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much,” she said.

While the program focuses on immigrants living in the Denver area, Immigrant Pathways has awarded money across Colorado to lowerincome, documented immigrants for a variety of initiatives such as English lessons, citizenship applications and driver’s licenses.

The nonprofit also awards scholarships to immigrants attending

The rebuilding of the public health agency structure in a wide swath of the Denver metro area appears likely to result in Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties all having the independence to make their own decisions on public health orders and how to provide health services for residents.

In an era when the Tri-County Health Department’s name elicits intense backlash among some county residents, there could be political benefits to each county formally separating from the agency and shaping its own policies.

Even still, separating from TriCounty Health isn’t an outcome Arapahoe County was sprinting into.

Arapahoe was the last of the three counties to formally provide notice that it will separate from Tri-County, a decision that will take effect at the end of 2022. The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners — the county’s elected leaders — voted to take the action in a Dec. 14 resolution.

Despite the vocal opposition to TriCounty’s mask mandates in recent months, anti-mask sentiment didn’t influence Arapahoe County’s decision to pull out, according to Nancy Jackson, an Arapahoe County commissioner.

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Ayan Srivastava does pottery at Options Secondary Program. Educators said that aside from just class time, the pandemic disrupted non-academic activities that PHOTO BY ROBERT TANN were crucial for students growth.

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Arapahoe had to exit Tri-County, officials say Tri-County may still provide services to one or more counties after 2022

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It had been more than a year since her students performed in front of their parents.

When Euclid Middle School Principal Cindy Corlett finally got to see two concerts this past month, her emotions were overwhelming.

“I literally was brought to tears by having our students be able to perform and the parents there to be able to see it,” Corlett said. “We went almost 500 days without having a concert, and a middle school shouldn’t be that way.”

As schools across Littleton prepare to enter what will be a third year of learning in the era of COVID-19, educators and students

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in grants to immigrants in the Denver-metro area, a milestone for the organization after it began offering grants in 2010.

“It feels pretty amazing,” said Susan Thornton, a former Littleton mayor who founded the organization in 2009. The nonprofit is completely community funded and receives no federal or state assistance, said Thornton.

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“It’s (a) strictly legal process is what we followed,” said Jackson, the chair of the board. “I get it that masks are very controversial, and that actually had nothing to do with it.”

An Arapahoe County spokesperson in early September said a separation by Arapahoe wouldn’t be driven by any policy disagreement with the health agency. Douglas County’s exit of Tri-County Health would potentially create financial or budgetary problems for the other two counties, the spokesperson added.

What’s more, officials say Arapahoe essentially had no choice but to exit Tri-County given the separations by its partner counties. That’s because Tri-County’s status as what’s known as a “district health department” — one made up of multiple counties — was at odds with Douglas’ exit and Adams’ upcoming departure.

“There’s certain rules and so on that guide a district, and since two of the three counties have pulled out, we are no longer a district, so we had no choice,” Jackson said.

It might have been plausible to maintain the structure if Adams County had wanted to continue — with some appropriate adjustments, said Luc Hatlestad, spokesperson for Arapahoe County.

“But once that was no longer an option, we began focusing on a single-county model. Tuesday’s resolution was a step in that process,”

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To start their own public health agencies, Adams and Arapahoe could run into costs up to millions of dollars each, according to a report from a consulting firm that is studying the benefits and drawbacks of the counties’ potential decisions to handle public health services alone.

Tri-County Health Department “has the size, breadth and depth of staff expertise, good reputation, grant writing and management capacity, and status as Colorado’s largest health department that allows the agency to procure funding not generally available to other health departments in Hatlestad said.

‘Saddened’ at the fracture In Adams, the county commissioners brought forward a resolution at an Oct. 26 meeting to provide notice of Adams’ decision to leave TriCounty. The vote was unanimous, according to Adams County Commissioner Emma Pinter. Adams plans to withdraw from Tri-County Health at the end of 2022.

Arapahoe has appeared less keen to cut ties with the health agency, saying in an October statement: “The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners is saddened that our neighboring counties have chosen to end the productive 55-year partner-

Colorado,” the report says.

Public health agencies draw upon a variety of funding sources, and public health leaders seek grant and contract funds that are related to existing and desired programs, according to the report.

In the single-county scenario, costs may stack up partly because developing single public health agencies “will require adding new organizational infrastructure and customizing existing infrastructure to support the unique aspects of public health,” the report says.

One part of the report points to “additional needed” revenue of $3.6 million in Arapahoe and $2.6 million in additional need in Adams. ship with the Tri-County Health Department.”

Arapahoe’s resolution notes that under Colorado state law, a county has the power to withdraw from a district public health agency by adopting a resolution and providing at least one year’s notice. Arapahoe came close to the deadline, given the situation with the other counties.

The series of withdrawals began with the Douglas County commissioners, who decided to immediately leave the health agency in September after months of disagreements over COVID-19 protection measures.

Douglas County formed its own health department and that new board decided to continue contracting most public health services from Tri-County until at least the end of next year.

Tri-County Health has served its residents by providing no-cost cancer screenings, overdose prevention, free nurse visits, restaurant and child care facility inspections, and other services, according to an Arapahoe news release.

The path forward for the counties in a post-partnership world involves confronting the question of how to reorganize their health services structure, potentially contending with increased costs.

“In the short term, separate, single county public health agencies would have access to less public health revenue, and perhaps services, and would incur transition costs for start-up and (the) dissolution of TCHD,” an Oct. 12 report by the Otowi Group says. That’s a consulting firm that has studied the benefits and drawbacks of the counties’ potential decisions to handle public health services alone.

The report was considering a scenario where Tri-County Health dissolves, but it’s possible the agency could continue in some form.

Although the three counties appear on track to end up with three separate boards of health — the policymaking bodies that oversee local health departments — one or more of them may continue receiving health services from Tri-County, even after 2022.

The text of Arapahoe County’s resolution says: “One of the options being considered includes continuing the Tri-County Health Department as a legal entity in some form other than a multi-county district public health agency …. so that it

“Some current funding lines are not guaranteed” in the singlecounty scenario, the report says.

It also lists roughly $1.5 million as “an estimated loss of program funds and fees that TCHD currently receives as a district health department.”

Asked whether raising taxes or budget cuts will be necessary to support a single-county health department, Arapahoe County Commissioner Nancy Jackson said in December that costs are unclear at the moment.

“It’s a really good question and one we have ourselves, but we’re way too early in the process,” Jackson said. She added: “I’d like to know that answer, and we’re just not there yet.”

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Differing policy desires w Douglas County’s leaders have s long clashed with Tri-County Health T during the coronavirus pandemic, p announcing plans in July 2020 to be- w gin the process of withdrawing from f the health agency after its decision to require mask wearing in public. d Some of Adams County’s leaders m o felt frustration with Tri-County’s v recent policymaking, too: Some commissioners voted to opt out of o D the health agency’s school mask order this August before Tri-County t removed the ability of counties to y o opt out of its health orders.

But Adams’ message wasn’t anti- a i mask — County Commissioner Eva Henry said at the time that she agreed with the intent of the order s o and supports mask-wearing.

“It’s unfortunate, you know, that p n politics got into our public health system — it shouldn’t be there,” a Henry told Colorado Community Media in October. “And that was onei of the reasons I voted to opt out of s the mask order, to put it back in Tri- “ County’s hands, to take politics out C o of the public health orders. Coma m SEE TRI-COUNTY, P3

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Rasmussen Mechanical Services has shifted its operations out of their downtown Denver area facility to a new location in Centennial, located at 15335 E. Fremont Drive.

The move comes in response to tremendous growth and as a strategic change to better serve the communities in the surrounding area.

“We serve the entire east side of the state and this move situates us better geographically to serve our current customers and those in the surrounding area,” said Cullen

King, Colorado location manager. “It puts us outside of downtown which will allow for quicker response times when emergencies arise” The move also comes in response to continued company growth. Rasmussen Mechanical Services has grown from a single location in 1990 to seven locations and more than 220 employees today.

“Having this larger facility will help us continue the trajectory of growth that we have experienced in 2021,” King said. “In our new facility we will now have room to increase our parts inventory, create a dedicated fabrication area as well as give us the office space for the personnel growth we are experiencing and anticipate to continue.”

Rasmussen officially opened at the new location on Dec. 20.

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missioners shouldn’t be making public health decisions.”

Henry told CCM she wanted to have the conversation “long ago” of Adams having its own health agency.

