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Canine candidates compete to be Littleton’s next dog mayor Election seeks to raise awareness of city’s historic sites BY ROBERT TANN RTANN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Election season isn’t over yet for voters in Littleton, who have an important decision to make within the coming days: Which canine friend will lead the city as its honorary dog mayor? Hosted by the nonprofit Historic Littleton Inc., 10 dogs are in the running to be elected as the city’s first-ever dog mayor with voting set to end on Dec. 7. Katherine Roxborough, who serves on Historic Littleton’s board, said the election presents an opportunity to raise more awareness about the nonprofit’s mission of preserving the city’s historical sites. “The dog mayor really can bring interest across all members of our community,” she said. “(The dog SEE DOG MAYOR, P3

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Mask order issued for Arapahoe, Adams counties Jeffco, Denver also get mandate; Douglas County passes BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“It’s definitely back,” said Kelli Boswell, owner of Lice & Easy, an Arvada boutique where people in the Denver area can get deloused, a process that can range from minutes to hours depending on the method and the infestation. “It’s a sign that things are coming back to normal.” Colds and more serious bugs like respiratory syncytial virus, better

Facing the possibility that the current COVID-19 surge could breach Colorado’s hospital capacity, the public health agency for Adams and Arapahoe counties has issued a new indoor mask-wearing mandate, effective Nov. 24 through at least the end of the year. The Nov. 22 mask order from the Tri-County Health Department’s board echoed those from health authorities in Jefferson County, Denver and some other counties, while Douglas County leaders signaled Nov. 23 they don’t plan to require the wearing of masks. Hospital demand was the driving force behind the action by the board of Tri-County Health — which serves Adams and Arapahoe counties and provides certain services in Douglas County — to approve the new mask mandate. With rates of new coronavirus cases reaching levels not seen since last December — and daily deaths among those with COVID-19 recently hitting numbers higher than they did during the first wave in spring 2020 — coronavirus hospitalizations

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Voters have until Dec. 7 to vote for one of 10 candidates to serve as the city’s honorCOURTESY OF HISTORIC LITTLETON INC ary dog mayor.

A COVID head-scratcher: Why lice lurk despite distancing Head lice are ‘definitely back,’ professional delouser says

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with a military attitude to cleanliness. Linda Holmes, who has worked as a technician with LiceDoctors for five years, came straight from her day job at a hospital after she got the call from a dispatcher that the Marker family needed her ASAP. According to those in the world of professional nitpicking, Pediculus humanus capitis, the muchscorned head louse, has returned.

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From newswriter to novelist Littleton journalist publishes first book BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Tabatha Deans Stewart, author of The Enchanted Scribe series, sitting atop Mount PHOTO COURTESY OF TABATHA DEANS STEWART Evans.

Tabatha Deans Stewart is the former community editor for the Elbert County News, a sister publication of this newspaper. And now, the Littleton resident is a published novelist. Stewart’s first book, “The Enchanted Scribe: Book One — The Gate and the Girl,” came out Nov. 5 through Connecticut-based Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Co. It’s the result of nearly a decade of work. It’s about Samantha Biggers, a 13-year-old girl who, with the stroke of her pen, can change the direction of the future. But there are two big problems with Samantha’s incredible powers. First, as the book tells it, she has no idea she possesses them. The daughter of drug addicts, Sam is the laughingstock of her small community. Her days are filled with abuse and ridicule from teachers and students at her junior high school. She spends her days writing stories, wishing she would be whisked away, and also daydreams of being someone else. The second problem is more dangerous. An ancient “Eraser” is sent to kill Samantha before she realizes her powers exist. Suddenly Sam finds herself fighting for her life, and that of the world, as she struggles to master her emerging powers and prevent the Eraser from gaining control of the universal portal. If that happens, it will allow access for all manner of evil to enter this world. In an interview, Stewart shared her excitement about publishing her first novel, her writing processes, and advice for new writers. “Everybody is a writer, whether you write for pleasure, for some sort of fulfillment, and whether you make money or not,” she said. “There is a misconception that you have to be Dean Koontz or J.K. Rowling to be a writer. As long as you get it down on paper, you’re a writer.” How does it feel to have published your first book? It feels incredible! I wrote my first book when I was 13 years old, but I didn’t actually publish my first book until I was 53. This moment is 40 years in the making and it feels great to finally get a book published. How long have you been working on this book? I first wrote it about 10 years ago and just recently revisited it. Things were a lot different 10 years ago. I got tired of dealing with rejection letters and the submission system. The system is much better now. You can get quick responses. Back then you had to send physical letters and wait for a response which could take up to two months. Now with advances in technology, things get

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m What inspired you to write this book? d Growing up, I lost myself in s books. I had a really good friend who didn’t like to read, though. w She really struggled with reado ing. I wanted her to have one book e to read that she really liked. She m wasn’t a very strong reader back w then and now her son is on the au- e tism spectrum. I want something f for kids and teens to read that is c accessible and easy. I want to writea a book that the average reader can read and something for people e c who aren’t avid readers. o At what point do you think someone w b can call themselves a writer? From the moment they put some- c thing on the page. I believe every- k one is a writer. Anyone who loves to create and formulate ideas. As a long as those thoughts are put onto paper, a person can call themselves a writer. What advice do you have for someone wanting to write their first book? Just get the words out. Get them on the page by writing the most exciting scenes first. When you focus on what you are excited to write about, then the rest will come together. Also, never completely delete large gaps of text! Put it in a separate folder. You can spend years rewriting your story and you will never be done. Generally, just have fun with it. What are the easiest and most difficult parts of your writing process? The easiest is writing the exciting scenes that I like. The most difficult is remembering the nuance of the story, like the days of the week and time of the year. Sometimes I will set something in the late fall and then have a scene where a character is running through a field of sunflowers, later realizing that fall is not sunflower season. I also dislike the endless editing. Whenever the publisher makes a change, I have to go back and reread the entire thing. Are there therapeutic benefits to modeling a character after someone you know? Some of my characters are loosely based on people I know or have met throughout my life. One of the main characters, the helper of the protagonist, is based off a woman who I became friends with years ago who has since passed away. Sometimes when I meet new people, I like to ask: “If I were to name a character after you, what would their name be?” What are your future writing plans? I am going to write the second book in this series. I would also like to finish the other three halfwritten manuscripts I have laying around. You can find Tabatha Deans Stewart on Instagram at instagram.com/tabathadeansstewart and learn more about her work at tabathadeans.com. You can find Stewart’s book at tinyurl.com/ BNEnchantedScribe and tinyurl. com/AmazonEnchantedScribe.

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mayor) will be a spokesperson to draw people in to listen to our message.” The timing of the mayoral election was also intentional, said Roxborough, as it comes off the heels of the election of the city’s new (human) mayor, Kyle Schlachter. Schlachter was the first mayor in decades to be elected directly by voters, a break from the past tradition of city council appointing the mayor from among their ranks. From Nov. 1 to Nov. 22, dog owners across the city nominated their canine candidate in posts featured on the nonprofit’s Instagram. Many were photographed near historic buildings and included brief historical tidbits that showed the owner’s knowledge of the site. Some dogs were even fashioned in attire befitting of the area’s his-

torical significance, such as a judge outside the Littleton Municipal Courthouse, or a firefighter outside the city’s historic fire engines. Roxborough said 10 candidates were chosen and put forward as finalists for mayor. As of Sunday, Nov. 29, Roxborough said more than 1,000 people had voted. The dog mayor will serve a twoyear term with elections set to continue in the future, said Roxborough, who added that the dog mayor election will coincide with Littleton’s council elections. Along with representing Littleton and its historical sites, the dog mayor may play a role in future city events and marketing. When asked if voters can expect certain policy changes from their newly elected canine leader, such as an increase in fire hydrants or mandatory belly rubs, Roxborough said that’s “to be determined.” You can go to tinyurl.com/dogmayorvote to vote for one of 10 candidates for dog mayor.

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Once again, Denver Botanic Gardens’ Chatfield Farms site is aglow with holiday color in a rustic setting with the return of Trail of Lights. Wandering paths take you under illuminated trees and around vintage farm buildings. Hot beverages, nuts and kettle corn are sold at the entrance, and there are a fire pit and warming hut to help you ward off the chill. The kids will enjoy singing trees and a dancing gingerbread man. Chatfield Farms is adjacent to the Jefferson County part of Littleton. It’s located on Deer Creek Canyon Road west of South Wadsworth Boulevard, just south of C-470. For your map app, the address is 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton 80128. Lights are on display Fridays through Sundays through Dec. 12, and then every night from Dec. 17 through Jan. 2 (closed on Christmas Day, Dec. 25). Hours are 5 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults; $13 for Botanic Gardens members, students, people 65 and older, military and children 3-15; and $10 for child members. No tickets are required for children 2 and under. Parking is free. The trails are suitable for strollers and wheelchairs, but they

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Veteran news leader named Colorado Community Media editor

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The next editor-in-chief of Colorado Community Media is Lisa Schlichtman, an experienced, award-winning news executive and an industry leader. CCM Publisher Linda Shapley made the announcement Nov. 29. “I’ve been familiar with Lisa’s award-winning leadership for a number of years, and to have someone with her passion and talent guiding our journalists at Colorado Community Media will mean great things as we look to grow our brand,” she said. Schlichtman, until recently the editor of the Steamboat Pilot & Today newspaper, joins CCM on Jan. 3. “I am thrilled to join Colorado Community Media and take on the new role of editor-in-chief,” Schlichtman said. “I look forward to sharing my years of experience in the newspaper industry with CCM’s talented team of reporters and editors with the goal of connecting the communities we serve through engaging, locally-focused content and impactful journalism.” Schlichtman will lead the news teams of CCM’s two dozen Colorado newspapers and websites as well as other publications. CCM was sold earlier this year by Jerry and Ann Healey to The Colorado News Conservancy, a partnership of The Colorado

Sun and the National Trust for Local News dedicated to fostering community journalism. CCM newspapers serve Adams, Arapahoe, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, Jefferson and Weld counties. “Our publications have tremendous potential and reach, and it is exciting to be part of the newly established Colorado News Conservancy,” Schlichtman said. Schlichtman succeeds Mark Harden, who retired as CCM editor last fall but has been serving on an interim basis since July while the search was underway for a permanent editor. Harden steps down Dec. 16. “Lisa is just the sort of dynamic, innovative, experienced news leader who can help CCM reach its greatest potential,” Harden said. “I am so pleased she has agreed to join us and I wish her great success.” Since July 2013, Schlichtman has been editor of the Pilot & Today, a daily newspaper founded in 1885 and serving Steamboat Springs and Routt County. Schlichtman and her staff received the Colorado Press Association’s 2020 News Leader of the Year award for a multiplatform, in-depth reporting series, “Indivisible,” which focused on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion in Routt County and efforts to bridge divides. CPA named the Pilot & Today the state’s best newspaper in its size class for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019. And the newspaper under Schlichtman also received the 2019 Presidential Award from the Colorado Organization for Victim

‘I am thrilled to join Colorado Community Media and take on the new role of editor-in-chief.’ Lisa Schlichtman, Colorado Community Media editor-in-chief Assistance for its eight-week “In Our Shoes” series on sexual assault. Schlichtman previously was an editor, co-publisher and co-owner of various publications in Missouri, including the Monnett Times, Cassville Democrat and Wheaton Journal newspapers as well as Ozarks Outdoors and Connection magazines. She began her career as a reporter and assistant editor at the Cassville newspaper. In addition to her professional career, Schlichtman has been active in helping to support journalism and the news industry. She is a past president of the Colorado Press Association, the statewide news-media trade group, and is a board member of the Colorado News Collaborative, or COLab, a Denverbased organization that serves as a local media resource hub. Previously she was a vice president and secretary of the Ozarks Press Association. Schlichtman also has been engaged in community roles. She is a graduate of the 2014 Leadership Steamboat class, a past chairperson of the Cass-

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ville Planning and Zoning Commission, and a past board member of the Cassville and Monett Area Chambers of Commerce. A St. Louis native, Schlichtman holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of MissouriColumbia. She and her late husband, Mike, have two grown sons who live on the Front Range. CCM publications include the Arvada Press, Brighton Standard Blade, Canyon Courier, Castle Pines News-Press, Castle Rock News-Press, Centennial Citizen, Clear Creek Courant, Commerce City Sentinel Express, Denver Herald, Douglas County News-Press, Elbert County News, Englewood Herald, Evergreen Lifestyles, Fort Lupton Press, Golden Transcript, Highlands Ranch Herald, Jeffco Transcript, Life on Capitol Hill, Littleton Independent, Lone Tree Voice, Northglenn/Thornton Sentinel, Parker Chronicle, South Platte Independent, Washington Park Profile and Westminster Window, plus two shoppers, the AdCo Advertiser and 285 Hustler.

