people who work with a nancial adviser feel more at ease about their nances and could end up with more money to spend in retirement.2

A recent Vanguard study found that, on average, investors could earn more on their investments under the care of an adviser compared to self-management over a period of 25 years.3

Building a strategy should not be only about returns though. Look at tax savings, estate planning, risk management and other solutions that can save you over time. Perhaps the best advice may actually be to seek good advice. But how do you get a good adviser?

Is altruism still alive?

In a world seemingly driven by self-interest and personal gain, one might wonder: Is altruism still alive? Has the essence of sel essness faded away amidst the chaos of modern society? ese questions loom large, prompting us to re ect on the nature of human kindness and compassion in an era often characterized by individualism, the need for instant grati cation, and personal and professional competition.

human behavior, overshadowing acts of genuine kindness and compassion. Indeed, with the rise of social media and the glori cation of material wealth, altruism can sometimes feel like a quaint relic of the past, overshadowed by a culture of narcissism and selfpromotion.

Here are some guidelines to think about:

• Consider choosing a duciary, one who is ethically bound to act in your best interest and must disclose any con icts of interest.

• Meet with more than one adviser to learn di erences, areas of expertise or the best personality t

Altruism, at its core, is the act of sel essly helping others without expecting anything in return. It’s a fundamental aspect of human nature that has been celebrated and debated throughout history. From ancient philosophical teachings to modern psychological studies, the concept of altruism has fascinated thinkers and scholars alike.

However, in today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, the prevalence of altruism seems to be increasingly questioned. Skeptics argue that self-interest and personal gain drive much of

Older adults invited to CALF program

Brooke Fox, CEO, will share the history of the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) and the Lowell Ranch, which was originally homesteaded in 1877, during the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County meeting on ursday, April 4. e meeting will be at Lowell Ranch south of downtown Castle Rock and will run from 10-11:30 a.m. It is free and open to the public.

CALF’s Lowell Ranch is a working educational ranch hosting a vibrant array of agriculturally oriented programs. For example, elementary school teachers schedule eld trips

so students can enjoy the outdoors and learn where food comes from. Twice yearly, the ranch is open to the public for spring and autumn celebrations that include tours, agricultural activities and products, tractor rides and more.

Brooke will provide a presentation and, weather permitting, a tour of the ranch on April 4. She may introduce animals being raised by CALF Kids — 4-H or FFA members who care for livestock at CALF. e ranch boasts a modern greenhouse, a creek, barns, gardens, enclosed beehive and plenty of open space.

“We cannot successfully implement our programs without our amazing group of volunteers. Volunteers help

with everything from teaching visiting students to planting and caring for our produce gardens. ey help with events and care for livestock,” says Brooke. “We encourage our senior friends to look into joining our wonderful group of volunteers.”

For information and the location of CALF in Castle Rock go to thecalf.org.

Seniors’ Council of Douglas County aims to educate, involve, and advocate for older adults. For additional information call 303-663-7681 or email dcseniorlife@douglas.com.us. Updates are available at www.douglas.co.us — search for Seniors’ Council. Our motto is Living Well/Aging Well!

Yet, despite these challenges, examples of altruism continue to emerge, o ering glimpses of hope and inspiration. From individuals donating their time and resources to volunteer organizations working tirelessly to uplift marginalized communities, acts of altruism are still woven into the fabric of our society, albeit often overshadowed by more sensationalized news stories.

Research in psychology and neuroscience suggests that humans are inherently wired for empathy and cooperation. Studies have shown that acts of kindness trigger the release of oxytocin, a hormone associated with bonding and trust, suggesting that altruism may be deeply ingrained in our evolutionary biology. Experiments like the famous “prisoner’s dilemma” demonstrate that cooperation and mutual bene t often

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Brooke Fox, CEO of Colorado Agricultural Leadership foundation, will speak April 4 at Lowell Ranch.

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for you and your family. is should be a lifelong relationship, so those things count in both good and difcult times.

• Consider working with an independent adviser who has no other agenda other than to serve you.

• Always ask about experience, education, and certi cations. For example, an advisor who has studied and earned the Certi ed Financial Planner mark has met speci c education, experience and ethical standards required by the CFP Board of Practice Standards annually.

Now the hard part. Be openminded to your advisor’s recom-

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prevail over sel shness in social interactions.

However, the landscape of altruism has undoubtedly evolved in response to the challenges of the modern world. In an age when global crises like climate change and social inequality loom large, altruism is increasingly being redened on a larger scale. Movements advocating for environmental conservation, human rights, and social justice are fueled by the collective e orts of individuals united by a shared sense of altruistic purpose.

Technology has transformed the way we practice altruism, enabling us to connect with and support causes on a global scale. Crowdfunding platforms allow individuals to contribute to charitable projects and disaster relief e orts with the click of a button, democratizing philanthropy and empowering ordinary people to make a di erence. Yet, for altruism to thrive in the 21st century, it must contend with formidable obstacles, including cynicism and apathy.

e commodi cation of altruism, where acts of kindness are often exploited for personal gain or corporate branding, risks diluting its genuine essence. In an age where virtue signaling and performative activism abound, discerning genuine altruism from mere token gestures can be a daunting task.

However, despite these challenges, the spirit of altruism en-

mendations. ey likely have access to tools and resources to help design complex portfolios over multiple market cycles. It is important to collaborate and express your wishes but also be willing to accept good advice and stick to your plan over time.

ere will always be things out of your control. Seeking good advice may help you navigate those uncertainties throughout your golden years.

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2. Planning & Progress, Northwestern Mutual 2022

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Patricia Kummer is a Certi ed Financial Planner and is a director for Mariner Wealth Advisors.

dures, fueled by the innate human desire to connect, empathize, and uplift one another. Whether it’s the neighbor who volunteers at a local food bank, the activist ghting for social change, or the stranger who o ers a helping hand in times of need, acts of altruism remind us of the power of compassion to transcend barriers and unite us in our shared humanity.

So, is altruism still alive in a selfcentric world? e answer lies not in grand gestures or lofty ideals but in the everyday kindnesses that dene our interactions and shape our communities. While the forces of individualism and self-interest may sometimes seem overwhelming, the resilience of the human spirit and the inherent goodness within each of us o er hope for a future where altruism continues to thrive, illuminating the path towards a more compassionate world.

What if we all asked ourselves one simple question each day, “How can I help someone or be a di erence maker today?” And then, what would it look like if we actually lived out that spirit of helpfulness? I would love to hear your story or thoughts on altruism at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we can simply help others without expecting anything in return, it really will be a better than good life.

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.

to eliminate any remnants of leavened bread, or chametz, to prepare for Passover. Ancient Catholic tradition dedicates the three days after Palm Sunday to a comprehensive home cleaning in preparation for Easter.

Deep cleaning the house is a tradition leading up to the Lunar New Year, sometimes known as the Spring Festival in China, to sweep out disease and bad luck before the new year.

And, in the weeks leading up to the Persian or Iranian New Year, Nowruz — which falls on the spring equinox — families practice a deep-cleaning tradition called kh ne-tak n . Translated to English, the practice is called “shaking the house” and involves more than just physical bene ts.

“Just as one cleans one’s place of residence from dirt and debris, one should also clean the inner self from all impurities to prepare for a better life in the New Year,” journalist Leila Imeni wrote in Iran Daily.

In the eyes of health and cleaning experts, spring can be a great time to cleanse and declutter your spaces — both physical and mental — and set yourself up for a great season ahead.

Clean space, happy mind

Local cleaning service provider Lindsay Buck said her team sees an increase in demand in the springtime. She owns Bucket & Shine, which provides one-time and recurring cleaning services to homes in the northwest Denver metro area.

