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VOLUME 77 | ISSUE 28
Geneva Village residents not resting easy yet Low-income seniors say they have few options as city ponders site’s future BY ROBERT TANN RTANN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Low-income seniors living in Littleton’s Geneva Village, a cityowned, age-restricted housing
complex, say they are left with few options if a council decision forces them to move. Colorado Community Media met with 12 of the 20 residents living in Geneva Village following an April 26 city council meeting where proposals to sell or renovate the property were discussed with staff. Residents have worried what might become of their homes since fall 2019, when notices taped to ten-
ant’s doors informed them that the city would stop filling vacancies in the complex “pending further decisions.” Though the property remains business as usual, according to city staff, residents said they fear being displaced by a sale or renovation in years to come. “It’s scary because you don’t know if you’re going to have a place to live or not,” said Mary Hanson, 72, who has lived in Geneva for three years.
Clothing boutique continues to grow Rooted Boutique opened by best friends BY RACHEL LORENZ SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Longtime business partners and first-time mothers Sara Mancuso and Tayler Streeter are taking multitasking to a new level in 2022, but it’s all part of the plan. Owners of White Oak and Rooted, a clothing boutique in Littleton, both women had babies within the last year and are leaning on one another more than ever. “It’s so nice to have each other,” Mancuso said. Mancuso and Streeter met while employed at a bridal store two years before going into business together. That’s where they developed a strong working relationship, Streeter said. The co-workers and best friends opened a shop, then called Rooted Boutique, on Alamo Avenue in 2016 with the aim of providing reasonably priced casualwear for women. They added clothing and accessories for special occasions — think prom, pageants and weddings — later in that first year of business because “people need beautiful dresses to wear that aren’t neces-
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Other housing options may come with higher costs All 12 residents said they live on a fixed income, either from social security or pensions. City staff estimates Geneva’s 20 residents pay an average monthly rent of $375, though some pay more than $400 depending on the unit. The average rent in Littleton for a one-bedroom apartment ranges SEE VILLAGE, P8
Sewage treatment plant in Englewood receives millions South Platte Renew to invest in water infrastructure, research BY ROBERT TANN RTANN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Sara Mancuso and Tayler Streeter met in a bridal boutique and now carry dresses for wedding guests, bridesmaids and mothers-of-the-bride in their shop on Main Street COURTESY OF WHITE OAK AND ROOTED in Littleton.
South Platte Renew in Englewood, Colorado’s third-largest sewage treatment plant, will receive $22 million in federal loan money to pay for infrastructure upgrades, modernization of technology and facilities as well as new research initiatives. The plant, co-owned and operated by the cities of Littleton and Englewood, cleans about 20 million gallons of wastewater per day and services about 300,000 people in Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson counties. It’s also been a crucial front line in the battle against COVID-19,
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Briefly In Littleton
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Introducing a new economic development specialist Jamie Crout is Littleton’s new economic development specialist, according to the city’s May 13 announcement on Facebook. She spoke about her approach to her work: “I’m a very ambitious person, and I love people who take charge of their life and find purpose. There are a lot of reasons to start a small business, but it’s a lot of hard work. That’s what I love about small business owners – they’re in it because they’re passionate. I want to be part of that passion. “Right now my goal is to get to know business owners and see what their needs are. My vision is to create a new small business program, filled with data and resources to help businesses thrive in Littleton. “I previously worked as an economic development analyst, but just before I took this job, I was working in a wilderness therapy program in Utah. It was a last resort for parents of children facing a lot of difficulties. It was a reset button for kids to figure out how to get themselves out of troubling situations. “That job and this job were really different, but I see a commonality: both were about helping people be-
come who they want to be – becoming the best versions of themselves and serving their community. “I’m from Mississippi, and there’s more in common with Colorado than you might think. In the South you find kindness and generosity, and I see that here too. But Colorado has a closer relationship with nature and the outdoors. People are invested in getting outside for their mental and physical health, and it brings out the best in people. I think we can all help bring out the best in each other, and I’m excited to do my part.”
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Briefly In Littleton Judicial district closer to formation The recent approval by the Board of Douglas County Commissioners of a consulting services contract will assist Douglas, Arapahoe, Lincoln, and Elbert counties, as well as the 18th Judicial District, with the division of the 18th Judicial District into two separate judicial districts, as provided in Colorado House Bill 20-1026. Upon full implementation of HB20-1026 on January 1, 2025, the 18th Judicial District will be comprised of Arapahoe County,
and the newly formed 23rd Judicial District will be comprised of Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties. Douglas and Arapahoe County, along with Lincoln, Elbert and the 18th Judicial District, will work in partnership to support this process over the next few years. This consulting contract will manage the transition for all parties and will include: The cost of this contract, $193,600, will be shared equally by Douglas and Arapahoe counties.
Moody Elementary celebrates Hundreds of Ralph Moody students, staff members, families, and neighbors — both past and present — gathered for a farewell bash and carnival on May 6. They played outside, toured the school, reminisced, and celebrated Ralph Moody’s 69
years of educating students. Thanks to the 2018 bond, the current Ralph Moody campus will be home to a brand-new school — Little Raven Elementary — which will open in fall 2023. Little Raven will serve the East Elementary and Ralph Moody Elementary communities.
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In May, our Conversations with a Commissioner events return to in-person gatherings! Learn more about our latest efforts to address homelessness and provide feedback to your district commissioner about all County business. Featuring special guest Kathy Smith, director of Arapahoe County Community Resources. All events are from 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m., and refreshments will be provided. Visit arapahoegov.com/townhall for full details. • Thursday, May 19, Nancy Sharpe (District 2), Greenwood Village City Hall • Thursday, May 26, Nancy Jackson (District 4), Mission Viejo Library, Aurora
Join our team! Arapahoe County is always hiring! A full listing of open positions are available on arapahoegov.com/jobs or scan the QR code with your smartphone.
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Immigrants honored with citizenship during ceremony 26 new U.S. citizens hailing from dozens of countries welcomed
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, during a May 9 ceremony at Belleview Elementary School in Centennial, granted citizenship to 26 immigrants hailing from 20 countries. Residents currently live in a slew of communities in the Denver metro area and beyond including Aurora, Centennial, Commerce City, Elizabeth, Golden, Highlands Ranch, Lakewood, Parker and Sedalia. “It was probably the happiest moment of my life,” said Fadilayda Solakkaya, who immigrated from Turkey and now lives in Parker, and is excited to have a passport, vote in elections and help her community. Goran Vejvoda, originally from Yugoslavia, has lived in several countries and said being a U.S. citizen “is a privilege.” “How many places are there in the world where you can speak freely and vote freely and think freely,” Vejvoda said. New citizens, were joined by friends and family members as well as about 200 3rd, 4th and 5th-grade students. Also in attendance were county and regional leaders who shared their experiences of being
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Twenty-six immigrants hailing from 20 countries were officially made U.S. citizens in a ceremony held on May 9. PHOTOS BY ROBERT TANN
an immigrant. “Welcome to the land of hope, the land of opportunity,” said Arapahoe County Assessor PK Kaiser, who was born in India and gained U.S. citizenship in 2009. “America believes in immigrants.” Being a citizen comes with liberties and responsibilities, said Kaiser, one of the most important being voting.
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“Make sure you vote in every single election and make sure your voice is getting heard,” Kaiser said. District Court judge Don J. Toussaint, whose parents immigrated from Haiti to New York and then to New Jersey, where Toussaint was born, spoke of his late father’s own immigrant journey and how it reverberates with him today. Toussaint said after his father’s death in 2020, he found a “treasure trove” of items from his life, among them his citizenship certificate from 1978. “From the letters I read, from the letters that he wrote to his brother and sister in Port-au-Prince (Haiti), how much he adored this country and how he wanted to give back to this country,” Toussaint said, adding that his father was active in helping other Haitian immigrants and victims of the AIDs pandemic that began in the 1980s. Toussaint’s father fled a brutal dictatorship in Haiti, Toussaint said, and while he believes his father
“didn’t want to leave” he knew he had no choice. t “Now, this country that I love a lot,t is not a perfect country obviously,” r Toussaint said. “But the ideals and a the promise that this country holds f l makes this the perfect promise and perfect dream for millions of c people.” t Attendees also heard from the school’s 4th-grade choir, who per- H formed as a proud and triumphant chorus with words about the beauty of the U.S.’s immigrant heritage. Before taking the Oath of Allegiance and being presented with their certificates, soon-to-be citizens heard a pre-recorded video message from President Joe Biden who celebrated the depth and diversity of the U.S.’s immigrant community. “America’s a big country and it’s beautiful in the fact that it is so diverse,” Vejvoda said. “Like President Biden said, it’s an immigrant country in a very, very profound way. Those people got together to make things better.”
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in the battle against COVID-19, collecting daily samples of sewage that serve as an indicator of how prevalent the virus may be in a given community. The City of Englewood, as part of its share of the plant’s funding, secured the multi-million dollar loan through the federal Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. “It’s what we need to keep the South Platte River clean and sustain the water supply into the future,” said Sarah Stone, Englewood’s deputy director for business solutions. The money will allow the plant to replace outdated electrical and control systems to address aging infrastructure. Upgrades will see improvements to chemical and ultraviolet water treatment. Some of the funds will also be used to establish a wastewater pilot and research center to test new technologies and treatment equipment to help bolster the system’s resilience to climate change and extreme weather events. The investments are expected to create 282 new jobs, according to a press release from the Environmental Protection Agency. The announcement generated praise from local and national Colorado leaders. “Englewood is leading the charge to modernize our water infrastructure,” Sen. John Hickenlooper said in a written a
South Platte Renew is the third largest wastewater plant in Colorado and processes about 20 million gallons of wastewater a day. PHOTO BY ROBERT TANN
statement. “This investment will provide clean water, promote resiliency, and create jobs all while saving taxpayers money.” EPA Regional Administrator KC Becker, in a statement, said the agency’s loans are “helping western communities make infrastructure investments that will protect critical water resources in the face of increasing climate challenges.” According to a statement from
Englewood Mayor Othoniel Sierra, South Platte Renew is the first in the state to use the federal loan, which was established in 2014, for infrastructure investment. “Not only does the WIFIA program provide the funds necessary to modernize our aging wastewater infrastructure to be more resilient and protect and improve water quality in the South Platte River, it allows the city to delay repayment, saving citizens money,”
Sierra said. The loan allows the city to make a 51% match, meaning it will now have more than $40 million for future projects. According to Stone, this money will be spent over the next five to seven years, with the ability for the city to delay payments back to the federal government until 2031. Those payments will be made in increments over the next 30 years, Stone said.
to the Ben Franklin Academy Class of 2022! We’re very proud of this energetic, passionate, enthusiastic, fun-loving group of graduates. Quite a few of these students have been at BFA since preschool, and they’ve happily welcomed lots of wonderful new students throughout the years. During their time at BFA, these students explored new interests, began life-long friendships and grew into responsible, intelligent young adults. Graduates - We can’t wait to see how well you do in high school and beyond! We wish you the very best!
Introducing our exceptional eighth grade graduates: Dayton Ahlstrom Megan Balson Kaydence Barrick Brendon Benitez James Bradac Ryan Bradac Riley Brook Chris Buechel Lauren Byers Rocco Cali Ella Chapman Camden Cicero Deagan Clendening Ethan Coffey Addie Coleman Hadley Corson Kayla Curley
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Two Littleton officers sustain minor injuries in car-chase incident Suspect eludes police on foot after vehicle gives out STAFF REPORT
Littleton police are seeking a suspect who fled after a car chase through downtown Littleton, in an incident that left two officers with minor injuries early May 10. As of press time, the officers were reported to be doing well, and the suspect who eluded police was still being sought in an open investigation. At 3:33 a.m. on May 10, Littleton police responded to an attemptedtheft call at Carmax in the 5800 block of South Broadway. Officers were told that video surveillance showed two people trying to steal lockboxes off vehicles that contained keys for the cars. When officers arrived at 3:38 p.m., the suspects tried to hide between the cars, police said. A female suspect, who was identified as 24-yearold Asianna Buck Elk Thunder, was detained on the scene, according to police. Police say a male suspect got into a Kia Optima, which was later determined to be stolen out of Denver, and drove off the Carmax lot. The Kia then struck an officer in a patrol car on Orchard Road just east of Broadway causing his airbag to go off according to Littleton Police Department spokesperson Sheera Poelman. Other officers at the scene then
saw the Kia traveling westbound on West Littleton Boulevard. Poelman said department protocol is usually to not pursue but, given the unknown status of the officer who was struck in his car, officers decided to chase the suspect in their vehicles. The chase led to one officer losing control of his vehicle and colliding with a concrete wall by the Melting Pot at the end of West Main St., which Poelman said also led to “very minor injuries.” Once the officer who was struck on Orchard was determined to be in a stable condition, the chase was called off at 3:45 p.m. The car the suspect was driving continued through the area and struck a curb-line at the intersection of South Santa Fe Drive and West Main Street. The car, having been in two significant crashes, was no longer operational and the suspect fled the scene on foot, police said. Both injured officers were admitted to a local hospital that day, Poleman said, but have since been released. The suspect who had been detained on scene, Buck Elk Thunder, was jailed on a previous felony warrant in an aggravated motor vehicle theft case, and was cited on suspicion of false reporting of identifying information to law enforcement authorities, obstructing a peace officer, and criminal trespassing. The police vehicle that struck the retaining wall was totaled, and the city was waiting on estimates to de-
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Littleton Public Schools breaks ground on new elementary building School is consolidation of Ralph Moody and East Elementary BY ROBERT TANN RTANN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
District leaders for Littleton Public Schools broke ground May 9 on a new elementary school that will replace Ralph Moody Elementary and open its doors fall 2023. The new school, called Little Raven, will consolidate the students and staff of Ralph Moody and East Elementary School and could serve more than 600 students, according to district
spokesperson Diane Leiker. Construction is expected to begin this summer. The groundbreaking comes just more than a year after the district’s board of education voted to close both schools, citing declining enrollment rates due to families struggling with the city’s high housing costs. By consolidating the communities of Moody and East, LPS leaders believe they will be able to provide more comprehensive service and relieve staffing strain. “We couldn’t have done this without a board of education who saw a different vision for the future of LPS and understood that at some point in time you have to start reinvesting in
the infrastructure of our school district,” Superintendent Brian Ewert said. The site, located at Windermere Street and Weaver Avenue, may also be a neighborhood that sees an increase in higher-density housing in the years to come, according to past conversations board members have had with city officials. It could lead to a renewal in enrollment and, with that, more money for district resources. The new school, expected to cost between $35 million and $38 million, will be paid for with money raised through a district bond effort that voters approved in November 2018. Measure 4A allowed LPS to raise $298 million for a slew of
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projects including new construction for aging schools with new construction, continued repair and upkeep of others and the creation of a career and technical education and innovation center. “Without a board of education and a community that supports forward thinking and future thinking for LPS, this would not have happened,” Ewert said. School board President Robert Reichardt thanked voters who approved Measure 4A and said “voters showing their faith in us and our ability to manage their money well,” proved imperative to Little Raven’s creation. “The main message I want to convey is how grateful I am to members of our community,” Reichardt said.