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Holiday events coming to Lone Tree area BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The holiday season is here. Santa will be making stops across the city and a variety of other events are coming up to help people celebrate. Here’s a roundup of a few holiday activities happening in and near Lone Tree in December. Annual tree lighting The City of Lone Tree will hold its Holiday Tree Lighting from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the Lone Tree Arts Center. The event will feature holiday music, a hot cocoa bar, s’more roasting and a visit from Santa and his reindeer. The tree will be lit at 6:30 p.m. Visit cityoflonetree.com for more information. Library story time The Lone Tree Library will hold a holiday story time and sing-along on Dec. 3 at 6:20 p.m., 6:40 p.m. and 7 p.m. Attendees can also make cards for residents at MorningStar Senior Living and holiday keepsakes to take home. A file photo of the annual tree lighting ceremony at the Lone Tree Arts Center on Nov. FILE PHOTO 30, 2018.

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Skate with Santa At area South Suburban ice rinks, families can skate with Santa. Skate with Santa events will be held at the Sports Complex from 7 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 10, from 2:15 to 3 p.m. on Dec. 11 and from 2:15 to 3 p.m. on Dec. 12. The events will be held at the Family Sports Center from 2:15 to 3 p.m. on Dec. 11 and Dec. 12. South Suburban is also offering ice

shows at those facilities throughout that weekend. Visit ssprd.org for more information.

Park Meadows mall The Park Meadows mall will host several holiday events and activities throughout December. On Dec. 5 and 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. the mall will put on a sensory-friendly event so children with special needs can visit Santa. The event takes place before the mall opens. Reservations are encouraged. During regular business hours, Santa is available for photos every day through Dec. 24. Reservations are also encouraged. Now through Dec. 18, people can also participate in a scavenger hunt to win prizes. There will be Saturday gingerbread decorating parties on Dec. 4 and Dec. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., and pet night with Santa will be every Monday through Dec. 20. For more information, visit parkmeadows.com. Schweiger Ranch festival The Schweiger Ranch Austrian Christmas festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 4 in honor of the Austrian heritage of the people who settled the ranch in 1874. The Austrian Christmas celebration will feature Santa, real reindeer, horse-drawn carriage rides and authentic Austrian food and music. The event wraps up with a tree lighting. Registration is required. For more information, visit schweigerranch.org.

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Sneak-peek preview of Camp Christmas draws lots of happy campers Lights, music and holiday cheer fills Lakewood’s Heritage Belmar Park BY BOB WOOLEY BWOOLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul joined Camp Christmas Creator Lonnie Hanzon and Santa Claus to kick off the start of the holiday extravaganza in the first year at its new home, Heritage Belmar Park. “We’re celebrating community, and doing it in a unique, one-of-a-kind way that only Lonnie could put together,” Paul said. “We’ve been yearning for a long time — looking for a unique way to come together and I just think it’s an incredible opportunity for our city. I’m honored and thrilled we were able to make this happen here and I encourage people to come out and enjoy it.” Standing in front of the spectacular flaming owl display, lit earlier by Paul, Hanzon said it felt wonderful to be open and to be ready to celebrate the season. Camp Christmas, which brought together Hanzon, the City of Lakewood and the DCPA (Denver Center for Performing Arts) runs through Jan. 2. Tickets can be purchased at www. denvercenter.org.

Santa arrives at Camp Christmas in Lakewood.

Visitors stroll among holiday lights at Camp Christmas.

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A pink tree is the centerpiece of the Pink Room at a very campy Camp Christmas.

A sparkling sign adorns the entrance to Camp Christmas at Heritage Belmar Park.

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ere we are in another season of giving and receiving. The truth is that we are always in a season of giving and receiving, this time of year WINNING just amplifies the WORDS spirit of both. And we have all heard that it is far better to give than it is to receive. This may be true, but there are times when it is equally awesome to receive. Michael Norton Giving comes in many ways. We can give in the form of money, resources and time. We can give gifts and presents. We can give back to a cause or community, or maybe we can give back to a person or family who had helped us out when we needed it. We can give through charities and organizations. Many

companies, houses of worship, and other organizations have “Giving Trees” where we can choose to help people and families in need. And we can do all our giving, no matter what it may be, silently and anonymously. What’s it like to be on the receiving end of gifting? For many of us, no matter where we find ourselves today, we have been in a position of need. We may have had a difficult season of life. We may have endured a tragedy or hardship. There may have been a time when unexpectedly we found ourselves out of work. Or we may have had an illness or injury that left us unable to care for ourselves or a loved one. Many of us who can relate to any of these situations, when someone stepped up to help, know just how humbling receiving can feel. Think of the greatest gift that we have ever received. Maybe it’s the nicest and most expensive, but something tells me it’s not.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Fearmongering by Brauchler Former district attorney George Brauchler talks about justice in very odd ways in his Denver Post column headlined “Will the Rittenhouse circus come to Colorado demanding `justice’ for McClain?” Brauchler claims, with the fire-andbrimstone fervor of old-time preachers, that the “Rittenhouse circus” will be coming to Denver to wreak havoc and destruction during the Elijah McClain trial. In his years as a prosecutor has George not noticed one iota of racial injustice in the courtroom/justice system? Apparently not. But many others have. They’ve lived it for far too long. That is why they, and their allies such as the three shot by Kyle Rittenhouse, take to the streets. To give voice to their frustration of justice denied in the courtroom. Fearmongering has long been used by those wishing to turn humans into illogical ruthless weapons. Employing the fear of “others” is a strong tool that blurs one’s logic and changes one’s behavior. Why does George use this tactic in his column? Does he want vigilantes to come out during the McClain trial to prove his prediction of dire civil unrest? There were plenty of informed voices within the justice system saying that a long second look at the circumstances around Elijah McClain”s death was warranted. And the grand jury agreed. But George will take exception to anything and everything Governor Polis and Attorney General Weiser do. After all, they live in Mr. Brauchler’s head rent-free. Lynne Popkowski Littleton

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More than likely, if we give it some deeper thought, we will remember the time our in-laws loaned us a few dollars to cover our mortgage. Or our neighbors stepped up and purchased our groceries. Maybe it was a time when each friend cooked a meal for us as we balanced being with our spouse in the hospital and taking care of our children. The gift could have been an introduction to an executive who had a job opening at a time when we needed work. The gift could have simply been a hug, a night out with a close friend, some overdue laughs over coffee or a beer. Being on the receiving end of a gift is humbling. Sometimes, if we let it, it could be embarrassing. This is where I hope to change our thinking about that as there is no shame in accepting any form of help. You see, in the last paragraph where I listed the types of gifts we could receive, each one of those is an example of a gift I have received in my own life. A gift that came at just the

right time. Some came from family, some came from friends, and some came from strangers. And all were received with humble gratitude. This holiday season, I encourage us to give the gift of giving and receiving. There are so many opportunities right in front of us to give of our money, resources, time and talents. And should we find ourselves in the need of a hand up, or a little or a lot of help, let us receive it gratefully and humbly, without reservation or shame. Let’s receive it all in the spirit of love in which it is being given. As a way of giving back, each year I offer free keynote speeches on the topics I cover in this column throughout the year; Winning Words; Hope and Encouragement; Motivation and Inspiration. If your organization or company would benefit from such a talk, please let me know. And if you would like to SEE NORTON, P13

This GOP candidate has a shot at statewide office

ecently I received an unexpected call from Pam Anderson, an announced candidate for Colorado secretary of GUEST state. As friends COLUMN for more than 15 years, it was good to catch up. It was even better to thank her for running. Anderson is exactly the kind of secretary of state Colorado needs and deMario Nicolais serves. Previously a municipal clerk, a Jefferson County clerk and recorder and a former executive director for the Colorado County Clerks Association, Anderson has an unparalleled depth of experience and expertise. For more than a decade she has led the charge to provide safe, accessible ballots to Coloradans. She is also likely the best hope for Republicans searching for a shred of relevance in state government. At the top of the ticket, party regulars understand their gubernatorial front-runner, Heidi Ganahl, has little chance to topple Gov. Jared Polis next November.

Anderson is also well inoculated from some of the most effective attacks favored by Democrats. Namely, she is effectively immune from being labeled as a de facto proponent of the Big Lie — false claims about Donald Trump winning the 2020 election — or as an opponent of voting rights. To the contrary, last December Anderson both stated that the election results were valid and testified at the state legislature that they were free from fraud. She did not waver from that position even as she kicked off her campaign. That is notable for a Republican seeking to oversee elections. It demonstrates character and integrity. And it could be a big help next fall. Beating back false narratives about election fraud requires bipartisan advocacy. While Democrats are expected to take that position, it is uncommon in Republican circles. Consequently, it is relatively more useful and important to elect members of the GOP willing to stick their necks out. It also is not a surprise for anyone familiar with Anderson’s career. She has always been willing to put what is right before what is politically beneficial.

During Republican former Secretary of State Scott Gessler’s term in office, she publicly disagreed with him on multiple matters, including his assertions of rampant voter fraud. She became a leading advocate for universal mail ballots in 2013, helping to pass legislation that made Colorado a model for other states. Yet she also pushed for accountability and transparency through ballot audit programs. Anderson likely learned such independence from people like her mother-in-law, former Colorado Senate Majority Leader Norma Anderson. Hopefully she learned how to win a rough-andtumble campaign as well. Despite her sterling qualifications, Anderson will have an uphill battle. Incumbent Democratic Secretary of State Jena Griswold will be even more formidable than she was when she unseated former Secretary Wayne Williams four years ago. Griswold has been the most partisan secretary in recent memory. She has used her office to garner national cameos on liberal talk shows and advocate against issues in other states nongermane to her duties. But

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known by the shorthand RSV, are also back. That may leave some to wonder: With all the covid prevention measures in place, how are kids sharing these things? Like the coronavirus, all these bugs depend on human sociability. Unfortunately, the measures that many reopened schools have taken to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 — masks, hand-washing, vaccination — do little to deter the spread of the head louse. However, physical distancing, such as spacing desks 3 feet apart, should be helping, if it’s actually happening. Lice are, in theory, harder to spread than the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 because proximity alone isn’t enough: They usually need head-to-head contact. If a kid gets lice, odds are it means that kid spent some quality time close enough to another kid for the parasite to make its move. (Researchers tend to agree that transmission via inanimate objects like combs and hats is minimal.) The head louse is not known for its fortitude or athletic prowess. It’s basically the couch potato of pests. Adults can’t survive more than a day or two without snacking on blood. Their eggs can’t hatch without the warmth of a human head, and will die within about a week if not in those cozy conditions. The bugs can’t jump or fly — only crawl. The one thing going for the head louse is its highly specialized claws, evolved to grasp human hair. Unlike the body louse, the head ,louse isn’t known to spread disease. An infestation doesn’t indicate anything about a person’s hygiene. (In fact, the lore of delousers says that the bugs prefer clean hair because it’s more grabbable.) And despite common misconceptions, they can colonize people of all ages, races and ethnicities. r COVID lockdowns were not great from a louse-world-domination standpoint. But the critters have been bonding with us for tens of thousands of years. A little lockdown wasn’t going to end the romance. Federico Galassi, a researcher with Argentina’s Pest and Insecticide Research Center, found that strict early covid lockdowns did, indeed, lead to a decline in head lice among kids in Buenos Aires, but the bugs came nowhere close to being eliminated. His study found prevalence dropped from about 70% to about 44%. And one thing is clear: When people shut their doors and hunkered down in early lockdowns, the lice were right there hunkered down with us. When SaLeah Snelling reopened the doors of her Lice Clinics of

