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Bemis Library restores hours Community hub was one of hardest hit by cuts during pandemic BY ROBERT TANN RTANN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When she took over as director in December 2020, Nancy Trimm faced a dire reality for Littleton’s Bemis Library: It’s staff was cut by 30%, a result of several pandemicfueled early retirements and one layoff. And the virus was once again surging, with the library only able to offer curbside pickup and some online appointments. “It was certainly challenging,” said Trimm, who added that Bemis was among the hardest hit of the city’s services. Now, as it nears two years since COVID first forced it to shut its doors, Bemis Library is preparing to turn the page on its pandemic story with a full restoration of its usual hours and a bolstering of its staff and programs. “It feels fantastic,” Trimm said. “It’s such a relief to be able to return to the level of service that we believe our community deserves and it’s really exciting to be able to both hire some new staff and also put staff who are working in temporary positions into regular status.” Beginning March 6, the library will be reopened Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m., extend its closing hour to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and open its doors an hour earlier, at 9 a.m., on Saturdays. With an influx of tax revenue last year spurred by the city’s rebounding economy, city council signaled its support during a Jan. 25 meeting to approve $456,718 from its general fund to restore staff and services to pre-pandemic levels. SEE LIBRARY, P21

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Colleges help support businesses with work training grants ACC is part of longstanding program offering $1,400 per employee to hone skills BY ROBERT TANN RTANN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As it nears two years since COVID first forced it to shut its doors, Bemis Library is preparing to turn the page on its pandemic story with a full restoration of its usual FILE PHOTO hours and a bolstering of its staff and programs.

For over three decades, Colorado’s community colleges have worked with the state government to offer a grant-based jobs training program for businesses. At Arapahoe Community College (ACC), based in Littleton with campuses in Parker and Castle Rock, businesses can apply to be reimbursed $1,400 per employee for training programs that are tailored to their needs. Funded through the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, the program, Skill Advance Colorado, is administered by 18 community college campuses across Colorado that, combined, can support $4.5 million in grants per year. The goal, according to ACC Workforce Business and Development Coordinator Emily Martini, is to “ensure that Colorado has a robust workforce so that business that is here, or considering locating here, has opportunity.” “If we have a business here whose growth is stifled because they do not have training for those employees they need, they’re going to be going somewhere else,” Martini said. Amid a volatile job market, where businesses are seeing fewer and SEE COLLEGES, P23

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Tired of mowing your lawn?

Colorado could pay you $2 a square foot to rip it out BY MICHAEL BOOTH THE COLORADO SUN

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Colorado would expand grass turf buyouts statewide and double existing city rip-and-replace programs in a bill aimed at solving misuse of precious water during the state’s long-term drought. The bipartisan bill would create a $2 million to $4 million annual pool from general fund money to pay homeowners, businesses or any other landlords willing to replace thirsty bluegrass on lawns, road medians, highway ditches and other places the decorative greens are draining state reservoirs. Most current turf buyout programs in Colorado pay $1 per square foot to replace grass with droughtfriendly alternatives, and they only cover about 25% of the population. The turf buyout bill would match local spending to increase the buyouts to $2 a square foot, and bring $1 a foot buyouts to the other 75% of the state

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living without a buyout option, sponsors and environmental backers said. “No one has a picnic on the strip of grass in the median at a shopping mall,” cosponsor Sen. Jeff Bridges, D-Greenwood Village, said. With the Colorado River Basin draining in a decadeslong drought, and neighboring downriver states threatening legal action to get their water rights from Colorado, Bridges said, “we need to do more to make sure we’re getting the most possible use, the most benefit, from what we have here in the state.” Conservation groups, who have long argued it’s time

to trim nonnative grass watering that Colorado State University experts estimate makes up most of the 55% of Front Range urban water used on the outdoors, hail the statewide buyout idea as a great first step that they hope will expand. “This is all part of a strategy to make Colorado landscapes more water efficient. And so we think a statewide turf buyback program is one great way to do that,” said John Berggren, a water analyst with the nonprofit Western Resource Advocates. “There’s a growing recognition that we have to reduce the amount of

irrigated turf we have, and a growing recognition that while some turf is definitely beneficial – parks, sports fields, parts of people’s yards – we all know there’s a lot of turf that doesn’t get used,” Berggren said. House Bill 1151 is sponsored by Bridges, Sen. Cleave Simpson, R-Alamosa; Rep. Marc Catlin, R-Montrose; and Rep. Dylan Roberts, D-Avon. Bill sponsors and conservation supporters estimate all the buyout programs in the state currently spend about $1.3 million a year, and they want to at least double that amount. Legislators are still negotiating on the general fund amount they will ask for. Some southwestern cities have more aggressive buyout programs. Las Vegas offers $3 a square foot to help tear out grass and design low-water gardens and landscaping. A $2 million to $4 million budget would be tiny in the big picture – Denver Water revenues in 2021 from water sales were projected at $311 million. But advocates see public acceptance of buyouts as an important initial goal as climate change and shorter-term drought shrink the amount of water

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available in Colorado. Environmental groups also believe city water departments need to participate more in conservation efforts – 80% to 85% of Colorado’s water goes to agricultural use, but conservation advocates say they want rural and urban areas to cooperate on long-term water demand issues. Front Range cities rely heavily on river water diverted from the Western Slope. Sponsors also emphasize Colorado won’t be dictating that every town have a buyback program, or how they run their payouts. Grass lawns are not getting outlawed, Bridges noted. “We’re creating a fund to say if you agree with us, which we hope you do,” he said, “here’s a way to make it less expensive for you to make the fix that we all know you need to make.” This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalistowned 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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Hospitals statewide are deactivating crisis standards and COVID numbers continue to decline. PHOTO BY JOHN INGOLD / COLORADO SUN

Colorado deactivates crisis standards for health care system The standards provided guidance and liability protection during periods of high stress BY JOHN INGOLD THE COLORADO SUN

Colorado on Feb. 17 deactivated so-called crisis standards of care for the health care system, another sign of the improving pandemic and the state’s move toward handling COVID as a normal part of life. Crisis standards of care provide guidance and liability protection to health care workers when they are dealing with situations where they don’t have enough resources to treat patients at the level they normally would. The state has a number of crisis standards plans, covering everything from hospice and behavioral health care to care at hospitals. The two plans deactivated deal with how hospitals can operate when staffing levels are strained and how emergency medical services can operate when they are receiving a high demand for their services. The plans, for instance, allowed hospitals to operate with higher staffing ratios than they normally would, and allowed EMS services to focus on being available for emergency calls over time-consuming patient transfers. The state has never activated the most well-known plan, which covers how hospitals choose which patients receive potentially life-saving treatment when there are not enough resources to go around. Colorado now has no crisis standards of care in effect. “The decision to deactivate these standards is based on recent modeling and steadily declining cases and hospitalizations, suggesting the immediate strain COVID-19 places on Colorado should continue to decrease in the coming weeks,” Dr. Eric France, the chief medical officer at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, said in a statement. The deactivation comes amid increasing hope that the pandemic is relaxing its grip in the state. The average number of new infections being reported per day is the lowest it has been since August. So is the number of people in the hospital with confirmed cases of COVID. The average percentage of COVID tests

coming back positive is approaching the state’s goal of no more than 5%. Hospitals remain very full, with about 90% of the state’s staffed intensive care and acute care beds currently in use. But hospitals say they are starting to feel a little less pressure, though more than a third of hospitals say they are expecting to face a staffing shortage in the coming week. “We recognize that health care systems continue to face challenges due to chronic staffing issues across the economy, and we thank health care workers for their service protecting Coloradans throughout the COVID-19 pandemic,” France said in his statement. In early February, the state’s Combined Hospital Transfer Center, which helps move patients around when space is tight, moved to its lowest level of activation. When Pitkin County’s mask mandate ends on Feb. 22, there will no longer be any county-wide mask orders in effect in the state. State health officials projected “cautious optimism” about the spread of COVID in the state, noting infections and hospitalizations were decreasing and that an estimated 90% of state residents are now immune to the highly transmissible omicron variant. Most are also protected against severe disease, state epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Herlihy said. Though the state continues to recommend that people wear masks indoors, lower disease rates suggest Colorado could soon return to a “more normal phase of living,” with residents able to make their own decisions about mask usage, COVID-19 Incident Commander Scott Bookman said. “We’re moving to a spot of personal choice coming up, I think, into March,” he said. “For those who are all up to date on their vaccine in their household, I think we’re reaching a point where they are going to be able to go back to living their lives with a bit more normalcy. For those who have vulnerable people in their home, for people who work with vulnerable populations, we may still need to see more precaution.” 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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Nominations for the Arapahoe County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards, a scholarship program for exceptional high school seniors, are now open. Deadline for submissions is March 18. Visit arapahoegov.com/youthawards

We want to hear from you As Arapahoe County moves forward with the creation of a single-county public health department, we are examining the public health needs of residents and businesses. Share your input by taking weekly surveys on our website. Visit www.arapahoegov.com/health for this week’s survey or to get more information.

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Looking ahead 2022 Join us for a series of virtual town hall meetings in February. Each Commissioner will highlight projects and initiatives, as well as provide updates on the formation of the new Arapahoe County health department. Learn what’s on tap for the County, and each district, during 2022. All meetings start at 6:30 p.m. Visit arapahoegov.com/townhall for details. Upcoming dates: • Wednesday, Feb. 23: Carrie Warren-Gully, District 1 • Thursday, Feb. 24: Bill Holen, District 5

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22 years of drought in Colorado

Study says climate change made the current mega-drought worse BY CHRIS OUTCALT THE COLORADO SUN

The hot and dry conditions that have gripped the southwestern United States since 2000 account for the driest 22-year period on record stretching back 1,200 years, according to a study published Feb. 14 in the journal Nature Climate Change. What’s more, this new research finds that although there would have been a drought anyway, climate change made it considerably worse. Previous research indicated the current drought was the driest stretch since the 1500s. The new study, however, incorporated data from 2021, a particularly dry year, which led the current 22-year period to exceed the intense drought in the 1500s, researchers who studied tree ring data found. The hotter and drier climate noted by researchers has fueled wildfires, caused problems for farmers and ranchers whose livelihood depends on water for irrigation, and resulted in lower flows on the Colorado River — as well as other rivers and streams — which provides drinking water to more than 36 million people. “What’s super intriguing is the headline finding that this is the driest 22-year period since at least 800,” Brad Udall, a senior water and climate research scientist at Colorado State University’s Colorado Water Institute, said. “That’s stunning.” Udall was part of the peer-review team for the current study, which used a bank of tree ring data to reconstruct soil moisture conditions for June, July, and August during the past 1,200 years. The database, maintained by NOAA, contains information about both dead and live trees. There’s a good correlation, Udall said, between tree ring widths and soil moisture; wider

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Blue Mesa Reservoir in Gunnison County shows the effect of a water draw down on October 29, 2021. The reservoir was lowered because water was being released downstream to increase the volume of water available to downstream users that rely on the PHOTO BY DEAN KRAKEL Colorado River. Blue Mesa is fed by the Gunnison River, one of the Colorado River’s largest tributaries.

rings indicate years that received more precipitation. “This is one of the first papers that ties soil moisture to the impacts of this drought,” Udall said. Although snowpack on April 1 was either at or slightly below 100 percent of average in each of the past two years, Udall said, the spring runoff was significantly lower than expected. “Increasingly, these really warm June, July, August periods have been draining soil moisture,” Udall said. “This explains how serious the current conditions are and why we’ve been getting such terrible runoff out of reasonably good snowpack.” Spring runoff is critical to irrigated agriculture, domestic water

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that meet the moment,” said Bart Miller, healthy rivers program director at the nonprofit Western Resource Advocates. “It’s urgent that we ramp up conservation and more flexible water management to protect our rivers and our communities.” The new study estimated that climate change driven by human causes increased the severity of the drought conditions from 2000 to 2021 by 42%. In fact, without the impacts of climate change, according to the study, “2000-2021 would not even be classified as a single extended drought event.” The drought is also likely to continue, according to the study. When factoring in climate change, the current drought lasted through a SEE DROUGHT, P5

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Arapahoe High volunteer coach being investigated Allegations center on inappropriate messages to student BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

School resource officers at Arapahoe High School in January re-

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ceived information that a volunteer coach of a club sport was having inappropriate conversations on social media and over other electronic platforms with a female student, according to a news release from the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies found evidence of conversations between the two, and many of the conversations were sexual in nature, according to the news release.

Arapahoe High School sits in west Centennial at Dry Creek Road and University Boulevard. Authorities determined that there was probable cause for the charge of unlawful electronic sexual communication by a person in a position of trust, a class 6 felony, the news release said. Sheriff’s investigators arrested Virgilio San Andres, 22, on Feb. 18, according to the news release.