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from around $1,700 to $1,900 per month. None of the 12 residents said they could afford to pay such costs with most saying their incomes range between $1,300 to $1,500 per month. But affordable options are available for residents who may need to leave, said Corey Reitz, executive director for South Metro Housing Options, Littleton’s housing authority. South Metro owns and manages several affordable properties around Littleton including Bradley House, Allison Court and Amity Plaza. Though the average rent offered ranges from just under $1,000 to more than $3,000 per month, eligible renters will see much of this subsidized, Reitz said. Rents for those three properties are around $400 to $500 per month, according to Reitz, meaning some Geneva residents could see a more than $100 increase in rents if they choose to apply. “Those would be great opportunities for the Geneva residents,” Reitz said. Another option, posed by council member Jerry Valdes, is for residents to apply for housing vouchers and get on waitlists for other subsidized housing. “I’d recommended the folks that live over there that they should apply for Section 8 vouchers or sitebased vouchers ... because that’s where ultimately I’m thinking this is going to go,” Valdes said during the April 26 council meeting. Two residents who said they’d inquired about vouchers and subsidized housing said waitlists are full and there were no more vouchers left, at least not for subsidized housing in Littleton. Reitz said South Metro’s housing has seen waitlists open for its various properties several times over the past year, though it can take years for someone to be placed. Currently, a waitlist is open for units at Powers Circle Apartments, and Reitz said Alyson Court Homes will see a waitlist open within the next month, urging residents to apply. But the 12 residents who met with Colorado Community Media said they don’t see another alternative if they’re forced to move, especially with waitlists that can
Sherry Johnson, 79, has lived in Geneva Village for nearly eight years. Johnson said she lives on a fixed income of $1,391 each month, which she receives from her pension. With the City of Littleton mulling plans that may force residents to relocate, possibly PHOTO BY ROBERT TANN permanently, Johnson said she fears where else she could afford to rent in the city.
take years to find someone a new home. “We’d be on the street,” said Carol “Smitty” Smith, 83, who has lived in Geneva for 15 years. Issues have been building for years The property’s future has long been uncertain. Built in 1964 and owned by the city since 1975, Geneva Village had been managed through South Metro until it handed the responsibility to the city in 2019. South Metro, in a March 2019 letter to city council, said because Geneva Village’s rents were so low it couldn’t guarantee it could afford to comply with a legal mandate to provide “safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations.” The city, which has heavily subsidized the property to the tune of $123,000 per year according to staff, has pondered raising the property’s rents, but those efforts have stalled in the face of past opposition from residents and other community members. The city estimates it loses more than $34,000 per year from subsidizing the property. Littleton City Manager Mark Relph called Geneva Village’s issues “the city’s fault,” and said “we haven’t managed it properly.” Now city officials and council are
looking at other options which include possibly selling the property to a private developer, which would almost certainly see the existing units scrapped for new ones, or renovating the site. The cost of renovation is estimated to be $2.8 million, though it could exceed $3 million due to inflation according to Public Works Director Keith Reester. Residents have said it’s unnecessary for the city to spend that much money, though Reester said it’s what’s needed to elevate the homes to a better living standard. City staff have expressed concerns over the units’ conditions. A city assessment of several vacant homes showed each had asbestos tile underneath carpeting. Lead paint and electrical issues were also identified, according to Reester. Reester said while no homes that are currently occupied were assessed, he is confident the findings of the vacant units apply to all homes in Geneva Village. “We know that if there are five units in a building, and we look at two of them, there are the same characteristics in the other three,” Reester said. Residents have pushed back, maintaining their homes are “just fine,” said Robyn Bernstein, 68,
who has lived in Geneva for five years. None of the 12 residents thought their homes were unsafe or not up to a livable standard. Mayor Kyle Schlachter and Mayor Pro Tem Gretchen Rydin visited Geneva Village in early March to speak with residents and see the conditions of units. Schlachter said what he saw was “very nice, very clean” and that there “didn’t seem to be many fixes that were glaringly obvious.” But he also said issues are likely hidden beneath the surface, such as the asbestos tiles, and said he trusts city staff’s assessment of the site’s needs. Councilmember Stephen Barr said while residents may not see issues, he is “not comfortable having folks be in a place with exposures of lead paint and asbestos. “Regardless of how your tenants feel, it is our responsibility as a city to do what is correct, what is healthy, what is safe for our residents,” Barr said. As residents worry, Schlachter said their safety and security are top of mind for the city and assured them that they would be housed if forced to move. “This idea that the city would just kick people out onto the street is just inaccurate,” Schlachter said.
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Suspect arrested after police SWAT scene in Englewood BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Law enforcement personnel arrested a suspect who was barricaded in a home in south Englewood after a SWAT scene that lasted several hours, according to Englewood police. The suspect was being sought by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. A SWAT vehicle was stationed about halfway between Oxford and Nassau avenues on Bannock Street for hours the night of May 12. The voice of police personnel on a loudspeaker could be heard around 8 p.m. saying, “Englewood Police Department; pick up that phone, man,” and “We want to talk to you.” The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit had notified Englewood police that the unit was conducting surveillance on a wanted male with felony warrants, according to an Englewood police news release. Englewood’s SWAT team was activated just after 1 p.m. May 12 to assist the Jefferson sheriff’s office, according to Investigator Scot Allen, a spokesperson for Englewood police. At about 6 p.m., the suspect entered a residence in the 4000 block of South Bannock Street and barricaded himself inside, according to the news release. The SWAT Team attempted to contact him for several hours without success. The location is not far from South Broadway and Quincy Avenue. After roughly six hours, SWAT -personnel entered the residence and noticed a hole in the attic barrier between joining units, according to the news release. The suspect was located in the attic of the adjoining unit and taken into custody, the news release said. At some point May 12, authorities sent out a reverse 911 call to the “immediate area” near the residence, telling people in that area to shelter in place and stay in their homes, Allen said. Police also evacuated a few homes on that block of Bannock
Englewood police, a Denver Health paramedic truck and vehicles from Denver Fire Department, which serves Englewood, responded to a scene in south Englewood PHOTO BY ELLIS ARNOLD May 12.
Street, Allen said. Asking a suspect to talk to authorities using a phone that police send over to the suspect is typical in SWAT negotiations, Allen said. Police believed the suspect was alone in the house, and it’s unclear whether the house is the suspect’s home, Allen said around 10 p.m. that night. Allen did not have details on what crime the suspect is alleged to have committed. The scene wasn’t believed to be a danger to the broader community, Allen said around 10 p.m. The suspect, identified as 29-yearold Jordan Limon, was turned over to Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies, and he was to be incarcerated at the Jefferson County jail, the news release said. Several other Englewood police vehicles were parked at either end of that block of Bannock Street, and trucks from Denver Fire Department, which serves Englewood, were on scene as well, along with a Denver paramedic truck. The block was closed to traffic during the SWAT scene. Greenwood Village police vehicles were also at the scene. It’s typical for other law enforcement agencies to also respond in a SWAT situation, Allen said. Englewood police initially tweeted about the incident at about 6:30 p.m. May 12.
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Village must step up until Colorado gets its act together
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ay is Mental Health Awareness Month, and after the last two years, most of us are well aware of the state of our mental health. Coloradans statewide are struggling with mental health more than ever. A 2021 Colorado Health Access Survey revealed that 38% of Coloradans over the age of 16 experienced a decline in mental health such as anxiety, depression, or loneliness, as the result of COVID-19. At the same time, Mental Health America ranked Colorado dead last in the nation for access to care for adults with mental health needs. The combination of declining wellbeing and poor access to resources has our community facing a crisis from which we must not turn away. Mental Health Colorado has been deeply engaged in supporting the recommendations of the behavioral health task force convened by Gov. Jared Polis in 2019. Task force recommendations have resulted in a series of bills designed to fill gaps in services all over the state, most recently with the help of $450 million in federal American Rescue Plan
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Act funding. This funding will enable us to build much-needed in-patient capacity — beds — for adults and youth. We will invest in recruiting and retaining our behavioral health workforce. We will take important steps toward Vincent Atchity decriminalizing mental health, better coordinating care and resources, and much more. These investments won’t solve all of Colorado’s problems, or solve anyone’s problems anytime soon, but they will eventually make a meaningful difference in the lives of many. In the meantime, how do we become more resourceful and resilient without contributing to the long wait lists for professional support? The scarcity of mental health care in our state leaves many of us to our own devices — as if this were an earlier era in history. In an age of heightened risk for suicide and
harmful substance use, we must prioritize access to care and services for those who are at greatest risk or most seriously ill. The rest of us will have to cultivate individual, peer-to-peer support for ourselves and those around us. We must remind one another to engage in practices that contribute to well-being. Be more proactive about reaching out to somebody who hasn’t been their usual self. Make inquiries. Offer companionship. Offer to help someone access resources — whether it be transportation, research, or caring communities. Earlier this year, Mental Health Colorado launched a campaign to surface the real-life ways people around Colorado care for themselves and find joy, strength, or peace. The “What’s Your Peace?” campaign is meant to get people thinking about the daily steps that bolster our mental well-being, to carve out time for them with more intention, and to expand our collective toolkit by sharing them with one another. We received “peaces” from all over the state. It was no surprise to hear
that hiking, walking, snowboarding, and fly-fishing bring many Coloradans peace. We also heard from knitters, bird-watchers, dog-snugglers, and home cooks about their self-care habits. They’re not competitive or performative — most of these moments never make it to Instagram. It’s the restorative or meditative nature of the activity itself that helps us keep our balance. If only we could all knit, hike, and fish our way to holistic well-being. But for many of us, the challenges run deeper. Rough days and months are still ahead. It will take years for Colorado’s new behavioral health legislation to take hold and begin to improve access to mental health care in our community. I call on family members, friends, teachers, hospital staff, first responders, and anyone who encounters someone in need to draw from — or continue to draw from — their well of kindness and humanity.
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Free school meal program on November ballot Costs for program would come from limiting tax deductions for high-income earners BY ERICA MELTZER CHALKBEAT COLORADO
Colorado voters will decide this November whether to cover the cost of school meals for all students. All Colorado students have had access to free lunch over the last two years thanks to pandemicrelated federal waivers that are set to expire this summer. During that time, many school districts reported more students eating lunch, sometimes as many as 40% more
than in pre-pandemic times. Lawmakers have sent a measure to the voters that would bring in an additional $101 million a year by limiting tax deductions for highincome earners. Those new state funds would supplement additional federal dollars that schools can claim by participating in the community eligibility program. Rather than relying on families filling out applications for subsidized lunches, school districts could use eligibility for programs like Medicaid and food stamps to count children in poverty and get more meals covered. In addition to covering the costs of school meals, participating school districts could also get money to buy healthy local foods, raise wages for food service workers, upgrade equipment, and train
workers to prepare healthy meals. The proposal would create the Healthy School Meals for All program. House Bill 1414 passed both chambers with bipartisan support, though many Republicans voted no. By getting lawmakers to place the measure on the ballot, supporters save time and money they would have spent gathering signatures. However, there would be a gap year before the program starts. Schools wouldn’t have access to any extra money for the 2022-23 school year. The Democratic sponsors of the measure had originally backed a bill that would have used state money to fill in that gap, but it stalled due to concerns about ongoing costs. Backers of the initiative, such as Hunger Free Colorado, say offering free lunch to all students reduces
stigma and shame and encourages participation, while relieving cash-strapped families of one more expense. Some Republican lawmakers objected to asking a small percentage of taxpayers to pay for something that families should be providing and that many parents can afford. The proposal would limit state income tax deductions for taxpayers earning $300,000 or more. Individuals would be limited to $12,000 and joint filers to $16,000. The measure does not require the governor’s signature to appear on the ballot. The referred measure only requires a simple majority to become law. This story was originally published by Chalkbeat Colorado. More at chalkbeat.org.
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White Oak and Rooted also sells their casual wear at The Emporium in Castle Rock.
Sara Mancuso and Tayler Streeter own White Oak and Rooted PHOTOS COURTESY OF WHITE OAK AND ROOTED in Littleton.
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White Oak and Rooted carries casualwear and special occasion clothing for women.
Yoga in the Park Join RidgeGate and South Suburban Parks and Recreation for free community yoga classes on the grass at the south end of Belvedere Park, at the corner of RidgeGate Circle and Belvedere Lane. Please bring your own mat, water bottle and towel to all classes. In case of heavy rain or lightning, class will be cancelled. Tuesday, May 31st, 6:30-7:30pm Tuesday, June 28th, 6:30-7:30pm
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Experience Historic Schweiger Ranch The restoration of the 38-acre historic Schweiger Ranch, led by the Schweiger Ranch Foundation, gives us a glimpse into settlers’ lives. Today, the ranch is open to the public for self-guided visits and a variety of events throughout the year. Register for or learn more about these events online at SchweigerRanch.org.
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Saturday, May 21st, 8:30-10:30am – Natural Heritage Walking Tour with SSPRD (Spring Wildflowers) Saturday, June 18th, 7:30-9am – Natural Heritage Walking Tour with SSPRD (Birds of Schweiger Ranch) Saturday, June 18th, 10-11am – Guided Public Tour Saturday, June 18th, 6-7:30pm – Campfire & Storytelling Series (Legendary Ladies)
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because “people need beautiful dresses to wear that aren’t necessarily going to break the bank,” Streeter said. The bulk of the formalwear they carry is priced in the $200 to $350 range, although there are some pieces that run higher. The majority of the casual clothing is $100 per piece or less. “We want really cute, fun things that you can’t find other places,” Streeter said. “That are unique, but things that aren’t going to go out of style in the next month or two.” The pair relies on intuition, industry knowledge and paying attention to customers to get the right items in their store. “You’re listening to what they’re looking for and the way they like things to fit and what major events they have coming up in their lives,” Streeter said. After six years and two moves, White Oak and Rooted is now at 2565 W. Main St. The store recently started selling baby items in addition to women’s clothing, and it’s not unusual for Streeter or Mancuso to bring an infant into work. “We are so lucky,” Streeter told Colorado Community Media over the cooing sounds of her son. “We’ve got such a great staff, and we’ve had the flexibility to bring the babies when they’re this age.” When the boutique first opened, Streeter and Mancuso worked there together everyday. But over the years, they’ve been able to add employees which gives them the opportunity to work from home a couple of days a week and even take some time off. “We’re only here one to two days a week physically, but at home we’re almost always on our computers most of the day,” Streeter said. There’s clothes to order, reports to run, research to be done. In addition to their Main Street shop, they also maintain an online store at www.whiteoakandrooted.com and sell their casualwear at The Emporium in Castle Rock. While the twosome is obviously happy to have a great month or a great year, success is more than numbers, Mancuso said. She finds it rewarding to see customers return to the boutique to shop for the various events in their lives. Plus the ability to run a business they love as well as have time to be with their respective families is valuable, Streeter. When they first opened, achieving that kind of freedom was the goal. “We put in so much time and work early on,” Streeter said, “so we could create this life.”
