Littleton Independent May 9, 2024

Former bus aide facing new abuse charges

Arraignment is set for July 1 as parents react to next steps

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A former Littleton Public Schools paraprofessional, who was hired to assist non-verbal autistic students on their school bus, is facing 10 additional child assault and abuse charges. e charges are added to an initial charge led by police in April.

Kiarra Jones, 29, faces nine counts of crimes against at-risk children or adult, third degree assault, and two counts of child abuse/reckless bodily injury.

She is accused of harming students on the bus to and from Joshua School, a private facility in Englewood for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities.

An arraignment is set for Jones on July 1, Eric Ross, public information o cer for the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s O ce, said. Jones remains out of custody on bond, Ross added.

Qusair Mohamedbhai, a lawyer representing two of three families

10-year-old Dax Vestal and 10-yearold Andrew McBride were victims identi ed in the case.

stances of abuse occurred,” Mohamedbhai said.

Vestal has been identi ed as the

student Jones is allegedly striking in a video made public and shown by news outlets throughout the world

The Littleton Public Schools administration building is located on Crocker Street in Littleton. LPS employed school-bus paraprofessional Kiarra Jones for about seven months. Jones is now facing multiple charges for allegedly abusing the non-verbal autistic children she was supposed to be assisting.

PHOTO BY SCOTT GILBERT

Workload for food assistance, Medicaid services rising

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Federal changes to aid programs and rising demand for services have pushed up the workload of the Arapahoe County Department of Human Services over the past few years.

“We’ve seen some pretty unprecedented times in terms of working with an extremely large volume of people in need, and also complexity of the (Medicaid) program,” Human Resources Director Cheryl Ternes said at a recent public hearing.

She said the county’s workload has increased for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid, both federal programs administered by the county.

SNAP assists low-income families and individuals with the costs of purchasing food. Medicaid, known in the state as Health First Colorado, is free or low-cost public health insurance for low-income individuals and families.

From 2019 to 2023, the department’s SNAP caseload steadily increased from 19,281 cases to 32,597

cases, according to county data.

Bob Prevost, the county’s human services deputy director, said part of this increase in demand for food assistance could be due to economic factors.

“Grocery prices have gone up, ination, and a lot of folks are hurting out there,” he said. “We’re at the front line of that help, that social safety net.”

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He also said awareness of the SNAP program has increased over the years due to marketing e orts from the federal level, speci cally during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic and the federal public health emergency began, the federal government gave families and individuals on SNAP temporary additional food assistance bene ts. People who normally wouldn’t have applied for SNAP before the pandemic may have signed up for bene ts during this time because of the increase in bene ts, Prevost said.

For example, a person on Social Security who received about $18 in food assistance per month before the pandemic could have seen that amount raised to $275 per month during the pandemic.

In March 2023, those extra aid dollars ended, Prevost said, but the awareness stuck.

“Even though (the extra bene t amounts) ended, because of that marketing campaign nationally that occurred with several of our programs, a lot more folks who are out there were interested in seeing what we could do for them,” he said.

Medicaid program becomes more complicated e county’s Medicaid caseload is a slightly di erent situation. After increasing since 2019, the number of Medicaid cases seems to have fallen from 103,873 in 2022 to 85,632 in 2023.

Part of this decrease could be from people who went back to work and got employee-sponsored insurance after the pandemic, no longer needing Medicaid, Prevost said.

But there’s also a chance the county’s number of active cases is not the full picture, he said. During the pandemic, eligible Medicaid recipients were “locked-in” to the program, meaning it was easier to get into the program and no action was necessary to maintain coverage. Now, due to federal changes after the public health emergency, these cases have a 90-day grace period to be veri ed and renewed.

Arapahoe County sta members are now in what they call an “unwind period,” where they have to work with families and individuals to review the locked-in cases for eligibility.

Currently, there are about 10,000 cases still in the 90-day grace period, with people who may or may not choose to renew their coverage. Prevost said he calls these “invisible cases” because they are not included in the county’s current case numbers, but they could become active cases at any moment within the grace period.

“Once we’re done with the redeterminations for the locked-in caseload and we have a little bit more time go by, then we can see what the trend will be,” Ternes said.

Despite the Medicaid caseload not increasing between 2022 and 2023, Prevost said the workload for sta has still increased. He said federally required steps to process cases have become more complicated — meaning it takes a lot more time for county employees to process each one.

One of the main changes over the past few years has been the renewal process. Prior to February 2022, Medicaid coverage auto-renewed, Prevost said. Now, renewal requires county and client action.

“Unless there was a change reported to us, the case would just automatically re-enroll” in the past, he said. “Now we have to touch every single case.”

Medicaid members must submit a renewal application every 12 months to continue receiving bene ts. is goes for all cases, not just ones that were locked-in during the pandemic.

e renewal process now requires a phone interview and a “signature” provided over the phone, which adds extra time to process each case. e state and federal departments

Arapahoe County Commissioner Carrie Warren-Gully, left, listens as Human Services Deputy Director Bob Prevost and Human Services Director Cheryl Ternes share information at a hearing about SNAP and Medicaid. PHOTO BY NINA JOSS

Zillow Rolls Out a Home ‘Touring Agreement’ That Doesn’t Comply With Colorado Law

Ever since the March 15th announcement by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) that it had reached a settlement on the massive litigation against it regarding buyer agent commissions, brokers and brokerages have been trying to figure out how they can get buyers to sign an agreement of the type required by that settlement.

Such an agreement would have to provide for payment by buyers of the broker working on their behalf, and that agreement would have to be signed before an agent could show the buyer any homes for sale.

with whom I shared Zillow’s agreement last week.

First, since it has not been approved by the Colorado Real Estate Commission (CREC), Zillow’s form can only be used by brokers if it has been prepared by that broker’s own lawyer. Second, it does not contain the required definitions of working relationships.

I asked Waters what new or changed contracts the Division is working on to comply with the provisions of the NAR settlement, and she replied as follows:

Zillow, which is now a brokerage, not merely a real estate listing site, thinks it has produced an agreement which satisfies that requirement and that buyers would be happy to sign. The essence of it is that it is non-exclusive, lasts only seven days, and does not commit the buyer to paying anything.

Although the “Touring Agreement” is copyrighted, the April 30th blog post by Zillow’s Chief Industry Development Officer, Errol Samuelson, states that “we’re making it available for use to the entire residential real estate industry.”

Above right I have reproduced the one-page agreement, omitting only the non-discrimination clause and the signature lines.

In the blog post, Samuelson acknowledged that “the form of this agreement will vary by state, [but] we’re calling on the industry to adopt a non-exclusive, limited-duration agreement for the initial tours conducted by an agent with a prospective buyer.”

Indeed the form does not comply with Colorado state law in two respects, according to Marcia Waters, who heads the Division of Real Estate at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Affairs,

“It is our position that the NAR settlement doesn't require any changes to our forms. With that said, the Forms Committee is working on some possible revisions to the listing contracts, the contract to buy and sell and the brokerage disclosure to buyer to provide further clarification about compensation. Those revisions will be considered by the Real Estate Commission at their nonrulemaking hearing for the forms in June.” That meeting is at 9 a.m. on June 4th. The requirements established by the NAR settlement are now set to take effect on August 17th.

I like the concept of Zillow’s proposed touring agreement, since the NAR settlement only specifies “an agreement.” Having sent it to the Division of Real Estate and also to Frascona, Joiner, Goodman & Greenstein, PC, the law firm which serves Golden Real Estate and hundreds of other brokerages with legal forms not among those mandated by the CREC, I’m hopeful that one or the other of them will produce a “showing agreement” that we can use.

NAR Releases Additional Rules Pursuant to Settlement

Heretofore, the only guidance brokers had regarding the NAR settlement was that the MLS could no longer display an offer of co-op compensation for listings and that brokers could not show listings to a buyer with first executing a written agreement with that buyer.

Last week we were advised of some additional rules that the MLSs need to follow. Here are the key takeaways.

MLSs may not “create, facilitate, or support any non-MLS mechanism (including by providing listing information to an internet aggregator’s website for such purpose)” that includes “offers of compensation to buyer brokers or other buyer representatives.”

New Homes Can Have Inspection Issues, Too

This will be a good year, I believe, for the developers and builders of new homes. There’s a decent supply, you can choose between spec homes that are already built, or design a home to your specifications if you are not in a rush.

You won’t have to deal with bidding wars, but you also won’t be able to negotiate a price reduction. It’s “list price only” with builders.

Also, you can hire a buyer’s agent, such as my broker associates or me, who will be paid by the builder, so you don’t have to pay for professional representation. Too many buyers of new homes end up regretting that they bought from a builder’s salesperson and didn’t have a professional on their side. The builder’s agent is working for the builder and not in your best interest.

lutely must invest in the cost of a professional home inspector. We have an inspector on our team, Jim Camp, who has decades of experience inspecting new homes for buyers. We recommend him exclusively. New construction is permitted and must pass county or city inspection, but, based on the kinds of defects that Jim has found in new homes, we worry that these inspections can be too cursory.

Without such an document agreeable to buyers, we can expect that buyers will only call listing agents to see listed homes. That scenario would serve neither the industry nor the public. Jim Smith

MLS data may not be used “directly or indirectly” to create a platform containing offer of compensation, and, if that is done, the MLS must terminate the access to the MLS and MLS data by the offending broker or brokerage.

Virtually every brokerage has its own website on which MLS listings are displayed. These websites must not, with or without MLS support, filter the display of listings to exclude individual listings based on the level of compensation offered or to exclude listings by specific brokerages or specific listing agents within a brokerage.

Another mistake buyers make is to think that because a home is new, it doesn’t need to be inspected. You abso-

Jim likes to do a 2-phase inspection. The first inspection would be at the rough-in or pre-drywall stage, and the second or final inspection would be prior to the buyer’s final walk-through with the builder.

As when buying an existing home, money spent on inspections is money well spent, because you might uncover hidden defects, from sewer to attic, that could cost you much more later on.

Call me with your questions.

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How school closures led to the East Community Center

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Inside a building on South Fair eld Street in Littleton, classrooms line the hallways. It’s not exactly a school, but kids and adults may study here. In one classroom, there’s a cycling class. In another, a substance misuse recovery program. Spanish words and guitar strumming echo out from other rooms and down the hall, people peruse produce in a market area.

Formerly East Elementary School, the building is now East Community Center, a public gathering place that hosts and supports local organizations that work to serve and enrich the community.

“ e center is looking to become a one-stop resource hub,” said Jose Cardenas, the center’s director. “We can o er resources and programming in one space that hopefully can meet the needs of the community members, all under one roof, in one location.”

e center opened its doors in the fall of 2023, about two years after the Littleton Public Schools Board of Education decided to consolidate two elementary schools, leaving the building empty. East Elementary and Ralph Moody Elementary merged into a separate, new campus, Little Raven Elementary.

e district then initiated a community engagement process to determine what kinds of programming neighbors wanted to see in the empty building. e resulting center now hosts 15 organizations and collaborates with more to provide afterschool and youth programs, a food bank, educational classes, wellness services and more.

In addition to music classes, leadership programs and tutoring, Cardenas said the center is working with the YMCA to host youth camps and sports this summer.

In the future, there will also be classes for kids to learn how to use technology to produce audio and videos.

e facility also hosts organizations that help adults.

“We o er mental health services for our Littleton Public Schools sta members here,” Cardenas said. “We have Arapahoe/Douglas Works in the building to help with job readiness and job search opportunities.”

Organizations pay rent for their spaces in the center, Cardenas said,

adding that the district o ers exibility in rent since many groups are nonpro ts.

“ e idea is to kind of ll up the space with programming,” Cardenas said. “We don’t want to price them out from being in here.”

Seeing the groups develop relationships and collaborate has been ful lling, he added.

“It’s been very natural for these partners because they know of each other in one form or another,” he said.

“To have them all under one space and kind of watch these partners settle and develop their programming and then kind of work with each other to provide those services … has been the best part of this so far.”

e center has a market-style food bank hosted by St. Andrews United Methodist Church, where families can shop for free food, diapers and hygiene items on ursdays. It also partners with Break Bread, which offers freshly cooked to-go meals at the center on Wednesdays.

e building is located in a primarily immigrant, Spanish-speaking neighborhood, according to a district report. Cardenas said the center serves many families who speak Spanish and English and works to make information accessible in both languages. Cardenas said the center serves many families who speak Spanish and English and works to make information accessible in both languages.

e center has also started working with a group called Ukrainians of Colorado, which Cardenas said will likely soon expand the center’s work to three languages.

e City of Littleton provided $340,000 in grants to help pay for the management of the center, and the Littleton Public Schools Foundation provided $30,000 to support the community engagement process before the transition, district communications director Diane Leiker said.

e district provides the maintenance, security and communications systems for the facility.

e center’s classroom spaces are now all occupied, Cardenas said, but the center is adapting other spaces to be able to partner with more organizations.

“We’re trying to be very creative in terms of the layout of our spaces and even looking into shared spaces,” he

Guitar classes are one of many community programs hosted at the East Community Center. PHOTO COURTESY OF LITTLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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said. “We don’t want to turn down anybody because we know they’re here to help the community.”

Cardenas said many families have emphasized how important the school and its building were to the community, and they wanted that spirit to continue in whatever came next.

“I think that’s kind of why people fought so hard for it to be turned into a community center,” he said.

He said the center has more ideas for programs it wants to explore, such as English as a Second Language classes. He hopes his team can keep the momentum going to nd tting partners and serve as many community members as possible.

A calendar of programming, including food bank and class information, is available at https://littletonpublicschools.net/ecc/calendarevents

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Jose Cardenas addresses the audience during a ribbon-cutting event at the East Community Center on April 18. Littleton Public Schools Superintendent Todd Lambert and Board of Education member Andrew Graham stand next to him.

PHOTO COURTESY OF LITTLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Littleton conference a chance to be inspired by women leaders

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

At a recent event, over 100 people gathered to listen, learn, collaborate and nd inspiration from the stories of women leaders.

It was the Littleton Business Chamber’s rst women’s leadership conference, drawing in women and men from a range of industries.

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“Our goal was to be there to share inspiring stories, to have people share what brought them down and how they persevered and succeeded,” said chamber Executive Director Korri Lundock. “I think everybody can learn from all of those stories.”

Attendees listened to speakers with leadership experience in medicine, entrepreneurship, local government and education and had opportunities to network with each other.

Dr. Melissa Levack, the AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Region Director of Cardiac Surgery, spoke about her career path and work-life balance in a keynote address. Levack had performed two heart valve procedures before the address and then left to perform one more surgery before the end of the day, ac-

‘Our goal was to be there to share inspiring stories, to have people share what brought them down and how they persevered and succeeded.’

Korri Lundock, Littleton Business Chamber executive director

cording to Lundock.

“Her story resonated with so many, as there were several times

Local government o cials, from left, Chérie Garcia-Kuper, Gretchen Rydin and Carrie Warren-Gully share their stories with attendees of the Littleton Business Chamber women’s leadership conference on April 18. PHOTO COURTESY

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she wanted to quit her studies, but her passion and work ethic kept her going,” Lundock said.

Two chamber board members paid for a group of students and sta from Littleton Public Schools’ Explorative Pathways for Innovative Careers (EPIC) Campus to attend. EPIC students explore career pathways, including business, construction trades and health science.

“It’s an honor, especially as a student, to have the opportunity to be able to have this experience,” one student wrote on a feedback form after the conference. “Being able to hear about the lives and experiences of leaders and their takeaways was wonderful!”

Rhonda Sheya, a two-time cancer survivor and entrepreneur, shared advice on overcoming life’s obstacles.

On a panel, Littleton City Councilmember Gretchen Rydin, Arapahoe County Commissioner Carrie Warren-Gully and Littleton Public Schools Board of Education Member Chérie Garcia-Kuper shared their stories.

Rydin told the audience how her experiences volunteering at a women’s homeless shelter, performing music at a nursing home and mentoring a child in foster care helped her nd her career passions.

“ ose early community service experiences helped me zone in on my passions and strengths, grew my con dence as a community leader

and, ultimately, led me to a career in social work,” she wrote in an email to the Littleton Independent.

e chamber also honored Dr. Stephanie Fujii, president of Arapahoe Community College, with the Outstanding Community Leader Award.

“During her tenure, (the college) has emerged as a leader in the community, driving social, economic, and cultural progress while empowering individuals to achieve their educational and professional goals,” Lundock said. “We love how she and her team are at many Littleton events and truly want to be a part of this community.”

Lundock emphasized that although the event focused on the leadership of women, men were in the audience, too. Littleton City Manager Jim Becklenberg was one of them.

“I was pleased to attend and support all of the strong women leaders from our organization and celebrate strong leadership more broadly in our community,” he said. “It is every leader’s responsibility to foster inclusion in leadership ranks, as that is the only way to ensure the strongest leadership teams possible for our community.”

Lundock said the chamber’s Women In Leadership Littleton committee, which organized the event, plans to host the conference annually.

“Everybody has struggles they have to go through, and they learn them, and they move forward and they get better,” she said. “If everybody walked away with one little nugget of … inspiration, that makes me happy.”

Melissa Levack, the AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Region Director of Cardiac Surgery, gives a keynote speech to the attendees of the Littleton Business Chamber women’s leadership conference on April 18. PHOTO

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that manage these programs have also made dozens of eligibility rule changes in the past few years.

“Once upon a time, the renewal packet was ve, six pages long — now, it’s 55 pages long,” he said. “Folks needing help completing that packet, bringing it into our o ce, just requires a lot more sta time.”

Prevost said the department gets 9,000 more phone calls per month than it did before the “unwind period” began.

E orts to maintain timeliness

Despite the increase in workload, Arapahoe County meets the required timeframes for processing SNAP and Medicaid applications more consistently than many neighboring counties.

In February, it met required pro-

cessing timelines for 89% of all kinds of SNAP and Medicaid cases on average, according to state data. is number was a fraction of a percentage point behind Larimer County and was more timely than averages in neighboring Adams, Denver, Boulder, Je erson and Weld counties.

For the past six years, Arapahoe County has been the leader in timeliness for processing new SNAP applications, compared to neighboring counties Adams, Denver, Je erson, Weld and others, according to state data.

For SNAP and Medicaid renewals, the county meets required timelines at a slightly lower rate than for new cases. Still, its timeliness is equal to or better than many of the other populous counties in Colorado, according to state data.

Prevost said this is because renewal cases can be more complicated, highlighting the “invisible caseload” and the constant changes over the

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past couple of years. He said the county made a commitment to process new applications as timely as possible.

“We didn’t want to chase our tail trying to always keep up with the federal changes on renewals and sacri ce the front end of the work we do,” he said.

Prevost said his team treats every new SNAP application like an expedited case, meaning it needs to be processed within seven days. is helps them meet timeliness standards, he said, and ensures the sta doesn’t miss any emergency applications.

“If somebody lls out their application incorrectly, our system looks at it and says ‘No, this is not expedited, it’s regular,’” he said. “But when we do the interview, (say) we nd out they put in the wrong information — it’s actually an expedited case. If we didn’t do it within that seven days, then we’re not timely. So we just treat them all like emergency situations.”