“Once a year, all the county commissioners get together and they talk about the budget,” in the three counties, Henry said in October.

“And talk about what we’ll fund and not going to fund. With Arapahoe County’s budget restrictions they have, and Douglas County’s views, it made those decisions very hard.”

Adams has different budget policies than Arapahoe County because Arapahoe is “not de-Bruced,” meaning the county has different restrictions under Colorado’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, Henry said.

For Adams County’s Pinter, watching other counties give less support or less-consistent backing to Tri-County Director John Douglas’ policy recommendations was part of what motivated her to want to break from Tri-County.

“If you watch the votes of the duly appointed board of health members, those three Adams board of health members consistently voted together and in the interest of public health, in favor of Dr. Douglas’ recommendations,” Pinter told CCM in October. She added: “If you look at the votes on the board of health members of Arapahoe and Douglas, the same consistency is not true.”

Asked whether Arapahoe commissioners wanted more independence on public health orders during the pandemic, Jackson said: “We have not had that discussion.”

“I will tell you as (board) chair, or as a person or as a citizen who lives in Arapahoe County, I just want a seamless transition,” Jackson said.

“I want the people in Arapahoe County to experience the high level of service and care that they’ve always gotten. How it’s done is the mystery box. But I personally don’t

The Tri-County Health Department’s headquarters in Greenwood Village.

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have a vested interest in any of the ideas.”

Asked whether Tri-County Health — whose headquarters sits in Arapahoe — could become a department of Arapahoe County and become its public health agency, Jackson said it’s not clear what will happen at this point.

“We’ve got a ton of different models we’re looking at,” Jackson said.

“That is probably one of them, but I would certainly not say that any particular model is ahead of the others at this point.

“This is a very complicated process, and we know everyone wants an answer today,” Jackson said. She added: “But the truth of it is we want to be very careful and look at the costs, look at the pros and cons, so that when we do set up a health department, it will stand.”

Christa Bruning, an Adams County spokesperson, has signaled that the county plans to enter into some type of partnership for public health services in the future.

“Adams County intends to contract with a local health agency for many of its public health services starting in January 2023,” Bruning said in October. “It’s too early in the process to know who that health agency is.”

Until new health departments are formed in Arapahoe and Adams, Tri-County maintains the ability to issue public health orders such as mask mandates in those counties.

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Elves for Seniors makes deliveries County program helps more than 200 seniors

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Leonard, an Engelwood resident, and service dog Rhett enjoy gifts from the Elves for PHOTOS COURTESY OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY Senior program.

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Several senior citizens in Englewood and Littleton were treated to Christmas gifts last week as part of the Arapahoe County Elves for Seniors program.

According to information provided by Arapahoe County spokesperson Luc Hatlestad, the program is made possible by the county’s “internal homemaker staff.”

Even with the increasing number of COVID cases in the area, Hatlestad said county staff made their way out on Dec. 20 to hand deliver gifts to some of the community’s senior citizens.

To make the program possible, Hatlestad said the county partners with Home Instead, an organization that coordinates online donations via Amazon.

Through the program, Halestad said county staff selected 60 seniors this year, delivering gifts in Littleton and Englewood.

Describing some of the stops on Dec. 20, Halestad said it was worth it given how seniors would read the cards and happily open gifts.

For one resident, Leonard, gifts were not only provided to him, but county residents also included a special bone for his service dog, Rhett.

Another resident whom county staff called Thor was especially happy to get a visit given he is still recovering from some health issues.

Hatlestad said Thor was excited to open his gift, which turned out to be a new phone. Thor told his gift givers that he is hoping for snow this Christmas and excited to have a new phone that will work a lot better than his old one.

On average, Halestad said, gifts are valued at $50, but sometimes a senior may really need/want a microwave or phone, allowing gifts to be a little more expensive.

“The recipients are chosen based on their needs — most of them don’t have family or friends close by, and some have none at all,” Halestad said. “Our staff members provide recommended gifts based on conversations they’ve had with their

Virginia, a participant in the Elves for Seniors program in Arapahoe County, gets excited about her new word search book.

clients and their familiarity with the clients’ needs.”

Another visit was to Virginia, who besides getting a giant word search book, was excited that the Meals on Wheels program also came to her home earlier in the week, Halestad said.

“We don’t specifically ask them, in case we can’t fulfill a specific request, but we provide heartfelt and meaningful gifts based on their needs,” Halestad said. “The program runs year-round but is especially heartwarming during the holidays.”

In 2021, Hatlestad said, the Elves for Seniors programs has served more than 230 residents in Arapahoe County, noting that the number is a lot lower than county officials would like.

“COVID has made many seniors, or their family members, reluctant to receive weekly staff visits at home,” Halestad said.

Hatlestad said the program is mostly funded by Community Service Block Grant dollars, which only covers a portion of the overall need to keep the program going.

The Arapahoe County Board has also contributed additional financial assistance from the county’s general fund, he said.

Through a five-year partnership with Home Instead, Hatlestad said, the program solicits donations from a donor network. To contribute, learn more by visiting the website at beasantatoasenior.com.

Hatlestad the program is open to residents of all ages but seniors are those in most need, noting that some clients are over 90 years old.

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Free tree recycling runs through Jan. 14 Service provided for Littleton, Englewood and Centennial residents

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Starting Dec. 26, South Suburban Parks and Recreation will offer free Christmas tree recycling in the Littleton-Englewood area and in Centennial until Jan. 14.

The service is in partnership with the City of Littleton and has been promoted as a sustainable and environmentally friendly way for residents to dispose of their real Christmas trees after the holiday season ends.

“Most trash and waste removal companies do not accept Christmas trees, so we encourage residents to take advantage of this free program,” South Suburban said in a news release.

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Residents can drop off trees at Cornerstone Park at 5150 S. Windermere Street at the corner of West Belleview Avenue and South Windermere Street in Englewood. In Centennial, trees can be dropped off at the Willow Spring Service Center at 7100 South Holly Street.

Both sites will be open for dropoff seven days a week from sunrise to sunset.

The trees will be chipped on-site. Beginning Dec. 30, residents can pick up free bags of mulch from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays at the Willow Spring site and during daylight hours every day at Cornerstone

Park. Mulch is also available from the City of Littleton throughout the year at the northwest corner of South Prescott Street and West Prentice Avenue.

South Suburban said residents are responsible for loading the mulch, encouraging those interested in taking advantage of the free program to bring

bags or trash cans along with a shovel or pitchfork.

The service has been offered every year since at least 2014, according to Becky Grubb, South Suburban spokesperson, and sees thousands of trees recycled. Last year, the Centennial location recycled more than 2,200 trees, Grubb said.

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said they have finally begun to feel a sense of normalcy again — even if the future remains uncertain.

For Corlett, the return of live performances and other extracurricular activities has brought back an important element of school that had been missing for students.

“It’s so great to see because it builds community. It connects our kids and we’re so happy that we’re able to do additional activities,” she said. “For some students that’s the highlight of their day, and it makes their learning easier when they can go to their passion areas. Whether it’s the music or sports, that’s a key piece to what they do and who they are.”

Adam Williams, who coaches girls basketball at Littleton High School, said having sports back has “been huge.” Williams was able to see his high schoolers through a half season this past spring as well as enjoying the return of summer camp.

“It’s really good for kids, mentally, to have them engaged in positive activities,” he said.

Since being back on the court, Williams said, his focus has been less about wins and losses and more about appreciating the time spent together.

“We use the term ‘family’ in our program a lot and it did feel really family oriented,” he said. “Just being able to go back out and be together and compete. It feels a little bit more normal this year.”

But the pandemic’s effects on learning remain.

Aside from the tangible marks COVID has left on classrooms, such as masks, students are still readjusting mentally to in-person learning.

Littleton Public Schools brought all its students and teachers back for full-time, in-person classes last spring, marking a full school year since the district switched from remote or hybrid learning. For some students, the change presents a challenge.

“The last couple years, I’ve kind of felt like a new teacher again,” said Williams, who teaches social

studies to middle and high schoolers at Options Secondary Program in addition to his basketball coaching duties.

While online, Williams said, some students were struggling to stay engaged. Once they returned to the classroom, they continued to find it hard to meet the expectations of inperson learning, with students expected to participate more than they may have during a remote class.

“Just being together with a group of people again, for a lot of kids, was difficult,” Williams said. “You have kids who started the year as a ninth-grader as their first year in high school this year, and they haven’t had a normal year of school in a year and a half.”

Williams said he knows there will still be “hiccups or bumps along the way,” as he looks to next semester.

