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Littleton business rallies support for family displaced by Marshall Fire Auto repair shop’s January fundraiser brings in thousands

BY ROBERT TANN RTANN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Keller Bros. Auto Repair in Littleton has a history of community support. At the store, Wednesday is known as “Help Day” and for the past eight years its owners have donated $5 for every oil change the store sees that day to go to local charities and nonprofits.

When its owners heard that the head of one of their longest-supported nonprofits lost her home in the Marshall Fire, they rallied to make Help Day a campaign to raise funds for her and her parents, who also lost their home.

“It was just devastating. We love those people,” said Terry Keller, founder and CEO of Keller Bros.

“Our hearts go out to them.”

Throughout the month, for every oil change the store saw on Wednesdays and Thursdays it donated $5 to Elizabeth Kupfner, who runs the Denver Dachshund Rescue and Transport. Keller said the store has a long relationship with Kupfner’s nonprofit, which they have supported with donations even before beginning the Help Day campaign.

Since the beginning of January, Keller has seen an influx of customers on Wednesdays and Thursdays who have helped him raise thousands of dollars for Kupfner and her family.

“Our customers are just awesome to help whenever they can,” Keller said.

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DA’s office offers resolution for low-level warrants Feb. 12 event will host public defenders, other community resources

BY ROBERT TANN RTANN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Keller Bros. Auto Repair is also accepting donations, such as food, clothes and gift COURTESY OF KELLER BROS. AUTO REPAIR cards, for other fire victims.

The District Attorney’s Office for the 18th Judicial District will be hosting an in-person event on Feb. 12 in Aurora for people with active lowlevel warrants to resolve their cases or set new court dates The event will take place at 14980 E. Alameda Drive, Aurora, 80012 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Anyone with an active warrant or warrant for probation violation in the county for Class 5 or Class 6 felony, Class 4 drug felony, misdemeanor or traffic offense will be able to seek help at the event. It excludes cases that fall under the Victims Rights Act, such as assault, domestic violence or child abuse.

The event, the first of its kind for the county, arose out of a need to address the backlog of cases due to COVID, according to Senior Chief Deputy District Attorney Vicki Klingensmith.

“We realized we needed to have some kind of forum for people to address low-level warrants,” Klingensmith said. “We heard from the courts about the number of outstanding warrants … and we heard it from the public defenders.”

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State considers bill on whether to let local public workers unionize Prospective bill could grant thousands more public employees a seat at the negotiating table

BY THY VO COLORADO SUN

A bill that would grant more public employees in Colorado the right to unionize is shaping up to be the next big labor fight at the state Capitol.

The proposal, sponsored by House Majority Leader Daneya Esgar, a Pueblo Democrat, would allow people working for cities, counties, schools, public hospitals and other local government entities the right to collectively bargain.

It would be a major expansion of labor rights for those workers, who can currently form unions but don’t have negotiating power over their work conditions, unless they are recognized by voters or the organization they work for.

“We want to make sure it doesn’t matter where you live, you have the right to bargain,” Esgar said.

Although the measure has not been introduced and many details are still in flux, labor groups say it’s the last major piece in their long effort to expand collective bargaining for workers in Colorado. In 2020, Democratic lawmakers passed a measure allowing the union for

Lawmakers are seen at the Capitol’s House floor on Jan. 12 in Denver at the start of Colorado’s General Assembly’s 2022 session.

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nearly 28,000 state workers to collectively bargain. Labor advocates had another win last year when they passed a contentious law granting agricultural workers minimum wage, collective bargaining and other protections.

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“This is the unfinished business of making sure all Coloradans have the freedom to join a union,” said Dennis Dougherty, executive director of the Colorado AFL-CIO. This year’s effort has garnered early opposition from conservatives and public sector groups, including the Colorado Municipal League, a powerful advocacy organization representing cities and towns that argues the measure would unconstitutionally infringe on local control.

“Local governments and their voters are fully equipped to be able to have the conversation locally and determine what’s appropriate,” said Kevin Bommer, the group’s executive director.

The conservative dark money nonprofit Advance Colorado Action says it will spend six figures on a direct mail and digital ad campaign against the measure, Gov. Jared Polis and Democratic lawmakers.

And Advance Colorado Institute, an affiliated nonprofit, says it will sue to overturn the proposal if it becomes law.

State Sen. Bob Gardner, a Colorado Springs Republican, argues that without limits on strikes, the measure would give public employees far too much power.

“It’s an extraordinary, unimaginable piece of leverage being handed to public employees,” Gardner said.

There’s another big hurdle for proponents of the bill: getting the governor’s approval. Polis doesn’t support the bill “in its current form,” spokesman Conor Cahill said, though he did not cite any specific part of the bill.

“The governor was proud to sign legislation that provides the state workforce collective bargaining while striking a balance between collective bargaining and elected representation,” Cahill said in a statement. “The door is open to a much narrower legislation to expand collective bargaining and the governor hopes the advocates

engage local governments more earlier in this process.”

A major expansion of the right to unionize The coronavirus pandemic highlighted how essential public workers are to society, said Esgar. And while there are already laws that give most private sector workers the right to organize and force their employers to the bargaining table, Coloradans working for local government, schools and public hospitals and universities don’t have that ability.

“Many everyday public heroes who take care of our kids, clear off roads and respond to emergencies, they don’t have collective bargaining rights,” Esgar said. “(This bill) gives us a huge opportunity to level that playing field and create equity and fairness for working families across the state.”

A number of local public workers have tried unsuccessfully in recent years to unionize under current law.

Last year, nurses and other workers at UCHealth and Denver Health tried to form a union, but their efforts weren’t recognized by their employers.

In Colorado Springs, voters turned down a 2019 ballot measure that would have amended the city’s charter to allow local firefighters to form a union.

In Denver, which allows collective bargaining by rank-and-file police and fire employees, efforts over the last two decades to bring a charter amendment granting bargaining rights to other city employees have failed.

Among Colorado’s 272 cities, just 16 currently allow some or all of their workers to unionize.

The forthcoming bill could grant more than 250,000 more public workers the right to collective bargaining, said Dougherty, the AFL-CIO president.

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Panel says economic gains likely in 2022 Recovery, high prices expected in the coming year

BY MOLLY ARMBRISTER SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

The Colorado economy is expected to continue improving in 2022 following the tumult of 2020 and the persistent fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic through 2021.

That recovery will further drive an already hot housing market, according to a panel of economists speaking at a local summit presented by the Denver Metro Association of Realtors earlier this month.

The metro Denver area, including Douglas, Jefferson and Arapahoe counties, are poised to capitalize on the overall economic improvements, thanks to healthy growth trajectories and growing populations with disposable income.

Colorado’s unemployment rate sat at 5.1% in November 2021, a drastic improvement over the earlypandemic rate of 11.6% in May 2020.

Douglas and Arapahoe counties look even better than the state at large, with 3.4% and 4.7% unemployment rates respectively, according to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.

And while we’re not totally out of the woods when it comes to either COVID infections or economic snags, 2022 is set to provide a road to recovery, although it might come with a few twists and turns, said Patty Silverstein, president and chief economist of Development Research Partners, speaking during the summit.

Colorado has recovered 85% of the jobs lost in 2020, according to Silverstein, placing the state in a better position than the country at large, which has recovered 83% of the jobs lost. Colorado is expected to fully recover 2020 levels of employment

by September of this year.

The area’s standing as a population magnet is a big contributor to the strength of the economy here, according to Nadia Evangelou, senior economist and director of forecasting at the National Association of Realtors.

In the last decade, metro Denver’s population has grown by 420,000 on a net basis, representing a population increase of 17%, compared to just 7% in the U.S. as a whole.

More specifically, the Denver area remains popular with members of the millennial generation who are

increasingly taking the plunge into homeownership, even as inventory remains constricted, leading to bidding wars and skyrocketing home prices. In fact, 31% of the Denver-area population are millennials, many of whom are on the cusp of buying a home, Evangelou said.

She anticipates another year of high home-buying activity in 2022, although a bit less than in 2021.

“2021 was the best year for the real estate market since 2006 in terms of existing home sales,” she said, speaking of the national housing market.

Six million homes were sold in 2021 across the U.S., according to NAR data, the largest number since 2006, when 6.5 million homes were sold in the run-up to the housing collapse of 2007 that triggered the Great Recession.

NAR’s projections show existing home sales reaching as high as 5.9 million nationwide in 2022, indicating another year of frenzied buying.

The challenge for many buyers in metro Denver right now, though, are the high price tags that most homes come with these days, the result of low inventories and lots of competition.

DMAR’s latest Market Trends Report shows that the median home price in metro Denver hit $545,000 in December, an increase of nearly 20% over the previous year. And it’s hardly the first time in the last decade that the market has posted double-digit price appreciation.

Some inventory relief may be on the way in the form of new homes built. Silverstein’s data show a 31% increase in the number of residential building permits pulled in 2021 to just over 50,000, including both single- and multifamily units.

But new builds almost always come with a higher price tag than comparably sized existing homes, so the impact of these new builds on pricing will be indirect in the form of boosting the overall level of supply, hopefully reducing competition in the marketplace.

The pace of buying could also be slowed by anticipated increases in interest rates, and the rate at which people are moving to Colorado is slower than it was in the middle of the last decade.

These market dynamics together should result in slower price appreciation in 2022, Evangelou said, but prices will stay high and competition will be fierce for those trying to buy a home.

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Visit arapahoegov.com/townhall for details.

Upcoming dates: • Wednesday, Feb. 2: Nancy N. Sharpe, District 2 • Thursday, Feb. 3: Nancy Jackson, District 4 • Wednesday, Feb. 9: Jeff Baker, District 3 • Wednesday, Feb. 23: Carrie Warren-Gully, District 1 • Thursday, Feb. 24: Bill Holen, District 5

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January 27, 2022

Children’s Hospital Colorado takes on mental health crisis Child psychiatrist appointed Mental Health-in-Chief

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In the wake of declaring a state of emergency for pediatric mental health in May 2021, Children’s Hospital Colorado — CHC — continues to invest more resources to better support children, youth and families in along the Front Range.

To help oversee this challenge, CHC appointed Dr. K. Ron-Li Liaw, a child psychiatrist practicing at the hospital’s Anschutz Campus location, as the inaugural Mental Health-in-Chief.

Liaw will help shape and oversee child mental health vision and strategy, operations, quality, safety and workforce development system-wide for CHC. CHC has 15 locations statewide, including campuses in Highlands Ranch, Aurora, Denver and Broomfield in the Denver metro area.

Last year, Children’s Hospital Colorado stepped up, calling the mental health crisis impacting young patients unacceptable. Officials labeled it a crisis, calling on state lawmakers to step up and start making changes to truly address the growing problems.

After another roundtable discussion in the fall, CHC continued to press, saying some work had been done since they first raised concerns last May, but stressed it has not been enough. Administrators at CHC have focused on the fact that fixing the mental health problems for youths, teens and young adults in Colorado is not a short-term issue, committing to a long-term fight to find solutions.

Appointing Liaw is the latest step for CHC in making the commitment to find answers to the growing problem that is happening not just in Colorado but nationwide.

“Now is the time for Colorado to design and build an integrated system of care for the kids and families of this dynamic and beautiful state,” said Liaw. “I

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‘We want Colorado to be an innovative and effective model, and I’m excited to be part of the momentum and part of the team that’s going to get us there.’

Dr. K. Ron-Li Liaw to get us there.”

Liaw also serves as the chair of the Pediatric Mental Health Institute at CHC, where she holds the Cannon Y. & Lyndia Harvey Chair in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

“We’re clearly seeing at Children’s Hospital Colorado the disastrous downstream impacts of an already-broken pediatric mental health system that’s been further strained by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said President and CEO Jena Hausmann. “We will continue to do all we can to provide high-quality mental health services to those children in need while also continuing to advocate with our community partners for systemic change at every level — local, state and federal — to help solve the youth mental health crisis.”

According to CHC administrators who have spoken out over the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the youth mental health crisis and further exposed the lack of a wrap-around mental health system in Colorado.

Doctors and pediatricians say children and families are experiencing tremendous stress driven by disruptions in daily routine, social isolation, financial insecurity and grief. The lack of screening, preventive services, mental health providers, training pro-

grams, and psychiatric beds and residential treatment facilities for young people in crisis leads to a continued cycle of trauma.

According to data provided by CHC, the inpatient psychiatric unit has been full for well over a year and the inpatient medical units and ICUs continue to admit multiple patients with suicidal ideation.

From January through midOctober 2021, 70% more children came to CHC emergency departments due to a mental health crisis, compared to the same time period before the pandemic in 2019.

In 2021, CHC saw more than 6,500 emergency department behavioral health visits of children in crisis, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Huasmann said Children’s Hospital Colorado is pleased to welcome Liaw because of her vision, energy and leadership, as the healthcare provider works to reimagine its response to crisis care and expand mental health inpatient, outpatient and day treatment services across the system.

Liaw will be representing Children’s Hospital Colorado as a 202122 Aspen Institute Ascend Fellow and joining a national network of leaders to transform the trajectory of children and families across the country.

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January 27, 2022

‘Personal choices’ behind surge in traffic deaths Officials study statewide increase, with total for 2021 likely to top 700

BY PAOLO ZIALCITA CPR NEWS

Preliminary data from the Colorado Department of Transportation shows 672 people died on Colorado roads in 2021, the state’s most since 2002.

That number is expected to exceed 700 once final tallies come in, according to Colorado State Patrol chief Matthew Packard.

During a Jan. 19 press conference announcing the record, Packard urged people to take personal responsibility for reducing traffic deaths. He said too many people get behind the wheel while impaired, or are distracted when on the road.

“It’s appalling to me to think that that many people senselessly lose their lives in something that we do every day,” Packard said.

Overall, the state has seen a 50 percent increase in traffic deaths since 2011, and deaths on Colorado roadways increased by 8 percent last year compared to 2020. The early count shows 432 crashes involved people in cars and trucks, while 145 were motorcycle or bicycle riders. In addition, 87 pedestrians were killed by incoming traffic.

Colorado Springs and greater El Paso County had the most road fatalities in the state last year, with 77. Denver reported 65 fatal crashes during the same period.

Police officials from around the state said they plan to expand enforcement in areas with a disproportionate share of fatalities.

But they argued during Tuesday’s briefing that a systemic crackdown on traffic safety is not the solution.