He was booked into the Arapahoe County jail and held without bond. San Andres was a volunteer coach at Arapahoe High School, according to Deputy John Bartmann, spokesperson for the sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s office asks anyone who has further information about the case, or anyone who believes they also may be a victim, to call the investigations tip line at 720-8748477.

the right term anymore. “We’ve been calling it a drought,” he said, “but a number of scientists have been saying this is something else.” Udall has pitched aridification as a new way to categorize the hot and dry conditions impacting the Colorado River basin and rest of the southwest.

“What it really means is the long-term warming and drying of the American West. Not every year is warmer and drier but the overall trend is in that direction,” Udall said. “My sense is that this drought is here to stay; it seems very clear to me we’re on that path.”

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Ski and Boot Lab stays true to form Highlands Ranch business provides mounts, bindings and fittings BY RACHEL LORENZ SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

For KC McCallum, the hardest part of starting his own business was naming it. The Highlands Ranch resident opened Ski & Boot Lab in 2016 after nearly 25 years of working in the ski industry — an industry he finds fun and feels lucky to be a part of. While considering names, McCallum’s brothers gave him some advice. Also small business owners, they cautioned him not to use his name but to pick something that could show up organically in potential customers’ internet searches. So McCallum took inspiration from the shop’s location instead. After looking at expensive warehouse spaces, McCallum found a laboratory to rent in a commercial building not far from Highlands Ranch Town Center. It had sturdy countertops and cabinets, ventilation, even an eyewash station. “Everything I needed” to house ski tuning equipment and set up a workshop, McCallum said. Now in its sixth season, Ski & Boot Lab mounts bindings, fits boots and tunes skis for Highlands Ranch and beyond. It has demo gear from top brands like Atomic, Blizzard,

Nordica, Lange and K2 available for rent, as well. “It’s like renting a Mercedes, BMW, Audi or Porsche,” McCallum said of the 60 or so high-end skis he purchases annually for the shop. But Ski & Boot Lab doesn’t stock merchandise for sale. Not a lip balm, sock or insole, McCallum said. However, he does sell off his demo equipment at the end of the season and can special-order items for customers. Voted “Top of the Town” for ski and snowboard service in 2020 and 2021 by readers of 5280 magazine, McCallum likes to think he’s known for his honest opinion, quick turnaround and skillful tuning. “I think people take me at my word,” when it comes to advice about equipment, he said. “I don’t have anything to sell, you know.” The shop is open 4 to 7 p.m. on weekdays, noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and at other times by appointment. Although that’s only 20 hours a week, 16-hour days are not unusual for McCallum during the season. There’s plenty to buff, scrape and sharpen when he’s not with customers, especially in a thin snow year like this year. McCullum has one employee, a buddy, who helps with waxing skis and snowboards, but McCallum does all other mounting and tuning work himself. He barely minds the extreme hours though, he said, because the hours are spent doing something he enjoys.

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Plus he has slow summers to rest, relax and spend with family. In recent years they’ve traveled to Florida for his daughter’s cheer competitions, toured Iceland and explored Colorado’s backcountry. “You’ll see me at the pool in June or whatever,” McCallum said. “I hike, bike, climb, run, ski. It’s kind of a balance there.” Before opening Ski & Boot Lab, McCallum worked for Colorado Ski

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& Golf, Sports Authority Elite and Gorsuch Ltd. where he built connections and developed expertise. He started in the ski industry while he was still a student at Highlands Ranch High School and said he’s never had a job that actually felt like a job. “The 1 a.m. stuff? It’s a little long,” McCallum said of the late nights in his lab. “But I think it’s some of the funnest times.”

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Colorado again loosens school COVID guidance State makes changes to help ‘transition to routine public health response’

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Citing a continued decline in the recent coronavirus surge, the state public health department updated its school COVID-19 guidance, laying out an option for K-12 schools to start treating the virus more like other infectious diseases in schools. The new recommended COVID response focuses more on responding to “case clusters, outbreaks, and evidence of ongoing transmission in schools” — and less on quarantining of staff and students after exposures to COVID in school, according to a state health department news release. “As COVID-19 case rates, (test) percent positivity, and hospitalization rates continue to decrease and stabilize, it is appropriate for schools to choose a more typical routine disease control model,” Dr. Rachel Herlihy, state epidemiologist, said in the release. She added: “This approach will help schools, parents, and teachers continue in-person learning with fewer disruptions, but schools should consider transitioning to this option cautiously, as moving too soon could result in an increase in transmission.” The announcement cautioned that school administrators should be prepared for the emergence of new coronavirus variants or “substantial waning immunity” and the need to switch back to a focus on individual COVID cases. Moving away from quarantine Strategies that would not be continued in a more-routine COVID response model — unless a cluster or outbreak is detected — include: • Individual case investigation and contact tracing. Contact tracing is a term for when public health workers notify people that may have been exposed to someone with COVID. • Quarantine of students and staff with school-associated exposures to COVID. But given the much greater risk of household exposures compared to non-household exposures, schools should continue to follow quarantine guidance for students and staff who report household exposures, according to the state health department. Practices that would remain under a more-routine response model include: • Continuing to encourage vaccination of staff and students. • Following isolation requirements for students and staff who are ill or have tested positive for COVID. “Isolation” refers to the steps a person should take after a confirmed infection. Quarantine, on the other hand, is when people avoid others after exposure to the virus and wait to see whether sickness occurs. • Continuing to support regular mask use by staff and students even when not required by local public health orders. The federal Centers

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for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to recommend indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students and visitors to K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status. • Implement new cluster or outbreak detection strategies, including public health reporting of school absenteeism data and participation in wastewater surveillance. Testing can be used to show amounts of COVID in an area’s wastewater. The state health department is exploring funding mechanisms to support that work, according to the state’s COVID website. When to relax guidance The state health department’s suggested implementation date for the transition to the looser guidance is Feb. 28, but the department cautioned that the move should also depend on the level of COVID spread nearby. “To avoid an increase in outbreaks and greater disruption to in-person learning, schools should ideally transition to a routine disease control model once local transmission risk falls below a high or substantial level and stabilizes,” the department said in the news release. A routine disease-control model would more closely align COVID efforts with public health response strategies that are used for other infectious diseases in schools, according to the news release. When it will be safe to begin treating COVID like a routine disease is unclear, given the uncertainty surrounding how the pandemic will continue to unfold. Recently, the more-contagious nature of the omicron variant fueled sky-high rates of new COVID cases while at the same time causing lesssevere illness than the earlier delta variant. Public health analysts recently cited high levels of immunity in Colorado due to either infection or vaccination, according to a TriCounty Health Department news release in late January. While “natural immunity may not last as long as that from vaccines, it will likely last at least three months,

providing a bridge to the warmer months of the year when COVID-19 transmission is less of a risk,” TriCounty Health wrote in the release. But “we can’t be certain that prior infection with any particular variant will protect against future ones, which is why we think that up-todate vaccination — which is more likely to have broader protection — is so important,” John Douglas, the head of Tri-County Health said. It’s unclear whether COVID variants will become milder or more severe in the future, Douglas added. ‘Test to Stay’ offers way out of quarantine The state health department recently launched a “Test to Stay” program to provide a pathway out of quarantine for students and staff with school-associated exposures to COVID if they remain asymptomatic and test negative twice, according to a Feb. 1 news release. School administrators may also choose to include staff and students with non-household community exposures to COVID to participate in Test to Stay, according to the release. Enrollment in the Test to Stay program is optional for schools, according to the state’s COVID website. Under the program, the state health department provides schools with Abbott BinaxNOW rapid overthe-counter tests, the release said. The program is open to everyone, but individuals who are up to date on their vaccinations do not have to quarantine after being exposed to someone at school who tested positive for COVID, according to the release. People are considered up to date if they have received all the recommended vaccinations, including a third, or booster, dose for those 12 and older, according to the release. Unvaccinated individuals who choose not to participate in Test to Stay and who are exposed to a positive case at school would generally not be allowed to remain at school and would need to complete the normal five-day quarantine, followed by five days of wearing a well-fitting mask in school, according to the release.

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Looking at ways to live with heart failure Frightening diagnosis can be followed with effective treatments BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

About 6.2 million adults in the U.S.s are living with heart failure and there are almost 900,000 new cases diagnosed each year. The course of treatment and patient prognosis can vary greatly by individual. With February being American Heart Month, Colorado Community Media caught up with Miriam Halazon, a nurse practitioner with The Medical Center of Aurora’s Heart Failure Clinic. Below are answers to questions involving heart failure. Does heart failure mean my heart has stopped working or may stop working? For many the diagnosis of heart failure is terrifying, as the word “failure” instills fear of imminent death. While heart failure is a serious chronic condition, and it does require medical management, there are therapies that improve outcomes, including longevity and quality of life. Heart failure means the heart has become weak and is not able to pump blood the way it should. A healthy heart is a strong muscle that pumps blood continuously through the circulatory system, beating in an organized way, supplying oxygenrich blood to the body’s cells. When you have heart failure, the heart is unable to keep up with the workload. It keeps working but can’t pump enough blood to the body to meet its needs for nutrients and oxygen. Heart failure can worsen over time and requires watchful care and treatment. Many people with heart failure lead normal, active lives because they take care of themselves by improving their lifestyle including eating healthy, exercising, showing up for appointments with a heart failure provider, and taking medications correctly. Once a patient with heart failure is perscribed medication, are they good to go? Medication is an important cor-

The Heart Failure Clinic at The Medical Center of Aurora/Aurora Denver Cardiology Associates include Dr. Richard Jantz, at left, NP COURTESY PHOTO Miriam Halazon, and Nurse Alicia Chapman.

nerstone of heart failure management. Evidence-based research has provided clinical data which shows improvement in outcomes when patients are managed appropriately with medical therapy. Through the use of clinical data, standardized medical treatment guidelines have been developed and are recommended through organizations such as American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and Heart Failure Society of America. Medication management is dependent upon your type of heart failure. For many patients, this may include between four and six different medications. With each medication there is an optimal recommended dose. These medications work to improve heart muscle function. Unfortunately, starting all the recommended medications at their

optimal dosing is not well tolerated. When starting these medications there is an art to the medicine – starting the medications and increasing dosing is a collaborative practice between patient and physician which occurs over several weeks to months. It is important for patients to be active participants in their care, noting how they feel on their medications and with each dose increase (side effects), monitoring their blood pressures, and communicating concerns with their provider. In our practice we plan to see patients every week while we are working to get their medications started and titrated up to optimal dosing. There is a real partnership between doctor and patients. The goal is to help patients move from novice to expert in the understanding and management of their heart failure diagnosis. It is often difficult in other health-care settings to be able to see patients this frequently – but this is the benefit of a specialized heart failure clinic. Once heart failure improves, can a patient stop taking medications? No, not at this time. Clinical evidence at this time suggests that we should continue effective treatments indefinitely. One trial, the TRED-HF trial, was a randomized study in which patients who had improved heart muscle function back to normal were taken off of their medications over a 16-week period. The study had a 44% drop in their heart muscle function within just eight weeks. This trial had limitations, but clearly suggests that we should not discontinue medical treatment

once heart muscle function has improved. What are lifestyle changes that can improve quality of life and outcomes? 1. Diet - limit sodium intake and monitor fluid intake. This should be discussed with guidances provided by a physician as it can change based on heart failure symptoms and severity. 2. Exercise – Exercise helps your heart and it is recommended to get at least 30 minutes per day most days of the week. But again … talk with a health care provider before beginning to exercise to set goals. Sometimes your provider may order cardiac rehab. Cardiac rehab helps patients in a monitored setting with medical support to regain strength and stamina, achieve nutrition and exercise guidance, track progress, and encourages self-management and independence. 3. Weigh yourself daily – By weighing yourself daily, you can spot changes in weight, which could signal an increase in fluid and exacerbation of heart failure. Early notification to provider of weight changes can improve management. 4. Avoid alcohol – Alcohol damages cells, including heart cells, and can further weaken already weak heart muscles. 5. Stick to medication plan – Medications can’t work if you do not take them as you should. Never stop taking medication without discussing with a doctor first. Discuss all side effects with physician. (Editor’s Note: The answers in this story were only changed for length, clarity and grammar.)