Since returning to in-person classes, Williams said he has had several students who’ve had to quarantine after being exposed to COVID. When that happens, students can access their missed lessons and coursework online through Google Classroom.

Even with the online access of their lessons, students returning from quarantine can struggle catching up, Williams said. But every week that students are back in class he notices progress.

“I think kids are getting there.

They’re getting back to being used to being in the classroom and engaging in things,” he said. “I feel like I’m seeing the stamina come back a bit, but there’s still gaps … I think we just have to do our best to get them back to where they need to be whilst also affording the kids grace as well.”

Along with coursework, students are also getting back to a more routine social life with peers, something that Options high schooler Travis Hancock said he missed most during the first year of the pandemic.

“It feels amazing, this is what I remember school (being) like,” Hancock said. “I love going to school. I love socializing.”

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Reliving memories during the holiday season A village for everyone to enjoy at MorningStar

BY JULIO SANDOVAL AND LINDA KOTSAFTIS ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

There are holiday traditions in families, traditions you carry through time.

Sometimes, new traditions begin.

At MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Littleton a holiday village is creating holiday joy and a new tradition. Each piece of the village has something that sparks a memory for the residents.

“Every time I go by I see something in a different light then I do the day before.” said resident Virginia Burg. “This is a farm market and the cows and sometimes it just bring memories back, and it’s so enjoyable...I remember going for a wagon ride in the snow.

Good memories, because when they get the things going and there are pieces in there that I have had real in my hometown. The popcorn machine for instance. We had one in my hometown.

My brother-in-law’s father had one and every Friday

99-year-old resident Ann Block relives memories through the village.

and Saturday night it was traditional — all the farmers came to town...they bought popcorn.”

Residents often bring decorations when they move in to their new home and there isn’t room for everything.

So, five years ago an employee set up a village. Once that village took life more and more people started donating pieces to it and it keeps growing every year.

Tracie Roberts is the Executive Director at MorningStar. She said the village is, “The magic of Christmas really. It just boosts and gives them hope and joy and that little sparkle we look for to just keep the spirits going. That little sparkle is a memory of a time gone by.”

For some residents like Ann Block, the memories are from very long ago. “I remember one thing, being

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sick, and standing in my crib looking out the window of the house and it was just a strange thing to think that I remembered that and it wasn’t something great but here I am talking about it but I do remember that scene. Memories, memories are important. I’m 99. This year will be my 100th year.”

Everyone agrees it’s fun to see the village, and it lifts up the spirits of both

residents and staff. The magic of Christmas is very much alive at a village in Littleton.

This story is from Rocky Mountain PBS, a nonprofit public broadcaster providing community stories across Colorado over the air and online. Used by permission.

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Some say it’s the best week of the year WINNING WORDS

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ere we are in one of those years where Christmas and the New Year are bookending a full week.

And it seems like whenever this happens, many treat it as just another work week, while others take full advantage of an extra week between the holidays where it may not be quite as busy at work. And there are many companies who have moved to giving the entire week off as an extra benefit to their teams.

Why do some feel like it’s the best week of the year? Since I am one of those people, I thought I would ask around and see why others might feel the same way.

Many affirmed my thinking. It’s a great week to decompress after a long year. And many of the folks I spoke with lumped 2020 into this year as well because of the pandemic and overall craziness of that year they didn’t have time to sort it all about last year. This year they shared that they were really looking forward to taking a breather, even if it’s just an extra day or two and not the whole week.

Some families booked a vacation, others just planned local activities. There were several people who shared that they usually start taking down their decorations immediately after Christmas, but this year, they thought they might leave them up just a bit longer.

The full week is giving a lot of people a chance to complete projects at work or at home. And a few shared that they felt like they could get more done because there are fewer distractions.

For me, I always loved the week between Christmas and the New Year because it gave me time to reflect on everything that happened during the year. And although I have already planned out my 2022, I take this week to review my plan in greater detail, adjust if I need to, and wrap my head around what the new year will bring, trying to do as my good friend Tom Ziglar suggests, “Expect the best, prepare for the worst, and capitalize on what comes.”

We know that change happens. Change is constant. Change shows no prejudice.

As predictable as change is, the actual changes that come our way are so unpredictable. This means we must ready ourselves for the changes as best we can. And for me, this week is the perfect time to connect my head and my heart as I expect the best, prepare for the worst, and position myself to capitalize on whatever comes.

This week between the holidays, looking at my plan, I want to make sure that I examine every aspect of life, the spiritual, mental and physical, and through the lens of reality. The reason I call out “reality” is because my nature is to be positive. And sometimes this is an overde-

veloped strength that could create blind spots for me. I find that being as optimistic as possible is my best approach, only if I am willing to scrutinize my planning and set my expectations having carefully thought through the realities of life.

As I challenge my optimism with a dose of reality, it forces me to become even more creative, to think through contingency plans, and to still try and come up with a way to achieve my goals and dreams no matter what life throws my way. Do I eliminate some of what I had been planning? Absolutely. Do I add more than what I had initially planned for the year? For sure. And the bottom line is that by taking this extra time to focus before the year begins, I go into the new year with greater confidence.

Is this the best week of the year for you? Do you take time to recharge before the new year begins? Or are you racing to complete everything you can before the year runs out? I would love to hear your story at mnorton@tramazing.com, and when we balance our optimistic planning through the lens of reality, it really will be a better than good year.

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saw friends and spent much of his time social distancing. He lives with his grandparents and said the early months of the pandemic were especially difficult as he grappled with social isolation and trying to make sure his household was safe from the virus.

“COVID was really hard around my house,” he said. “I noticed my mental health went down a lot. Not being able to see friends, hang out.

My 10th-grade year was kind of a blur.”

Being back in school full time, Hancock said he feels energized again to engage in classes and with friends, bringing a school life that has begun to feel more like a preCOVID experience.

With one year left before he graduates, Hancock is currently taking concurrent enrollment classes at Arapahoe Community College (ACC), something that wasn’t a victim of COVID-shutdowns thanks to ACC’s ability to offer classes online.

ACC President Stephanie Fujii said the pandemic showed that the college could offer classes and resources in ways it hadn’t before.

“Students actually like virtual services,” Fujii said.

With about 80% of the college’s students attending classes part-

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But the virus is still presenting obstacles for ACC as it looks to next semester. ACC recently implemented a vaccine or testing mandate for all students and employees who plan to return to any of its three campuses in Littleton, Parker or Castle Rock for the spring semester and beyond.

With a renewed threat from the rapidly spreading omicron virus, Fujii said vaccination and testing will be crucial to ensuring the campus can remain open.

“These are not necessarily easy times,” Fujii said. “We all thought COVID would be done.”

While uncertainty may loom for educators across Littleton, educators say schools are better positioned than ever to respond to whatever the pandemic may bring their way.

“I always feel optimistic about the future,” said Coraline. “We have experiences, we have ideas … when (COVID) first started we had no idea how to do that.”

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n the winter solstice in 1997, Greg Munson stood beside an unusual basin pecked into the stone along the exit trail to Cliff Palace, grandest of the cliff dwellings in southwestern Colorado’s Mesa Verde National Park.

As the sun set on the shortest day of the year, Munson, a former Mesa Verde park ranger and researcher, watched as the sun appeared to plunge into Sun Temple, an enigmatic structure perched on a promontory atop Chapin Mesa across the canyon from his vantage point.

“It was amazing to think that maybe I was the first western person to see this event in nearly 800 years and recognize it for what it was,” Munson said.

Munson and his colleagues may have been looking at one of the most advanced astronomical observatories in the ancient world, according to recent studies by data scientist Sherry Towers.

Researchers have long theorized that Sun Temple contains solar, lunar and astronomical alignments in its placement and architecture, and Towers’ research suggests it could be far more complex than previously believed. But unraveling Sun Temple’s mysteries is made more difficult by the troubled history between researchers and the descendants of the people who built it.

Towers’ research uses computer modeling to theorize that Sun Temple is shot through with sight lines pointing not just to the rise and set of the sun at crucial

dates, such as equinoxes and solstices, but to lunar cycles and an array of major stars that figure into Pueblo cosmology that may have its origins among the Ancestral Puebloans.

Towers has also further developed theories that Sun Temple’s construction incorporates advanced geometry, including a standard unit of measurement, and walls built to the proportions of the golden rectangle and Pythagorean 3:4:5 triangles.

“It’s sheer genius,” Towers said of Sun Temple’s construction. “The architect did this with no known writing or numerical system, no computers. They laid it out with yucca cords and sticks.