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America salon in Boise, Idaho, in May, she said, “the cases of head lice were heavier than we’ve ever seen.” And it wasn’t just one or two people in the household with lice, but the entire household. Now, Galassi and American louse workers say, infestation rates are back to pre-lockdown norms, despite school covid protections. Nix, a brand of anti-louse products, publishes a map that claims lice are bad right now in Houston, most of Alabama and New Mexico, plus Tulsa, Oklahoma. The map directs people to locations that carry its products since many parents use a DIY approach once they spy the critter on a child’s head. Richard Pollack, chief scientific officer with pro-bono pestidentification service IdentifyUS, said most claims about louse prevalence are “marketing nonsense” from a largely unregulated industry focused on apparent infestations that often turn out to be just dandruff, glitter, hair spray, grass-dwelling springtail insects, innocuous fungus or even cookie crumbs. It’s possible that the recent increase in business for professional nitpickery suggests that people are now comfortable seeking help outside the home rather than its being a sign of a surge in the bugs. While little research exists to confirm whether there is a rise in lice, Boswell, Pollack and even the National Association of School Nurses agree: The bugs aren’t likely spreading in the classroom because in-school louse transmission is considered rare. Instead, Boswell said, it’s more likely that as other activities resumed — sleepovers, play dates, summer camp, family gatherings — the bugs prospered once more. Pollack once wrote in a presentation slide, “Head lice indicate that the child has friends.” Preschoolers tend to get the infestations the most “because they’re more cuddly,” said Julia Wilson, co-owner of Rocky Mountain Lice Removal in Lafayette. But she has also noticed a rise among teenagers, which she ascribes to taking selfies with pals. “You say to them, ‘Have you touched heads?’ and the teenager’s like, ‘No, never,’” said Wilson. “And then all of a sudden, they’re literally taking a selfie photo with their friends.” The Marker family isn’t sure where third grader Huntley’s lice originated. Perhaps a close friend or her dance team? The Markers spent more than $200 to get the four-person household checked — eyebrows and Dad’s beard included. Her dad and her preschool-aged brother were free of nits. But Holmes did find a couple of nits on Huntley’s mom, Paris. “You can just burn my whole head right now,” said Paris. After combing each head carefully, Holmes ended the session by hugging her customers goodbye, ing and receiving to enter our lives, it really will be a better than good year. Michael Norton is the grateful CEO of Tramazing.com, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator to businesses of all sizes.

Professional delouser Linda Holmes’ tools of choice for nitpicking her customers’ heads are extra-virgin olive oil and a set of fine-toothed combs. Other methods involve tools that run the gamut from special gels to devices that heat the head at a PHOTO BY RAE ELLEN BICHELL/KAISER HEALTH NEWS temperature thought to kill louse eggs.

proof that she trusts her work. This story is from Kaiser Health News, a nonprofit news service covering health issues. It is an editori-

ally independent program of Kaiser Family Foundation, which is not affiliated with Kaiser Permanente. Used by permission. For more, visit khn.org.

OBITUARIES STARIKA

Stephen Gerald Starika

January 25, 1960 - November 16, 2021

Stephen Gerald Starika succumbed to COVID after an eleven days’ battle on Tuesday 16th November at 10:40pm at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. Steve was the husband to Stella Starika for four years. Born on January 25th 1960 in Denver Colorado, he went to elementary and High school in Cherry Creek, attended Business School from San Diego State University in San Diego, California. Steve had so much passion for golf at very young age of 9 years where he started playing golf at Cherry Hills Country Club and was taught by Bill Majors. After attending Business School, he later went to Brian Smith PGA Golf lessons for 2years and was later transferred to The PGA Tour Golf Academy in Florida for another two years where he graduated and obtained his Professional Golfers diploma. This was a prestigious and not easy to attain diploma. After his graduation, Steve became a golf instructor under Nike in Texas. Later after leaving Nike Steve joined Carnival Cruise line where he taught golf on the cruise ship. After he retired from teaching golf, Steve continued with his passion for golf and travelled the world in playing golf and he played over 3200 different courses around the world. Steve was a member of the United States Golfers Association (USGA)Professional Golfers Association (PGA) and Pinehurst Country

Club. He will truly be remembered for his great passion for golf. After the retirement of his father Mr. Gerald Starika, Steve took over in running the Real Estate business and at the time of his death, he was still running the business. Steve was also an avid Hard Rock lover and collector of beer mugs, shot glasses, teddy bears and T-shirts from the Rock shop. He was also a collector of various coins. Steve was known and will be remembered for his infectious smile, great sense of humor and his kind and compassionate spirit of giving and caring for family and friends. Steve was preceded in death by his father Gerald Joseph James Starika. He is survived by his mother Dr. Joan Doris Starika, wife Stella, his young sister Sharon, niece Mia Moyano and several nieces and nephews in Zambia Africa. The funeral service was held on Friday November 19th 2021 at Boles Funeral Homes & Crematory and interment at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Rest In Eternal Peace Steve. John 14:1-4. Online condolences may be made to www.bolesfuneralhome.com Services entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.

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LIFE Bill and Elsa Devanny stand for a photo with their Italian ceramics.

Erik Swanson, owner and founder of The Log Candle, places a piece of wax to feed the candle’s flame. PHOTOS BY CHRISTY STEADMAN

Sawyer Gilsdorf with Björn’s Colorado Honey stands inside the business’s booth at the Cherry Creek Holiday Market.

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Ryan Anderson of The House of Stewart stands with the small business’s display of candies and confections

Cherry Creek North Holiday Market connects community vendors, seasonal shoppers BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

endors at this year’s Cherry Creek North Holiday Market are excited to have conversations with people and help shoppers find the perfect gift. “People like to support local businesses,” said Erik Swanson, owner and founder of The Log Candle. “Especially when it’s something that somebody made out of their garage.” The Log Candle is a unique item that Swanson came about through what he called a “happy accident.” Swanson has a background in graphic design, but enjoyed dabbling in woodworking as a hobby. He set out to make a birdhouse in the late spring of 2020, and by June that year, he ended up creating his Log Candle. Swanson later left his cubicle job and started making the Log Candles full time — selling them at the Mile High Flea Market and outdoor arts-and-crafts markets throughout the metro area. “People seem to really enjoy them,” Swanson said. “It’s something they have never seen before.” The Log Candle is, like it sounds, a candle made out of a small log. The logs come from local tree trimmers, Swanson said. When wax is added, it feeds the flame, which spreads across the top, creating the candle effect. It

is meant for outdoor use, and people have enjoyed them for their patios, balconies and porches, Swanson said, adding that some people have even taken them on camping trips. Swanson, of Englewood, is one 30 vendors at this year’s Cherry Creek North Holiday Market, and many of the 30 are local crafters/artisans or small business owners. The market, produced by Fetch Concepts and now in its second year, opened on Nov. 18 and runs through Dec. 24. It is located on Fillmore Street between First and Second Avenues. A family business Madison Stewart’s sons are tending House of Stewart’s booth at the market this year. “They like the fun atmosphere” of the holiday market, she said, “and that people like tasting the candies.” The House of Stewart makes traditional Scottish candies. This includes caramels and the Scottish tablet, which isn’t found in the U.S., except for rare occasions such as world markets, said Stewart, owner and founder of the Denver-based business. The House of Stewart got its start in May 2016. Stewart is an Army veteran and went to law school — the only baking she did was on the weekends for her family. “I never imagined a career in the candy business,” Stewart said. However, she frequently traveled back-and-

‘It’s fantastic not working in a cubicle anymore.’ Erik Swanson, owner and founder of The Log Candle

forth to Scotland on leisure trips and enjoyed the Scottish candies so much that she would bring back as many that she could. “Then I decided that other Americans would probably enjoy the candies as well,” Stewart said. Today, House of Stewart candies and confections ship across the U.S., and Stewart is looking to open a storefront in Las Vegas early 2022. People enjoy the candies and fancy packaging, which is catered to adults, Stewart said. The candies are great for parties or gifts — “And for yourself,” Stewart said. “If you’ve had a hard day and want to treat yourself, why wait for a special occasion?” SEE MARKET, P22

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Museum shares works of Americans in France Paintings from 1855-1913 on display at Denver Art Museum BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“Whistler to Cassatt: American Painters in France,” now open at the Denver Art Museum through March 13, includes more than 100 paintings created between 1855 and 1913 by American painters, some who studied in official and private academies and some who roamed the city and countryside, painting images. In preceding years, according to Curator Emeritus Timothy Standring, there was a focus on how paintings were done, consideration of the academic technique of the work, but by the period covered, concern had moved to what the painting said about a subject. Controversy still existed over what was most important in a work of art ... (As it does today!) This exhibit is an absolute pleasure to contemplate for the lush colors in art that pop against deeply toned walls. Take a deep breath and start walking. Art is hung “salon style,” with a mix of sizes and subjects rather than with all in a neat row. “Do you know how brave it is to tell lenders that work will be hung salon style?” Standring commented. At the turn of the century, Paris was the center of the art world and acceptance in the Salon (started in 1775) was a goal for artists from France, America and elsewhere. James McNeill Whistler, John Singer Sargent and Mary Cassatt were among the Americans who arrived to study. Cassatt, who was 21 when she arrived in Paris, had particular challenges as women were not accepted to the prestigious Ecole des BeauxArtes, nor allowed to socialize in cafes where male artists gathered. But her introductory portfolio was so accomplished that she was accepted in the atelier of Jean-Leon Gerome and supplemented her studies by making copies of masterworks at the Louvre, which she could sell. We are told that she formed a close friendship with painter Edgar Degas. Other American women artists with works exhibited include Elizabeth Jane Gardner, Cecelia Beaux, Lila Cabot Perry and Elizabeth Nourse. Standring commented that it has taken 10 years to get this show together. “It becomes more and more difficult to stage a major loan show, with shipping and couriers.” The museum staff has worked steadily on the project. “Americans could have gone to Dusseldorf, Rome, London,” Standring said as he started his press tour comments. But Paris won their initial interest and they spread out into the picturesque countryside as well. There are 18 paintings by Cassatt, who did have work accepted/ exhibited in the Salon. Included are early works, such as “The Mandolin Player” (1868) and “Mother and Child” (1889), which Standring

Help us Help usCreate Create Inclusive Healthca Inclusive Education Together Healthcare Education Mary Cassatt’s “Mother and Child” from 1889 is displayed in the “Whistler to Cassatt: COURTESY OF DENVER ART MUSEUM American Painters in France” exhibit at the Denver Art Museum.

IF YOU GO The Denver Art Museum, at 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway in downtown Denver, is open daily and this exhibit is on the second level of the Hamilton Building through March 13. It will then travel to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts from April 16 to July 31, 2022. Special ticketing is required. denverartmuseum.org, 720-865-5000. Advance reservations recommended.

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considers to be her finest work. A gallery is dedicated to Whistler, illustrating his many different approaches to painting. He began his time in France with study in the atelier of Swiss-born artist Charles Gleyre and works exhibited here include “The Coast of Brittany (Alone With the Tide)” (1861), “Blue and Silver, Dieppe,” (1880-85), “The Sea, Pourville” (1899) and “The Beach at Marseilles” (1901). Sargent’s paintings are important to the period and this exhibit shows preliminary studies he painted prior to completing the well-known “Fishing for Oysters at Cancale” (1877). We have in recent years enjoyed a major exhibit of Sargent’s works at the Denver Art Museum, but it’s good to recognize his involvement with these other painters as well. It was a rich period that carried through in subsequent examples of American art. An American group, known as “The Ten,” included William Merritt Chase, J. Alden Weir, Frank Benson,

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Mary Cassatt, “Young Girl at a Window,” c. 1883-84, features a young woman posed in the window of Cassatt’s Paris studio. The work will be part of the Denver Art Museum’s “Whistler to Cassatt” exhibition.

ists also included in this large exhibit were members of a group called “The Eight” (1907) and included Robert Henri, William Glackens, Maurice Prendergast, Arthur B. Davies and Arthur Dove. For visitors who want to know more, there is a beautiful large (200page) catalog, which visitors may want to consider purchasing (but not carry around while enjoying the exhibit!).