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Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters to run for Colorado’s top election official The Republican announced her candidacy on a show by Steve Bannon BY JESSE PAUL THE COLORADO SUN

Embattled Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who was briefly jailed two weeks ago on charges of obstructing a peace officer and obstructing government operations, said she is running to become Colorado’s top election official. Peters, a Republican, announced her candidacy to become Colorado secretary of state on Monday on a show run and hosted by Steve Bannon, the controversial former adviser to former President Donald Trump. Bannon was indicted in recent months on suspicion of being in contempt of Congress. “Colorado deserves a secretary of state who will stand up to the Biden administration that wants to run our country into the ground with nationalized elections,” she said. Peters is under grand jury investigation for a security breach of her county’s election system after she allegedly allowed an unauthorized person to attend a sensitive Dominion Voting Systems software update and facilitate the digital copying of her election system. Peters, who has spread conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election being stolen, has not formally filed to run to be Colorado

secretary of state. She was initially running for reelection to a second four-year term as Mesa County’s clerk and recorder. She cannot simultaneously run for both positions. There are a few other Republicans running this year to be Colorado’s secretary of state, including Pam Anderson, Jefferson County’s former clerk and recorder and the former leader of the Colorado County Clerks Association. Anderson has been critical of Peters and has rejected baseless claims that the 2020 presidential election was stolen. Anderson and Peters are running to unseat Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, a Democrat. Peters was barred from having an oversight role in the 2021 election because of the ongoing local, state and federal criminal investigations into her conduct. Griswold is seeking to bar her from having an oversight role in the 2022 election. Griswold on Monday called Peters “unfit” to be secretary of state and “a danger to Colorado elections.” “Peters compromised voting equipment to try to prove conspiracies, costing Mesa County taxpayers nearly $1 million dollars,” Griswold said. “She works with election deniers, spreads lies about elections, was removed from overseeing the 2021 Mesa County election, and is under criminal investigation by a grand jury. Colorado needs a secretary of state who will uphold the will of the people; not one who embraces conspiracies and risks

Mesa County Clerk and Recorder Tina Peters speaks during the Truth and Justice Rally at the old Mesa County Courthouse on December 1, 2021, in Grand Junction. PHOTO BY HUGH CAREY

Coloradans’ right to vote.” Griswold has already been invoking Peters in fundraising emails for her 2022 election, pointing to Peters as the reason why voters should elect to her another term as Colorado’s top election official. Peters’ arrest two weeks ago came as she was being investigated for allegedly filming a court hearing for her deputy, Belinda Knisley, who is facing felony and misdemeanor charges. The Associated Press reports Peters is accused of resisting police efforts to seize the iPad she allegedly used to record the hearing. Peters allegedly tried to kick an officer who was trying to arrest her, according to an arrest warrant affidavit.

David Winney, a Colorado Springs man who also has questioned the results of the 2020 presidential election, and Mike O’Donnell, a nonprofit executive who lives in Kirk, are also running for the GOP secretary of state nomination. O’Donnell objects to Election Day voter registration and claims that many registered voters aren’t citizens. Colorado’s primary will be held June 28.

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‘Perceived’ Creek bomb threat based on Facebook interaction Conversation with parent led to investigation; police found no credible threat BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A Cherry Creek parent’s Facebook interaction with a man who lives outside the school district led to an investigation of a “perceived bomb threat” that pushed the district to move the Feb. 15 school board meeting to a “location under secured perimeter,” according to the district and a police report. In a Facebook messenger conversation, Donald Laconte, a 55-year-old Denver man, asked Molly Lamar, 47, about the location of West Middle School, where a Feb. 14 Cherry Creek school board meeting was set to take place in Greenwood Village. “When Don asks where the school is he replies with a thumb’s up emoji, a ‘bomb’ emoji, and the ‘bang’ emoji. Molly then gives Don the address and time of the meeting,” according to a Greenwood Village police report provided to Colorado Community Media. Authorities on the night of Feb. 11 became aware of interaction between Laconte and Lamar through Safe2Tell, an anonymous reporting tip line and online platform commonly used in school communities, according to Greenwood Village police. “Don responds to all of Molly’s angry posts with comments like … ‘Maam it’s getting closer to ignition I’m right beside all the way Happy Vday,’” police cite the Safe2Tell report as saying. It did not appear that Laconte made a “direct threat,” but based on the emoji and the use of the word “ignition,” an officer believed the situation should be reviewed by police and Cherry Creek School District security, the police report says. ‘Never actually attended’ a meeting Lamar made a post about the Cherry Creek district, and Laconte commented on the post and included a “bomb, explosion, and thumbs up

The front of West Middle School in Greenwood Village, pictured on Feb. 20. The school is where a Feb. 14 Cherry Creek school board PHOTO BY ELLIS ARNOLD meeting was set to take place.

emoji,” another part of the police report says. It’s unclear in the report whether officers were referring to two separate interactions by mentioning a post and a conversation. Another officer called Lamar to discuss the post and concern surrounding it, according to the report. Lamar, who lives in the Greenwood Village area, told the officer that she is a “vocal parent who often stands up for what she believes in,” the report says. “As of recent she has been vocal about the CCSD teachers union and this has caused some people to not like her,” the report says. “During the last (Cherry Creek) school board election she supported a candidate by the name of Jen Gibbons.” During the Gibbons campaign, Lamar would often comment on posts Gibbons made, and Laconte would also comment on the posts, according to the report. Incumbent Kelly Bates won the race over Gibbons in the election that ended Nov. 2. Laconte also started commenting on things “she posted on her own page,” the report says, appear to refer to Lamar. At some point, Lamar accepted a Facebook friend request from Laconte but did not realize it until now, the report cites Lamar as saying. “Don often commented on her post FROM $

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with emojis and often they were the same bomb, explosion, and thumbs up emojis,” the report says. Lamar had “never thought much of it” based on speaking to Laconte online, the report adds. Lamar has never met Laconte in person, she told police. “Molly was very receptive to my call and understood where there the emojis could be alarming,” the second officer wrote in the report. By phone, Laconte told police he understood why what he wrote could be concerning and that he “certainly never meant it to taken that way,” the report says. Laconte told police he recently took an interest in Cherry Creek School District. He “has never actually attended a CCSD board meeting,” the report says. “He would never harm anyone on the board or at the district and has no intentions of bombing anyone,” the report cites Laconte as saying. “He uses those emojis because he thinks Molly is a firecracker and appreciates her standing up for what he believes in.” Laconte thought about attending the Feb. 14 board meeting but “did not have a good way to get there and now thought that it might be a bad idea given the concerns,” the report says. “He was very apologetic and thanked me for talking with him.” ‘Documented criminal history’ The perceived threat originated from “an individual with a documented criminal history,” a post on the school board meeting webpage said. Laconte has a lengthy court history, online court records show. In part, that includes pleading guilty to an assault charge in 2014, pleading guilty to criminal mischief in 2019, pleading guilty to menacing in 2019 and pleading guilty to “felony menacing-real/simulated weapon” in 2010, according to the records. Concerns come amid recent threats in area The Cherry Creek school board held its Feb. 14 regular meeting at a “location under secured perimeter” due to what the district called a perceived bomb threat that targeted the school board meeting, according to a post on the school board

meeting webpage. Greenwood Village police investigated the situation and didn’t find any credible threats, so the police department was not taking further action, according to police Cmdr. Joe Gutgsell. No schools or other district buildings were put on lockdown or secure perimeter related to the perceived threat, Abbe Smith, district spokesperson, said on Feb. 14. Some schools were on secure perimeter status in Aurora for reasons unrelated to the perceived threat, but they were taken off that status, Smith said on Feb. 14. The concerns of a threat in Cherry Creek came against the backdrop of threats sent to Littleton Public Schools Superintendent Brian Ewert and the Littleton school board — including death threats — following controversy over a district-hosted COVID vaccine clinic. Those threats began shortly after two videos surfaced showing a 15-year-old Littleton High School student and a 16-year-old homeschooled student lying to clinic staff at Heritage High School on Jan. 21 about age and parental consent as part of a deliberate attempt to shut down the clinic. The perceived threat to the Cherry Creek school board did not appear to be connected to the threats that the Littleton school district recently received, Smith said. A Jefferson County school board study session on Feb. 9 was abruptly closed to the public, and the Jefferson County Education Center was secured due to a direct threat made against Superintendent Tracy Dorland and district leadership. In the notice about that incident sent to families of district students, no further information was given. Cherry Creek Superintendent Christopher Smith was “disturbed and saddened” that the Cherry Creek board couldn’t hold its meeting as planned, but given recent threats made against nearby school districts, Cherry Creek needed to take the potential threat seriously, he said during the Feb. 14 meeting. “We’re making sure we’re keeping not only ourselves but our community safe,” Superintendent Smith said.

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difference makers. If you were to meet him today and look at what he has accomplished e in his life, from being a decorated Marine h serving our country, a highway patrolman, a f top performing salesman, and a top perform- t ing vice president, you would never guess that he was a guy who needed a hand up, guidance, or hope and encouragement in his life. But the truth is we all do, and those people who provided support to Kim “Sarge” Harrington probably have helped countless others too, one person at a time. “It is more noble to give yourself completely t to one individual than to labor diligently for t the salvation of the masses” - Dag Hammar- l c skjold t I know that as I look back on my own life, p I too can name the people who have always been right by my side. I can name the people m who had such a positive influence on what I would do personally and professionally, and m who and what I would eventually become. Andi I thank them all regularly. What are those moments in time for you? Who are those people who make up those moments in time for you? When you think about them, what do you specifically remember and appreciate? What I have found is most of us who have received a blessing from a positive difference maker in our lives is that we typically go out and try and be a difference maker for others. So, let’s go back to “Sarge” Harrington. After all those people who contributed to his life taking on new meaning, he himself went on to serve our country. He served as a police officer. He served all of his clients as a

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Funds needed for early childhood education

ver the years there have been many significant changes in my profession as an early childhood educator. It’s a very GUEST unique industry, as we are highly COLUMN regulated by the government since we work with children, yet don’t receive enough government financial assistance to make this business model work. For Cynthia Sumner example, when I first started, the ratio of children to teachers was very high. In 2-year-old rooms, the ratio was 12 children to one adult, making it difficult to give each child the attention they deserve. The ratios have changed for the better, but the difficulty of the work has increased and the pay has not. Planning, cleaning, and potty training (only a small portion of the necessary work) are all part of a teacher’s day, and many are stretched very thin. Teachers and staff who work in early childhood education are committed and passionate to seeing children thrive. Since I was a child, I always wanted to be a teacher. Once I entered high school, I found out that they offered classes in programs designed to teach a trade, so I chose the early

childhood education program. The course offered was at college level, which I attended while also working at a pre-school in the afternoon to gain the experience necessary to complete the program. I was so inspired that I moved on to college, obtaining my degree in early childhood education. Here I am, 47 years later, still doing what I love: teaching the littlest members of our society. I introduce them to new concepts such as math, reading, science, language and art, and watch them socialize with others while playing on the playground. These concepts are all immeasurably important for a developing child. Child care educators also work hard to provide a clean, well-organized room, healthy food and a safe place to be while separated from their parents. Teachers do their best to take every child’s needs into consideration when planning educational goals, regardless of the low pay. We are indeed the workforce behind the workforce that makes the American economy grow; without child care providers, parents cannot get back to work. Child care is essential for boosting labor force participation, particularly for women. The December 2021 jobs report shows that we are still down over 100,000 child care jobs relative to where we were before the pandemic. This is bad news for all and a reminder that it is vital for the federal government to invest in

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top salesperson. And he continues to lift up and motivate the team he leads today. He volunteers in his community, and he gives back all the time. And he gives back one person at a time. He is a difference maker. So how about you? Where can you make a difference? Do you feel like it must be a big gesture of differ-

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child care. The need for qualified personnel in schools is crucial and cannot be ignored, nor can the quality of tools at a teacher’s disposal. The equipment that preschools have to buy is very expensive due to regulations. In one situation, the director of my child care decided it was time to replace all the cribs in the two infant rooms, a total of 15 cribs. In less than six months the regulations changed for the cribs, so they had to buy 15 more cribs. At that time the cribs that had to be bought were $300-$400 apiece. The fire cribs are $100 more and each room needs two for 10 children. One table is $300, the chairs are $30 each. Not to mention art easels, paints, markers, paper, blocks, oh my goodness it goes on and on. These necessary things also need to be replaced as time goes by, which adds up in dollars spent very quickly. Parents and teachers can no longer bear the cost of running a quality school. Parents with very young children are paying the same money as rent, and that’s for each child. So with two young children a parent could be paying $3,000 a month just

to keep the children in care, and themselves working. Many families are in a dire situation when it comes to affording child care. As a teacher I could not afford to have both my children in my school, so I had to quit my job to care for my children. The system that is in place isn’t working. Families are being left behind, and the cost is unbearable; if we could at least subsidize just half of the tuition for every child, it would make a huge difference. Allocated money could be used for bolstering teacher salaries, improving equipment and supplies, and relieving the financial burden placed squarely on families. The time is now to come forward and say: yes, American families need early childhood education. The Senate must pass the Build Back Better Act with early childhood education investments to bring quality care and education to America’s children. Together, let us ensure that hundreds of thousands of children across the country have access to safe and fun places to learn and grow. Cynthia Sumner is an early childhood education teacher from Littleton.