To keep up with increasing demands, the human resources department requested more sta members in the county’s 2024 budget. Because the state government increased its funding for the administration of these programs, the Board of Commissioners granted the division that manages SNAP and Medicaid 25 more full-time equivalent employees.

Prevost said the county also has a system that helps create a more ecient work ow for processing cases.

Prevost said delays in processing can often be tied to system issues with the Colorado Bene ts Management System, a statewide database that determines eligibility for many assistance programs.

e Medicaid division employees have sent out their last batch of renewal notices to clients and are waiting on responses from the “invisible cases” that are still out there, Prevost said.

Jane Withers, Denver’s famed ‘Hub Cap Annie,’ dies in Littleton

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BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“Hub Cap Annie” was once a xture on Denver’s East Colfax Avenue.

It was the alter ego of Jane Withers, known for donning a Viking-style costume — a headdress, horns and long gold braids.

“Who would wear that costume if they didn’t have a sense of humor? I think that’s what I liked about her,” said Chris Stieler, a volunteer at the Littleton nursing home where Withers lived her nal days.

Withers, in her 80s, died on April 25, leaving behind a lively story and a legacy of local fame and redemption.

“She’s di erent from anyone I’ve ever met. She always had a story to tell, but she was always concerned about others,” Stieler said, describing her as “crazy, feisty, wild — but denitely a caring person.”

Born in Cleveland and raised in Florida, Withers headed to Denver after getting permission to open a Hub Cap Annie store as a franchise, Stieler said. e business sold used hubcaps for cars back when many cars were equipped with the covers for wheels. Her store arrived in the Mile High City in the early 1980s, where she operated the business until 2008, becoming

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Our newsroom wants to know what matters to you this election year

BY MEGAN VERLEE AND CCM STAFF

One month ago, newsrooms across the state, including ours, launched an ambitious project: invite the people of Colorado to tell us what they want politicians to talk about in this election, and use their answers to help guide the stories we tell.

So far, more than 3,100 people from around the state have responded to that call and lled out the Voter Voices survey. About 100 of the respondents are readers of Colorado Community Media’s two dozen metro area newspapers.

What should candidates for public o ce focus on this year?

“ eir integrity, work ethic, and vision for our country or the entity they will be representing,” said Mindy Mohr, a reader from Arvada. Mohr listed “democracy and good government” as a top concern, with abortion and the economy/cost of

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well-known along the way.

She boasted degrees in psychology and nursing from the University of Florida and worked as a registered nurse, but wanted to “start a di erent life, I believe,” Stieler said.

Her move west saw her grow enamored with hubcaps.

Stieler, who met Withers nine years

living as important issues as well.

e Coloradans who lled out our survey so far make it clear they want politicians to discuss issues like the environment, housing a ordability, immigration, health care and education.

In Walsh, on the southeastern plains, a shortage of health care workers is a driving concern for Rita Hetrick. She runs the long-term care facility in the town of roughly 540 people. Instead of drawing on a local workforce, she relies on pricey sta ng agencies. “We don’t have a stream of cash that’s just available when you’re a small, rural facility.” Hetrick told Voter Voices that state and federal regulations exacerbate the problem and it’s something she wants to see politicians tackle.

Many have also written about their concerns for our democracy itself.

“I want candidates to discuss wholesale reform of our country’s and Colorado’s constitution,” wrote Juan Manuel Ramirez Anzures of

ago, once said to her: “If I asked you what the hubcap looked like for a 1964 Plymouth, would you be able to tell me?

“And she was able to,” Stieler said. Her business life took a seedy turn, dealing in stolen hubcaps, Stieler said. at included getting them “o of cars in the parking lot of Mile High Stadium during Broncos’ games,”

Withers was quoted as saying in Car and Driver magazine. After police raided her store in a sting operation,

Denver. “We need to overhaul them to incorporate reforms like more seats, instant-runo elections, robust publicly nanced elections, and proportional representation.”

We’re also asking how much condence people have in elections, both how they are conducted in Colorado, and around the country. e people responding so far are telling us they have great faith in our state’s election system, but a lot more doubt about whether the election will be conducted fairly nationwide.

e Voter Voices survey is being conducted by 60 newsrooms statewide from Fort Collins to Pueblo, Salida and Alamosa and from Sterling and Kiowa to Grand Junction, Durango and Nucla.

As Regan Tuttle, owner and editor of the San Miguel Basin Forum, put it: “My community is very remote and rural. ey tend to feel that nobody listens. I felt the survey would give them a chance to speak and feel heard …”

she was charged with a felony and convicted, the magazine wrote.

But she pushed on. And she began using her experiences to inspire others, becoming a motivational speaker and making it a point to hire employees who needed mentoring and a second chance, according to the LEADER magazine from Life Care, the nursing home company that housed her in recent years.

“I think she always wanted to redeem herself in a sense,” Stieler said. “She sure made up her mind that she

e project is led by the nonpro t Colorado News Collaborative (COLab) and CPR.

e survey will remain open through this year’s election campaigning, as newsrooms continue to record their communities’ priorities and present what we learn to our readers and listeners.

e goal is not only to respond to what Coloradans statewide and locally say matters to them in our election reporting, but also to challenge candidates to respond directly to voter priorities and concerns.

We invite you not just to ll out the Voter Voices survey, but also to pass it on; share the link with others you know whose opinions we should hear. Colorado Community Media and its two dozen newspapers across the Denver are participating.

You can take the survey at: https://modules.wearehearken. com/cpr/embed/11600/share

was going to be a bene t and help other people.”

At the Life Care Center of Littleton where she lived and had many friends, Withers will be missed.

Stieler, a 72-year-old former realestate agent, remembers Withers’ irreverent comments and what people around her called “Jane-isms,” Stieler said.

“She’s one of a kind,” Stieler said. “And I’ll miss her sense of humor and her stories and just spending time with her.”

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Jessica Vestal, Dax’s mother, said in a phone interview with the Englewood Herald, as the additional charges were filed against Jones on May 3, that she believes the charges are a “step in the right direction.”

“I know that all of the footage has yet to be watched,” Vestal said. “I think we’re all just hoping there is more to come … We’re just hoping that everything within the law that can be applied here is.”

Vestal said prior to the events on the bus, Dax was an “affectionate, loving, smiling, giggling boy” whose mood and behaviors began to shift six months ago.

“It just kind of robbed him of his personhood,” Jessica said.

Blake McBride, Andrew’s father, also noticed behavioral changes in his son, whom he describes as “loving.”

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“To describe Andrew; he’s just a quiet guy who loves to be around everybody,” McBride said. “He loves sharing movies with people. He loves dancing. He’s Andrew.”

McBride feels “50/50” on the additional charges raised against Jones, as he knows Englewood police and prosecutors are “doing what they can with what they have to work with,” but wants more accountability.

“I feel like there should be more charges only because there is so much more time that has gone on and they don’t have all the video,” he said. “I really feel like she is getting away with a lot more than what has been going on versus what the prosecution can actually hold her accountable for.”

The court appearance is one of the first in what could be a drawn-out series of proceedings.

Kevin Yarbrough is the father of 11-year-old Hunter Yarbrough, who also rode Bus L76 with Dax and Andrew and Jones. He said Hunter hasn’t been formally identified as a victim in the case against Jones but police are reviewing video footage and he believes it’s possible that injuries his son sustained, including a broken toe, came from his time on the bus.

“We have documented incidents that we think came from the bus and it would be shocking if it didn’t come from the bus,” Kevin said.

The additional charges come after many Littleton parents and residents expressed their frustration and concerns at two Littleton Board of Education meetings in April, some parents calling for the resignation of district Superintendent Todd Lambert.

Englewood police said the investigation into Jones began in March when the Littleton Police Department contacted the agency

about an incident that occurred on the bus while it was in Englewood.

Police investigators “determined that more than one non-verbal autistic student was assaulted by the suspect on a moving school bus while en route to school,” an initial press release said.

A page on the Rathod | Mohamedbhai firm website detailing the background of the case shows the families hired lawyers to represent them “concerning the mistreatment their children endured.”

“Beginning in approximately September 2023, each family saw significant shifts in their child’s behavior and noticed physical injuries on their child, including unexplained scratches, bruises, a lost tooth, a broken toe, a black eye and other deep bruises on their bodies and feet,” a press release said. “The parents independently communicated their concerns to the Joshua School.”

Littleton Public Schools was also notified of the

concerns and investigation into Jones.

In a letter the district sent on April 5 to the “families of LPS students who ride bus L76 to the Joshua School,” LPS said Jones was hired in August 2023 “after satisfactory reference checks and after passing a thorough background check.”

“She had very limited access to students during her employment with LPS,” the letter continued. “She has had no contact with students since March 19, the day her employment was terminated.”

All the parents said they feel LPS has not addressed or taken accountability for this situation or made efforts to evoke change and prevention. The parents said they have not been formally and directly contacted by the district since April 5.

The parents said their children have been doing better since they removed them from the bus in March and they’re seeking therapy and ways to help their sons heal.

A screenshot of camera footage shows former Littleton Public Schools bus paraprofessional Kiarra Jones on the bus with 10-year-old Dax Vestal. Jones faces 11 child assault and abuse charges.

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Adaptation and resetting expectations

Change is an inevitable part of life. From personal growth to professional development, we constantly encounter situations that require us to pivot, adapt and course correct. Whether it’s shifting market trends, evolving technologies or unforeseen challenges, the ability to recognize when change is necessary and adjust our approach accordingly is essential for suc-

At the core of this ability lies the human mind’s remarkable capacity to perceive change and understand its implications. Our brains are wired to detect patterns, anticipate shifts and respond to new information. is innate cognitive ability allows us to recognize when our current strategies or approaches are no longer e ective and when it’s time to pivot.

One of the key aspects of navigating change is knowing when to pivot. It requires a willingness to

let go of old habits, beliefs or strategies that may no longer serve us. is can be a daunting prospect, as it often involves stepping into the unknown and embracing uncertainty. However, it is precisely this willingness to embrace change that enables us to adapt and thrive in dynamic environments.

Course correction is essential when navigating change. It involves making minor adjustments to our trajectory to stay on course towards our goals. Just as a pilot constantly adjusts the plane’s heading to reach its destination, we must be willing to reassess our approach and make necessary tweaks along the way. is requires humility, self-awareness, and a willingness to learn from our mistakes.

Modifying our approach is often necessary when faced with change. What worked in the past may no longer be e ective in the current landscape. erefore, we must be open to experimenting with new strategies, methodologies or techniques to achieve our objectives. is exibility and adaptability are critical for success in today’s rapidly changing world.

However, perhaps the most challenging aspect of navigating change is resetting our expectations. Change often disrupts our preconceived notions, plans or timelines, forcing us to recalibrate our expectations accordingly. is can be a humbling experience, as it requires us to acknowledge that things may not always go as planned and that setbacks and delays are a natural part of the process.

Resetting expectations also involves managing our mindset and emotions. It’s easy to feel discouraged or frustrated when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks. However, maintaining a positive attitude and focusing on the opportunities that change presents can help us stay resilient and motivated in the face of adversity.

Effective change management requires clear communication and transparency. Leaders must communicate openly with their teams about the reasons for change, the desired outcomes and the steps required to achieve them. This helps build trust, alignment and buy-in among team members, fostering a culture of collabora-

tion and resilience.

Navigating change requires a combination of exibility, adaptability and resilience. It involves recognizing when change is necessary, pivoting as needed, course correcting along the way and modifying our approach as circumstances evolve. It requires resetting our expectations and managing our mindset and emotions e ectively. By embracing change as an opportunity for growth and learning, we can navigate even the most challenging of circumstances with condence and resilience.

How have any recent changes in your life reshaped the way that you see yourself changing or growing? I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can embrace and adapt as needed to the changes around us, 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.

Impacts of Arapahoe County budget limitations

There’s a theme in what we’re hearing from our residents and stakeholders — the county’s budget challenges are complex. Government budgets are complex by nature and county budgets, in particular, can be even more vexing, but we’re working to demystify the process for residents. To that end, last month we unveiled new website tools at www.acbudget. com to help residents better understand the challenges we face in the months ahead. If this is new to you, commissioners are asking residents to consider ei-

Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners — Carrie WarrenGully, Jessica Campbell, Je Baker, Leslie Summey and Bill L. Holen

ther reducing or eliminating many essential services or to consider other alternative funding sources to sustain these services.

Participate in budgeting

On the website, visitors can take advantage of a budget exercise that allows users to allocate a set budget to county services, such as safety programs, law enforcement and road projects. A calculator keeps track of which items are funded and any remaining balance. e hypothetical monthly budgets are based on what a sales tax or property tax adjustment could potentially cost residents if approved by voters.

This is a simplified version of the decisions we make each year during the budget cycle. The exercises help residents understand how budget decisions affect not

only individual departments but the entire county as well. It demonstrates how even small adjustments can make or break critical programs that residents need and demand.

Calculate your impact

Also, a new calculator tool allows property owners to see how much of their property tax would go toward funding essential services if property taxes were raised back to pre-TABOR levels. For example, a home valued at $420,000 would generate $10.82/month to fund essential services, or almost $130 a year. e county receives only about 11% of property taxes to fund services such as the Sheri ’s O ce, Human Services and Public Works.

The budget website also details which services are at risk of reduc-

tion if the county does not develop viable solutions by the end of the year. You can read more about the potential reductions and possible solutions being considered by commissioners. A comment section on the website allows you to share feedback or ask a question. We have heard from many of you over the past few weeks with your thoughts and ideas about the budget — thank you! We encourage all residents to visit the website and learn more about these challenges and the proposed solutions or join us at an engagement event this summer. We need to hear your voice to help guide our e orts.

is column is from the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners — Carrie Warren-Gully, Jessica Campbell, Je Baker, Leslie Summey and Bill L. Holen.

Hospitals are struggling Colorado hospitals face an unprecedented scal squeeze — and the e ects are rippling across our state. e one-two punch hitting hospitals is the combination of untenable shortfalls in government reimbursements to hospitals and the worsening workforce shortage that is raising hospitals’ costs. e result is that patients su er.

After more than 30 years of serving patients through hospitals and clinics, I and my colleagues in the medical equipment business have witnessed the importance of hospitals. e implants, prosthetics and reconstructive products we provide to hospitals and clinics help patients recover from the most di cult conditions. We have seen over and over again how hospitals and health systems offer complex, coordinated care to patients whenever they need it. What’s more, research shows that hospitals tend to wind up treating patients who are sicker, lower-income, and who have more complex health conditions than other types of providers. at’s why it’s so troubling to

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hear that so many of Colorado’s hospitals are on thin ice. When hospitals have to provide more and more care with less and less reimbursement, it directly a ects their nancial viability. If hospitals don’t have the resources they need, patients will bear the brunt of the impact, with impeded access to specialty services and care. Small businesses like mine rest on the tip of the hospital scal spear. We see the coming problems rst, and what we are seeing today is that the status quo isn’t working. Lawmakers need to work on sensible and sustainable policy solutions that protect patients, hospitals and the communities that rely on them.

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Helen Jane Onsager May 30, 1937 - April 12, 2024

Helen J. Onsager, 86, of Centennial, CO, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 12th. She is survived by children Mark (Teresa) Onsager, Dr. Kay (Tom) Toomey, Paul (Julie) Onsager, Lee (Michelle) Onsager, Jill (Tim) Bosworth,

and seven adoring grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at the Elks Lodge at 5749 S. Curtice St., Littleton, CO 80128 at 1:30 pm on June 2, 2024.

See full obit at CremateSimply.com/ obituaries.

How Cinderella City shaped the modern mall

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escribed as a “city under a roof” by devoted amateur historian Josh Goldstein, Cinderella City in Englewood was once one of the largest and most innovative shopping malls in the country.

Created by developer Gerri Von Frellick, Cinderella City opened for business in 1968 and was mostly demolished in 1998. Its history, though short and controversial, helped shape the foundation of the modern mall.

“I think it was well known in the

mall and shopping center industry that Cinderella City was more than a mall, and that was seen by a lot of different people, and who knows how that was taken by generations of urban planners and architects and developers,” said Goldstein, who works as an architectural software engineer.

“ ere were a lot of good and bad things from this mall that we should take as lessons.”

The history

Jack Bu ngton, program director for supply chain management at the University of Denver, said the evolution of American shopping malls began after World War II.

“A highway system was built in the United States and people started moving out in the suburbs and then the rst generation of malls came about, which were strip malls,” Buington said.

In the 1970s and 1980s, a timespan during which Cinderella City was operating, the more traditional style of malls came into the picture.

“Instead of being a strip, it was a single facility, typically cornerstoned by a big department store like JCPenney or something like that,” Bu ngton said.

Goldstein said it took eight years to actually open Cinderella City, as it replaced Englewood’s “beloved city park” and many residents didn’t see a need for a massive shopping center.

Once opened, however, in the rst half of its life, Cinderella City, or “New Englewood,” was a bustling enclosed metropolis.

Divided by color into ve sub-malls so it would be easy to navigate, the space was essentially a rainbow of activity and amenities, some unique to the times, including a large event space, grand fountain, hundreds of

retail shops, o ce space, a massive parking deck and more.

“Cinderella City encapsulated the idea that a mall could be more than a shopping center,” Goldstein said. “It was the biggest mall Von Frellick had built and I think for just a little bit it was the biggest mall in the country, possibly the world.”

Goldstein said the project was also very community-focused as it had outposts of the Englewood Police Department, re department and high school and it featured permanent handprints and busts of locals who helped make the project a reality.

“So it did really well and it did make the splash and impact that was intended,” Goldstein said. “It really made it feel like it was for the community by the community.”

Goldstein said by 1974, the mall accounted for 52% of Englewood’s revenue.

“ ere’s a funnel of stores and activity from Broadway into the shopping center and I think this is when it became evident that they may have created a monster,” Goldstein said.

By the 1980s, despite an attempt at saving the structure that had some minor success, Cinderella City would fall into decay and disrepair due to years of maintenance neglect, competitors and changing times.

Goldstein said the event space was changed, the fountain was removed, retailers began to leave, o ce space was left vacant, the massive parking deck crumbled and crime at the mall increased.

“ ey made a monster,” Goldstein said. “ ey made this thing that was so big and it’s great when you rst build it, but then 10 years down the line, where’s the money going to come from to maintain the repair and replace?”

Bu ngton said in the late 1990s and early 2000s, large stores like Walmart started replacing the traditional mall because it was one store that could o er almost everything at lower prices in a singular location.

In 1998, after discussion and redevelopment plans, Cinderella City was mostly demolished, except for the part that became Englewood’s city hall, and eventually transformed into a transit-oriented development.

Goldstein was driving by with his parents and became interested in the history of the project.

“ ey spoke of it so fondly and I couldn’t quite rationalize the discrepancies between what I was seeing outside the window, which was just absolute destruction and sadness and a big empty hulk where you could see into its innards, and then what they were telling me how amazing, and colorful and fun and enjoyable the mall was in the 1970s,” Goldstein said.

It was Cinderella City that actually inspired Goldstein to go into the architectural software industry.

In 2024, nearly 26 years after its demise, the only structure left standing from Cinderella City is the three-story Englewood Civic Center. Goldstein said this building was a department store attached to the once massive mall.