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he Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave. in downtown Littleton, has original art in all sizes, shapes and colors, in addition to the expected paintings on the walls. The Holiday Art Market, which runs until Jan. 3, will be open Tuesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also, Littleton Fine Arts Guild members have paintings available at Stanton Gallery in Town Hall Arts CenSONYA’S ter, 2450 W. Main St., with a show called SAMPLER “Holiday Harmony: Affordable Art under $200,” which is open during box office hours and during performances through Jan. 23. And theater tickets also make a fine gift! Pick up a schedule Sonya Ellingboe at the Town Hall box office or see online. Consider a class for a stage-struck youngster ... 303-794-2787, townhallartscenter.org, depotartgallery.org.

“Blossoms of Light” will be on display at the Denver Botanic Gardens’ York Street campus through Jan. 2. PHOTO BY MARK HARDEN

buildings that were moved to the park site to create a unique collection, connected by walkways. Santa will be available on some dates, with a special additional ticket. Tickets to tour this cheery site run $8 to $25 and the family will want to bundle up for outdoors. Included: 23 “pun trees,” music, memorabilia. See denvercenter.org/CampChristmas. 303-893-4100. Also available at the Denver Center downtown: “A Christmas Carol” in the Wolf Theatre Through Dec. 26. See denvercenter.org.

Camp Christmas It’s a short drive to Lakewood’s Camp Christmas, which is now open at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, 8015 S. Yarrow St., where Lonnie Hanzon has created the 2021 version of his creative, dazzling holiday treat, sponsored by Denver Center for the Performing Arts. The Heritage Center has historic Lakewood commercial and domestic

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in Colorado may soon overtake last December’s peak. That mark was 1,847 confirmed COVID patients on Dec. 1, 2020. The Colorado School of Public Health has estimated a 48% chance that hospital demand exceeds 2,000 beds in the next several weeks if coronavirus trends remain on their current trajectory, John Douglas, executive director of Tri-County Health, cited during the Nov. 22 meetiong of the agency’s board. Hospital bed capacity in Colorado is now at an “all-time low” compared to other times during the pandemic, Douglas’ presentation said. That’s partly due to patients hospitalized for conditions other than COVID-19, although COVIDspecific hospitalizations themselves have been on the rise for months. The mask order applies to all people 2 and older in all public indoor spaces in Adams and Arapahoe counties with certain exceptions. Douglas mentioned recent requests to the state public-health department to institute a mask mandate — pleas that have gone unanswered. “We felt that if the state was unwilling to act, metro-wide action” could help alleviate the hospital crisis, Douglas said during the meeting. Also on Nov. 22, the Jeffco Public Health board voted 4-1 to institute a mask mandate for people 3 and older. “This is (an) action that really

Under Tri-County Health’s new mask mandate, all people 2 and older must wear a face covering in all public indoor spaces. Those younger than 2 and those who “cannot medically tolerate a face covering” are exempt, according to a fact sheet on the order. Under the order, people can temporarily remove their mask when actively engaged in any of the following activities: • Communicating with someone who is hearing impaired or otherwise disabled and where the ability to see the mouth is essential to communication • Seated at a food service establishment or actively eating or drinking • Receiving a personal, religious or medical service where the temporary removal of the face covering is necessary to perform the service • Temporary removal for identification

should have been taken a while ago,” Jeffco health board chair Greg Deranleau said during the video meeting, referencing guidelines from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that strongly recommend mask wearing in high-transmission areas. Denver followed suit with a mask order a day later. Boulder and Larimer counties already had issued mask mandates in recent months. Tri-County’s order will not apply in Douglas County, where the county’s new health department — created amid county leaders’ unhappiness over Tri-County Health’s COVID-safety rules — has authority over countywide public health

purposes • Engaging in a public safety role such as for law enforcement, firefighters or emergency medical personnel • Giving a speech for broadcast or an audience, so long as they maintain 12-foot distance from non-household members • Engaging in a performing arts performance, so long as they maintain 12-foot distance from non-household members • Engaging in a pool activity in which the face covering might become wet • Engaging in gymnastics, tumbling, cheer or wrestling, where it is not safe to wear a face covering Exemptions from the public health order also include businesses and facilities that implement a voluntary “Vaccine Verification Program” using a policy that assures full vaccination of employees, staff, guests and customers.

orders. Douglas County officials are not considering a mask mandate there, a county spokesperson said. And at a Nov. 23 meeting, county commissioners — two of whom are also board of health members — sounded unconvinced that a mask order was needed in the county. “We are seeing breaking points in other systems around the state and the metro area,” Douglas County Commissioner George Teal said in the meeting. “I have an appreciation for the system here in Douglas County being stressed. There’s a big difference between a system being stressed versus a system breaking.”

Not a ‘popularity contest’ During the public comment portion of the Tri-County Health board’s Nov. 22 meeting, Gregg McGough, of Arapahoe County, said Tri-County’s actions had been ineffective at controlling the virus. “Your efforts have sacrificed the economy (and) destroyed education,” said McGough, one of roughly a dozen who spoke against the mandate at the meeting. He added: “Let us get back to the pursuit of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Douglas dismissed the idea that Tri-County took the step of a new mask mandate “because we enjoy exercising tyranny and power.” “We didn’t undertake this to win a popularity contest,” Douglas said. He added: “We undertook this because our reading of the situation is that there are substantial downsides that are going to (occur) if we breach hospital capacity and have to ration care.” “Rationing care” is a term that means deciding which patients do — and don’t — receive certain types of care in situations where hospitals are stretched too thin. Douglas touched on the question of why Colorado saw such high COVID surges last year despite the state’s now-defunct mask mandate being in effect at the time. “The answer is masks are not perfect,” Douglas said, calling masks one part of a larger set of strategies to fight the virus. “Frankly, things (in terms of virus spread) didn’t completely shut down when we locked down last spring.” SEE MASKS, P19

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At a meeting of Arapahoe County’s commissioners on Nov. 22, the same day the Tri-County Health Department’s board issued its new maskwearimng order for the county, Commissioner Nancy Sharpe expressed frustration with having followed public health guidelines yet still being told to follow a new mandate. Sharpe, whose district includes Centennial and Greenwood Village, said she had received the first two shots of COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose. “I’ve done everything I’m supposed to do,” Sharpe said.

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He noted the “counterfactual,” or what would have happened if Coloradans didn’t have a mandate. Evidence “suggests that in at least a short period of time, … masking does appear not to be perfect but to help make a difference,” Douglas said. Melissa Rawsky, of Adams County, said during the public comment period: “I have no question in my mind that if we didn’t have a mask mandate last year, the cases (in the holiday season) would have been much worse.” Board of health members Ju-

Speaking at the meetong, John Douglas, executive director of TriCounty Health Department, said he sympathized with her frustration, recalling the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s old guidance that masks are not necessary for those who are vaccinated. But then, he said, Americans encountered the delta variant, which is more contagious than prior versions of the virus that causes COVID-19. The “exponential transmission capacity” means the delta variant is more difficult to fight against, Douglas added. At the commissioners’ meeting, Douglas was asked why health officials wouldn’t issue a “strong rec-

ommendation” or an advisory rather than a mandate. But metro Denver health officials did urge residents to wear masks in public indoor spaces in a Nov. 5 announcement that was called a statewide “public health advisory.” “We’ve been issuing quote ‘strong recommendations’ since the end of July when the CDC first came out and said if you’re more than (a certain rate of new cases, an area should mask indoors),” Douglas said. “Not much changed. We did put out exactly what you said, a public health advisory (on Nov. 5). And the mask wearing didn’t change at all. And the case rate didn’t stop going up at all.”

lie Mullica, Rosanna Reyes, Julie Schilz, Jan Brainard and Kaia Gallagher voted “yes” in favor of TriCounty issuing the mask mandate, and Thomas Fawell, an Arapahoe County representative, voted “no.”

that covers Adams and Arapahoe counties is 5.8%, according to a news release from Tri-County Health. Hospital capacity remains extremely tight, with ICU bed utilization at 93% in Adams County and 100% in Arapahoe County, according to the health agency’s release. As of Nov. 22, Adams County’s seven-day rate of new infections was 346 per 100,000 people, and up to that point in November there had been 232 persons hospitalized with COVID-19 and 40 deaths, according to the release. In Arapahoe County, the case rate as of late November was 303 per 100,000 people, with 202 hospitalizations and 24 deaths during the month, the release said. Statewide, Colorado has a growing crisis in hospital capacity — there are

Tied to hospital capacity The public health order will remain in effect through Jan. 2 — and further after that until staffed intensive-care unit bed capacity reaches 10% or greater for 14 consecutive days. The 10% ICU capacity mark was to be considered at a regional level because “no county is an island in terms of its hospitals,” Douglas said. Currently, staffed ICU bed availability in the North Central Region

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more than 1,500 individuals currently hospitalized with COVID-19, and hospitals are at about 95% capacity including non-COVID-19 patients, according to the release. Of the COVID-19 hospitalizations, 82% are unvaccinated, according to the release. The order allows owners, operators and managers of public indoor spaces who have implemented vaccination requirements for all individuals entering their space — such as employees, visitors and customers — to request an exception to mask wearing requirements for people in their indoor spaces. Businesses can choose, but are not required, to implement a vaccine requirement. SEE MASKS, P21

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Creek, Valor to meet for Colo. 5A football title Teams to clash Dec. 4 at Empower Field BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It’s just what was expected four months ago when the Colorado high school football season started. Cherry Creek and Valor Christian will play for the Class 5A state championship at 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 4 at Empower Field at Mile High. Creek (11-2) will be seeking its third straight state championship. Top-seeded Valor of Highlands Ranch has been a dominate team all season and brings an undefeated 13-0 record into the state title game. Both teams overpowered their opponents in semifinal contests played Nov. 27. Cherry Creek took a 38-0 lead into the fourth quarter in a 48-14 victory over Legend High of Parker at the Stutler Bowl, Creek’s home field in Greenwood Village. Valor rushed for 354 yards in rolling over Grandview High, 37-6, at Valor. This will be the third time in the past four seasons the teams have faced each other in the state title game. Valor beat Creek 24-14 in 2018 and the Bruins downed the Eagles, 21-0, in last season’s championship game played in Pueblo. Valor, who will be makings its eighth trip to the state title contest in the past 10 seasons, has won eight state football titles which includes

two in Class 4A and one 3A championship. Creek has taken home 11 state championship trophies. Cherry Creek was playing in its sixth state semifinal game in seven seasons and put Legend on its heels with big plays and a stellar defense which contained Legend’s potent offense. “The plan was good on both sides and the kids did a great job of executing,” said Creek coach Dave Logan. “I’m really proud of the kids. “We’ve battled through a lot of stuff, a lot of injuries. We’ve had key guys go down and yet they have hung in there. We’ve played our best football late in the season which is important. “When you get his deep in the playoffs a lot of times, it comes down to the ability to run the football and create big plays. You have to be able to do both.” Senior Ky Oday and junior Carlson Tann had the big plays for Creek. Oday caught 40 and 75 yard TD passes from quarterback Christian Hammond and returned a kickoff 99 yards for a score. Tann, who gained 133 yards on 10 carries, had a 5-yard TD run and sprinted 73 yards on a second TD gallop. Even offensive tackle George Fitzpatrick was part of the scoring. He grabbed a bobbled fumbled that went air born and went two yards for a TD. Boden Page kicked two field goals for the Bruins. “We were clicking on all cylinders and we will be good next week,”said Oday who had four catches for 146

Carlson Tann, 17, of Cherry Creek looks to run upfield during the Bruins’ 48-14 Class 5A semifinal victory over Legend on Nov. 27 at the Stutler Bowl. Cherry Creek will play PHOTO BY JAMES BENTON Valor Christian in the state championship game on Dec. 4.

yards. “We’ve been looking forward to them (Valor) all year.” Logan knows the title game will be a challenge. “Valor is a great team,” said Logan. “They’ve been ranked No. 1 all year long. We a game that will be a big, big challenge for us. We look forward to the opportunity.” Legend senior Bryce Vaz had 98 yards rushing with one touchdown and threw a 7-yard TD pass to Brecken Reiser. Titans coach Monte Thelen, whose team finished with an 11-2 record, credited Creek and also praised his team.