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Exploring the stories, realities and misconceptions of van life BY ROBERT TANN RTANN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

W Van life Juanca La Ross, 33, has been living in his van, a Ram ProMaster, since July. “I have this constant journey to keep traveling,” La Ross said. COURTESY OF JUANCA LA ROSS

hen he was a teacher, Matt Felser built his first van in the parking lot of Vail Mountain School, much to the chagrin of staff. “I was a very good teacher but a very poor builder,” said Felser, who, through the help of friends and thousands of hours on YouTube, converted a used Ram ProMaster into a new home on wheels. Van life, once a niche experience for die-hard nomads, has taken root in communities across Colorado and the U.S. as people look for ways to combine more travel with environmental sustainability and affordable living. In 2019, the first year Felser began living in his van full time, the U.S. Census Bureau counted 140,000 vans, RVs or boats as housing units, up from 102,000 in 2016. As van life communities grow, it’s hard to paint them with a single brushstroke. While the rise of #VanLife on social media has given some a window into the world, for most people, the reality of van life differs from its portrayal on Instagram. “The misperceptions are put into these extremes … it’s either for the ultrawealthy … or for the outcasts of society

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A business takes hold Felser, who had taught seventh- and eighth-grade Spanish and coachedhigh school lacrosse and soccer, left his job in spring 2019 after he reconnected with Dave Ramsey, an old college friend. Ramsey had been living in an RV for three years, and Felser had begun living in his ProMaster in order to afford a down payment for a house he bought in the Vail Valley, which he was renting out. The two both saw a need in the market for more affordable vans and decided to open their own business, Dave & Matt Vans, which they run out of Gypsum. With a team of 11 who all live in vans full time, the shop orders in “empty tin can” ProMasters that can be built out with livable amenities for a belowmarket rate. Costs for outfitted vans range from $65,000 to $90,000, according to Felser, who said his shop offers an alternative to vans, RVs and trailers that can cost between $100,000 and $200,000. “Van life changed our lives, and we wanted to give people that ability and option,” Felser said. Over the past three years, the shop has seen about 350 clients, Felser said. Much of their business came after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Felser said, with May 2020 seeing 10 times the amount of inquiries than the shop typically received. Felser attributes the boom to a desire for escape felt among the millions who were forced to work from home and socially isolate. For the first time in many people’s careers, they now have the opportunity to work from wherever they want. “That change and shift in paradigm have allowed people to pursue this lifestyle,” he said. Along with the pandemic, Colorado’s continued affordable housing crisis has pushed many to look for alternative means of housing that won’t break the bank. Felser said he’s worked with many clients who have turned to vans

Van life changed our lives, and we wanted to give people that ability and option

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The view from Juanca La Ross’ van during his travels through Colorado. COURTESY OF JUANCA LA ROSS

The inside of Austin Abelkis’ van, which he has lived in with his girlfriend Alice Fors since August. COURTESY OF AUSTIN ABELKIS AND ALICE FORS

The Gypsum-based shop Dave & Matt Vans has had over 300 clients since it began three years ago. The COVID-19 pandemic also led to an increase in COURTESY OF DAVE AND MATT VANS demand.

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rather than renting or buying a home, which in Colorado is averaged to cost over $500,000. While Felser now lives in his Vail townhouse, he still takes off in his van whenever he finds the free time. “I go on week- and month-long adventures whenever I can,” he said. “The van is both my car and my vacation home.” ‘My whole life in one place’ Since August, Austin Abelkis has lived in his ProMaster, which he purchased for about $60,000, with his girlfriend Alice Fors and their two dogs. There were several reasons why Abelkis, who is 26 and grew up in Boulder County, said he was ready for the change. He was paying $1,000 in rent each month for an apartment he barely stayed at. He loved taking advantage of Colorado’s outdoor offerings, from climbing to hiking. And he had a job with an outdoor footwear company that required him to travel around the country for events. “I was just ready to minimize, have my whole life in one place,” Abelkis said. “It feels like a much smaller footprint you’re putting out into the environment.” With a 20-gallon water tank that lasts the couple a week and solar panels on the van’s roof, the two feel they are making a difference in terms of conservation. “It’s just realizing that you don’t need so much and you can live with a lot less than you think,” Abelkis said. The couple has enjoyed various trips through the country including along the West Coast and in the Southwest. For Abelkis, the freedom to move your home to wherever you want it to be is one of the biggest rewards of van living. “Stop off for the night, light some candles, make some dinner, wake up and you’re at the Grand Canyon or you’re at the redwoods,” he said. But it’s not always easy. At about 80 inches wide and 236 inches long, managing life for two in such a space can have its challenges. “Our kitchen is next to our bed, so sometimes, tomato sauce gets in our sheets,” Abelkis said. And when utilities go awry, such as a light that’s out or a clogged drain, there are few opportunities to call someone when on the road, forcing Austin to be his own electrician and plumber. And having two dogs — one a pug and the other a pointer mix — only adds to the minimal space. “It has its up and downs for sure … the small space can be very challenging for us,” Fors said. But Abelkis and Fors said they

wouldn’t have it any other way. “That feeling of waking up in nature is just amazing,” Fors said. Before COVID, many people centered their lives around their work, but now, more people are realizing there are new opportunities to consider, Austin said. “(Van life) is breaking out of that cycle,” he said. “I can live my life and explore the world — life is short.” Chasing adventure and asking for understanding For Juanca La Ross, adventure is what drives him in his van life. “I have this constant journey to keep traveling,” La Ross said. Born in Lima, Peru, La Ross spent his later teen years and early 20s in Florida. But after graduating from college, he yearned for a landscape of nearby mountains reminiscent of the ones he grew up in. Colorado seemed an obvious choice. In August 2020, La Ross joined Felser’s company, working to build vans like his for others who wanted to experience the lifestyle. “As I started building them, it became clear that I could live in one of them and would be happy living in one of them,” said La Ross, who began living in a ProMaster he purchased from work in July of last year. Now he spends his free time rock climbing, hiking, snowboarding and exploring the country’s Southwest. “I can continue to do the activities I love without having to sacrifice too much time commuting or too much freedom,” he said. Josh Ness, 33, also an employee of Dave & Matt Vans, said his choice to live more nomadically gave him a “more fulfilling lifestyle.” Ness is an avid hiker and has climbed 47 of Colorado’s 58 14,000-foot-high mountains, also known as 14ers. “When it’s not freezing outside, you’ll find me on a mountain hiking,” he said. Still, for all its opportunities, van life comes with a misperception many are still trying to shake off. For Ness, he has had to deal with suspicious looks and the occasional questioning by police, even when he parks legally during appropriate hours. “We’re normal people just like everybody else, enjoying our life, living our lives as best we can,” Ness said. Abelkis said van life is often glorified through social media. “The Instagram ideal of it is not even remotely what it is at all,” he said. For Felser, van life is not a onesize-fits-all identity, but a way of living that brings together a myriad of people. “Van life means something different to everyone — that’s the beauty of it,” he said. “To me, that’s an adventure — to go to the places I want to go and do the things I want to do.”

Austin Abelkis and Alice Fors with their two dogs. “It has its ups and downs for sure ... the small space can be very challenging for us,” Fors said. “(But) that feeling of waking up in nature is just amazing.” OURTESY OF ALICE FORS

Matt Felser, who did what he could to retrofit his van while on a teacher’s salary, said he wanted to make van life more accessible and affordable through his shop. COURTESY OF DAVE AND MATT VANS

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Colorado Symphony gets new conductor

eter Oundjian will be the next principal conductor of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, following a career of conducting around the world after SONYA’S decades as a SAMPLER solo violonist. He will take a leading role in planning the orchestra’s season, reimagining the traditional symphonic model, including Sonya Ellingboe six Classics performances. He has been a visiting professor at Yale University since 1981 and spent 14 years as first violinist of the famous Tokyo String Quartet. Ticket information: coloradosymphony.org. Student art show Littleton High School art students, seniors and baccalaureate, will curate, hang and stage a special exhibit at the Depot Art Gallery on March 1 to 13 as part of the baccalaureate graduation requirement. A public reception is planned from 4 to 6 p.m. on March 10. The Depot Art Gallery, at 2069 W. Powers Ave. in Littleton, is close to LHS and welcomes the work by young artists as community involvement for Littleton Fine Arts Guild members, while students get a glimpse of their future as artists. ‘Animal Farm’ Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, presents Nelson S. Bond’s adaptation of George Orwell’s “Animal Farm” in rotation with “The Liar” and “Stick Fly,” through May 19, performed by the center’s talented 11-member Repertory Theatre Company. See arvadacenter.org for ticket information. (“Stick Fly” opens March 18.) Kirkland Museum The yellow-tiled Kirkland

Peter Oundjian will be the next principal conductor of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra and will take a leading role in planning COURTESY PHOTO the orchestra’s season.

Museum, 1201 Bannock St., Denver, begins a series of lectures about Frank Lloyd Wright, in conjunction with a Kirkland exhibit, on 6:30 p.m. March 3 in the Sharp Auditorium at the Denver Art Museum. Dr. Jack Quinan of Boulder will speak. He is a curator emeritus at the Wrightdesigned Martin House. Two windows from that house have been exhibited at the Kirkland and will be returned. Member tickets, $25; general public, $35. kirklandmuseum.org, 303832-8576, ext 201. DMNS “Egypt: Time of the Pharaohs” opens at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, on Feb. 25. Great museum introduction for kids, although I no longer recall where that Egypt unit falls in the curriculum. This museum does a fine

job of exhibitions that work for young and older ... Pharaohs, Sacred Spaces, Personal Adornment and more. dmns. org/egypt, 303-370-6000. Newman Center “National Geographic LIVE: Secrets of Whales with Brian Skerry” will be at the Newman Center at 7:30 p.m. on April 5. Tickets: $34 plus service fees. 303-871-7720, newmancenterpresents.com. New classes listed Art Students League of Denver, 200 Grant St., Denver, lists new classes. See asld.org. Columbine Genealogy In-person and Zoom information for a March 12 Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society event: Janet Rupert, president, Pennsylvania Chapter, will walk members through research on acquisi-

tion of land from Pennsylvania proprietors or the commonwealth/state at 1 p.m. In person: Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 8545 E. Dry Creek Road, Centennial. ColumbineGenealogy.com. Guests who want to attend by Zoom should request a Zoom link by sending an email at least 24 hours ahead to ColumbineGenealogy@gmail.com. DAM Denver Art Museum will present “Age of Armor: Treasures from the Higgins Collection at the Worcester Art Museum” from May 15 to Sept. 22. More info to come. denverartmuseum.org. While the COVID-19 pandemic continues, public events frequently are canceled or rescheduled. Check with organizers before you go. Masks and proof of vaccination are standard at

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Mountain Vista creates space experience 9-year-old with cystic fibrosis gets wish BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The gymnasium at Mountain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch was transformed into a spaceship landing on Mars last week as part of an effort to make one 9-year-old’s wish come true. Through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Mountain Vista students participated in the annual Make-A-Wish week, when they help raise funds for the national organization and do something special for children. On Feb. 11, the Mountain Vista students went all out for Walter, a local 9-year-old with cystic fibrosis. Sarah Grosh, the Colorado director of community development for Make-A-Wish, said Walter’s wish was to have a space experience. Since they could not actually send Walter to space, Grosh said Mountain Vista students came together to do the next best thing. With a space suit and crew, Walter boarded a homemade spaceship, gave commands and landed on Mars, where he explored the planet, encountered aliens, and making peace by giving them Reese’s Pieces. Before leaving the planet, Walter also led the crew in posting the “be a good person,” flag. All of this was done in a gymnasium full of 2,000 screaming students cheering Walter on. Following the trip to Mars, Walter told the audience that space travel is important for astronomers to continue discovering life on other planets and to see what can help here on Earth. After the simulated space trip, the surprises for Walter continued. Walter was surprised to see real-life astronaut Ron Garan. Garan applauded the turnout and experience the Mountain Vista students created. “I have done amazing things and been to incredible places,” he said. “This is one of the most impressive. Thank you all for what you’re doing and what you will do to make life here as beautiful as it is from space.” Garan gave Walter a patch that he flew to the International Space Station, estimating it traveled more than 65 million miles away. In applauding Mountain Vista efforts, Grosh said this is the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s 10th year working with the high school. “Every year I struggle with what to say,” she said. “What has happened here today is incredible. Wish week is an amazing program. No one does wish week like Mountain Vista. You gave the generosity of your time and talent. You care so incredibly much.” In fundraising, Grosh said Mountain Vista students have raised more than $1 million for the foundation over the years. As the assembly came to an end, when asked, Walter said, “It was a great experience and something very intense.”