“We de nitely see an uptick in the one-time deep cleanings” in the spring, she said.

Buck said she thinks people want their houses clean after they’ve been “cooped up” inside them all winter. She said having a clean home can also improve mental health, which people might desire as the new season begins.

“A clean space equals a happy mind,” she said. “When you walk into a room that’s all cluttered … it makes you feel a little bit overwhelmed, closedin, anxious.”

A writer from the 19th century, Susan Fenimore Cooper, agreed about this freshening bene t of “the great spring house cleaning.”

SPRING CLEANING YOUR HOME, HEALTH AND HEART

Local experts explain physical, mental and emotional benefits of cleaning as springtime arrives

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As the sun comes out and plants begin to bloom, springtime brings symbols of rebirth and a fresh start. For many, this means opening the windows

and getting to work dusting, scrubbing, wiping and vacuuming their homes.

With ties to several cultural and religious traditions, spring cleaning provides an opportunity for people to cleanse and declutter.

In Jewish custom, families clean their homes

In her 1850 novel “Rural Hours,” she described the spring cleaning process, which some researchers say was common in those days to rid homes of dust and grime from a long winter. Wood and coal-burning stoves were common, which left layers of lth to be cleaned come spring.

“Topsy-turvy is the order of the day,” Cooper wrote, describing curtains and carpets hanging out of doors, beds in the hallway, chairs upside down and the ceiling “in possession of the whitewash brush.”

But despite calling house cleaning one of “the necessary evils of life,” Cooper highlighted its mental reward.

“It must be confessed, however, that after the great turmoil is over — when the week, or fortnight, or three weeks of scrubbing, scouring, drenching are passed, there is a moment of delightful repose in a family,” she wrote. “ ere is a refreshing consciousness that all is sweet and clean from garret to cellar; there is a purity in the neighborhood.”

Several cleaning products sold at Refillary.

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SPRING CLEANING

Cooper’s experience is backed by experts, like Dr. Jaya Kumar, the chief medical o cer at Swedish Medical Center, who says cleaning can have a positive impact on one’s mental health.

Kumar said some studies have shown that having a clean space can help reduce anxiety and stress, improve concentration and make people sleep better.

“For some people, the act of cleaning helps them destress,” she added. “It’s like a focused work — when doing something, it helps them destress and let go of other thoughts.”

Health and cleanliness

Kumar said cleaning also provides physical health bene ts, especially in the spring.

“Our take on cleaning is that it shouldn’t be bad for you, or for your house or for the planet,” she said. “All of our household cleansers and our laundry detergents, dish soaps and everything else you need to keep a tidy home fall into that.

ey don’t have nasty ingredients, they’re not going to cause you cancer, they’re not going to kill the sh.”

Grolbert sells many cleaners, including singleingredient cleaners like vinegar, baking soda and citric acid, in customizable quantities so people can re ll containers to reduce the use of plastic. She also sells reusable cleaning tools to replace single-use sponges and paper towels.

Cleaning the mind and heart

Beyond physical cleaning, some say springtime o ers an opportunity for re ection and self-care.

“You’ve accumulated dust, mold, mildew and dander all over your house because you haven’t ventilated much — everything is closed during winter,” she said. “All of that kind of piles up and causes allergies, asthma and respiratory problems, and that process of cleaning would help

Having a lot of clutter in the house can also create opportunities for accidents, Kumar said, so picking up and organizing one’s home can keep

“We, at the hospital, really see a lot of elderly falls,” she said. “I can’t tell you enough how important it is to have your house decluttered when you have elderly (individuals) around.”

Kumar said the trauma center at Swedish Medical Center receives many older patients su ering hip fractures from trip-induced falls. Reducing clutter also reduces opportunities for kids to ingest or choke on objects, she said.

Beyond eliminating dust and clutter, Kumar said cleaning is important to maintain a germfree environment.

JaLisa Williams, a social worker, clinician and Metro State University of Denver professor, said a lot of people notice that their homes get messier when there is a lot on their minds. is shows how our internal experience can be replicated in our external environments, she said.

e spring re ects the start of the new year in many cultures, Williams said, including communities that follow the astrological calendar. As the new year begins, it’s a good time to re ect on and cleanse mental and emotional spaces, she said.

“We’re going into this new year, but you still have a lot of old mental and emotional baggage,” she said. “So, how do you actually create a full balance, so you can come in actually clean and ready to enter the new year and to be lled with other things?”

Williams recommends rest as one way to “clean” the internal space.

“If our brains are always going, our bodies are always trying to go, we are unable to actually tap into what is happening in our internal space,” she said.

Mindfulness practices like yoga, meditation tai chi and walking are also great ways to empty the mind and cultivate inner peace to approach change and hardship, she said.

“Just having those high-touch surface areas clean by wiping away (germs) will be helpful,” she said, especially with the u, RSV and COVID going around.

e cleaning process also requires movement, which can be good exercise and boost endorphins, Kumar said.

“If you are doing rigorous cleaning, like mopping, vacuuming — even if you do it for 30 minutes, you’ve burnt around 100 calories,” she said.

When cleaning, Kumar said it is important to be careful about what products a person uses. Some cleaning agents can cause nose and throat irritation or respiratory problems, she said.

People can check the safety of products on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s “Safer Choice” website, she said. Also, it’s important to ventilate while cleaning.

Some shops, like Re llary in Parker, center their business around providing clean products that are non-carcinogenic and not bad for the planet. Adrienne Grolbert started the low-waste, re ll company in 2022, where she sells household and cosmetic cleaners.

“I think self-care has been a hot topic concept for the last few years, and I think (we’ve) wrapped it up into facials and vacation,” she said. “But in reality, that self-care is very deep work. When we are thinking about how can we integrate mindfulness, it’s because we’re trying to create this sense of peace or empowerment, so then we can actually navigate the things that are pressuring us.”

Cultivating a community you care about — and leaning on it — is another way to clean your inner self, Williams said.

“Are these people bringing out the best in me?

Am I bringing out the best in them?” she said.

In some cases, cultivating a “clean” community for a person could mean having hard conversations, letting relationships go or showing appreciation, Williams added.

For those who choose to clean their homes this spring, Williams said to take it space by space, room by room, be gentle with yourself and lean on community members for support if needed.

A bathtub in a home, before (left) and after (right) being cleaned by sta from Bucket & Shine.

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Refillary o ers household cleaners and other products for customers to refill their own containers.

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A sparkling kitchen after Bucket & Shine employees finished cleaning it. PHOTO COURTESY OF BUCKET & SHINE

which represents many local governments across the state, Barr said, “that kind of relation to our local planning and zoning has not necessarily borne the fruits of the housing that our residents and our citizens actually need.”

e Colorado Municipal League voted to oppose the bill unless amended “to remove punitive language that allows the state to withhold vital HUTF funding from local communities and removes local elected o cials’ ability to make decisions for their communities,” according to its website.

Barr also said he thinks the de-

mands of the bill are narrow and do not exceed anything that the city council wouldn’t do on its own. He added that the bill includes incentives, not just punishments, as it o ers a grant program to support local governments in meeting these goals.

Osher said another concern with the bill is that the transit system in Littleton isn’t “as vibrant” as it was in recent years. City Attorney Reid Betzing said planning around RTD, a transportation system that has “challenges,” is a challenge of the legislation.

e council passed resolutions in support of two other bills — Senate Bill 24-106 regarding a right to remedy construction defects and Senate Bill 24-174 regarding sustainable a ordable housing assistance.

BUDGET

as $267 million in spending requests to balance the budget for next scal year. Even under a scenario presented by the governor’s O ce of State Planning and Budgeting, lawmakers could face $150 million gap without major budget-balancing maneuvers.