“Their defense is really stout and we had trouble tackling them,” he said. “Tip your hat to Cherry Creek. They played very well. “I think we are one of the top programs in the state. We’re 27-6 in the last three years and been to two Final Fours and a Sweet 16. That’s a positive reflection on Legend football despite this disappointment.” Valor’s senior running back Gavin Sawchuck, who has committed to play at Oklahoma, rushed for 176 yards and three touchdowns in the Eagles win over Grandview (10-3). Jordan Norwood ran for two Valor TDs.

Continental League honors softball, boys soccer players Coaches choose all-league teams BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

All-league teams for girls softball and boys soccer in the Continental League have been announced. Naiah Ackerman of Chaparral High in Parker was the girls softball Player of the Year and Cameron Ponich of state champion Legend, also of Parker, was tabbed as the Pitcher of the Year. Flyn Brown of Rock Canyon in Highlands Ranch and league scoring champion Jack Pucciano of Castle View in Castle Rock shared Player of the Year honors on the All-Continental League boys soccer team. The Centennial League picked Cherry Creek senior infielder Amanda Licht as co-Player of the Year for softball and she was joined by pitcher Taylor Miller and infielder Michelle Salazar of Arapahoe in Centennial on the all-league first team. The following are the Continental League girls softball and boys

soccer teams as voted by league coaches. Girls softball first team: Brooke Carey, Jr., OF, Regis Jesuit; Emma Bracken, Sr., C, Castle View; Naiah Ackerman, Sr., inf, Chaparral; Emma Crosby, Sr., P, Chaparral; Sydney Montoya, Jr., OF, Douglas County; Darby Camp, Sr., inf, Heritage; Izzy Fierro, Sr., OF, Highlands Ranch; Alanna Burkey, Sr., OF, Legend; Kaylynn English, Jr., SS, Legend; Cameron Ponich, Jr., P, Legend; Morgan Hosleton, Sr., inf, Mountain Vista; Ashton Lambert,Sr., inf, Mountain Vista; Lauren Stuckey, Jr.,P, Ponderosa; Olivia Trombley, Soph., P, Ponderosa; Sydney Boulaphinh, Soph, Inf., Rock Canyon; Katilin Oberle, Sr., P, ThunderRidge. Coach of the Year: Mark Roberts, Ponderosa in Parker Boys soccer first team: Flyn Brown, Sr., F, Rock Canyon; Mason McGaffin, Sr., D, Rock Canyon; Cameron Spires, Sr., MF, Rock Canyon; Carter Pollock, Sr., D, Rock Canyon; Owen Barrett, Sr., MF, Rock Canyon; Jack Pucciano,

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Sr., MF, Castle View; Bailey Voit, Sr, MF, Castle View; Cooper Landry, Sr. MF, Castle View; Antonio Piscitella, Jr., MF, Castle View; Aidan Mott, Sr., MF, Mountain Vista; Tristan Larsen, Sr., F, Mountain Vista; Kyle Atkinson, Sr., MF, Mountain Vista; Tyler Hossfeld, Sr., MF, Chaparral; Alex Cadena, Sr., MF, Chaparral; Norman Stott, Sr., D, Mountain Vista;Josh Dermer, Sr., MF, Regis Jesuit; Gavin Tinic, Sr., D, Regis; Nico Correa, Sr., MF, Regis; Arnel Hodzic, Sr., F, ThunderRidge; Jaden Jiminez, Sr., MF, ThunderRidge;

Legend junior pitcher Cameron Ponich allowed five hits and struck out 15 batters in an 8-0 shutout victory over Rock Canyon on Sept. 8.

Cole Rojas, Sr., D, ThunderRidge; Jaden Robertson, Sr., GK, Legend; Caleb Graham, Soph., MF, Legend; Braeden Buttchen, Sr., D, Ponderosa; Chase Ripley, Sr., D, Ponderosa; Greyson Mitchell, Sr., F., Heritage; Walker Schwabauer, Sr., GK, Heritage; Andrew Lyons, Sr., MF, Highlands Ranch; Aden Blake, Sr., F, Highlands Ranch; Shawn Woodall, Soph., D, Douglas County. Coach of the Year: Aaron Carpenter, Rock Canyon

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Not your ordinary holiday theater production ‘Dickens: A Family Holiday Experience’ presented Dec. 11 BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Thanks to a holiday event that’s new this year, people will have an opportunity to step back in time to the 1800s. Presented by Adelska, a Denverbased entertainment company, “Dickens: A Family Holiday Experience” will be an immersive, choose-your-own-adventure theater attraction inspired by Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” It takes place from 4-8 p.m. Dec. 11 at Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. in Denver. “Last year’s holiday season was missing some magic due to the

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Food and drink options for additional purchase include a gourmet hot chocolate-and-smores bar, food trucks and a full bar offering holiday cocktails for attendees age 21 and older. “Immersive theater is becoming more of the norm as people discover how wonderful it is to be a part of something, rather than just watching it passively,” said Leah Cardenas, creative director for Adelska. “Our audience will get to follow along with Ms. Scrooge as she learns about her past, present and future, and help her to see the kindness and love that this time of year can bring.” The intent is to “create a special holiday experience that goes beyond the holiday lightshow where families are immersed in new theatrical traditions,” added Breena Siegel, event planner for Adelska. Another inspiration for the event was Four Mile Historic Park itself.

Bartek, of south Denver, enjoys the park and thought it would make a great setting to create a special experience that a whole family can engage in. But not only that — “A Christmas Carol” was written in 1843, which is the same decade that the Four Mile house was built, Bartek said. “The holidays can be a magical time of storytelling and tradition,” Siegel said. “I’m most excited for families to step into a playful world where they get an experience, in addition to the traditional Santa visit and holiday marketplace.” Tickets cost $50 for adults and youth age 12 and older, $25 for children ages 4-11, and children age 3 and younger have free entry. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/ticketsDickensAdelska. To learn more about Adelska, visit www.adelska.com.

in Arapahoe, Adams, Denver and three other metro-Denver counties be vaccinated against COVID-19. Brainard, one of the Tri-County Health board members, harked back to when public health measures in Colorado were much more severe. “We’re not closing bars, we’re not closing restaurants, we’re not closing schools. We’re trying to keep them open,” Brainard said. Restrictions that took effect in November last year in metro Denver and other areas of the state banned private gatherings and indoor dining at restaurants, and it tightened capacity limits at some types of businesses.

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like Anderson. But it is not impossible. While other candidates on the ticket may be tilting at windmills, there is a legitimate path to victory for Anderson. With Trump out of office, Griswold cannot rely on an energetic base. To the contrary, Anderson may get a boost from the midterm election. Furthermore, Griswold has seen unprecedented turnover in her office over the past three years. That is the

kind of red flag that may worry voters. I am sure that there will be plenty of twists and turns for Anderson over the next 12 months. But if Colorado is lucky, at this time next year she will be preparing to take office rather than calling to catch up with people like me. Mario Nicolais is an attorney and columnist who writes on law enforce-

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the Green Theatre Initiative: “A Future We Create,” with short plays and music. Meg Hardeman hopes this will be the start of a Denver area segment in a movement that is growing across the country. Admission is free, donations are appreciated.

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Town Hall Arts Center Alternating performances of “Winter Wonderettes” and “Plaid Tidings” continue in December, with special Monday night performances on Dec. 13 and 20 to benefit the Denver Actors Fund, which has helped many Denver area theater people over the years, when illness or other misfortune strikes. All ticket sale proceeds will go to the fund. A participation play for kids, “Fezziwig’s Ball” will be on Dec. 18. THAC is at 2450 W. Main St. in downtown Littleton. 303-794-2787, townhallartscenter.org. Also, on Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m., THAC will host

‘This is Colorado’ The annual “This is Colorado” Art Show, organized by the Heritage Fine Arts Guild, will hang in the Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, from Nov. 30 to Dec. 22. A reception will be held in the gallery from 5 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 2, when juror Victoria Kwasinski will present awards. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday;

noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4. A virtual exhibit will be open to the public Nov. 30-Jan. 31. heritage-guild.com. Lights! “Blossoms of Light” will glow at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, from 4:30 to 9 p.m. through Jan. 2 and Trails of Light will beckon 5 to 8:30 p.m. at DBG’s Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road. Admission charged. Closed Christmas Day at both locations. See botanicgardens.org. Benchmark Theatre A regional premiere of the new “Meteor Shower” by Steve Martin is directed by Warren Sherrill at Benchmark Theatre, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood, playing through

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0059-2021 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 3, 2021, 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) Diana J. Mauney Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP Date of Deed of Trust May 17, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 24, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7057881 Original Principal Amount $621,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $132,881.54 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. BEL-VUE HEIGHTS BLOCK 3 LOT 4 ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO PURSUANT TO AFFIDAVIT OF SCRIVENER'S ERROR RECORDED ON AUGUST 23, 2021 AT RECEPTION NO. E1131136 TO CORRECT LEGAL DESCRIPTION. Also known by street and number as: 686 W Easter Ave, Littleton, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. 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 8/23/2021 AT RECEPTION NO. E1131136 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, 01/05/2022, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

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. 0059-2021 First Publication: 11/11/2021 Last Publication: 12/9/2021 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0063-2021 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 14, 2021, 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) Zinat J. Stephen Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Finance of America Reverse LLC, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Finance of America Reverse LLC Date of Deed of Trust December 29, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 23, 2018 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D8007181 Original Principal Amount $663,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $263,172.58 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 18, BLOCK 46, BROADWAY ESTATES, FILING NO. TWO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6643 S Downing Street, 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, 01/12/2022, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 11/18/2021 Last Publication: 12/16/2021 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;

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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0068-2021 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

David Dill Denver, CO

On September 21, 2021, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

The public hearing on the application will be held on Wednesday, December 08, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. Before considering issuance of this license, the Littleton Licensing Authority must determine if it is the desire of the adult inhabitants of the neighborhood* that this license be issued. If you would like to voice either support or opposition of issuance of this license, please email COLCityClerk@littletongov.org. Please include your name and, address when responding. Deadline for support or opposition is December 01, 2021.