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‘Space to wonder’ lets imagination roam Museum gallery offers premier photo exhibit with five-decade history BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Littleton Fine Arts Committee challenged photographers in the call for artists to the 2022 “Through the Eye of the Camera” exhibit, a show the committee has run for more than 50 years, following the initial suggestion of late member Gene Kramer, who was ad director for a large company and knew a number of skilled local photographers. It has grown in popularity and was at one time the exhibit that drew the most guests to the opening receptions hosted by the committee back when that was possible. Area photographers enjoyed comparing notes with each other regarding cameras and other equipment, and I hope they will be able to enjoy a lively community again next year. In the meantime, we invite them to visit singly ... the variety of ways of seeing our world is endlessly fascinating. “There is no science to explain what causes us to admire those things that strike us as amazing! But wonder is a shared human emotion, some would say the

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hallmark of human experience,” said juror Rupert Jenkins. Jenkins is a freelance photography curator, who is working on a possible book of “Outside Influences: Photography in Colorado 1945-1995.” His choice of 41 images for this exhibit, “Space to Wonder,” will be displayed through March 12 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Open during museum hours, the exhibit leads a viewer to contemplate what the artist may have been thinking as they chose/composed each image. Titles may add to one’s ideas, but it’s fun to speculate on a given artist’s reaction to a subject as it was translated into a framed work. Photographers submitted both color and blackand-white prints and most labels share type of camera and paper used, since the camaraderie of the reception is missing. Jenkins’ selection for Best of Show is Marshal Clark’s “Muonionalusta No. 37,” The artist asks, “What can create more wonder than the night sky?” His winning print is described as “a photomicrograph of a tint: Photographic print of A00.044, etched and captured at 500x. The structures found in iron meteorites are unique, forming some 4.5 billion years ago and do not form naturally on earth.” If one Googles, they find that Clark is a metallurgical engineer, living in Palmer Lake, where

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Colorado mental health professionals incensed after Medicaid forum BY JENNIFER BROWN THE COLORADO SUN

A virtual forum intended to identify the “pain points” between exasperated mental health therapists and the state Medicaid department left some care providers shouting, shaking in anger and venting their rage in the meeting’s chat box. The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing hired a consulting group that specializes in conflict resolution for the hour-long forum on Feb. 17, which left many of the 160 therapists, psychologists and social workers who attended more incensed than when they logged on. “I’m a little bit shaky with anger about this,” said Andrew Rose, a psychotherapist and director of Boulder Emotional Wellness, his voice booming through his microphone. “We are not going to be blown off by corporate. This has been completely inappropriate. Providers are quitting!” The forum, intended to clear the air, comes after months — if not years — of intense frustration among mental health providers in private practice who want to treat patients covered by Medicaid, the government insurance program for those with low income or disabilities. The state Medicaid division contracts with companies, called Regional Accountable Entities, to credential mental health professionals and reimburse them for providing therapy to Medicaid clients. The system is rife with administrative burdens, convoluted requirements and — most frustrating for therapists — delays in payment and “clawbacks” in which a regional entity has asked mental health providers to return money they’ve already been reimbursed for services they already provided. Mental health professionals said they expected they would get to vent their frustrations and seek solutions during the forum. Instead, two mediators asked them to log into an instant polling website on their cell phones and respond to questions, including whether they felt the process was “moving in the right direction” and what was currently going

well. As the answers were displayed live on the screen in colorful words and graphs, mental health workers quickly got annoyed. “If I could clarify,” interrupted Danielle Patterson, a licensed clinical social worker in Colorado Springs, “we are not welcome to share our complaints and concerns today? We are here to watch your presentation?” She later posted in the meeting chat box, saying the Medicaid division has failed to respond to their concerns for more than two years. “We have been trying to work with them for years with no response, gaslighting, worse policies, retaliation, etc.” The mediators and staff from the state Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, which oversees the Medicaid division, attempted to keep the presentation on track. They promised future meetings, small-group breakout sessions and suggested people fill out “grievance forms.” “Today is not the day we are just going to take 165 people talking at the same time because no one is going to be able to hear that,” said Allison Faeder with Arrow Performance Group, a Denver consulting company. When only half of those at the forum responded to a survey question, Faeder said, “I’m going to take that as a win given the amount of heat in this conversation.” And later, her fellow mediator, Julie Auger, made a point of acknowledging the sentiment in the virtual room. “You’re not getting paid. Let’s call it what it is. That sucks. It’s wrong,” Auger said. “If I had my magic pixie dust, it would be taken care of right now.” Medicaid officials said they were committed to sorting out the problems and that they are talking to regional entities to make sure mental health providers will get paid. Melissa Eddleman, with the state Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, said the forum was not just an exercise but a path toward solutions. “This is really about systemic change,” she said. Throughout the one-hour meeting, the chat streamed:

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“Can you folks just connect as human beings? Can’t you see trust is a major issue here? Hear the providers,” wrote Doreen Hills, a therapist in Fort Morgan. “We are tired of never getting solutions. Simply put: You get paid, we don’t,” wrote Nola Knudsen, a counselor in Fairplay and Bailey. “This needs to be a priority solution.” By the time the meeting ended, Medicaid providers said they were sick of being told to cooperate with the mediation process and be nice to the mediators and the Medicaid division. “I don’t appreciate being told that I’m not nice,” said Dr. Lisa Griffiths, a licensed psychologist in Aurora. “I’m a very nice person. I’m just pissed.” Added Jeremy Rogers, a mental health counselor in Colorado Springs: “Niceness went out the window. You be very nice to me by paying the contracted rate and I will be super nice to you by providing the member the service. There is nothing nice about bills not getting paid.” Someone shouted “Hallelujah!” as he spoke. The turmoil comes as state leaders, including Gov. Jared Polis, have made it a priority to increase the number of mental health providers who will accept Medicaid. While the Medicaid division says the numbers have gone up significantly in recent years, some in private practice have stopped accepting Medicaid because of the credentialing and billing frustrations. Mental health providers who take Medicaid clients have faced reimbursement rate cuts. They complain it takes months, or sometimes years, to get approval from the state Medicaid division and the regional entities to take clients. And in the fall, 199 of them received “recoupment” notices from the regional entity for eight counties including Boulder and El Paso, asking them to return money they’d already been paid because of a clerical problem. In some cases, the amounts totaled $17,000 or $18,000 for a single mental health therapist in private practice. The entity that sent the recoupment notices, the Colorado Com-

munity Health Alliance, is owned by the private insurance giant Anthem. The alliance reversed course after coverage by The Colorado Sun and 9News. Now, in the past couple of weeks, several mental health providers say they are again struggling to get paid after seeing Medicaid patients. Among them is Faith HalversonRamos, who provides music therapy to tweens, teens and adults in a private practice in Longmont. Halverson-Ramos, who opened her practice in 2015, started the process of applying to take Medicaid patients in August 2020. It took 11 months because of numerous clerical issues, including a missing date on a bank letter. She’s had billing headaches ever since. Her regional entity, the Colorado Community Health Alliance, owes Halverson-Ramos about $1,000 for treating a Medicaid patient beginning in the fall, she said. For another Medicaid patient, she was paid for two months without hassle, but then began receiving denials from the regional entity because she didn’t have prior authorization to provide the treatment, which she said is not required. It’s sad, Halverson-Ramos said, that Colorado makes it so burdensome to accept Medicaid clients. It’s important to her to keep trying because she struggled with mental health issues at age 18 and could only afford community mental health care. “I just want to be part of helping create a better society, a healthier society, and to have my efforts be treated like this by some faceless insurance company that doesn’t care about people over their profits just adds insult to injury,” she said in an interview. “I really worry about children and teens growing up in poverty and not having access to mental health care.”

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Before COVID, the library had a staff of 40. Now it’s down to 28. As more part-time and full-time employees return, Trimm said there could be opportunity to even add new programs, such as a book delivery bus for residents with physical mobility or transportation barriers. The restoration comes as Bemis, like much of the city, faced a roller coaster of uncertainty amid the pandemic. After fully shutting down in March 2020, the library began offering curbside pickup in May of that year, before opening indoors in July for just 25 hours per week and with limited staff. Since then, it has steadily increased its hours to around 55, though it was forced to close indoors and return to curbside for December 2020 and January 2021 during the third COVID wave. “The hardest thing was just constantly having to adjust our service levels based on what was happening with the pandemic,” Trimm said. Though in-person library visits were lower in 2021 than in prepandemic years, it still saw a 40% increase from 2020. And its circulation numbers were the highest in four years at 649,587, thanks in part to a major effort from staff to increase the library’s online reading database. Digital readings now make up about 44% of all check-outs, up

from the roughly 18% the library was seeing before COVID, according to Trimm. This, along with an increase in online programs and services, has led to what feels like a new era for the library for Haley Caldwell, who runs Bemis’ adult services. “It’s changed a lot, the face of the library,” she said. “Our online services are really going to be important more now than they were before COVID … I think we’re heading in a really good direction.” Still, a return to normalcy is appreciated among the library’s patrons, Caldwell said. “Libraries are one of the last places in society where you can go without the expectation of spending money to stay,” she said. “There’s no place you can go to simply exist and people really missed that during COVID.” Caldwell said the library’s study rooms have been full from open to close, a testament to how important the space can be for the community. “People are doing everything from working remotely to getting a college degree,” Caldwell said. Human connection has been a major draw to the library for other patrons, especially seniors, said Claire Mattoon, programming and outreach librarian for Bemis, who helps run several adult and senior service programs. The library’s weekly senior meetups provide an opportunity for a demographic that, even before COVID, faced more social isolation, Mattoon said. “It really was the one opportuni-

ty that they had to engage outside of their own walls,” said Mattoon, who added that when the pandemic hit the meet-ups were able to pivot to Zoom meetings and conference calls. “That one was particularly important for us to maintain in some way.” Socializing and work time at the library have been especially hard without its Sunday hours, said Trimm, who added that before COVID, Sundays were one of the most popular times for people to come to the library. This included people who worked too much on the weekdays, who lived outside Littleton and schoolchildren looking for a place to do homework for the upcoming week. Now with Sunday hours set to be restored, as well as an extension

LIBRARY HOURS BEGINNING MARCH 6 Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. of weekday and Saturday hours, the library will also again be able to host programs such as evening book clubs for children. “The library really functions as a place of community connection where people feel safe and comfortable to gather,” Trimm said. “We are a very welcoming and helpful staff and the Littleton community knows that when they come from the library there’s a place for them.”

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Creek’s Lady Bruins win 5A swimming title Junior Alexis Greenhawt wins individual title in 100 backstroke BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Cherry Creek High School has set a standard in Colorado girls swimming and the Bruins enhanced that tradition on Feb. 16 at the Veterans Memorial Aquatics Center in Thornton. The Bruins won their second straight state title at the Class 5A girls state swimming and diving championships. Since the sport was sanctioned in 1974, the Lady Bruins have won 28 state swimming titles in 48 years. Cherry Creek used its depth to amass 502 points, with Fairview coming in second with 397 markers. Regis Jesuit, sparked by Emma Weber’s individual win in the 100 breaststroke, was third with 349 points. Arapahoe led the way for other south metro schools. The Warriors were seventh. Rock Canyon finished eighth, Chaparral 14th, Valor Christian 16th, Douglas County 17th, Legend 21st, ThunderRidge 22nd and Mountain Vista 23rd. Creek won two relay events and set a state record in the 200 freestyle relay. The Bruins also won their first

individual state championship since 2012 when junior Alexis Greenhawt captured the 100 backstroke title with a winning time of 54.03. Greenhawt was also on the 200 medley relay team and was third in the 100 butterfly. Creek had a first-year coach in Karin Olmstead Dinsdale, who was a former Bruins swimmer. She took over from Eric Craven, who retired after 30 years. “I’m lucky to coach a lot of talent and we got better this year,” said Dinsdale. “We tried to keep the best behind us. I got very good advice from another coach and he said pressure is good. Coming in and defending the title as a new coach and just because I had to deal with my team and deal with the alumni, bringing the trophy home was something really special. “We had a lot of fast swimmers on the top and some of them did their best. We’re lucky to have that. We had a lot of people that swam up. I’m super proud of the tradition at Cherry Creek and this group of girls.” The 200 medley foursome of sophomore Charlotte Wilson, junior Katie Cohen, Greenhawt and junior Lawson Ficken won the first event of the finals session in 1:40.35. Senior Ella Turken, Ficken, freshman Ana Loverridge and senior Elizabeth Brock were on the 200 free-

Cherry Creek won its second straight Class 5A girls swim championship on Feb. 16 at the VMAC in ThornPHOTO BY JIM BENTON ton. It was the 28th state title that the Bruins have won in the past 48 seasons.

style relay team, which set a state and 5A record with a time of 1:33.00. The previous record was 1:33.80, set last season by Fairview. Ficken had one of the fastest times in school history of 22.1 in her leg of the relay. “It is amazing we set a state record,” said Ficken, who was also the runner-up in the 50 and 100 freestyle indivdual events. “I’m so proud of the girls. I was

super nervous before the race. Honestly I didn’t even look at the time, I just tried to touch the wall.” Wilson was another Creek swimmer who placed high as she was second in the 200 IM and 100 backstroke. “We trained so hard, so I think we knew we could win the state championship,” added Ficken. Sophomore Mila Nikanorov of the Douglas County/

Castle View co-op team was third in the 200 freestyle and captured the 500 freestyle individual title in 4:55.86. Nikanorov’s state title was somewhat of a surprise since her best time in the regular season of 5:12.81 was the 11th fastest among 5A swimmers. She also was third in the 200 freestyle finals to highlight performances by other south metro swimmers.