“The causations we’ve talked about today that cause accidents, those are personal choices,” Colorado Springs Police Department chief Vincent Niski said. “It’s not infrastructure, a lot of it’s not infrastructure. A lot of it’s not about public transit. It is about a personal choice to run a red light.”

CDOT director of maintenance and operations John Lorme acknowledged asking Coloradans to be more careful does not guarantee change, but he reminded people worried about road safety that improving other transportation options would make residents less dependent on driving.

“CDOT knows that we can’t grow out of this problem,” he said. “One of the ways that we can [improve] is to increase transit availability to everybody within the state.”

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RTD proposes massive overhaul Fewer suburban buses, more service where riders remained during the pandemic NATHANIEL MINOR, CPR NEWS

The Regional Transportation District is proposing a dramatic post-pandemic overhaul of its bus system that would focus service on places where passengers are still riding and permanently cut lines in locations where they aren’t.

Ridership on RTD’s buses and trains has been slowly recovering over the last year but is still about half of pre-pandemic levels.

The drop is most severe on lines that serve suburbs and suburb-todowntown commuters, while lines that go through dense areas with low-income residents have stayed relatively steady.

“If you look at the ridership profile and what held up, those are people who really want to be on transit,” said Brian Welch, senior manager for planning technical services at RTD. “And so we really want to serve them.”

If passed by the RTD board of directors, the proposal would start to take effect later this year and would take five years to implement fully. By 2027, about 30% of the bus network will have changed — the most significant overhaul since the late 1970s when bus routes were shifted from mirroring historical streetcar lines to a grid pattern most follow today.

Under the overhaul plan, RTD would run buses more frequently throughout the day and on weekends in high-ridership areas by, in some cases, chopping up existing lines.

For example: The popular 0 bus, which runs between Civic Center Station in downtown Denver and Highlands Ranch some 15 miles south, would instead end at Englewood Station and operate every 15 minutes all day and evening. A new 0B line, from Englewood to Highlands Ranch, would operate only every 30 minutes. Some riders of the

An RTD bus at the Adams County Justice Center parking lot, when the bus service went to the stop in 2020.

existing 0 bus, under this proposal, would have to transfer at Englewood Station.

RTD has also proposed dropping more than 20 underperforming bus routes, many of which are in suburban or rural areas and have been suspended since the pandemic began in the spring of 2020. Areas that lose a bus line will get new on-demand FlexRide service that is cheaper to operate in low-density areas, Welch said.

“We can’t abandon large sections of our district, because there are people way out there that also really want to stay on the RTD system,” Welch said. “We need to juggle that and balance that.”

Some currently suspended popular express lines in Denver and close suburbs are on the chopping block, too. The 30L on South Federal Boulevard and 16L on West Colfax, for example, would be permanently eliminated. RTD has tried to cut the 16L since the parallel W Line opened in 2013, but customer complaints over the years have compelled RTD to bring it back.

RTD’s light- and commuter-rail lines would not change much. The

currently suspended C and F lines would not return, requiring more passengers to switch trains at the Interstate 25 and Broadway station.

When finances and staffing allow, remaining rail lines would run more frequently — up to every 10 minutes.

RTD has posted a map showing the current and proposed systems and is collecting comments from the public. An RTD board committee will discuss the proposal in February with a vote by the full board scheduled for March.

Shontel Lewis, a board member representing northeast Denver, said the plan shows RTD is “prioritizing equity — and not in words, but in action.”

“It’s probably going to be a painful and uncomfortable experience,” she said. “There might be some tears, there might be some joys as well.

But I think it’s long overdue, quite frankly. I think we have an opportunity to put our money in the places in which people are riding and to figure out other solutions where people aren’t.”

Board member Shelley Cook of Arvada also supports the proposal’s

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emphasis on transit-dependent riders but said RTD still has an obligation to serve areas with no bus or rail service.

“It’s kind of a chicken and egg thing. How do you know where there would be ridership if you don’t have the route currently, or if you never had the route?” she said. “I haven’t given up on getting more people into various forms of (transit). I think that’s a goal we really have to embrace, given what we’re facing with climate change and congestion.”

The proposal assumes RTD can return to 85% of pre-pandemic service, which will only be possible if it can hire more drivers and other essential workers. And that diminished level of transit will not be enough for the state to meet its climate goals, said Matt Frommer, senior transportation associate at the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project.

“Eighty-five percent of 2019 service ain’t gonna cut it,” he tweeted.

This story is from CPR News, a nonprofit news source. Used by permission. For more, and to support Colorado Public Radio, visit cpr.org.

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Colo. teacher shortage highlights need for more school funding Lawmakers to start debating how much state money to give school districts next year

BY DANIEL DUCASSI AND ERICA BREUNLIN COLORADO SUN

Colorado will continue to face a critical teacher shortage unless state leaders make good on their constitutional obligation to increase education funding, the head of Colorado’s largest teacher union says.

“We’re at a crisis point that requires bold action by our legislature,” Colorado Education Association President Amie Baca-Oehlert told The Colorado Sun in an interview ahead of the 2022 legislative session, which began Jan. 12.

The union is asking for a major investment in schools and it plans to lobby school districts to spend their share of any budgetary increase on improving teacher pay, Baca-Oehlert said.

The push to restore education funding and improve pay for teachers comes as lawmakers are gearing up to debate in the coming months just how much state money to give school districts next year.

Colorado lawmakers have not kept up with increasing education funding at the level the constitution requires, leaving districts shortchanged and holding a nearly $10 billion IOU from the state.

The state’s coffers are flush with cash at the moment – so much so that taxpayers are expected to receive refunds for each of the next three fiscal years. And the state also has billions more in one-time federal aid it received during the pandemic, giving state lawmakers extra flexibility with spending this year.

While the governor wants to chip away at the state’s funding obligation to school districts — known as the budget stabilization factor — with $150 million a year for the next three years, Republicans want to commit to paying the state’s entire annual funding obligation to

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schools going forward, which could cost hundreds of millions of dollars more each year.

Two Republican state senators, Barbara Kirkmeyer of Brighton and Paul Lundeen of Monument, have drafted a bill – set to be introduced this week – that aims to do just that, providing more than $700 million to wipe out the budget stabilization factor.

“The bill itself would eliminate the budget stabilization factor, would take $723 million and completely buy it down,” Lundeen told the Colorado Sun. Republicans believe the state can commit to that higher level of funding for education long term. Sen. Bob Rankin, a Carbondale Republican who sits on the Joint Budget Committee, thinks that increasing property tax revenue amid appreciating real estate values will help the state get there.

But Senate Majority Leader Steve Fenberg, D-Boulder, argues relying on increasing property tax revenues is less than ideal, and offered a more cautious approach.

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The constitution requires the state to increase base per-student school funding by at least the rate of inflation each year, so the funding obligation is a perennial problem.

“We have to get rid of it in a way that is sustainable so that it goes away forever,” Fenberg added.

The Republican proposal, if adopted, could have implications for Democrats’ spending priorities as more money for K-12 education means less money for other initiatives.

Baca-Oehlert described the governor’s plan as “a good start” but thinks state leaders can up that figure.

“We do believe that there is an ability to do more than $150 million this year,” Baca-Oehlert said. “And with a over half-a-billion-dollar hole in education funding, we think that doing more than $150 million would be just a better way to support our struggling schools and students in this time of significant need.”

Teacher shortage hits districts Whatever lawmakers decide, Baca-Oehlert worries that without substantial new funding schools will struggle to recruit new teachers and keep them in classrooms.

“Our districts need an ability to attract people to the profession, but also to retain them,” she said. “And so when you have the financial resources to provide those things that are going to impact people’s work life, that can lead to the district’s ability to recruit and retain.”

Baca-Oehlert said the union also has a parallel strategy of convincing districts to prioritize teacher pay in spending any new money they may receive from the state.

She observed that a double whammy of low pay and pandemic stresses are forcing school districts statewide to grapple with a teacher shortage.

CEA recently conducted a survey and found that 67% of its members were thinking about leaving the teaching field in the near future.

That’s a 27 percentage point in-

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crease from the 40% of members who indicated they were considering leaving when surveyed in December 2020.

Meanwhile, it’s become harder for school districts to retain educators as they struggle to compete against the wages in other industries. Some full-time teachers have left the classroom in pursuit of jobs that pay better and are lower stress.

Baca-Oehlert cited the example of an early career teacher who chose to leave the classroom and work in a coffee shop in pursuit of higher pay and less hassle.

Another teacher, veteran educator Diane Santorico, taught for nearly 30 years before deciding to call it quits last year. She often came home at the end of the day in tears after being forced to teach in a 95-degree classroom while wearing a mask and being unable to use school water fountains.

“There’s no doubt that the classroom is the center point for pressures generated by this pandemic,” House Speaker Alec Garnett, a Denver Democrat, told reporters Monday. “Students and teachers and parents have felt a lot of those pressures. We need to do everything we can to invest as much as we can in the classroom.”

But House Minority Leader Hugh McKean, R-Loveland, said the General Assembly has been “terrible at prioritizing” education funding.

“But yet we all say that we prioritize education and we want to make sure that teachers can get more pay, we want to make sure that students can have more materials in the classroom.”

However, if the state doesn’t make good on its constitutional spending obligations, he added, “then what we’re really doing is saying we’re going to continually fund education at a lower level.”

This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

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King Soopers strike ends

Agreement reached between union and grocer

BY TAMARA CHUANG COLORADO SUN

On Jan. 21, the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 said that it has reached a tentative threeyear labor agreement with King Soopers, ending a strike that began more than a week ago.

The union said the deal will provide the wages and protections deserved by workers, who were considered essential during the pandemic. The strike ended immediately. More than 8,000 workers walked out on Jan. 12.

“This fight will always be about the workers. I could not be prouder of our members who put it all on the line to have their voices heard,” Kim Cordova, president of UFCW Local 7, said in a written statement.

“We didn’t ask for this fight, but the company chose to put profits over people for so long and failed to listen to the workers who made its success possible.”

Details of the contract were not shared. Union members were expected to vote to approve the deal on Jan. 24.

King Soopers confirmed the tentative deal.

“We are pleased that this agreement allows us to put more money

in our associates’ paychecks and secures healthcare and pension plans,” Joe Kelley, president of King Soopers and City Market, said in a written statement. “We look forward to welcoming back our associates and customers.”

The strike lasted nine days and grew more heated as King Soopers obtained a temporary restraining order after disruptions at some stores. The union called the charges unfounded but did share rules with picketers on how to maintain a peaceful strike.

King Soopers officials offered its “last, best and final offer” a day before union members went on strike. It proposed raising wages about $3.10 over three years for those with five years of experience. A full-time checker with five years experience, currently making $19.51 an hour, would get a $1.50 raise this year to $21.01.

By 2024, the same checker’s wage would increase to $22.61. The starting hourly wage was $16, or 13 cents more than Denver’s current minimum wage of $15.87.

The union, meanwhile, also has the lowest starting wage at $16 an hour, according to its last public proposal. Most clerk positions would start at $18.56 this year and ratchet up to between $21.56 and $26.20 per hour by 2024, depending on experience.

But union leaders said the negotiations were also about improved health benefits and personal safety for workers who at times had to

Workers staged a strike against King Soopers that began after the company failed PHOTO BY ROBERT TANN to meet their needs, employees said.

handle disrespectful customers.

“Now, our members have the contracts they deserve and can be proud of,” Cordova said.

The specifics of the contract are expected to be made public after it is approved by members, according to the union.

The strike impacted stores throughout Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Parker,Littleton and Engle-

wood and others along the Front Range.

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Take the win, celebrate the victory

ongratulations! You have made it through the first 30 days of the year and have conquered all your goals and objectives, you have lived up to WINNING each resolution and commitment made WORDS on New Year’s Eve, and you have made all the desired and even necessary changes to help you achieve success.

Wait, that’s not you? Are you kidding me? Don’t Michael Norton sweat it, it’s not me either and I would venture say the larger population is in the same boat. But wait, there’s more. There are still reasons to celebrate as we still have 11 more months ahead of us as we put this one into the rearview mirror.

One of the best ways to reignite the flame is to celebrate the little wins along the way. Those small achievements and positive disciplines that are repeated daily are what will lead us to the long-term realization of our

dreams. So don’t quit. Don’t give up.

Instead find the smallest victory and celebrate it. Now imagine what it could look like if we just made a little more progress this month. What would the next level of success feel like? Take in the moment and bring your future success into the present, right into the reading of this column.

Achievement of worthy goals takes work, commitment, and belief. There is a Navy Seal quote that reads, “The only easy day was yesterday.” And when it comes to breaking bad habits, creating new and better habits, or impacting change, it’s been said that the only thing harder than the first 30 days is the next 30 days. Some will point to this as the very reason to stop. People who are willing to put in the work, and who are committed, and who believe that their intended goal or dream is still the target, they use these types of motivating statements as fuel.

What are we really talking about here? We are only one month into our 2022 journey, with 11 times more opportunity in front of us than behind us. And for those of you

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dementia training needed When my husband, John, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, our family was devastated. There was so much for us to learn. When it was time to look for help with his care, we wanted to know the staff was well-prepared to provide for his needs.

The most important factor in quality dementia care is the staff.

When choosing a care community, I assumed that the staff was knowledgeable in all aspects of dementia care. Sadly, there were times when I observed that lack of training impacted my husband’s (or another resident’s) care. I was surprised to learn that Colorado does not require staff at nursing homes, assisted living residences or adult day centers to have a specific number of hours of training in dementia. While some facilities do make dementia training a priority, I believe all providers of these services should require it.

Please join me in thanking Senator Kolker, Senator Ginal and Representative Young for supporting the Alzheimer’s Association’s proposal to require a minimum of four hours of initial training and two hours of additional training every two years after that for direct care staff at every nursing home, assisted living and adult day centers across the SEE LETTERS, P13

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who are totally committed, tracking nicely towards your dreams, keep it going, you are an inspiration to the rest of us.

Last year I wrote a column titled, “The 60 to 60 Success Plan.” In this column I talked about turning 60 years old, and how I wanted to arrive at that age mentally, physically, and spiritually. I talked about some of the changes I needed to make, knowing that once I put it all out there, I would never be able to take it back.