‘Paradoxically behind the times’

“(Cinderella City) was ahead of its time and it did do good things for the community, but it also in other ways was paradoxically behind the times and did bad things for the community,” Goldstein said.

It cost millions of dollars for the city to demolish the mall and over the years, the area has seen redevelopment but not at the scale of Cinderella City during its heyday, Goldstein said.

“At the time local governments didn’t really know how to handle this, but I think the City of Englewood was faced with a pretty unprecedented situation,” Goldstein said.

Cinderella City was one of the rst

“I think it was a precursor to a lot of other malls that have since fallen,” Goldstein said.

He said Cinderella City wasn’t a sustainable project. It was shaped like an M and had many levels so it could properly t on its property. However, Goldstein said this was an issue for long-term evolution.

“To some degree, Cinderella City wasn’t going to redesign itself out of its own problems because it was inherently a problematic layout and design,” he said.

However, Goldstein said, some aspects of the mall were positive and innovative measures that are seen in modern trends.

e biggest feature was Cinderella City’s Cinder Alley, which was a connection of pathways to various small shops where up-and-coming artists or crafters could sell their goods.

“I think the mixed-use part of it and the community-oriented part of it and the hyper-local part of it are good lessons to take away,” he said. “I am unsurprised that that is a trend and probably always will be a trend, and Cinderella City just happened to get there rst.”

ese days, Bu ngton said malls are all about experience and how to engage consumers.

“If we talk about today, malls are becoming these multipurpose experiential models where there is more of a community,” Bu ngton said.

He explained a big factor into the future of what a mall-type facility looks like now is commercial real estate.  ere are di erent types of real estate including o ce, retail and

industrial, said Bu ngton, who explained that numbers are down for these separately.

“So what a lot of these commercial real estate developers are trying to do is to try to manage these vacancies to make things multipurpose,” Bu ngton said.

Continued impact

Goldstein spent years researching the Cinderella City project and for the last few years has worked to create an immersive digital exhibit featuring the project, which will be in the Englewood Historic Preservation Society’s new museum.  e exhibit will feature a simulation Goldstein has created to pay homage to the project that inspired his career and passion.

“ e simulation is Cinderella City in two di erent eras,” he said. “So, Cinderella City as it appeared in 1968 and the other time period is 1988… You can time travel and you can see what that very same spot looks like 20 years in the future.”

Goldstein said he really wanted to feature the two lives of Cinderella City in both the simulation and the museum exhibit.

As of press deadlines, the museum was slated for a soft opening on May 4.

“(It’s) the life it lived after it was built and the life it lived shortly before it died,” Goldstein said of his simulation.

Bu ngton said technology will inuence how future versions of malls will look for customers.

“ e new model has to be experiential,” Bu ngton said. “It really comes down to innovation.”

PHOTO ON PREVIOUS PAGE: People walking around the Gold Mall in Cinderella City in the early 1970s. The Gold Mall was one of five sub malls that made up the vast structure of Cinderella City.

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A simulated representation of Gold Mall created by architectural software engineer Josh Goldstein. This image is similar to what viewers see when they participate in his simulation of Cinderella City.

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Tackling Colorado's Housing Crisis Requires Comprehensive Legislation

By Elizabeth Kay Marchetti

As our state suffers from a housing crisis that is essentially a humanitarian crisis, the need for strategic action has never been more urgent. The State Senate's proposed Strategic Growth Bill (SB-174) represents a missed opportunity, so it is imperative that we pass HB-1313, the legislation mandating increased density near transit hubs. Only by embracing measures that enable new housing to be built can we hope to alleviate the severe shortage of housing plaguing our communities.

Littleton has been at the forefront of regional discussions regarding transit-oriented communities, recognizing the vital role of public transportation in fostering sustainable development. The recent decision by the Littleton City Council not to oppose the transit-oriented community bill reflects this community’s commitment to urban planning and collaborative efforts that meet the documented needs of the city and region.

The correlation between transit accessibility and housing equity cannot be overstated. By concentrating new homes near transit hubs, we not only address the pressing need for housing but also empower residents with expanded transportation choices.

This isn't merely about building more homes; it's about expanding opportunities and freedom of movement for all members of our community.

While the majority of Front Range voters supported the bond question to enable FasTracks twenty years ago, the realization of the light rail’s full potential has been hampered by local zoning restrictions and so-called “growth limits.”

Cities like Aurora, Denver, and Lone Tree have embraced transit-oriented development, while many suburban cities and towns have resisted such changes. The result is that the metro area continues to grapple with traffic congestion, dangerous air quality, disappointingly low transit ridership numbers, and ever increasing housing costs.

Take, for instance, the case of Aspen Grove shopping center in Littleton. Initially a thriving retail center, located immediately north of the Mineral Avenue light rail station, its vitality has waned due to a lack of nearby residential density. It was understood by the developers that it would succeed financially because of its proximity to all the people living and working in Highlands Ranch. Now that Highlands Ranch is built out and the Park Meadows Mall continues to draw people from miles around, Aspen Grove

has struggled with high vacancy rates for years because of so few shoppers living in close proximity.

The recent proposal to redevelop it into a mixed-use neighborhood with significant numbers of housing units above retail was met with resistance fueled by fear of change and new neighbors. The outrage was led by already-housed people living in large, covenant-controlled homes who claim to want more housing, just not in a spot that might inconvenience them. The proposed number of homes was dramatically reduced (this is a phenomenon happening across the country - hence, skyrocketing housing prices) and therefore won’t likely make a significant, positive impact for the retail center or light rail ridership numbers. Enabling developments that put more homes in close proximity to transit and retail represent precisely the kind of forward-thinking solutions we need to solve the housing crisis and sustain local economies.

The reluctance of some municipalities to embrace transit-oriented development underscores the necessity of state intervention. Local control, while important, has too often resulted in a self-perpetuating cycle of housing scarcity. Typical zoning and

subdivision regulations have prevented denser housing development in suburban communities across the nation since the early 20th century. It's time for the state government to step in and ensure that communities across Colorado have the tools and mandates necessary to address our housing crisis comprehensively.

Littleton, along with other smaller suburbs, has struggled for decades to meet the growing demand for housing near transit. Passing legislation mandating increased density near transit hubs is not just a matter of convenience; it's a moral imperative. We owe it to our residents to enact bold, visionary policies that will pave the way for a more equitable and sustainable future.

Vibrant Littleton advocates for the passage of HB-1313. Only by embracing this bill can we hope to overcome the challenges posed by Colorado's housing crisis and build a brighter tomorrow for all.

Elizabeth Kay Marchetti, AICP has worked as an urban planner for Littleton and other local governments and homebuilders in the metro area. She is a member of Vibrant Littleton, a local organization of people working for housing abundance and safe mobility for all.

Thu 5/09

Ty Segall @ 6pm

Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Englewood

Syrup @ 7pm

Herman's Hideaway, 1578 S Broadway, Denver

Fri 5/10

Daniella Katzir Music: Denver

Ukefest 2024 @ 6pm

Swallow Hill Music, 71 E Yale Ave, Denver

Malcolm Todd @ 6pm

Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Engle‐wood

Rotating Tap Comedy:

Comedy Night @ Chain Reaction Brewing Company @ 7pm

Chain Reaction Brewing Com‐pany, 902 S Lipan St, Denver

Inspector @ 9pm

Stampede, 2430 S Havana St, Aurora

Sat 5/11

Grant Livingston @ 6pm

Toley’s on the Creek, 16728 E Smoky Hill Rd Suite 11C, Centennial

Electric Whiskey Experiment @ 7pm

Donny Benet @ 8pm

Gothic Theatre, Englewood

Donny Benét @ 8pm

Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Engle‐wood

Sun 5/12

Demun Jones Music: Private "Demun Jones' Meet n' Greet @ 4pm

Wild Goose Saloon, Parker

Wed 5/15

Last Train To Juarez: The Englewood Tavern - Englewood, CO w/ Tom McElvain @ 5pm

The Englewood Tavern, 4386 S Broadway, Englewood

Slow Crush @ 6pm

Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Engle‐wood

DJ Rockstar Aaron: Forbidden Bingo Wednesdays - 'Bout Time Pub & Grub @ 7pm

Bout Time Pub & Grub, 3580 S Platte River Dr A, Sheridan

Thu 5/16

Making Movies w/Fruta Brutal @ 6pm

Swallow Hill Music, 71 E Yale Ave, Denver

Southall @ 6:30pm

Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Engle‐wood

Tom Mcelvain Music: Private Party @ 6pm

Green�elds Pool & Sports Bar, 3355 S Yarrow St E101, Lakewood

Private Party, Castle Rock

Mon 5/13

Crestone Peak Ages 13-14 - 2024

League Session #2 @ 3:30pm / $350 May 13th - Jun 29th

Elevation Volleyball Club, 12987 E Adam Aircraft Drive, Englewood. 720-524-4136

Modern Swing Mondays 2024 @ 6pm / $10

Stampede, Aurora

Tue 5/14

Starving Wolves @ 7pm

Moe's Original BBQ, 3295 S Broadway, Englewood

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Miners Alley Shows ‘The Full Monty’

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earing the name “ e Full Monty” probably conjures up a very speci c set of images for most people. Namely, six men whom you wouldn’t think of as strippers doing just that. And to be honest, it’s not like the story isn’t about

are going to show up expecting one thing and they’re going to leave saying, ‘I didn’t see that coming.’”

“It really does touch on a lot of social issues in a sneaky way,” added David Nehls, music director. “It deals with the way see ourselves as men, homophobia, misogyny and body image.”

e show is the rst musical in Miners Alley’s new location and it’s the perfect place for this show, which features live musicians playing all the music written by David Yazbek.

more heart than the lm.”

Get tickets for the musical at https:// minersalley.com/shows/the-fullmonty/.

Arvada director hosts Colorado Film Premiere

But as Nick Sugar, director of the musical version

Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, explains it, stripping is by no means the only thing the show is about.

“ ere are several journeys going on in this show — not just the men, but the women who have been there alongside them the whole time,” he said. “People

“ e Full Monty” runs at Miners Alley, 1100 Miners Alley in Golden, through Sunday, June 2. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. ursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. e show is rated R and recommended for audiences 18-years-old and older.

Based on the 1997 British lm, this musical version has been Americanized and takes place in Bu alo, New York. It follows six unemployed steelworkers who need to make some money fast, so they decide to put on a one-night-only strip show. e cast includes Rory Pierce, Annie Dwyer, Alejandro Roldan and Kelly Alayne Dwyer.

“ ere are live, professional musicians playing what audiences are hearing and these guys work so hard,” Sugar said. “It takes a village to put a production like this on and everyone has come through to gure out how to best do this on the new stage. We just couldn’t do the show with the integrity the script calls for in the old space.”

e musical numbers might be the show-stoppers, but the book, written by Terrence McNally, gives every character a true personality of their own and allows them to grow as the show unfolds.

“It’s great seeing people come together in adverse situations, which is something we can all relate to now,” Nehls said. “I think the stage show has

Arvada resident Christopher Fitzpatrick, the director, editor and producer of the independent music documentary “Oklahoma Breakdown,” is hosting the Colorado premiere of the documentary at the Landmark Mayan eatre, 110 N. Broadway in Denver. e event will begin at 6:30 p.m. on ursday, May 16, followed by a concert by Mike Hosty, the lm’s subject, at the Skylark Lounge, 140 S. Broadway. Fitzpatrick will also participate in a Q&A session after the movie. According to provided information, Hosty “is a one-man band freak of

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nature who also tells jokes.” e lm delves into who the musician is and why he’s content out of the spotlight. It has won numerous lm festival awards since its premiere in 2022. is should be a fascinating evening, so buy tickets at www.eventbrite.com.

Moms get the last laugh at Schoolhouse Theater

We’re all in pretty dire need of laughs

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Abortion Talks,” a lm which displays what can happen when rhetoric changes from toxic to deadly, and how leaders in the abortion debate — all

these days, but moms especially could use a break and some hilarity in their lives. To that end, the Schoolhouse eater, 19650 Mainstreet in Parker, is hosting the Moms Unhinged Standup Comedy Show at 7 p.m. on ursday, May 16.

e show will feature sets on a variety of topics, including motherhood, midlife crises, marriage, divorce and online dating. e performers will be Lisa Lane, Ashley N-g, Stacy Pederson and headliner Janae Burris. is will be a hilarious night for all (yes, men are welcome to attend) as each performer brings their own perspec-

women, three from each side — agreed to begin communicating.

After the 90-minute lm, Kafer conducted a Q&A about the lm and how it relates to the current political atmosphere; one attendee mentioned another controversial topic — gun control, after which the audience of approximately 45 people formed groups

tive and humor to the stage.

Buy tickets at https://parkerarts. org/.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Gary Clark Jr. at Red Rocks

When Texas’ Gary Clark Jr.  rst arrived on the music scene in the early 2010s, he was heralded as the savior of the blues guitar, a modern-day scion of Jimi Hendrix. And while it’s clear that Clark Jr. will always have an affection for the blues, his latest album, “JPEG Raw,” shows how wide-ranging his interests are. ere’s funk, hip-hop, R&B and classic rock all blended to-

of three to practice active listening communication techniques for successful, civil, and productive conversations. Each group member played the role of speaker, listener, and observer for their chosen topic. e twohour session was lively and loud, and though there were polar di erences in opinions regarding the controver-

gether in a heady brew only he could produce.

In support of the album, Clark Jr. will be performing at Red Rocks, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway in Morrison, at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 13. He’ll be joined by the absolute powerhouse legend that is Mavis Staples. is promises to be a great night of live music, so 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.

sial topics, the workshop concluded amicably. e armed Littleton police o cer in her akimbo stance as we exited may have contributed to the super amicable audience. I was impressed with the workshop, the hosts, and the camaraderie of my fellow attendees

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Arapahoe Libraries seeks submissions for annual Teen Art Show

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Arapahoe Libraries is seeking applicants for its annual Teen Art Show, which will be held at Eloise May branch in August. Applications are open until July 1.  e juried art exhibit is for ages 12 to 18 years old. Artists from across the district may apply, Nicole Dumville, coordinator of volunteer services and art galleries, said. Dumville started the art show in 2022.

“We have three art galleries in the library district: at Eloise May, Koelbel and Smoky Hill libraries,” Dumville said. “And, I wanted to create an opportunity for patrons from our teen population to participate in these spaces. I know from working closely with our teen librarians that there is an abundance of talent across our library district.”

Dumville is an artist herself and enjoyed participating in similar events when she was a teenager, as they gave her “the self-assurance and motivation to continue creating.”

“ e last two years, our opening night has drawn huge crowds for our teen artists, who leave beaming with con dence and excitement to keep at their passion,” she said.

“Depending on which gallery

space we are showing in, and the space available, this number varies from 30-60 artists,” Dumville said.

“We hope to showcase at least 40 artists this year.”

For consideration, the show accepts various forms of original, two-dimensional art, including paintings, printed digital art, photography, mixed media and drawing.

“Creativity is a vital form of expression, especially for our teen community,” Dumville said. “Giving them a

submitted.”

Dumville is looking forward to meeting the selected artists and their families and friends opening night of the show.

Meeting our artists and celebrating their exhibition with friends and family on opening night.

“ is is a great opportunity for

have a rst, second and third place winner as well as honorable mentions.”

More info: Applications are accepted until July 1. Artists can apply at bit. ly/teen-art-show-callout. ose selected will be noti ed in the middle of July.

Art submissions from artists showcased in the Teen Art Show at Smoky Hill Public Library.

Former country musician strikes chords of inclusion

Englewood facility trains people with autism in various trades

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Tuning his life’s melody to a profoundly personal note, Danny Combs forged a new path after leaving his career as a country musician. He now spends his days teaching autistic individuals and advocating for the autism community.

Inspired by his son, Dylan Combs, who was diagnosed with autism at a young age, Danny owns started Teaching the Autism Community Trades or TACT, an Englewoodbased organization with a mission to provide skills, con dence and opportunities.

“So, TACT speci cally teaches the trades and we use them holistically as transition skills that lead to employment,” Danny said.

He explained a vast majority of the autism community is unemployed.

TACT has an 83% placement rate for its clients. ere are about 20 employees that assist with teaching a myriad of trades at TACT including auto mechanics, carpentry, welding, cyber security and more.

Danny said TACT partners with

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Clients at Teaching the Autism Community Trades (TACT) working in one of their classes at the facility’s location in Englewood.

PHOTO COURTESY OF DANNY COMBS

Female student team creates device with goal of averting wildlife crashes

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

ey may not have their licenses yet, but four young STEM School Highlands Ranch high schoolers are working to eliminate one of the worst fears for Colorado drivers: hitting wildlife.

e all-female student team, who call themselves STEM’s Rubber Duckies, have designed an infrared device that can detect wildlife and alert drivers. e idea stemmed

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more than 60 employers to help pair clients with the right jobs. Once clients are hired, TACT continues to support the clients in their new settings with employment specialists.

Combs is a fourth-generation tradesman but decided instead to initially pursue music.

“ at was really great and I got to do that for over a decade in Nashville working with artists,” Danny said.

Danny said he did everything from studio work, to recording to management and “everything you can imagine.” Additionally he mentioned he worked with professional musicians including Faith Hill and a then-16year-old Taylor Swift.

After Dylan, now 15, was born and diagnosed with autism, Danny said he decided to retire from music and utilize his master’s degree in education to open TACT.

“I started it in 2016 out of a 1958 Chevy because I like cars and it has grown to this incredible facility in Englewood that now serves hundreds of kids every year,” Danny said.

Danny loves making a di erence in the community and helping students.

“It’s incredibly daunting,” Danny said. “A big part of the job is actually educating and advocating that our community exists.”

Danny said he and other educators work to help students learn how to thrive and be their authentic selves rather than telling them to t a certain mold.

“It feels amazing to get to do what we do, but it feels like we’re just getting started,” Danny said. “It feels like there is so much room for growth. ere’s a long way to go.”

At the TACT facility, located at 2960

from a love for animals and a passion to increase safety for everyone on the road.

“Just with our interesting approaches that our teenage minds can create, we are able to innovate in ways that aren’t seen before and nd solutions that haven’t been found before and create our own impact,” sophomore Bri Scoville said.

e team competed in the “Samsung Solve For Tomorrow” contest where they became state nal-

ists. Sophomore Siddhi Singh, who started the team, said the Rubber Duckies didn’t think they were going to make it that far because they came into the competition late.

As the team advanced, they won thousands of dollars in Samsung gear to help them with their project. Although they didn’t advance to the national nals, the Colorado team have until next March to continue working on their device.

“I wouldn’t necessarily say that we failed,” freshman Robyn Ball-

S. Umatilla St. in Englewood’s northwestern industrial area, Danny said the sta creates the work environments that students might nd themselves in after getting a job.

“So, we’re simulating the workforce in a lot of ways that mimics the job,” Danny said. “We’re trying to alleviate anxiety points.”

Additionally, to help students learn more e ciently, Danny said they are in class sizes of six or fewer and their learning environment is very handson.

“Everything set up in our space here in Englewood is universal design, meaning that it’s accessible for all,” Danny said.