State economists present revenue forecasts to the legislature every three months. But the March update takes on special importance, because the estimates determine how much the legislature has to work with when it adopts the annual budget, known as the long bill.

A return to normal could be even more challenging than expected — but not because of any economic turbulence.

Instead, the budget will be squeezed primarily by two seemingly minor factors.

One, U.S. Census estimates now say the state’s population grew by less than the state’s demographer had anticipated. at means the state revenue cap under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, which tracks ination and population growth, can only increase by 5.8% this budget year rather than the 6.1% legislative forecasters were expecting.

Two, the state is now expected to collect $185 million more in road usage fees and retail delivery charges this year than last, under the legisla-

tive sta estimates.

Taken together, the two forecast changes mean state lawmakers could have to issue larger than expected TABOR refunds to Coloradans next year, leaving the state with fewer General Fund tax dollars to spend on public services.Under the legislative sta forecast, Colorado would have a $1.8 billion TABOR surplus this budget year, while the governor’s o ce expects $2 billion in excess revenue. at would translate to a nearly $400 refund for the average single- ler in 2025 under the current refund formula, which is tiered based on income. is year, all single- lers received $800.

is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonpro t based in Denver that covers the state.

The Colorado State Capitol Building.

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Mark Masters Comedy: Carmen Lynch - Castle Rock Comedy Show - Spotlight Theater @ 6pm

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Queensrÿche: The Origins Tour @ 5pm

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Rotating Tap Comedy @ Coal Mine Ave Brewing @ 6pm

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Vamonos Pest/Mobro: Vamonos Pest at Wide Open Saloon @ 6pm Wide Open Saloon, 5607 US-85, Sedalia

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Navy Showcase + “Top Gun: Maverick” Movie & Speaker @ 7:30am / $20

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Battle of the Bands @ 6pm / $25 Stampede, Aurora

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Spring arrives with fun for all interests

SCOMING ATTRACTIONS

pring is an interesting season here in Colorado — you’re never entirely sure what you’re going to get. It could be the biggest blizzard of the year, days and days of rain, or nothing but blue skies smiling at me, as the song goes.

With that in mind, my recommendations for welcoming spring tend to lean towards the indoors, just to be safe, but it comes with a caveat — any time you have the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful spring day in Colorado, I suggest you take it.

Mike Birbiglia Stops the Ride in Denver

There are a lot of comedians out there capable of making an audience laugh, but it takes someone special to have an audience leave the show deep in thought. Those are the kind of performances Mike Birbiglia  specializes in. His shows, like “My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend” and 2022’s “The Old Man and the Pool,” are among my favorite comedic achievements, because he connects with our common humanity in a way that is extremely rare.

Birbiglia is coming to the Paramount Theatre , 1621 Glenarm Place in Denver, for three performances of his latest show, “Please Stop the Ride.”  He’ll take to the stage at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 29, and 6:30 and 9 p.m. on

Saturday, March 30. It’s always exciting to see a comic doing new material, so you don’t want to miss this one.

Visit www.paramountdenver. com/event-calendar for all the pertinents and tickets.

A pair of ‘Wonderers’ visit DMNS

April is Earth Month, so what better way to celebrate that than by learning more about the planet and what makes it such a wonderfully beautiful place? You’ll learn all about the planet at “Connecting Worlds: A Conversation with Beatie Wolfe & Aaron Rose,”  held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science , 2001 Colorado Blvd. in Denver.

Wolfe and Rose are professional “wonderers,” and each has made a mark in the artistic and environmental world. According to the provided information, Wolfe (who has been named by WIRED Magazine as one of “22 people changing the world”) has beamed her music into space and is a UN role model for innovation. Rose is an American film director, artist, exhibition curator and writer who delights in exploring the breadth of the human experience. Together, they’ve created physical media, film and immersive installations.

Head over to https://secure1. dmns.org/adult-programs for tickets.

Learn about the writing process with Jacqueline Woodson

Few contemporary authors are as lauded and beloved as Columbus, Ohio’s, Jacqueline Woodson . An author for all ages, who specializes in books for children and young people, she’s won numerous awards, including the National Book Award, the Newbery Honor and MacArthur Fellowship. Some of her most wellknown titles include “Brown Girl Dreaming,” “After Tupac and D Foster” and “Red at the Bone.” In her works, she explores everything from race and gender to class and American history.  Jefferson County Public Library is hosting an evening with Woodson from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday,

April 5 at Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School , 2305 Pierce St. in Edgewater. In addition to an author talk, it will also feature a Q&A session and a book signing.

Details and registration are available at https://jeffcolibrary. org/jacqueline-woodson/.

Escape the Titanic with Molly Brown

Every April the Molly Brown House Museum , 1340 Pennsylvania St. in Denver, goes all out to mark the tragic sinking of the Titanic and Brown’s survival of the ordeal. This year’s events include a discussion of the ship in pop culture and a Titanic Tea, but the most fun will be the Titanic Escape  room event, which will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 4 and Thursday, April 18.

Participants will put themselves in the middle of the disaster — it’s 1:20 a.m. on April 15, 1912 and they’re stuck in the bowels of the ship as it begins sinking. They must solve puzzles and travel from deck to deck as they attempt to find a spot on a lifeboat before the ship sinks.

For more information on all the events, visit https://mollybrown. org/.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Indigo De Souza at the Gothic Theatre North Carolina’s Indigo De Souza  makes the kind of indie rock that is difficult to pin down. It can be anthemic and almost poppy at certain moments, but it has a habit of squirming away and twisting into something you didn’t quite expect. It almost always really and truly rips, and will get under your skin and stay there. Her latest album, last year’s “All of This Will End,” explores a more optimistic worldview, one that celebrates community and focusing on the present.

She’s touring behind the record and is coming to the Gothic Theatre , 3263 S. Broadway in Englewood, at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2. Opener HUMBIRD will kick off the evening. Get tickets at www. ticketmaster.com.

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

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Englewood mall display set for museum

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Englewood Historic Preservation Society will host a soft opening of its new museum in April.

An exhibit will be devoted to Cinderella City, the large mall built o Hampden Avenue, west of Broadway, in 1968 that lasted for three decades until it was demolished. e sneak peek will be followed by a grand opening in May.

“As some may remember, the City Hall building is the last remaining structure from the original mall,” Lindsey Runyan, Historic Englewood communications director and museum coordinator, said. In its heyday, the building that housed city hall was a department store. e Mall was completely demolished in 1998.

Historic Englewood and a group called e Cinderella City Project are attempting “to bring Cinderella City Mall back to life,” Runyan said, at the museum’s second oor of the Englewood Civic Center Building.

Runyan said Josh Goldstein, cre-

ator of the project and Historic Englewood Board secretary, worked to recreate the mall in a three dimensional display “allowing for spectators to virtually walk through the mall and travel back in time to both era’ of its design, 1960s and 1980s.”

“We are fortunate to have a theater space within the museum that will be ideal for showcasing the simulation,”

Runyan said.

Other exhibits feature Englewood Schools, Cherrelyn Horse Car, Alexander Industries, General Iron Works, Arapahoe Acres and more.

“We believe that Englewood has a unique story to tell and having a museum space to bring that history to the community is essential,” Runyan said.

e city council approved the museum last year. However, Runyan said the Englewood Historic Preservation

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Society has worked on the project for much longer.

e society was formed 12 years ago amid e orts to save the Sante Fe Train Depot and turn it into a museum, Runyan said.

“Although the group was not awarded the depot after going through the proposal process, they still continued to expand and grow the society with the hopes that someday they could form a museum,” Runyan said.

When the Museum of Outdoor Arts vacated its space in City Hall almost two years ago, that opened the door for conversations with city o cials and the society, she said.

e city and the society have an agreement for a year-long lease and the society also received some startup funding.