This level of accountability through transparency was important to achieve my goals. Earlier this month, I hit my 60th birthday, and through starts, stops, starts, re-starts, effort, commitment, and belief, I achieved what I had set out to achieve.

Here’s what was on my list of change and better habit building: 371 straight days of sobriety, 20 pounds of weight loss, 3 inches off the waistline, 42 books read, 60 new columns written and published, I wrote and published my first e-Book, 60 consecutive weeks of prayer, Bible study, and devotions, 400 straight days and counting of praying with friends

and family, greater endurance and strength as I have spent three to five days every week working out. Did I feel like giving up along the way?

Several times. Did I give up? Sometimes? Did I get back into the journey toward my goals and dreams?

Every single time. The hills were hard to climb, but the view from the top has been fantastic.

The most important thing for me along the way was finding time to celebrate the little wins. Celebrating each small victory keeps me going as I am now onto this year’s goals.

How are you doing? Is your year off to a good start or do you need to find a little win to reignite the fire?

I would love to hear your story at mnorton@tramazing.com, and when we remember to build upon the small victories that lead to lasting success, it really will be a better than good year.

Michael Norton is the grateful CEO of Tramazing.com, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator to businesses of all sizes.

Ad astra — to the stars!

n the summer of 1969, Apollo 11 rocketed American astronauts to the Moon, and on July 20th the world stood still and watched as Neil Armstrong LIVING AND took those first AGING WELL small steps on the surface. Fastforward almost 50 years and NASA astronauts Scott Kelly and Christina Koch each spend nearly a year in space aboard the International Space Susan M. Bailey Station (ISS), a remarkable multinational collaborative project and floating U.S. National Laboratory that has supported continuous human presence in low Earth orbit for the past 20 years.

While living onboard the ISS affords an “out-of-this-world” and lifechanging perspective of our home planet that few ever personally experience, it also represents an extreme environment fraught with extraordinary challenges and stresses — traveling at a speed of 17,000 mph, 250 miles above the Earth, unavoidably being exposed to the space radiation environment, experiencing 16 light/ dark cycles every 24 hours, all while

isolated from family and friends and floating around in a confined box the size of a football field with a handful of folks you depend on for your survival.

NASA’s first One Year Mission (2015-2016) presented unique research opportunities for evaluating human health effects of long-duration spaceflight. Quite fortuitously, the astronaut selected for the One Year Mission, Scott Kelly, had an identical twin brother, Mark Kelly, also an astronaut and former Navy test pilot.

Thus, the Twins Study was conceived — identical twin sons of similar nature and nurture, one spending a year in space, the other firmly grounded on Earth — and the most comprehensive study of the response of the human body to spaceflight ever conducted began. The Twins Study represented many firsts for the space program, including a host of “omics-based” investigations (e.g., genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics), the first test of a vaccine in space, and the first assessments of the space microbiome, and of a biological marker of aging — changes in telomere length over time. Telomeres are the protective “caps” at the ends of our chromosomes that shorten with cell division and thus with age, as well as with a variety of lifestyle

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factors, stresses, and environmental exposures.

In 2020, marking a new era of human space exploration, the first commercial rocket, SpaceX Falcon 9, launched NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley from U.S. soil in the Crew Dragon spacecraft to the ISS, and then returned safely to Earth for reuse. In 2021 we witnessed the first all-civilian mission to orbit (three days), Inspiration4 operated by SpaceX, as well as William Shatner blasting off on a Blue Origin Rocket — the 90-year-old “Captain Kirk” setting a record as the oldest person to fly in space (10 minutes). As the number and diversity of space travelers — and even space tourists — increases in the coming years, a better understanding of how spaceflight affects human health is essential to maintaining individual astronaut performance and health during, and improving disease and aging trajectories following, future s exploration missions. r It’s an exciting time for “Treko kies” and earthlings alike — to go fi where none have gone before, and to t live long and prosper along the way. e NASA and its commercial partners H are rapidly advancing innovative t h

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In defense of truth and ethics in politics

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ave you noticed how off-kilter our political moral compass is? There are fact-check organizations to catch public falsehoods and untruths, GUEST but I’m wondering COLUMN about our internal ethical checkpoints.

If what’s happening publicly is a reflection of what’s occurring privately, it appears we’re in a moral crisis together.

Federally, we’ve Linda Newell recently seen examples of both honor and shame of elected officials (from all sides of the aisle). On the floor of the U.S. Senate last week, we saw senators explicitly lie and obstruct the reauthorization of a voting rights bill foundational to our Constitution.

Their false justification? An arcane rule they claim must not be broken (although it’s been changed over 150 times throughout history for other legislation far less important).

In Colorado, we’re not immune to unethical antics either. Currently, a county clerk is under a grand jury investigation and faces ethics complaints over allegations of abusing her official privileges to steal election information and distribute it to her partisan colleagues. In our Colorado state legislature last week, several legislators attempted to support the false allegations of our elections being stolen and also support the unlawful 2021 insurrection at our nation’s Capitol.

Honorably, only one legislator broke from his party to defend the truth and the Constitution. That’s a person with integrity.

Politically, some of this is not new, unfortunately. When I ran for my second term in the state Senate, there were outright lies about me that were published in a fake online newspaper crafted by the opposition party leaders. Gratefully, I was the victor of that election in spite of that. But afterward, our relationships were strained for quite some time.

Although now it seems we’re at a precipice as a society. How do we demand honesty and truth with each

other? We’re dealing with a plethora of perceived realities that don’t align with the truth — the facts of our history, or Constitution, or science, for example. These are not limited to only public servants. These untruths are among all of us. I acknowledge that some people may misspeak unknowingly. They may just be misinformed.

I’ve been there and have had to correct myself for sure. But to purposely, divisively, steer people away from the truth is a different story. Why do certain people speak and vote with integrity and others lie? (That’s actually a loaded question for a whole other article.)

I’m not claiming to be a purist. I still sometimes feel guilty about lying to my kids about Santa. But I do believe that every time we lie we not only harm others but ourselves as well.

Our bodies keep the score and those large or small infractions etch away at our physical or emotional health. So, if that’s true, what are we doing collectively to the body of our community, our state, our nation? No wonder we’re hanging onto our democracy by a thread.

So, where is our moral compass leading us? As our elected officials are a mirror of the population they serve, what does that say about all of us whom they represent? I intimately understand the political pressures of serving as an elected official, and I’m sure I was not always perfect while in office. But I do believe it’s incumbent on each of our public servants (and constituents) to at least tell the truth and vote based on that truth. As all of us feel these moral dilemmas crowding around us, may they inspire us to live ethical lives personally and publicly. May we call each other in and hold each other to account for telling the truth and upholding our elemental integrity.

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rado State University. Bailey’s research program seeks to better understand the influence of long-duration spaceflight on human health and aging, and ultimately how such information can serve to improve healthspan for those on — and off — Earth as well as the planet.

Please join us for our next virtual online presentation March 3 at 10 a.m. when Dr. Bailey will present about the NASA research program involving the aging and space travel aspects.

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space technologies, and with the recently announced Artemis team of astronauts, plans are to send the first woman and next man back to the moon and establish sustainable exploration by the end of the decade.

Humankind will then be poised to take the next giant leap — pioneering human exploration of Mars.

Susan M. Bailey, Ph.D. is a professor and radiation cancer biologist in the Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences at Colo-

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state. I urge Speaker Garnett, Senators Smallwood, Fields and Buckner, and Representatives Lontine, Ortiz

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and Titone to also support this proposal. Without proper training, we cannot ensure appropriate care for the thousands of Coloradans living with Alzheimer’s in assisted living facilities.

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OBITUARIES POLINSKI

John Joseph Polinski

SING UNTO THE LORD A NEW SONG - Psalm 96 John Joseph Polinski, 78, accordion and piano virtuoso, instrumental and vocal music educator, conductor, senior director, arranger and composer, peacefully passed on to his next musical adventure on November 13, 2021, at home in Long Beach, CA. During his eleven classroom years in the Jefferson County Public School system, he also wrote and published the “Colorado History Songbook” series that is still widely used in public and private schools in Colorado. He spent eleven years conducting vocal and bell choirs at Hope United Methodist Church, then on to Park Hill UMC and Green Mountain UMC. He greatly valued being the founding Artistic Director and Senior Conductor at the Parker Chorale, working with his daughter Alicia Pope, the Chorale’s founder and chairperson.

John suffered a stroke in 2011. After initially working very hard to recover, he was able to return to his choral conducting. However, by 2013, a medical setback forced John to BELARSKI

return to the warmer climate of Long Beach, where he remained active in the Chancel Choir and ‘Fire Within Us’ at California Heights UMC until 2019.

John J. Polinski is survived by his wife Sylvia Dunham-Polinski, daughters Alicia Pope and Bridget LePree, step-children Randy Festejo, Twila Ingram and Corey Festejo. three grandchildren, eight stepgrandchildren, and one great step-grandchild.

He also leaves behind his four brothers: Stephen, Peter, Daniel and Paul, 9 nieces and nephews and 3 great nieces and nephews.

The family requests that memorial donations be made to the church or community music group of your choice.

A celebration of John’s life will be held at Parker United Methodist Church in Parker, Colorado and is currently scheduled for February 21, 2022, at 1:00 PM. The California Heights United Methodist Church of Long Beach musical celebration has been delayed due to the pandemic. Interment services will be held at the Ascension Ukrainian Cemetery in Sayre, Pennsylvania, at a later date.

Irene E. (Belarski) Belarski March 29, 1929 - January 12, 2022

Irene Eleanor Belarski, 92, formerly of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away on January 12, 2022 at Serenity House in Centennial, Colorado.

She was born in Luzerne County, the daughter of the late Emil Joseph Belarski and the late Margaret Baldwin.

After graduating Wyoming High School, she earned a B.S. in Chemistry at Misericordia University, an M.S. at Seton Hall University, completed post graduate studies in education at Columbia University, in nuclear physics and marine biology at the University of California, Berkeley, in mining and metallurgy at the Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO and in nuclear physics at the University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado.

Irene was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma honorary educational society, Women’s Life Insurance Society-Fraternal Organization, American Overseas Schools ArchivesDepartment of Defense Dependents Schools, and the American Chemical Society. During her lifetime she was employed as a Chemistry teacher at Lakewood Public Schools, Colorado, from where she retired, taught for the Department of Defense in Europe for 10 years, was a Chemist at Merck & Co, and a teacher at Regional High School, Springfield, N.V.

An avid skier, golfer, and traveler, Irene participated in these activities well into her 80s. She was kind and generous, and had a special place in her heart for children, whom she always took time to talk to wherever she was. A very independent woman, Irene was thankful for the assistance of Marilyn Halpern, Aspen Guardianship and Care Services, and the staff at Serenity House who cared for her the last few years.

Surviving is her brother Rudy Belarski, his wife Lois, a nephew Brent, and many cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Chapel in Mercy Hall at Misericordia University on Wednesday, January 26, at 11 am. The service can be viewed at https:// youtu.be/SB1NcpQayX8 Entombment to follow at 12:30pm in Mt Olivet Cemetery, Carverton.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas, PA 18603 for the Irene Belarski Scholarship Fund or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements were made through Metcalfe-Shaver-Kopcza Funeral Home, Inc., 504 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming. For more information or to send condolences, please visit us at www.metcalfeshaver.com.

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Where to go Here’s a list of venues currently offering Afternoon Tea in the metro area.

The Brown Palace 321 17th St., Denver Visit www.brown palace.com/dining/restaurants/ afternoon-tea or call 303-297-3111 to reserve D Bar Denver 494 E. 19th Ave. Call 303- 861-4710 for reservations Capital Tea 1450 S. Broadway St., Denver Reserve your English Tea Time spot by calling 303-777-2255 English Tealeaves 18551 Mainstreet, Parker Tea Parties can be booked to your schedule, for parties of two to 24.

Call 720-851-6099

Afternoon Tea at the Brown Palace Hotel.

Metro tea time puts Colorado spin on an English classic

BY BOB WOOLEY BWOOLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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fternoon Tea was introduced in 1840 by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, to get her through the long period between lunch and dinner, not served in her abode until 8 p.m., according to Historic-UK.com.

That being the case, you might have surmised that Afternoon Tea consists of more than just a hot beverage. It always comes with scrummy nosh as well. You may find scones with clotted cream and freshly made jams, a tasty selection of sweet and savory pastries and finger sandwiches. And of course, there’s British-style biscuits to set you right.

You don’t have to be in England to enjoy Afternoon Tea. There are several places in the Queen City of the Plains (and surrounding areas) where you can have the experience.

Kathy Curry, visiting from Georgia with her two young daughters, said one of the things they looked most forward to this year was Afternoon Tea at the Brown.

“It’s magical,” Curry said. “It makes the girls feel like they’re princesses. And I love it too.”

Morgan Bobo handles press requests for the Brown. She said Afternoon Tea has been served at the Brown Palace since 1986.

“It’s presently hosted in the historic and stunning Atrium Lobby. Guests can enjoy a variety of teas topped with Devonshire cream shipped directly from England while listening to the soft sounds of the grand piano float through the lobby and natural light streaming through the stained-glass ceiling,” she said. “The rich history isn’t the only thing that makes the experience unique, as all of the honey utilized for tea service comes directly from the property’s rooftop bee colonies and can be purchased on property to take home.”

The Brown Palace does have perhaps the most storied Afternoon Tea in the metro area. But recent years have seen plenty of competition spring up from Castle Rock to Louisville and all spots in-between, keeping this decidedly British tradition alive and well in Colorado.

“It’s about the experience,” said Michael Herrera, proud Denver dad.

“My daughter loved being able to get dressed up to go to Tea.” Elaine Bryant and her husband, Joel, a trained chef, are the owners of The Lumber Baron, a historic Bed

and Breakfast in the Potter Highlands neighborhood. Bryant says they started offering Afternoon Tea about six months after opening the Inn because it seemed like such a natural fit. The Victorian mansion is the perfect setting for their traditional English tea service featuring a variety of fancy finger sandwiches, scones, crumpets and fresh cookies.

Bryant says she honed the customer service skills it takes to run a B&B serving up a different hot beverage — coffee — for Starbucks, where she worked for 13 years before becoming an Inn Keeper.

Speaking of kids, Bryant said they’re more than welcome and get the same white tablecloth and antique china treatment as anyone else.