Original Grantor(s) Shane Andersen and Dawnielle Andersen Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for United Wholesale Mortgage Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NewRez LLC, F/K/A New Penn Financial, LLC D/B/A Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Date of Deed of Trust May 24, 2019 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 29, 2019 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D9049898 Original Principal Amount $366,592.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $361,682.22 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 28, BLOCK 11, SOUTHCREEK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 16216 E Otero Pl, Englewood, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/19/2022, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 11/25/2021 Last Publication: 12/23/2021 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: 09/21/2021 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

First Publication: 11/11/2021 Last Publication: 12/9/2021 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

DATE: 09/14/2021 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee

Erin Croke #46557 Steven Bellanti #48306 Holly Shilliday #24423 Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-21-894229-LL

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

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

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

Amanda Ferguson #44893 Heather Deere #28597 Toni M. Owan #30580 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # CO11089

DATE: 09/03/2021 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L Berry #34531 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 David R. Doughty #40042 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 21-025797 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector

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. 0063-2021 First Publication: 11/18/2021 Last Publication: 12/16/2021 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

CO, has requested the licensing officials of the City of Littleton, Colorado, to grant a Lodging & Entertainment liquor license. Applicant(s):

Legal Notice NO. 0068-2021 First Publication: 11/25/2021 Last Publication: 12/23/2021 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

City and County Public Notice LITTLETON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado, BSH LITTLETON LLC. d/b/a Bunker Littleton, 2100 W. Littleton Blvd. Unit C, Littleton,

*The neighborhood is defined by the city boundaries of Littleton. You must reside within the city limits of Littleton, Colorado to participate. By order of the Licensing Authority of the City of Littleton, Colorado. /s/ Wendy J. Shea-Tamag Deputy City Clerk Legal Notice No. 529696 First Publication: November 18, 2021 Last Publication: December 2, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice LITTLETON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado, DIRTY PIT CRAFT HOUSE, LLC., d/b/a Dirty Pit Craft House, 51 W. Dry Creek Ct.., Littleton, CO, has requested the licensing officials of the City of Littleton, Colorado, to grant a Hotel & Restaurant liquor license. Applicant(s): Katrina Kinney Aurora, CO Sophia Sovde Aurora, CO The public hearing on the application will be held on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. Before considering issuance of this license, the Littleton Licensing Authority must determine if it is the desire of the adult inhabitants of the neighborhood* that this license be issued. If you would like to voice either support or opposition of issuance of this license, please email COLCityClerk@littletongov.org. Please include your name and, address when responding. Deadline for support or opposition is December 1, 2021. *The neighborhood is defined by the city boundaries of Littleton. You must reside within the city limits of Littleton, Colorado to participate.By order of the Licensing Authority of the City of Littleton, Colorado. /s/ Wendy J. Shea-Tamag Deputy City Clerk Legal Notice No. 529750 First Publication: November 18, 2021 Last Publication: December 2, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY TRUSTEE BILL #5, SERIES 2021; AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE NUMBER OF PETS WAS PASSED ON 2ND READING BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON NOVEMBER 16, 2021. A COPY OF THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE IN THE TOWN HALL AT 2 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD, COLUMBINE VALLEY CO. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY /S/ J.D. MCCRUMB, TOWN CLERK Legal Notice No. 529809 First Publication: December 2, 2021 Last Publication: December 2, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY TRUSTEE BILL #6, SERIES 2021; AN ORDINANCE FOR THE REGULATION OF VEHICULAR SPEED WAS PASSED ON 2ND READING BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON NOVEMBER 16, 2021. A COPY OF THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE IN THE TOWN HALL AT 2 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD, COLUMBINE VALLEY CO. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY /S/ J.D. MCCRUMB, TOWN CLERK Legal Notice No. 529810 First Publication: December 2, 2021 Last Publication: December 2, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LICENSE DECEMBER 13, 2021 Notice is hereby given that the Centennial Liquor Licensing Authority will conduct a public hearing on Monday, December 13, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., via Virtual Meeting, to consider an application

for a new H&R License for Reggae Pot Denver, LLC dba Reggae Pot Jamaican Grill, located at 7562 S. University Blvd. Unit C. Centennial, CO 80122 The applicant is an Limited Liability Company: Reggae Pot Denver, LLC 7562 S. University Blvd. Unit C Centennial, CO 80122 Public comment will be heard at the virtual hearing or written communications regarding the issuance of this license may be submitted to the Liquor License Administrator, via email at clovelace@ centennialco.gov by no later than December 10, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. By order of Barbara Setterlind,City Clerk November 22, 2021 Legal Notice No. 529813-61813 First Publication: December 2, 2021 Last Publication: December 2, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice Mackintosh Academy Littleton, LLC admits students of any race, color, national, or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the schools. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of their educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs. Mackintosh Academy Littleton, LLC www.mackintoshacademy 303.794.6222 Legal Notice No. 529802 First Publication: December 2, 2021 Last Publication: December 2, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Bids and Settlements Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 38-26-107, C.R.S., that on December 20th 2021 final settlement with C & L Water Solutions LLC will be made by Southwest Metropolitan Water & Sanitation District for the “2021 Capital Improvement Water Main Replacement” project subject to satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said facilities by the District. Any person, copartnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his or her subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies, laborers, 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, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on such claim with Southwest Metropolitan Water & Sanitation District, c/o, Mr. Timothy Flynn, Attorney, Collins Cockrel & Cole, 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 400, Lakewood, CO 80228-1556. Failure to file such verified statement or claim prior to final settlement will release the District and its employees and agents from any and all liability for such claim and for making final payment to said contractor. s/s Southwest Metropolitan Water & Sanitation District Legal Notice No. 59815 First Publication: December 2, 2021 Last Publication: December 9, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 3826-107, C.R.S., that on December 20, 2021 final settlement with Levi Contractors LLC. will be made by Platte Canyon Water & Sanitation District for the “2021 Capital Improvement Water Main Replacements” project subject to satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said facilities by the District. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his or her subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies, laborers, 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, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on such claim with Platte Canyon Water & Sanitation District, c/o, Mr. Timothy Flynn, Attorney, Collins Cockrel & Cole, 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 400, Lakewood, CO 80228-1556. Failure to file such verified statement or claim prior to final settlement will release the District and its employees and agents from any and all liability for such claim and for making final payment to said contractor. s/s Platte Canyon Water & Sanitation District

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Public Notices Legal Notice No. 529814 First Publication: December 2, 2021 Last Publication: December 9, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT BID PACKAGE #17 GC SERVICES ARAPAHOE HIGH SCHOOL GENERAL UPGRADES Notice is hereby given that Littleton Public Schools in the county of Arapahoe will on December 14, 2021 pay retainage and make final settlement with Concreations, Inc. for BID PACKAGE #17 GC Services Arapahoe High School General Upgrades. 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 December 14, 2021. Claims must be submitted to the Board of Education to Littleton Public Schools at the school district’s Property Management Department, 5776 S. Crocker Street, Littleton, CO. 80120 on or before December 14, 2021. 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: November 11, 2021. Legal Notice No. 529734 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: December 2, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Not consecutive publications Public Notice City of Greenwood Village Request for Proposal Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the "City") will receive proposals electronically via the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System until 2:30 pm on December 17, 2021. The request for proposals for the Greenwood Village Citywide Fiber Study is available electronically via the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System on the City website, www.greenwoodvillage.com/bids. Please submit proposal documents and fee estimates as two separate envelopes on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof. Any proposal received as a result of this request is prepared at the consultant’s expense and becomes City property and therefore, public record. Any questions regarding the project should be directed to Jeremy Hanak – Director of Public Works at jhanak@greenwoodvillage.com. /s/ Jeremy Hanak Director of Public Works Legal Notice No. 529792 First Publication: November 25, 2021 Last Publication: December 2, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT For Greenwood Village Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado will make final payment at the City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591 at 4:00 p.m. on December 9, 2021, to Brannan Sand and Gravel Co., for all work done by said contractor for the project called 2021 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, said construction being within the boundaries of the City of Greenwood Village, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said work by the City of Greenwood Village. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractors, at any time up to and including time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the City Manager, City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591, at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim at any time up to and including the time of final settlement will release said City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, its Council, officers, agents and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim. ATTEST: /s/ Susan Ortiz, City Clerk /s/ George Lantz, Mayor BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO Legal Notice No. 529793 First Publication: November 25, 2021 Last Publication: December 2, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT BID PACKAGE 33 SUMMER 2021 CONCRETE

AND ASPHALT PROJECTS Notice is hereby given that Littleton Public Schools in the county of Arapahoe will on December 14, 2021 pay retainage and make final settlement with Elite Surface Infrastructure for BID PACKAGE #33 SUMMER 2021 CONCRETE AND ASPHALT. 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 December 14, 2021. Claims must be submitted to the Board of Education to Littleton Public Schools at the school district’s Property Management Department, 5776 S. Crocker Street, Littleton, CO. 80120 on or before December 14, 2021. 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: November 11, 2021. Legal Notice No. 529735 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: December 2, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Not consecutive publications

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In re: the Marriage of: Petitioner: Elisa Plata and Respondent: Juan Francisco Ruedas Lamas Attorney for Petitioner: The Law Offices of Rodger C. Daley and Associates Rodger C. Daley, Atty. No. 12226 Carrie Vonachen, Atty. No. 34844 724 East 19th Avenue Denver, Colorado 80203 Telephone: 303-831-1100 Case No.: 21DR31501 Div.: 11

SUMMONS FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

To the Respondent named above, this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case. If you were served in the State of Colorado, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 21 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action. If you were served outside of the State of Colorado or you were served by publication, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action. You may be required to pay a filing fee with your Response. The Response form (JDF 1103) can be found at www.courts.state.co.us by clicking on the “Self Help/Forms” tab. After 91 days from the date of service or publication, the Court may enter a Decree affecting your marital status, distribution of property and debts, issues involving children such as child support, allocation of parental responsibilities (decisionmaking and parenting time), maintenance (spousal support), attorney fees, and costs to the extent the Court has jurisdiction. If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you. This is an action to obtain a Decree of: Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation as more fully described in the attached Petition, and if you have children, for orders regarding the children of the marriage. Notice: §14-10-107, C.R.S. provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation by the Petitioner and CoPetitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Decree is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under §14-10-108, C.R.S. A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to §14-10124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final decree of dissolution or legal separation, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date. Automatic Temporary Injunction – By Order of Colorado Law, You and Your Spouse are: 1. Restrained from transferring, encumbering, concealing or in any way disposing of, without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, any marital property, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life. Each party is required to notify the other party of any proposed extraordinary expenditures and to account to the Court for all extraordinary expenditures made after the injunction is in effect; 2. Enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; 3. Restrained from removing the minor children of the parties, if any, from the State without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court;

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Legal Notice No. 529821 Notices are meant to be noticed. First Publication: December 2, 2021 Read your public notices and get involved! Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO Case Number: 2020CV31680 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

Plaintiff: U.S. Bank Trust National Association as Trustee of Cabana Series III Trust, its successors and assigns vs. Defendants : Mark A. Zimmerman; Revital T. Zimmerman ; Perry Investors, LLC f/k/a Pari Investors & Co. LLC 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 10:00 am on the 6th day of January, 2022 at 13101 E Broncos Pkwy Centennial, CO 80112, phone number (720) 8743845. At which sale, the above-described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE.** PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. RE: Sheriff’s Sale of under Order for Entry of Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure, pursuant to Court Order and C.R.S. § 38-38-101 et seq., County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. 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 Foreclosure dated March 10, 2021 and C. R. S. § 38-38-101 et seq. by U.S. Bank Trust National Association as Trustee of Cabana Series III Trust, its successors and assigns, the Assignee of the Judgment revived by Court Order dated August 7, 2020 in Case 2009CV1584. The foreclosure is based on the revived judgment, assigned to Plaintiff on December 24, 2019. The judgment is in the amount of $107,428.74. The Transcript of Judgment established a lien for the benefit of Deutsche Bank National Trust Company f/k/a Bankers Trust Company of California, N.A., as Trustee against real property legally described as follows: LOT 8, BLOCK 2, AURORA HILLS FILING NO. NINE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Commonly known as 12674 E. Exposition Drive, Aurora, CO 80012. 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 #: 8106. Dated: October 5, 2021 Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 599619 First Publication: November 18, 2021 Last Publication: December 16, 2021 Published in: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case Number: 2021CV030477 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Plaintiff: AURORA HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISION HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation d/b/a AURORA HIGHLANDS VISTA HOA; Defendants: POLEENEE A. ELIJAH; CECILE ELIJAH; MIDFIRST BANK, INC.; ARAPAHOE COUNTY TREASURER; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 20th day of January, 2022, at 13101

East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3845. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $7,269.50. This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order on Motion for Entry of Default Judgment of Foreclosure and Order and Decree of Foreclosure dated September 14, 2021 and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. by Aurora Highlands Subdivision Homeowners Association, Inc., the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on December 9, 2020 at Reception No. E0172385 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Aurora Highlands Subdivision recorded on August 12, 1992 at Book 6573, Page 168 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The Declaration establishes a lien for the benefit of Aurora Highlands Subdivision Homeowners Association against real property also known as 17208 E. Florida Place, Aurora, CO 80017 and legally described as: Regarding: Lot 19, Block 2, The Vista at Aurora Highlands Subdivision Filing No. 3, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Stephane R. Dupont, Reg. No. 39425, The Dupont Law Firm, LLC, PO Box 1073, Castle Rock, CO 80104, (720) 6446115, Email: sdupont@dupontlawco.com Dated: October 19, 2021 Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 529676 First Publication: November 25, 2021 Last Publication: December 23, 2021 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110

Public Notice

Legal Notice No: 592629 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: December 9, 2021 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No.: 2021CV30873, Division: 202 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Plaintiff: THE HAMPDEN HILLS AT AURORA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation Defendant: NAYELI BARRIOS; MEGASTAR FINANCIAL CORPORATION; FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION; SUE SANDSTROM, TREASURER, named as the ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: RE: Sheriff’s Sale of Real Property pursuant to Order on Verified Motion for Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S. This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the Order on Verified Motion for Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure issued by the Arapahoe County District Court case number 2021CV30873 captioned THE HAMPDEN HILLS AT AURORA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation v. NAYELI BARRIOS; MEGASTAR FINANCIAL CORPORATION; FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION; SUE SANDSTROM, TREASURER, named as the ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE, dated August 20, 2021, and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S., by the Hampden Hills at Aurora Homeowners Association, Inc., the current holder and owner of a statutory lien against the real property located in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Cinnamon Village II recorded on November 10, 1980 at Reception #2017694 which establishes a lien for the benefit of THE HAMPDEN HILLS AT AURORA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. (“Declaration”) WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 45, Block 1, Hampden Hills at Aurora Subdivision, Filing No. 9, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. also known as 3752 S Genoa Cir #B, Aurora CO 80013.