“We hope that there is enough interest in the museum to support it going forward,” Runyan said. “If the city and the community sees its value that will hopefully lead to a contract renewal and perhaps a later expansion should redevelopment occur in that area down the line.”

For more information or to get involved people can email contact@historicenglewood.com.

with otherwise. … It’s just allowed us to have a really good appreciation of our community and the people in it,” she said.

both philanthropic circles and in the craft brew industry. Her sta , which she says is just as passionate about her business as she is, has become an integral part of her day-to-day life. And in the past decade, she’s gotten to know the scores of food truck owners who bring in unique food options nightly for the brewery’s customers.

“It’s a group of people we probably wouldn’t have met and been involved

And while Schuster acknowledges that there’s been some shifts and developments over the business’s lifetime, overall, its focus on providing enjoyment of craft beer while contributing to local causes has remained constant.

“I feel like so much has changed and yet, like, not very much,” Schuster said. “Our general feeling of who we are, and what we do, has stayed the same.”

A simulation of what the History of Cinderella City Mall exhibit in the new Historic Englewood museum will look like.

IMAGE COURTESY OF LINDSEY RUNYAN

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have been based on inaccurate information. Our priority is to provide clarity and accurate information to address any misconceptions and alleviate concerns.”

e organization provides food assistance, day shelter support, mental health services, community events and outreach, personalized navigation, employment programs and communication skills training.  It also o ers spiritual guidance and worship services.

“Our dual identity allows us to provide comprehensive support and care to those we serve, guided by the principles of compassion, love and service to others including our housed and unhoused friends,” the organization said.

History and transparency

e Hub at Movement 5280 has been in operation for about 14 years. It opened its current location at 3190 S. Grant St. last year.

e organization purchased the property from Englewood Bible Church for $2.2 million last year.

Anders Nelson, public information o cer for Arapahoe County, said elected commissioners provided a $1.5 million a ordable housing grant to e Hub at Movement 5280 through federal American Rescue Plan funds.

“Movement 5280 was awarded grant funding for future transitional housing at the site,” Nelson said. “ e a ordable housing grant program was aimed at providing gap funding for a ordable housing

along the continuum, to include transitional housing.”

He said in an email to the Englewood Herald on March 21 that the transitional housing refers to the organization’s plan for Corey’s House.

“It is correct that the request for use of funds was speci cally for Corey’s House and also was proposed to be on the site purchased,” Nelson wrote in an email. “Additionally, per ARPA guidelines, we are able to provide funding for homeless services in addition to a ordable housing, these are all acceptable uses of ARPA funding, per the treasury guidelines. Arapahoe County has supported several affordable housing developments, as well as homeless service providers, with the purchase of land and/or capital for these purposes.”

Nelson said e Hub at Movement 5280 met all of the application requirements for the a ordable housing grant.

e quali cations included income limits served, location of the proposed project and target populations served, plus the ability to administer the funds. Grant recipients can be nonpro ts, for-pro t entities, municipal agencies and others, according to guidelines, Nelson sent in an email.

Hayhurst said in public comment on March 18 that the organization used $1.4-million of those funds to purchase the property and they mortgaged the property. Additionally, the organization will use some of the funds for Corey’s House.

e organization also received a $50,000 donation from Life Church, which has three locations in Colorado, which included $20,000 to

help with renovations and maintenance of the facility.

e Hub at Movement 5280 said it could not discuss the purchase of the property with neighbors beforehand.

“It’s imperative to clarify that the decision to maintain con dentiality until after the purchase was initiated upon the request of Englewood Bible Church,” the organization said. “Our actions were guided by a commitment to professionalism and courtesy. It was our understanding that we were respecting the seller’s preference for con dentiality during the negotiation and closing process.”

e Hub at Movement 5280 added:

“At no point did we intend to deceive or withhold information. Our aim was solely to honor our understanding of the wishes of the seller during this transaction.”

Englewood Bible Church formally dissolved after the 2023 sale of its property. e Englewood Herald was unable to locate any church ofcers for comment as of deadline.

e Hub at Movement 5280 added that the organization made e orts to communicate its services to the community including through yers, social media and public events.

“Overall, we made signi cant efforts in our initial communication with the community, however, there’s an opportunity to further strengthen our connection with the neighborhood by continuously re ning our approach and actively engaging with residents in meaningful ways,” the organization said.

Chris Harguth, Englewood communication director, said the city was not involved in the purchase of

the property.

Lewis said e Hub at Movement 5280 is a private organization. And, while the city has worked closely with the organization to ensure it follows zoning ordinances, the city can’t control its operation or services.

Next steps

Lewis said the city has hired Allie Knox of Fine Solutions to facilitate mediation e orts between residents and e Hub at Movement 5280. Knox said she will form a Good Neighbor Agreement committee.

“From this meeting I will gather three or ve community members to be on the (committee) to collaborate with,” Knox said. “ en I will call 5280 and I will talk with them and get them ready to join in.”

She said she will facilitate various meetings with an eye on solutions for all.

e Hub at Movement 5280 has agreed to participate.

“As an integral part of our community, we are committed to being good neighbors in every sense of the word,” the organization said.

Some neighbors are already looking for possible solutions.

Diller, for instance, said she feels e Hub at Movement 5280 could provide 24-hour security at and around their facility. Still, she and other neighbors aren’t thrilled with the organization’s e orts being so close to their homes.

“ e surrounding neighbors as a whole love the idea and services of e Hub, but it does not make sense to have it in the middle of a residential neighborhood,” Diller said.

Champion wrestler ready for college football

BY CASEY CHEATUM

SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

It was an eventful February for Englewood High School senior Jayce Prante.  Just a week after committing to Colorado Mesa University to play football in 2024, Prante brought home Englewood’s rst state title in 15 years, winning the 3A 215-pound state title in wrestling at Ball Arena on Feb. 17.

“It took a minute for it to set in,” Prante said. “Right when it happened, it was pretty unbelievable.”

It’s a massive accomplishment for both Prante and the City of Englewood, which has not seen a state championship at its local high school since 2009.

“When I was told that I was the rst one since 2009, it was hard to believe that I did it,” he said.

e school has not won a wrestling state title since 1955. It’s not a bad way to nish a wrestling career. It’s a mo-

ment for him and his coaches that, according to Prante, brings everyone’s hard work together.

“All of the work we put in had nally paid o ,” Prante said “It was like a full circle moment for us.”

A multi-sport athlete in football, wrestling, baseball and track and eld, Prante has always been a well-rounded athlete.

While initially planning to skip his senior spring season to prepare for Mesa, Prante decided it was only right to close his high school athletics career with one last hurrah in baseball and track & eld.

“I went to state for track and eld last year, so it would be nice to go back and get another state title this year,” said Prante with a grin.

Before winning his state title in wrestling, Prante had to drop some weight to qualify for his weight class.

With wrestling out of the way, he shifts his focus to a new workout plan to

be ready to perform his best at the collegiate level.

As Prante explains, the most important thing for him is to remain in peak physical shape.

“I’ve spoken with some people about [the transition], and the most important thing is to come to camp ready to work harder than you ever had to in high school,” he said. “Your work ethic has to take another step. As long as I feel good about where I’m at as I go in, that’s all that matters for me.”

Prante, a defensive lineman and tight end for the Pirates, will play only on the defensive side of the ball at the next level. In his senior season, Prante accumulated 55 total tackles, 33 solo tackles, 12 tackles for loss and ve sacks in nine contests.

e senior lineman elded multiple o ers from various colleges before his commitment to Mesa, a Division II football school. e o ers included

Carleton State, and Ottawa University; Division III and NAIA programs, respectively. e goal was to secure a Division II o er.