They were the Michaelangelo of their time.”

Mesa Verde National Park, established in 1906, features some of the most well-preserved Ancestral Puebloan sites in the Southwest. More than 22,000 people may have lived on and around Mesa Verde at the beginning of the 1200s. But by the beginning of the 1300s, the area was depopulated, likely as a result of a prolonged drought or other social pressures. The inhabitants largely resettled in Arizona and the Rio Grande Valley of New Mexico, where their descendants live today as the Pueblo and Hopi people.

(The park’s former inhabitants were once called the Anasazi, though the term – which is commonly cited as meaning “ancient enemy” in the Diné language – is considered derogatory by Pueblo people and has fallen out of use).

Mesa Verde’s crown jewels are its cliff dwellings, sprawling structures built in alcoves beneath the mesa

IMAGES: TOP LEFT: Dr. Sherry Towers at the edge of the cliff beside Sun Temple in 2015. Towers believes the enigmatic structure may have been an advanced astronomical observatory. COURTESY PHOTO

BOTTOM LEFT: December sunshine over Sun Temple. PHOTO BY JEREMY SHOCKLEY BOTTOM RIGHT:A diagram of Sun Temple drawn by pioneering archaeologist J.W. Fewkes.

TOP RIGHT:Cliff Palace in the 1930s. NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE

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‘Some feel we shouldn’t be preserving these sites, that we should allow them to decay as Mother Nature intended. But that’s contrary to our policy to preserve these places for future generations.’

Elizabeth Dickey, Mesa Verde National Park’s head of cultural resources tops, with likely uses including habitation, food storage, ceremony and ritual. More than 600 cliff dwellings are scattered throughout the park, though they represent just a fraction of the more than 5,000 known archeological sites within park boundaries.

Amid this archaeological treasure trove, Sun Temple stands out.

Built nearly 800 years ago by the Ancestral Puebloans, Sun Temple shows no signs of habitation – no hearths, no food storage, no trash middens. The D-shaped 122-foot-by-64-foot structure encloses several roofless circular rooms. They do not appear to be kivas, the subterranean rooms used for ceremonies and rituals. Nor were they tall enough to be watchtowers.

“We know it’s monumental public architecture,” said Elizabeth Dickey, Mesa Verde National Park’s head

of cultural resources. “But how was it used? That we can’t say.”

Finding alignments Towers’ work follows earlier hypotheses about the site’s astronomical alignments, dating to the earliest modern researchers. Sun Temple was first excavated

by J.W. Fewkes, a pioneering archaeologist and ethnographer who worked in the park in the early 20th century – and gave Sun Temple its modern name. Fewkes theorized that Sun Temple’s south wall was aligned to the summer solstice sunrise, though later investigation found the wall is off from the sunrise by several degrees.

Nevertheless, in the decades that followed, researchers built on Fewkes’ theories, owing in part to Sun Temple’s commanding view of the surrounding landscape, and growing

awareness of the Ancestral Puebloans’ knowledge of astronomy.

Munson, who along with other researchers surveyed Sun Temple in the 1990s and 2000s, studied the alignment between the winter solstice sunset and the pecked basin at Cliff Palace across the canyon.

Towers, who built on work

by Munson, Kim Malville and Dr. Jonathon Reyman, said her research brings a new data-driven, analytical approach that has been lacking in archeoastronomy — the study of how ancient people observed the heavens.

“You can find alignments in almost any building if you go looking for them,” Towers said.

To check her work, Towers created a computer model of Sun Temple, then rotated it in more than 200 configurations. She said only SEE MESA VERDE, P13

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in its real-world positioning does Sun Temple most closely match the alignments of major stars in the mid-13th century, when Sun Temple is believed to have been built.

As her research has broadened, Towers said she believes many sites around Sun Temple may hold more astronomical alignments. From a boulder covered in ancient carvings at nearby Balcony House, Towers says the winter solstice sunrise would appear to emerge from the vertex of an L-shape formed by a cliff face and the top of Chapin Mesa across the canyon, though she has not yet had a chance to observe the phenomenon in person.

Towers acknowledges that while her research is intriguing, she has had little discourse with Pueblo and Hopi people about it.

“These places are considered sacred, and there’s a lot of trust that needs to be built to achieve that relationship,” said Towers, who is working for the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies in Germany.

“I wish I lived in Colorado so I was in a position to work on that. Would Pueblo people see value in the work I do? Maybe, maybe not.”

Living, breathing places Observing the movement of the heavens has been important to Pueblo and Hopi people throughout their known history, said Phillip Tuwaletstiwa, a Hopi geodesist.

“There were very precise ways of tracking the sun,” Tuwaletstiwa said. “The job fell to a man our people called the Sun-Watcher, who observed the solar journey.”

Observing the sun was important timekeeping for both agricultural and ceremonial functions, he said, calling the solstices – the longest and shortest days of the year – important dividing lines.

“The sun actually appears to stand still for a few days on either side of the solstice,” he said. “Pinpointing the exact day can be tricky. In our communities, on the winter solstice, we worry. If we aren’t walking the proper path, following the Hopi way, will the sun leave its winter house?

It’s a period of apprehension. When it moves after a day or two, there’s a sigh of relief.”

Observing the movements of the sun and moon demonstrate a fundamental Hopi belief in the dualities

of existence, Tuwaletstiwa said.

“Shadow and light, birth and death, sun and moon,” he said. “The sun is predictable, steady. It comes up every day, and if you watch its movements for a year, you’ve nailed it. The moon is nothing like that. It appears and disappears, and its full cycle across the sky, what’s called the lunar maximum and minimum, takes years to observe. The opposites in nature help balance each other.”

Tuwaletstiwa, as a geodetic surveyor, helped measure the orientation of ancient buildings in Chaco Canyon, a major Ancestral Puebloan cultural center in northwestern New Mexico. His measurements helped form the underpinning of research hypothesizing that Chacoan buildings were also built around numerous astronomical alignments.

He hasn’t made up his mind on Towers’ theories, saying the SunWatcher system was so effective without advanced architecture that he believes sites like Sun Temple — or the Sun Spiral, an apparent astronomical observatory on Fajada Butte in Chaco Canyon — may have been places for communities to collectively celebrate solar and lunar cycles rather than to strictly measure points on the calendar, such as the winter solstice on Dec. 21 this year.

The cyclical nature of time speaks to a mindset Tuwaletstiwa wishes modern researchers could better grasp: that to Pueblo and Hopi people, places like Mesa Verde are not abandoned.

“We don’t like that word, abandoned,” he said. “We don’t think in terms of the time between events.

We have migrated many times. We didn’t vanish. We were many places before Mesa Verde, and many places after. I visited the veterans’ cemeteries in Normandy, and I treated them with respect and gratitude. In Chaco and Mesa Verde, those are my ancestral people. I need to treat them with respect as well. To us, these are living, breathing places.”

Tuwaletstiwa said it’s difficult to conclusively speak to the connection between modern Hopi and Pueblo astronomical observances and those of the Ancestral Puebloans, because there are dozens of beliefs and customs among different clans and groups.

And yet, between the analytical nature of archaeology and the intimate nature of Indigenous heritage and spirituality, Tulawetstiwa sees another complementary duality.

“When we talk about Mesa Verde,

tree ring studies, carbon dating and DNA are one side, and the stories and spirits of Native people are on another side,” he said. “They can inform each other. I don’t see them as in conflict.”

Drawing archaeology and ethnography closer together is an essential task to understanding places like Sun Temple, said Munson, the researcher whose studies helped inform Towers’ work.

“The architecture, the way things were built, that’s the ‘how,’” Munson said. “The ethnography, the people, that’s the ‘why.’ Without the why, there’s now how.”

Munson founded the Society for Cultural Astronomy in the American Southwest, or SCAAS, an organization that invites Indigenous scholars to participate in archeoastronomy research. The group is also raising funds to preserve and digitize Fewkes’ work, which includes significant ethnographic resources recorded at the tail end of the 19th century.

Repairing damaged trust Though the distance between archaeologists and the descendants of Ancestral Puebloans is narrowing, generations of strife can take time to overcome, said Tim Hovezak, the former head of cultural resources at Mesa Verde.

“To say there’s damaged trust is putting it mildly,” he said. “There’s been a long history of exploitation of people who were at the time powerless to do anything about damage to their cultural heritage.”