Ponderosa wrestlers are 5A runners-up — again Mustangs have held same spot in championships for four straight seasons BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It was the same story for the Ponderosa boys wrestling team at the Feb. 19 finals of the state wrestling championships at Ball Arena in Denver. The Mustangs were awarded the Class 5A runner-up trophy for the fourth straight season as Pomona rallied in the wrestle-back bracket to run away with its fourth consecutive state title. Pomona racked up a record 265.5 points to outdistance the Mustangs team that finished with 239 points. Other south metro schools had Grandview in fifth place, Chaparral 10th, Legend 14th, Regis Jesuit 15th, ThunderRidge 17th and Cherry

Creek 19th. Ponderosa sent seven wrestlers into the finals and held a 37 1/2-point lead heading into the last day of the meet. However, Pomona regained a 20.5-point lead heading into the evening championship matches by racking up points in the consolation bracket and having six wrestlers finish third and three winding up fifth. “It was a roller coaster ride after the quarterfinals and semifinals,” said first-year Pondo coach Jarion Beets. “We had a pretty comfortable lead when the other team had a lot on the back side with all wrestling for third. It essentially cut that lead and gave them the lead coming into the finals. We pretty much had to win every single match and they had to lose them all. “We’ll have to keep working and getting better,” he continued. “I plan on keeping our same mindset that we are going to win everything and keep moving forward. A lot of guys will be back next year.” Pondo had four wrestlers win individual state titles. Sophomore

Jacob Myers captured the 120-pound championship, junior Jacob Bostelman took the 138-pound title, senior Murphy Menke won at 160 pounds and senior Karter Johnson at 170 pounds. Freshman Tyler Eise was second at 145 pounds while sophomore Westin Hoffschneider and senior Haegen Hoffschneider were runners-up at 182 and 220 pounds. “Four winners out of seven in the finals was a lot better than last year, 12 out of 13 places was a lot better than last year also,” said Beets. “It’s all about progress and I want the kids to know that. We’d like to have all the shining things but at the end of the day we got better.” Myers donned Pokemon headgear after he notched a 7-2 title win over Cherokee Trail’s Derek Glenn. “It feels great to be a state champion,” said Myers. “I’ve worked hard. We would have liked to have the team title but we’ll come back next year. Pomona had a lot of great kids.” Other Pondo finishers were freshman 106-pounder DJ Wince (sixth),

sophomore 113-pounder Otto Black (fourth), 126-pound junior Brandon Cannon (third), 132-pound junior Payton Harris (sixth), and 195-pound senior Blaine Kubasta (fifth). There were three other individual state champions from south metro schools. Chaparral’s Declan Strait won at 106 pounds, teammate Geoffrey Freeman captured the 195-pound crown and Legend’s Luke Sandy won at 285 pounds. Justin Kelchen of Douglas County was second at 152 pounds Strait, a freshman, won an 8-5 decision over Eaglecrest’s Dorian Ervin to win the 106-pound title, and he was thinking about his grandfather Larry Strait who passed away last August. “I knew I was going to win it because my grandfather who passed away was going to be watching me,” he said. “I knew he was watching me up there. It feels amazing to win. I watched this tournament while I was in middle school. I never thought I would be out there to win it.”

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0101-2021 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 21, 2021, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) WILLIAM M DEWAR II AND MAUREEN A DEWAR Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FINANCE AMERICA, LLC, DBA FINAM, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE UNDER THE INDENTURE RELATING TO IMPAC CMB TRUST SERIES 2005-6 Date of Deed of Trust May 09, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 17, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5070940 Original Principal Amount $246,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $261,381.51 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 1, BLOCK 3, WALNUT HILLS-FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7811 E BRIARWOOD BLVD, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112-1308. 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, 04/20/2022, 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: 2/24/2022 Last Publication: 3/24/2022 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: 12/21/2021 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Anna Johnston #51978 Ryan Bourgeois #51088 Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557 Randall Chin #31149 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000009345950 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. 0101-2021 First Publication: 2/24/2022 Last Publication: 3/24/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0095-2021 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 7, 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) CHRISTOPHER EDWARD NEFF AND CRYSTAL MARIE NEFF Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR ROCKY MOUNTAIN MORTGAGE SPECIALISTS, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt MIDFIRST BANK Date of Deed of Trust November 25, 2013 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 27, 2013 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D3143385 Original Principal Amount $234,560.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $208,678.86 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 23 BLOCK 4 KASSLER ADDITION, SECOND FILING A RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 1 TO 4 AND 10 TO 13 KASSLER ADDITION COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO A.P.N.: 2077-17-3-06-010 Also known by street and number as: 3455 WEST POWERS PLACE, LITTLETON, CO 80123. 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, 04/06/2022, 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.

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GREENWOOD VILLAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAWS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Steady Bones Ventures, LLC d/b/a Spitz Mediterranean Street Food by application dated January 3, 2022 has requested the Local Liquor Licensing Authority of the City of Greenwood Village to grant a Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License 8181 E Arapahoe Road Suite E, Greenwood Village, CO 80112 to sell malt, vinous, and spirituous liquor for on-premises consumption. A Public Hearing to consider the application has been scheduled to be held before the City Council of the City of Greenwood Village acting as the Local Licensing Authority on March 4, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Greenwood Village City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Any party of interest shall be allowed to present evidence and to cross examine witnesses at the Public Hearing. Names of officers/stockholders with 10% or more interest: Nathan Heim, 5500 DTC Parkway #316, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 – 60% Rodney Brown, 11470 Canton Court, Sandy, UT 84092 – 10% Sally Brown, 11470 Canton Court, Sandy, UT 84092 – 10% Information as to the application, procedures, petitions or remonstrances may be obtained from the City Clerk at Greenwood Village City Hall. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE JACKIE EDWARDS LICENSING SPECIALIST Legal Notice No. 530105 First Publication: February 24, 2022 Last Publication: February 24, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice Relative Risk Site Evaluation Former Air Force Plant PJKS, Colorado Issued The Air Force completed the Relative Risk Site Evaluation (RRSE) for Former Air Force Plant PJKS to support sequencing of environmental restoration work. The RRSE process is used to evaluate the relative risk posed by an environmental restoration site in relation to other sites. Restoration sites in Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) phases prior to remedy-in-place are evaluated in the process. Due to discovery of PFOS/PFOA, a RRSE was completed for the site. Relative risk is not the sole factor in determining the sequence of environmental restoration work, but it is an important consideration in the priority setting process. At the Former Air Force Plant PJKS, one restoration site was evaluated in the process. The Overall Site Category scores were “Low”.

First Publication: 2/10/2022 Last Publication: 3/10/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

This Relative Risk Site Evaluation is issued in accordance with the DoD Defense Environmental Restoration Program and is available for public review for 30 days as of this notice. This RRSE can be found at AFCEC CERCLA Administrative Record (AR): ar.afcec-cloud.af.mil. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on “Continue to site”, then select “Active Duty”, scroll down the Installation List and click on “AF Plant PJKS, CO”, then enter 612326 in the “AR #” field. Then click “Search” at the bottom of the page. Click on the spy glass to view the document.

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;

For more information or to submit written comments, please contact us at (719) 556-6665, or e-mail AFCEE.CZOM.ColoradoPFAS@us.af.mil.

DATE: 12/07/2021 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee

Legal Notice No. 530098 First Publication: February 24, 2022 Last Publication: February 24, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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 # 21-026066 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. 0095-2021 First Publication: 2/10/2022 Last Publication: 3/10/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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Public Notice CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A BEER & WINE LICENSE MARCH 10, 2022 Notice is hereby given that the Centennial Liquor Licensing Authority will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., via Virtual Meeting, to consider an application for a new B&W License for Smith Restaurant Group, LLC dba Fajita Pete’s- Centennial, located at 7300 E. Arapahoe Rd. Suite 300, Centennial, CO 80112 The applicant is an LLC: Smith Restaurant Group, LLC 2740 Carolina Way Houston, TX 77005 Public comment will be heard at the virtual hearing or written communications regarding the issuance of this license may be submitted to the Liquor License Administrator, via email at clovelace@ centennialco.gov by no later than February 10, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. By order of Barbara Setterlind, City Clerk

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Bids and Settlements Public Notice REQUEST 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 Thursday, March 3, 2022. The scope of the project includes the planting of 161 trees, throughout Greenwood Village, Colorado. The Request for Bids for 2022 Tree Planting 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. 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 submitted in a securely sealed envelope 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 the award of contract, such bond shall be returned to the unsuccessful contractor(s). In the case of the successful contractor, the bond will be returned upon execution of contract. Any questions regarding the project should be directed to Daniel Kissinger at (303) 708-6156 or email at Dkissinger@greenwoodvillage.com. /s/ Suzanne Moore Director of Parks, Trails & Recreation Legal Notice No. 530073 First Publication: February 17, 2022 Last Publication: February 24, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids in an envelope marked: PCWSD - 2022 DCIP WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT will be received and opened by Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District Offices at 8739 W. Coal Mine Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123, until 10:00a.m. on Friday, March 11, 2022. The PCWSD-2022 DCIP WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT includes approximately 2300 LF of water main replacement with 12” PVC, approximately 1300 LF of water main replacement with 6” PVC, associated cut in tee connections, water service reconnections, connections to asbestos cement water mains and approximately 30 LF +/- of asbestos cement pipe removal, and asphalt patch paving, roto-milling and overlay of the sections of street, all within residential neighborhoods. The project is situated in the Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District, in Littleton, Colorado. The schedule is as follows: • February 24, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. - Drawings, Specifications and Bid Forms may be obtained online at rgengineers.com under “Project Bidding”. • March 11, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. - Bids will be received and opened at 8739 W. Coal Mine Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123. • August 19, 2022 – Project Completion. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of fortyfive (45) days after the time fixed for bid closing. The Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities or technical defects, so the best interests of the District may be served, and may reject any and all bids, and shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder as determined by the District. Legal Notice No. 530095 First Publication: February 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 3, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2022-2023 STREETSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES CONTRACT 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 10:00 a.m. on March 9, 2022 for the 2022-2023 Greenwood Village Streetscape Maintenance Services contract. The work to be performed generally includes on-going, weekly maintenance tasks routinely accomplished involving turf management, weed control, irrigation inspections and repairs, and plant care that could include trees, shrubs and perennials. The plans and specifications for the Streetscape Maintenance Services Contract are available electronically via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing on 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 a.m. on March 9, 2022 at the Greenwood Village Maintenance Facility and shall be tabulated by the City. Any questions regarding the contract should be directed to David Foster at dfoster@Greenwoodvillage.com no later than 4:00 pm on March 3, 2022. /s/ Suzanne Moore Director of Parks, Trails and Recreation Legal Notice No. 530074 First Publication: February 17, 2022 Last Publication: February 24, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice SUMMONS DISTRICT COURT Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 Case No. 2022cv30172, Div. 202 THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DENVER, a Colorado corporation sole, as Trustee for the Benefit of St. Louis-King of France Catholic Parish in Englewood, PLAINTIFF vs. Joseph P. O’Heron, William J. O’Heron, Teresa O’Heron, Mrs. Arthur Kline and Each of Their Respective Heirs, Devisees and Successors and all Unknown Persons who Claim any Interest in the Subject Matter of this Action, DEFENDANTS. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the complaint filed with the court in this 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 35 days after service of this Summons upon you. Service of this Summons shall be complete on the date of the last publication. A copy of the complaint can 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 to quiet title to certain real property described as: That part of the SW¼ of the SE¼ of Section 34, T4S, R68W, described as follows: Beginning at a point 155 feet South and 346 feet East of Northwest corner of the SW¼ of the SE¼ of said Section 34, thence South 194 feet, thence at rights angles East 177 feet, thence North at right angles 194 feet, thence at right angles West 177 feet to the Place of Beginning, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Excepting therefrom the portion conveyed. City of Englewood, Colorado recorded in November 3, 1960 at Reception No. 739022 in Book 1223 at Page 488, And further excepting therefrom that portion as described in Quiet Title Decree recorded July 26, 1991 in Book 6215 at Page 77. Dated: February 2, 2022 Respectfully submitted, WELBORN SULLIVAN MECK & TOOLEY, P.C. 1401 Lawrence Street, Suite 1800 Denver, Colorado 80202 303-830-2500 By: /s/ Edward J. Blieszner, Reg. No. 11611

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Public Notices Legal Notice No. 530046 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: March 10, 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.

the Court has jurisdiction. If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you. This is an action to obtain a Decree of: Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation as more fully described in the attached Petition, and if you have children, for orders regarding the children of the marriage. NOTICE C.R.S. § 14-10-107 provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation by the Petitioner and Co-Petitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Decree is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under C.R.S. § 14-10-108. A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to C.R.S. § 14-10-124(1.5). If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final decree of dissolution or legal separation, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date.