“When I got the call from the Mesa, I was stoked, and once that o er came in, I was pretty con dent that it was where I was going,” Prante said.

e opportunity to continue his football career in Colorado means a lot to him, and the opportunity to continue his career at the Division II level made the Grand Junction school one he couldn’t pass up.

“I have a big, tight-knit family that I like to stay close to and have on my back,” he said. “ ey’ve always been there for me.”

When Prante isn’t on the eld at Ralph Stocker Stadium, he’ll be in the classroom pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biology.

e journey has just begun for the Englewood senior.

St. Patrick’s Day brought music, drinks, dancing

Ned Kelly’s, Slattery’s among venues that marked holiday

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e streets of the metro Denver area might have been icy in places, but they were also peppered with green amid St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

For two Irish pubs in the south metro region, the weekend is one of the biggest events of the year.

In Littleton, Ned Kelly’s Irish Pub closed down part of Sycamore Street for a tent for celebrations. ey had a Guinness bar, dancing, bagpipes and live Irish music performances from morning until past midnight on Saturday and Sunday.

ey also served Irish food — including corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie, reubens and Irish nachos — from Grande Station, a restaurant next door.

“We had an awesome weekend,” said Megan Casey, general manager and partial owner of the pub. “ e turnout was unbelievably fantastic! Our amazing little community came out in droves and we can not thank them enough.”

Roughly 5,000 people showed up to

the event over the course of the weekend, Casey estimated, and she loved “watching everyone that came out to celebrate having a great time.”

ere were musical performances by Irish folk band Avourneen, the Mile Highlanders pipe band and the Denver & District Pipe Band, according to the pub’s Facebook page. Dancers performed from the Reed School of Irish Dance, Connolly Irish Dance and McTeggart Irish Dancers. Casey thanked her sta , the extra sta hired for the event, the Littleton

Police Department and the restaurant’s neighbors for supporting the event.

At Slattery’s Pub & Grill in Greenwood Village, people donned their green attire to enjoy Irish meals and drinks in a beer garden and a heated tent.

“Since I bought the place, we do it every year, we do an annual St. Patty’s Day celebration,” said owner Bill Psyllas, who purchased the pub in 2019. He said his favorite part of the annual event is “the people.”

“Seeing all the people come out, celebrate and have fun,” he said. “I get to meet a lot of people — I’m a people person … so it’s great.”

e pub o ered Tullamore D.E.W Irish whiskey, Guinness and Jameson specials and only served Irish food for the weekend, he said.

Psyllas’ team celebrated the beginning of their festive weekend with a “green ribbon cutting,” attended by members of the Greenwood Village City Council, who came to enjoy the festivities.

Slattery’s Pub & Grill sta , Landmark Management sta and Greenwood Village city council members cut a green ribbon, kicking o the start of the pub’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend celebrations.

PHOTO BY NINA JOSS

A bagpiper from the Mile Highlanders performs at the Ned Kelly’s Irish Pub St. Patrick’s Day celebration.

PHOTO BY JOHN LEYBA

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 1, BLOCK 7, SECOND AMENDED PLAT OF CENTENNIAL ACRES, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 3302 W Belmont Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123.

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

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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, 05/08/2024, 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),

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

On January 19, 2024, 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) TERRY VARKONY

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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.

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Purported common address: 5560 South Chester Court, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.

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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, 05/22/2024, 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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Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

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The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Matthew K. Stovall #51509

Stovall Associates, a Professional Corporation 175 Main Street, Suite C-109, Edwards, CO 81632 (970) 949-4200

Attorney File # 5560 South Chester Court

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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. 0026-2024

First Publication: 3/28/2024

Last Publication: 4/25/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

City

PROPOSAL: The applicant, Beacon

Greenland Investment, LLC, is requesting approval of a Conventional Rezone application for approximately 160 acres located southwest of County Road 129 and County Road 6 (Parcel ID: 1981-00-0-00-023). The subject property is currently zoned A-1, Agricultural, where a 19-acre minimum lot size is required. This application proposes rezoning to RR-B, Rural Residential B, where a 2.41-acre minimum lot size is required. If approved, the proposed rezoning would permit an increase in allowable residential density from eight units to 67 residential units.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 23, 2024 at 9:30 A.M., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Arapahoe County Board of County Commission permits, a public hearing will be held; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the abovedescribed Case No. CZ23-001, Greenland Estate Acres / Conventional Rezone. The public hearing will be held at 5334 S Prince St., East Hearing Room, Littleton CO 80120, with the option to participate remotely. The agenda will typically be posted by the Friday afternoon preceding the hearing and can be viewed on our website at https://arapahoe.legistar.com/Calendar.

You can also listen to, or speak at, the meeting by calling 1-855-436-3656. To join the speaking queue, press *3 on the telephone keypad.

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

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board

Legal Notice No. Arap 1325

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice

CITY OF ENGLEWOOD

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission will be held on April 16, 2024 at the hour of 6:30 p.m. in the Englewood City Council Chambers, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, CO 80110.

Case # USE2024-008. APPLICANT:

Heather “Becca” Hill. The public hearing is to consider a conditional use permit to allow an Entertainment and Recreation, Indoor / Large (20K+ sf) use.

PREMISES: 139 West Hampden Avenue

A copy of the application and proposed documents may be reviewed in the Community Development Department. Anyone interested in this matter may be heard at the Public Hearing by calling 303.762.2347 or by emailing commdev@englewoodco.gov 24 hours prior to the public hearing for directions on providing public comment.

By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission

Nancy G. Fenton, Recording Secretary

Legal Notice No. 532730

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

LITTLETON

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado, BARBOX ASPEN GROVE LLC. d/b/a Barbox at Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton, CO, has requested the licensing officials of the City of Littleton, Colorado, to grant a Tavern liquor license. Applicant(s):

BRAD LEWIS CENTENNIAL, CO

ROBERT WARREN CHERRY HILLS, CO

The public hearing on the application will be held on Wednesday, APRIL 10, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

Before considering issuance of this license, the Littleton Licensing Authority must determine if it is the desire of the adult inhabitants of the neighborhood* that this license be issued. If you would like to voice either support or opposition of issuance of this license, please email COLCityClerk@littletongov.org. Please include your name and, address when responding. Deadline for support or opposition is APRIL 3, 2024.

*The neighborhood is defined by the city boundaries of Littleton. You must reside within the city limits of Littleton, Colorado to participate.

By order of the Licensing Authority of the City of Littleton, Colorado.

/s/ Wendy J. Shea-Tamag

Deputy City Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532647

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

LITTLETON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado, LITTLETON BREWING CO. LLC d/b/a Littleton Brewing Co., 1201 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton, CO, has requested the licensing officials of the City of Littleton, Colorado, to grant a Brew Pub liquor license. Applicant(s):

RAY BEER TROY BEER HENDERSON, NV HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO

The public hearing on the application will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

Before considering issuance of this license, the Littleton Licensing Authority must determine if it is the desire of the adult inhabitants of the neighborhood* that this license be issued. If you would like to voice either support or opposition of issuance of this license, please email COLCityClerk@littletongov.org. Please include your name and, address when responding. Deadline for support or opposition is April 3, 2024.

*The neighborhood is defined by the city boundaries of Littleton. You must reside within the city limits of Littleton, Colorado to participate.

By order of the Licensing Authority of the City of Littleton, Colorado.

/s/ Wendy J. Shea-Tamag

Deputy City Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532648

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notices

Metropolitan Districts

Public Notice

NOTICE AS TO AMENDMENT TO 2023 BUDGET

SHERIDAN SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 2 ARAPAHOE AND DENVER COUNTIES, COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that a proposed amendment to the 2023 budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Sheridan Sanitation District No. 2 (the “District”). A copy of the proposed 2023 amended budget is on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, where same is available for public inspection. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2023 amended budget, inspect the 2023 amended budget and file or register any objections thereto.