IF YOU GO White Oak and Rooted is at 2565 W. Main Street in Littleton. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
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ecently, like many of you, my eyes popped when looking at the grand total after self-scanning a small number of groceries. How in the world I can spend $80 on a group of items that fit into one bag? FROM THE My 8-year-old son even said, “Wow, mom. How did you spend so much so EDITOR fast?” Me: “Inflation, honey. Inflation.” We are seeing no relief anywhere as prices on everything are going up. Getting gasoline last week, I didn’t event fill my tank up and spend over $50. Going out to dinner, which is becoming rarer, features little notes posted to menus apologizing for havThelma Grimes ing to raise prices but stressing they have no choice. In today’s economy, we are seeing no relief anywhere. The housing market has homes selling for well above what they are worth, groceries are becoming a pick and choose your treats kind of experience and getting gas just makes you worry about how high the price will be the next time you fill up. Even more worrisome than the prices is the supply chain issues. For those women with infants looking for formula right now – I cannot imagine the level of worry they are facing as shelves are bare and transparency on what is going on is low. I know I am blessed because we are getting by. We are managing to pay keep up with the cost of inflation. We are able to manage the gas prices. However, my concern is with some friends and family and people who are not able to keep up. At the current rate of inflation, families are seeing costs increase by nearly $300 per month. Labor department data has consumer prices exceeding 8% with no end in sight. The cost of living before inflation was already becoming unbearable. Now, families are having to budget for an added $300 per month. Rent and mortgage rates give no relief. In attending the annual Parker State of the Town event on May 12, guest speaker Patty Silverstein from Development Research Partners said rent rates continue to go up and that is likely to continue. The nation and world are stressed out, and trying to be optimistic as the dominoes fall has become a lot harder for many families just trying to stay afloat. In thinking about all the data pushed my way last week, I found myself asking — who is getting ahead in this country? It is no secret that the rich are getting richer. But when do the poor and the middle class just get ahead to where they do not have to stress about paying the added $1 for a gallon of milk? There is talk of increasing interest rates not once, not twice, but as Silverstein put it, maybe a third time. I can’t say I am overly optimistic that those steps are going to settle the dust of skyrocketing inflation. Like many, I do not see where our leaders have a clear plan to help families get some stability and my worry is not only will those families no longer be able to stay afloat, but they will continue to sink as the raft they are barely holding on to continues to deflate.
Student Voices: No need for lockers
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magine the start of middle school with the newness of having many teachers. You go to try to open your new locker and you can’t remember the combination. When you find a teacher to help you, the locker doesn’t open. Your stress level rises as you are late to class. What if all of this could be avoided? Did you know that 90% of the students in the U.S. don’t use their lockers? Most High school students don’t even know where their locker is. Most middle school students’ lockers are too small for them to fit in their backpacks. Schools should not have lockers anymore because they are too small, a waste of money, and are very expensive. According to the article “Students Say Lockers Are Cramping Their Style,” Chris Cymerman, a sixth grader at Rosa Parks Middle School, does not have a big blue locker. He said the smaller lockers jam all the time and they can’t even fit my stuff and I have to kick it to close all the time. As you can see, the lockers that students have currently are more of a pain than a useful source. If schools allowed students
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to use their backpacks and carry them from class to class then students wouldn’t have to go through the trouble of lockers. According to the article, “Students Say Lockers Are Cramping Their Style,” William Schmidt, a well-known professor at Michigan State University, blames textbooks, saying they are just way too big for how small the lockers are. The textbooks that students need for school are too big for them to fit in their locker. This would force most students to have to carry around every single thing that they need for all of their classes instead of just grabbing the stuff they need for that class. Some kids are strong or athletic enough to carry all of those textbooks around and it is hard for them but if there were no lockers then students could use their backpacks for textbooks and it wouldn’t be so hard carrying all of that stuff. According to the article “Schools and locker: No longer the right combination,”
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR O’Donnell is best choice for SOS The Colorado Secretary of State (SOS) is elected to oversee and administer a broad range of laws pertaining to a comprehensive list of areas involving business/licensing and elections. Even though the business/licensing area is critically important for Colorado, much more attention is being paid by Democrats, Republicans, and the media to the elections area because of the 2020 election and subsequent issues of election integrity. It seems Colorado’s SOS Democratic incumbent and some Republican challengers are also primarily focused on elections and saying little about the other responsibilities of the SOS’s office. However, there is one Republican SOS candidate who is focusing on all of the SOS’s responsibilities, and he’s getting the attention and support of the highly sought-after unaffiliated voters. Republican SOS candidate Mike O’Donnell has a strong business background and a solid command of facts, statistics, and solutions to the SOS incumbent’s dismal mismanagement of her office. O’Donnell’s uncanny ability to collect and analyze data, identify problems, and implement costsaving measures will bring a new level of efficiency and economic success that Coloradans deserve from the SOS’s office. Furthermore, O’Donnell’s demeanor is refreshingly neutral — all business and no drama. Mike O’Donnell is the best choice for Colorado’s next Secretary of State. Elizabeth West Castle Rock Fix Geneva Village issue How has Littleton not addressed this situation yet? Ever since I
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Echarvarria said, “My school is really big. It has four floors and a basement, and stopping in one specific location would be ridiculous and it’s harder to keep track of your stuff if it’s in one spot.” Echavarria said it herself that when you are in high school it is very difficult to have your school supplies in your locker. The reason for that is most high schools are very big and most situations are when your locker is on the other side of the school but your classes are on the opposite side of your locker. How are you going to get to class on time? That is why most high school students just keep everything on them, so they won’t be late to class. In the article “School Lockers” by Deter Nagawang, he discusses how Frontier Regional School
moved here nearly 30 years ago Geneva Village has been an issue. Why have rents not been raised in 40 years? This issue really shows who on City Council is using their heads. Steve Barr’s comment that more information is needed before anything can be done is a delay tactic that Littleton has fallen for too many times. What on earth does the “capacity of the residents” have to do with this situation Mr. Barr? Jerry Valdes has it right — get these folks into Section 8 housing ASAP. It’s a little dramatic to think, like Lynn Christensen, that seniors will “have a very hard time” relocating. Obviously, taking steps to ease the transition would be beneficial to them; let’s not make them move multiple times, but come on, they can’t keep living in a fire trap. Talk about stressful. With lead paint, asbestos and faulty wiring, what are we waiting for? Sell the property with the understanding that a multi-story affordable building (which means people on a fixed income can afford to live there) will go up in its place. Yes, Pam Grove, multi-story. Get your head out of the clouds. This is the 2020s, not the 1920s when there was endless prairie to build on. Have you, by chance, noticed the lack of truly affordable housing in the area? You go Jerry! Let’s get Geneva residents into safe housing now and get that wreck that is the current Geneva Village transformed into something we can all be proud of; a building that will allow the current and future residents be truly comfortable living in Littleton. Harriet McKee Littleton
has 621 lockers, which amounted to $121,036 and only 90% of the students use their lockers. This means only 63 of 621 lockers are in use. As you can clearly see, lockers are not being used so the amount of money could instead be going to the school to provide them with a new gym, better textbooks, etc. In addition, as the years go by, lockers start to break down making it easier for them to be broken into, thus making the use of a locker problematic. This cycle of buying new lockers only to have them go unused is like the definition of insanity: repeating the same thing over and over and expecting different results. The evidence undoubtedly proves that students do not use lockers, so why would schools continue to waste the money? Mason Clark is a student at Goddard Middle School June 13, 2019
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Olinger Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery Chapel Hill Joseph Henry Higbee a.k.a. Joe or JoJo Born on November 27, 1940 and passed away on January 28, 2022. Joe was 81 years old. Joe resided in Littleton, CO since 1965 and succumbed after an illness at Swedish Medical Center surrounded by Family. Born in San Francisco CA on 11/27/1940 to Mr and Mrs Robert Higbee, Joe grew up in Utah and the family moved to Colorado Springs in 1958. He had 6 siblings which included 3 brothers and 3 sisters. RICH
He is survived by his daughters Melanie Higbee (Carl Sivak) Lynn Sanders (Charlie) his grandsons Trent Higbee (Kimmy Moore) and Carl Wagner (Tiffany Cargill). He is also survived by his sisters Glory Kiick and Viola Farmer including several great grandkids and nieces and nephews.
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Berkeley passed away on November 24, 2021 surrounded by his beloved family at the age of 84. He was born in Ogden, Utah to Lowell Redd Rich and Afton Thomas Rich and grew up in New Mexico and Arizona. Berkeley graduated from Tempe Union High School in 1956, attended Stanford University and graduated from Yale University School of Medicine in 1963. After completing three years of internship and residency at the University of Colorado and two years in the US Air Force, he practiced pediatrics for 30 years at the Littleton Pediatric Medical Center. Berkeley retired in 1997 and continued his leadership activities at First Plymouth Congregational Church and in the community. He loved teaching children, performing in church plays and engaging in GREY
He is preceded into death by his wife Sharon, his grandson Corbin Higbee and his parents, Robert and Nina Higbee, his brothers Bill Higbee, Bob Higbee and Ben Higbee and his sister Violet Wynn.
lively discussions with friends. He was passionate about social issues, especially affordable housing, gun safety, open and affirming and race relations. He founded a non-profit called Housing Justice. He climbed all 54 fourteeners in Colorado and enjoyed many hands of Bridge. Berkeley is survived by Janet, his wife of 58 years, children Jennifer and Robert, grandsons Braden and Zachary, his brother Steve (Monica) and nephew Kevin. A celebration of Berkeley’s life will be held at First Plymouth Congregational Church, 3501 South Colorado Blvd., in Englewood on May 27th, 2022 at 11am. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, 2111 Champa St. Denver, CO 80205.
Carol Joy Grey
August 17, 1942 - May 3, 2022
Carol Joy Grey was a beautiful and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Her love of life was obvious in the way in which she lived it. Carol passed away on May 3, 2022 at the age of 79 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her by living their lives to the fullest. Carol was born to Frank and Angela Joy on August 17, 1942 and was the eldest of their five children. After graduating high school, Carol married the love of her life, Richard Grey. Together, they had 3 children, Chris, Kelley, and Sean. Not only was she a loving and caring mom to these three, she was also a respected practice manager for a large medical practice for 32 years and then worked as a client service advisor for a
financial corporation in her retirement. Carol did not know the meaning of the phrase, “kick back and relax”! Carol found joy in caring for and serving others, whether it was hosting a formal party or just making breakfast for a friend or one of her many grandchildren. And boy, could Carol cook and decorate! She was fondly referred to as Martha Stewart’s (nice) twin. Along with her extraordinary ability to host, cook and decorate, Carol also had the unique ability to connect with people from all backgrounds. Those who came in contact with her would always leave a wiser and better person. There will be a service for those who would like to honor Carol on Thursday, May 12th at 1:30pm, St. Frances Cabrini Parish, 6673 W. Chatfield Ave., Littleton.
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Experts around Denver metro area weigh in on the popular sport BY OLIVIA JEWELL LOVE OLOVE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
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ly spotting the fish in the water before you cast — and uses a special rod, reel, line and flies. The flies themselves are not real. They mimic the fish’s natural diet of insects in the streams and rivers in which they live. Anglers often have a whole kit full of different flies to match the “local cuisine” of bugs where they are fishing. The Denver South Platte Rick Mikesell’s family has lived in Denver for three generations. He has dedicated many hours to fishing on the Denver South Platte, both on his own time and as a guide. He works as operations manager at Trouts Fly Fishing. The Denver South Platte,
which runs right through the city, isn’t exactly what one might picture as a traditional fishing destination. The urban location often has obstacles like rebar, scrap metal, shopping carts and other hazards in the water. Unhoused people often spend time near the river, setting up camp along the banks. Mikesell said he frequently has people hesitant to fish in these areas because of this population, but he said being respectful to people on the river yields the best results. “I’ve never had a negative experience as long as I treat other people with respect,” he said.
Colorado Parks & Wildlife does not stock the Denver section of the South Platte. A private entity stocks trout in the metro area, but the other fish in the river, including small mouth bass, carp and walleye, are naturally occurring. Unfortunately for trout, their life cycle in the DSP can be fairly short. When temperatures begin to rise, these fish start dying. “When we get into the summertime … .the summer gets really warm. For a trout, water over 68 degrees gets really stressful,” Mikesell said. SEE FISHING, P17
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Trouts Fly Fishing works on conservation efforts where the outfitter cleans the waters of the river and fundraises for conservation of the area. The group, according to Mikesell, does not believe the DSP should be stocked with trout at this time due to the warm water temperatures. Further up the hill, things may not be better for trout. The North Fork of the South Platte The natural flow of the North Fork is that of a small creek. The waters are polluted with heavy metals like iron, copper and aluminum from various mining operations, according to Mikesell. Denver Water releases more water through Roberts Tunnel from Dillon Reservoir for their service areas, which increases the flow of the river and allows various outfitters to stock the waters with fish. That is how Mikesell explained the area of the North Fork, which flows into DSP, and John Ellis, longtime angler and member of Evergreen Metro Water Board, corroborated what Mikesell said. “When it’s real low, the minerals get on their gills and clogs them and essentially suffocates them,” Ellis said. Ellis is also a board member of Evergreen Trout Unlimited. The group’s goal is to conserve and protect coldwater fisheries. Right now, even in the foothills, conservation groups are worried about the warming waters, too. “We’re very concerned with climate change,” Ellis said. His group is working to monitor water temperatures in tributary streams to learn about warming, and members are hoping to replenish the Greenback Cutthroat Trout population, which happens to be Colorado’s state fish. The warmer water can spell trouble for the resident insect populations, which are the food source for these fish. Warmer water can also mean less oxygenation for fish. “How is the bug life doing? As it heats up, sometimes there’s less bugs, then they don’t have the bugs to eat,” Ellis said. “As water gets warmer, it doesn’t have as much oxygen.” Getting out there Fishing the DSP, North Fork and countless other streams and lakes in Colorado can be a fun way to spend a warm summer day. Mikesell said the sport might take a little getting used to, though. “For Denver South Platte, while it’s a high quality fishery, it’s not really beginner friendly,” he said. He said learning to fish the river will take some casting skills and gear. He said becom-
‘Once we get into late May, early June, those fish are at the best time of their lives.’
Rick Mikesell shows off a fish he caught in the Denver South Platte.
Rick Mikesell, fly fishing guide ing a good angler requires a lot of practice. “If the angler is willing to work at it and spend time, they can improve,” Mikesell said. After spending years with a fishing rod in hand, even Mikesell doesn’t slay fish every day. “I’ve been doing it for over 20 years, and I still have bad days all the time,” he said. Michelle White, owner of Tumbling Trout Fly Shop in Lake George, has been fly fishing for over 20 years. When she became interested in guiding a number of years ago, she found herself stuck in a male-dominated sport and industry. So she decided to change it. “One of the reasons I started my own fly fishing business seven years ago … no one would even look at my resume, so I started my own guide service,” she said. Now, she encourages women to get involved in the sport. With lots of women’s beginner fishing groups popping up around Colorado, she hopes all beginners can enjoy the sport. “Grab a friend and hire a guide and maybe join one of the women’s fly fishing groups,” she advised. As for finding the perfect day to go out and fish, Ellis recommends a slightly overcast day for better vision, and Mikesell said to avoid the heat and avoid fishing right after rain storms, which can cloud the water. Both anglers agreed that one of the most important pieces of gear to have is a pair of polarized sunglasses. According to Mikesell, during the month of May, the bass and carp are spawning. Then, the fishing gets really good. “Once we get into late May, early June, those fish are at the best time of their lives,” he said. A quick Google search can yield hundreds of results for outfitters and guide services for fly fishing in Colorado, so the eager angler can take their pick, or simply get out there and start casting.