Though the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde were known to the Pueblo, Hopi, Ute, Diné and other Native people for centuries, they were largely left alone. But white settlers in the late 1800s began pillaging the sites almost as soon as they discovered them, knocking down walls and hauling off wagonloads of artifacts to sell to collectors. Some early archaeologists exhumed human remains, shipping them to far-flung museums.

“Some of us are actively working to restore trust,” Hovezak said.

“We’re trying to be more cognizant of Native views, and the Pueblos are becoming more proactive on their own behalf.”

Several Pueblo groups either declined to comment for this story or did not respond to requests for comment.

Some differences will likely remain, said Dickey, the park’s current head of cultural resources.

Phillip Tuwaletstiwa, a Hopi geodesist, in the field in Chaco Canyon in New COURTESY PHOTO Mexico.

“We listen closely to descendant groups, but we can’t always enact their wishes,” Dickey said. “Some feel we shouldn’t be preserving these sites, that we should allow them to decay as Mother Nature intended.

But that’s contrary to our policy to preserve these places for future generations.”

Early attempts at stabilizing sites were haphazard. Fewkes poured Portland cement atop Sun Temple’s walls, a practice that would “leave us aghast today,” Dickey said.

Dickey said the Parks Service takes a “light hand” with preservation, employing stonemasons who specialize in ancient-style stone cutting and mortar mixing.

Deciphering the mystery of Sun Temple may continue to prove elusive, Dickey said.

“A lot of the tribal members we consult with will tell us they know what these places were used for, what they mean,” Dickey said. “But they say it’s not for us to know. These are private, sacred things. Our insatiable curiosity is disrespectful to them. As scientists, we want to know everything. We want to dig until we find the answers. But sometimes, we have to learn to let go.”

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BOYS TENNIS Matt Batmunkh was undefeated during the season and the Cherry Creek senior won the No. 2 singles title at the Class 5A state tournament at the Gates Tennis Center in Denver where the Bruins won another state crown.

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fter each season, Colorado Community Media selects Players of the Year for each sport, so it is time to reveal those honored for 2021 fall sports.

Legend junior pitcher Cameron Ponich struck out 204 batters during the regular season and helped the Titans win the Class 5A state championship.

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SOFTBALL Cameron Ponich hurled Legend to the 5A state championship. The junior had 204 strikeouts with a 1.45 earned run average and was tabbed as Pitcher of the Year.

Meredith Barnhardt, a sophomore on Lutheran’s undefeated Class 3A state championship team, is the Player of the Year. She hit .609 with 65 RBI and 12 homers.

VOLLEYBALL Senior Carter Booth was a big reason why Cherry Creek won the 5A state championship.

The senior had 335 kills, a 55.4 kills percentage and a .453 hitting percentage. She also had 127 blocks and 35 service aces.

Cherry Creek’s Carter Booth prepares to serve during the Region 1 state volleyball tournaPHOTO BY JIM BENTON ment on Nov. 6.

Senior Riley Stewart of Cherry Creek was the dominant girls cross country runner of the fall and won her third straight individual state title. FILE PHOTO

CROSS COUNTRY Cherry Creek senior Riley Stewart was once again the dominant girls runner and captured her third straight individual 5A championship with a 27-second victory advantage in the title race.

She finished in 17:20.9.

Sophomore Tanner Brown of Chaparral was a surprise winner of the boys Runner of Year after he captured the 5A state title with a new personal best of 15.44.70.

Meredith Barnhardt of undefeated Lutheran hit .609 with 65 RBI and 12 FILE PHOTO homers.

Jack Pucciano of Castle View looks to take a loose ball and make a play during a 1-1 tie against Regis Jesuit in a Sept. 14 PHOTO BY JIM BENTON match.

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GYMNASTICS Kate Bryant, a junior at Heritage, won individual state championships on the vault in free exercise to garner Player of the Year honors.

BOYS SOCCER Jack Pucciano, a senior at Castle View, recorded a point in every game this season and finished with league-leading 41 points on 14 goals and 13 assists.

Senior Matt Batmunkh of Cherry Creek was undefeated during the season and won the No FILE PHOTO 2 singles state tennis championship.

BOYS GOLF Arapahoe senior Will Kates won the Class 5A individual golf title for the second time in three years in Colorado Springs when he rolled in a birdie putt on the second playoff hole. In seven of the 12 rounds played during the fall season, Kates Arapahoe senior Will was under-par.

Kates won his second He had only two 5A individual golf title rounds over par in three years with a all season and a birdie putt on the secseason average ond playoff hole. FILE PHOTO of 69.9 for all his rounds. Arapahoe won the state championship.

FOOTBALL Valor Christian senior running back Gavin Sawchuk was an obvious pick as Offensive Player of the Year. He gained 2,004 Valor Christian running back yards this FILE PHOTO season for an Gavin Sawchuk. average of 7 yards per carry and scored 28 touchdowns.

The Colorado Gatorade Player of the Year also caught 10 passes, averaging 15.2 yards per reception, and wound up as Valor’s all-time rushing leader.

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Purchase, whose older brother Myles is at Iowa State and was the 2020 Defender of the Year, made 83 tackles, had 12 sacks and two interceptions during Creek’s run to the state title.

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classes at Arapahoe Community College (ACC). As of 2021, the organization has awarded more than $20,000 in scholarships, according to Marie Perrin-McGraw, assistant director of operations and stewardship at ACC. About $1,000 goes to each student.

“Our partnerships with our community are crucial with our mission of removing barriers to education and creating those community partnerships,” Perrin-McGraw said.

Since Immigrant Pathways began working with ACC in 2017, McGraw said the program has been crucial for opening more doors to students.

“It opens a whole new way of looking at their educational path and giving them confidence to apply for funding and knowing that there’s external groups, like (Immigrant Pathways), actively wanting them to move forward,” she said.

The money given by Immigrant Pathways is doubled by a statewide program, the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative, that matches every $1 of the scholarship, providing students up to $2,000 from the money they secure from Immigrant Pathways.

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While Immigration Pathways receives larger donations of around $1,000 every year from organizations like the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s Colorado chapter, it mainly relies on smaller donations from individuals across the metro area.

“It’s a non-stop effort to educate the community about what we’re doing,” Thornton said. “Most of what we raise comes from people in the community who believe in our work.”

Thornton said she’s proud of the progress and growth the nonprofit has made. As it celebrates its $100,000 grant landmark, its members are preparing to bring help to incoming refugees from Afghanistan throughout Colorado, with around 2,000 anticipated for the Denver metro area.

Thornton said the organization is anticipating an influx of grant requests, but she remains hopeful that the community that has supported Immigrant Pathways will continue.

“America has always been a land of immigrants,” she said. “And people look to us for humanitarian leadership.”

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 0399-2019 To: Record Owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust and Notice of Election and Demand: Name of Record Owner as evidenced on the Notice of Election and Demand or other person entitled Floyd I. Bilderback Address of Record Owner as evidenced on the recorded instrument evidencing the owner's interest 3921 S Hazel Court, Englewood, CO 80110 Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 02, 2015 Recording Information D5032221 Recording Date of Notice of Election and Demand August 02, 2019 Recording Information of Notice of Election and Demand D9077688 Legal Description of Property SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION PURSUANT TO QUIET TITLE DECREE RECORDED OCTOBER 10, 2018 AT RECEPTION NUMBER D8100130 ADDING THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION TO THE DEED OF TRUST. Street Address of Property 3921 S Hazel Court, Englewood, CO 80110 NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on 10/13/21, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and the funds must be claimed by the owner or other persons entitled thereto within six months from the date of sale. THE STATE OF COLORADO REQUIRES US TO NOTIFY YOU THAT YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CUSTODY OF THE STATE TREASURER IF YOU DO NOT CONTACT US BEFORE 11/16/2021 as part of the "Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act", pursuant to Colorado law.

First Publication: 12/30/21 Last Publication: 1/27/22 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Date: 12/6/21 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee 0399-2019 LEGAL DESCRIPTION ALL THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE AND STATE OF COLORADO, TO WIT: LOT 15, SHERIDAN ESTATES, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO FLOYD I. BILDERBACK BY DEED FROM JUDY A. CROSS, FORMERLY KNOWN AS JUDY ANN WITTY AND JUDY A. WITTY RECORDED 7/22/1983 IN DEED BOOK 3920 PAGE 614, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO. Legal Notice NO. 0399-2019 First Publication 12/30/21 Last Publication 1/27/22 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0082-2021 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 26, 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) PATRICIA A MITCHELL Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC Date of Deed of Trust March 12, 2021 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 30, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) E1052669 Original Principal Amount $1,233,562.50 Outstanding Principal Balance $224,657.68

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION Also known by street and number as: 4 MEADOWLARK LANE, LITTLETON, CO 80123.