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

AUTOMATIC TEMPORARY INJUNCTION – BY ORDER OF COLORADO LAW, YOU AND YOUR SPOUSE ARE:

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.

1. Restrained from transferring, encumbering, concealing or in any way disposing of, without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, any marital property, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life, Each party is required to notify the other party of any proposed extraordinary expenditures and to account to the Court for all extraordinary expenditures made after the injunction is in effect; 2. Enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; 3. Restrained from removing the minor children of the parties, if any, from the State without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court; and 4. Restrained without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, from canceling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance, homeowner’s or renter’s insurance, or automobile insurance that provides coverage to either of the parties or the minor children or any policy of life insurance that names either of the parties or the minor children as a beneficiary.

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. 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, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: THOMAS McCANNA, Petitioner, and NICHOLE McCANNA, Respondent. Case Number: 2021DR031795 Attorney for Petitioner: MODERN FAMILY LAW Justin Vanderveer, Esq. #56468 4500 Cherry Creek Drive South, Suite 700 Denver, CO 80246 Telephone: (720) 486-9756 Facsimile: (720) 636-8595 E-mail: justin.vanderveer@modernfamilylaw.com

DATED this December 8, 2021. Respectfully submitted: MODERN FAMILY LAW Justin Vanderveer, #56468 ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER Legal Notice No. 530065 First Publication: February 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 17, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 Court Phone: 303-649-6355 PLAINTIFF: STERLING HILLS WEST (STERLING HILLS FILING 9 AND 10) HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. v. DEFENDANTS: VICKIE L FARNSWORTH Attorney: Kate M. Leason, Reg No. 41025 Jeffrey B. Smith, Reg No. 40490 Firm: Altitude Community Law P.C. Address: 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 Phone Number: 303.432.9999 E-mails: kleason@altitude.law jsmith@altitude.law Our File No.: 8450.0519 Case No.: 2021CV031851 Div: 204 SUMMONS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:

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

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you within the State of Colorado, you are required to file your Answer or other response within twentyone (21) days after service upon you. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you, outside of the State of Colorado, you are required to file your Answer or other response within thirtyfive (35) days after service upon you or if served by publication pursuant to C.R.C.P. 4(g). If served by publication, service shall be complete on the day of the last publication. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2410(b), the time for filing an Answer or other response is extended to sixty (60) days for the United States. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court.

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

If you fail to file your Answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the applicable time period, the Court may enter judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

You may be required to pay a filing fee with your Response. The Response form (JDF 1103) can be found at www.court.state.co.us by clicking on the “Self Help/Forms” tab.

This is an action affecting the real property described in the Complaint and is a proceeding in rem as well as a proceeding in personam.

SUMMONS FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE AND TEMPORARY INJUNCTION TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE, THIS SUMMONS SERVES AS A NOTICE TO APPEAR IN THIS CASE:

After 91 days from the date of service or publication, the Court may enter a Decree affecting your marital status, distribution of property and debts, issues involving children such as child support, allocation of parental responsibilities (decisionmaking and parenting time), maintenance (spousal support), attorney fees, and costs to the extent

Dated: October 27, 2021 Respectfully submitted, ALTITUDE COMMUNITY LAW P.C. Original signature of Kate M. Leason is on file with the law offices of Altitude Community Law P.C. pursuant to C.R.C.P. 121, §1-26(7).

S/ Kate M. Leason Kate M. Leason, #41025 Jeffrey B. Smith, #40490 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 303.432.9999 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Sterling Hills West Homeowners Association Address of Plaintiff: Sterling Hills West (Sterling Hills Filing 9 and 10) Homeowners Association, Inc. c/o Cherry Creek HOA Professionals 14901 E. Hampden Avenue #320 Aurora, CO 80014 Legal Notice No. 530013 First Publication: February 3, 2022 Last Publication: March 3, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice District Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 S. Potomac Street. No. 100 Centennial, Colorado 80110 In re the Marriage of: Rachid Aderdour, Petitioner: and Respondent: Ikbal Elkhatabi Party Without Attorney: Rachid Aderdour 10001 E. Dry Creek Road, No. 9305 Phone Number: 781-690-1650 E-mail: ounira@gmail.com Case Number: 22 DR 78 SUMMONS FOR: DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE To the Respondent named above, this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case. If you were served in the State of Colorado, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 21 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action. If you were served outside of the State of Colorado or you were served by publication, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action. You may be required to pay a filing fee with your Response. The Response form (JDF 1103) can be found at www.courts.state.co.us by clicking on the “Self Help/Forms” tab. After 91 days from the date of service or publication, the Court may enter a Decree affecting your marital status, distribution of property and debts, issues involving children such as child support, allocation of parental responsibilities (decisionmaking and parenting time), maintenance (spousal support), attorney fees, and costs to the extent the Court has jurisdiction. If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you. This is an action to obtain a Decree of: Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation as more fully described in the attached Petition, and if you have children, for orders regarding the children of the marriage. Notice: §14-10-107, C.R.S. provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation by the Petitioner and CoPetitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Decree is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under §14-10-108, C.R.S. A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to §14-10124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final decree of dissolution or legal separation, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date. Automatic Temporary Injunction – By Order of Colorado Law, You and Your Spouse are: 1. Restrained from transferring, encumbering, concealing or in any way disposing of, without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, any marital property, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life. Each party is required to notify the other party of any proposed extraordinary expenditures and to account to the Court for all extraordinary expenditures made after the injunction is in effect; 2. Enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; 3. Restrained from removing the minor children of the parties, if any, from the State without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court; and 4. Restrained without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, from canceling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance, homeowner’s or renter’s insurance, or automobile insurance that provides coverage to either of the parties or the minor children or any policy of life insurance that names either of the parties or the minor children as a beneficiary. Date: February 3, 2022 /s/ Signature of the Clerk of Court/Deputy Legal Notice No. 530085 First Publication: February 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO Case No. 2020CV31722 Plaintiff: KEN MCFARLAND

PROPERTIES, INC., a Colorado Corporation, vs. Defendants: TANISHA WARNER, an individual

DATE: December 21, 2021 Tyler S. Brown, Arapahoe County Sheriff

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff

I am selling certain real property by virtue of a Writ of Execution regarding a Judgment dated the 14th day of January, 2016, Arapahoe County Case No. 15C -044751, in favor of the Plaintiff, Ken McFarland Properties, Inc., a Colorado Corporation, assignee of Bellco Credit Union against Defendants, Tanisha Warner, an individual (“Judgment-Debtor”), evidenced by a Transcript of Judgment for the amount of $9,9735.21, recorded January 26, 2016, at Reception No. D6008180 of the real estate records of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado. Accordingly, I have levied upon the following real property owned by Judgment-Debtor, to wit:

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

LOT 2, BLOCK 4, AURORA KNOLLS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, commonly known as 2710 S. Rifle St., Aurora, CO 80013. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. NOTICE OF SALE THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on March 31, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720874-3845, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, the said real property and all interest of said Judgment-Debtor, Tanisha Warner, her heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the Judgment, as evidenced by the Transcript of Judgment, plus post-judgment interest, continuing costs of collection and attorneys’ fees, and other items allowed by law. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** Dated: December 28, 2021 TYLER S. BROWN ARAPAHOE COUNTY SHERIFF BY: Sgt. Trent Steffa Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 529921 First Publication: February 3 2022 Last Publication: March 3, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent 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: 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. Also known as: 14500 E. 2nd Ave., Unit A-303, Aurora, CO 80011. 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.

Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No.: 2020CV030901 Division/Ctrm.: 202 Plaintiff: APPLE VALLEY EAST CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., A COLORADO NONPROFIT CORPORATION v. Defendants: AUDREY M. BOSTON; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. DBA NEW AMERICAN FUNDING; COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; SUE SANDSTROM, as the COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY TREASURER; and SU RYDEN as the COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an ORDER FOR JUDGMENT AND DECREE OF FORECLOSURE dated October 18, 2021, and C.R.S. §§ 38-38-101 to 401, by the Apple Valley East Condominium Association, Inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation, the current holder of a lien recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on February 21, 2019, at Reception No. D9014864. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Condominium Declaration for Apple Valley East Condominiums recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on April 8, 1974, in Reception No. 1415965 (“Declaration”). The Declaration and notices as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of the Apple Valley East Condominium Association, Inc. - THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS – against the property legally described as follows: CONDOMINIUM UNIT C, BUILDING 62, APPLE VALLEY EAST CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP RECORDED APRIL 8, 1974 IN MAP BOOK 26 AT PAGES 30 TO 33, INCLUSIVE AND SUPPLEMENT THEREOF, AND THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR APPLE VALLEY EAST CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED APRIL 8, 1974 IN BOOK 2226 AT PAGE 205, AND THE SUPPLEMENT THERETO RECORDED OCTOBER 7, 1974 IN BOOK 2226 AT PAGE 205, AND THE SUPPLEMENT RECORDED OCTOBER 31, 1974 IN BOOK 2286 AT PAGE 494 AND THIRD SUPPLEMENT RECORDED NOVEMBER 21, 1975 IN BOOK 2394 AT PAGE 650 AND FOURTH SUPPLEMENTS RECORDED APRIL 21, 1976 IN BOOK 2439 AT PAGE 545, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as 62 Newark Street Unit C Aurora, CO 80012-1661. The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on April 21, 2022, at the 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, telephone 720-874-3845. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements thereon, to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3845. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above-described lien is: Gail R. Gudder, #17820, Moeller Graf, P.C., 385 Inverness Parkway, Englewood, CO 80112, telephone (720) 279-2568. Dated January 18, 2022 Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 529973 First Publication: February 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110

Notice to Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ELIZABETH E. HARVEY, a/k/a ELIZABETH ELFRIEDE HARVEY, a/k/a ELIZABETH HARVEY, Deceased Case No.: 2022 PR 30103 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 June 17, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Albert Hue Harvey, Personal Representative 18532 East Tanforan Place Aurora, CO 80015 Legal Notice No. 530066 First Publication: February 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 3, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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Notice of Proposed Disposition of Unclaimed Property

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jace Justin Jensen, aka Jace J. Jensen, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30152

NOTICE IS HERERBY GIVEN that pursuant to Chapter 4-10-120 of the City of Greenwood Village Code, the City has had in its possession the following property for more than 30 days without claim having been: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Owner

Estimated Value

RIORDON, SEAN PEREZ, MICHAEL

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Weapons-Edged Guns Bicycles (parts/accessories) Bicycles (parts/accessories) Miscellaneous Personal Identification/Credit Cards Personal Identification/Credit Cards Personal Identification/Credit Cards Automotive (parts/accessories) Documents Cell Phone Clothing Currency - U.S. Cell Phone Personal Identification/Credit Cards Weapons-Edged Personal Items Personal Items Miscellaneous Personal Identification/Credit Cards Miscellaneous Bicycles (parts/accessories) Personal Identification/Credit Cards License Plates Miscellaneous Bicycles (parts/accessories) Personal Identification/Credit Cards Personal Identification/Credit Cards Personal Items Personal Identification/Credit Cards Personal Items Personal Items Personal Items Personal Identification/Credit Cards Miscellaneous Personal Items Miscellaneous Personal Identification/Credit Cards Clothing Personal Identification/Credit Cards Personal Identification/Credit Cards Personal Identification/Credit Cards License Plates Personal Identification/Credit Cards Miscellaneous Personal Identification/Credit Cards Personal Identification/Credit Cards Personal Items License Plates License Plates Personal Identification/Credit Cards Miscellaneous Currency - U.S. Personal Identification/Credit Cards Personal Identification/Credit Cards Personal Identification/Credit Cards Personal Identification/Credit Cards License Plates Electronics Tools/Equipment Electronics Electronics Tools/Equipment Bicycles (parts/accessories) Electronics Audio/Visual Equipment Audio/Visual Equipment License Plates Bicycles (parts/accessories) Documents Personal Items License Plates Miscellaneous Clothing Personal Identification/Credit Cards Currency - U.S. Electronics Electronics Not Listed Clothing Personal Items Personal Identification/Credit Cards Automotive (parts/accessories) Personal Identification/Credit Cards License Plates License Plates Documents Clothing Tools/Equipment Miscellaneous Tools/Equipment Tools/Equipment Clothing Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Miscellaneous