Rick Mikesell casts into the river.
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he Kirkland Museum, 1201 Bannock St., Denver, announces the gift of a lamp, constructed from two pieces of Frank Lloyd Wright art glass (1903-1904), which will be featured in the show, “Frank Lloyd Wright Inside the Walls,” opening June 17. In 1964, art collector Bertie Slutzky purchased two pieces at a Chicago antique store, recognizing them as Frank Lloyd Wright glass. A local metalsmith joined the pieces to make a table lamp, which she presented to her son, Louis Newman, as a graduation gift. Mr. Newman and his husband, Justin Ferate, donated the lamp to the museum in 2018. Performance Now Performance Now Theatre Company presents “Nice Work if You Can Get It” by George and Ira Gershwin from June 10-18 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 Allison Parkway, Lakewood. 303-987-7876. Directed by Bernie Cardell, music direction by Heather Holt Hall, Choreography by Christopher Page-Sanders. Tickets: performancenow.org. Denver Museum of Nature & Science “Egypt: The Time of the Pharoahs” offers a look at ancient Egyptian culture. DMNS is at 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver. 303-370-6000. Ticketed. “Mazes and Brain Games” opens May 20. See dmns.org. Curious Theatre Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma
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Curtis Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Ave., Sonya Ellingboe Greenwood Village, presents works of Denver-based artist Susan Cooper, including new works and some from her early career. Runs through June 25. Works made from oil, acrylic, resin, steel, glass and plexiglass. 303-797-1779. Arapahoe Phil The Arapahoe Philharmonic Orchestra will perform a “Stars and Stripes Forever” concert at Breckenridge Brewery Beer Garden, 2920 Brewery Lane in Littleton, on July 3. Doors open at 7 p.m. Food and drink will be available from the Breckenridge Bar and a food truck. Rain or shine. Can be livestreamed to your home, $15 per household. Tickets: $35, $30, $17, $10. VIP tables for 8, $350. It is suggested that you bring a blanket, or a chair if disabled. Denver Philharmonic The Denver Philharmonic Orchestra will perform a “Beethoven Celebration” on May 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Antoni Brico Stage at Central Presbyte-
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Look — up in the sky! Colorado offers dark areas for summer stargazing BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
On a summer night long ago, we happened to be at the top of Independence Pass at midnight, after a gully-washer soaked our tent and sleeping bags at Maroon Bells Campground and it became necessary to load sleepy kids in the car and head home. The sky was absolutely dazzling and we stood there for a long time, just gobsmacked! When I opened the new edition of 5280 magazine and saw a story about “Stars Bright” by Jessica Larusso, I was moved to encourage our readers to seek out a similar experience with families this summer. Several of my nature-oriented magazines have focused on seeking out the dark sky experience as a travel trend and this story is clear and helpful, listing Dark Sky Parks and Communities. Kids will enjoy having their own sky maps and learn a pleasurable skill that lasts a lifetime. Pack the guide books, binoculars and cameras with the camping equipment and look for a dark hiking spot. Westcliffe and Silver Cliff in southern Colorado make up Colorado’s first certified Interna-
tional Dark Sky Community, which involves shielded light fixtures in limited numbers, with warm light bulbs that won’t glare. The Smokey Jack Observatory there is also available to visitors. An active nonprofit organization is called Dark Skies of the Wet Mountain Valley. Norwood, Ridgeway, Crestone, Nucla and Naturita are also International Dark Sky Communities. Colorado also has 10 International Dark Sky Parks families can seek out. Since this is a growing trend, reservations are probably in order. There are currently 196 Dark Sky Places in the world and Colorado claims 15 of them. In addition to the communities above, There are 10 Dark Sky Parks: Hovenweep National Monument; Black Canyon of the Gunnison; Dinosaur National Monument; Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve; Jackson Area as one explores ... (Sensibly, the writer suggests exploring an area well during the day first, and research what will be showing at a particular time and season ... Photographers are warned that there are limitations on camera equipment, such as flashes, that would disturb area wildlife, so investigate the rules and regulations. Travelers speculate over archaeological sites and possible connections to the night skies, where often interpretations are questioned. I personally think learning about
Colorado offers multiple areas with dark skies for stargazing.
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nice transitional place as a leader. What we need to do is rethink everything - there are lots of questions about how we do the work as a theater. I want to do great work while here and be the leader for the Clarke Reader next phase of the Arvada Center. Where do you see theater at the Arvada Center now? We’re still in recovery from COVID and next year will probably still be a recovery year. And that starts to present a lot of questions we don’t have answers to yet. We don’t know if this is a permanent change yet - will people’s comfort zone in an enclosed space going to change in the long term? And how do you plan for that? There are more questions than answers right now, and while we know what the questions are, we don’t know how to address them. What are you looking forward to in the new season? I’m really excited about directing “Into the Woods” - I’ve never done a musical at the Arvada Center, so that’s exciting. I’m generally excited about how to make this transition - there’s a lot of intuitional knowledge here at the
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Arvada Center, which is really lucky for me. What do you want the Arvada community to know about your goals at the theater? People won’t see a big change this coming season but stay tuned for the season after. It might look a little different. The gift of a long-term leader is continuity, and the gift of change is we can look at how we do things and ask if that’s what we should or want to do. It opens a lot of possibility. Meeting at the corner of `The Holly’ KGNU, a local volunteer-powered radio station, will be hosting a Community Conversation with Julian Rubenstein, author of “The Holly: Five Bullets, One Gun, and the Struggle to Save an American Neighborhood” at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 21 at The Buell Media Center, 2101 Arapahoe St. in Denver. In addition to the author, Terrance Roberts, the central figure in the events will be on hand and audiences will see clips from the upcoming documentary “The Holly.” Get a ticket for this powerful event at www.eventbrite.com. Get mySummer started at Wright Farms It’s entirely possible artist Helen Hiebert has created the perfect summer image with her new mySummer installa-
tion, which will be on display at Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 E. 120th Ave. in Thornton. As an artist-in-residence, Hiebert will be constructing an interactive, large-scale paper lantern at the library which will be available to see in person beginning on Friday, May 20 and be on display throughout the summer. There will also be a mySummer Finale with Hiebert at the Anythink Wright Farms backyard from 8 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 30. For more information on the mySummer program, visit anythinklibraries.org. Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Kurt Vile at the Ogden Theatre Sometimes you just need to get lost in a swirl of guitars, you dig? And when that happens, the music of Kurt Vile is one of the best sources of indie guitar-based jamming around. His most recent album “(watch my moves)” is one of his strongest releases yet. In support of his great record, he and his band, The Violators, will be stopping by the Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver, at 8 p.m. on Monday, May 23. Get your tickets at www.ogdentheatre.com/events/detail/426214. Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@ hotmail.com.
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ynne Collins has been announced as the Arvada Center’s new Artistic Director of Theatre, following the retirement of Rod A. Lansberry. Collins, the current Artistic Director of Plays, first joined the Arvada Center in 2016 and lead the growth of the center’s Black Box Theatre and its repertory company. “Lynne is a tremendously talented artist and a fierce advocate for inclusion in the arts,” said Arvada Center President and CEO, Philip Sneed. “Her dedication to the Arvada Center and the entire Denver theatre community alongside her innovative artistic vision make her the ideal choice to lead our theatre program into the next chapter on our journey.” We spoke to Collins about her new role and what comes next. Interview edited for clarity and brevity. Tell me about becoming the new Artistic Director of Theatre? We had some internal meetings about what to do now and where we’re heading. After talking it through it became clear we couldn’t ponder for too long with the season starting soon. They came to me and I said okay. I know the place well and have all the information and I’m also looking toward the end of my career, which means I’m in a
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What’s in fentanyl ‘accountability and prevention’ bill? HB 1326 was contentious measure in Colorado General Assembly BY SHANNON NAJMABADI AND JESSE PAUL THE COLORADO SUN
With just hours to spare in its 2022 lawmaking term, the Colorado legislature on May 11 sent House Bill 1326, the Fentanyl Accountability and Prevention Act, to Gov. Jared Polis to be signed into law. The contentious legislation, which was still being amended up until its passage, is lawmakers’ response to rising fentanyl overdose deaths in the state. More than 900 Coloradans died from a fentanyl overdose last year, according to state health department data, including four children under the age 1, and 35 people between the ages of 10 and 18. In 2020, 540 people died from a fentanyl overdose in Colorado. The bill would increase the penalties for possessing or distributing fentanyl and would pump tens of millions of dollars into efforts to prevent overdose deaths, as well as drug treatment and education campaigns. Polis has said he will sign the bill into law. The Colorado Sun pored over the final version of measure to pull out the information you need to know: What is fentanyl and what’s the background of this bill? Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that’s 80 to 100 times more potent than morphine. It can be lethal in doses of about 2 or 3 milligrams. The drug was developed to help manage pain for cancer patients but has increasingly been illegally mixed with heroin and other drugs because of its potency and how cheap it is to produce. In fact, law enforcement says fentanyl has become ubiquitous and that it’s mixed into almost all street drugs now. Some drug users have said they consumed fentanyl unknowingly, thinking they were taking another substance. Authorities believe five
people who died in a mass fentanyl overdose in Commerce City earlier this year thought they were consuming cocaine. A number of Colorado teens and young adults have died of fentanyl overdoses in recent years after consuming what they thought were prescription painkillers. House Bill 1326 comes after lawmakers passed a bill in 2019 that was signed into law by Polis that made it a misdemeanor to possess up to 4 grams of most drugs, including fentanyl, for personal use. Law enforcement and Republicans have blasted the 2019 law, saying it is responsible for Colorado’s surging fentanyl overdose deaths, a claim rejected by harm reduction advocates. How would the bill change criminal penalties for possessing fentanyl? The bill would make possessing between 1 gram and 4 grams of a fentanyl compound for personal use a Level 4 drug felony punishable by up to 180 days in jail and up to two years of probation. If someone is convicted of the offense a third or subsequent time, the sentence would go up to 364 days in jail. A fentanyl compound means a drug mixture with any amount of fentanyl in it. For instance, 4 grams of heroin combined with a few milligrams of fentanyl would be considered a fentanyl compound. Since fentanyl is ubiquitous in street drugs, experts say it’s likely that people arrested for possessing more than 1 gram of any drug could be charged with a felony. Those convicted of the Level 4 drug felony can have their convictions dropped to misdemeanors if they go through treatment. And they can have their criminal record sealed a few years after completing their sentence or completing probation. Possessing 1 gram or less of fentanyl or a fentanyl compound would remain a Level 1 drug misdemeanor. A person convicted for a fourth or subsequent time of possessing 1 gram or less of fentanyl or a fentanyl compound could be charged with a Level 4 drug felony punishable by between 6 months and two years in prison.
A bill that passed the Colorado General Assembly makes possession of 1 to 4 grams of a fentanyl compound for personal use a Level 4 drug felony. SHUTTERSTOCK IMAGE
The bill also would try to crack down on fentanyl dealers by raising the penalties for possessing the drug with an intent to distribute it. Here are the details: • Possessing between 4 grams and 50 grams of fentanyl or a fentanyl compound with an intent to distribute it would become a Level 2 drug felony punishable by a prison term of 4 to 16 years. • Possessing more than 50 grams of a fentanyl compound with an intent to distribute it a Level 1 drug felony punishable by a prison term of up to 32 years. • Other offenses become a Level 1 drug felony, punishable by a prison term of up to 32 years, if it leads to someone’s death, if the drugs originated from outside of Colorado, or if the person also possessed a pill press or other manufacturing equipment Would a person have to know they were possessing fentanyl to be charged with a felony? This question is important because fentanyl is often mixed with other drugs.
The answer is no, but they would have an opportunity to argue before a jury that they did not know they were in possession of fentanyl. If the jury sides with the defendant, the defendant’s charge would be reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor. Lawmakers likened the unique legal structure of the bill, a change that was made on the night of May 11, to Colorado’s crime-ofpassion law, which allows someone charged with murder to argue the killing was unplanned in the hopes of prompting the jury to lower their sentence. An earlier version of the fentanyl bill would have required people to have known that they were in possession of fentanyl or a fentanyl compound before they could be charged with a felony for having more than 1 gram of the drug for personal use. Law enforcement and prosecutors were wary of that policy, saying it would make it very difficult to prosecute cases. SEE FENTANYL, P23
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Both law enforcement — who wanted to remove any option for people to prove they didn’t know they were in possession of fentanyl — and criminal justice activists were unhappy with where this section of the bill ended up. It was written this way to ensure its passage. Tom Raynes, executive director of the Colorado District Attorneys’ Council, called the finalized version of the provision a “challenging standard.” “We will adapt to the decision made by the legislature as they are the ones who make and are responsible for legislation and policy,” he said. “Our job is to enforce their decisions, and we will.” What about the treatment side? Anyone convicted of a fentanylrelated offense would have to undergo a substance use assessment and, if appropriate, treatment. They would also have to take a fentanyl education program developed by the state. The law also would require that some people jailed on fentanylrelated charges be released with naloxone, an opioid reversal drug, or a prescription for other medication to help with opioid-use disorders. It would also give jails money to help provide medication-assisted treatment to their inmates. Where is the money going? House Bill 1326 would also al-
locate about $40 million next year toward trying to prevent fentanyl overdose deaths and toward responding to the opioid epidemic. The spending would include: • $6 million would be set aside next fiscal year, which starts July 1, for a harm-reduction grant program. Nonprofits, public health or tribal agencies, law enforcement, and various health care organizations could apply for grants, and the funding could be used for training about preventing overdoses and to helping divert people from the criminal justice system. • $19.7 million would be used to make a bulk purchase of naloxone. Under the bill, naloxone and other drugs to counter an opioid overdose could be dispensed through a variety of organizations, including libraries, colleges and universities, jails, probation departments and public health agencies. • $600,000 would be set aside to purchase tests to detect synthetic opiates. The idea is to help people determine if their drugs contain fentanyl and to prevent them from unknowingly consuming the opioid. • $10 million would be earmarked for treatment centers where people could stay to detox or stabilize if they’re in crisis. • The bill would create a grant program to help law enforcement agencies investigate deaths or serious injuries caused by synthetic opiates and for disrupting drug distribution. The bill doesn’t allocate money to the program; it’s subject to available money. Families told lawmakers that the overdose deaths of their loved ones
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require that emergency medical providers, coroners and law enforcement officials participate in a state program mapping overdose deaths. The measure would also task a new Colorado Overdose Prevention Review Committee with reviewing drug-related overdoses and making policy recommendations to lawmakers. And the Department of Public Health and Environment would have to develop a statewide prevention and education campaign around fentanyl. The campaign could include TV, radio or digital advertisements, as well as a website with resources about fentanyl, criminal penalties tied to possession of the drug and the immunity granted to those who report an overdose. 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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ave you ever been around someone in a group setting and suddenly they say something completely out of character or unexpected? WINNING And when they realize it, they say or ask WORDS something like, “Did my inside voice just come out?” Maybe we have all experienced a moment like that, and probably even have been the one to let our inside voice come out unexMichael Norton pectedly. Some of us do a really good job of controlling our words, feelings and actions when it comes to our ability to stay composed, especially when we may not necessarily agree with those around us. We have the ability to keep our outer selves restrained from saying what might really be on our heart and mind. And then there some of us who completely wear our hearts on our sleeve. We do not have a poker face, so we make our feelings known through
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what we do and what comes out of our mouth. Some might even say that those of us who fall into this category don’t have a filter, when the thought pops into our minds we immediately say or act upon what we feel in that moment. Both types, those who stay calm and can control what they say and feel, as well as those who wear their hearts on their sleeve, are easy enough to understand and recognize. Those who demonstrate restraint are usually very thoughtful and really consider their words wisely before just speaking. And those who don’t hide the way they feel are more direct and to the point, and live life to its fullest with lots of emotion. Then there are those of us who think we are showing restraint and composure trying to hide our feelings, but our tonality, our expressions, and our body language give us away. Those of us in this group should never play poker. And there are a lot of us who fall into this category, we just don’t see ourselves this way, we think we are fooling others, when they can see clearly right through us.