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 10/14/2021 AT RECEPTION NO. E1156914 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, 02/23/2022, 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: 12/30/2021 Last Publication: 1/27/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/26/2021 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 # 21-025954 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 0082-2021 EXHIBIT A THAT PART OF LOT 8, BLOCK 2, COLUMBINE HEIGHTS, FIRST FILING, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 8; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 8 TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 8; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID EAST LINE A DISTANCE OF 10 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY AND PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 8 TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE AND 10 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 8; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID WEST LINE A DISTANCE OF 10 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ALL OF LOT 9, BLOCK 2, COLUMBINE HEIGHTS, FIRST FILING, EXCEPT THAT PART DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 9; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 9; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID EAST LINE A DISTANCE OF 13.58 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE AND 14.50 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 9; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID WEST LINE A DISTANCE OF 14.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO. 0082-2021 First Publication: 12/30/2021 Last Publication: 1/27/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

City and County Public Notice CITY OF CENTENNIAL

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A HOTEL & RESTAURANT JANUARY 6, 2022 Notice is hereby given that the Centennial Liquor Licensing Authority will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., via Virtual Meeting, to consider an application for a new Hotel & Restaurant license for Olive Branch Grill, LLC dba Olive Branch Grill, located at 6583 S. Parker Rd. Suite 100, Centennial, CO 80016 The applicant is an LLC: Olive Branch Grill, LLC 4601 S. Lewiston Way Aurora, CO 80015 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 January 6, 2022 at 8:00 a.m.

By order of Barbara Setterlind, City Clerk December 13, 2021.

Legal Notice No. 529881-61881 First Publication: December 30, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice LITTLETON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado, BENDED PAGE FOOD & BEVERAGE LLC. d/b/a Tattered Cover, 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. Unit 240, Littleton, CO, has requested the licensing officials of the City of Littleton, Colorado, to grant a Lodging & Entertainment liquor license.

Applicant(s): David Back, Denver, CO Kwame Spearman, Denver, CO The public hearing on the application will be held on Wednesday, January 12, 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 January 5, 2022. *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. 529839 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: January 6, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY INITIATED REZONING (CZONE-21-00004) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL WILL CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE SEVEN (7) PARCELS CURRENTLY ZONED GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) TO BUSINESS PARK 50 (BP50).

The seven (7) parcels are associated with 12250, 12300, 12350, 12400, 12500, 12600, and 12650 E. Arapahoe Rd., comprised of an area that is approximately 25.7 acres.

The Planning and Zoning Commission will make a recommendation on the rezoning plan at a public hearing on January 12, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

The City Council will consider the rezoning plan at a public hearing on January 18, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

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

A live broadcast of the meeting may be found at: https://www.centennialco.gov/Government/ Mayor-Council/City-Council-Meetings/AgendasMinutes IMPORTANT NOTICE: Though not anticipated, in the event either public hearing is required to held by a virtual meeting service such as Zoom, the date and time of the meeting shall remain the same as stated above but the City’s website shall provide immediate notice of the change in meeting format and provide a means of accessing the virtual meeting via the internet as soon as practicable. In addition, you may call the City of Centennial Community Development Department at 303-754-3308 to obtain the internet link to the meeting if held by virtual format.

Further information concerning the proposed Rezoning Plan may be obtained by e-mailing centennialplanning@centennialco.gov or calling the City of Centennial Community Development Department at 303-754-3308.

Legal Notice No. 529891-61891 First Publication: December 30, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Legal Notice No. 529888 FIRST PUBLICATION: December 23, 2021 SECOND PUBLICATION: December 30, 2021 PUBLISHED IN: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT BID PACKAGE #01 Newton Middle School Gerald H. Phipps, Inc. DBA: GH Phipps Construction CM/GC Services

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY Call for Candidates. Petitions for Town Trustee and Mayor Candidates will be available and may be circulated for the first time on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Persons interested in running for office can pick up nomination petitions on January 4, 2022 from 8:00am to 4:00pm at 2 Middlefield Road, Columbine Valley, CO 80123. The signed petitions must be returned to the Town Office by 4:00pm, Monday, January 24, 2022.

The petitions need a minimum of 10 signatures.

Each signature must be a registered elector residing within the Town limits. No registered elector shall sign more than one nomination petition for each separate office to be filled. The 2022 ballot will list the Mayor position open for a two-year term, three Trustee positions open for four-year terms, and two Trustee positions open for two-year terms. /s/ J.D. McCrumb, Town Clerk Legal Notice No. 529790 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Bids and Settlements Public Notice

Notice is hereby given that Littleton Public Schools in the county of Arapahoe will on or about February 1, 2022 pay retainage and make final settlement with Gerald H. Phipps, Inc. DBA: GH Phipps Construction for BID PACKAGE #01 Newton Middle School Construction CM/GC Services.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the contractor identified above or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid, by the contractor or subcontractor, must file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which statement must be filed on or before February 1, 2022. Claims must be submitted to the Board of Education to Littleton Public Schools at the school district’s Property Management Department, 5776 S. Crocker Street, Littleton, CO. 80120 on or before February 1, 2022. Final Settlement will be made and verified claims must be timely filed with Littleton Public Schools. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim, Dated: December 30, 2021.

Legal Notice No. 529884 First Publication: December 30, 2021 Last Publication: January 20, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Not consecutive publications

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT 2021 Pavement Preservation Program Project No. 19-05-01 Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 38-26107, C.R.S., that the City of Centennial, Colorado (the “City”) will make final payment at the hour of 10:00 a.m. on January 13, 2022 (the “Final Settlement Date”) to the following contractor: A-1 Chipseal Company 2505 E. 74th Avenue Denver, Colorado 80229 (hereinafter, the “Contractor”) for and on account of all work completed by the Contractor on City Project No. 19-05-01, including for purposes of this Notice of Final Settlement on (the “Project”).

1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has an unpaid claim against the Project for and on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, or other supplies used or consumed by the Contractor or any subcontractor in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including the Final Settlement Date, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

2. Any such claim(s) shall be filed with the City Clerk at 13133 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112 prior to the Final Settlement Date.

3. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim prior to the Final Settlement Date will relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim.

Legal Notice No. 529890-61890 First Publication: December 30, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the "City") will receive bids by electronic submission through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System on the City of Greenwood Village website, https://www.greenwoodvillage. com/2315/Bids-and-Proposals, for the Fairfax at Belleview Left Turn Improvements Study.

Bids must be submitted by 2:30 pm on January 21, 2021.

The request for proposals for the Fairfax at Belleview Left Turn Improvements Study is available electronically via the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System on the City website, https://www.greenwoodvillage.com/2315/Bidsand-Proposals.

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 Adam Koester – Senior Project Manager, Roads (303) 708-6149 or akoester@greenwoodvillage.com /s/ Jeremy Hanak

Director of Public Works

Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT BID PACKAGE #33 CONCRETE AND ASPHALT REPAIRS Notice is hereby given that Littleton Public Schools in the county of Arapahoe will on February 1, 2022 pay retainage and make final settlement with Heidrick Concrete Construction for BID PACKAGE #33 CONCRETE AND ASPHALT REPAIRS AT Arapahoe High School, Acoma and Highland Elementary. Any person, copartnership, 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 February 1, 2022. Claims must be submitted to the Board of Education to Littleton Public Schools at the school district’s Property Management Department, 5776 S. Crocker Street, Littleton, CO. 80120 on or before February 1, 2022. Final Settlement will be made and verified claims must be timely filed with Littleton Public Schools. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim, Dated: December 30, 2021.

Legal Notice No. 529885 First Publication: December 30, 2021 Last Publication: January 20, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Not consecutive publications

Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112 Plaintiffs: PINEY CREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. and PINEY CREEK MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION, INC. vs.

Defendants: ROSS P. GOLDSMITH; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; THE CAMBRIDGE GROUP LTD; and PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY Attorneys for Plaintiff MOELLER GRAF, P.C. Joshua S. Myers, #53309 jmyers@moellergraf.com Bujar Ahmeti, #42373 K. Christian Webert, #43739 385 Inverness Parkway, Suite 200 Englewood, Colorado 80112 Office: (720) 279-2568 FAX: (720) 279-2569 Case No.: 2021CV31620 Division: 21 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

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Public Notices THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in the above-captioned action, by filing with the clerk of the court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within thirty-five (35) days after the service of this summons upon you is complete. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication, as provided below. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

If you fail to file your written answer or other response to the complaint within thirty-five (35) days after the date of the last publication, as provided below, then judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without providing you further notice.