SAFEKEEPING SAFEKEEPING FOUND PROPERTY FOUND PROPERTY FOUND PROPERTY FOUND PROPERTY FOUND PROPERTY FOUND PROPERTY FOUND PROPERTY FOUND PROPERTY FOUND PROPERTY FOUND PROPERTY FOUND PROPERTY FOUND PROPERTY FOUND PROPERTY FOUND PROPERTY SAFEKEEPING SAFEKEEPING FOUND PROPERTY FOUND PROPERTY FOUND PROPERTY FOUND PROPERTY FOUND PROPERTY SAFEKEEPING SAFEKEEPING

Miscellaneous Not Listed Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Weapons-Edged Electronics Electronics Jewelry Jewelry Electronics Electronics Electronics Electronics Electronics Electronics Personal Identification/Credit Cards Clothing Electronics Gun Accessories Gun Accessories Other weapons Electronics Keys, Keyrings, Entry Devices License Plates

If anyone asserts to be the owner of any of the above-mentioned item, inquiry for claim should be made in writing to Joe Bradley, City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591, and should contain information identifying the item by a SERIAL NUMBER, COLOR, and/or CERTAIN CHARACTERISTIC MARKINGS OF THE ITEM. If the owner fails to provide Joe Bradley with a written claim for the property within thirty (30) days of the publication of this notice, the items shall become the sole property of the City of Greenwood Village and any claim by the owner to such property shall be deemed forfeited. Susan M. Ortiz, MMC, City Clerk Legal Notice No. 530106 Last Publication: February 24, 2022

First Publication: February 24, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 17, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ Jed Jensen, Personal Representative 2761 W. Oxford Avenue, No. 3 Englewood, Colorado 80110 Legal Notice No. 530062 First Publication: February 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 3, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Donald Scott Gluba, AKA Donald S Gluba, AKA Donald Gluba, Deceased Case Number: 22PR30137 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 June 17, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Kimberly Raemdonck, Attorney for the Personal Representative, Shawn Marie Quintana 2489 West Main Street Littleton, CO 80120 Legal Notice No. 530076 First Publication: February 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 3, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Gary Lyle Turner, a/k/a Gary L. Turner, a/k/a Gary Turner, Deceased Case Number 22PR30156 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, located at 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112 on or before June 24, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Mona Merle Turner, Personal Representative c/o Kathryn T. James, Esq. Folkestad Fazekas Barrick & Patoile, P.C. 18 South Wilcox Street, Suite 200 Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 Legal Notice No. 530079 First Publication: February 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 10, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Virginia Elaine Putnam, a/k/a Virginia E. Putnam, a/k/a Virginia Putnam, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30098 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 June 17, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. David S. Putnam, Personal Representative 17492 E. Saratoga Place Aurora, CO 80015 Legal Notice No. 530060 First Publication: February 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 3, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Gary W. Johnson, aka Gary Johnson, aka Gary Willard Johnson, deceased Case Number: 2022PR030108

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LENORA MARIE STAGG, AKA MARIE STAGG, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30000

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 June 24, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Marilyn W. Johnson Personal Representative 1426 East Nichols Circle Centennial, CO 80122 Legal Notice No. 530102 First publication: February 24, 2022 Last publication: March 10, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Katherine W. Lawrence, Deceased Case Number 2022PR030143 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 June 24, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Richard M. Arnold, #13127 Attorney for Personal Representative 7691 Shaffer Parkway, Suite A Littleton, CO 80127 Legal Notice No. 530103 First Publication: February 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 10, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Clyde William Armstrong, Jr., Deceased Case Number: 2021PR498 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 06/24/2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Cyndi L. Lyden, Personal Representative Rumler Tarbox Lyden, Law Corporation, P.C. 1777 S. Harrison Street, Suite 1250 Denver, CO 80210 Legal Notice No. 530093 First Publication: February 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 10, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Richard Bullock, aka Richard Rogan Bullock, aka Richard R. Bullock, Deceased Case Number: 21PR510 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 located at 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112 on or before June 24, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Stacia Church, Personal Representative c/o Kathryn T. James, Esq. Folkestad Fazekas Barrick & Patoile, P.C. 18 South Wilcox Street, Suite 200 Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 Legal Notice No. 530080 First Publication: February 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 10, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

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 June 17, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Gerald H. Jaggers, Attorney for Personal Representative Ryan M. Conder DiGiacomo, Jaggers, & Perko, LLP 5400 Ward Rd., Bldg. III, Ste. 200 Arvada, CO 80002 Legal Notice No. 530061 First Publication: February 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 3, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Elaine Annette Coyle, a/k/a Elaine A. Coyle, a/k/a Elaine A. Stratner Coyle, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR030109 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 June 24, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Sheila M. Pepe, Personal Representative 2542 W. Rowland Littleton, CO 80120 Legal Notice No. 530090 First Publication: February 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 10, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Matyas Matlo, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30140 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 June 17, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

aka Sophie Libea Stepsay, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30088 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 June 25, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Jeffrey Mark Stepsay Personal Representative 11039 E. Colorado Drive Aurora, Colorado 80012 Legal Notice No. 530088 First Publication: February 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 10, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Cecil L. Brown, aka Cecial Loyd Brown, aka Cecil K. Brown, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30131 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 July 1, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Leif A. Nelson, P.C. Attorney to the Personal Representative 29029 Upper Bear Creek Road, Suite 202 Evergreen, Colorado 80439 Legal Notice No. 530089 First Publication: February 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 10, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Terry Alan Bowen, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30191 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 24, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Timothy D. Bowen, Personal Representative 45 Fremont Road San Rafael, California 94901 Legal Notice No. 530082 First Publication: February 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 10, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JANET KAY DALTON, aka Janet K. Dalton, aka Janet Dalton, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31473 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court Of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 1, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Mulvihill & Fruhwirth, P. C. Cheryl Mulvihill Attorney to the Personal Representative 19751 East Mainstreet #330 Parker, CO 80138 Number: 303-841-2752 Legal Notice No. 530056 First Publication: February 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 3, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO § 15-12-801, C.R.S Estate of EUGENE LYNN HORNE III, a/k/a EUGENE HORNE, a/k/a, GENE HORNE, a/k/a GENO HORNE, a/k/a EUGENE L. HORNE, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR3 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 June 24, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Gizella Varga, Personal Representative 50 Cotherstone Drive Southampton, NJ 08088

Alexandrea Horne and Alanna Bickham-Horne Co-Personal Representatives 1284 S Bahama St. Aurora CO 80017

Legal Notice No. 530072 First Publication: February 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 3, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No. 530096 First Publication: February 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 10, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Roberta Frances Wiatrowski, aka Roberta F. Wiatrowski, aka Roberta Wiatrowski, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30064

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Rose Ann Sanchez, aka Rose A. Sanchez, aka Rose Sanchez, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30130

All persons having claims against the aboveContinued to Next Page No. 941513 named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 24, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Cynthia Wisser, Personal Representative c/o Sigler & Nelson LLC 390 Union Blvd., Ste. 580 Lakewood, CO 80228 Legal Notice No. 530045 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 24, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Sophie L. Stepsay, aka Sophie Stepsay,

Donald E. Sanchez, Personal Representative 11928 West Cooper Drive Littleton, Colorado 80127 Legal Notice No. 530101 First Publication: February 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 10, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of SHARON GAY CAMPBELL, aka SHARON G. CAMPBELL, aka SHARON CAMPBELL, Deceased

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Public Notices Case Number: 22PR30087 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 June 10, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Jeffrey M. Sotack, Personal Representative 3801 E. Florida Ave., Ste. 906 Denver, CO 80210 Legal Notice No. 530037 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 24, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of GEORGANNE B. SUGDEN, a/k/a Georganne Bugbee Sugden, Georganne Sugden, and Georgann B. Sugden, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30133 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 June 21, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. John R. Sugden, Personal Representative 7999 S. Monaco Court Centennial, CO 80112 Legal Notice No. 530070 First Publication: February 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 3, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Darlene Mary Ferarese, aka Darlene M. Ferarese, aka Darlene Ferarese, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30089 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 June 10, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Judith Ann Hughes Personal Representative 779 W. Arbor Avenue Littleton, CO 80120

Public notice is given on January 19, 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 Anita Gaines-Mubiru be changed to Anita Gaines Case No.: 22 C 100031 By: Benjamin S. Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 530032 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 24, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 24, 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 Lisa Dawn Schettler be changed to Lisa Dawn Pelley Case No.: 22 C 1000336 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 530059 First Publication: February 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 3, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 25, 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 Jordan Zavier Brown-Warren be changed to Xavier Mekhi Matthews Case No.: 22 C 100020 By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 530039 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 24, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Legal Notice No. 530033 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 24, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February 1, 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 Carmen be changed to Carmen Pauline Martinez Case No.: 21C100658 By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 530063 First Publication: February 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 3, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 28, 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 To Yong Mari Kim be changed to Mari Toyong Kim Case No.: 22 C 100052 By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 530058 First Publication: February 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 3, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February 7, 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 Marie Lynn Forest be changed to Reesa Clare Young Case No.: 22 C 100064 By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

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Legal Notice No. 530086 First Publication: February 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 10, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February 7, 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 Nancy Lynne Vanderpool be changed to Nancy Lynne Leonard Case No.: 22 C 100090 By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 530094 First Publication: February 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 10, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of La ’ Raye Alexandrya Johnson-Hines be changed to La ’ Raye Alexandrya Hines Case No.: 22 C 100085 By: Benjamin S. Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 530091 First Publication: February 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 10, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 31, 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 Tamila Marselye Khusnutdinova be changed to Tamila Husnetdinova Case No.: 22 C 100061

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

By: Benjamin S. Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Public notice is given on February 1, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Legal Notice No. 530057 First Publication: February 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 3, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

The petition requests that the name of Courtney Hollis Hamby be changed to Courtney Hollis Lail Case No.: 22C100074 By: Kim Boswell, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 530099 First Publication: February 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 10, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February 4, 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 David Martin Inglis Runciman be changed to David Martin Iuel Runciman Case No.: 22 C 100079 By: Benjamin S, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 530083 First Publication: February 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 10, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February 8, 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 Maria Dina Ramos be changed to Dina Ramos Case No.: 22CV24 Clerk of the District Court By: /s/ Cecilia T. Reed, Division 21 Clerk Legal Notice No. 530107 First Publication: February 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 10, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February 9, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has

First Publication: February 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 10, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent _____________________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 31, 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 Kristin Ferrell be changed to Kristin Jessen Case No.: 22 C 100057 By: Benjamin S. Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 530077 First Publication: February 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 3, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Children Services (Adoption/Guardian/Other)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

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

Public notice is given on December 27, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Marym Aiman Zoma be changed to Mariam Aiman Zoma Case No.: 2021 C 100782 By: Anne Marie Ollada County Court Judge Legal Notice No. 530036 First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: February 24, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February 2, 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 David Ernesto Mendez be changed to David X Vallejos Case No.: 22 C 100071 By: Benjamin S Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 530087 First Publication: February 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 10, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent ______________________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February 4, 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 Hannah Jayne Miller be changed to Hannah Jayne Miller Khatiwada Case No.: 22 C 100080

In the Matter of the Petition of: ISRAEL SOSA MORALES For the Adoption of a Child Case Number: 21JA66 NOTICE OF HEARING To: ENRIQUE MORAN MENDOZA. Pursuant to §19-5-208, C.R.S., you are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner(s) has/ have filed in this Court a verified Petition seeking to adopt a child. An Affidavit of Abandonment has been filed alleging that you have abandoned the child for a period of one year or more and/or have failed without cause to provide reasonable support for the child for one year or more. You are further notified that an Adoption hearing is set on APRIL 21, 2022 at 1:30 P.M. in the court location identified above. You are further notified that if you fail to appear for said hearing, the Court may terminate your parental rights and grant the adoption as sought by the Petitioner(s). Dated this 10th day of February 2022. By: s/Knute O. Broady, III Knute O. Broady, III Reg. No.: 43986 6795 E. Tennessee Ave., Ste 424 Denver, CO 80224 Tel: (720) 341-4111 E-mail: knute@koblaw.com Attorney for Petitioner Legal Notice No. 530078 First Publication: February 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 17, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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By: Kim Boswell, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 530084

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