“We cannot consistently act in a way that is inconsistent with the way we see ourselves.” — Dr. Joyce Brothers A lot of how we see ourselves has to do with what we keep on the inside, and what has the potential to come out of us in moments of distress, or conflicts of any kind, and usually at the wrong time. If we are harboring feelings that are negative or angry, our outside self will reflect those emotions. We may be able to mask it for a little while, but sooner or later we will hold our tongue for so long, but then eventually our true inner feelings will be exposed. We all fall somewhere along the spectrum of the three examples mentioned above. And in the world we are living in today we need to feed our minds and our hearts with the words of hope and encouragement, loving kindness, abundance, gentleness, benevolence, generosity and goodness. When we feed our minds and hearts with a steady diet of the positive, our inner self will never betray our outside self. Should we say or do what we feel
and believe? Yes. Should we make sure it is said or done with respect? Absolutely. For some of us, we know exactly where we are when it comes to displaying how we really feel. And for others, we only fool ourselves. The solution is that we say and do exactly what needs to be said or done, and to say it or do it with respect, kindness, and compassion. How about you? Are you staying composed? Do you wear your heart on your sleeve? Or do you have the blind spot of maybe projecting what you are feeling on the inside without knowing it? I would love to hear your story at mnorton@xinnix.com, and when we can include a steady diet of the good, the pure, the powerful and the positive, our inside self and outside self will more than likely be in alignment, making this a better than good year. Michael Norton is the grateful president of XINNIX, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator to businesses of all sizes.
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ow that tax season is over, it is time to start planning for 2022. I know that everyone is probably tax fatigued by now, but we are already well into the second quarter of FINANCIAL the year. Therefore, STRATEGIES any changes that need to be made to impact your tax liability for this year, need to happen fast. There are also changes that affect Colorado residents to plan for. First let’s look at Patricia Kummer tax planning overall. Make sure if you needed to adjust your tax withholding on your paycheck, that you calculate the increase for the remaining pay periods left in 2022. This is also true if you need to increase your 401(k) contribution, the earlier the better. Next, plan if you will be able to itemize your deductions for this year. Do you have higher mortgage inter-
est, charitable deductions, or medical expenses? If you cannot itemize, think of other ways you can still give to charity and get the deduction while still taking the full standard deduction. Retirees who are taking their required minimum distributions are eligible to give directly to a charity from their IRA account and be taxed only on the amount you receive. Ask your advisor about setting up a Qualified Charitable Distribution or QCD, before you take this year’s distribution. You can still deduct up to $300 per tax filer ($600 for joint filers) of charitable donations on the front of the 1040 without itemizing. High wage earners may benefit from opening a donor-advised fund and bunching several years of charitable contributions into one year, hence being able to itemize. But Colorado residents beware: There is a new law that limits the amount you can itemize on your state income tax return. Even though you may be eligible to receive
the full deduction on your federal return, taxpayers who expect to have joint income over $400,000 will be limited to a $60,000 deduction on the Colorado form.¹ This is also a good time to review your potential investment income for this year. With current market volatility, you may consider tax loss harvesting on positions that no longer meet your goals in your portfolio. You can deduct 100% of your realized losses up to the amount of capital gains you incur plus another $3,000 per year against earned income. You can carry forward any unused losses to be used up in subsequent years. There are other changes in Colorado regarding the College Invest 529 Savings Plan for college education. In the past, taxpayers have been able to deduct the full amount of their 529 contribution against their state income tax liability. Starting in 2022, your deductions will be limited to $20,000 per taxpayer, for each beneficiary for single filers, and $30,000 for joint tax filers.²
Be aware that many of the programs put in place last year were forms of stimulus and have expired. There are no monthly stimulus checks, and this year the Child Tax Credit reverts back to $2,000 per child for 2022. Also, the enhanced Child Care and Dependent Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit have reverted back with the exception of minor inflation adjustments.³ Tax planning all year long may provide you with better options and a lower overall tax bill due next April. If you started a business or became a consultant this year, there are good tax savings strategies for you as well. With only seven months left in the year, early planning can provide optimum tax saving strategies. 1. Colorado House Bill 21-1311; 2. College Invest; 3. IRS.gov Patricia Kummer has been a Certified Financial Planner professional and a fiduciary for over 35 years and is Managing Director for Mariner Wealth Advisors, an SEC Registered Investment Adviser.
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Cherry Creek girls win 28th tennis title Cedeno completes perfect 14-0 season BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
It took some work but Cherry Creek captured its 28th girls state tennis championship on May 14 at the Gates Tennis Center in Denver. The Bruins went into the final morning of playback and championship matches of the three-day tournament with a slim 73-66 lead over Fairview. The Bruins advanced two singles and four doubles teams into the finals and four of those six title matches were against Fairview. There was a combined 12 team points available in those matches. Cherry Creek, the defending state champions, won three of the four head-tohead matches with Fairview and wound up collecting 17 points on the final day compared to three for the Knights. The Bruins ended with 90 points compared to 69 for runner-up Fairview. Mountain Vista came in fourth,with 80 points. Valor Christian was seventh, Heritage eighth and Regis Jesuit ninth. “It feels wonderful to win,” said Creek coach Christin Jacob. “I’d been hearing how strong Fairview was all season. I knew if wanted the title, we’d have to work for it. “It’s a tradition for years that has been set for our girls and that work ethic that was set is an example
Cherry Creek won its 38th Colorado state high school tennis championship.
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for our players. I’m so proud of what they did in this year especially considering how tight the doubles matches we had and the three matches we won against Fairview. Those were big points.” Creek’s defending No. 2 singles champion Lorena Cedeno completed a 14-0 season with a 6-3, 6-1 state championship win over Fairview’s Shelia Laird. “I was nervous at first because the match was so important for my team,”said
Cherry Creek senior Lorena Cedeno won her second straight No. 2 singles title on May 14 at the Gates Tennis Center with a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Shelia Laird of Fairview. Creek won its 38th state championship with Fairview coming in second.
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Regis boys win team’s 23rd state title Cherry Creek’s Eck takes gold in diving BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Regis Jesuit swimmers celebrate after winning the Class 5A state boys swimming championships on May PHOTO BY JIM BENTON 14 at the VMAC in Thornton.
Cherry Creek got off to a fast start during the finals of the Class 5A boys swimming championships on May 14. The event was hedl at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton. However, the Bruins could not compete against the depth and swimmers that Regis Jesuit as competition continued throughout the day. Regis won the school’s 23rd state swimming title. Regis finished with 467
points while defending state champion, Cherry Creek, placed second with 403 points. Other South Metro competed in the championship tournament, including Heritage taking fifth place, Highlands Ranch placed 12th, Douglas County 18th, Arapahoe 22nd, Ponderosa 24th and Valor Christian 26th. Cherry Creek hoped to make an attempt to catch Regis during the morning diving finals. Bruins senior Conrad Eck won the event with 596 points. Arapahoe’s Collier Dyer placed second with SEE SWIMMING, P27
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Cedeno. “Then I was having fun and felt so blessed. This match was better than the one last year. I was more confident and playing better.” Jiselle Boker, the Bruins No. 3 singles player, rallied in the second set and downed Fairview’s Ellie Middleton 6-3, 7-5. “Fairview was our competition last year and this year too,” said Boker. “I played consistent. I was down 5-4 in the second set. It feels great to be a state champion. I’m excited.” Creek’s No. 1 doubles team of Vivienne Bersin and Victoria Moldovan outlasted Fairview’s Lizzy Roth and Virginia Gomulka in the title match, 6-3, 2-6, 7-6. The Knights’ lone victory over the Bruins came in the No. 2 doubles matchup when Jane Roth and Maya Brakhage downed Creek’s Farrah Bendell and Sayeesha Garud 1-6, 6-3, 6-4. Creek’s No. 3 doubles duo of Riley Loehr andSabrina Shama won a close straight set championship match and the No. 4 doubles team of Kate Erickson and Zoey Hao also claimed the state title. Jacqueline Pearsall, Creek’s No. 1 singles player, won the third place match in three sets “I’ve coached for 16 seasons and we’ve got 14 state titles, which is amazing to think about,” said Jacob. “This one now makes me happy because of what the new players (six) did. That’s half of my team was new and the nerves and everything they handled well.” Combined with the 44 state titles that the Cherry Creek boys team has won, that gives the Greenwood Village school 82 state tennis cham-
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589.5 points. Dyer also earned Diver of the Year honors. Cherry Creek’s Caleb Liban took fourth in diving. Luke Ogen placed sixth and Jackson Whithead finished 12th. “It was slightly a surprise,” said Eck, who was seeded fourth. “I knew that I could get a better score
Cherry Creek’s Jiselle Boker has her eyes on a backhand return during the May 14 girls Class 5A state tennis championships at the Gates Tennis Center. Creek won its PHOTOS BY JIM BENTON 38th state championship with Fairview coming in second. Megan Johnson of Heritage was third at No. 3 singles at the Class 5A girls state tennis championships on May 14 at the Gates Tennis Center.
pionships. Other South Metro players who finished high included Marian Hayes of Mountain Vista who was third at No. 2 singles andHeritage’s Megan Johnson who was also third in theNo. 3 singlesbracket. Haley Zimmerman and Hannah Schumaker of Mountain Vista were fourth at No. 2 doubleswhile Valor’s Amelia Wenger and Sienna DeGhetto of Valor defeated Arapahoe’s Maddie Malcomand Kira Dyer in No. 3 doubles third place match.
Mountain Vista’s Marion Hayes reaches for a forehand during the May 14 girls Class 5A state tennis championships at the Gates Tennis Center. Hayes was third at No. 2 singles.
at state. The two divers that were second and fourth were on my club team and I knew it was going to be really close. I knew I was going to be happy however it finished. “It feels great to win. I felt great. I dove well. It was a really hard meet but in the end it worked out well. We got 69 points with me and the three other divers. It helped.” But not enough as the Raiders had too many swimmers and talent in the afternoon finals. Cherry Creek held 177-140 edge over Regis after diving but won only
one race afterwards. The Bruins 200-meter medley relay team of Cade Martin, Carson Morris, Liam Bekerman and Jason Fan won with a time of 1:30.77, which was the first race of the late afternoon finals. Then, Regis starting racking up the points the rest of the meet, finishing with Mark Dugan, Roman Krauss, Hawkins Wendt and Gio Aguirre capturing the 400-meter freestyle relay. The relay team finished the race in 3 minutes, 04.11 seconds.
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Regis coach Nick Frasersmith was named the 2022 Coach of the Year. Aquirre also second in the 100-meter freestyle, an event he won last season. Roman Krauss also took second in the 500-meter freestyle. Heritage’s Oliver Mitchell won the state title in the 100-meter breaststroke with a time of 55.76 seconds. Mason Kajfosz, of Highlands Ranch, placed third in the 200-meter freestyle. Peter Weinstein, of Heritage, took third in the 500-meter freestyle.
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More Coloradans are vaccinated than ever Nearly three-quarters of residents older than 5 are fully immunized against COVID BY JOHN DALEY COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO
Nearly three out of four Coloradans older than 5 are now fully immunized with two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the state’s vaccination dashboard. That’s higher than the national average, which is about 66 percent, according to the New York Times, and puts Colorado at 16th highest among the 50 states. Colorado recently topped a total of 4 million people who had gotten at least two doses, according to the state health department. More than half of all residents got the first two shots, plus a booster. Colorado’s progress on the vaccination front comes at another uncertain point in the pandemic. The latest wildly transmissible variant — BA.2.12.1 — has infected increasing numbers of people in the state and around the country. But many of the tools to limit spread have been dropped, and surveillance and reporting of coronavirus trends are less robust than earlier in the pandemic. Those younger than 5 are still
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SRE Engineer (FT; Multiple Openings) Job Location: Centennial, CO Requirements: M.S. or equiv. in IS, Indust Eng, etc. + 2 yrs. exp. or B.S. + 5 yrs. exp. req’d. Exp. w/ UCaaS, AWS, GCP, Ansible, Terraform, Python, Bash, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Linux OS, Kubernetes, Docker, VoIP, ntwk stack, ntwk protocols, & ntwk arch. req’d. Mail Resume: RingCentral, Inc. Attn: HR Dept. 20 Davis Drive Belmont, CA 94002
PART TIME. Local Company In downtown Castle Rock has an opening between the hours of 8am5pm Monday through Friday. Approx 20 hours per week. Working outside with some office work. Approx 20 hours per week. Responsible adult, must have drivers license and good driving record. Call Kevin or Kari at 303-688-4642 for more information.
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Accounting Assistant and Legal Advertising Specialist Colorado Community Media is hiring a detail-oriented administrative specialist to assist in posting receivables and to schedule legal notices. The job would be full time in our business office reporting to the Business Manager. Job responsibilities include: • Post payments in our ad management software (will train in Account Scout). Create and maintain daily files. •Assist customers with questions on their balances and/or payments. •Take in orders for legal notices to publish in our weekly publications. Format and schedule orders properly for production and record-keeping purposes using ad management software. •Flow ad files onto pages for insertion into weekly publications using design software (will train in InDesign) •Proof pages to ensure accuracy •Act as customer service representative for both AR and legal notice publishing process Preferred skills: •Experience in accounts receivable preferable •Superior attention to detail •Ability to build and maintain solid customer relationships with professionalism and speed •Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
Host Families Needed 15 French students ages 14-17 coming to the Denver Metro area June 18-July 9th for an American experience! We are seeking hosts families. Contact info: Cindy at Compass USA, 303-466-4707
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Special Education Teacher for a significant needs program located at the Strasburg Elementary School. Current Colorado Special Education Teacher license required. BA salary range $34,650-$40,950 & MA salary range $39,900$46,200, based on experience. May be eligible for Sign On Bonus! Excellent benefits. Collaborative work environment with lots of free continuing education opportunities available. May be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness. Questions contact Tracy at (719) 775-2342, ext. 101 or tracyg@ecboces. org. Please complete a Certified application located at the bottom of the “Jobs” page on ecboces.org or email tracyg@ecboces.org. Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Once the candidate is fully trained this job can be performed part in-office (in Englewood) and part remote. Starting pay $14.50-$16.50/hour.