“We love having children come to the High Tea,” she said. “And they love coming, The little girls, especially. They just know that it’s something special.”

If you haven’t taken Afternoon Tea before, here’s a primer: Tea comes by the pot, with different loose-leaf varieties to choose from, while the treats are always served family style, but on much fancier platters than your average chicken nachos. Price covers both tea and food per person. So, no need to fuss.

Just make a reservation, show up and as they say across the pond, “Bob’s your uncle.”

Swiss Floral and Gift Cottage 9890 West 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge Call 303-424-7421 to reserve The Huckleberry 700 Main Street, Louisville Call 303-666-8020 for reservations Visit www.thehuckleberry.com/afternoon-tea for more information

The Lumber Baron 2555 West 37th Ave., Denver 303-477-8205 to reserve

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‘Little Shop of Horrors’ coming to stage

ell-known area director Robert Wells brings skill and a sense of humor to “Little Shop of Horrors,” startSONYA’S ing Jan. 28 and running through SAMPLER March 6 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. A foul-mouthed pot of foliage causes multiple problems for poor Seymour as he hopes to win the heart Sonya Ellingboe of his sweetheart.

Tickets: $37-$52. townhallartscenter.org, 303-7942787.

Vintage Theatre “Fireflies” by Matthew Barber, adapted from the novel “Eleanor and Abel” by Annette Sanford, plays through Feb. 13 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. It stars Deborah Persoff as Texas spinster Eleanor Bannister, whose roof problem draws smooth-talking drifter Abel Brown to the scene. Tickets: $20-$34. 303-856-7830, vintagetheatre. org.

Baroque Chamber Orchestra The Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado will perform two winter concerts: The first will be the “Heartstrings — Live Concerts” performance at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 12 at Wellshire Presbyterian Church, 2999 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver and at 3 p.m. Feb. 13 at Broomfield Civic Auditorium, 3 Community Park Rd., Broomfield. The second will be “Coffee Cantata — Bach’s Comic MiniOpera” at 7 p.m. on March 20 at a new venue — Southridge Recreation Center’s Wildcat Mountain Auditorium, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. bcocolorado.org.

Miners Alley “Moon Over Buffalo” by Ken Ludwig plays at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington St. in Golden, Jan. 28 to March 20, with in-person and on demand options after the first night, when it will be filmed. Tickets: $35-$45 for opening night and $17-$45 afterwards.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights at

Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center will be the venue for “Little Shop of Horrors” from Jan. 28 through March 6.

7:30; 2 p.m. on Sundays. Rory Pierce directs. minersalley.com, 303-9353044.

Saving Places Colorado Preservation Inc. will offer “Perspectives in Preservation,” Feb. 7-8 at the Sheraton Hotel Denver, plus a session online only on Feb. 9 with “Preservation Law and Climate Change” by Sara Bronin of Cornell University. Visit coloradopreservation.org, 303-893-4260.

Inside the Orchestra A new virtual music program for schools will be released in late Febru-

ary by Inside the Orchestra, which was especially beloved for its Tiny Tots Program. The new program will be virtual only and at low cost or free.

Close n’Counter The eclectic guitar trio Close n’Counter will return to Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S Datura St., Littleton at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 30 to perform with a special blend of steel and gut strings. Free. Also at LUMC on Feb. 7: Voices West annual benefit for Littleton Elementary Schools Music Programs at 7 p.m.

Donations will be in order here, although admission is free.

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Watercolor workshop Artist Janet Nunn will conduct a watercolor workshop via Zoom from 9 a.m. to noon on Feb. 5. Limited to 25 students. See heritage-guild.com/workshops.

Memberships also available here for Heritage Fine Arts Guild, which offers many programs through the year.

While the COVID-19 pandemic continues, public events frequently are canceled or rescheduled. Check with organizers before you go.

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A thousand words paint a picture Dialogue-heavy play keeps audience engaged throughout

IF YOU GO If you go: “The Sound Inside” by Adam Rapp plays at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver, through Feb. 12. Masks and proof of vaccination are required. curioustheatre.org, 303-623-0524.

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It’s a play about writing and flows with words, words, words — and minimal action, yet one stays pretty much hooked in for most of its 90-minute run. The stage is sparsely set with a desk at each side and a couple of bookshelves at the rear against stark white walls. It beckons an audience member in ...

Curious Theatre is housed in a vintage 1910 church at 1080 Acoma St., in Denver’s Golden Triangle, and offers strong productions — usually of well-received contemporary plays that have not yet been performed in Denver ... which is a good thing in my view.

“The Sound Inside,” by wellrecognized writer Adam Rapp, played on Broadway in 2020 and was nominated for both a Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award, which speaks well of its qualities. Language flows throughout this performance — it’s a pleasure to hear the dialogue.

Mary Louise Parker, who played Bella on Broadway, did indeed win a Tony for her performance.

Director Sabin Epstein is a widely recognized director and educator, who was head of Performance Skills

Mikah Conway plays the role of Christopher Dunn and Diana Dresser portrays Bella Lee Baird in Curious Theatre’s presentation of “The Sound Inside.”

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for the National Theatre Conservatory in Denver, Head of Acting for the Old Globe/University of San Diego MFA Actor Training Program and more. He has directed at a number of Shakespeare Festivals across the nation and at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

Accomplished local actress Diana Dresser, who plays Bella, a mid-career Yale writing professor, launches immediately into a reflection about her cancer diagnosis in a low-key conversational mode ... she chats

with the audience in the beginning and is soon joined by a freshman student, Christopher (Mikah Conway), who arrives “without making an appointment.” He repeats this the next day. (Conway is a recent graduate of the strong University of Denver theatre program.)

Bella reminds him of this protocol and soon senses that he’s not much concerned about protocol. She also senses that he’s a writer in the making and tells him so. He wants to talk with her about his novel in process.

“Please don’t call security,” he begs. “I just wanted to tell you how much I liked the class.”

Her class begins with Dostoevsky’s “Crime and Punishment,” and she remarks that many students tend to sympathize with the killer, which puzzles her.

Aside, she comments: “I did kind of get the feeling he just wants to hang out ...” She’s right ... he appears the next day and the next, with pages from his novel, which he’s typing on an old manual Corona. (A piece of equipment that seems to appear fairly often onstage.) He tells her the story of his novel in process.

She is a loner who has “written two collections of stories and an ‘underappreciated’” novel.

Eventually, she invites him to dinner. He says he bought her novel at the college bookstore and has read it a number of times. The night goes as you’ve guessed it would ... “In the morning, he’s gone,” she recalls ...

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Highlands Ranch rolls over shorthanded Ponderosa 69-24 game was never close as Falcons used opportunity to practice

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Alex Pirog (10) was one of three Highlands Ranch players to score 14 points in a 69PHOTO BY JIM BENTON 24 win over Ponderosa on Jan. 11.

Highlands Ranch girls basketball coach Caryn Jarocki emphasized that the Falcons’ lopsided 69-24 win over Ponderosa on Jan. 18 was important.

The score of the game was never close after the start and Jarocki made sure her players didn’t start making silly mistakes in the runaway victory in the Mustangs’ gym.

“We expect more perfection in a game like that, less turnovers and more assists,” said Jarocki. “Our expectations are higher. We also get to play some kids that haven’t gotten to play in a long time due to our incredible insane schedule.

“We worked on a couple defenses that we’ve been working on in practice. It was a good time to practice that. Also we worked on sharing the ball. We had a couple plays that we hadn’t run in a while.”

Highlands Ranch jumped out to an 8-0 lead against the shorthanded Mustangs and built up a 36-12 halftime lead. The Falcons outscored Pondo 26-2 in the third quarter to swell their lead to 48 points at 62-14.

Alex Pirog, a 6-foot-3 senior, freshman Tori Baker and senior guard Emily Hovasse each had 14 points.

Freshman Ezra Simonich added 11 points.

Pirog. Simonich and Bailey Williamson each had six rebounds while Katie Johanning had eight

assists for Highlands Ranch.

Highlands Ranch, ranked third in the Class 5A poll of CHSAANow. com, improved to 9-4 overall and 2-0 in the Continental League.

“We’re moving in a positive direction, not as fast as I would like,” added Jarocki. “Movement is movement. We need to keep growing towards the end.”

Ponderosa, which slipped to 7-6 overall and 0-1 in the Continental League, was without head coach Cory White and two players who were sidelined because of COVID. The Mustangs had only six players at practice the day before the game against Highlands Ranch.

“We knew what we were up against,” said assistant coach Mark Roberts, who is also Pondo’s girls softball coach. “They are talented and we were pretty wounded when our head coach is gone and two of our players. We had eight players.

We kind of laughed about it. We had more coaches on the bench than we did subs.”

Senior Kaitlin Kyle, the leading scorer in the league, led the Mustangs with 12 points and all her points came on four three-point baskets.

Highlands Ranch made it a sweep over Ponderosa as the Falcons boys team notched a 60-51 win over the Mustangs in a game played at Highlands Ranch.

Senior Sasha Stelkic had 15 points for Ranch and senior Mason Moyle chipped in 14 points and eight assists. Junior Lezer Barber had eight points and seven of the 18 steals for the Falcons in the game.

Sophomore Noah Wilheim scored 14 points for Pondo.

Heritage continues its winning ways Top-ranked swim team defeats Regis

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Heritage, the top-ranked Class 4A girls swim team in Colorado, proved a point in a dual meet on Jan. 21.

The Eagles used its entire varsity lineup to notch a 177-138 win over Class 5A power Regis Jesuit, currently ranked third in the state’s top classification rankings.

“There were some great races between Regis and Heritage,” said Heritage coach Tom Byorick. “Lord knows, we’ve come to this place many times and it was all we could do to get a win or two. It was great to come in and have a good performance.

“We still have some things to work on. Overall our kids had a real good energy. This was the best competitive dual meet we’ve had all year.”

Heritage is the defending Class

4A state champion and appears to have a strong team for the 4A state meet that will be held Feb. 10-11 at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton.

“We are a smaller school and going up against a private school like Regis, we kinda always did not not know if we could beat Regis or Creek because they are always good teams,” said Heritage junior Sophia Capp, who won two individual events and was on a winning relay team.

“So showing how we raced against Regis,” she continued, “it was really incredible for all of us.

It boosts our confidence a little bit that we are one of those top teams.”

Byorick quickly pointed out that those Heritage swimmers who did not win a race are vital.

“I was really impressed with some of the character and toughness of our third- and fourth-place kids on our team,” he said. “That third and fourth spot is important in a dual meet but also in chasing a team title. I know we have some talent up top and know we have depth, it’s just that we have to make

sure we get everybody firing in the right direction, and against Regis we showed we could do that.”

Capp won the 200 individual medley with a season-best time of 2:06.20 and also was first in the 100 freestyle with a time of 53.48.

She was on the 200 freestyle relay team with Caroline Dimig, Elise Ramadan and Kenzie Myco, which won in 1:39.64. She was also on the 400 freestyle relay team, which was second behind the Regis foursome of Emma Weber, Faith Marsicek, Allie Sanchez and Grace Dale.

“I’ve been working on my IM and I was happy with that time,” said Capp. “It was a lot of fun. And for me, the more fun, the less stress. To hang out with the team, it’s just so much fun.”

Capp’s teammate, junior Aislyn Barnett, captured the 500 freestyle in 5:20.68.

Weber, a senior and University of Virginia recruit, was the headline performer for Regis, which won six individual events. She won the 100 breaststroke, the 100 butterfly and was on the winning 400 freestyle relay team.

Heritage junior Sophia Capp won the 200 IM, the 100 freestyle and swam a leg on the winning 200 freestyle relay team in a Jan. 21 dual swimming meet against Regis PHOTO BY JIM BENTON Jesuit.

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Superior, she is hoping to rebuild but knows it will take years.

“We lost everything,” said Kupfner, whose family has lived in Superior for six generations.

Kupfner recalled the morning of 0 Dec. 30, when she stepped outside her home around 11:30 a.m.

“I could smell fire, but it wasn’t like a normal smell of smoke,” she said.

Kupfner could tell the smoke was getting closer and said the high winds, which at times were blowing over 100 mph, began to worry her. Her mom at the time wasn’t concerned, Kupfner said, but by noon it became clear that the fastapproaching fire would soon be on their doorstep.

She raced to her house to grab her four dogs, then to her parents, and before 12:20 p.m. all were on the road out of town along with thousands of others. From the top of a hill, she and her family watched as the Marshall Fire engulfed the area.

“It became pure black, you couldn’t see two feet in front of your vehicle,” Kupfner said. “My dad thought we were going to go back to a home. I kept looking at these plumes and thinking, ‘there’s no way.’”

Since that day, she and her family have stayed in a hotel in Westminster but will soon be living in camper vans in Superior, where they will work to rebuild what they lost.

“It’s rough when you go from having what you need to nothing,” Kupfner said. “I never dreamed we’d see it.”

Kupfner said she and her parents have struggled at times to access financial assistance. While they’ve been able to tap some funds from the Community Foundation Boulder County, it has been harder to apply for aid from other nonprofit fundraisers. But having the direct campaign from Keller Bros. has helped shore up those gaps, Kupfner said.

“It was really heartwarming to know that they were reaching out,” she said. “They’re great folks.”

Along with direct donations to Kupfner’s family, the auto repair shop has also been accepting donations of certain goods, such as

While Wednesdays are typically called “Hump Day,” at Keller Bros. Auto Repair it’s “Help Day.” For every oil change on a Help Day, the store donates money to local charities and nonprofits. For the month of January, the store made Help Day a campaign to raise COURTESY OF KELLER BROS. AUTO REPAIR money for Elizabeth Kupfner, and her family, who lost their homes in the Marshall Fire.

food, hygiene products, baby items and clothing as well as gift cards.

All monetary donations, such as gift cards, will be given to the Sister Carmen Community Center in Lafayette to be shared with victims of the fire. Other durable goods, such as food and clothes, will be provided to A Precious Child, a nonprofit in Broomfield.

“More is needed, but we’re grateful for those who have supported,” Keller said.

The store is accepting donations all day during store hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Keller said those donations will stretch beyond January until Sister Carmen says it cannot accept any more.

For Keller, the campaign represents the store’s community responsibility.

“The trauma of something like this runs so deep, most people don’t ever experience this or think about it,” he said. “The immediate

‘The immediate impact is to take care of things that we take for granted. But most importantly, it’s for these people to know that others care about them and that we’re all in this together and people in trouble can rely on their community help.’