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2021CV030239

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on December 30, 2021 at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112.

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

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

PLAINTIFF: CHESAPEAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. v. DEFENDANTS: CORIE HORTON; JADE DIXON; FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; and SUE SANDSTROM AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 O’clock A.M., on the 6th day of January, 2022, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3845. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $20,321.44. This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Order for Default Judgment and Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure dated September 7, 2021 and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. by Chesapeake Homeowners Association, Inc. the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on April 2, 2019 at Reception No. D9028215 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Chesapeake Townhomes recorded on 02/15/1980 at 1941631 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The Declaration establishes a lien for the benefit of Chesapeake Homeowners Association, Inc. against real property legal described as follows: Lot 83, Block 2, Olde Towne Subdivision Filing No. 2, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.; Also known as: 24 S. Nome Street #F, Aurora, CO 80012-1296. The attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Kate M. Leason, Reg No. 41025, Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang Street, Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 802281011, 303.432.9999 October 5, 2021 Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff

All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3845. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above-described lien is: Tammy M. Alcock, Esq. Alcock Law Group, PC 19751 E Mainstreet, Suite 225 Parker, CO 80138 Dated: September 28, 2021 Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 529588 First Publication: November 4, 2021 Last Publication: December 2, 2021 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225, Englewood, Colorado 80110 Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case Number: 21CV30630 Plaintiff(s): THE VILLAS AT ASPEN RIDGE Defendant(s): SAMUEL MURRAY; AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS A NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION; SUE SANDSTROM, ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE; AND OCCUPANT(S) This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding ahs been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order of Decree of Foreclosure dated September 3, 2021. Original Grantor(s): Samuel Murray Original Beneficiary: The Villas at Aspen Ridge Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: The Villas at Aspen Ridge Date of Lien: March 19, 2021 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Lien: March 22, 2021 Recording Reception Number: E1047854 Original Amount: $3,372.04 Outstanding Amount: $7,802.08 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the provisions of The Villas at Aspen Ridge’s Declaration (“Declaration”) have been violated as follows: Failure to pay common expense assessments as that term is defined in 3833.3-316 C.R.S., together with all other payments provided for in the Declaration or by Colorado Statute secured by the Assessment Lien.

Littleton Legals 12.2.21 * 2

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December 2, 2021

Public Notices THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on January 20, 2022, at the Offices of the Arapahoe County Sheriff, 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 Assessment Lien, plus attorney fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN: CONDOMINIUM UNIT D-206, THE VILLAS AT ASPEN RIDGE, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 31, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO. B2206502, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE VILLAS AT ASPEN RIDGE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED JULY 30, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO. B2137079, IN SAID RECORDS, AND GARAGE UNIT 72, THE VILLAS AT ASPEN RIDGE, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO. B2183112 IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE VILLAS AT ASPEN RIDGE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED ON JULY 30, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO. B2137079, IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. also known and by street and number as: 18930 EAST WARREN CIRCLE, D206, AURORA, CO 80013 The sheriff sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 A.M. on January 20, 2022, at the Offices of the Arapahoe County Sheriff, 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 warrant relating to tile, 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** DATE: October 19, 2021 Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 527677 First Publication: December 2, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Case No. 2018CV44, Div. 21 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE FOR PUBLICATION Sheriff Sale No. ACCIV2104816 Plaintiff, ANNE K. LEWIS, an individual, v. Defendant, SCOT W. LEWIS, an individual. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Transcript of Judgment: Debtor: SCOT W. LEWIS Creditor: ANNE K. LEWIS Date of Transcript of Judgment: August 28, 2019 Recording Date of Transcript of Judgment: September 5, 2019 County of Recording: Arapahoe County Recording Information of Recorded Transcript of Judgment: Reception No. D9091288 Original Principal Balance of the Transcript of Judgment: $32,620.95 Outstanding Principal Balance of the Transcript of Judgment as of September 16, 2021: $32,620.95 Debtor: SCOT W. LEWIS Creditor: ANNE K. LEWIS Date of Transcript of Judgment: August 28, 2019 Recording Date of Transcript of Judgment: September 5, 2019 County of Recording: Arapahoe County Recording Information of Recorded Transcript of Judgment: Reception No. D9091289 Original Principal Balance of the Transcript of Judgment: $25,490.67 Outstanding Principal Balance of the Transcript of Judgment as of September 16, 2021: $25,490.67 Debtor: SCOT W. LEWIS Creditor: ANNE K. LEWIS Date of Transcript of Judgment: August 28, 2019 Recording Date of Transcript of Judgment: September 5, 2019 County of Recording: Arapahoe County Recording Information of Recorded Transcript of Judgment: Reception No. D9091296 Original Principal Balance of the Transcript of Judgment: $14,474.66 Outstanding Principal Balance of the Transcript of Judgment as of September 16, 2021: $14,474.66 Debtor: SCOT W. LEWIS Creditor: ANNE K. LEWIS Date of Transcript of Judgment: August 28, 2019 Recording Date of Transcript of Judgment: September 5, 2019 County of Recording: Arapahoe County Recording Information of Recorded Transcript of Judgment: Reception No. D9091297 Original Principal Balance of the Transcript of Judgment: $2,113.09 Outstanding Principal Balance of the Transcript

of Judgment as of September 16, 2021: $2,113.09 YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT sheriff’s sale No. ACCIV2104816 has been commenced in the office of the undersigned Sheriff to satisfy the lien of the above described Transcript of Judgment. The following described property situated in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, is encumbered by said Transcript of Judgment: Lot 4, Block 3, Arapahoe Lake, Filing No. Two, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Also known by street and number as: 6144 South Fulton Street, Englewood, CO 80111 THE LIEN OF THE TRANSCRIPT OF JUDGMENT BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3845. The name, address, telephone number, and bar registration number of the attorney representing the creditor of the Transcript of Judgment is: Joshua T. Keltner, Esq., Reg. No. 44697 Sweetbaum Sands Ramming PC 1125 17th Street, Suite 2100 Denver, CO 80202 (303) 296-3377 The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on January 13, 2022, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy Centennial, CO 80112. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** Dated: October 12, 2021 Tyler S. Brown Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 599620 First Publication: November 18, 2021 Last Publication: December 16, 2021 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110

Notice to Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JANICE FAY MCDOWELL, aka JANICE F. MCDOWELL, aka JANICE FAY NELSON, aka JANICE F. NELSON, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 31205 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 March 18, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Bryant Marc McDowell Personal Representative c/o Chayet & Danzo, LLC 650 S. Cherry Street, Ste. 710 Denver, CO 80246 Legal Notice No. 529743 First Publication: November 18, 2021 Last Publication: December 2, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Valrie S. McDaniel, a/k/a Val McDaniel, a/k/a Val S. McDaniel, a/k/a Val S. McDaniel, Jr., a/k/a Valrie Shields McDaniel Jr., Deceased Case Number: 21PR31109 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 April 8, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Frances E. Hinton, Personal Representative 8525 W. 55th Dr. Arvada, CO 80002 Legal Notice No. 529805 First Publication: December 2, 2021 Last Publication: December 16, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Janice M. Giltinan, also known as Janice Mae Giltinan, aka Janice Giltinan, and Jan Giltinan, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR031256 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 2, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Kevin Giltinan, Personal Representative 10031 Strathfield Lane Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126 Legal Notice No. 529811 First Publication: December 2, 2021 Last Publication: December 16, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of: DELORES J. WALKER, aka DELORES WALKER, aka DELORES JUNE WALKER, Deceased Case Number: 2021-PR-31203 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 March 18, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Dated this 9th day of November, 2021. ADRIAN ALYCIA TIDBALL Personal Representative to the Estate 7740 Barkway Court Lone Tree, CO 80124 Phone: (303) 638-1751 Legal Notice No. 529775 First Publication: November 18, 2021 Last Publication: December 2, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

aka Margaret Colvin, Deceased Case Number: 21PR31227 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 March 18, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Arlene V. Dykstra, Personal Representative 2630 Celtic Dr. Castle Rock, CO 80104 Legal Notice No. 529780 First Publication: November 18, 2021 Last Publication: December 2, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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 March 25, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Brittany N. Parker, Personal Representative 6912 S. Dexter Street Centennial, CO 80122 Legal Notice No. 529785 First Publication: November 25, 2021 Last Publication: December 9, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kan N. Hensley, aka Kan Nam Hensley, aka Kan Hensley, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31238

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ted C. Blight, Deceased Case Number: 21 PR 31129

Estate of William Bernard Macke aka William B. Macke aka William Macke, Deceased

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 March 4, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Gi Nim Lee, Personal Representative Paul R. Danborn (24528) Frie, Arndt, Danborn & Thiessen P.C. 7400 Wadsworth Blvd., #201 Arvada, Colorado 80003 303/420-1234 Attorney for Personal Representative Legal Notice No. 529808 First Publication: December 2, 2021 Last Publication: December 16, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS ISABEL R. MAKE, also known as ISABEL ROSE MAKE and ISABEL MAKE, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31015 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 April 2, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. c/o Kokish & Goldmanis, P.C. 316 Wilcox St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 Personal Representative Legal Notice No. 529806 First Publication: December 2, 2021 Last Publication: December 16, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Flordelis A. Casanas, also known as Flordelis Amahan Casanas, also known as Flordelis Casanas, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31265 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 March 25, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Oriol Casanas, Personal Representative 3333 S. Washington St., #302 Englewood, CO 80113 Legal Notice No. 529788 First Publication: November 25, 2021 Last Publication: December 9, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of: Patricia Irene Johnson, aka Patricia I. Johnson, aka Patricia Johnson, aka Pat Irene Johnson, aka Pat I. Johnson, aka Pat Johnson, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31269 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 April 2, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Rose Mary Zapor with Lakewood Legal Center Attorney for the Personal Representative 7475 W. 5th Ave., #202 Lakewood, Colorado 80226 Legal Notice No. 529822 First Publication: December 2, 2021 Last Publication: December 16, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Nick Caris, Deceased Case Number: 21 PR 395 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 March 18, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before March 25, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Jason C. Blight, Personal Representative 12307 Deerfield Way Broomfield, CO. 80020 Legal Notice No. 529786 First Publication: November 25, 2021 Last Publication: December 9, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Karen Marie Byrd, aka Karen M. Byrd, aka Karen Byrd, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 421 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 March 25, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Brandon Brewer, Personal Representative 11616 Shaffer Place, Unit S-102 Littleton, Colorado 80127 303-237-5020 Legal Notice No. 529784 First Publication: November 25, 2021 Last Publication: December 9, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Case Number 2021 PR 31197 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 or on or before March 18, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Brian Jay Macke, Personal Representative 15921 Deer Ridge Drive Morrison, CO 80465 Legal Notice No. 529778 First Publication: November 18, 2021 Last Publication: December 2, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Pamela Katherine Lebsack, aka Pamela K. Lebsack, aka Pamela Lebsack, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31278 All persons having claims against the abovenamed Estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Arapahoe County District Court on or before April 2, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Casey Shea Lehrer, Personal Representative 787 Olive Street Denver, CO 80220 Legal Notice No. 529812 First Publication: December 2, 2021 Last Publication: December 16, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of WILLIAM A. KNOTT, AKA WILLIAM ALAN KNOTT, AND BILL KNOTT, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31264 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 April 2, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Gerald H. Jaggers, Attorney for Personal Representative Andrew J. Knott DiGiacomo, Jaggers, & Perko, LLP 5400 Ward Rd., Bldg. III, Ste. 200 Arvada, CO 80002 Legal Notice No. 529804 First Publication: December 2, 2021 Last Publication: December 16, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jeremy Bernard Coffelt, aka Jeremy B. Coffelt, Deceased Case No. 21PR31305 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the (District Court of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado) on or before April 2, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ original signature on file in office of Tamra A. Palmer, #26200 Attorney for Estate 6060 Greenwood Plaza Blvd. Suite 200 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: 303-789-2899 Fax: 303-761-0116 Legal Notice No. 529816 First Publication: December 2, 2021 Last Publication: December 16, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Joseph Dale Hutchison, a/k/a Joseph D. Hutchison, a/k/a Joseph Hutchison, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31266 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 March 25, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Antony & Konstantina Caris Co-Personal Representatives 21-73 45th Street Astoria, NY 11105