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School Social Worker East Central BOCES is seeking a Full-Time and 2.5 Day a week School Social Worker to join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team of professionals for the 2022-23 school year. Colorado licensed or eligible for a license. Grades Pre12 assessment, direct counseling & consultation services in our East and Central Areas. May be eligible for loan forgiveness, benefits include a signing bonus and full coverage insurance. Flexible scheduling with the opportunity to complete some work at home. Questions contact Tracy (719) 775-2342, ext. 101. To apply for this position, please visit our website at ecboces.org and click on the “Jobs” page, & follow instructions to create an account or login. EOE
Registered Occupational Therapist Full-Time and part-time Registered Occupational Therapist. OTR must have, or be eligible for appropriate Colorado licensure. Provide Pre-12 intervention, assessment, direct & indirect services just east of Denver on I-70, Bennett, Strasburg Byers & Kiowa areas. Support from an experienced COTA is available. Full Time Salary range for OTD: $49,350-$60,550. Part-Time Salary prorated based on the number of days employed. Excellent benefits. Access to a company vehicle or mileage reimbursement. May be eligible for a loan forgiveness program and signing bonus. To apply for this position, please complete the Certified Application for Employment available on the East Central BOCES website www. ecboces.org under “Jobs”. EOE Questions contact Tracy at (719) 775-2342, ext. 101 or email tracyg@ ecboces.org
School Psychologist or Intern East Central BOCES is seeking a Full-Time School Psychologist or Intern to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary team of professionals for the 2022-23 school year. Educational Specialist (Ed.S.), Colorado certified. Provide PreK-12 intervention including assessment, development of IEP’s & consultation services. Competitive salaries: ED.S $51,450-60,900 & Intern $47,600$52,400, both commensurate upon experience. excellent benefits including dental, vision, and medical insurance. May be eligible for Sign On Bonus! May also be eligible for loan forgiveness. Flexible schedule. Use of a car or mileage reimbursement. Questions contact Tracy (719) 775-2342, ext. 101. To apply for this position, please complete the Certified Application for Employment available on the East Central BOCES website www. ecboces.org under “Jobs”. EOE
Special Education Paraprofessionals Full & Part-Time Special Education Paraprofessionals needed for our West Area Center-based Learning Program located in Strasburg. Competitive pay and benefits including individual health insurance . $13-$17 per hour depending on experience. May be eligible for Sign On Bonus! To apply for this position, please complete the Classified Application for Employment available for download on the ecboces.org website under “Jobs” or contact Tracy at (719) 775-2342, ext. 101. Please fax completed application to 719-771-4001 or email it to tracyg@ ecboces.org Equal Opportunity Employer
Night Time Inspection Tech / Part-Time Position inspects all exterior lighting for retail and commercial properties documenting all outages. • Drive Company vehicle to specific locations and indicate all outages on provided site map •This position is part-time - (3) nights per week averaging 25-30 hours •Night Shift Flexible Schedule - Great second job •Must have clean driving record and must pass drug screening test. Contact info: Jobs@ coloradolighting.com
Eng 4, SW Dev & Eng Comcast Cable Comm, LLC, Englewood, CO. Prov tech lead w/i team resp for Usage Mgt apps that allow operators to monitor/ mng usage behavior; Reqs: Bach in CS, Eng or rel; 5 yrs exp dev Java-based apps in Agile Scrum environ; use SQL & PL/SQL; prfrm usage mediatn & rating functns use TBMS or Xelerate; & prfrm Linux Shell script; 3 yrs incl dply app on AWS or Cloud Foundry pltfrm; use Spring Boot to bld cloud-native microsvcs; & use Git, Maven, GoCD or Concourse. Salary: $131,685 to $150,000/yr. Benefits: https://jobs.comcast.com/lifeat-comcast/benefits Apply to: Renu_Puril@comcast.com Ref Job ID# 4743
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Eng 3, SW Dev Comcast Cable Comm, LLC, Englewood, CO. Create, supprt & maintain new featrs for SW pltfrm that ingests & process video ondemnd content. Reqs Bach CS, Eng or rel & 2 yrs exp dev SW use Java, GitHub, Gradle, REST Web Svcs, XML or JSON, & Linux command line tools; & implem CI/CD process. $75,192 to $140,000 & see https:// jobs.comcast.com/life-atcomcast/benefits. Apply to: Renu_Puril@comcast.com. Ref Job ID#3491.
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Help Wanted Speech-Language Pathologist or SLPA Positions Full-Time & Part-Time Open to School Internships. Able to provide supervision for CFY hours. Join our dynamic, multidisciplinary team of professionals for the 2022-23 school year. Administer assessments, provide direct, indirect & consultation services for students PreK-12th grades. Competitive salaries: SLP - $44,100-$56,000 & SLPA- $36,050- $44,450, both commensurate upon experience. May be eligible for a Sign On Bonus! May also be eligible for loan forgiveness. Excellent benefits, including full health benefits & mileage reimbursement. Flexible schedule. Questions contact Tracy at (719) 775-2342, ext. 101. To apply for this position, please complete the Certified Application for Employment available on the East Central BOCES website www.ecboces.org under “Jobs”. EOE
Teacher of the Visually Impaired/ Orientation and Mobility Specialist East Central BOCES is seeking a Part-Time (3.5 days/wk) Teacher of the Visually Impaired/Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the 202223 school year. This position requires working with multiple administrative units including East Central BOCES, Ft. Morgan, Santa Fe Trails BOCES, South East BOCES, North East BOCES and Sterling. Option to work 1 day a week for East Central BOCES only, if preferred. Requires Colorado Teaching License with an endorsement in Visual Impairment and Orientation and Mobility Specialist. Responsibilities include completing assessments, providing direct and indirect service & attending IEP meetings as needed. Opportunity for some services to be provided remotely. Salary: 3.5 days/wk-$31,018-$38,505, 1 day/wk $8,120-$10,080. Excellent Benefits including mileage reimbursement or use of a car. May be eligible for loan forgiveness and sign on bonus. To apply please complete a Certified Application, located on our website at ecboces.org under “Jobs” at the bottom of the page. Once completed, application can be sent to Tracy at tracyg@ecboces.org,. Questions contact Tracy at (719) 775-2342, ext. 101. EOE
Driver CDL HAZMAT DRIVER WANTED by Spring Valley Gas, Inc., family owned; 20 year old company, seeking local propane delivery driver with customer service experience. Join our team! Salary based on certification and experience. Class A or B with hazmat endorsements. Full time position. Propane experience preferred but not required. Clean MVR with no DUI or drug history. On call pay, holiday pay, paid industrial training, and paid time off. Call for interview: 303-660-8810.
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CASTLE PINES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT – SUMMER SEASONAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE Seasonal Groundskeeping Jobs Enjoy working outside in beautiful surroundings? Castle Pines Metro District is looking for positive, motivated, team-oriented people for its Landscape Maintenance Team for the summer (May-August). Duties include mowing, trimming, planting, miscellaneous jobs, and repairs. Hours: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Friday; Salary $20/per hour. depending on experience. Requirements: 17 years old, clean MVR, dependable, clean/neat appearance. To apply call Sue or Liz at Metro, 303-688-8330, or email apply@castlepinesmetro.com.
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Save the Date! Gigantic Garage Sale in the Pradera Golf Community Subdivision Friday & Saturday, May 20th and 21st 8am-4pm Numerous homeowners in the Pradera community will be participating in this event Major cross streets into Pradera are Bayou Gulch and Parker Road, Parker 80134 Call Dotson Skaggs, Kentwood Company, 303-909-9350 for more information.
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Rentals Apartments APARTMENT FOR RENT 1 bedroom. 1124 sq. ft. Efficiency Garden Apartment. Sedalia valley. 10 min to Castle Rock and 15 min to C470. $1200 month, all utilities etc included. one person or a couple. one nonbarking dog no cats. large yard 303-688-2758
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To place a 25-word COSCAN Network ad in 91 Colorado newspapers for only $300, contact your local newspaper or email Colorado Press Association Network at rtoledo@colopress.net AT&T WIRELESS DIRECTV DIRECTV for $79.99/mo for 12 months with CHOICE Package. Watch your favorite live sports, news & entertainment anywhere. First 3 months of HBO Max, Cinemax, Showtime, Starz and Epix Included! Directv is #1 in Customer Satisfaction (JD Power & Assoc.) Some Restrictions apply.
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American Standard Walk-In Tubs. Buy from a brand you trust. Patented Quick-Drain® technology. 44 hydrotherapy jets. Lifetime warranty on tub and installation! FREE in-home consultation at your convenience. Limited time offer - $1,500 in savings includes FREE right-height toilet. Call: 1-855-785-8519
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DISH TV $64.99 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR included, Free Voice remote. Some Restrictions apply. Promo Expires 1/21/23. 1-866-479-1516.
Miscellaneous Paying top cash for men’s sportwatches! Rolex, Breitling, Omega, Patek Philippe, Heuer, Day-tona, GMT, Submariner and Speedmaster. Call 833-603-3236 !!OLD GUITARS WANTED!! GIBSON, FENDER, MARTIN, Etc. 1930’s to 1980’s. TOP DOLLAR PAID. CALL TOLL FREE 1-866-433-8277 Aloe Care Health medical alert system. Most advanced medical alert product on the market. Voiceactivated! No wi-fi needed! Special offer w/code CARE20 for $20 off Mobile Companion. 1-855-521-5138 Put on your TV Ears & hear TV w/ unmatched clarity. TV Ears Original - originally $129.95 - now w/this special offer only $59.95 w/code MCB59! 1-833-530-1955 HughesNet – Finally, super-fast internet no matter where you live. 25 Mbps just $59.99/mo! Unlimited Data is Here. Stream Video. Bundle TV & Internet. Free Installation. Call 866-499-0141
BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & Military Discounts available. Call: 855-761-1725 The Generac PWRcell solar plus battery storage system. Save money, reduce reliance on grid, prepare for outages & power your home. Full installation services. $0 down financing option. Request free no obligation quote. 1-855-270-3785 Scrap Metal, Batteries, Appliances, Wiring, Scrap Plumbing/Heating, Cars/Parts, Clean out Garages/Yards, Rake, Yard work done w/chainsaw, Certified Auto Mechanical / Body Work & paint available Also can do inside or outside cleaning 303-647-2475 / 720-323-2173
Wanted to Buy Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201
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Concrete/Paving
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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0085-2022 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 11, 2022, 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) JANETTE GONZALES Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC Date of Deed of Trust July 13, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 20, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D6077805 Original Principal Amount $465,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $211,730.51 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. SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION Also known by street and number as: 1920 E PHILLIPS DRIVE, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122. 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, 07/13/2022, 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: 5/19/2022 Last Publication: 6/16/2022 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: 03/11/2022 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L Berry #34531 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 David R. Doughty #40042 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 21-026182
CORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, AND AS DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR THE POINTE (A CONDOMINIUM), RECORDED FEBRUARY 29,1984 IN BOOK 4099 AT PAGE 209 IN SAID RECORDS, AND ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. A.P.N.: 2077-35-4-25-010 Legal Notice NO. 0085-2022 First Publication: 5/19/2022 Last Publication: 6/16/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0080-2022 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 11, 2022, 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) Ibtissem Trabelsi and Todd Searles Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Nationstar Mortgage LLC D/B/A Mr. Cooper, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NewRez LLC, F/K/A New Penn Financial, LLC, D/B/A Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Date of Deed of Trust November 19, 2020 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 30, 2020 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) E0165451 Original Principal Amount $488,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $482,869.85 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. THE LAND HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF CO, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 64, HOMESTEAD IN THE WILLOWS FILING NO. 8, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7128 S Poplar Ln, Centennial, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/13/2022, 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: 5/19/2022 Last Publication: 6/16/2022 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: 03/11/2022 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee
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.
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
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Erin Croke #46557 Steven Bellanti #48306 Holly Shilliday #24423 Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-22-900124-LL
LEGAL DESCRIPTION 0085-2022 The land described herein is situated in the State of Colorado, County of Arapahoe, described as follows: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 'A' IN CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 11, THE POINTE (A CONDOMINIUM), ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED FEBRUARY 29,1984 IN MAP BOOK 72 AT PAGE 68, IN THE RE-
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.
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©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. 0080-2022 First Publication: 5/19/2022 Last Publication: 6/16/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0058-2022 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 25, 2022, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Michael Stephen Landry and Stacy Davis Landry Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Stearns Lending, LLC successors and assigns. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust January 23, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 29, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5009278 Original Principal Amount $210,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $137,362.43 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 2, BLOCK 10, A RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 8, 9, 10, 11, AND 12, CHERRY CREEK VILLAGE, THIRD FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 4970 South Elmira Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/29/2022, 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: 5/5/2022 Last Publication: 6/2/2022 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: 02/25/2022 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: Erin Croke #46557 Steven Bellanti #48306 Holly Shilliday #24423 Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-22-898154-LL 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. 0058-2022 First Publication: 5/5/2022 Last Publication: 6/2/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0088-2022
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On March 4, 2022, 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.
On March 11, 2022, 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) SUNIL STEPHEN AND KRISHNAPRIYA DARSHINI SUNIL Original Beneficiary(ies) PUBLIC SERVICE CREDIT UNION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CANVAS CREDIT UNION Date of Deed of Trust May 22, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 15, 2014 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D4085492 Original Principal Amount $30,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $17,266.16 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.
Original Grantor(s) ALEYAMMA SHEALEY Original Beneficiary(ies) BELLCO CREDIT UNION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BELLCO CREDIT UNION Date of Deed of Trust November 30, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 05, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D6140082 Original Principal Amount $168,450.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $168,450.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 21, BLOCK 4, LITTLETON VILLAGE REPLAT NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
LOT 10, BLOCK 1, WILLOW CREEK FILING NO.5, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Also known by street and number as: 7478 SOUTH PENNSYLVANIA STREET, LITTLETON, CO 80122.
Also known by street and number as: 7855 SOUTH TRENTON STREET, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§ 38-35-109(5) CO-GRANTOR'S LEGAL NAME HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER'S AFFIDAVIT RECORDED 03/09/2022 AT RECEPTION NO. E2027163 IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
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, 07/06/2022, 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.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/13/2022, 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: 5/12/2022 Last Publication: 6/9/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
First Publication: 5/19/2022 Last Publication: 6/16/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
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;
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 # 21-026136
DATE: 03/11/2022 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L Berry #34531 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 David R. Doughty #40042 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 21-025829
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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0066-2022
DATE: 03/04/2022 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee
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. 0066-2022 First Publication: 5/12/2022 Last Publication: 6/9/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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.