The proposed 2023 amended budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the District be held on April 10, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at the Sheridan Recreation Center, 3325 W. Oxford Avenue, Sheridan, Colorado 80236.

SHERIDAN SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 2

/s/ Donald S. Douglas Assistant Secretary of the District

Legal Notice No. 532720

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice

ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

ITB 24-21

Wolf Creek Bridge Work

Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting Arapahoe County is seeking Construction Services for Wolf Creek Bridge Work.

The Invitation to Bid ITB 24-21, Wolf Creek Bridge Work, document can be obtained on www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado. Questions and electronic submissions will be accepted online via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www. bidnetdirect.com/colorado.

Submittals must be received electronically no later than 10:00 a.m. local time on April 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. (local time).

The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals.

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board

Legal Notice No. Arap 1324

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Public Notice

March 11, 2024

Asbestos Abatement & Demolition of 3600 S. Federal Blvd., Sheridan, CO. 80110

Project Background

The City of Sheridan is seeking a qualified contractor to complete asbestos abatement, demolition, and disposal of structures located at 3600 S. Federal Blvd., Sheridan, CO. 80110. This site was purchased in January 2024 by the City of Sheridan for development into a new trailhead for the Bear Creek Trail. The current structure on the property includes a defunct former bar/nightclub and attached walk-in freezer. A comprehensive Hazardous Materials Assessment Report was completed on January 12, 2024.

Scope of Services

•Coordination of project schedule, timelines, and any subcontractors.

• Asbestos and hazardous materials abatement, compliant with applicable local, state (CDPHE), and federal requirements.

• Maintaining best management practices (BMPs) for water quality during demolition (site is adjacent to Bear Creek and within the flood hazard zone).

•Demolition and disposal of all debris associated with the existing structure, including any incidental interior contents, along with a small pile of broken concrete debris.

•Removal and disposal of building foundation. Replacement with clean soil to ground level, graded for positive drainage.

• Disconnection and removal of any utility service lines (gas, electric, telecom., etc.).

• Abandonment of sanitary sewer line. Capping of Denver Water service line inside of property.

•Maintaining a safe and clean demolition site at a high visibility location.

•Obtaining necessary permits, approvals, and permissions associated with the above work.

This list is not exhaustive and represents items of key importance for completion of the project. Additional items may be required, and the final scope of work is subject to negotiation with the selected contractor.

Submittal Requirements

The City will be accepting bids from qualified contractors beginning March 11h, 2024. Bids must be submitted to the City (address below) in a sealed envelope no larger than 9” x 12” marked “3600 S. Federal Blvd. Demo. Services

Attn: Andrew Rogge.” Bids may be delivered in person, Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm.

Bids must be delivered prior to April 4th, 2024, at 10 am to the following:

City of Sheridan

Attn: Andrew Rogge (3600 S. Federal Demo.)

4101 S. Federal Blvd. Sheridan, CO. 80110-4316

Bids will be opened on April 4th, 2024 at 10:05am at the above location, in the City Council Chambers.

Any questions may be directed to Andrew Rogge, Community Development Director at arogge@ ci.sheridan.co.us. The last day for questions is Friday, March 29th at 4:30pm.

Site visits are available upon request MondayFriday, 10am-3pm through Friday, March 29th.

Project Expectations

The City of Sheridan expects full completion of the project within 45 days of issuing a notice to proceed.

Award Criteria

The project will be awarded to the lowest priced responsible and responsive bidder, but preference may be given to contractors located within the City Limits of Sheridan when services are equal to or better and the difference in price is negligible (less than 5% difference, up to a maximum of $5,000). Please clearly indicate on your proposal if such a preference applies to your firm by including a City of Sheridan business address and valid business or contractor license number.

Additional Requirements

• The City of Sheridan reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any informality.

The City also reserves the right to select the lowest responsible and responsive bidder as determined by the City in its sole discretion.

• The selected consultant will be required to enter into the City of Sheridan Goods & Services contract. This contract is subject to final approval by Sheridan City Council prior to the issuance of a notice to proceed.

• Utility services to the property include Denver Water (water), Sheridan Sanitation District No. 2 (sanitary sewer), Xcel Energy (gas and electric).

• Contractor licensing and fees are the responsibility of the selected contractor and can be found here. Contractors do not need to be licensed in the City of Sheridan to submit a proposal, however, contractors must obtain a license and pay the fee should they be selected.

Legal Notice No. 532707

First Publication: March 21, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024

The selected contractor will be responsible for asbestos remediation, demolition, and disposal of all building materials comprising the existing structure and walk-in freezer. The following tasks will be expected of the contractor:

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Construction Contract for Iliff Avenue Corridor Improvements Project

Project No. STU C100-038 / C15-002

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado shall make FINAL settlement with Concrete Express, Inc dba CEI for the work completed for Arapahoe County on the Iliff Avenue Corridor Improvements Project from August 27, 2023 through and including February 24, 2024.

The work performed under this contract generally consisting of the construction of a 4-Lane urban arterial roadway section with raised median with provision for future landscaping and turn lanes at its ultimate configuration, including a new widened bridge over Cherry Creek, storm sewer improvements landscaping, water quality improvements, curb/gutter//sidewalk, asphalt pavement, new (replacement) traffic signals, and other associated appurtenances as described in the bid documents.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has last furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed or any of its subcontractors or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used by Concrete Express, Inc dba CEI or any of their subcontractors in or about the performance of the work done within unincorporated Arapahoe County and who furnished such materials or provided such work between August 27, 2023 and February 24, 2024, whose claim has not been paid by Concrete Express, Inc dba CEI or any of its subcontractors may file a claim with the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80166, at any time up to and including April 10, 2024.

This Notice is published pursuant to §38-26-107, C.R.S., and all claims, if any, shall be filed in accordance with this statutory section. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement and/or claim prior to the aforementioned date for filing claims shall release Arapahoe County, its officers, agents and employees from any or all liability, claims, and suits for payment by Concrete Express, Inc dba CEI.

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board

Legal Notice No. Arap 1320

First Publication: March 21, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024

Publisher:Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Summons and Sheriff Sale

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2023CV031885; Division 14

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

Plaintiff: STEPPING STONES AT COPPER RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation

v.

Defendants: JASON PETERMAN; COLORADO HOUSING & FINANCE AUTHORITY; ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE

This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order Granting Motion for Decree for Judicial Foreclosure dated January 12, 2024, and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq., by Stepping Stones at Copper Ridge Homeowners Assoc., the current holder of a lien recorded on December 5, 2019 at Rec. No. D9133118, in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Stepping Stones at Copper Ridge, recorded on June 15, 1983 at Reception No. 2289182 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the

County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The Declaration and notices, as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of Stepping Stones at Copper Ridge Homeowners Assoc., WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS.

Regarding: Lot 2, Block 7, Copper Ridge Subdivision, Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known and numbered as: 17277 E Ford Dr, Aurora CO 80017

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS,

Please take notice:

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 23rd day of May 2024, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80112; phone number 720874-3845. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

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

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

DATED in Colorado this 20th day of February, 2024.

Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff

ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF:

ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC

1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202

Legal Notice No. 532616

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: April 25, 2024

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

Notice to Creditors

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Tony Van Le, aka Tony Le, Deceased

Case Number: 2024PR30274

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 July 21, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Hieu Le, Personal Representative

c/o Sigler & Nelson LLC 390 Union Blvd., Ste. 580 Lakewood, CO 80228 303-444-3025

Legal Notice No. 532697

First Publication: March 21, 2024

Last Publication: April 4, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Stephen John Koritnik, aka Stephen J. Koritnik, aka Stephen Koritnik, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30212

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 July 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

/s/ Nadya Vecchiet-Lambert, Esq. Attorney for Rosemarie Koritnik, Personal Representative 6855 South Havana Street, Suite 370 Centennial, CO 80112 (303) 734-7131

Legal Notice No. 532669

First Publication: March 14, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Hanbit Park, Deceased

Case Number: 2024 PR 30092

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 July 21, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Eunhee Lee, Personal Representative 9411 E Mexico Ave Denver, CO 80247

Legal Notice No. 532701

First Publication: March 21, 2024

Last Publication: April 4, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of KIRK LEE FORSYTHE, a/k/a KIRK L. FORSYTHE, and KIRK FORSYTHE, Deceased Case Number: 24 PR 30217

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 July 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Rebecca A. Pescador, Attorney to the Personal Representative Whole Family Legal, LLC 1499 W. 120th Ave., #110 Westminster, CO 80234

Legal Notice No. 532668

First Publication: March 14, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Kathleen Marie Munley Blandford, also known as Kathleen B. Blandford, aka Kathleen M. Blandford, aka Kathleen Marie Blandford, aka Kathleen Munley Blandford, aka Kathleen Marie Coldwell, aka Kathleen M. Munley Blandford Barton, aka Kathleen M. Coldwell, aka Catherine Marie Munley, aka Kathleen Marie Munley, aka Kathleen M. Barton, aka Kathleen Blandford Barton, aka Kathleen Marie Blandford Coldwell, aka Kathleen Blandford, aka Kathleen Marie Barton, aka Kathleen M. Barton Coldwell, and Kathleen M. Caldwell, Deceased

Case Number: 2024PR30241

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 or on or before July 14, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jennifer Blandford Paul

Co-Personal Representative

1400 Snowy Owl Drive Broomfield, Colorado 80020 and Patrick Michael Blandford

Co-Personal Representative

1613 Monterey Drive Glenview, Illinois 60026

Legal Notice No. 532685

First Publication: March 14, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of HENRY G. WILKENS, aka HARRY WILKENS, Deceased

Case Number: 2024PR30239

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 JULY

Public Notices

15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Neal K. Dunning, Esq.

Brown Dunning Walker Fein Drusch

PC Attorney for the Personal Representative 7995 E. Prentice Ave, Ste 101E

Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 532688

First Publication: March 14, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Grace Hagemeier Warren, a/k/a Grace H. Warren, a/k/a Grace Warren, a/k/a Grace O. Warren, Deceased

Case Number: 2024030235

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 July 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jeffrey Warren, Personal Representative 4505 South Broadway Englewood, CO 80113

Legal Notice No. 532687

First Publication: March 14, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Margaret C. Thompson, also known as Margaret Cutler Thompson, aka Margaret Thompson, aka Margot C Thompson, aka Margot Cutler Thompson, and Margot Thompson, Deceased

Case Number: 2024 PR 30161

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 July 21, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Sharon Haney and JoAnn Roberts Co-Personal Representative 3883 S. Fraser Street Address Aurora CO 80014

Legal Notice No. 532703

First Publication: March 21, 2024

Last Publication: April 4, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JOHN G. WILKINSON, also known as JOHN GUILLAUME WILKINSON and JOHN WILKINSON, Deceased

Case Number: 2024PR30257

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, County, Colorado on or before Monday. July 22, 2024 or the claims may be forever barred.

Brian R. Wilkinson, Personal Representative 3445 Belcaro Lane Denver, CO 80209

Legal Notice No. 532712

First Publication: March 21, 2024

Last Publication: April 4, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of DORIS C. SCHUELLER, also known as DORIS SCHUELLER, aka DORIS CHARLINE SCHUELLER and D.C. SCHUELLER, Deceased

Case Number: 2024PR30097

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 Monday, July 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Steven T. Cox, Personal Representative

6814 S. Detroit Circle Centennial, CO 80122

Legal Notice No. 532680

First Publication: March 14, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JULIE ANN ALLEN, aka JULIE A. ALLEN, aka JULIE ALLEN, Deceased. Case Number 24PR30105

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of ARAPAHOE County, Colorado on or before August 1, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Laura Funderburqh, Personal Representative 6672 East 62nd Way Commerce City, Colorado 80022

Legal Notice No. 532729

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: April 11, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Dolan Jordan, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30106

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 July 21, 2024 or the claims may be forever barred.

Susan K. Rich, Personal Representative 22348 Heatherbrae Way Novi, Ml 48375

Legal Notice No. 532702

First Publication: March 21, 2024

Last Publication: April 4, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Bob Hines, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030025

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Probate Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Sarah Arthurs, Personal Representative 6147 East Hinsdale Ct. Centennial, CO 80112

Legal Notice No. 532695

First Publication: March 21, 2024

Last Publication: April 4, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of CORRIN MICHELLE SALGADO, AKA CORRIN MICHELLE BELL, AKA CORRIN SALGADO, AKA CORRIN M SALGADO, Deceased

Case Number: 2024PR30325

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 July 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Annette Bell c/o Atty for the Personal Representative of the estate Megan Jury Robinson & Henry PC 7555 E Hampden Ave, #600 Denver, CO 80231

Legal Notice No. 532734

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: April 11, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

CAROLYN JOICE SCHEUERELL, aka CAROLYN J. SCHEUERELL, aka CAROLYN SCHEUERELL, Deceased

Case Number: 2024PR30179

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 July 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jerome K. Vandre, Jr. Personal Representative

c/o Matthew P. Zanotelli 5347 S. Valentia Way, Ste. 335 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 532715

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: April 11, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Edward Karl Heiberger, Deceased Case Number 24PR30162

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to 00District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 22, 2024 or the claims may be forever barred.

Janet J. Secrest, Personal Representative c/o Weikel Law Firm LLC 1901 W. Littleton Boulevard, Suite 208 Littleton. CO 80120

Legal Notice No. 532692

First Publication: March 21, 2024

Last Publication: April 4, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of: AUDREY ANN WENGER, a/k/a Audrey A. Wenger, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30281

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 or on or before Monday, July 29, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Eric Dean Wenger, Personal Representative 35448 Cimarron Trail Elizabeth, Colorado 80107

Legal Notice No. 532732

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: April 11, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of ISABEL ANN GUINAN, a.k.a. ISABEL A. GUINAN, a.k.a. ISABEL GUINAN, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30260

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Arapahoe County District Court, Centennial, Colorado, on or before July 29, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

LORENE ANN GUINAN

Personal Representative

4001 Old Highway 146 Seabrook, Texas 77586

Telephone: 270-931-3810

Legal Notice No. 532727

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: April 11, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Kevin Daryl Vessels, also known as Kevin D. Vessels, also known as Kevin Vessels, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030183

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 or on or before Monday, July 29, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mari Fitz-Wynn, Personal Representative

c/o Illumine Legal LLC

8055 East Tufts Avenue, Suite 1350

Denver, Colorado 80237

Legal Notice No. 532722

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: April 11, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of RICHARD NELSON GEIERMANN, a/k/a RICHARD N. GEIERMANN, and a/k/a RICHARD GEIERMANN, Deceased

Case Number: 2024 PR 30243

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 Monday July 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Personal Representative: Christopher Lee Bittman

c/o Kathleen M. Johnson, Esq.

Sherman & Howard L.L.C.