Examples of universal design include ramps rather than stairs, LED lighting rather than uorescent lighting and other features.

In January, Danny received a Citizen Honor Award from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society for his work with his clients and TACT. e Medal of Honor Society is composed of veterans who are awarded medals

heim said. “Because we don’t really fail until we give up and I think if we keep pursuing this as far as we can, we’re gonna get there eventually.” Initially, the device was planned to repel wildlife away from cars by emitting a sound with a cost effective, sustainable and accurate animal detection and driver alert system. rough their research process, the team found that sound didn’t do much to deter animals.

for their acts of heroism. e society also nominates and selects those not in the military through their Citizen Honor Awards in an e ort to recognize those who serve their communities in other ways.

“ ey pick ve individuals a year, hand-chosen by the recipients,” Danny said. “Honestly I thought I was being messed with when they rst called me and told me I had been nominated … When I found out that I won it was really overwhelming. I don’t think I realized just how special it was.”

He said receiving the medal with his fellow honorees was “really powerful.”

Danny said the work he and his 20 employees do is important because the autism community has “value and so much to o er.”

“It’s wild to believe that there are so many laws in place where in a lot of ways it still feels like it’s 1950 for our community,” Danny said.

For example, Danny said, there are laws in place that limit the num-

ber of neurodivergent people that an employer hires; in 37 states subminimum wage is still allowed; and there are laws in place where autistic individuals can lose their government health bene ts if they work too many hours.

“I think the work that we’re doing showcases all of the things that our community can do, and we let that work speak for itself,” Danny said.

When placing clients with employers, Danny said TACT isn’t looking for special treatment or charity but rather making the placement about the “inherent value” of the community.

“ at’s very di erent from what’s been done in the past, and I think our community feels and recognizes that, because it gives them a voice to be their authentic selves and be successful,” Danny said.

TACT is about breaking the stereotype of where autistic individuals typically work.

“Traditionally what happens for our kids when they’re looking for jobs is they get told ‘Oh, OK, do you want to work at the grocery store or do you want to fold napkins in a restaurant?,” Danny said. “And if that’s what they choose, God bless them. Let’s help them do that, but if they want to do something di erent they should have that same equality of opportunity.”

Danny said TACT recently merged with Fedcap, a New York-based workforce development education program company.

e merger with Fedcap will help TACT expand across Colorado and to other states.

“It’s very exciting to think an Englewood, local Colorado company, is making an impact that’s being seen around the country,” Danny said.

For more information on TACT visit www.buildwithtact.org

Danny Combs receives a Citizen Honor Award from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society in Washington for his work with members of the autism community.

PHOTO COURTESY OF DANNY COMBS

DEVICE

So, the team switched to a driver-awareness system. ey programmed a sensor to track motion to trigger a warning light. ey then implemented a more intricate algorithm that clumped speci c temperature data to track animal heat motion with a special camera and calculate if it was getting closer or further from the road.

With arti cial intelligence rapidly progressing, the team used that to their advantage.

“We basically decided to implement a blacklist system,” said Singh. “Whatever it would detect, if it doesn’t match what the IR camera is inputting, it would basically blacklist it so it wouldn’t be caught up by the main camera.”

As the team spoke to di erent sources, many raised doubts. e doubts were centered around real concerns, such as snow or fog obstructing the view of animals, but Dhriti Sinha, a sophomore, said it only pushed the team to look at new perspectives and adapt to changes.

Singh believes a contributing factor to the team’s success was the fact teammates were able to collaborate with one another and were open to pivoting their thinking.

“If you really believe in a problem and you really believe in making a di erence, you have to be willing to adapt,” said Ballheim.

Computer science teacher Tylor Chacon, who sponsors the project, said wildlife-vehicle collisions are hurting both animals and people and it’s a problem that is taken on by governments and large corporations.

“We didn’t realize how big of an issue it was until we got the chance to talk to CDOT,” said Chacon.

CDOT is the Colorado Department of Transportation. Singh learned from CDOT that wildlifevehicle collisions are a top concern.

In 2022, CDOT’s annual roadkill report recorded 7,338 animal deaths throughout the entire state. In region one, which includes Douglas County, there were 778 reported deaths. And, in Douglas County alone, there were 179 deer hit.

One of CDOT’s environmental managers told the team that these kinds of collisions cost Coloradoans up to $80 million every year.

As the team further developed their device, it looked at Tesla’s

open patents that focus on how Teslas detect objects to detect objects.

“With our system, we would essentially identify problem areas in the photo by cross referencing our heat data, the distance data and the object tracking, and using AI to classify it and if all that data checks out, then we can say there’s an accurate chance that an animal is moving into your eld of view,” said Chacon. e team strapped all the components of their device onto a remote control car and with permission of the school’s therapy dog, Daisy, put the device to the test. As the device approached Daisy, a sound alerted the driver.

Looking ahead, Scoville said the team would like to use LiDAR – Light Detection and Ranging technology – because it can detect distance as well as a FlIR thermography camera.

Aimed at lessening the burden on the state, the team said the device could be put in vehicles. For current cars, a micro controller connected to the speaker would receive signals transmitted from the camera. For future cars, it would utilize the same algorithm, but use existing car technologies for cost reduction and sustainability.

“Once we can show some accurate results with raw data, we want to start lobbying to see if the government would adopt our technology and maybe even if regulators would require that technology in future cars,” said Chacon.

With the help of their computer science teacher, four young high schoolers from STEM School Highlands Ranch designed a device to detect wildlife and protect drivers from collisions and became state winners in the Samsung Solve For Tomorrow competition.

PHOTO BY HALEY LENA

Bus assault case spurs preemptive changes in policies

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Douglas County School District is proactively changing its bus monitoring policies in response to allegations that a former Littleton School District paraprofessional harmed children with disabilities as they rode the bus.  e district said it will begin randomly checking video feeds from transportation for special education students, as well as have sta speak with students on a random basis about their experiences taking third-party transportation.

“We are making improvements as a result of the Littleton situation,” Chief Operations O cer Rich Cosgrove said at a recent

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In April, former Littleton Public Schools employee Kiarra Jones, 29, was charged with third degree assault against a juvenile, a felony. Jones is also alleged to have beat other students who are autistic and non-verbal. Englewood police, the charging agency, continues to investigate the case to see if other children were harmed and if more charges are warranted.

Video footage from March 18 shows Jones on a bus with a student whom she appears to strike multiple times.

Jones has been red from Littleton Public Schools. Meanwhile, parents in the district recently called for the resignation of Superintendent Todd Lambert dur-

ing an April meeting of the district’s board of education.

Cosgrove said the district is making changes to its contracts with third-party providers of transportation services to students to try and prevent harm. He added that contractors already face background checks and safety requirements as district provided transportation.

In a statement from the district, spokesperson Paula Hans said the random video checks will allow the district to “promptly identify any issues and ensure strict compliance with safety guidelines.”

For buses that don’t have video surveillance, Hans said district sta will conduct unannounced interviews with students.

A former Littleton Public Schools bus paraprofessional, Kiarra Jones, was arrested and charged with Crimes Against At-Risk Adult/Juvenile - Third Degree Assault.

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TOWN OF BOW MAR, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 341

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF BOW MAR AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE BOW MAR MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE TOWN’S RIGHT OF WAY CODE

WHEREAS, obstructions, boring, and excavations in the Town of Bow Mar (the “Town”) rights of way disrupt and interfere with public use of the rights of way;

WHEREAS, obstructions, boring, and excavations in Town rights of way result in loss of parking and have the potential to negatively impact the public health, safety and welfare of the Bow Mar community;

WHEREAS, it is desirable to adopt policies and regulations which will enable the Town to gain greater control over the disruption and interference with the public use of public streets and rights of way, to provide for the health, safety and well-being of the Town’s residents and users of Town streets;

WHEREAS, significant public funds have been invested to acquire, build, maintain and repair the streets within the Town and cuts and excavations in the streets reduce the useful life of the pavement infrastructure;

WHEREAS, significant public funds have been invested to place and maintain landscaping within public rights of way in the Town and cuts and excavations in the public rights of way cause damage to, and increase the costs of maintaining that landscaping;

WHEREAS, at the present time, the Town’s Department of Public Works does not have a detailed map or database indicating the location, nature, or extent of the entire system underground utility and telecommunications facilities;

WHEREAS, the various public and commercial utilities, broadband and communications providers and similar entities which install, maintain, and operate facilities under the Town’s streets are constrained, from time to time, to make excavation cuts which degrade the surfaces of these thoroughfares, thereby reducing their useful life;

WHEREAS, operators of motor vehicles (private and commercial) pay added gasoline taxes to compensate for the damage their vehicles cause to Town streets and roads. Part of these taxes are used by the federal government (the federal highway “trust fund”) for construction and maintenance of interstate and federal highways. The State of Colorado annually transfers revenue from gasoline taxes to the Town for street maintenance. Public and commercial utilities, broadband and communications providers and similar entities which degrade the streets presently do not adequately pay for the direct costs of the damage done to the roadway surfaces;

WHEREAS, demand for access to broadband services is growing, and to fill such demand, more broadband network infrastructure is being installed in Rights of Way;

WHEREAS, in nearby jurisdictions, the demand for access and the number of entities seeking to install Facilities has sometimes resulted in multiple, serial Excavations within the Rights of Way, which can and has resulted in traffic disruption, a weakening of pavement integrity, and a shortening of the useful life of paved surfaces, the effect of which can be mitigated with proper planning and oversight as set forth herein;

WHEREAS, while Colorado statutes, particularly, C.R.S. § 38-5.5-109, contains some procedures for addressing joint trenching in connection with broadband provider operations in the Rights of Way, at the present time there is no formal mechanism nor legal requirement that all public and commercial entities coordinate Excavation in the Rights of Way, and construct Facilities in a manner that will minimize future

Excavations; and

WHEREAS, the Town intends to responsibly manage its Rights of Way by anticipating such demand and planning accordingly.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it enacted by the Town of Bow Mar as follows:

Section 1. Repeal and Replace Chapter 11, Article 1 of the Bow Mar Municipal Bode. Chapter 11, Article 1 of the Bow Mar Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and reenacted as follows:

Sec. 11-1. – Purpose and Objectives.

A. Purpose. This Article provides principles, procedures and associated funding for the placement and coordination of Structures and Facilities, construction excavation encroachments and Work activities within or upon any Public Rights of Way, and to protect the integrity of the road system within the Town. To achieve these purposes, it is necessary to require permits of private users of the Public Rights of Way, to establish Permit procedures and to fix and collect fees and charges.

B. Objectives. Public and private uses of Public Rights of Way for location of Facilities employed in the provision of public services should, in the interests of the general welfare, be accommodated; however, the Town must ensure that the primary purpose of the Rights of Way, the safe and efficient passage of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, is maintained to the greatest extent possible. In addition, the value of other public and private installations, roadways, Facilities and properties should be protected, competing uses must be reconciled, and the public safety preserved. The use of the Rights of Way corridors for location of Facilities is secondary to these public objectives. This Article is intended to strike a balance between the public need for efficient, safe transportation routes and the use of Rights of Way for location of Facilities by public and private entities. It thus has several objectives:

1. To ensure that the public safety is maintained and that public inconvenience is minimized.

2. To protect the Town’s and other Public Infrastructure investment by establishing repair standards for the pavement, Facilities, and property in the Public Rights of way, when Work is accomplished.

3. To facilitate Work within the Rights of Way through the standardization of regulations.

4. To maintain an efficient Permit process.

5. To conserve and fairly apportion the limited physical capacity of the Public Rights of Way held in public trust by the Town.

6. To establish a public policy for enabling the Town to discharge its public trust consistent with the rapidly evolving federal and state regulatory policies, industry competition and technological development.

7. To promote and incentivize cooperation among the Permittees (as defined herein) and the Town in the occupation of the Public Rights of Way, and Work therein, to (i) eliminate duplication of construction that is wasteful, unnecessary or unsightly, (ii) lower the Permittee’s program costs and the Town’s costs of providing services to the public, and (iii) minimize street cuts.

8. To assure that the Town can continue to fairly and responsibly protect the public health, safety, and welfare.

Sec. 11-2. – Definitions

For the purpose of this chapter the following words shall have the following meanings:

A.“Applicant” means an Owner or duly authorized agent of such Owner, who has submitted an applica-

tion for a Permit to Excavate in the Rights of Way.

B. “Appurtenances” means transformers, switching boxes, gas regulator stations, terminal boxes, meter cabinets, pedestals, junction boxes, handholes substations, system amplifiers, power supplies, pump stations, manholes, valves and valve housings and other devices that are necessary to the function of electric, communications, cable television, water, sewer, storm water, natural gas, broadband, and other utilities and services.

C. “Contractor” means A Person, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity who undertakes to construct, install, alter, move, remove, trim, demolish, repair, replace, Excavate, or add to any improvements covered by this Article, that requires work, workers, or equipment to be in the Public Right of Way in the process of performing the above named operations.

D. “Department” means the Town of Bow Mar Department of Public Works.

E. “Developer” means the Person, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity who is improving a parcel of land within the Town and who is legally responsible to the Town for the construction of improvements within a subdivision or as a condition of a building permit or other land use or development authorization.

F. “Commissioner” means the Public Works Commissioner of the Town or their authorized representative.

G. “Duct” or “Conduit” means a single enclosed raceway for cables, fiber optics or other wires.

H. “Emergency” means any event which may threaten public health or safety, or that results in an interruption in the provision of services, including, but not limited to, damaged or leaking water or gas Conduit systems, damaged, plugged, or leaking sewer or storm drain Conduit systems, damaged electrical and communications Facilities, and advanced notice of needed repairs is impracticable under the circumstances.

I. “Excavate” means any Work in the surface or subsurface of the Rights of Way, including, but not limited to opening the Rights of Way; boring; installing, servicing, repairing or modifying any Facility(ies) in or under the surface or subsurface of the Rights of Way, and restoring the surface and subsurface of the Rights of Way.

J. “Facilities” means, including, without limitation, any pipes, Conduits, wires, cables, amplifiers, transformers, fiber optic lines, antennae, poles, street lights, Ducts, fixtures and Appurtenances and other like equipment used in connection with transmitting, receiving, distributing, offering, and providing broadband, utility and other services.

K. “Fence” means any artificially constructed barrier of wood, masonry, stone, wire, metal, or any other manufactured material or combination of materials erected to enclose partition, beautify, mark, or screen areas of land.

L. “Infrastructure” means any public facility, system, or improvement including, without limitation, water and sewer mains and Appurtenances, storm drains and Structures, streets, traffic signal poles and Appurtenances, Conduits, signs, landscape improvements, and public safety equipment.

M. “Landscaping” means materials, including without limitation, grass, ground cover, shrubs, vines, hedges, or trees and non living natural materials commonly used in landscape development, as well as attendant irrigation systems.

N. “Major Work” or “Major Excavation Work” means any reasonably foreseeable Excavation that will affect the Rights of Way for more than five (5) consecutive calendar days.

O. “Owner” means any Person, including the Town,

who owns any Facilities that are or are proposed to be installed or maintained in the Rights of Way.

P. “Permit” means any authorization for use of the Public Rights of Way granted in accordance with the terms of this Code, and the laws and policies of the Town.

Q. “Permittee” means the holder of a valid Permit issued pursuant to this Article and other applicable provisions of applicable law for Excavation in the Rights of Way.

R. “Person” means any person, firm, partnership, special, metropolitan, or general district, association, corporation, company, or organization of any kind.

S. “Public Rights of Way” or “Rights of Way” or “Public Way” means any public street, way, place, public utility or similar easement, and Town owned right of way dedicated to public use.

T. “Routine Maintenance” means maintenance of Facilities or Landscaping in the Public Rights of Way which does not involve excavation, installation of new Facilities, lane closures, sidewalk closures or damage to any portion of the Public Rights of Way.

U. “Specifications” means engineering regulations, construction specifications, and design standards adopted by the Town.

V. “Stop Work Order” means the order directing that work cease as described in Section 11-25 of this Code.

W. “Structure” means anything constructed or erected with a fixed location below, on, or above grade, including, without limitation, foundations, Fences, retaining walls, awnings, balconies, and canopies.

X. “Surplus Ducts or Conduits” are Conduits or Ducts other than those occupied by Permittee or any prior Permittee, or unoccupied Ducts held by Permittee as emergency use spares, or other unoccupied Ducts that Permittee reasonably expects to use within three (3) years from the date of a request for use.

Y. “Traffic Control Supervisor” is a person who is responsible for implementing a traffic control plan, setting up, and operating traffic control devices as required by this Code and who has satisfied the training and certification requirements as established by the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Procedural Directive on Mandatory Traffic Control Training dated September 22, 2022, or as amended.

Z. “Work” means any labor performed on, or any use or storage of equipment or materials, including without limitation, construction of streets and all related Appurtenances, fixtures, improvements, sidewalks, bus shelters, bus loading pads, street lights, and traffic signal devices. It shall also mean construction, maintenance, and repair of all underground structures such as pipes, Conduit, Ducts, tunnels, manholes, vaults, buried cable, wire, or any other similar structure located below surface, and installation of overhead poles used for any purpose. “Work” does not include the construction or replacement of a driveway as provided in Section 11-4(E), below.

Sec. 11-3.

– Police Powers

The Permittee’s rights hereunder are subject to the police powers of the Town, which include the power to adopt and enforce ordinances, including amendments to this Article, necessary to the safety, health, and welfare of the public. The Permittee shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances enacted, or hereafter enacted, by the Town or any other legally constituted governmental unit having lawful jurisdiction over the subject matter hereof. The Town reserves the right to exercise its police powers, notwithstanding anything in this Article and the Permit to the contrary. Any conflict between the provisions of this Article or the Permit and any other present or future lawful exercise of the Town’s police powers shall be resolved in favor of the latter.

Sec. 11-4. – Permit Required

A. No Person except a person exempted by contract with the Town shall undertake or permit to be undertaken any construction, excavation, or Work in the Public Rights of Way without first obtaining a Permit from the Town as set forth in this Article, except as provided in Section 11-24 of this Code. Each Permit obtained, along with associated documents, shall be maintained on the job site and available for inspection upon request by any officer or employee of the Town. Such a Permit shall be valid for one (1) year.

B. Construction, excavation or Work area. No Permittee shall perform construction, excavation, or Work in an area larger or at a location different, or for a longer period of time than that specified in the Permit or Permit application. If, after construction, excavation, or Work is commenced under an approved Permit, it becomes necessary to perform construction, excavation, or Work in a larger or different area than originally requested under the application or for a longer period of time, the Permittee shall notify the Commissioner immediately and within twenty four (24) hours shall file a supplementary application for the additional construction, excavation, or Work.

C. Permit transferability or assignability. The Applicant may subcontract the Work to be performed under a Permit provided that the Permittee shall be and remain responsible for the performance of the Work under the Permit and all insurance and financial security as required. Permits are transferable and assignable if the transferee or assignee posts all required security pursuant to this Article and agrees to be bound by all requirements of the Permit and the Code.