Legal Notice NO. 0088-2022 First Publication: 5/19/2022 Last Publication: 6/16/2022 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;
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0064-2022 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 1, 2022, 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 D COOK Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MID AMERICA MORTGAGE INC.,
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Public Notices ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE MONEY SOURCE INC. Date of Deed of Trust January 15, 2013 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 24, 2013 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D3009952 Original Principal Amount $165,857.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $140,270.53 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 15, BLOCK 2, BOBAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 4821 SOUTH JASON STREET, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/29/2022, 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.
HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 3737 S GRANT STREET, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113. 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, 07/13/2022, 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: 5/19/2022 Last Publication: 6/16/2022 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: 03/15/2022 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:
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.
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 # 22-026330
First Publication: 4/28/2022 Last Publication: 5/26/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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.
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
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DATE: 02/18/2022 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L Berry #34531 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 David R. Doughty #40042 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 22-026208 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. 0038-2022 First Publication: 4/28/2022 Last Publication: 5/26/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0053-2022
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 # 00000009422460
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
First Publication: 5/5/2022 Last Publication: 6/2/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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.
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
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Original Grantor(s) MICHAEL J OCCHIONERO AND GRETCHEN D OCCHIONERO Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust March 14, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 18, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3058437 Original Principal Amount $260,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $156,728.20
DATE: 03/01/2022 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L Berry #34531 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 David R. Doughty #40042 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 22-026345 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. 0064-2022 First Publication: 5/5/2022 Last Publication: 6/2/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0090-2022 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 15, 2022, 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) MITCH MIEDEMA AND LAURA OVITZ Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust June 02, 2021 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 15, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) E1095345 Original Principal Amount $328,276.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $327,711.69 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. LOTS 39 AND 40, BLOCK 3, WYNETKA
Legal Notice NO. 0090-2022 First Publication: 5/19/2022 Last Publication: 6/16/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0038-2022 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 18, 2022, 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) Brian D. Lenda AND Nancy J. Lenda Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC Date of Deed of Trust June 13, 2018 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 22, 2018 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D8060736 Original Principal Amount $630,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $103,205.77 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 5, HALLCRAFT'S WALNUT HILLS - FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. APN NUMBER: 2075-28-3-10-032 Also known by street and number as: 7185 S SYRACUSE CT., CENTENNIAL, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/22/2022, 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
On February 25, 2022, 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.
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 4, BLOCK 9, ABERDEEN VILLAGE, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6037 SOUTH LAKEVIEW STREET, LITTLETON, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
mand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Legal Notice NO. 0053-2022 First Publication: 5/5/2022 Last Publication: 6/2/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0036-2022 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 18, 2022, 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) DOUGLAS S. WIDLUND AND KATHERINE S. WIDLUND Original Beneficiary(ies) JEFFCO SCHOOLS CREDIT UNION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WESTERRA CREDIT UNION Date of Deed of Trust June 15, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 18, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4110276 Original Principal Amount $161,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $59,702.61
LOT 40, BLOCK 2, WOLHURST LANDING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7141 S. BRYANT STREET, LITTLETON, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE
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 6, BLOCK 11, HERITAGE GREENS, 7TH FILING COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 5256 E. MINERAL CIRCLE, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/22/2022, 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: 4/28/2022 Last Publication: 5/26/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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.
DATE: 02/18/2022 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/29/2022, 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.
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 02/25/2022 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L Berry #34531
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.
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;
First Publication: 5/5/2022 Last Publication: 6/2/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
Original Grantor(s) JANE M. ROGERS Original Beneficiary(ies) FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST Date of Deed of Trust March 17, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 28, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5043431 Original Principal Amount $252,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $170,966.73
Douglas W Brown #10429 Rachel H Connor #50831 Drew P. Fein #48950 Neal K. Dunning #10181 Brown Dunning Walker Fein PC 2000 S. Colorado Blvd., Tower Two, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80222 (303) 329-3363 Attorney File # 3085-157 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. 0036-2022 First Publication: 4/28/2022 Last Publication: 5/26/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0033-2022 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 11, 2022, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and De-
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/15/2022, 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: 4/21/2022 Last Publication: 5/19/2022 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: 02/11/2022 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: Erin Croke #46557 Steven Bellanti #48306 Holly Shilliday #24423 Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-21-896138-LL 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. 0033-2022 First Publication: 4/21/2022 Last Publication: 5/19/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0054-2022 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 25, 2022, 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) MARY E. SKINNER Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC Date of Deed of Trust July 10, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 20, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7081961 Original Principal Amount $489,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $177,051.77
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Public Notices 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 85, BLOCK 14, BRISTOL COVE SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7709 S COVE CIRCLE, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/29/2022, 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: 5/5/2022 Last Publication: 6/2/2022 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: 02/25/2022 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L Berry #34531 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 David R. Doughty #40042 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 22-026314 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. 0054-2022 First Publication: 5/5/2022 Last Publication: 6/2/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0057-2022 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 25, 2022, 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) Anita B. Matthews and Neil Thomas Matthews Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mortgageit, Inc., Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust September 18, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 26, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6137999 Original Principal Amount $213,750.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $195,350.03 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: 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 32, NOB HILL FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7302 South Albion Street, Centennial, CO 80122. 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.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2022 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/29/2022, 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.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners will consider the following budget amendments to the 2022 Annual Budget; and
First Publication: 5/5/2022 Last Publication: 6/2/2022 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: 02/25/2022 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: Erin Croke #46557 Steven Bellanti #48306 Holly Shilliday #24423 Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-22-899435-LL 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. 0057-2022 First Publication: 5/5/2022 Last Publication: 6/2/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
City and County Public Notice ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO UASI21-003, BRONCOS PIPELINE COMPANY G ATHERING SYSTEMS PH 1 & 2 / 1041 WITH USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PROPOSAL: Crestone Peak Resources Midstream, LLC is proposing an amendment to Broncos Pipeline Company Gathering System – Phase I and II Use by Special Review Plan narratives, case numbers U13-001 and U14001. The proposed amendment would allow for the inclusion of freshwater pipelines within the pipeline easements, freshwater and/or produced water pipelines greater than 14 inches in diameter, and clarify the types and total number of utilities proposed within the easements. The amendment also proposes an increase of the maximum allowable width of easements obtained from landowners, from 75 feet to 100 feet. The routes for the gathering system as proposed in the amendment follow the existing routes of the originally approved gathering system. The pipeline easements are located in portions of the following Sections 1,3-5, 7-8, 10, 12, 15, 18-19, 22, 26-30, 33 and 35-36 of Township 4 South, Range 64 West and Sections 7,18,19, and 30 of Township 4 South, Range 63 West and Sections 1-4,11-12,14, and 23 of Township 5 South, Range 64 West, in unincorporated Arapahoe County. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 7, 2022 the Arapahoe County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M., or as soon as possible thereafter at 6954 S Lima St., Arapahoe Room, Centennial, CO 80112; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described UASI21-003, Broncos Pipeline Company Gathering System Ph. 1 & 2, 1041 with Use by Special Review. The agenda will typically be posted by the Friday afternoon preceding the hearing and can be viewed on our website at https://arapahoe.legistar.com/Calendar. You can also listen to, or speak at, the meeting by calling 1-855-436-3656. To join the speaking queue, press *3 on the telephone keypad. Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Legal Notice No. Arap 1069 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: May 19, 2022 Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Board of County Commissioners permits, in the East Hearing Room of the County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County will meet to consider the following proposed budget resolutions (NOTE: Due to the ongoing COVID19 emergency the hearing may be conducted through remote access – please check the May 24, 2022 public meeting agenda at https://arapahoe.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx for specific information on how to attend and participate. The agenda will typically be posted by the Friday afternoon preceding the hearing): RESOLUTION:
WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to amend the adopted 2022 Annual Budget as follows: a. Transfer $11,300 from the Central Services Fund, Information Technology, and recognize and appropriate the same amount in the General Fund for the purchase of items that no longer qualify as capital assets. b. Recognize and appropriate $15,698 in the General Fund, Public Works & Development, for reimbursement from Open Spaces for transportation project management services. c. Transfer $82,185 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund, Public Works & Development, for the remaining portion of the Clarion purchase order for the rewrite of the Land Development Code that wasn’t included at reappropriations. d. Transfer $6,000 from the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office, and recognize the same amount in the Central Services Fund to pay the estimated auction value to retain a vehicle rather than send it to auction. e. Recognize and appropriate $460,000 in the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office, for a donation from Cherry Creek School District for 2021-2022. f. Increase the authorized staffing in the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office, by 0.50 FTE to increase a current Victim Advocate position to a full 1.00 FTE. Funding will be covered by the VALE grant. g. Transfer $861,414 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office, to cover the increased wage differential for medical staff for the Wellpath contract for medical services in the Detention Facility. h. Transfer $250,000 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund, Administrative Services and increase the authorized staffing by 7.00 FTEs for additional positions related to the formation of a County health department that may be needed prior to year-end for specific public health knowledge and expertise. i. Transfer $276,934 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund and appropriate in the following departments and elected offices for premium pay that is not eligible to be covered by ARPA funds: 1. $51,030 in Administrative Services 2. $28,351 in the Assessor’s Office 3. $6,051 in the Clerk & Recorder’s Office 4. $7,201 in Commissioner’s Office 5. $12,458 in Community Resources 6. $892 in the Coroner’s Office 7. $17,083 in County Attorney 8. $30,515 in Public Works & Development 9. $3,480 in Open Spaces 10. $17,013 in Finance 11. $12,553 in Human Resources 12. $47,295 in Information Technology 13. $18,879 in the Sheriff’s Office 14. $1,790 in Strategy and Performance 15. $14,452 in Facilities and Fleet Management 16. $7,891 in the Treasurer’s Office j. Transfer from the unappropriated balance of the following funds and appropriate the same for premium pay that is not eligible to be covered by ARPA funds: 1. $1,720 in the ALEA Fund, Sheriff’s Office 2. $3,448 in the Road & Bridge Fund, Public Works & Development 3. $870 in Social Services Fund, Human Services 4. $847 in the Recreation District Fund, Open Spaces k. Increase the authorized staffing in the Open Spaces Sales Tax Fund, Open Spaces, by 0.50 FTE to increase an existing part time event coordinator position to a full 1.00 FTE. l. Decrease the appropriation in the Open Spaces Sales Tax Fund, Open Spaces, by $1,514,831 to true up fund balance from expenses that were booked back to 2021 after reappropriations. m. Transfer $763,169 from the unappropriated balance of the Central Services Fund, Public Works & Development, for equipment that was only partially purchased in 2021 and not reappropriated. n. Transfer $47,667 from the unappropriated balance of the Central Services Fund, Sheriff’s Office, for the replacement of an unmarked patrol vehicle that was totaled. o. Transfer $321,281 from the Open Space Sales Tax Fund, Open Spaces, and recognize and appropriate the same amount in the Central Services Fund for the purchase of various vehicles and equipment to include several pickup trucks with snow plows, tables and a table cart, and a floor scrubber. p. Recognize and appropriate $52,281 in the General Fund, District Attorney’s Office, for the 2022 Gray and Black Market Marijuana Enforcement Grant. q. Transfer $36,000 from the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office, from the unappropriated fund balance and recognize the same amount in the Central Services Fund for an electric forklift that was approved in 2021 but funds were not transferred. r. Transfer $2,621,987 from the Grant Fund, Administrative Services and recognize the same amount in the General Fund, Administrative Services and appropriate the amounts in the following General Fund departments and elected offices for eligible ARPA premium pay: 1. $61,482 in the Assessor’s Office 2. $123,298 in the Clerk & Recorder’s Office 3. $13,006 in the Commissioner’s Office 4. $47,690 in Community Resources 5. $41,405 in the Coroner’s Office 6. $60,548 in Public Works and Development 7. $13,224 in Information Technology 8. $2,120,431 in the Sheriff’s Office 9. $123,060 in Facilities and Fleet Management 10. $17,843 in the Treasurer’s Office s. Transfer from the Grant Fund, Administrative Services and recognize and appropriate the same amount in the following funds for eligible premium pay covered by ARPA funds: 1. $231,262 in the ALEA Fund, Sheriff’s Office 2. $59,172 in the Road & Bridge Fund, Public Works & Development
3. $475,812 in the Social Services Fund, Human Services, 4. $27,324 in the Sheriff’s Commissary Fund, Sheriff’s Office 5. $9,685 in the Open Spaces Sales Tax Fund, Open Spaces 6. $4,195 in the Recreation District, Open Spaces t. Transfer $322,305 from the unappropriated balance of the Arapahoe/Douglas Works Fund, Community Resources, for unspent 2021 grant funds. u. Transfer $299,550 from the Grant Fund, Administrative Services and recognize and appropriate the same amount in the Capital Expenditure Fund, Facilities & Fleet Management to reimburse pandemic-related facility improvements. v. Transfer $247,000 from the unappropriated balance of the Community Development Fund, Community Resources, for unspent 2021 grant funds. w. Recognize and appropriate $63,500,327 in the Grant Fund, Administrative Services, for the second tranche of ARPA funding ($63.7 million) and adjust for the amount reappropriated earlier this year. x. Recognize and appropriate $4,010,027 in the Grant Fund, Administrative Services, for half of the remaining ERA2 funding and adjust for reappropriation earlier this year. y. Recognize and appropriate $403,875 in the Grant Fund, Sheriff’s Office, for the Restrictive Housing Grant for 2022-2023. z. Transfer $17,542 from the unappropriated balance of the Grant Fund, Community Resources, for the unspent portion of the Community Corrections grant from 2021. aa. Recognize and appropriate $27,588 in the Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff’s Office, for funds received from various cases. bb. Recognize and appropriate $592,466 in the Infrastructure Fund, Public Works & Development, for various infrastructure projects. cc. Reduce the revenue by $305,400 and appropriation by $1,380,301 in the Infrastructure Fund, Public Works & Development, due to year end accounting entries that occurred after reappropriations. dd. Recognize $52,399 and appropriate $65,499 in the Social Services Fund, Human Services, for installation of security cameras in the elevators for Arapahoe and CentrePoint Plazas and security cameras for CentrePoint parking lot. ee. Recognize $120,000 and appropriate $150,000 in the Social Services Fund, Human Services, for the Shiloh Respite program. ff. Recognize $94,400 and appropriate $118,000 in the Social Services Fund, Human Services, for increased usage of HopSkipDrive ESSA to keep clients in their home schools. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies Legal Notice No. Arap1073 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: May 19, 2022 Publisher: Englewood Herald, Littleton Independent, Centennial Citizen PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, May 16, 2022, the Centennial City Council approved the following ordinance on second and final reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2022-O-16 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, DESIGNATING THE SITE SELECTION AND CONSTRUCTION OF MAJOR NEW DOMESTIC WATER AND SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND MAJOR EXTENSION OF EXISTING DOMESTIC WATER AND SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS, SITE SELECTION AND CONSTRUCTION OF MAJOR FACILITIES OF A PUBLIC UTILITY, SITE SELECTION OF RAPID OR MASS TRANSIT TERMINALS, STATIONS, AND FIXED GUIDEWAYS, SITE SELECTION OF AIRPORTS, AND SITE SELECTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SITES AS MATTERS OF STATE AND LOCAL INTEREST, ADOPTING ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES, REGULATIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO SUCH MATTERS OF STATE AND LOCAL INTEREST, AND REPEALING AND REPLACING THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL REGULATIONS FOR AREAS AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNATED AS MATTERS OF STATE AND LOCAL INTEREST BY REFERENCE The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk and is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-754-3324. by a vote of 8 in favor and 0 against. (First published April 21, 2022)
ment 3 (the “Project”). The Project was completed within the boundaries of the City, in Arapahoe County, Colorado at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112. 1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has an unpaid claim against the Project for and on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, or other supplies used or consumed by the Contractor or any subcontractor in or about the performance of the Project, may at any time up to and including the Final Settlement Date, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. 2. Any such claim(s) shall be filed with the City Clerk at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112 prior to the Final Settlement Date. 3. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to the Final Settlement Date shall relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim(s). Legal Notice No. 530305-60305 First Publication: 05/19/2022 Last Publication: 05/26/2022 Publisher: Centennial Citizen and Littleton Independent Public Notice SOUTH ARAPAHOE SANITATION DISTRICT C/O KENNEDY JENKS CONSULTANTS 165 S. Union Blvd, Suite 570 Lakewood, CO 80228 Phone 303-985-3636 Fax 303-985-3800 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that South Arapahoe Sanitation District will accept bid proposals for the 2022 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project in Centennial. The project is located within the City of Centennial, Colorado and includes, but is not limited to: Full length Cured-in-Place-Pipe (CIPP) lining for forty-seven (47) sanitary sewer lines, which total 13,208 linear feet. All pipes are 8” diameter. One excavated point repair, removal of 336 manhole steps, lining of two manholes, various minor manhole repairs, and coordination with the Owner, all as described in the Contract Documents. Competitive Bids will be accepted until 2:00 pm, Monday, June 14, 2022, at the office of Kennedy Jenks Consultants, 165 S. Union Blvd, Suite 570, Lakewood, Colorado 80228. Proposals shall be submitted in an envelope marked “SOUTH ARAPAHOE SANITATION DISTRICT: 2022 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT”. An Electronic (PDF) Competitive Bid will also be accepted in lieu of a paper copy until 2:00 pm, Monday, June 14, 2022. Provide Electronic Competitive Bid to: JamieOvergaard@ kennedyjenks.com (ATTN: Jamie Overgaard). Any bids (electronic or paper copy) received after 2:00 pm shall not be accepted. An abstract of the amounts of the base Bids and alternates (if any) will be made available to the Bidders after the Bids have been opened. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after said closing time. Bid packages will be available electronically starting on May 19, 2022, at www.questcdn.com under Login for a $15.00 charge. The user will be directed to enter a project code of 8202547. Contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in membership registration and downloading this digital project information. The Bidder to whom a contract is awarded will be required to furnish “Performance and Maintenance” and “Labor and Material Payment” bonds to the District. The “Performance and Maintenance” and “Labor and Material Payment” bonds shall be furnished in the amount of 100 percent of the contract, in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents. The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, or to accept that proposal or combination of proposals, if any, which in its sole and absolute judgment, will under all circumstances best serve the District’s interest. No proposal will be accepted from any firm, person, or corporation, who is a defaulter as to surety or otherwise, or is deemed incompetent, irresponsible, or unreliable by the District Board of Directors. No bids will be considered which are received after the time indicated above, and any bids so received after the scheduled closing time shall be returned to the bidder unopened. Legal Notice No. 530317 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
By: Barbara Setterlind, MMC City Clerk
ARAPAHOE COUNTY INVITATION FOR BID IFB-22-27 CORONER X-RAY EQUIPMENT
Legal Notice No. 530306-60306 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: May 19, 2022 Publisher: Centennial Citizen and the Littleton Independent
Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting bids for a new forensic-specific imaging system full body x-ray for rapid assessment forensic pathology.