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You can go to tinyurl.com/Kupfnerdonation to donate to the Kupfner family’s GoFundMe. For other donations, you can go to tinyurl. com/boulderfund to donate to the Community Foundation Boulder County’s Wildfire Fund.

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“This is really to resolve and hopefully reset cases, so people don’t have these outstanding warrants and continue on with their lives without worry that they’re going to be arrested,” she said.

Public defense attorneys will be present, as well as judges, meaning that attendees will have the chance to resolve their cases that day, Klingensmith said, or have the opportunity to set a court date. Additionally, the event will host various community resources for health, housing and financial assistance.

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While the event was spurred by a delay in cases being resolved amid the pandemic, Klingensmith said depending on turnout, the DA’s office may consider holding similar events in the future and hopes people will take advantage of what is being offered.

“It’s a way for you to get that second chance,” she said. “We can facilitate as many people who want to show up.”

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support for a union, go to a board and they can say, ‘We’re not interested,’” Dougherty said. “This should be a fundamental right.”

The proposal is the AFL-CIO’s No. 1 focus this session, Dougherty said.

It also comes after the union told Democratic lawmakers that it would suspend fundraising for Democratic legislative groups until May 2022 because their interests have been “excluded.”

The AFL-CIO is not basing its funding decisions on support for the bill, he said. But recent discussions with Democrats about working relationships have been productive and are “headed in a positive direction.”

Many details are still unclear This isn’t the first year lawmakers have mulled whether to expand the number of public employees who can unionize.

Last year, a draft of a similar proposal allowing county and municipal workers to more easily collectively bargain was circulating ahead of the legislative session.

But a bill was never introduced.

Esgar hopes to introduce her measure this year at the end of January.

But many policy details are still uncertain, said Senate Majority Leader Steve Fenberg, a Boulder Democrat who is working on the legislation, too.

“There’s still a lot of conversation on what it is,” Fenberg said of the prospective measure. “Who it applies to, what exactly it is — it’s a little too soon to say. I think the caucuses generally want to do what they can to move collective bargaining rights forward for all employees, not just state workers.”

Many interest groups wait until a measure is introduced before taking any official positions. But the Colorado Municipal League said it’s likely to oppose the measure no matter what exemptions or carve-outs end up in the final text.

“It has little to do with whether or not there should be collective bargaining,” Bommer said, adding that the league has opposed past attempts by the legislature to ban public-sector collective bargaining on the same principle. “Employment matters at the local level should be a matter of home rule and local control.”

The group argues the soon-to-be measure would infringe on the

constitutional right of cities that operate under “home rule” charters, which is nearly 100 Colorado cities and towns. The home-rule status gives the municipalities the right to self-govern in policy issues of “local concern.”

But if Democrats do decide to pursue the legislation, CML and Gardner said there should be limits placed on the ability of the affected workers to strike. The 2020 law allowing the state workers’ union to collectively bargain prohibits them from striking.

Gardner said he would advocate for the same prohibition under the new proposal to avoid employee groups “holding the state hostage” by disrupting government services.

“They would have extraordinary power, coupled with this right of concerted action … to just walk off the job of providing state services,” Gardner said.

According to the AFL-CIO, the latest draft of the prospective bill includes requirements that public safety workers – people working for law enforcement and fire departments – use arbitration to settle an impasse and prohibits them from striking. The draft bill wouldn’t otherwise limit strike activity.

“I wouldn’t say we’ve landed

anywhere,” Fenberg said, but “everybody recognizes there are certain professions and certain lines of work that have to be there for public safety purposes.”

Proponents also dispute CML’s argument that requiring cities and towns to recognize employee unions would infringe on home rule, arguing the requirement would be similar to state laws governing anti-discrimination and worker’s compensation that apply to all municipalities.

Bommer also raised concerns that the proposal would affect existing bargaining agreements brokered by local governments or passed by their voters, and about language in earlier drafts that lay out specific requirements for the bargaining process.

Workers would still need to win the support of their coworkers to form a union and go through a negotiating process with their public employer, Esgar said.

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Public Notice A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 2 SERIES OF 2022 INTRODUCED BY: COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSTON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GREENWOOD VILLAGE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCES AND OTHER NOTICES WHEREAS, the City of Greenwood Village is a municipal corporation duly organized and existing as a home-rule municipality pursuant to Article XX of the State Constitution and the laws of the State of Colorado; and WHEREAS, Section 15.07 of the City’s Charter provides that provisions of the Charter may be amended at any general election upon questions submitted by a majority of the entire Council; and WHEREAS, the voters of Greenwood Village recently approved a change to the Charter submitted by the City Council to change the requirement of Charter Section 6.04 requiring ordinances adopted on first reading be published in full in the City’s legal newspaper to allow for City Council to determine by how ordinances adopted on first reading should be published; and WHEREAS, the ease and speed with which information can be created, updated, and distributed electronically, especially in contrast to the time required for the production of print materials, enables governments to meet their obligations to provide legal information to the public in a timely and cost-effective manner; and WHEREAS, state and local governments have moved rapidly to the online distribution of legal information, in some instances designating a publication in electronic format to be an official publication; and WHEREAS, the Greenwood Village City Council desires to allow for the publication of ordinances and other legal notices on the Village’s website in order to provide an accurate and reliable resource to the residents and businesses of the city.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO, ORDAINS: Section 1. Section 1-3-30 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 1-3-30. - Publication of ordinances and other legal notices. (a) The City Council shall designate the legal newspaper of the City by resolution. Whenever an ordinance, resolution or other legal notice is required to be published or posted by the Charter, ordinances of the city or applicable laws or regulations of the state or United States, unless otherwise therein set forth or required by law, such shall be published on the city's official website, which notice will remain on the web page until the event noticed and which posting shall meet the applicable requirements for the duration of the notice prior to the event noticed. (b) Any ordinance, resolution, notice or advertisement of the City which is required to be published shall be published in the newspaper designated by resolution of the City Council as the City's legal newspaper. (c) If publication in the City's legal newspaper is not feasible, the City may publish any ordinance, resolution, notice or advertisement in any newspaper which meets the requirements of a legal newspaper in the County. (d) (b) The provisions of this Section shall supersede the publication requirements contained in Section 31-16-105, C.R.S.

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Section 2. Section 2-6-80 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

proposed BID shall be set not less than twenty (20) days nor more than forty (40) days thereafter.

Sec. 2-6-80. - Public notice.

(b) Notice of the date and time of the hearing shall be published in the local newspaper on the City’s website along with notice of the petition, the proposed service area boundaries, and proposed improvements and services twenty (20) days prior to the hearing.

Public notice, if required, of the date, time and place of the public hearing shall be given in the manner provided by the Charter, statute or ordinance pursuant to which the hearing is to be held. In the absence of provisions specifically delineating the manner in which public notice is to be given, notice of the date, time, place and purpose of the hearing to be held shall be published on the City’s website once in that newspaper designated by the City Council as the City's official newspaper, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the date of the hearing.

In the event the public hearing is postponed, notice shall be given of the date, time and place to which the hearing has been postponed, either by causing further notice to be published as provided in this Section or by publicly announcing at the date, time and place set in the original notice of the hearing's postponement of the new date, time and place when and where the postponed hearing shall be held.

Section 3. Section 4-6-90 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 4-9-60. - Public notice.

Notice of public hearing concerning the proposed improvement district shall be published once per week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the City no less than fifteen days prior to the hearing on the City’s website, and, in addition, a copy of such notice shall be mailed, postage prepaid, to each known owner of real property within the proposed district. Such notice shall contain the following: (1) A description of the proposed district.

(2) A description of the improvements proposed.

(3) The estimated cost of the improvements, excluding the cost of engineering, collection, inspection, incidentals and interest.

(4) The portion of the cost, if any, to be paid by the City.

(5) The estimated total revenue to be raised by special assessments to be levied upon the real property within the district.

(6) The time and place set for public hearing.

(7) A statement that any owner of real property to be assessed may appear at the public hearing and be heard.

Section 4. Section 4-9-90 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 4-9-90. - Assessments; notice and hearing.

Once the total cost of the improvements has been reliably ascertained, there shall be introduced before the City Council a bill for an ordinance levying assessments on the real property within the district. Prior to final passage thereof, the City Council shall, by resolution, set a time and place for a public hearing thereon, notice of which shall be published in three (3) consecutive issues of a newspaper of general circulation in the City on the City’s website. The date of hearing shall be not less than fifteen (15) days after first publication of such notice.

Section 5. Section 4-9-150 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 4-9-150. - Public hearing. (a) Upon receipt of a complete petition, a public hearing on an ordinance regarding the

(c) Notice shall also be mailed by first-class mail to each property owner within the service area and boundaries of the proposed district pursuant to the tax records of the county. (d) In addition to time and place of the hearing, the notice shall contain a description of the proposed service area, boundaries, improvements, and services.

Section 6. Section 4-9-240 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 4-9-240. - Public hearing (a) A public hearing shall be scheduled at a regular City Council meeting in order to take formal action on a resolution regarding the proposed service plan. Public notice regarding the hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the city on the City’s website at least twenty (20) days prior to the scheduled hearing date. (b) The City Clerk shall also cause notice of the hearing to be mailed at least twenty (20) days prior to the hearing to: (1) The owners of record of all property within the Title 32 special district proposed boundary; (2) The Division of Local Government in the Department of Local Affairs; and (3) The governing body of any municipality or special district which has levied an ad valorem tax within the next preceding tax year, and which has boundaries within a radius of three (3) miles of the proposed special district's boundaries.

Section 7. Section 4-10-20 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 4-10-20. - Personal property. (a) City-owned personal property may be sold, traded, exchanged, donated, abandoned or destroyed. The City Manager, in his or her discretion, shall determine what type of disposition of personal property is in the best interests of the City. (b) Personal property which is sold may be sold at either a public or private sale. If personal property is sold at a public sale, notice shall be published of such sale in a newspaper of general circulation in the City on the City’s website at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the sale. The notice shall include a description of the items to be sold. The City Manager shall give notice to the City Council of the sale or other disposition of any item of personal property reasonably estimated to exceed thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00) in value at the time of such sale or disposition.

Section 8. Section 4-10-30 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 4-10-30. - Real property. (a) Unless otherwise prohibited elsewhere by ordinance or charter provision, rReal property of the City may be sold, leased, donated or otherwise alienated by the City Manager with the prior approval of City Council. The City Manager, in his or her discretion, shall determine what type of disposition is in the best interests of the City. (b) Real property may be sold at a public sale,

by auction, by sealed bids, through a real estate agent or by any other method which the City Manager determines to be appropriate under the circumstances with the prior approval of City Council.

(c) If real property is sold at public sale, notice of such sale shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City on the City’s website at least ten (10) days prior to the date of sale. The notice shall include a legal description of the real property to be sold. (d) The City Council or City Manager may establish a minimum price for the sale of any real property, and the City reserves the right to reject any and all bids or offers for the property. (e) No real property shall be sold without the City first having obtained an appraisal of the value of the property by a member of a nationally recognized appraisal society, such as M.A.I., S.R.A. or A.S.A. (f) The City Manager shall give notice to the City Council of the sale or other disposition of real property reasonably estimated to exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) in value at the time of such sale or disposition.

Leases and sales or donations of less than a fee simple interest in real property, such as easements, shall not require notice to the City Council.

Section 9. Section 4-10-130 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 4-10-130. - Sale of unclaimed property.

The City may dispose of any unclaimed property which has become the sole property of the City by sale, auction or sealed bids as set forth in this Section. The City Manager shall publish a notice in on the City's official newspaper website setting forth the time, date and place of the sale no less than ten (10) days prior to the sale. All articles described in the published notice left unclaimed by the date of sale shall be sold at a public sale to the highest bidder or shall be retained by the City for the private sale, if there are no bidders. Unclaimed property consisting of jewelry, gems, watches, precious metals, electronic equipment or other property having a unique value may, as the City Manager determines, be sold either by auction or to the highest bidder after a solicitation of sealed bids from at least three (3) regular dealers of that particular type of property. All proceeds from the sale of articles shall be deposited in the General Fund.

Section 10. Section 6-6-40 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 6-6-40. - Escort bureaus; notice, posting and hearing.

In addition to the requirements contained in Section 29-11.8-101, et seq., C.R.S., the procedures set forth in this Section shall be followed before any license for any escort bureau is issued or renewed: (1) Upon receipt of an application for a new escort bureau license or an application for a renewal of an existing escort bureau license, the City Council shall schedule a public hearing upon the application not less than forty (40) days from the date of receipt of the application.

The City Council shall designate the neighborhood to be affected by such application.

The designation of the geographical extent and boundaries of such neighborhood shall be within the sole discretion of the City Council.

(2) The City Council shall require public notice to be given of all hearings by the posting of a notice of the public hearing, for a period of not less than ten (10) consecutive days, with the first posting to be not less than thirty (30) days in advance of the public hearing, in a conspicuous place on the premises from which the escort bureau is proposed to be operated, legible from the public street or public way

nearest to such premises. The public notice shall state that an escort bureau license has been applied for, the name and address of the applicant, and the date, time and place where a public hearing will be held on the application.

The posted notice of the public hearing shall be displayed on a sign or signs, in number, size and location as prescribed by the City Council.

In addition, the City Council shall require public notice to be given of all hearings by publication in the City's legal newspaper on the City’s website not less than ten (10) days prior to such hearing.

(3) At the public hearing specified in the notice evidence may be offered by the applicant and residents of the designated neighborhood concerning the desires of residents of the designated neighborhood and the reasonable requirements of the designated neighborhood.

Before granting any license (whether a new license or a renewal of an existing license), the City Council shall also consider the effect the issuance of the license would have on the health or welfare and the morals of the designated neighborhood; the character of the applicant and the applicant's directors, owners, officers, agents and employees; and other pertinent matters affecting the qualifications of the applicant to conduct the business. Petitions may be offered at the public hearing concerning the desires of the residents of the designated neighborhood relating to the application in question.

(4) Notwithstanding any of the other provisions of this Section, the City Council may grant the renewal of an existing escort bureau license without a public hearing. Prior to granting the renewal of an existing license without a public hearing, the City Council shall consider the number of complaints, if any, received by the City Council concerning the licensee. The City Council shall also consider all criminal and traffic charges filed against the licensee or the licensee's directors, owners, officers, agents and employees; provided, however that traffic charges shall only be considered if received in the course or operating the business of the licensee.