This is an action for judicial foreclosure under C.R.C.P. Rule 105 and damages seeking to foreclose a statutory lien on the following property: Lot 5, Block 13, Replat 4, Piney Creek Filing No. 7, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Date signed and issued: December 21, 2021.

MOELLER GRAF, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff /s/ Joshua Myers Joshua Myers, #53309 Associate Attorney Legal Notice No. 529901 First Publication: December 30, 2021 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO Arapahoe County Justice Center 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112 STEPHEN L. RIBBENS and BRENDA S. RIBBENS, Plaintiffs, v.

AMERICA’S MORTGAGE, LLC, a dissolved Colorado limited liability company; FIRST MAGNUS FINANCIAL CORPORATION, an Arizona corporation; and MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (MERS), a Delaware corporation, Defendants.

Case Number: 2021CV031807 Division:15 Attorneys for Plaintiffs: Brian T. Ray Hatch Ray Olsen Conant LLC 730 Seventeenth Street, Suite 200 Denver, Colorado 80202 Telephone: (303) 298-1800 Fax Number: (303) 298-1804 Email: bray@hatchlawyers.com Atty. Reg. #: 34914 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO: FIRST MAGNUS FINANCIAL CORPORATION, an Arizona corporation ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response.

You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.

This is a quiet title action to confirm that Plaintiffs Stephen L. Ribbens and Brenda S. Ribbens are the legal owners of the real property commonly known as 12379 East Bates Circle, Aurora, Colorado 80014 and which is more particularly described below: LOT 43, BLOCK 2, THE DAM FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Dated this 29th day of November, 2021.

HATCH RAY OLSEN CONANT LLC By: /s/ Brian T. Ray Brian T. Ray Attorneys for Plaintiffs In accordance with C.R.C.P. 121 §1-26(7) a copy of this document with original/electronic signatures is being maintained by Hatch Ray Olsen Conant LLC and will be made available for inspection by other parties or the court upon request.

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

Legal Notice No. 529844 First Publication: December 9, 2021 Last Publication: January 6, 2022 Published in Littleton Independent 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.

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, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No.: 20CV032237 Division: 15 SALE NO. ACCIV2105389 Plaintiff: Tollgate Crossing Homeowners Association, Inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendants: Scott Rand aka Scott T. Rand; Janis Lynn Bogard fka Janis L. Rand; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.; Citywide Home Loans; Midfirst Bank; Home Stars Inc; Crown Asset Management LLC; State of Colorado, Department of Revenue; Erik Larson; United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; and Public Trustee of the County of Arapahoe COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Order for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated April 15, 2021, and C.R.S. §§ 38-38-101 to 401, by the Tollgate Crossing Homeowners Association, Inc., the current holder of a lien recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on July 22, 2019, at Reception No. D9072364. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions for Tollgate Crossing recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on April 28, 2004, in Reception No. B4074969 (“Declaration”). The Declaration and notices as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of the Tollgate Crossing Homeowners Association, Inc. - THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS – against the property legally described as follows:

LOT 1, BLOCK 9, TOLLGATE CROSSING SUBDIVSION FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as 5013 South Gold Bug Way, Aurora, CO 80016.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on February 3, 2022, at 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, telephone 720-874-3845. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements thereon, to the highest bidder.

Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3845. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above-described lien is: Gail R. Gudder, #17820, Moeller Graf, P.C., 385 Inverness Parkway, Englewood, CO 80112, telephone (720) 279-2568.

Dated: November 2, 2021 Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 529730 First Publication: December 9, 2021 Last Publication: January 6, 2022 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225, Englewood, Colorado 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112 Case No.: 2021CV31697 Division: 21 Plaintiff: TRADITIONS FILINGS 1-7 MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendants: GREGORY KEVIN CLARK a/k/a GREG KEVIN CLARK; VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT, LLC; and PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY Attorneys for Plaintiff MOELLER GRAF, P.C. Joshua S. Myers, #53309 - jmyers@moellergraf.com Bujar Ahmeti, #42373 K. Christian Webert, #43739 385 Inverness Parkway, Suite 200 Englewood, Colorado 80112 Office: (720) 279-2568 FAX: (720) 279-2569 SUMMONS [BY PUBLICATION] THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT GREGORY KEVIN CLARK A/K/A GREG KEVIN CLARK: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response.

You are required to file your answer or other response within thirty-five (35) days after the service of this summons is complete. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within thirty-five (35) days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.

This is an action for judicial foreclosure under C.R.C.P. Rule 105 and damages seeking to foreclose a statutory lien on real property and improvements thereon commonly known as 25462 East 5th Place, Aurora, Colorado 80018, which is legally described as: LOT 2, BLOCK 2, TRADITIONS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Date signed and issued 11/29/2021.

MOELLER GRAF, P.C. /s/ Joshua Myers Joshua Myers, #53309 Associate Attorney Legal Notice No. 529833 First Publication: December 9, 2021 Last Publication: January 6, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the City of Aurora and Unincorporated Areas of Arapahoe County, Colorado, Case No. 21-080331P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in

accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp , or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).

Legal Notice No. 529878 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Estate of Thomas Albert Ward, aka Thomas A. Ward, aka Thomas Ward, aka Tom Albert Ward, aka Tom A. Ward, aka Tom Ward, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 31394 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 30, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kathleen A. Stumpp, Personal Representative c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80203 Legal Notice No. 529902 First Publication: December 30, 2021 Last Publication: January 13, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 303-649-6355

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James Houlne II, deceased Case Number: 2021PR31318

Plaintiff: THE SHORES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION I, INC. Defendant(s): CHRISTOPHER J. PATTON; THE HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF CHRISTOPHER J. PATTON; AMERIHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC; THE OFFICE OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE Case No.: 2021CV31353 Division: 21 Attorneys for Plaintiff: ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC Marcus T. Wile, #49471 Hal R. Kyles, #23891 1445 Market St., Suite 350 Denver, Colorado 80202 Phone Number: (720) 221-9780 E-mail: mwile@ochhoalaw.com Matter ID #2316.0045

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 April 30, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Brian Houlne, Personal Representative 744 Horizon Court, Suite #300 Grand Junction, Colorado 81506 Legal Notice No. 529900 First publication: December 30, 2021 Last publication: January 13, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Renu Jalota, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR031225

SUMMONS [BY PUBLICATION] THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response.

You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.

This is an action of foreclosure pursuant to Rule 105, C.R.C.P. to the real property situate in Denver, Colorado more particularly described as Lot 46, Block 1, The Shores - Filing No. 3, County Of Arapahoe, State Of Colorado.

Dated: December 17, 2021.

ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC By: /s/Hal R. Kyles Hal R. Kyles, #23891 This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(g), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.

Legal Notice No. 529894 First Publication: December 30, 2021 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 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 April 30, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Raman Jalota, Personal Representative c/o Johnson & Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.C. 4611 Plettner Lane, Suite 200 Evergreen, Colorado 80439 Legal Notice No. 529870 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: January 6, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Michael John Tomczak, Jr., aka Michael J. Tomczak, Jr., aka Michael J. Tomczak, aka Michael Tomczak, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 031274 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 16, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

John Michael Tomczak Personal Representative 11541 E. 6th Place Aurora, Colorado 80010 Legal Notice No. 529866 First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

Notice to Creditors Public Notice

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jeffrey R. Marchina, a/k/a Jeffrey Marchina, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR031335

In the Matter of the Estate of: Agnes Drucella Combs, a/k/a Agnes D. Combs, a/k/a Agnes Combs, Deceased

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 23, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Elizabeth M. Rupert, Personal Representative 2424 W. 183rd St. N. Skiatook, OK 74070

NOTICE OF NON-APPEARANCE HEARING

BY PUBLICATION A hearing on the PETITION FOR ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY AND FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:

Legal Notice No. 529876 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: January 6, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Proof of publication will be filed upon completion.

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Date: February 7, 2022 Time: 8:00 a.m.