Tom Wildenberg, CFO of Goodwill of Colorado, Personal Representative 1460 Garden of the Gods Road Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Legal Notice No. 529744 First Publication: November 18, 2021 Last Publication: December 2, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No. 529795 First Publication: November 25, 2021 Last Publication: December 9, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Margaret Vivian Colvin, aka Margaret V. Colvin,

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James A. Lillie, Deceased Case Number: 21 PR 31229

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of TIMOTHY PATRICK BRIGGS, a/k/a TIMOTHY P. BRIGGS, a/k/a TIMOTHY BRIGGS, a/k/a TIM BRIGGS, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31016 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 March 25, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Charles E. Longtine Attorney to the Personal Representative Charles E. Longtine, P.C. 9035 Wadsworth Parkway, Suite 2500 Westminster, CO 80021 Legal Notice No. 529801 First Publication: November 25, 2021 Last Publication: December 9, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John Dydyn, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR031140 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 March 18, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. S. Blake Harris, Esq. #45942 Attorney to the Personal Representative 1660 17th Street, Suite 120 Denver, Colorado 80202 Legal Notice No. 529742 First Publication: November 18, 2021 Last Publication: December 2, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary Ann Leatherwood, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR031248 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 March 25, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred. William N. Leatherwood (aka William Norris Leatherwood) Personal Representative C/O Gubbels Law Office, P.C. 402 N. Wilcox Street, Suite 100 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Legal Notice No. 529797 First Publication: November 25, 2021 Last Publication: December 9, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Gladys Laurette Fischer, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 031204 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 April 2, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

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Public Notices Marie Schneider, Personal Representative 6103 S. Filbert Court Littleton, Colorado 80121

Public notice is given on October 26, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Legal Notice No. 529817 First Publication: December 2, 2021 Last Publication: December 16, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent _______________________________________

The petition requests that the name of Nicholas Lee Berthaume be changed to Nicholas Lee Bishop Case No.: 21 C 100662

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Charles Philip Brown, aka known as Charles P. Brown, and Phil Brown, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 031222 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 April 2, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Tammy Brown, Personal Representative 4003 S. Carson Street, Unit B Aurora, Colorado 80014 Legal Notice No. 529803 First Publication: December 2, 2021 Last Publication: December16, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

The petition requests that the name of Melissa Ann Elrod be changed to Melissa Mae Bishop Case No.: 21 C 100663 By: Judge MRL Legal Notice No. 529745 First Publication: November 18, 2021 Last Publication: December 2, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

By: Judge MRL Legal Notice No. 529746 First Publication: November 18, 2021 Last Publication: December 2, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 25, 2021, 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 Saige Estelle Dunn be changed to Saige Estelle Swanson Case No.: 21 C 100643

Public Notice is given on November 16, 2021, 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 Charles Robert Beebee-Fornof be changed to Robert Charles Fornof Case Number: 21C44432 By: Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 529799 First Publication: November 25, 2021 Last Publication: December 9, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

By: Benjamin S. Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 529807 First Publication: December 2, 2021 Last Publication: December 16, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 2, 2021, 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 Anna Mumzhiyan be changed to Anna Laskoff Case No.: 21 C 100553 By: Benjamin S. Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 529789 First Publication: November 25, 2021 Last Publication: December 9, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Children Services

PUBLIC NOTICE

Legal Notice No. 529725 First Publication: November 18, 2021 Last Publication: December 3, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 26, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Public notice is given on November 9, 2021, 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 Tawnya Michelle Gilbert be changed to Tawnya Michelle McMinn Case No.: 21 C 100696

(Adoption/Guardian/Other) Public Notice District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 S. Potomac Street, Englewood, Colorado 80112

In the Matter of the Petition of: Scott David Shelton (person wishing to adopt) For the Adoption of a Child Case Number: 21JA 106 Division: 22 Party: Scott David Shelton Jourdan Brittany Shelton 3464 S. Race Street, Englewood, Colorado 80113 Phone Number: 303-909-2300 E-mail: jourdanblock@gmail.com NOTICE OF HEARING To: Sipan Alvadaryian (Full Name of Parent). Pursuant to §19-5-208, C.R.S., you are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner(s) has/ have filed in this Court a verified Petition seeking to adopt a child. [x] If applicable, an Affidavit of Abandonment has been filed alleging that you have abandoned the child for a period of one year or more and/or have failed without cause to provide reasonable support for the child for one year or more. You are further notified that an Adoption hearing is set on December 30, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. in the court location identified above. You are further notified that if you fail to appear for said hearing, the Court may terminate your parental rights and grant the adoption as sought by the Petitioner(s). Legal Notice No. 529787 First Publication: November 25, 2021 Last Publication: December 23, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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City of Littleton Public Notice

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF LITTLETON CHARTER, SECTION 83(J), THE FOLLOWING IS A LISTING OF DISBURSEMENTS OVER $500.00 FOR THE MONTH OCTOBER 2021 OVERDRIVE INC 2,000.00 LIBRARY COLLECTION MATERIALS FEDERAL HIWAY ADMINISTRATION 850.00 LEARNING & EDUCATION AMOUNT DESCRIPTION PACIFIC COAST CONSERVATION 1,414.68 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FILEONQ 5,486.00 SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE PACIFIC OFFICE AUTOMATION INC. 887.97 COPIER MAINTENANCE FINDAWAY WORLD, LLC 2,135.05 LIBRARY COLLECTION MATERIALS 3 M -DALLAS 502.50 TRAFFIC & STREET SIGNS PLASTICARE 2,862.00 SUPPLIES FRANCISCO I. ALDERETE 1,050.00 JANITORIAL SERVICES ACDELCO TDS 1,775.00 SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE POLSON, JONAS OLOV 3,250.00 LEARNING & EDUCATION G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS (USA) INC 3,569.89 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ALERUS FINANCIAL NA 769.75 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PORTERCARE ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM 1,800.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GALLS 1,264.98 UNIFORMS ALFRED BENESCH & COMPANY 242,695.80 CAPITAL PROJECTS PRINCE STREET ESTATES 10,000.00 NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP GARRIDO, SARA 1,320.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ALSCO 633.67 UNIFORMS HOMEOWNERS ASSN. GRANT GEORGE LEE SPEAKS 5,000.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ALTITUDE SIGNAL LLC 57,600.00 TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE PROFESSIONAL POLICE SUPPLY, INC 3,902.25 EQUIPMENT GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL 8,586.06 CAPITAL PROJECTS AM SIGNAL, LLC 1,856.25 TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE PSMJ RESOURCES INC 1,295.00 LEARNING & EDUCATION GOODYEAR COMMERCIAL TIRE AMAZON.COM 5,375.54 SUPPLIES/LIBRARY COLLECTION REVENUE RECOVERY GROUP, INC 10,100.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES & SERVICE CENTERS 10,380.86 TIRES MATERIALS RG AND ASSOCIATES, LLC. 5,678.50 SANITARY SEWER PROJECTS GRAINGER 543.43 PARTS, SUPPLIES & TOOLS AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSN. 1,150.00 LEARNING & EDUCATION ROCKY MOUNTAIN BOTTLED WATER 679.05 SUPPLIES GREENCO LLC 5,351.60 SANITARY SEWER PROJECTS AON CONSULTING, INC 10,830.43 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ROOTS INC 10,000.00 REVITALIZATION GRANT ARAPAHOE COUNTY FINANCE DEPARTMENT 8,024.73 OPEN SPACE USE TAX COLLECTION GROUND ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS 20,025.25 CAPITAL PROJECTS RYDERS PUBLIC SAFETY 6,649.65 UNIFORMS HDR ENGINEERING INC 11,018.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ASHTON ENGINEERING GROUP LLC 5,115.00 SANITARY SEWER PROJECTS SAGE SOFTWARE INC 667.00 SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE HENSLEY BATTERY 875.53 PARTS & SUPPLIES BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS 1,789.26 LIBRARY COLLECTION MATERIALS SAUNDERS CONSTRUCTION, INC 193,977.30 CAPITAL PROJECTS HIDEAWAY STEAKHOUSE 2,031.26 LEARNING & EDUCATION BAKER, DOMINIQUE 3,000.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SAVATREE 1,940.00 PARTS & SUPPLIES HIGH POINT NETWORKS LLC 7,781.00 SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE BIOBAG AMERICAS INC. 2,772.00 PARTS & SUPPLIES SFA, LLC 3,650.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES HILL PETROLEUM 19,851.77 UNLEADED GAS BISHOP, JACLYN 5,197.50 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SHERATON HOTELS 3,253.49 LEARNING & EDUCATION HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTH PLATTE BOBCAT OF THE ROCKIES 692.62 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SHIP ART 860.00 SUPPLIES VALLEY 2,000.00 COMMUNITY OUTREACH CAREHERE LLC 45,647.65 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SHUNNESON LAW LLC 3,525.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES 9,226.97 LIBRARY COLLECTION MATERIALS CARTEGRAPH SYSTEMS INC 6,150.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SILVA CONSTRUCTION INC 96,211.25 CAPTIAL PROJECTS JACOBS, DANIEL 1,200.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CDW GOVERNMENT 1,294.69 COMPUTER SUPPLIES SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY 1,072.36 PARTS & SUPPLIES JAY DEE CLEANING & RESTORATION INC 4,300.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CENTURYLINK 1,348.52 TELECOMMUNICATIONS STATEWIDE INTERNET PORTAL AUTHORITY 9,497.16 SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE JOHN ELWAY CHEVROLET 5,555.96 PARTS & SUPPLIES CHERWELL SOFTWARE 2,000.00 LEARNING & EDUCATION SWEENY PAINTING & DECORATING 6,125.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC 522.00 SUBSCRIPTIONS CHIPOTLE 525.76 CATERING SYMMETRY ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC 4,137.81 UTLITIES KEEPERSECURITY.COM 1,500.00 SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE CIGNA HEALTH AND TACTICAL OPTIONS LLC 1,800.00 LEARNING & EDUCATION KENDIG KEAST COLLABORATIVE 12,679.15 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 473,977.90 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TALAS 809.59 SUPPLIES KIEWIT INFRASTRUCTURE CO 36,278.81 ASPHALT & PAVING 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