D. Except as provided in Section 11-24 of this Code, any Person or utility found to be occupying or conducting any excavation activity within the Public Rights of Way without having first obtained the required Permit(s) shall immediately cease all activity (exclusive of actions required to stabilize the area) and be required to obtain a Permit before Work may be restarted. A surcharge to be set by Board of Trustees resolution shall be required in addition to all applicable Permit fees.

E. A Permit is not required for a homeowner seeking to make a curb cut or connect any driveway or other means of residential access to any Public Rights of Way within the Town, provided that no Work or Major Excavation Work, as defined in this Article, is required for such project. Prior to commencing such a project, a homeowner shall submit a Driveway Application, on forms furnished by the Commissioner.

Sec. 11-5. – Permit Application

A. An Applicant for a Permit to allow construction, excavation, or Work in the Public Rights of Way under this section shall:

1. File a written application on forms furnished by the Town which include the following: the date of application; the name and address of the Applicant; the name and address of the Developer, Contractor or subcontractor licensed to perform Work in the Public Rights of Way; the exact location of the proposed construction, excavation or Work activity; the type of existing public Infrastructure (street pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalks or utilities) impacted by the construction, excavation or Work; the purpose of the proposed construction, excavation or Work; the dates for beginning and ending the proposed construction, excavation or Work; proposed hours of Work; itemization of the total cost of restoration if required, based upon R.S. Means Estimating Standards or at the discretion of the Commissioner, other published street repair cost estimating standards; and type of Work proposed.

2. Include an affirmative statement that the Applicant or its Contractor is not delinquent in payments due to the Town on prior Work.

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3. Attach copies of all Permits or licenses (including required insurance, deposits, bonding, and warranties) required to do the proposed Work, and to Work in the Public Rights of Way, if licenses or Permits are required under the laws of the United States, the State of Colorado, or the ordinances or regulations of the Town. If relevant permits or licenses have been applied for but not yet received, provide a written statement so indicating. Copies of any such permits or licenses shall be provided to the Town within forty-eight (48) hours after receipt.

4. Provide a satisfactory plan of Work acceptable to the Commissioner showing protection of the subject property and adjacent properties.

5. Provide a satisfactory plan for the protection of existing Landscaping acceptable to the Commissioner, when the Town determines that damage may occur.

6. Include a signed statement verifying that all orders issued by the Town to the Applicant, requiring the Applicant to correct deficiencies under previous Permits issued under this Code, have been satisfied. This verification shall not apply to outstanding claims which are honestly and reasonably disputed by the Applicant, if the Applicant and the Town are negotiating in good faith to resolve the dispute.

7. Include with the application engineering construction drawings or site plans including without limitation existing and proposed topography, drainage patterns, storm drainage features, and utility routes for the proposed construction, excavation, or Work.

8. Include with the application a satisfactory traffic control plan prepared by a certified Traffic Control Supervisor and erosion protection plan, prepared by an engineer licensed by the State of Colorado for the proposed construction, excavation, or Work.

9. Include a statement indicating any proposed joint use or ownership of the Facility; any known existing Facility or Permit of the Applicant at this location; any known existing Facility of others with which the proposed installations might conflict; and the name, address and telephone number of a representative of the Applicant available to review proposed locations at the site.

10. Pay the fees prescribed by this Code.

B. Applicants shall update any new information on Permit applications within ten (10) days after any material change occurs.

C. Joint Applications. Applicants may apply jointly for Permits to Work in Public Rights of Way at the same time and place. Applicants who apply jointly for Permits may share in the payment of the Permit fee. Applicants must agree among themselves as to the portion each shall pay.

Sec. 11-6. – Blanket Maintenance Permits

A. A Public Rights of Way Permit shall not be required for Routine Maintenance in the Public Rights of Way. However, other maintenance operations within the Public Rights of Way which involve traffic lane closures shall require a Public Rights of Way Permit. To expedite the process for ongoing maintenance operations, owners of Facilities within the Public Rights of Way may, at their sole option and in the alternative to obtaining individual public Rights of Way permits, obtain a blanket maintenance Permit pursuant to this Section.

B. A blanket maintenance Permit shall be valid from the date of issuance of the Permit for up to twelve (12) consecutive months. Under no circumstances shall a blanket maintenance Permit be valid for more than one (1) year.

C. A blanket maintenance Permit shall not, under any circumstances, authorize any pavement disturbance or installation of new Facilities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, existing Facilities may be removed and replaced with new Facilities, if no Major Excavation Work or pavement disturbance is required.

D. Any Person seeking a blanket maintenance Permit shall file an application on a form provided by the Town which includes the following information:

1. The date of application.

2. The name, address and telephone number of the Applicant.

3. A general description of the maintenance operations.

4. Any location of maintenance operations known at the time of application.

5. Traffic control plans as required by this Section and

Section 11-14 of this Code.

6. If applicable, documentation of the approval for Work required in landscaped medians.

E. The applicable Permit fee as set by Section 11-7 of this Code, shall accompany the application when submitted.

F. Blanket maintenance Permits shall be subject to all applicable provisions of this Code.

G. A blanket maintenance Permit shall not require a performance bond, letter of credit or warranty. Work performed pursuant to a blanket maintenance Permit shall not be subject to the specific inspections set forth in Section 11-11 of this Code, but may be subject to random inspection by the Town to ensure compliance with the terms of the blanket maintenance Permit and applicable provisions of this Code.

Sec. 11-7. – Permit Fee

Before a Permit is issued pursuant to this Article, the Applicant shall pay to the Town a Permit fee, which shall be determined in accordance with a fee schedule adopted by the Town Board of Trustees by resolution. Fees will be reasonably related to the costs inherent in managing the Public Rights of Way. As used in this Article, these costs include without limitation the costs of permitting Rights of Way occupants, verifying Rights of Way occupation, mapping Rights of Way occupations, inspecting job sites and Rights of Way restorations, and administering this Article.

Sec. 11-8. – Insurance and Indemnification

A. Unless otherwise specified in a franchise agreement between the Permittee and the Town, prior to the granting of any Permit, the Permittee shall file with the Town an insurance policy or certificate in a form satisfactory to the Town with coverage as follows:

1. The Permittee shall carry and maintain in full effect at all times a commercial general liability policy, including broad form property damage, completed operations contractual liability, explosion hazard, collapse hazard, underground property damage hazard, commonly known as XCU, for limits not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) each occurrence for damages of bodily injury or death to one or more Persons; and one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) each occurrence for damage to or destruction of property.

2. Workers compensation insurance as required by state law.

3. Town departments shall be relieved of the obligation of submitting a certificate of insurance.

4. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Commissioner may waive any insurance requirement or other requirements addressing financial security for (i) a governmental entity, or (ii) other entity if such other entity is deemed to provide sufficient coverage through selfinsurance, in their sole discretion.

B. Whenever any Person has filed with the Town evidence of insurance or self-insurance as required, any additional or subsequent Permit holder in the employ of said initial Person may, at the discretion of the Town, be excused from depositing or filing any additional evidence of insurance if such employee is fully covered by the Permittee’s insurance policy.

C. Each Permittee shall construct, maintain, and operate its Facilities in a manner which provides protection against injury or damage to Persons or property.

1. The Permittee, for itself and its related entities, agents, employees, subcontractors, and the agents and employees of said subcontractors, shall save the Town harmless, defend, and indemnify the Town, its successors, assigns, officers, employees, agents, and appointed and elected officials from and against all liability or damage and all claims or demands whatsoever in nature unless caused by the negligent or intentional acts of the Town, and reimburse the Town for all its reasonable expenses, as incurred, arising out of the installation, maintenance, operation or any other Work or activity in the Public Rights of Way or by the Permittee related to its use thereof, including without limitation the actions of the Permittee, its employees, agents, Contractors, related entities, successors and assigns, or the securing of and the exercise by the Permittee of the Permit rights granted in the Permit, including any third party claims, administrative hearings, and litigation; whether or not any act or omission complained of is authorized, allowed, or prohibited by this Code or other applicable law.

2. Following receipt of written notification of any claim the Permittee shall have the right to defend the Town regarding all third-party actions, damages and penalties arising in any way out of the exercise of any rights

in the Permit. If at any time, however, Permittee refuses to defend, and the Town elects to defend itself regarding such matters, the Permittee shall pay all reasonable expenses incurred by the Town related to its defense.

3. If the Town institutes litigation against the Permittee for a breach of the Permit or for an interpretation of this Article and the Town is the prevailing party, the Permittee shall reimburse the Town for all costs related hereto, including reasonable attorney’s fees. The Permittee shall not be obligated to hold harmless or indemnify the Town for claims or demands to the extent that they are due to the negligence, or any intentional or willful acts of the Town or any of its officers, employees, or agents.

4. In the event the Permittee is a public entity, the indemnification requirements of this section shall be subject to the provisions of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, C.R.S. § 24-10-102, et seq.

Sec. 11-9. – Performance Bond or Letter of Credit

A. Unless otherwise specified in a franchise agreement between the Permittee and the Town, before any Permit required by this chapter shall be issued to an Applicant, the Applicant shall file with the Commissioner a bond or letter of credit in favor of the Town in an amount equal to the total cost of construction, including labor and materials, or five thousand dollars ($5000.00), whichever is greater. The bond or letter of credit shall be executed by the Applicant as principal and by at least one surety upon whom service of process may be had in the state. The bond or letter of credit shall be conditioned upon the Applicant fully complying with all provisions of the Permit, and upon payment of all judgments and costs rendered against the Applicant for any violation of Permit provisions that may be recovered against the Applicant by any Person for damages arising out of any negligent or wrongful acts of the Applicant in the performance of Work done pursuant to the Permit. The Town may bring an action on the bond or letter of credit on its own behalf or on behalf of any Person so aggrieved as beneficiary. The bond or letter of credit must be approved by the Town’s Finance Commissioner as to form and as to the responsibility of the surety thereon prior to the issuance of the Permit. However, the Town may waive the requirements of any such bond or letter of credit or may permit the Applicant to post a bond without surety thereon upon finding that the Applicant has financial stability and assets located in the state to satisfy any claims intended to be protected against the security required by this section.

B. A letter of responsibility will be accepted in lieu of a performance bond or letter of credit from all public utilities, all franchised entities, and all metropolitan, water and sanitation districts operating within the Town.

C. The performance bond, letter of credit or letter of responsibility shall remain in force and effect for a minimum of two (2) years after completion and acceptance of the street cut, excavation or lane closure.

Sec. 11-10. – Performance Warranty and Guarantee

A. Any warranty made hereunder shall serve as security for the performance of Work necessary to repair the Public Rights of Way if the Permittee fails to make the necessary repairs or to complete the Work under the Permit.

B. The Permittee, by acceptance of the Permit, expressly warrants and guarantees complete performance of the Work in a manner acceptable to the Town and warrants and guarantees all Work done for a period of two (2) years after the date of probationary acceptance, and agrees to maintain upon demand and to make all necessary repairs during the two (2) year period. This warranty shall include all repairs and actions needed as a result of:

1. Defects in workmanship;

2. Settling of fills or excavations;

3. Any unauthorized deviations from the approved plans and Specifications;

4. Failure to barricade;

5. Failure to clean up during and after performance of the Work; and

6. Any other violation of this chapter or the ordinances of the Town.

C. The two (2) year warranty period shall run from the date of the Town’s probationary acceptance of the Work. If repairs are required during the two (2) year warranty period, those repairs need only be warranted until the end of the initial two (2) year period starting with the date of probationary acceptance. It is not necessary that a new two (2) year warranty be provided for subsequent repairs after probationary acceptance.

D. At any time prior to completion of the two (2) year warranty period, the Town may notify the Permittee in writing of any needed repairs. Such repairs shall be completed within twenty-four (24) hours if the defects are determined by the Town to be an imminent danger to the public health, safety and welfare. Non-Emergency repairs shall be completed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice.

The warranty described in this section shall cover only those areas of Work undertaken by a Permittee, and not directly impacted by the Work of any other Permittee or the Town. If a portion of Work warranted by Permittee is subsequently impacted by Work of another Permittee or the Town during the warranty period, that other Permittee or the Town shall assume responsibility for repair to the subsequently impacted section of Rights of Way.

Sec. 11-11. – Inspections

A minimum of three inspections shall take place. First, the Permittee shall request that the Town conduct a pre-construction inspection, to determine any necessary conditions for the Permit. Second, the Permittee shall request a post-construction inspection following the completion of the Work. Probationary acceptance will be made if all Work meets Town and Permit standards. Third, approximately thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the two year guarantee, the Permittee shall request that the Town conduct a final inspection of the completed Work. If the Work is still satisfactory the bond or letter of credit shall be returned or allowed to expire, with a letter of final acceptance, less any amounts needed to complete Work not done by Permittee. Upon review of the application for a Permit, the Commissioner shall determine how many additional inspections, if any, may be required. For Work which does not involve material disturbance in the Rights of Way, the Commissioner shall waive the final inspection and the performance bond or letter of credit.

Sec. 11-12. – Public Safety

The Permittee shall maintain a safe Work area, free of safety hazards. The Town may make any repair necessary to eliminate any safety hazards not performed as directed. Any such Work performed by the Town shall be completed and billed to the Permittee. The Permittee shall pay all such charges within 30 days of the statement date. If the Permittee fails to pay such charges within the prescribed time period, the Town may, in addition to taking other collection remedies, seek reimbursement through the warranty guarantee. The Town shall not issue any further Permits of any kind to said Permittee, until all outstanding charges (except those outstanding charges that are honestly and reasonably disputed by the Permittee and being negotiated in good faith with the Town) have been paid in full.

Sec. 11-13. – Time of Completion

All Work covered by the Permit shall be completed by the date stated on the application. Permits shall be void if Work has not commenced within forty-five (45) days after issuance, unless an extension has been granted by the Commissioner. Performance bonds, letters of credit or letters of responsibility deposited as a performance warranty guarantee for individual Permits will be returned after voiding of the Permit, with administrative and any other Town costs deducted.

Sec. 11-14. – Traffic Control

A. When it is necessary to obstruct traffic, a traffic control plan shall be submitted to the Town prior to starting construction. No Permit will be issued until the plan is approved by the Town. No Permittee shall block access to and from private property, block emergency vehicles, block access to fire hydrants, fire stations, fire escapes, water valves, underground vaults, valve housing Structures, or any other vital equipment unless the Permittee provides the Town with written verification of written notice delivered to the Owner or occupant of the facility, equipment or property at least 48 hours in advance. If a street closing is desired, the Applicant will request the assistance and obtain the approval of the Commissioner. It shall be the responsibility of the Permittee to notify and coordinate all Work in the Public Way with police, fire, ambulance, other government entities, and transit organizations.

B. When necessary for public safety, the Permittee shall employ flag persons whose duties shall be to control traffic around or through the construction site. The use of flag persons may be required by the Commissioner.

C. Unless approved by the Commissioner, the Permittee shall not impede rush hour traffic during the morning or evening rush hours. No construction shall be performed, nor shall any traffic lane be closed to traffic during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. or 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. without the approval of the Commissioner.

D. Traffic control devices, as defined in Part VI of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, must be used whenever it is necessary to close a traffic lane or sidewalk. Traffic control devices are to be supplied by the Permittee. If used at night, they must be reflectorized and must be illuminated or have barricade warning lights if requested by the Commissioner.

E. Oil flares or kerosene lanterns are not allowed as means of illumination. Nighttime Work area flood lighting shall not be allowed to spill out of the construction area in such a way as to disturb, annoy, or endanger the comfort, health, or peace of others.

F. Part VI of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices or any successor publication thereto shall be used as a guide for all maintenance and construction signing. The Permittee shall illustrate on the Permit the warning and control devices proposed for use. At the direction of the Commissioner, such warning and control devices shall be modified.

G. Maintenance and Construction Signing. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining all Work area signing and barricading during construction operations as well as any signs and barricades that are needed to protect roadway users and pedestrians during non-work hours. During non-work hours, all construction Work area signs that are not appropriate shall be removed, covered, or turned around so that they do not face traffic. Any deficiencies noted during nonwork hours by the Town shall be corrected immediately by the Contractor. For purposes of this section “immediately” means 30 minutes from verbal notification. If Contractor is not available or cannot be found, the Town may make such corrections and the Contractor shall pay the actual costs plus a penalty of fifty percent (50%) of the amount thereof.

Sec. 11-15. – General Rights of Way Use and Construction

A. Minimal Interference. Work in the Rights of Way, on other public property, near public property, or on or near private property shall be done in a manner that causes the least interference with the rights and reasonable convenience of property owners and residents. Permittee’s Facilities shall be constructed and maintained in such manner as not to interfere with sewers, water pipes, or any other property of the Town, or with any other pipes, wires, Conduits, pedestals, Structures, or other Facilities that may have been laid in the Rights of Way by, or under, the Town’s authority. The Permittee’s Facilities shall be located, erected and maintained so as not to endanger or interfere with the lives of Persons, or to interfere with new improvements the Town may deem proper to make or to unnecessarily hinder or obstruct the free use of the Rights of Way or other public property, and shall not interfere with the travel and use of public places by the public during the construction, repair, operation or removal thereof, and shall not obstruct or impede traffic, except as approved under a traffic control plan or as provided under Section 11-24 of this Code.

B. Underground Construction and Use of Poles.

1. When required by general ordinances, resolutions, regulations or rules of the Town or applicable state or federal law, Permittee’s Facilities shall be placed underground at no cost to the Town. Placing Facilities underground does not preclude the use of groundmounted Appurtenances.

2. Where all Facilities are installed underground at the time of Permittee’s construction, or when all such Facilities are subsequently placed underground, all Permittee Facilities that by their nature can function underground, shall also be placed underground at no expense to the Town unless funding is generally available for such relocation to all users of the Rights of Way. Related equipment, such as pedestals, must be placed in accordance with the Town’s applicable code requirements and rules.

3. Should the Town desire to place its own Facilities in trenches or bores opened by the Permittee, the Permittee shall cooperate with the Town in any construction by the Permittee that involves trenching or boring, provided that the Town has first notified the Permittee in some manner that it is interested in sharing the trenches or bores in the area where the Permittee’s construction is occurring. The Permittee shall allow the Town to place its Facilities in the Permittee’s trenches and bores, provided the Town incurs any incremental increase in cost of the trenching and boring. Should the Town desire to install Facilities such as Ducts or Conduit for the possible use of other entities, then the Permittee shall allow the Town to place these Facilities in the Permittee’s trenches and bores, provided the Town shares proportionally in the cost of trenching and boring. The Town shall be responsible for

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maintaining its respective Facilities buried in the Permittee’s trenches and bores under this paragraph.

D. Use of Conduits by the Town. Unless otherwise restricted by tariff, the Town may install or affix and maintain its own Facilities for Town purposes in or upon any of Permittee’s Ducts, Conduits or equipment in the Rights of Way and other public places, at a charge to be negotiated between the parties, to the extent space therein or thereon is reasonably available, and pursuant to all applicable ordinances and codes. For the purposes of this subsection, “Town purposes” include without limitation the use of the Structures and installations for Town fire, police, traffic, water, telephone, or signal systems.