Address: 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Gladys R. Knull, Deceased Case Number 21 PR 31316 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 23, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Patricia A. Checots, Personal Representative 5171 S. Logan St. Littleton, CO. 80121 Legal Notice No. 529873 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: January 6, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

Tony C. Rossi #45051 Rossi Law, LLC 6215 Corporate Dr, Ste 101 Colorado Springs, CO 80919 Phone: (303) 859-4173 Email: Tony@RossiLawLLC.com Case Number: 2021PR031347

Legal Notice No. 529857 First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DOUGLAS RICHARD WALSH, aka DOUGLAS R. WALSH, aka DOUGLAS WALSH, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR031293 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 29, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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December 30, 2021

Beekeeping chef has residents buzzing ‘It’s been an adventure, I’ll tell you’

BY RACHEL LORENZ SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

When Greg Strickland realized four years ago that the lackluster gardens at the Vi at Highlands Ranch senior-living community might need more pollinators, he jumped into beekeeping with both feet.

The executive chef, who’s been with Vi since it opened in 2008, started with one and now maintains six rooftop hives at the upscale community off of South University Boulevard.

“It’s been an adventure, I’ll tell you,” said Strickland, who incorporates the honey into Vi’s menu items.

The sweet liquid is also put into jars and sold at Vi’s annual farmers market.

Strickland, who’s been cooking for over 30 years, said he’s always

striving to improve Vi’s culinary program. When he can, he offers specials that utilize the community’s produce such as pesto from the kitchen garden’s abundance of basil or salads that use their homegrown cherry tomatoes. But his efforts go beyond enticing the palate.

“Chefs should all strive to be more connected to their food and more connected to their residents and their guests,” Strickland said.

His bees fit into Vi’s “living well” approach to life, which focuses on the minds, bodies and spirits of residents, said Angela Owens, lifestyle director at Vi. In addition to helping people eat healthily, residents have enjoyed the opportunity to learn about the bees.

Strickland gives lectures about the winged insects’ role and their struggles in our modern environment.

Sensitive to certain chemicals and subject to colony collapse syndrome, they are canaries in the coal mine, he says, and he is happy to talk about them with residents.

“There’s always a buzz around the bees,” Owens said. “Residents are really excited about the bees, and it adds value to our community.”

In addition to Strickland’s culinary garden, some residents care for their own garden plots at Vi. Others peruse the facility’s communal memory garden. All the gardens — and the residents who enjoy them — have benefited from the bees, Owens said.

Strickland not only creates breakfast, lunch and dinner options for Vi’s 300 residents, he also provides fun food events outside of mealtime.

The activities offered by the chef are some of Vi’s best attended programs, Owens said. Over 75 residents, for example, recently attended a wine and food pairing event he hosted.

The chef’s newest plan involves opening a nanobrewery at Vi next year that uses the community’s honey and possibly their own hops.

Over a dozen residents, many of them former homebrewers, have expressed an interest in working on the project with him.

“Our residents bring a lot to the table,” Strickland said. “They were very creative people before they came here and, of course, that didn’t end there. They’re very creative, and they like to get involved with what we’re doing.”

When it comes to bees, involvement can go beyond Vi as far as Strickland’s concerned. He’d love to see everybody who has the opportunity to give beekeeping a try.

While bees are more work than a cat, they’re less work than a dog, he said, and they don’t take a lot of space. During the peak season, Strickland spends about three hours a week on the six hives at Vi. He also keeps a hive in his own backyard in Highlands Ranch.

“These little creatures are very much responsible for a lot of the lifestyle that we have, the availability of food that we have,” Strickland said. “... They’re facing a lot more challenges than they were even 10 to 20 years ago. It’s definitely something to pay attention to.”

Public Notices Cynthia Dallas, personal representative 2141 66th Ave NW Olympia , WA 98502

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Renee Marie Lewis, aka Renee M. Lewis, aka Renee Lewis, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30927

Legal Notice No. 529887 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: January 6, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert Kevin Sloan, aka Robert K. Sloan, aka R. Kevin Sloan, aka Robert Sloan, aka Kevin Sloan, Deceased, Case Number: 2021PR031393 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 April 30, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Stuart D. Ritchie, Personal Representative c/o The McKenzie Law Firm, 7955 E Arapahoe Ct #2525 Centennial, Colorado 80112 Legal Notice No. 529889 First Publication: December 30, 2021 Last Publication: January 13, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Erick Geovany Figueroa, aka Erick G. Figueroa, aka Erick Figueroa, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31046 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 April 30, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ Maria Zalessky Maria Zalessky, #52405 Burnham Law Attorneys for Personal Representative 5990 Greenwood Plaza Blvd.

Bldg. 2 Suite 110 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. 529893 First Publication: December 30, 2021 Last Publication: January 13, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Louise Evelyn Bean, aka Louise E. Bean, aka Louise Evelyn Kraus, aka Louise E. Kraus, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 485 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 16, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Cheryl Melinda Bean Co-Personal Representative 1691 S. Rifle Street Aurora, Colorado 80017 Keith Douglas Bean Co-Personal Representative 370 Cactus Drive W Canon City, Colorado 81212 Legal Notice No. 529862 First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021

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 22, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

David V. Hill, Personal Representative 2027 South Quintero Street Aurora, CO 80013 Legal Notice No. 529865 First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jacqueline McBroom, aka Jacqueline L. McBroom, aka Jacqueline Lou McBroom, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31364 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 23, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Rory Turra, Personal Representative c/o Sigler & Nelson LLC 390 Union Blvd, Suite 580 Lakewood, Colorado 80228 Legal Notice No. 529872 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: January 6, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Steven Wayne Dougherty, A/K/A Steven W. Dougherty, A/K/A Steve Dougherty, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31391

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 30, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Robert Dougherty, Personal Representative 6430 E. Wesley Ave. Denver, CO 80222 Legal Notice No. 529892 First Publication: December 30, 2021 Last Publication: January 13, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ralph W. Nelson, Jr. a/k/a Ralph Wilbur Nelson, Jr., Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31406 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 30, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Dennis W. Nelson, Personal Representative c/o Keith L. Davis, JD Davis Schilken, PC 7887 E. Belleview Ave., Suite 820

Denver, CO 80111

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 529895 First Publication: December 30, 2021 Last Publication: January 13, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No. 529852 First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Steven Keith Werges, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31324 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 April 16, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Alexandra J. Werges Personal Representative 4034 West 61st Place Arvada, Colorado 80003 Legal Notice No. 529861 First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 7, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe-Littleton County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Michael Stanley Gromyko be changed to Michael Stanley Zilbert Case No.: 21 C 100731 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 529882 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: January 6, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 26, 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 Angel Elly Gonzalez be changed to Angel Eli Avalos Case No.: 21 C 100732 By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 529871 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: January 6, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 26, 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 Pamela Tierra Shanee Walker be changed to Mela Eesah Morocco Case No.: 21 C 100730 By: Kim Boswell

Last Publication: January 6, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

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 Dwayne Anthony Ellis be changed to Anthony Ellis-DeJesus Case No.: 21 C 100608

Legal Notice No. 529875 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: January 6, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No. 529874 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: January 6, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 13, 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 Alexandra LuciaGonzalez Carbajal be changed to Alexandra Lucia Nungaray-Zimmerman Case No.: 2021C100654

The petition requests that the name of Kirby Anna Louise Marin-Lindsay be changed to Kirby Anna Louise Lindsay Case No.: 2021 C 100594

Legal Notice No. 529896 First Publication: December 30, 2021 Last Publication: January 13, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No. 529881 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: January 6, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice Public notice is given on 12/03/2021 that a petition for a name change of a minor child has been filed with Arapahoe County Court.

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 1, 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 KHAIRULNISA AHMADI be changed to MARYAM AHMADI Case No.: 21 C 100725

The Petition request that the name of Darey Jaziel Ceballos Rosales be changed to Darey Jaziel Galindo-Rosales Case No.: 21C00710

By Shana Kloek Clerk of the Court/ Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No.529854 First publication: December 16, 2021 Last publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Redated: December 22, 2021 By: Benjamin S. Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Legal Notice No. 529880 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: January 6, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public notice is given on November 23, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult as been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 7, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe-Littleton County Court.

Legal Notice No. 529879 First Publication: December 23, 2021

Public notice is given on September 23, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

By: Kim Boswell, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

The petition requests that the name of Lisa Gaye Gamboa be changed to Lisa Gaye Barnhill Case No.: 21 C 100741 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

The petition requests that the name of Kathy Sabrina Hall be changed to Kathy Sabrina St. John Case No.: 21 C 100743

Public notice is given on December 7, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe-Littleton County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Tera Jon Richardson be changed to Tera Michelle Hess Case No.: 21 C 100728 By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 529856 First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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