675 Fifteenth Street, Ste. 2300 Denver, Colorado 80202

Legal Notice No. 532663

First Publication: March 14, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

CONSTANCE M. LYNCH, also known as CONSTANCE LYNCH, aka CONSTANCE MARIE LYNCH, aka CONNI M. LYNCH, aka CONNI MARIE LYNCH, aka CONNI LYNCH, and CONSTANCE MARIE STEC, Deceased

Case Number: 2024 PR 30283

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 July 25, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Daniel C. Lynch, Jr., Personal Representative

4262 S. Hudson Parkway Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113

Legal Notice No. 532704

First Publication: March 21, 2024

Last Publication: April 4, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of James Patrick Sullivan III, a/k/a James P. Sullivan III, a/k/a James Sullivan III, a/k/a James Patrick Sullivan, a/k/a James P. Sullivan, a/k/a James Sullivan, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030250

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 Monday, July 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Colorado Estate Planning Law Center

Attorneys to the Personal Representative 6870 W. 52nd Ave., Suite 103 Arvada, Colorado 80002

Legal Notice No. 532694

First Publication: March 21, 2024

Last Publication: April 4, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Samuel Dickens, Deceased

Case Number: 2024PR30209

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 Monday, July 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Keith B. Dickens, Personal Representative 820 Colonial Drive Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001

Legal Notice No. 532700

First Publication: March 21, 2024

Last Publication: April 4, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Donna Marie Hockom, a/k/a Donna M. Hockom, a/k/a Donna Hockom, Deceased Case Number 2024PR030323

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 July 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jennifer Marie Lyon

Personal Representative

c/o Michael P. Miller, Miller and Steiert, P.C. 1901 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, CO 80120

Legal Notice No. 532731

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: April 11, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of EDWARD A. PARMEE, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30232

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 Monday, July 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

NINA PARMEE, Personal Representative

Patrick A. Schilken, P.C. 7936 E. Arapahoe Court #2800 Centennial, CO 80112

Legal Notice No. 532710

First Publication: March 21, 2024

Last Publication: April 4, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Name Changes

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on February 20, 2024, 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 Katarina Rose Dunbar be changed to Katarina Rose Carlile Case No.: 24C100168

By: Sarah Ingemansen Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532696

First Publication: March 21, 2024

Last Publication: April 4, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on February 22, 2024, 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 Jeffrey Robert Keltner be changed to Jeffrey Robert Keltner-Tomasu Case No.: 24C100201

Public Notices

By: Judge Colleen Clark

Legal Notice No. 532708

First Publication: March 21, 2024

Last Publication: April 4, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on February 13, 2024, 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 Sage Ranae Johnson be changed to Sage Christine Olson

Case No.: 24C100159

By: Judge Colleen Clark

Legal Notice No. 532671

First Publication: March 14, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on February 23, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Mia Isabella Meza be changed to Mia Isabella Kibbee

Case No.: 24C100

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532726

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: April 11, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 4, 2024, 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 Natalie Rae Garnica be changed to Natalie Rae Hernandez

Case No.: 24C100230

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532719

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: April 11, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on February 23, 2024, 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 Ivory Kathleen Flaherty be changed to Ivory Kathleen Deal

Case No.: 24C100194

By: Sarah Ingemansen Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532662

First Publication: March 14, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 6, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of FNAN HAFTOM be changed to FNAN HAFTOM ABRHA

Case No.: 24C100238

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532718

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: April 11, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 4, 2024, 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 Abraham Messay Birhane be changed to Abraham Zewdie Birhane

Case No.: 24C100011

By: Judge Colleen Clark

Legal Notice No. 532705

First Publication: March 21, 2024

Last Publication: April 4, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on February 1, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Ziva Vemula be changed to Aria Vemula

Case No.: 24C100101

By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532723

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: April 11, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 12, 2024, 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 Jaswant Singh be changed to Jaswant Gurnam Sandhu

Case No.: 24C100253

By:Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532724

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: April 11, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on February 22, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Kinsley Mei Tran be changed to Kinsley Sophia Tran

Case No.: 2024C100188

By: Sarah Ingemansen Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532699

First Publication: March 21, 2024

Last Publication: April 4, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on February 26, 2024, 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 Zachary Joseph Filippi be changed to Zachari Stravol

Case No.: 2023C48598

By: Sarah Ingemansen Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532670

First Publication: March 14, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on February 26, 2024, 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 Nam Phuong Tran Le be changed to Michelle Nam Phuong Tran Le-Davis

Case No.: 24C100205

By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532716

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: April 11, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on February 29, 2024, 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 Joi Alexandria Dandridge be changed to Joi Alexandria Keltner-Tomasu Case No.: 24C100199

By: Judge Colleen Clark

Legal Notice No. 532709

First Publication: March 21, 2024

Last Publication: April 4, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on February 20, 2024, 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 Elijah Sosa Pflibsen be changed to Elijah Isadore Sosa Case No.: 2024C100189

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532675

First Publication: March 14, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 6, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of BLEN HAFTOM GEBRETENSAE

be changed to

BLEN HAFTOM ABRHA

Case No.: 24C100236

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532717

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: April 11, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on February 27, 2024, 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 Ashley Nicole Myers be changed to

Ashley Nicole Powers

Case No.: 24C100209

By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532721

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: April 11, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on February 28, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Malakai Hills be changed to Malakai Isaiah De La Torre

Case No.: 23CV299

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532672

First Publication: March 14, 2024

Last Publication: March 28, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Children Services (Adoption/Guardian/Other)

PUBLIC NOTICE

District Court Araphahoe County, Colorado 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112

In the Interests of: Ivyonia Williams

Party Without Attorney: Ayesha Mitchell 9223 West Kentucky Place Lakewood, Colorado 80226

Phone Number: 720-388-3280

E-mail: mitchellayesha8@gmail.com

Case Number: 24PR117

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S.

To: Bacardi Hollie - Moses Williams

Last Known Address, if any: 15552 East 12th Ave., No. 302 Aurora, CO 80012

A hearing on May 8th, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. for guardianship of my granddaughter Ivyonia Williams will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:

Date May 8th, 2024 Time: 2:30 p.m.

Courtroom or Division: 12 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112

The hearing will take approximately 30 minutes.

Legal Notice No. 532733

First Publication: March 28, 2024

Last Publication: April 11, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112

In re the Parental Responsibilities concerning: T.A.P.R.

Petitioner: YURI CAROLINA ROSALES

and Respondent: BERTO POLANCO

Attorney for Petitioner:

Knute O. Broady, III, Atty. Reg. #: 43986

KOB Law, LLC 6795 E. Tennessee Ave., Suite 424 Denver, CO 80224

Tel: 720-341-4111

E-mail: knute@koblaw.com

Case Number: 2024DR30319

SUMMONS FOR ALLOCATION

OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To the Respondent named above this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case.

If you were served in the State of Colorado, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 21 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

If you were served outside of the State of Colorado or you were served by publication, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

You may be required to pay a filing fee with your Response. The Response form (JDF 1420) can be found at www.courts.state.co.us by clicking on the “Self Help/Forms” tab.

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

Notice: Colorado Revised Statutes §14-10-123, provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities by the Petitioner and Co-Petitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Order is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded automatic temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under §14-10-125, C.R.S.

A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to §14-10124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final order, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date.

Automatic Temporary Injunction – By Order of Colorado law, you and the other parties:

1. Are enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; and

2. Are restrained from removing the minor child(ren) from the state without the consent of all parties or an Order of the Court modifying the injunction; and

3. Are restrained, without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of all other parties or an Order of the Court, from cancelling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance or life insurance that provides coverage to the minor child(ren) as a beneficiary of a policy.

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

Date: March 6, 2024

Signature of the Clerk of Court/Deputy

Knute O. Broady, III, Esq.

Signature of the Attorney for the Petitioner

Legal Notice No. 532686

First Publication: March 14, 2024

Last Publication: April 11, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

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