E. Common Users.

1. The Rights of Way have a finite capacity for containing Facilities. Therefore, whenever the Town determines it is impracticable to permit construction of an underground Conduit system by any other entity which may at the time have authority to construct or maintain Conduits or Ducts in the Rights of Way, but excluding entities providing services in competition with Permittee, and unless otherwise prohibited by federal or state law or regulations, the Town may require Permittee to afford to such entity the right to use Permittee’s Surplus Ducts or Conduits in common with Permittee, pursuant to the terms and conditions of an agreement for use of Surplus Ducts or Conduits entered into by Permittee and the other entity. Nothing herein shall require Permittee to enter into an agreement with such entity if, in Permittee’s reasonable determination, such an agreement could compromise the integrity of the Permittee’s Facilities.

2. All Facilities shall meet any applicable local, state, and federal clearance and other safety requirements, be adequately grounded and anchored, and meet the provisions of contracts executed between Permittee and the other common user. Permittee may, at its option, correct any attachment deficiencies and charge the common user for its costs. Each common user shall pay Permittee for any fines, fees, damages or other costs the common user’s attachments cause Permittee to incur.

Sec. 11-16. – Joint Planning and Construction Coordination of Excavations

A. Excavations in Town Rights of Way disrupt and interfere with the public use of Town streets and can either damage the pavement and Landscaping or preclude future Landscaping or other installations in the Right of Way. The purpose of this Section is to reduce this disruption, interference and damage of the Right of Way by promoting and incentivizing better coordination among Permittees making excavations and the Town. Better coordination will assist in minimizing the number of excavations being made wherever feasible, and will ensure the excavations in Town Rights of Way are, to the maximum extent possible, combined or performed before, rather than after, the resurfacing of the streets by the Town.

B. Any Permittee owning, operating or installing Facilities in Town Rights of Way, providing water, sewer, gas, electric, broadband, communication, video or other utility services, shall meet and present at the request of the Town (but not more frequently than once per year ) with the Commissioner, at the Commissioner’s request, the Permittee’s infrastructure master plan, and discuss any issues of concern regarding Permittee’s infrastructure located within Town Rights of Way. At such intervals, to the extent not already in possession of the Town, Permittee shall submit documentation, in a form required by the Commissioner, showing a location of the Permittee’s existing, currently proposed, and future to be proposed Facilities in the Town Rights of Way, and any Facilities in Town Rights of Way that may be or are planned to be taken out of use. Permittee shall discuss with the Commissioner, its infrastructure master plan, and identify planned Major Excavation Work in the Town. The Commissioner may make their own record on a map, drawing or other documentation, of each Permittee’s planned Major Excavation Work in the Town; provided, however, that no such document prepared by the Commissioner shall identify a particular entity, or the planned Major Excavation Work of that particular entity.

C. For Permittees that have not previously installed any Facilities in Town Rights of Way, Permittee shall meet with the Commissioner to discuss its initial infrastructure master plan no later than sixty (60) days after submitting its first Permit application. Thereafter, each Permittee shall submit annually, on the first regular business day of January, a revised and updated infrastructure master plan. Such revised and updated plan shall be submitted in both hard copy and digital format. Between the annual meetings to discuss planned Major Excavation Work, Permittee shall use its best efforts

to inform the Commissioner of any substantial changes in the planned Major Excavation Work discussed at the annual meeting.

D. The Commissioner shall review the infrastructure master plan and identify conflicts and opportunities for coordination of Excavations. Following receipt of the Permittee’s existing currently proposed, and future Major Work mapping information, the Commissioner may electronically post the information so that it can be reviewed by affected Owners and Permittees of such conflicts and opportunities to the extent necessary to maximize coordination of Excavation. Each Applicant for a Permit shall coordinate, to the extent practicable, with planned Town operations and each potentially affected Owner and Permittee to minimize disruption in the Rights of Way, regardless of whether such coordination was initiated by the Commissioner.

E. The Town may disclose information contained in a Permittee’s infrastructure master plan to any public or private entity planning on conducting Excavation activities in the Rights of Way only on a need-to-know basis to facilitate coordination among excavators and to avoid unnecessary Excavation in the Rights of Way. To the maximum extent permissible under the Colorado Open Records Act, C.R.S. § 24-72-201, et seq., as amended, the Town shall not otherwise disclose to the public any information contained in mapping information submitted by a Permittee that is proprietary, trade secret or is otherwise protected from disclosure; provided, however that the Town shall have no duty to decline to disclose any information that the Permittee has not identified on its face as proprietary, trade secret or otherwise protected from disclosure. The Town shall notify a Permittee of any request for inspection of public records that calls for disclosure of any infrastructure master plan on which any information has been identified as proprietary, trade secret or otherwise protected from disclosure. The Town shall consult with the Town Attorney regarding any such request and shall inform the affected Permittee either that the Town will refuse to disclose the protected information or, if there is no proper basis for such refusal, that the Town intends to disclose the requested information unless ordered otherwise by a court.

F. The Commissioner shall prepare a Repaving Plan showing the street resurfacing planned by the Town. For purposes of this Section, the Repaving Plan shall include a landscaping or other right of way improvement plan. The Repaving Plan shall be revised and updated on an annual basis after meeting to discuss the Permittee’s and Town Department’s master plans and updates. The Commissioner shall make the Town’s Repaving Plan available for public inspection. In addition to any other form of communication, after determining the street resurfacing Work that is proposed for each year, the Commissioner shall post a notice of the proposed Work on the Town’s website or other designated electronic location, to provide notice of the proposed street resurfacing Work to all Permittees that have had an annual meeting with the Commissioner, and those broadband providers that are identified on the list maintained by the Colorado Department of Transportation pursuant to C.R.S. § 385.5-109 (1)(b).

G. Prior to applying for a Permit, any Person planning to Excavate in the Town’s Rights of Way shall review the Town’s Repaving Plan on file with the Commissioner and shall coordinate, to the extent practicable, with the utility and street Work shown on such plans to minimize damage to, and avoid undue disruption and interference with the public use of such Rights of Way. Without such coordination, future Work within Repaved areas may be limited in the discretion of the Commissioner, to prevent premature disturbance of newly paved surfaces.

H. Prior to undertaking any Work in the Rights of Way or related Landscaping, the Town may notify all Permittees of the Town Work to be performed. Upon such notification, all Permittees shall, within seven (7) days, locate their Facilities in the Rights of Way in which the Work will be performed, and provide documentation in a format acceptable to the Commissioner of the Permittee’s Facilities in that Rights of Way.

Sec. 11-17. – Joint Excavation

A. Private Entity Excavators. Whenever two or more Permittees propose Major Work in the same block within a one-year period, such Work shall be performed by one private entity excavator. For purposes of this subsection, the private entity excavators shall coordinate all permits as a single Permit Applicant and shall submit one application.

B. Public Entity Excavator and Private Entity Excavator. Whenever a public entity excavator(s) and a private entity excavator(s) propose Major Work in the same block within a three-year period, the Department shall condition Permits for such Work in a manner that

maximizes coordination and minimizes the total period of construction.

C. Excavations Not Identified on Major Work Plans. When an Applicant seeks a Permit for an Excavation, and such Excavation has not been identified on a Major Excavation Plan so as to allow the Town to coordinate joint Excavation prior to application as set forth in subsections A through B of this section, an Applicant may, in the discretion of the Commissioner, be required to circulate a description of the proposed Excavation to other Permittees and parties described in Section 11-16(E) to determine whether any Persons have construction requirements or opportunities for coordinating joint Excavations along the proposed route.

1. The Persons notified should be provided with the Applicant’s proposed route plan, the target commencement date and the estimated completion date.

2. Within ten (10) working days after the notification required by this subsection, any interested Person must notify the Applicant of their requirements so that the Applicant may incorporate these requirements, where reasonable, in its Permit application. The Applicant should summarize the responses it receives from other Persons in its Application.

3. If the Applicant believes that it is not reasonably feasible to entertain the requests made by another Person(s) for conditions of joint Excavation, it should notify Town and the other Person(s) within ten (10) working days from the date of receiving the requirements from the other Person(s) and provide reasons why it is considered not reasonable to do so. The parties are expected to endeavor to resolve any technical or commercial concerns among themselves, and the Applicant shall report the results of these efforts together with its application for a Permit.

D. Waiver of Joint Excavation Requirements. Permit Applicants may seek a waiver of the joint Excavation requirements with respect to a particular Excavation.

1. Except in cases of Emergencies, within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of a written request for a waiver, the Commissioner, in their discretion, may grant a waiver to the joint Excavation requirements for good cause. In making their decision on the request for waiver, the Commissioner shall consider the impact of the proposed Excavation on the neighborhood, the Applicant’s need to provide services to a property or area, facilitating the deployment of new technology and improved services, and the public health, safety, welfare, and convenience. The Commissioner shall indicate in written, electronic, or facsimile communication the basis for granting any waiver pursuant to this subsection.

2. The Commissioner may waive the requirements for joint Excavation in cases where Emergency conditions exist.

3. The Commissioner may place additional conditions on any Permit(s) subject to a waiver, including, without limitation, the charging of additional fees. The Commissioner’s decision regarding waivers of the joint Excavation requirements shall be final.

Sec. 11-18. – Minimizing the Impacts of Work in the Rights of Way

A. Relocation and Protection of Utilities. Before beginning excavation in any Public Way, a Permittee shall contact the Utility Notification Center of Colorado (UNCC) and, to the extent required by C.R.S. § 9-1.5101 et seq., make inquiries of all ditch companies, utility companies, broadband providers, districts, local government departments, and all other agencies that might have Facilities in the area of Work to determine possible conflicts. The Permittee shall contact the UNCC and request field locations of all Facilities in the area pursuant to UNCC requirements. Field locations shall be marked prior to commencing Work. Additionally, Permittee shall provide the Town with information concerning the field locations of all Facilities in a graphical and verified format acceptable to the Commissioner. If the Permittee fails to provide the locate information requested by the Town, the Town may obtain this information and charge the Permittee the actual costs for obtaining the information. The Permittee shall support and protect all pipes, Conduits, poles, wires, or other apparatus which may be affected by the Work from damage during construction or settlement of trenches subsequent to construction.

B. Noise, Dust, Debris, Hours of Work. Each Permittee shall conduct Work in accordance to all applicable laws and in such manner as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience and annoyance to the general public and occupants of neighboring property. In the performance of the Work, the Permittee shall take appropriate measures to reduce noise, dust, and unsightly debris. No Work shall be done between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, nor between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. on weekends or holidays, except

with the written permission of the Commissioner, or in case of an Emergency.

C. Trash and Construction Materials. Each Permittee shall maintain the Work site so that:

1. Trash and construction materials are contained so that they are not blown off of the construction site.

2. Trash is removed from a construction site often enough so that it does not become a health, fire, or safety hazard.

3. Trash dumpsters and storage or construction trailers are not placed in the street without specific approval of the Commissioner.

D. Deposit of Dirt and Material on Roadways. Each Permittee shall utilize their best efforts to eliminate the tracking of mud or debris upon any street or sidewalk. Streets and sidewalks shall be cleaned of mud and debris at the end of each day. All equipment and trucks tracking mud and debris into the Right of Way shall be cleaned of mud and debris at the end of each day or as directed by the Commissioner.

E. Protection of Trees and Landscaping. Each Permittee shall protect trees, landscape, and landscape features as required by the Town. All protective measures shall be provided at the expense of the Permittee.

F. Protection of Paved Surfaces From Equipment Damage. Backhoe equipment outriggers shall be fitted with rubber pads whenever outriggers are placed on any paved surface. Tracked vehicles that will damage pavement surfaces are not permitted on paved surface unless specific precautions are taken to protect the surface. The Permittee will be responsible for any damage caused to the pavement by the operation of such equipment and, shall repair such surfaces. Failure to do so will result in the use of the Applicant’s performance/warranty guarantee by the Town to repair any damage, and, possibly, the requirement of additional warranty(s).

G. Protection of Property. Each Permittee shall protect from injury any adjoining property by providing adequate support and taking other necessary measures. The Permittee shall, at its own expense, shore up and protect all buildings, walls, Fences or other property likely to be damaged during the Work, and shall be responsible for all damage to public or private property resulting from failure to properly protect and carry out Work in the Public Way.

H. Clean Up. As the Work progresses, all Public Rights of Way and private property shall be thoroughly cleaned of all rubbish, excess dirt, rock, and other debris. All clean up operations shall be done at the expense of the Permittee.

I. Preservation of Monuments. A Permittee shall not disturb any surface monuments, property marks or survey hubs and points found on the line of Work unless approval is obtained from the Commissioner. Any monuments, hubs, and points disturbed will be replaced by a Colorado Registered Land Surveyor at the Permittee’s expense.

J. Each Permittee shall make provisions for employee and construction vehicle parking so that neighborhood parking adjacent to a Work site is not impacted.

K. Each Permittee shall maintain an adequate and safe unobstructed walkway around a construction site in conformance with Town Code.

L. Each Permittee shall clear all snow and ice hazards from public Rights of Way at the Work site by noon following a snowfall in conformance with Town Code.

M. Each Permittee shall provide necessary sanitary facilities for workers. The location of such facilities shall be approved by the Town in the Permit.

N. No open excavations shall remain overnight without written approval from the Town.

Sec. 11-20. – Standards for Repairs and Restoration

A. Permittee Responsibility. The Permittee shall be fully responsible for the cost and actual performance of all Work in the Public Rights of Way. The Permittee shall do all Work in conformance with any engineering regulations, Specifications, and design standards adopted by the Town. These standards shall apply to all Work in the Public Rights of Way unless otherwise indicated in the Permit.

B. All restoration shall result in a Work site condition equal to or better than that which existed prior to construction. In addition to the regulations, Specifications and standards referred to in subsection (A) the following provisions shall apply to Work in the Public Rights

of Way of the Town.

1. Pavement cuts and trenches shall be backfilled in conformance with the Municipal Government Pavement Engineers Council (“MGPEC”) Pavement Design Standards and Construction Specification Manual.

2. The new asphalt thickness shall be five inches (5”) minimum or match existing, and be compacted upon placement. Asphalt depths will be governed by the existing cross section of the street but not less than five (5) inches of full deep asphalt shall be used to fill a street cut regardless of the existing cross section. Concrete meeting or exceeding the MGPEC Pavement Design Standards and Construction Specification Manual shall be used to replace concrete pavement or flatwork wherever it occurs.

3. Asphalt that meets or exceeds Grade SX PG64-22 shall be used for the top layer of asphalt. For any layers below the top layer, asphalt that meets for exceeds Grade S PG 64-22 shall be used.

Sec. 11-21. – Construction and Restoration Standards for Newly Overlayed Streets

No Person shall cause an open trench excavation or potholing of utilities in the pavement of any Public Rights of Way for a period of three (3) years from the completion of construction or resurfacing except in compliance with the provisions of this Section.

A. Application. Any application for a Permit to Excavate in Public Rights of Way subject to the requirements of this section shall contain the following information:

1. A detailed and dimensional engineering plan that identifies and accurately represents the Town Rights of Way or property that will be impacted by the proposed excavation, as well as adjacent streets, and the method of construction.

2. The street width including curb and gutter over the total length of each Town block that will be impacted by the proposed excavation.

3. The location, width, length, and depth of the proposed excavation.

4. The total area of existing street pavement in each individual Town block that will be impacted by the proposed excavation.

5. A written statement addressing the criteria for approval.

B. Criteria for Approval. No Permit for excavation in the Rights of Way of newly overlaid streets shall be approved unless the Commissioner finds that all of the following criteria have been met:

1. Boring or jacking without disturbing the pavement is not practical due to physical characteristics of the street or other utility conflicts.

2. Alternative utility alignments that do not involve excavating the street are found to be impracticable.

3. The proposed excavation cannot reasonably be delayed until after the three (3) year deferment period has lapsed.

C. Exemptions for Emergency Operations. Emergency maintenance operations shall be limited to circumstances involving the preservation of life, property, or the restoration of customer service. Persons with prior authorization from the Town to perform Emergency maintenance operations within the Public Rights of Way, shall be exempted from this section. Any Person commencing Emergency maintenance operations shall submit detailed engineering plans, construction methods and remediation plans no later than three Working days after initiating the Emergency maintenance operation.

D. Exemptions for Non-Emergency Operations. A Permittee may apply to the Commissioner for an exemption under this section when the construction is necessary in the public interest or to provide a public service. By way of example, but not by limitation, an exemption could be requested to provide services to a part of the Town where no service would be available without construction. If a non-Emergency exemption is granted to disturb a Public Way within the three (3) year period, the Commissioner may, in their sole discretion, impose additional restoration requirements, including but not necessarily limited to, repaving of a larger area, such as an entire block in which the construction occurs.

E. Construction and Restoration Standards for Newly Overlayed Streets. The streets shall be restored and repaired in conformance with the MGPEC Design Standards and Construction Specification Manual and

Public Notices

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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0055-2024

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

On February 2, 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)

Consuelo Kelly

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Matrix Financial Services Corporation

Date of Deed of Trust

July 02, 2018

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

July 05, 2018

Recording Information

(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)

D8065492 Book: n/a Page:

Original Principal Amount

$387,903.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$383,013.13

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

ALL OF LOT 15, EXCEPT THE WEST 163 FEET THEREOF, BLOCK 1, KOEHLER SUB-

DIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 4825 S Fox St, Englewood, CO 80110.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/05/2024, 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.

First Publication: 4/11/2024

Last Publication: 5/9/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 02/02/2024

Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Alexis R. Abercrombie #56722

Scott D. Toebben #19011

Aricyn J. Dall #51467

David W Drake #43315

Randall S. Miller & Associates PC 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710

Attorney File # 24CO00037-1

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. 0055-2024

First Publication: 4/11/2024

Last Publication: 5/9/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0110-2024

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

On March 5, 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)

CPVF II Solarium LLC

Original Beneficiary(ies)

KeyBank National Association

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Ready Capital Mortgage Financing

2021-FL5, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

December 07, 2020

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

December 08, 2020

Recording Information

(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)

E0170858

Original Principal Amount

$20,385,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$20,007,707.03

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Covenants of the Deed of Trust have been violated by Grantor, including, without limitation, Grantor’s failure to pay the entire outstanding indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust by the December 10, 2023 maturity date. Grantor failed to cure such violation and, as a result, the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust is due in full, with interest, default

interest, expenses, late fees, costs, and attorneys’ fees, and a receiver has been appointed for the property to be foreclosed.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

See attached Exhibit A Purported common address: 7400 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/26/2024, 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.

First Publication: 5/2/2024

Last Publication: 5/30/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 03/05/2024

Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

William R. Meyer #34012

guaranteed in accordance with Section 11-10 of this Code.