(5) No application for the issuance of any escort bureau license shall be received or acted upon by the City Council for any applicant if, within the two (2) years next preceding the date of the application, the City Council either denied an application or revoked an escort bureau license for the same applicant, or any of its directors, owners, officers, agents and employees.

Section 11. Section 11-3-220 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 11-3-220. constructed streets.

Newly

resurfaced

and

(a) For newly resurfaced and constructed streets, no excavation in the pavement shall be permitted within two (2) years of the completion of the resurfacing or construction. (b) The City shall publish once, in a newspaper of general circulation in the City each year on its website, a list of those streets that will be resurfaced or constructed in that year. The list shall also be published on the City's website. (c) Exemption. In rare circumstances, the City may grant an exemption from this Section in accordance with the following procedures: (1) A request for exemption shall be in writing on a form acceptable to the City and shall contain the following information, at a minimum: a. A detailed and dimensional engineering plan that identifies and accurately represents all public rights-of-way and other property that will be impacted by the proposed work and the method of construction. b. The location, width, length and depth of the proposed excavation. c. A statement as to how any of the criteria set forth in Paragraph (c)(2) hereof apply to the proposed work.

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Public Notices (2) Criteria for approval. In determining whether an exemption should be granted, the City shall consider the following criteria: a. Whether alternative utility alignments that do not involve excavating in the street are available. b. Whether the proposed excavation can reasonably be delayed until after the two-year period has elapsed. c. Whether duct, conduit or other facilities are reasonably available from another user of the public right-of-way. d. Whether the proposed work involves joint trenching or joint use and the number of users to share in the trenching or use. e. Whether the proposed work is to be by horizontal boring, tunneling or open trenching. f. Whether applicable law requires the applicant to provide service to a particular customer and whether denial of the exemption would prevent the applicant from providing such service. g. Whether the purpose of the proposed work is to provide service to a particular building or a customer within a building who has requested such service and whether denial of the exemption would prevent the applicant from providing such service. h. Whether the work is limited to locate potholing to provide locate information required

by Section 11-3-170. (d) Exemptions for emergency operations.

Emergency operations in newly resurfaced or constructed streets shall be permitted pursuant to Section 11-3-260.

Section 12. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect six (6) days after publication following final passage.

INTRODUCED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING ON THE 24th DAY OF JANUARY, 2022, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN THE LITTLETON INDEPENDENT. /s/ George E. Lantz, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Susan M. Ortiz, MMC, City Clerk Legal Notice NO. 529996 First Publication : January 27, 2022 Last Publication : January 27, 2022 Publish in: Littleton Independent

Legals Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0089-2021 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 5, 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) Michael Stephen Landry and Stacy Davis Landry Original Beneficiary(ies) First Technology Federal Credit Union Current Holder of Evidence of Debt First Technology Federal Credit Union Date of Deed of Trust July 24, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 31, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5098828 Original Principal Amount $200,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $200,000.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Lot 2, Block 10, a Resubdivision of Block 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, Cherry Creek Village, Third Filing, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 4970 S Elmira Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/09/2022, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and

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

First Publication: 1/13/2022 Last Publication: 2/10/2022 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: 11/05/2021 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: David W Drake #43315 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Randall S. Miller & Associates PC 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 21CO00130-1 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. 0089-2021 First Publication: 1/13/2022 Last Publication: 2/10/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 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.

Republished to restart foreclosure stayed by bankruptcy and reset sale date.

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 2, 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) Demargo Lynette Krupa and Spenser Nicholas Wallace Ladd and John Patrick Dolan Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Elecnonic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Roundpoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation Date of Deed of Trust December 21, 2018 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 26, 2018 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D8125357 Original Principal Amount $412,087.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $412,087.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 16, BLOCK 1, RIDGEVIEW HILLS NORTH, SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

NOTICE OF SALE

Also known by street and number as: 4344 E Peakview Cir., Centennial, CO 80121.

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.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE 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 COMBINED NOTICE - RESTART - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-109(2)(b)(II) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0352-2019

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, 03/02/2022, 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: 1/6/2022 Last Publication: 2/3/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 11/02/2021 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: Amanda Ferguson #44893 Heather Deere #28597 Toni M. Owan #30580 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # CO10673 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. 0352-2019 First Publication: 1/6/2022 Last Publication: 2/3/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0086-2021 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 29, 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) Kathleen D. Nelson and Nickolas B. Nelson Original Beneficiary(ies) Washington Mutual Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for registered Holders of Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-11 AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2006-11 Date of Deed of Trust October 13, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 19, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)

B6149868 Original Principal Amount $212,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $190,554.84 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 2, BLOCK 38, BROADWAY ESTATES FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 6332 South Lafayette Street, Centennial, CO 80121.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/02/2022, 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: 1/6/2022 Last Publication: 2/3/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/29/2021 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: Amanda Ferguson #44893 Heather Deere #28597 Toni M. Owan #30580 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # CO11096 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. 0086-2021 First Publication: 1/6/2022 Last Publication: 2/3/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

City and County Public Notice ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO UASI21-002, TENDERFOOT PIPELINE / 1041 WITH USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PROPOSAL: Tenderfoot Pipeline Company LLC, on behalf of the property owner, Colorado State Land Board, is proposing to install six miles of 12-inch diameter natural gas gathering pipeline from the existing True Oil Well Pad in T5S R64W in Arapahoe County and terminating at a currently under construction well pad in Elbert County. The project area is located north of the intersection of County Road 29 and East County Line Road.

Approximately 4.6 miles of gathering pipeline is proposed within unincorporated Arapahoe County, entirely within property owned by the Colorado State Land Board. The 50-foot-wide, permanent, pipeline easement is intended to allow for installation of an oil line, produced water line, and above ground fresh water lines in the future. The project is expected to impact approximately 45 acres.

Following the completion, no operation impacts on land use, except the occasional mowing of the pipeline right-of-way. This proposal does not change the existing Agricultural zoning.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 15, 2022 the Arapahoe County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M., or as soon as possible thereafter at 6954 S Lima St., Arapahoe Room, Centennial, CO 80112; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the abovedescribed UASI21-002, 1041 with Use By Special Review. The agenda will typically be posted by the Friday afternoon preceding the hearing and can be viewed on our website at https://arapahoe.legistar.com/Calendar. You can also listen to, or speak at, the meeting by calling 1-855-436-3656. To join the speaking queue, press *3 on the telephone keypad.

More information about this proposal is available at the offices of the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S Lima St., Centennial CO 80112 (please call ahead to schedule an appointment), by calling 720-874-6650, or by emailing planning@ arapahoegov.com during regular business hours

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(8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday).

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Legal Notice No. Arap 1024 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice LITTLETON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado, GDLP RESTAURANT GROUP LLC. d/b/a Wingstop, 2729 W. Belleview Ave., Littleton, CO, has requested the licensing officials of the City of Littleton, Colorado, to grant a Beer & Wine liquor license. Applicant(s): Daniel Sonenshine, Costa Mesa, CA Kerri Sonenshine, Costa Mesa, CA Jorge Garcia Ortiz, Costa Mesa, CA The public hearing on the application will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, 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 February 3, 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. 529980 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: February 3, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RIGHT-OF WAY VACATION Notice is hereby given that the City of Centennial will consider an ordinance approving a vacation of two portions of rights-of-way; one portion being located at the northwest corner of E. Panorama Cir. and E. Jones Ave. adjacent to Lot 1, Panorama Corporate Center South, and the second portion being located at the southwest corner of S. Dayton St. and E. Mineral Ave. adjacent to Lots 1 and 2, Block 4, Jones District Filing No. 1. Case No. VACP-21-00001.

/s/ Wendy J. Shea-Tamag Deputy City Clerk Legal Notice No.529947 First Publication: January 20, 2022 Last Publication: February 3, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE LITTLETON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado, GDLP RESTAURANT GROUP LLC. d/b/a Wingstop, 101 W. Mineral Ave. Ste. 150, Littleton, CO, has requested the licensing officials of the City of Littleton, Colorado, to grant a Beer & Wine liquor license. Applicant(s): Daniel Sonenshine, Costa Mesa Kerri Sonenshine, Costa Mesa Jorge Garcia Ortiz, Costa Mesa The public hearing on the application will be held on Wednesday, February 09, 2022, 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 February 3, 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. 529972 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: February 3, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR POLO RESERVE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

At that time, three (3) Directors will be elected to serve a three-year term.

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 be 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 rightof-way vacation 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. 529982-61982 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Public Notice

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

Legal Notice No. 529970 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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

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):

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

By: Designated Election Official

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Polo Reserve Metropolitan District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

Metropolitan Districts

The public hearing on the application will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 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 February 3, 2022.

SANTA FE PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-4

The City Council will consider the request at a public hearing on February 14, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

LITTLETON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

David Back Kwame Spearman Denver, CO Denver, CO

the DEO’s office at (303) 858-1800.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR SOUTH SUBURBAN PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the South Suburban Park and Recreation District of Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson Counties, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve a three-year term.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Jennifer King, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 4810 E. County Line Road, Littleton, CO 80126. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 25, 2022).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 26, 2022). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. SOUTH SUBURBAN PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT By:

/s/ Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 529938-61938 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Centennial Citizen and Lone Tree Voice Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS §§ 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-303, C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the eligible electors of the Santa Fe Park Metropolitan District Nos. 1-4, City of Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado (each a “District” and collectively, the “Districts”).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on May 3, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, and for each District, two (2) directors will be elected to serve until May 2025. Eligible electors of the Districts interested in serving on the boards of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from the Designated Election Official (“DEO”) at https://whitebearankele.com/.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Friday, February 25, 2022. If the DEO determines a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is not sufficient, the form may be amended prior to 5:00 p.m. on February 25, 2022. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing of an insufficient form after this date and time. An Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Monday, February 28, 2022.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that information on obtaining an absentee ballot may be obtained from the DEO, and applications for an absentee ballot must be filed with the DEO no later than the close of business on April 26, 2022. You may contact

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Crystal Schott, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 165 Union Boulevard, Suite 785, Lakewood, Colorado 80228 or email: cschott@cogovlaw.com. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 25, 2022).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 26, 2022). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day.

POLO RESERVE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Crystal Schott Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. 529948 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR VINTAGE RESERVE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Vintage Reserve Metropolitan District of Jefferson County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Vintage Reserve Clubhouse, 6646 South Depew Street.

At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve a three-year term and one (1) director will be elected to serve a one-year term. The election proceedings on May 3, 2022 will take place only if at the close of business on February 28, 2022, there are more candidates than offices to be filled. Otherwise, sufficient nominations will be deemed elected and fill the available Board seats.

For property owners in Vintage Reserve, SelfNomination and Acceptance forms are available from Crystal Schott, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 165 Union Boulevard, Suite 785, Lakewood, Colorado 80228, or email: cschott@cogovlaw.com. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above email address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 25, 2022).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address during normal business hours, until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 26, 2022). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day.

VINTAGE RESERVE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Crystal Schott Designated Election Official Supplemental Information regarding the Vintage Reserve Metropolitan District included as reference information with this Call for Nominations: Current Directors: Arlene Riedmuller: Term to May 2023 Vacant: Term to May 2023 William Davis: Term to May 2022 Logan MacMillan: Term to May 2022 Teresa Osborne: Term to May 2022 Legal Notice No. 529969 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: South Platte Independent Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR BOW MAR WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Bow Mar Water and Sanitation District of Arapahoe and Jefferson Counties, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve a three-year.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Crystal Schott, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 165 Union Boulevard, Suite 785, Lakewood, Colorado 80228, or email:

cschott@cogovlaw.com. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above email address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 25, 2022).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address during normal business hours, until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 26, 2022). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day.

BOW MAR WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Crystal Schott Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. 529959 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR SOUTHWEST METROPOLITAN WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Southwest Metropolitan Water and Sanitation District of Jefferson, Douglas and Arapahoe Counties, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve a threeyear term and one (1) director will be elected to serve a one-year term.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Cynthia Lane, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 8739 W. Coal Mine Avenue, Littleton, Colorado 80123. SelfNomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above email address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 25, 2022).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address during normal business hours, until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 26, 2022). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day.

SOUTHWEST METROPOLITAN WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Cynthia Lane Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. 529984 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS §1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the INVERNESS METROPOLITAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT of DOUGLAS AND ARAPAHOE Counties, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 3rd day of MAY, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, 3 directors will be elected to serve 3-year terms. Eligible electors of the INVERNESS METROPOLITAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a SelfNomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): LAURIE TATLOCK

In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO): Becky Johnson, DEO bjohnson@spencerfane.com Spencer Fane LLP 1700 Lincoln Street, Ste. 2000 Denver, CO 80203 Phone: 303-839-3885 The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022. The form can be emailed to bjohnson@spencerfane.com .

If the designated election official determines that a self-nomination and acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form at any time prior to the close of business on the day of the deadline.

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, February 28, 2022.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.

WILD PLUM METROPOLITAN DISTRICT Becky Johnson, Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. 529981 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR PLATTE CANYON WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District of Jefferson and Arapahoe Counties, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve a threeyear term and one (1) director will be elected to serve a one-year term.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Cynthia Lane, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 8739 W. Coal Mine Avenue, Littleton, Colorado 80123. SelfNomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above email address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 25, 2022).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address during normal business hours, until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 26, 2022). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day.

PLATTE CANYON WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By:/s/ Cynthia Lane Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. 529983 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT

188 INVERNESS DRIVE WEST, SUITE 150 ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112 720-274-8377

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Valley Sanitation District of Arapahoe and Denver Counties, Colorado.

The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve a threeyear term and one (1) director will be elected to serve a one-year term.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on FRIDAY February 25, 2022 (not less than 67 days before the election).

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, FEBRUARY 28, 2022 (the sixty-fourth day before the election).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Tuesday preceding the election, APRIL 26, 2022.

Laurie Tatlock, DEO Designated Election Official Signature Legal Notice No. 529975 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS WILD PLUM METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of Wild Plum Metropolitan District ("District") of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 3rd day of May, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (2) two directors will be elected for a 3-year term and (2) two directors will be elected for a 1-year term.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Crystal Schott, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 165 Union Boulevard, Suite 785, Lakewood, Colorado 80228, or email: cschott@cogovlaw.com. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above email address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 25, 2022).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address during normal business hours, until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 26, 2022). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day.

VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Crystal Schott Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. 529961 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR SHERIDAN SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 1 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Sheridan Sanitation District

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve a threeyear term and two (2) directors will be elected to serve a one-year term.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Crystal Schott, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 165 Union Boulevard, Suite 785, Lakewood, Colorado 80228, or email: cschott@cogovlaw.com. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above email address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 25, 2022).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address during normal business hours, until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 26, 2022). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day.

SHERIDAN SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 1 By: /s/ Crystal Schott Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. 529977 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) §1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Leawood Metropolitan Recreation and Park District of Jefferson County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 3rd day of May 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, one (1) director will be elected to serve a 3-year term.

Eligible electors of Leawood Metropolitan Recreation and Park District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Ike Nelson, (Designated Election Official) 6161 West Weaver Drive Littleton, CO 80123 720-935-6231 The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on Friday, February 25, 2022 (not less than 67 days before the election).

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, February 28, 2022 (the sixty-fourth day before the election).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Tuesday preceding the election, April 26, 2022.

Ike Nelson Designated Election Official Signature Legal Notice No. 529987 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS §1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the INVERNESS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT of DOUGLAS AND ARAPAHOE Counties, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 3rd day of MAY, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, 3 directors will be elected to serve 3-year terms.

Eligible electors of the INVERNESS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a SelfNomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): LAURIE TATLOCK 188 INVERNESS DRIVE WEST, SUITE 150 ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112 720-274-8377 The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on FRIDAY February 25, 2022 (not less than 67 days before the election).

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, FEBRUARY 28, 2022 (the sixty-fourth day before the election).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Tuesday preceding the election, APRIL 26, 2022.

Laurie Tatlock, DEO Designated Election Official Signature Legal Notice No. 529974

First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District of Douglas and Arapahoe Counties, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 3,2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

At that time, Directors will be elected to Director District 2, Director District 6, and Director District 7 for three-year terms.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms may be downloaded from the District’s website (www. southmetro.org/649/SMFR-Board-of-DirectorElection Information) and are available from Barb Andrews, the Designated Election Official for the District, at the South Metro Fire Rescue Administrative Office, 9195 E. Mineral Avenue, Centennial, Colorado (Phone: 720-989-2292; email: deo@ southmetro.org). A map depicting the Director Districts may be viewed on the District’s website or may be obtained by contacting the Designated Election Official.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 25, 2022).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 26, 2022). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day.

SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT By /s/ Barb Andrews Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. 529979 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS §1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the SOUTHGATE AT CENTENNIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT of ARAPAHOE County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 3RD day of MAY, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, 3 directors will be elected to serve 3-year terms and 0 directors will be elected to serve 1-year* terms. Eligible electors of the SOUTHGATE AT CENTENNIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a SelfNomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): LAURIE TATLOCK 188 INVERNESS DRIVE WEST, SUITE 150 ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112 720-274-8377 The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business (5:00 p.m.) on FRIDAY February 25, 2022 (not less than 67 days before the election).

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Monday, FEBRUARY 28, 2022 (the sixty-fourth day before the election).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Tuesday preceding the election, APRIL 26, 2022.

Laurie Tatlock, DEO Designated Election Official Signature Legal Notice No. 529976 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR SOUTH-EAST ENGLEWOOD WATER DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the South-East Englewood Water District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

At that time, three (3) Directors will be elected to serve a three-year term.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Crystal Schott, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 165 Union Boulevard, Suite 785, Lakewood, Colorado 80228. SelfNomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 25, 2022).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00

p.m., until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 26, 2022). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day.

SOUTH-EAST ENGLEWOOD WATER DISTRICT By: /s/ Crystal Schott Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. 529949 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Bids and Settlements

Lane Extensions is available electronically via the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System on the City website, www. greenwoodvillage.com/bids.

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 submitted electronically via the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System on the City of Greenwood Village website, www.greenwoodvillage.com/bids.

Public Notice

/s/ Jeremy Hanak, Director of Public Works

BID INFORMATION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID

LEGAL NOTICE NO. 529994 FIRST PUBLICATION: January 27, 2022 SECOND PUBLICATION: February 3, 2022 PUBLISHED IN: Littleton Independent

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, www.greenwoodvillage.com/ bids, for the Cherry Creek Campus Signal Timing Project.

Bids must be submitted by 2:00 p.m., February 18, 2022.

The request for proposals for the Cherry Creek Campus Signal Timing Project are available electronically via the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System on the City of Greenwood Village website, www.greenwoodvillage.com/bids.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. No bid 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 George Eveleth, Senior Engineering Technician, at (303) 708-6111 or geveleth@greenwoodvillage.com. /s/ Jeremy Hanak Director of Public Works Legal Notice No. 529992 FIRST PUBLICATION: January 27, 2022 SECOND PUBLICATION: February 3, 2022 PUBLISHED IN: Littleton Independent Public Notice BID INFORMATION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the "City") will receive sealed bids at the Parks, Trails and Recreation front desk at the Greenwood Village Maintenance Facility (10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112) until 10:00 am on February 11, 2022, for the Goldsmith Gulch final phase improvements in the Huntington-Caley Open Space. The scope and deliverables for the project include extensive earthwork and fine grading, an asphalt parking area, a playground, two steel shelters with swings, a structural retaining wall, concrete stepping stones and seat walls, concrete trail flatwork, irrigation and landscaping, and site drainage improvements.

An on-site pre-bid meeting will take place on February 4, 2022, at 1 pm. The park is located at the southeast corner of E. Fair Avenue and S. Yosemite Street (just south of 9200 E. Fair Avenue). The plans and specifications are available electronically via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing (www.bidnetdirect.com), which can also be accessed through the Greenwood Village website (www.greenwoodvillage.com/bids). The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof.

The City requires a certified or cashier's check, or a corporate surety bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount before the City can accept or consider any bid. The bid and the deposit shall be filed with the City’s Office, securely sealed and endorsed on the outside with a brief statement as to the nature of the item or work for which the bid is provided. Upon a bid award, such bond shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidder(s). In the case of the successful bidder, the bid bond will be returned upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds, each in the full amount of the contract price. Bids will be opened publicly at 10:01 am on February 11, 2022, at the Greenwood Village Maintenance Facility and shall be tabulated by the City.

Any questions regarding the project should be directed to Josh Morin at (303) 708-6113. /s/ Josh Morin, Parks Project Manager Legal Notice No. 529991 FIRST PUBLICATION: January 27, 2022 SECOND PUBLICATION: February 3, 2022 PUBLISHED IN: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the "City") will receive proposals by electronic submission through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System on the City of Greenwood Village website, www.greenwoodvillage.com/bids , for the Orchard Road & DTC BoulevardYosemite Street Left Turn Lane Extensions project.

Public Notice INVITATION FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the "City") will receive sealed bids at the Greenwood Village Maintenance Facility, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112-3730, until 1:00 pm on Friday, February 4, 2022.

The City of Greenwood Village is seeking bids from qualified equipment dealers, hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor”, to supply (1) Large area self-propelled ride-on mower with 16’ deck. This mower is used by our Parks crews to maintain our developed parks, including mowing operations, leaf pick-up, spring and fall clean-ups, and debris mulching.

The Invitation for Bids for (1) Large area selfpropelled ride-on mower with 16’ deck is available electronically via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing and may be accessed on the Greenwood Village website (www.greenwoodvillage.com) under Bids & Proposals.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. Any bid received as a result of this request is prepared at the Contractor's expense and becomes City property and therefore, public record.

No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof.

Preference is hereby given to materials, supplies, and provisions produced, manufactured, or grown in Colorado, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside of the State. Colorado labor shall be employed to perform the work for which Bids are requested herein to the extent of not less than eighty percent (80%) of each type or class of labor in the several classifications of skilled and common labor employed on such work, pursuant to C.R.S. § 8-17-101.

Any questions regarding the bid should be directed to Dustin Huff at (303)708-6155 or email at dhuff@ greenwoodvillage.com. /s/ Suzanne Moore Director of Parks, Trails & Recreation Legal Notice NO. 529993 FIRST PUBLICATION: 1/27/2022 SECOND PUBLICATION: 2/3/2022 PUBLISHED IN: Littleton Independent Public Notice INVITATION FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the "City") will receive sealed bids at the Greenwood Village Maintenance Facility, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112-3730, until 1:00 pm on Friday, February 4, 2022.

The City of Greenwood Village is seeking bids from qualified equipment dealers, hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor”, to supply (4) bluegrass mower tractors with 42” decks.

These mowers are used by our Parks crews to maintain our developed parks, including mowing operations, leaf pick-up, spring and fall clean-ups, and debris mulching.

The Invitation for Bids for (4) bluegrass mower tractors with 42” decks is available electronically via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing and may be accessed on the Greenwood Village website (www. greenwoodvillage.com) under Bids & Proposals.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. Any bid received as a result of this request is prepared at the Contractor's expense and becomes City property and therefore, public record.

No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof.

Preference is hereby given to materials, supplies, and provisions produced, manufactured, or grown in Colorado, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside of the State. Colorado labor shall be employed to perform the work for which Bids are requested herein to the extent of not less than eighty percent (80%) of each type or class of labor in the several classifications of skilled and common labor employed on such work, pursuant to C.R.S. § 8-17-101.

Any questions regarding the bid should be directed to Dustin Huff at (303)708-6155 or email at dhuff@ greenwoodvillage.com. /s/ Suzanne Moore Director of Parks, Trails & Recreation Legals Notice NO. 529995 FIRST PUBLICATION: 1/27/2022 SECOND PUBLICATION: 2/3/2022 PUBLISHED IN: Littleton Independent

Proposals must be submitted by 2:00 p.m., February 18, 2022.

Summons and Sheriff Sale

The request for proposals for the Orchard Road & DTC Boulevard-Yosemite Street Left Turn

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 303-649-6355 Plaintiff: CENTURY CITY CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendants: D'ALAN RAMEY; SERVICEMAC, LLC; THE OFFICE OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE Attorneys for Plaintiff: ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC Hal R. Kyles, #23891 1445 Market St., Suite 350 Denver, Colorado 80202 Phone Number: (720) 221-9780 Matter ID #2908.0002 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 Aurora, Colorado more particularly described as UNIT 302, CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 1, CENTURY CITY CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF CENTURY CITY CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED MARCH 28, 2007 AT RECEPTION NO. 87038766 AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED MARCH 28, 2007 AT RECEPTION NO. 87038765 AND RE-RECORDED APRIL 23, 2007 AT RECEPTION NO. 87051004 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Dated: December 22, 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. 529898 First Publication: January 6, 2022 Last Publication: February 3, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2021CV031453 Div: 15 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFF: SOUTHCREEK TOWNHOME SUBASSOCIATION, INC. v.

DEFENDANTS: AMANDA SUE KRANZ; COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; and PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 O’clock A.M., on the 24th day of March, 2022, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3845. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $8,170.18.

This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order for Default Judgment and Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure dated November 9, 2021 and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. by Southcreek Townhome Subassociation, Inc. the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on November 20, 2020 at Reception No. E0162117 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on a default under the Supplemental Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Southcreek Townhomes recorded on 08/16/2000 at B0101764 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The Declaration establishes a lien for the benefit of Southcreek Townhome Subassociation, Inc. against real property legal described as follows: Lot 51, Block 3, Southcreek Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.; Also known as: 7863 S. Kittredge Cir., Englewood, CO 80112.

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January 27, 2022

Public Notices The attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Kate M. Leason, Reg No. 41025, Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang Street, Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 802281011, 303.432.9999.

Date: December 21, 2021 Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 529899 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: February 24, 2022 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Case Number: 2021CV031223 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Plaintiff: The Red Sky Homeowners Association v.

Defendants: Gustavo Morales Ramirez and Sue Sandstrom as Arapahoe County’s Public Trustee TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Sheriff's Office of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado at 10 o’clock a.m. on the 24th day of March 2022, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3845. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $8,184.50.

This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to ORDER AND DECREE FOR JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE and ENTRY OF CLERK’S DEFAULT dated September 29, 2021, and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. by The Red Sky Homeowners Association, the holder and current owner of a lien recorded January 11, 1979 in Book 2918 at Page 601 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The Declaration and notices, as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of The Red Sky Homeowners Association, WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS, legally described as follows, to wit:

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, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2021CV031210 DIVISION: 15 Ctrm: COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Plaintiff: DESIGN 45 HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendants: LINDA LEE CARD; LENDING 3, INC.; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; THE OFFICE OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE Regarding: Unit No. A 15057 East Louisiana Drive, Colorado, Nevin Village Green Subdivision, Filing Number Five, Phase II, Part I, According To The Condominium Map Thereof Filed in Book41 At Page 12and According to and Subject To The Condominium Declaration Recorded In Book 2268 At Page 700; Amendment Thereto Recorded In Book 2600 At Page 750 And Supplement Thereto Recorded September 7, 1979, In Book 3070 At Page 450, County Of Arapahoe, State Of Colorado Also known and numbered as: 15057 E Louisiana Dr Unit A, Aurora CO 80012 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

Condominium Unit No. 303A, Alabama A, Red Sky Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map Filed of Record on January 11, 1979 in Plat Book 36 at Page 86, and Supplements Thereto, and as Defined in the Declaration of Condominium of Red Sky Recorded January 11, 1979 in Book 2918 at Page 601, Records of Arapahoe County, Colorado, Together With the Exclusive Right to Use Parking Space(S) and/or Carport No. A303 Together With the Exclusive Right to Use Storage Space Designated 303S in Building A, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 10th day of March, 2022, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80112; phone number (720) 874-3845. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

Also known as: 14500 E. 2nd Ave., Unit A-303, Aurora, CO 80011.

**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 Gabriel Stefu, WesternLaw Group LLC, 9351 Grant Street #120, Thornton, CO 80229, 720-542-8724.

DATE: December 21, 2021 Tyler S. Brown, Arapahoe County Sheriff By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 529898 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: February 24, 2022 Published in: Littleton Independent 750 W Hampden Ave, Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110 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 THE PEOPLE OF THE

Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil Unit of the Sheriff’s Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. DATED in Colorado this 7th day of December, 2021.