Sec. 11-22. – Relocation of Facilities

If at any time the Town requests the Permittee to relocate its Facilities, to allow the Town to make any public use of Rights of Way, or if at any time it shall become necessary because of a change in the grade or for any other purpose by reason of the improving, repairing, constructing, or maintaining of any Rights of Way, or reason of traffic conditions, public safety or by reason of installation of any type of Structure of public improvement the Town or other public agency or special district, and any general program for the undergrounding of such Facilities, to move or change the Permittee’s Facilities within or adjacent to Rights of Way in any manner, either temporarily or permanently, the Town shall notify the Permittee at least ninety (90) days in advance, except in the case of emergencies, of the Town’s intention to perform or have such Work performed. The Permittee shall thereupon, at no cost to the Town, accomplish the necessary relocation, removal or change within a reasonable time from the date of the notification, but in no event later than three (3) working days prior to the date the Town has notified the Permittee that it intends to commence its Work or immediately in the case of emergencies. Upon the Permittee’s failure to accomplish such Work, the Town or other public agencies or special district may perform such Work at the Permittee’s expense and the Permittee shall reimburse the Town or other agency within thirty (30) days after receipt of a written invoice. Following relocation, all affected property shall be restored to, at a minimum, the condition which existed prior to construction by Permittee at the Permittee’s expense. Notwithstanding the requirements of the Section, a Permittee may request additional time to complete a relocation project. The Commissioner shall grant a reasonable extension if in their sole discretion, the extension will not adversely affect the Town’s project.

Sec. 11-23. – Abandonment and Removal of Facilities

A. Notification of Abandoned Facilities. Any Permittee that intends to discontinue use of any Facilities within the Public Rights of Way shall notify the Commissioner in writing of the intent to discontinue use. Such notice shall describe the Facilities for which the use is to be discontinued, a date of discontinuance of use, which date shall not be less than thirty (30) days from the date such notice is submitted to the Commissioner and the method of removal and restoration. The Permittee may not remove, destroy or permanently disable any such Facilities during said thirty (30) day period without written approval of the Commissioner. After thirty (30) days from the date of such notice, the Permittee shall remove and dispose of such Facilities as set forth in the notice, as the same may be modified by the Commissioner, and shall complete such removal and disposal within six (6) months, unless additional time is requested from and approved by the Commissioner.

B. Conveyance of Facilities. At the discretion of the Town, and upon written notice from the Commissioner within thirty (30) days of the notice of abandonment, the Permittee may abandon the Facilities in place, and shall further convey full title and ownership of such abandoned Facilities to the Town. The consideration for the conveyance is the Town’s permission to abandon the Facilities in place. The Permittee is responsible for all obligations as Owner of the Facilities, or other liabilities associated therewith, until the conveyance to the Town is completed.

C. Abandonment of Facilities in Place. At the discretion of the Town, and upon written notice from the Commissioner the Permittee may abandon the Facilities in place, but the Permittee still retains the responsibility for all obligations as Owner of the Facilities, or other liabilities associated therewith.

Sec. 11-24. – Emergency Procedures

A. Any Person maintaining Facilities in the Public Way may proceed with repairs upon existing Facilities without a Permit when Emergency circumstances demand that the Work be done immediately. The Person doing the Work shall apply to the Town for a Permit on or before the third Working day after such Work has commenced. All Emergency Work will require prior telephone notification to the Town Police Department and South Metro Fire Rescue.

B. Notifications. If any damage occurs to an underground Facility or its protective covering, the Contractor shall notify the Facility’s operator promptly. When the Facility’s operator receives a damage notice, the Facility’s operator shall promptly dispatch personnel to the damage area to investigate. If the damage results in the escape of any inflammable, toxic, or corrosive gas or liquid or endangers life, health, or property, the contractor responsible shall immediately notify the Facility’s operator and emergency services and take immediate action to protect the public and nearby properties.

Sec. 11-25. – Revocation of Permits and Stop Work Orders

A. Any Permit may be revoked or suspended by the Commissioner, after written notice to the Permittee for:

1. Violation of any material condition of the Permit or of any material provision of this Code.

2. Violation of any material provision of any other ordinance of the Town or state law relating to the Work.

3. Existence of any condition or performance of any act which the Town determines constitutes or causes a condition endangering life or damage to property.

B. Stop Work Orders. A Stop Work Order may be issued by the Commissioner to any Person or Persons doing or causing any Work to be done in the Public Way for:

Polsinelli PC 1401 Lawrence Street, Suite 2300, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 572-9300

Attorney File # Solarium

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

0110-2024 Legal Description

Parcel 1:

The North 4/5ths of Tract 8, Subdivision of Section 21, Township 5 South, Range 67 West, except portions conveyed to the City of Greenwood Village in Deed recorded April 24, 1981 in Book 3402 at Page 436, and Deed recorded October 29, 1981 in Book 3520 at Page 521, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Parcel 2: Those non-exclusive easements as created by that certain Reciprocal Easement Agreement recorded February 27, 1984 in Book 4096 at Page 741, and recorded March 12, 1984 in Book 4108 at Page 362, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Assessor Parcel No: 2075-21-2-02-021

Property Address: 7400 East Orchard Road Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111

Legal Notice NO. 0110-2024

First Publication: 5/2/2024

Last Publication: 5/30/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0108-2024

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

On March 1, 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) Anna Tubis Original Beneficiary(ies)

1. Working without a Permit except for Routine Maintenance or Emergency repairs to existing Facilities as provided for in this Code.

2. Doing Work in violation of any provisions of this Code, or any other ordinance of the Town, or state law relating to the work.

3. Performing any act, which Town determines constitutes or causes a condition that either endangers life or property.

C. A suspension or revocation by the Commissioner, and a Stop Work Order, shall take effect immediately upon notice to the Person performing the Work in the Public Way, or to the Permittee’s last known address.

D. Any suspension or revocation or Stop Work Order may be appealed by the Permittee in accordance with this Chapter by filing a written notice of appeal within thirty (30) days of the action.

Sec. 11-26. – Appeals Procedure

Any decision rendered by the Commissioner pursuant to this Code may be appealed within thirty (30) days by the Permittee to the Town Board of Trustees in accordance with the rules and procedures established by that body.

Sec. 11-27. – Penalty

If any Person violates or cause the violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter, they shall be guilty of a separate offense for each day or portion thereof during which a violation is committed, continues or is permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation such Person shall be punished as provided in Section 1-72 of this Code for each such violation.

Sec. 11-28—11-30 – Reserved.

Section 3. Safety Clause. The Board of Trustees hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordi-

nance is necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town and its residents.

Section 4. Severability. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections of the ordinance. The Board of Trustees hereby declares that it would have passed the ordinance including each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more part, section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase is declared invalid.

Section 5. Repealer. All ordinances or resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed, provided that such repealer shall not repeal the repealer clauses of such ordinance nor revive any ordinance thereby.

Section 6. Codification Amendments. The codifier of the Town’s Municipal Code, Municipal Code Corporation, is hereby authorized to make such numerical and formatting changes as may be necessary to incorporate the provisions of this Ordinance within the Bow Mar Municipal Code.

INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this ____ day of __________, 2024.

ATTEST: By: Sue Blair, Town Clerk

TOWN OF BOW MAR: By: Bryan Sperry, Mayor

Compliance with Section 1-46 of the Bow Mar Municipal Code:

INTRODUCED BY TRUSTEE

SECONDED BY TRUSTEE

Legal Notice No. 532862

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notices

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR WR STAR-

KEY MORTGAGE, L.L.P., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY

Date of Deed of Trust

May 27, 2009

County of Recording Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

June 08, 2009

Recording Information

(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)

B9060460

Original Principal Amount

$183,150.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$131,832.68

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 9, BLOCK 32, WALNUT HILLS THIRD FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

PARCEL ID NUMBER: 2075-28-2-10-011

PURSUANT TO AFFIDAVIT OF SCRIVENER'S ERROR RECORDED ON 8/7/2009 AT RECEPTION NO. B9086107 TO CORRECT LEGAL DESCRIPTION.

Purported common address: 7498 East Davies Place, Centennial, CO 80112.

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

If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§ 38-35-109(5) LEGAL DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER'S AFFIDAVIT RECORDED 08/07/2009 AT RECEPTION NO. B9086107 IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/26/2024, 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.

First Publication: 5/2/2024

Last Publication: 5/30/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LAT-

ER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 03/01/2024

Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Alison L Berry #34531

N. April Winecki #34861

David R. Doughty #40042

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law

P.C.

Public Notice

Abstract of Votes Cast and Statement and Certificate of Determination at a Special Election-April 16, 2024 Special Municipal Election / Greenwood Village

At a Special Election held for Voters in District 1, 2, 3, and 4, City of Greenwood Village, in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, as a Mail Ballot Election on the 16th day of April, 2024, the ballot question received the number of votes, to wit:

Question No. 1. Shall the Parcel of Land consisting of Lot 4, Block 1, Hampden Town Center Subdivision Filing 6, City of Greenwood Village, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado containing 5.78 acres more or less be disconnected from the City of Greenwood Village?

Public Notices

Attorney File # 24-031829

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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. 0108-2024

First Publication: 5/2/2024

Last Publication: 5/30/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0107-2024

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

On March 1, 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)

Gwyndollynn Potter AND Richard Potter

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY

Date of Deed of Trust

June 16, 2022

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

June 21, 2022

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

E2067004

Original Principal Amount

$561,639.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$554,559.06

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 7, BLOCK 9, BROADWAY ESTATES, FILING NO. ONE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

A.P.N.: 2077-22-4-11-007

Purported common address: 6684 South Penrose Court, Centennial, CO 80121.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/26/2024, 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.

First Publication: 5/2/2024

Last Publication: 5/30/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 03/01/2024

Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Alison L Berry #34531 N. April Winecki #34861

David R. Doughty #40042

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

Lynn M. Janeway #15592

Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

Attorney File # 23-031273

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. 0107-2024

First Publication: 5/2/2024

Last Publication: 5/30/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0096-2024

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

On February 23, 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)

Justin T. Jenkins

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Zions Bancorporation, N.A.

dba Vectra Bank Colorado

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Zions Bancorporation, N.A.

dba Vectra Bank Colorado

Date of Deed of Trust

January 15, 2019

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

April 18, 2019

Recording Information

(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)

D9034619

Original Principal Amount

$86,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$81,927.34

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 installments of principal and interest, together with other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 175, EL VISTA, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

Purported common address: 6329 S. Jasmine Way, Centennial, CO 80111.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/26/2024, 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.

First Publication: 5/2/2024

Last Publication: 5/30/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 02/23/2024

Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

David C. Walker #36551

Neal K. Dunning #10181

Douglas W. Brown #10429

Drew P. Fein #48950

Brown Dunning Walker Fein Drusch PC 7995 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 101-E, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 ( 303) 329-3363

Attorney File # 3230-161

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. 0096-2024

First Publication: 5/2/2024

Last Publication: 5/30/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

City and County

Public Notice NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE is hereby given of a public hearing before the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) for the Town of Bow Mar, Colorado (the “Town”) at 7:00pm on May 20, 2024, at the Columbine Valley Town Hall located at 2 Middlefield Road, Columbine Valley, CO 80123 for the purpose of considering the adoption by reference of various model codes as described herein (the “Building Codes”) to regulate the construction, alteration, and maintenance of structures within the Town.

Copies of the Building Codes, along with the deletions and amendments proposed, are on file at the office of the Town Clerk, located at 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 and may be inspected during regular business hours. A digital copy of the adopting ordinance is additionally available on the Town’s website.

The Building Codes include the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Property Maintenance Code, International Fire Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, and International Existing Building Code published by the International Code Council, 200 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20001; the National Electrical Code published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169; and the Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016. The subject matter of these Building Codes is intended to provide for the comprehensive regulation of the construction, alteration, and maintenance of all structures within the Town and generally conform with similar regulations throughout the state and the nation. The ordinance adopting the Building Codes additionally makes amendments, additions, and deletions to the Building Codes to conform with the unique requirements and characteristics of the Town.

Following the hearing, the Board will consider passage of the ordinance adopting the Building Codes. This notice given and published by the order of the Board.

Dated this 20th of May, 2024.

TOWN OF BOW MAR, COLORADO

Sue Blair, Town Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532845

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE OF BUDGET AMENDMENT City of Littleton (PURSUANT TO 29-1-106, C.R.S.)

CITY OF LITTLETON ON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE RESIDENTS AND TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF LITTLETON THAT THE LITTLETON CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT OF THE BUDGET AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024 AT 6:30 P.M., OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS THE MATTER MAY BE HEARD, DURING A PUBLIC MEETING. THE PROPOSED BUDGET IS ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE. ANY INTERESTED CITIZEN MAY INSPECT THE PROPOSED BUDGET BY SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE CITY CLERK DURING NORMAL OFFICE HOURS OF 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. ANY CITIZEN MAY PARTICIPATE AT THE PUBLIC MEETING AND WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON SAID BUDGET IF THEY SO DESIRE. ANY CITIZEN MAY FILE ANY WRITTEN OBJECTIONS TO THE PROPOSED BUDGET AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE FINAL ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET.

BY: TIFFANY HOOTEN, FINANCE DIRECTOR TO BE PUBLISHED ON MAY 2, 2024

Legal Notice No. 532770

First Publication: May 9, 2024 Last Publication: May 9, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF CENTENNIAL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, the Centennial City Council passed on first reading:

ORDINANCE NO. 2024-O-06

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, AMENDING DIVISION 4 OF ARTICLE 6 OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE GOVERNING CAMPAIGN AND POLITICAL FINANCE TO PROVIDE THAT MUNICIPAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS ARE NOT IN EFFECT IN THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL AND ELIMINATING THE REQUIREMENT TO FILE MAJOR CONTRIBUTION REPORTS WITH THE COLORADO SECRETARY OF STATE

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

By:Christina Lovelace, CMC Interim City Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532867

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Public Notice

CITY OF ENGLEWOOD

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING June 13, 2024, at 11:00 A.M.

REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE

Notice is hereby given that there will be a public hearing on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., to consider an application for a new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Osteria Alberico, LLC dba Osteria Alberico, 3455 S. University Blvd., Englewood, Colorado 80113.

Frasca Food & Wine Inc.

Lachlan Patterson - Owner

Peter Hoglund – Owner

Bobby Stuckey - Owner

3455 S. University Blvd., Englewood CO 80113

Public comment will be heard at the hearing or written communications regarding the issuance of this license may be submitted to the City Clerk, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110 by June 11, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. By order of the Liquor and Marijuana Licensing Authority of the City of Englewood, Colorado.

/s/ Jackie McKinnon

Senior Deputy City Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532854

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

To whom it may concern: This notice is given with regard to items in the custody of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that have been released for public auction. The Sheriff’s Office will release numerous items including but not limited to, bicycles, jewelry, audio/ visual equipment, automotive parts, tools, sports equipment (such as camping, rafting, skiing gear, etc.), household goods and other items of personal property to a private auction company identified as Roller Auction. These items will be released for on-line bidding on the last Tuesday of each month. This Auction is open public.

If any citizen believes they have property in the possession of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that can be identified, and for which they can show proof of ownership associated with a written report that has been filed with the Sheriff’s Office prior to this announcement, can contact the evidence section of the Sheriff’s Office.

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board

Legal Notice No. ARAP 1343

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Public Notice

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the City of Centennial, Arapahoe County, Colorado, Case No. 23-08-0194P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp , or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).

Legal Notice No. 532846

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

Public Notices

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL WILL CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 2024-O-06, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, AMENDING DIVISION 4 OF ARTICLE 6 OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE GOVERNING CAMPAIGN AND POLITICAL FINANCE TO PROVIDE THAT MUNICIPAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS ARE NOT IN EFFECT IN THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL AND ELIMINATING THE REQUIREMENT TO FILE MAJOR CONTRIBUTION REPORTS WITH THE COLORADO SECRETARY OF STATE

The City Council will consider the Ordinance at second reading and public hearing on May 21st, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

The hearing will be held in City Council Chambers, Centennial Civic Center, 13133 East Arapahoe Road Centennial, CO 80112 at the above noted date and time.

Interested parties may file written comments with the City Clerk, at: councilcomments@centennialco.gov or by mailing them to City Clerk, 13133 E. Arapahoe Rd, Centennial, CO 80112 any time prior to May 21st, 2024. Any written comments received will be provided to City Council prior to the Public Hearing and made part of the record.

Legal Notice No. 532865

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, the Centennial City Council passed on second and final reading:

ORDINANCE NO. 2024-O-05

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING MINOR AND TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AS WELL AS TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTERS 7 AND 11 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING PORTABLE TOILETS AND THE DEFINITION OF RESIDENTIAL USE

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

By: Christina Lovelace, CMC Interim City Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532866

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT BP-04 Repurpose Highland Phase II Nelson Insulation Co. GC Services

Notice is hereby given that Littleton Public Schools in the county of Arapahoe will on June 4, 2024 pay retainage and make final settlement with Nelson Insulation Co. for BP-04 Repurpose Highland Phase II Nelson Insulation Co. GC Services. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the contractor identified above or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid, by the contractor or subcontractor, must file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which statement must be filed on or before June 3, 2024. Claims must be submitted to the Board of Education of Littleton Public Schools at the school district’s Property

Management Department, 5776 S. Crocker

Street, Littleton, CO. 80120 on or before June 3, 2024 Final Settlement will be made and verified claims must be timely filed with Littleton Public Schools. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim, Dated: May 2, 2024.

Legal Notice No. 532861

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 30, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Not consecutive publications.

Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

P-09 – Lenski ES Cafetorium Change Flooring 2023 CMGC Services

Notice is hereby given that Littleton Public Schools in the county of Arapahoe will on June 4, 2024 pay retainage and make final settlement with Flintco, LLC for CP-09 – Lenski ES Cafetorium Change Flooring Summer 2023 CMGC Services. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the contractor identified above or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid, by the contractor or subcontractor, must file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which statement must be filed on or before June 3, 2024. Claims must be submitted to the Board of Education of Littleton Public Schools at the school district’s Property Management Department, 5776 S. Crocker Street, Littleton, CO. 80120 on or before June 3, 2024 Final Settlement will be made and verified claims must be timely filed with Littleton Public Schools. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim,

Dated: May 2, 2024.

Legal Notice No. 532857

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 30, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Not consecutive publications.

Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT BID PACKAGE #09

Lenski ES Kitchen Summer 2023 CMGC Services

Notice is hereby given that Littleton Public Schools in the county of Arapahoe will on May 21, 2024 pay retainage and make final settlement with Flintco, LLC for BID PACKAGE #09 – Lenski ES Kitchen Summer 2023 CMGC Services. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the contractor identified above or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid, by the contractor or subcontractor, must file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which statement must be filed on or before May 20, 2024. Claims must be submitted to the Board of Education of Littleton Public Schools at the school district’s Property Management Department, 5776 S. Crocker Street, Littleton, CO. 80120 on or before May 20, 2024 Final Settlement will be made and verified claims must be timely filed with Littleton Public Schools. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim,

Dated: April 18, 2024.

Legal Notice No. 532784

First Publication: April 18, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Not consecutive publications

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO

7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112

Case No.: 2023CV031572 Ctrm/Div.: 15

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

Plaintiffs and Judgment Creditors:

HARBOR CENTER, L.L.C., a Colorado limited liability company, LEROY INDUSTRIAL LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, HMS FAMILY LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, SIMCORE PROPERTIES LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, SIMHA INVESTMENT CORP., a Colorado corporation, SIMHA ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., a Colorado corporation, and HAMID SIMANTOB, an individual, v. Defendant and Judgment Debtor: KEALY ROBERTS, aka SHAUN KEALY ROBERTS, an individual.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT, Please take notice:

Pursuant to the AMENDED JUDGMENT AND DECREE OF FORECLOSURE entered on February 27, 2024 in this action, I am ordered to sell the following property encumbered by the Judgment Lien described in the Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure:

Regarding: LOT 11, BLOCK 39, Walnut Hills –Filing No. 4 According to the recorded plat thereof, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. also known as 8803 E. Davies Avenue, Centennial, Colorado 80112.

Plaintiffs are the judgment creditors in this action and the current owner of the evidence of debt (the judgment entered in this matter), secured by the property being sold; and as of February 4, 2024, the outstanding balance due and owing on such judgment, inclusive of costs and attorneys’ fees, is $2,006,526.97.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 A.M. on June 20, 2024 at 13101 E Broncos Pkwy Centennial, CO 80112, 720-874-3845. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements thereon, to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

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

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

The name of the law firm representing the owner of the Judgment Lien being foreclosed is Campbell, Killin, Brittan & Ray, LLC, which is located at 270 St. Paul Street, Suite 200, Denver, Colorado 80206, (303) 322-3400.

Dated this 19th day of March, 2024.

TYLER S. BROWN SHERIFF OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa Deputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No. 532725

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 30, 2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225, Englewood, CO, 80110

Public Notice

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Case Number: 23CV31440

Plaintiff(s): QUAIL RUN ASSOCIATION, INC.

Defendant(s): DAVID C. SKINNER AND OCCUPANT(S)

On January 12, 2024, the Arapahoe County

District Court issued its Decree of Foreclosure.

Original Grantor(s): David C. Skinner

Original Beneficiary: QUAIL RUN ASSOCIATION, INC.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: QUAIL RUN ASSOCIATION, INC.

Date of Lien: May 24, 2023

County of Recording: Arapahoe

Recording Date of Lien: June 8, 2023

Recording Reception Number: E3038767

Original Amount: $2,840.00

Outstanding Amount: $6,103.94

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the provisions of The Amended and Combined Declaration of QUAIL RUN ASSOCIATION, INC. (“Declaration”) have been violated as follows: Failure to pay common expense assessments as that term is defined in 38-33.3-316

C.R.S., together with all other payments provided for in the Declaration or by Colorado Statute secured by the Assessment Lien.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN:

Condominium Unit 4 in Building 1 QUAIL RUN CONDOMINIUMS PHASE 1 according to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded November 3, 1983 in Book 4009 at Page 522 said Condominium is further depicted and described by the Condominiur map of Discovery at Quail Run Phase I recorded November 15, 1983 in Book 70 at Pages 4-9 in the records of the Clerk and Recorders office of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado.

ALSO KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS: 1100-D South Waco Street Aurora, Colorado 80017

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that at 10:00 o’clock A.M. on June 6, 2024, at the Office of the Arapahoe County Sheriff at 13101 E Broncos Pkwy Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3845, the sheriff will sell to the highest and best bidder the real property described above, and the improvements thereon. 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 BRING CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE**

The name, bar registration number, address, and telephone number of the attorney is: Richard W. Johnston, Reg. No. 19823, Tobey & Johnston, P.C., 56 Inverness Drive East., Suite 103, Englewood, CO 80112, and telephone number (303) 799-8600.

DATE: March 5, 2024

Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa Deputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No. 532677

First Publication: April 11, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

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

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO Case Number: 2023CV32098 Division: 15

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

Plaintiff: Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns vs. Defendants: Corazon T. Aguilar; Macon Ventures, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company; United States of America, acting by and through the Internal Revenue Service; State of Colorado Department of Revenue; Public Trustee of Arapahoe County, Colorado; all unknown persons who may claim an interest in the subject matter of this action

This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to ORDER FOR ENTRY OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT AND DECREE OF FORCLOSURE dated January 27, 2024 and C.R.S. § 38-38-101 et seq. by

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, as Judgment Creditor. The foreclosure is based on a Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure. The judgment is in the amount of $65,482.74. The Judgment established a lien for the benefit of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation against real property legally described as follows: LOT 7, BLOCK 4, J.E. ROUPP 2ND ADDITION AMENDED, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

Commonly known as: 1340 Scranton St, Aurora, CO 80011 TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS OR JUDGMENT DEBTORS, Please take notice:

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff’s Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Sheriff’s Office of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado at 13101 E Broncos Pkwy, Centennial CO 80112 on the 6th day of June, 2024 at 10:00am. At which sale, the above-described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. All bidders will be required to have in their possession cash or certified funds at least equal to the amount of the judgment creditor’s bid. Please telephone 720-874-3845 two business days prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

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

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

All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3845. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above-described lien is Amanda Ferguson, Esq., Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C., 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228, Phone: (303) 274-0155 Fax: (303) 274-0159, Email: infoco@hwmlawfirm.com. Attorney file #CO21335

Dated: March 5, 2024

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

Legal Notice No. 532678

First Publication: April, 11, 2024 Last Publication: May 9, 2024 Published in: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110 Public Notice

COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1790 West Littleton Blvd. Littleton, CO 80120 303/645-6600

Case No.:2018C041882 Div.:A2

Autovest, L.L.C., Plaintiff Vs. JANELL NICOLE BLEDSOE, Defendant REVIVER BY PUBLICATION NOTICE TO DEFENDANT/JUDGMENT DEBTOR

THIS MATTER coming on before the Court upon the motion of the Plaintiff styled “Motion for Revivor of Judgment,” and the Court having read said motion and now being duly apprised in the premises, NOW THEREFORE

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Clerk of this Court shall, and is ordered and directed to, issue to Defendant, JANELL NICOLE BLEDSOE, the “Notice to Show Cause Pursuant to CRCP 354(h)” requiring said Defendant to show cause within 14 (fourteen) days from the service of such Notice, pursuant to CRCP 354(h), if any he/she has, why the Judgment heretofore entered in this matter on August 6, 2018 shall not be revived with like force and effect.

WHEREAS, Plaintiff has moved this Court pursuant to CRCP 354(h) to revive the Judgment entered in the instant matter on, August 6, 2018 NOW THEREFORE

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IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED, that Plaintiff, Autovest, L.L.C., shall have and take of defendant, JANELL NICOLE BLEDSOE Judgment in the instant matter on this date with like force and effect as on the date the Judgment was entered heretofore on August 6, 2018.

Defendant shall show cause within fourteen (14) days from the service of this “Notice to Show Cause Pursuant to CRCP 354(h)”, if any the Defendant has, why the Judgment heretofore entered should not be revived with like force and effect.

Attorney for Plaintiff

Legal Notice No. 532832

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 30, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals

Public Notice

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

NOTICE OF ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES MATTER

To: John Doe

Re: Matter No. 24DR30496

Pursuant to C.R.C.P. 4(f), C.R.S. §14-10-105, and C.R.S. §14-10-123, you are hereby notified that the Petitioner, Armida Ruiz Ibarra has filed a Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities with this Court.

The Petition alleges that you have abandoned the child named in this matter, which rises to the level of child abuse as you have failed to provide any support or care for the minor.

If you feel you have an interest in this matter, please contact the Arapahoe County Clerk in Division 35. If you have an interest in this matter and do not file a Response, the Court may enter orders against you.

Legal Notice No.: 532768

First Publication: April 11, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice to Creditors

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Thu-Ba Webster

Also known as Thu-Ba Thi Webster, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030433

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Brian Musell, Attorney for Personal Representative, Nancy McKinney 3801 E. Florida Ave. Ste. 725 Denver, CO 80210

Legal Notice No. 532839

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 16, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Gerald E. Fruehling, a/k/a Gerald Erwin Fruehling, a/k/a Gerald Fruehling, a/k/a Jerry Fruehling, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30421

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

Julie R. Knight, Personal Representative

c/o Zisman, Ingraham & Mong, P.C. 8480 East Orchard Rd., Ste. 2500 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 532820

First Publication: April 25, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Florence Wong, a/k/a Florence Fong Wong, and Florence F. Wong, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30424

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, August 26, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Carolyn Moller Duncan Duncan Legal, PC 6436 S. Racine Circle, Suite 227 Centennial, Colorado 80111

Phone No: 303-394-2358

Legal Notice No. 532821

First Publication: April 25, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Paul Frances Dean Jr., a/k/a Paul Frances Dean, a/k/a Paul F. Dean, a/k/a Paul Dean a/k/a Paul Frances Dean Jr., a/k/a Paul F. Dean Jr., a/k/a Paul Dean Jr., Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030474

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 9th, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Angela M. Rupp, Personal Representative 1321 NW 46th Terrace Gainesville, FL 32605

Legal Notice No. 532859

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Geraldine Franklin, a/k/a Geraldine Louise Franklin

a/k/a Geraldine L. Franklin, a/k/a Geraldine Skolout Franklin, a/k/a Geraldine Louise Dunn, a/k/a Geraldine L. Dunn, a/k/a Geraldine Dunn, a/k/a Geraldine Louise Skolout, a/k/a Geraldine Skolout, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30494

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 9, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mark Dunn, Personal Representative P.O. Box 325 Conifer, CO 80433

Legal Notice No. 532870

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Corla Rae Reeves, Deceased Case Number: 24PR184

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 Tuesday, September 3, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Teresa Rae Jaussi

Personal Representative

5648 Lowell Blvd. Littleton, Colorado 80123

Legal Notice No. 532837

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 16, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of PATSY DICKINSON, Deceased Case Number 2024PR30409

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 Court, Colorado on or before September 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Bonnie Parker, Personal Representative c/o Solem, Woodward & McKinley P.C. 750 W. Hampden Ave, Suite 505 Englewood, Colorado 80110

Legal Notice No. 532834

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 16, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of James Joseph Taufmann, aka Jim Taufmann, Deceased Case No. 24 PR 181

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 9, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Adam Taufmann, Co- Personal Representative PO Box 6706 Kamuela, HI 96743

Nicholas Taufmann, AKA Nick Taufmann, Co- Personal Representative 24537 E. Easter Place Aurora, CO. 80016

Legal Notice No. 532855

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Sharon Moree-Lucille Ebina, Deceased Case Number 2024PR30454

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 9, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Bruce Fowler, Personal Representative 101 Wewatta St., Ste. 1000 Denver, CO 80202

Legal Notice No. 532851

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Terry Lyn Richards, aka Terry L. Richards, aka Terry Richards, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30175

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, August 26, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jason Richards, Co-Personal Representative 1240 Alison St. Lakewood, CO 80214

Shawn Richards, Co-Personal Representative 8790 E. 145th Pl. Brighton, CO 80602

Legal Notice No. 532825

First Publication: April 25, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Ibon Izurieta, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30419

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the special administrators or to: The District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before Tuesday, September 3, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ivo Hughes, Special Administrator 7063 S. Lewis St. Littleton, CO 80127

Anna Marcuerquiaga-Hughes Special Administrator 7063 S. Lewis St. Littleton, CO 80127

Legal Notice No. 532840

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 16, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Sandra Lee Hanson, A/K/A Sandra L. Hanson, A/K/A Sandra Hanson, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30191

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, August 26, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Keith Newport, Personal Representative C/O Harvey J. Williamson, Esq. 4450 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite 100 Boulder, Colorado 80303 303-716-9666

Legal Notice No. 532826

First Publication: April 25, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Marilyn J. Harrison, also known as Marilyn Jane Harrison, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030400

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 3, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Patrick Robert Harrison Personal Representative 5262 E. Maplewood Place Centennial, CO 80121

Legal Notice No. 532838

First Publication: May 2, 2024 Last Publication: May 16, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of REBA J. MORRISON, also known as REBA JEAN MORRISON, and R. J. MORRISON, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30351

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 Tuesday, September 3, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Heidi S. Tuck, Personal Representative 2812 W. Centennial Drive, #L Littleton, CO 80123

Legal Notice No. 532841

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 16, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Edwina Kavanaugh, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030385

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

Brenda K. King, Personal Representative 9 Lynn Road

Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113

Legal Notice No. 532824

First Publication: April 25, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Virginia Lee Duvall, a/k/a Virginia L. Duvall and Virginia Duvall, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30413

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, August 26, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Carolyn Moller Duncan Duncan Legal. PC 6436 S. Racine Circle, Suite 1137 Centennial, Colorado 80111

Phone No: 303-394-2358

Legal Notice No. 532815

First Publication: April 25, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Joy Ellen Dinius, aka Joy E. Dinius, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR157

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 31, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Deborah A. Dinius, Personal Representative 4932 So. Danube Street Aurora, Colorado 80015

Legal Notice No. 532827

First Publication: April 25, 2024 Last Publication: May 9, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Arlene Bryant, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30480

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 9, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Patrick R. Thiessen, Reg. No. 40185 Attorney for Personal Representative Wanda Beasley

FRIE ARNDT DANBORN & THIESSEN, P.C. 7400 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 201 Arvada, Colorado 80003

Legal Notice No. 523863

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Julia Hunt, also known as Julia Leigh Hunt, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030495

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 9, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Bonnie M. Lindberg, Personal Representative c/o Pearman Law Firm 4195 Wadsworth Blvd Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

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Legal Notice No. 532868

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Ivy S. Roe, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30477

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 on or before September 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Margaret Elaine French, a/k/a Elaine French,

Personal Representative

10946 W. Polk Drive

Littleton, CO 80127

Legal Notice No. 532860

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JAMES H. BURRAGE, also known as JAMES HAMMIT BURRAGE, aka JAMES BURRAGE, and JIM BURRAGE, Deceased Case Number 2024PR30453

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 Tuesday, September 3, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Cathy Burrage, Personal Representative 4301 S. Bannock Street

Englewood, CO 80110

Legal Notice No. 532844

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 16, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Name Changes

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 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 Abdirahman Geletu Gishu be changed to Abu Mohamed Bunti Case No.: 24C100332

By:Sarah Ingemansen Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532817

First Publication: April 25, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 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 Cynthia Rae Gonzales be changed to Cindy Rae Gonzales Case No.: 24C100409

By: Kim Boswell

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532856

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 8, 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 Kelly Jo Leverton be changed to Kelly Jo Roberts Case No.: 24C100346

By: Magistrate

Legal Notice No. 532816

First Publication: April 25, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 20, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe Combined Court.

The petition requests that the name of Thomas Wayne Grundler be changed to Thomas Wayne Henson Case No.: 24CV72

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532823

First Publication: April 25, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Second Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 10, 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 Jaesun Hathaway be changed to Sun Nam Case No.: 23C100922

By: Sarah Ingemansen Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532830

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 16, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 3, 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 Katharine Jonna Levchuk be changed to Katharine Levchuk Davis Case No.: 24 C 100353

By: Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 55003

First Publication: April 25, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 16, 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 Luke Gustav Fisher be changed to Luke King Fisher Case No.: 24C100390

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532869

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 5, 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 Dagmawi Tesfaye Gurmesa be changed to Dagmawi Kassahun Abera Case No.: 24C100360

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532850

First Publication: May 9, 2024

Last Publication: May 23, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 11, 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 Laurie Anne Lenox be changed to

Belle Lenox Case No.: 24C100372

By: Sarah Ingemansen Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532822

First Publication: April 25, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 16, 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 Michelle Lee Toole be changed to Michelle Lee Tyman Case No.: 24C100389

By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532836

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 16, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 2, 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 Ritthi Maya Rai be changed to Maya Rai Case No.: 24C100337

By: Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532828

First Publication: April 25, 2024

Last Publication: May 9, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

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Two Denver publications join Colorado Community Media

Colorado Community Media –made up of 23 publications serving cities and towns in the Denver metro area – is expanding.  e Denver North Star and the G.E.S. Gazette, established in 2019 and 2021 as free monthly publications and digital products, are joining the portfolio. e National Trust for Local News, Colorado Community Media’s parent company, completed the acquisition of those titles on May 1.  e monthly North Star is Denver’s largest neighborhood publication, and the G.E.S. Gazette, which transitioned to digital-only earlier this year, is a bilingual community publication serving the Globeville and Elyria-Swansea neighborhoods. ey are in close

geographic proximity to other publications operated by CCM, including the Washington Park Pro le and Life on Capitol Hill.  e publications were owned and operated by David Sabados and his wife, Emma Donahue, and were founded in response to a lack of community media in North Denver, Sabados said. He told the Colorado Community Media sta during a meeting that when they began looking for a buyer for the publications about a year ago, CCM immediately seemed like the right t.

“We took a long look at Denver’s and the state’s media landscape of hyperlocal publications and ended up where we started: when we thought about who we trusted to keep the papers’ community feel and ensure their long-term vi-

ability, we knew they would be in good hands at CCM,” he said.

Sabados and Donahue will serve as advisers to aid in the transition.

Editor Kathryn White and others involved with the North Star and Gazette also will continue working with the CCM operation.

“I’ve long been a fan of the Denver North Star and the G.E.S. Gazette, and what David and his team have done for that community,” Colorado Community Media Publisher Linda Shapley said.

“I’m thrilled to take the baton and do what I can to make those publications even stronger.”

e plan is to soon merge the websites for the North Star and Gazette into Colorado Community Media’s site, which serves as the home for all of CCM’s two dozen titles – including the Arvada

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Press, Golden Transcript, Parker Chronicle and Littleton Independent, among others.

e acquisition of the G.E.S. Gazette is Colorado Community Media’s second publication serving Spanish-speaking audiences. CCM launched its rst bilingual news product in January – La Ciudad, a newsletter in Spanish and English that primarily serves Commerce City. According to the Pew Research Center, 21% of the nation’s 65 million Hispanic adults get their news in Spanish.  e National Trust for Local News, a nonpro t dedicated to acquiring, transforming and conserving local newspapers, bought Colorado Community Media in 2021. In fact, May 1 also was the three-year anniversary of that acquisition.

PARKER’S FAVORITE WEEKEND!

Shopping H FOOD H EXHIBITS H MUSIC H RIDES H FAMILY FUN

FUN THINGS TO DO:

• Enjoy your Favorite Festival Food

• Shopping Marketplace

• Music on Four Stages

• Street Performers

• Carnival Rides for the Whole Family

• Free Kids Crafts

• Silent Disco – Dance, Dance, Dance!

• Get Dizzy in a Water Bubble

• Bungy Jumping

• Jump and Slide on the In atables

• Nurf Terf Battles (Nurf version of Paintball)

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EAST MUSIC Stage – Live Music ALL Day

Friday 8 pm – 10 pm Sisters of Rock

Saturday 8 pm – 10 pm

Shelvis and the Roustabouts

Sunday 6:30 pm – 8 pm

Ryan Chrys & the Rough Cuts

THURSDAY, JUNE 13 1 pm – 10:30 pm: Carnival Only

FRIDAY, JUNE 14 Fri 1 pm – 10:30: Carnival Fri 4 pm – 10:30 pm: Fesival

SATURDAY, JUNE 15

Sat 10 am – 10:30 pm

SUNDAY, JUNE 16

Sun 10 am – 8:30 pm

MAIN STAGE – Live Music ALL Day HEADLINERS:

Friday, June 14 presented by 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm: Kory Brunson Band

Saturday, June 15 presented by 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Wash Park Band

Sunday, June 16 presented by 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm: That Eighties Band

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