Tyler S. Brown Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Deputy Samuel Sala Deputy Sheriff ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No. 529858 First Publication: January 13, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110 Public Notice Arapahoe County Court (303) 798-4591 Cab South Park TRS, LLC v. David Butler, and Persons Unknown, et al. Case #: 2021C046491.

Attorney for Plaintiff: Bove Law Offices 4535 E Colfax, Denver, CO 80220.

Phone: (303) 756-0500 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend, against the claims of the Complaint, filed with the court in this action. The Answer can

be filed, by filing with the clerk of this court, an Answer or other response, within 35 days, after the service of this Summons, upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete, on the last day of publication, 02/17/2022. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained, from the clerk of the court.

If you fail to file an Answer or other response to the Complaint, in writing, within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be entered against you, for the relief demanded in the Complaint, without further notice. This is an action for title of a Manufactured home in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, known as 1979 MH, VIN/Serial Number: 97A8507.

Legal Notice No. 529956 First Publication: January 20, 2022 Last Publication: February 17, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case Number: 2021CV30899 Div: 15 Ctrm.: SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE Plaintiff: AURORA HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISION HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation d/b/a AURORA HIGHLANDS VISTA HOA; Defendants: KYLE T. MORGAN; DARCY A. MORGAN; PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC; PROFESSIONAL FINANCE COMPANY, INC.; SOLAR MOSAIC, INC.; ARAPAHOE COUNTY TREASURER; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION.

7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 303-649-6355 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 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.

Original Lienee(s) - Kyle T. Morgan and Darcy A. Morgan Original Lienor - Aurora Highlands Subdivision Homeowners Association, Inc. Current Holder of the evidence of debt Aurora Highlands Subdivision Homeowners Association, Inc. Date of Lien being foreclosed - December 9, 2020 Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed - December 9, 2020 County of Recording - Arapahoe Recording Information - E0172413 Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness - $957.15 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof - $6,840.60 Amount of Default Judgment - $5,894.30

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 to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order on Motion for Entry of Default Judgment of Foreclosure and Order and Decree of Foreclosure issued on November 8, 2021, and C.R.S. §§ 38-38-101 to 401, by AURORA HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISION HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation d/b/a AURORA HIGHLANDS VISTA HOA;, the current holder of a lien recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on December 9, 2020, at Reception No. E0172413. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Aurora Highlands Subdivision recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorded on August 12, 1992 in Book 6573 at Page 168 together with all amendments thereto. The Declaration and notices as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of the AURORA HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISION HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation d/b/a AURORA HIGHLANDS VISTA HOA; - THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS – against the property legally described as follows:

This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(g), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.

Description of property to be foreclosed: Lot 15, Block 1, Aurora Highlands Subdivision Filing No. 10, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

• Via Email to: Tammy@alcocklawgroup.com; or • Via U.S. Mail to: Alcock Law Group, 19751 E. Mainstreet, Suite 225, Parker, Colorado 80132.

Also known as: 1546 S. Richfield Way, Aurora, CO 80017

The Amended and Restated Declaration contains a number of changes throughout. Please review it carefully. The more significant revisions are:

THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing.

NOTICE OF SALE THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10 o'clock A.M., on March 10, 2022, at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, Civil Unit, located at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

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

Legal Notice No. 529894 First Publication: December 30, 2021 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDED AND RESTATED CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR ROCK RIDGE CONDOMINIUMS January 17, 2022 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The Board of Directors of the Association is seeking approval to adopt the Amended and Restated Condominium Declaration for Rock Ridge Condominiums.

In order for the Amended and Restated Declaration to be adopted, it must be approved by one hundred percent (100%) of owners and more than fifty-one percent (51%) of all First Mortgagees. To request a copy of this document please contact:

• Removal of developer “boilerplate” language that is no longer applicable to the community; • Removal of all references to sharing of recreational facilities with Sterling Hills to comply with the settlement agreement entered into between Rock Ridge and Sterling Hills; • Removal of references to Sterling Hills; • Removal of provisions that do not allow the Board to efficiently operate the community or deal with community concerns; • Removal of provisions that do not comply with current state law; • Changes to the Assessment provisions; • Changes to use restrictions; • Reduction of percentage for mortgagee approval of amendments; and • Addition of provisions that provide the proper tools for the Association to solve problems within the community.

If approved, the Amended and Restated Declaration will be recorded in the real property records for Arapahoe County, Colorado.

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

Very truly yours, Board of Directors Rock Ridge Condominium Association, Inc.

Date: December 7, 2021.

Legal Notice No. 529967 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: February 3, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Tyler S. Brown, Arapahoe County Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 529859 First Publication: January 13, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

Public Notice Minicucci Chiropractic, Total Health Concepts, will be destroying patient files from January 1, 2004 to December 2015. If you are interested in your file, please contact our office by April 3, 2022. Shipping and handling may apply. Contact # (303) 949-5106 Legal Notice No. 529990 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: February 17, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Telecommunications Public Notice Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to collocate antennas on a rooftop with an overall height of 45-feet, including antennas. The Site location is near 191 E Orchard Rd, Littleton, Arapahoe, CO 80121. Public comments regarding potential effects on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Environmental Resources Management, C/O Danna Allen, Wireless Projects, 235 Magrath Darby Boulevard, Suite 130, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464, or by email vzwnepa@ erm.com, or phone 1-678-904-4399.

Legal Notice No. 529988 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice to Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Richard C. Smith, Deceased Case Number 22PR30039 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 May 25, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Laura A. Smith, Personal Representative c/o 6060 Greenwood Plaza Blvd #200 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. 529958 First Publication: January 20, 2022 Last Publication: February 3, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ANN COLEMAN CAMPBELL aka ANN C. CAMPBELL aka ANN CAMPBELL, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 031308 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 May 13, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Lorraine Andrea Stone Sears, Personal Representative 9850 Federal Boulevard, #230 Denver, CO 80260 Elizabeth Arlene McAdams, Personal Representative 10826 Willow Reed Circle West Parker, CO 80134 Legal Notice No. 529929 First Publication: January 13, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Bonnie Louise Blackford, AKA Bonnie Blackford, AKA Bonnie L. Blackford, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31410 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 May 27, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. c/o Erica Gajda, Robinson and Henry Attorney for the Personal Representative 11080 Circle Point Road, Suite 140 Westminster, CO 80231 Legal Notice No. 529966 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Thomas Edward Van Dorn, also known as Thomas E. Van Dorn, aka Thomas Van Dorn and Tom Van Dorn, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31472 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 May 20, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Richard Van Dorn, Personal Representative 8606 Forrest Way Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 Legal Notice No. 529957 First Publication: January 20, 2022 Last Publication: February 3, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert K. Hooley, Deceased Case No.: 2021 PR 31375 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 May 27, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Name: Cindy J. Morrison Personal Representative c/o LAW OFFICES OF KIMBER Z. SMITH, P.C. Kimber Z. Smith, #8479 P. O. Box 1105 Arvada, CO 80001 Legal Notice No. 529989

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Public Notices First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Virginia M. Bianchi, also known as Virginia Bianchi, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31371 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 May 13, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Carolyn S. Salinas and James H. Scammahorn III, Co-Personal Representatives 4858 E. Tarcoola Lane Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 Legal Notice No. 529928 First Publication: January 13, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ida Mae Andrews, a/k/a Ida M. Andrews, and Ida Andrews, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30014 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 6, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ronald Gale Andrews Personal Representative c/o Poskus, Caton & Klein, P.C. 303 East 17th Avenue, Suite 900 Denver, Colorado 80203 Legal Notice No. 529960 First Publication: January 20, 2022 Last Publication: February 3, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Charlotte Ann Andersen, aka Charlotte A. Andersen, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31397 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 May 20, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Janet Miller, Personal Representative 7250 Lakota Drive Wellington, Colorado 80549 Legal Notice No. 529955 First Publication: January 20, 2022 Last Publication: February 3, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jung Kil Kim, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR030383 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 May 27, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Sung Hwan Kim, Personal Representative c/o The McKenzie Law Firm, 7955 E Arapahoe Ct #2525 Centennial, Colorado 80112 Legal Notice No. 529971 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DOROTHY WATSON MOORE, aka DOROTHY W. MOORE, aka DOROTHY JO MOORE, aka DOROTHY J. MOORE, aka DOROTHY MOORE, aka DOROTHY JO WATSON, aka DOROTHY J. WATSON, aka DOROTHY WATSON, aka DOROTHY JO WATSON MOORE, aka DOROTHY JO WATSON-MOORE, aka DOROTHY J. WATSON MOORE, aka DOROTHY J. WATSON-MOORE, aka DOROTHY WATSON MOORE, aka DOROTHY WATSON-MOORE aka DOROTHY JO TOLLETT, aka DOROTHY J. TOLLETT, aka DOROTHY WATSON TOLLETT, aka DOROTHY W. TOLLETT,

aka DOROTHY TOLLETT, aka D.J. MOORE, aka D.J. WATSON, aka D.J. WATSON MOORE, aka D.J. WATSON-MOORE, aka D.J. TOLLETT, Deceased Case Number: 22PR30026 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 May 27, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mark D. Moore, Personal Representative c/o 3801 E. Florida Ave., Ste. 906 Denver, CO 80210 Legal Notice No. 529965 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Douglas Allen Hill, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 31331 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 May 13, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michelle C. Todd Personal Representative 7964 S. Datura Cir. East Littleton, CO 80120 Legal Notice No. 529930 First Publication: January 13, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of KARLA M. BERMAN, a/k/a KARLA MAE BERMAN, a/k/a KARENE MAE BERMAN, a/k/a KARLA BERMAN, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31429 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 May 13, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

David N. Berman, Personal Representative 5775 E. Oxford Ave. Cherry Hills Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. 529945 First Publication: January 13, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Theodora Martina Capps, aka Theodora M. Capps, aka Theodora Capps, aka Teddi Capps, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR031475 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 May 13, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred.

Christina Giles, Personal Representative c/o The McKenzie Law Firm, 7955 E Arapahoe Ct #2525 Centennial, Colorado 80112 Legal Notice No. 529937 First Publication: January 13, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Barbara Ann Michael, A/K/A Barbara A. Michael, A/K/A Barbara Michael, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30066 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 May 27, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Talca Lea Brocher, aka Talca L. Brocher, aka Talca Brocher, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR031424 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 May 13, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Personal Representative Sean Brocher c/o Angela Schmitz, #42065 7555 E. Hampden Ave., #600 Denver, CO 80231 Phone: 303-688-0944 Legal Notice No. 529936 First Publication: January 13, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JEROME BERRYMAN WOODS, JR., a/k/a JEROME B. WOODS, JR., a/k/a JEROME B. WOODS, a/k/a JERRY WOODS, a/k/a JB WOODS, a/k/a JB WOODS, JR. Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31041 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before March 21, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Lisa G. Cox and Amy K. Smith Co-Personal Representatives 535 8th Street S Kirkland, WA 98033 Legal Notice No. 529985 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MITCHELL GOMEZ, aka Mitchell Andrew Gomez, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31392 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 May 13, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Anne Billings White, Personal Representative c/o Pearman Law Firm 4195 Wadsworth Blvd Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Legal Notice No. 529944 First Publication: January 13, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of BRUCE ALAN ENGLERT, a/k/a BRUCE A. ENGLERT, a/k/a BRUCE ENGLERT, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31430 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 May 27, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jerome Judd, Personal Representative 6801 Foxhill Lane Cincinnati, OH 45236 Legal Notice No. 529986 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ronald Oscar Williams, A/K/A Ronald O. Williams, A/K/A Ronald Williams, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31214

Legal Notice No. 529939 First Publication: January 13, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

By: Kim B Clerk of the Court / Deputy Clerk

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lou Blue Garnica, aka Lou Garnica, and Lou B. Garnica, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR031467 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 2/28/2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Nadya Vecchiet-Lambert, Attorney for Virginia L. Garnica, Personal Representative 6855 S. Havana St., Suite 370, Centennial, CO 80112

Legal Notice No. 529964 First publication: January 20, 2022 Last publication: February 03, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 5, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Emma Grace King be changed to Emma Grace Knight Case No.: 22 C 100010 By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 529962 First Publication: January 20, 2022 Last Publication: February 3, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No. 529966 First Publication: January 20, 2022 Last Publication: February 3, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert Lee Pearce, aka Robert L. Pearce, aka Robert Pearce, Deceased Case Number: 22PR30077 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 May 27, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred.

Vicki Knoll, Personal Representative 36259 Forest Trail Elizabeth, CO 80107 Legal Notice No. 529998 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public Notice is given on January 11, 2022 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Kenny Truong be changed to Kenny Truong Theus.

Case No.: 22C100027 By: Shana Kloek Clerk of the Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 529963 First publication: January 27, 2022 Last publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Harold Joseph Childs, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30020 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the co-personal representatives or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 20, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Public notice is given on January 5, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Deidre Renee Smith be changed to Deidre Renee Knight Case No.: 22 C 100012 By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Co-Personal Representative: Jennifer Ann Villanueva 15970 Hedgeway Drive Parker, Colorado 80134

Legal Notice No. 529961 First Publication: January 20, 2022 Last Publication: February 3, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Co-Personal Representative: Richard W. Childs 5955 S. Kearney Street Centennial, Colorado 80111

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

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

Legal Notice No. 529963 First Publication: January 20, 2022 Last Publication: February 3, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

The petition requests that the name of Ble Ibo Tanguy StephAn Kore be changed to StephAn Tanguy Kore Case No.: 22 C 100011

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By: MRL Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public Notice is given on January 11, 2022 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Kevin Truong be changed to Kevin Theus.

Case No.: 22C100025

Legal Notice No. 529978 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

By: Shana Kloek Clerk of the Court / Deputy Clerk

Public Notice is given on January 11, 2022 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Legal Notice No. 529962 First publication: January 27, 2022 Last publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

The Petition requests that the name of Randy Truong be changed to Randy Drake Theus.

Case No.: 22C100029

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David W. Anton, Personal Representative 373 Church Rd. Fombell, PA 16123 Legal Notice No. 529968 First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

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Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

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 May 13, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Public Notice is given on December 23, 2021 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Stanley R. Johnson Jr., Personal Representative 1809 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, CO 80120

The Petition requests that the name of Denae Zamarron-Ross be changed to Denae Zamarron.

Case No.: 2021C100772

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