Bids and Settlements NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT City of Centennial
The Invitation for Bid, IFB-22-27, Coroner X-Ray Equipment document(s) can be obtained on www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado. Questions and electronic submissions will be accepted online via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www. bidnetdirect.com/colorado.
Centennial Link Trail Segment 3 Project No. 21-04-03
Submittals must be received electronically no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on June 16, 2022.
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 3826-107(1), C.R.S., that the City of Centennial, Colorado (the “City”) will make final payment at the hour of 10:00 a.m. on 06/03/2022 (the “Final Settlement Date”) to the following contractor:
The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals.
L4 Construction LLC DBA L4 Environmental
Legal Notice No. Arap1072 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: May 19, 2022 Publisher: Englewood Herald, Littleton Independent,
Public Notice
(hereinafter, the “Contractor”), for and on account of all work completed by the Contractor on City Project No. 21-04-03 – Centennial Link Trail Seg-
Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board
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Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case Number: 21CV31820 Plaintiff(s): QUAIL RUN ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendant(s): PATIAN MORALANO AND OCCUPANT(S) On January 26, 2022, the Arapahoe County District Court issued its Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order of Decree of Foreclosure. Original Grantor(s): Patian Moralano Original Beneficiary: Quail Run Association, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Quail Run Association, Inc. Date of Lien: September 1,2021 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Date of Lien: September 7, 2021 Recording Reception Number: E1139531 Original Amount: $4,107.00 Outstanding Amount: $8,716.50 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the provisions of The Amended and Combined Declaration of Quail Run Association, Inc. (“Declaration”) have been violated as follows: Failure to pay common expense assessments as that term is defined in 38-33.3-316 C.R.S., together with all other payments provided for in the Declaration or by Colorado Statute secured by the Assessment Lien. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN: Condominium Unit 313, In Building 50, Quail Run Condominiums Phase Vi, According to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions Recorded November 3, 1983, in Book 4009 at Page 522, said Condominium is further depicted and described by the Condominium Map of Discovery at Quail Run Phase Vi, Recorded February 23, 1984 in Book 72 at Pages 36-43, in the Records of the Clerk and Recorders Office in Arapahoe County, State of Colorado also known by street and number as: 18171 East Arizona Avenue, Unit D, Aurora, CO
as follows, to wit: Lot 14, Block 2, Trail Ridge Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado also known as 5801 S. Quatar Cir, Centennial, CO 80015. The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on June 30, 2022 at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3845. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above-described lien is: Tammy M. Alcock, Esq. Alcock Law Group, PC 19751 E Mainstreet, Suite 225 Parker, CO 80138 Dated: March 29, 2022 Tyler Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Deputy Sam Sala Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 530152 First Publication: May 5, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado 80110
COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Plaintiff: TRAIL RIDGE ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendant: ADELA I. STEWART; ADELA I. STEWART AS TRUSTEE OF THE ADELA I. STEWART LIVING TRUST DATED MARCH 3, 2014; SUE SANDSTROM, TREASURER TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: RE: Sheriff’s Sale of Real Property pursuant to Order on Verified Motion for Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S. This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the Order on Verified Motion for Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure issued by the Arapahoe County District Court case number 2021CV32133 captioned TRAIL RIDGE ASSOCIATION, INC. v. ADELA I. STEWART; ADELA I. STEWART AS TRUSTEE OF THE ADELA I. STEWART LIVING TRUST DATED MARCH 3, 2014; SUE SANDSTROM, TREASURER, dated February 16, 2022, and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S., by the TRAIL RIDGE ASSOCIATION, INC., the current holder and owner of a statutory lien against the real property located in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded on April 19, 1985 at Reception #2523061 which establishes a lien for the benefit of Trail Ridge Association, Inc. (“Declaration”) WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS legally described
You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within thirty-five (35) days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within thirty-five (35) days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.
To: GIGI SABRUNO: You are notified that you have 10 days after publication for this notice of levy to file your claim of exemption with the District Court of Arapahoe County, 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 in Case 2020CV030941 entitled: 2009 CUSA COMMUNITY OWNER, LLC d/b/a CAMDEN CALEY d/b/a CAMDEN v. GIGI SABRUNO, a/k/a GIGI ELLEN SABRUNO, a/k/a GI GI ELLEN SABRUNO, a/k/a GI GI ESABRUNO, a/k/a GIGI ELLEN CLYDE, a/k/a GIGI ELLEN CLYDE SABRUNO, a/k/a GI GI E. SABRUNO, a/k/a GIGI G. SABRUNO, a/k/a GI G. CLYDE, a/k/a GIGI SUBRUNO, a/k/a GIGI E. CLYDESABRUNO, a/k/a GIGI CLYDESABRUNO, a/k/a GIGI SABUNO, a/k/a GIGI SABURUNO, a/k/a GIGI E. LABRUNO, a/k/a GI G. SABRUNO $9,180.65 garnished at Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Denver, CO 80202. Legal Notice No. 530162 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: May 19, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
The real property which is the subject matter of this litigation, which is the property subject to the Decree, is situated in Arapahoe County, Colorado, and is described as follows, to-wit: UNIT NO. D, BUILDING NO. 37, QUAIL RUN SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, A CONDOMINIUM, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED ON MARCH 27, 1996, AT RECEPTION NO. A6036661, AND ANY AND ALL SUPPLEMENTS, AMENDMENTS AND ANNEXATIONS THERETO, AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP 37 RECORDED ON MARCH 19, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7031597, OF THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE FOLLOWING LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS (IF ANY): PARKING SPACE NO. N/A, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. also known as 18255 East Alabama Place D, Aurora, CO 80017.
DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2021CV031997 Div: 202
COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
Also known as 5529 South Versailles Street, Aurora, CO 80015.
COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
This sale relates to that Certain Deed of Trust described below:
PLAINTIFF: GEORGETOWN VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. v. DEFENDANTS:, ALICE I. AVERY; OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC D/B/A PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION; and ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $16,399.35
DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No.: 2021CV32133
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S):
Public Notice
LOT 16, BLOCK 19, SADDLE ROCK RIDGE FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3845. The name, bar registration number, address, and telephone number of the attorney is: Richard W. Johnston, Reg. No. 19823, Tobey & Johnston, P.C., 56 Inverness Drive East, Suite 103, Englewood, CO 80112, and telephone number (303) 799-8600.
Public Notice
SUMMONS [BY PUBLICATION]
This is to advise you the above-captioned action is pending. An Order Regarding Unopposed Motion to Reopen Case and to Enter Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure was entered in this action on February 14, 2022, concerning a judgment in favor of Plaintiff.
Legal Notice No. 530210 First Publication: May 19th, 2022 Last Publication: June 16th, 2022 Published in: Littleton Independent 750 W Hampden Ave, Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110
DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2021CV031742 Div: 204
BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT THE TIME OF SALE.
Legal Notice No. 530217 First Publication: April 28, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110
By: Sgt Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff
SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Public Notice
BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE.
By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff
Attorneys for Plaintiff MOELLER GRAF, P.C. Bujar Ahmeti, #42373 K. Christian Webert, #43739 Gail R. Gudder, #17820 ggudder@moellergraf.com 385 Inverness Parkway, Suite 200 Englewood, Colorado 80112 Office: (720) 279-2568 FAX: (720) 279-2569
hoe County; QUAIL RUN II ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation
Tyler S. Brown Arapahoe County Sheriff
Plaintiff Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. (“Plaintiff” and/ or “WFB”) is the judgment creditor in this action. As of the date of the Combined Notice, Plaintiff is owed the principal amount of $289,358.49, plus attorneys’ fees and costs, plus accrued and unpaid interest, plus corporate advances, plus additional fees and costs that have been incurred and are due and owing. The amounts owed are in rem only and are secured by the Property.
The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on June 23, 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.
Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado
DATED: April 14, 2022
This is an action for judicial foreclosure under C.R.C.P. Rule 105 and damages seeking to foreclose a statutory lien on the following property:
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 30th day of June 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.
Dated March 22, 2022
es, Inc.; United States of America Department of Revenue; County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe; and Public Trustee of the County of Arapahoe
This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Court Order for Default Judgment and Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure dated February 22, 2022 and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. by Georgetown Village Homeowners Association, Inc. the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on November 8, 2019 at Reception No. D9122033 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 Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Georgetown Village recorded on 08/28/2009 at B9094564 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 Georgetown Village Homeowners Association, Inc. against real property legal described as follows: Lot 28, Georgetown Village, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.; Also known as: 6363 S. Grape Court, Centennial, CO 80121. All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3845. 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 80228-1011, 303.432.9999. DATE: March 29, 2022 Tyler S. Brown, Arapahoe County Sheriff By: Sgt Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 530153 First Publication: May 5th, 2022 Last Publication: June 2nd, 2022 Published in: Littleton Independent 750 W Hampden Ave, Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 Case No.:2022CV30351 Division: 15 Plaintiff: Saddle Rock Ridge Homeowners Association, Inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v. Defendants: Romeo C. Torres; Irma J. Torres; William A. Torres; PNC Bank, National Association; Budget Control Servic-
Dated April 20, 2022 MOELLER GRAF, P.C. /s/ Gail R. Gudder, #17820 Legal Notice NO. 530260 First Publication: April 28, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Published in the Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No. 2019CV030609, Div. 21 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Plaintiff(s): HERMITAGE AT GREENWOOD VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC, a Colorado non-profit corporation Defendant(s): STEPHANIE BRABEC; GUARANTEED RATE, INC.; SU RYDEN in her capacity as PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY; and current occupants. 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 14th day of July 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 $18,032.50. This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Order Granting Motion for Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated August 7, 2019 and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. by Hermitage at Greenwood Village Condominiums the holder of a statutory lien. The foreclosure is based on a default under the Condominium Declaration for Hermitage at Greenwood Village recorded on 09/22/2000 at Reception #B0121191 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 Hermitage at Greenwood Village Condominiums against real property legal described as follows: BUILDING A, UNIT 206, HERMITAGE AT GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR HERMITAGE AT GREENWOOD VILLAGE RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2000 AT RECEPTION NO. B0121191 AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2000 AT RECEPTION NO. B0121192, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known as: 6001 S. Yosemite St., Unit #A206, Greenwood Village, CO 80111-5161 All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3845. 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 80228-1011, 303.432.9999.
Public Notice
PLAINTIFF: SOUTHSHORE MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC. v. DEFENDANTS: WENDELL BETTS; STEFANIE THISSEN-BETTS; LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC; TESLA, INC.; and ARAPAHOE COUNTY 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 Civil Unit of the Sheriff’s Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 O’clock A.M., on the 14th day of July 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 $8,422.37. This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Order for Default Judgment and Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure dated March 10, 2022 and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. by Southshore Master Association, Inc. the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on September 28, 2020 at Reception No. E0129575 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Southshore Master Association, Inc. recorded on 10/04/2006 at Reception #B6142519 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 Southshore Master Association, Inc. against real property legal described as follows: Lot 28, Block 1, Southshore at Aurora Subdivision Filing No. 6, Amendment No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.; Also known as: 26512 E. Calhoun Pl., Aurora, CO 80016-2482.
Original Grantor(s) (Borrower) : James Kinney Original Beneficiary: First Magnus Financial Corporation Current Holder of the Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: September 24, 2004 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 5, 2004 County of Recording: Arapahoe Reception No. of Deed of Trust: B4175538 Original Principal Amount: $138,710.00 The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10 o’clock a.m. on the 23rd day of June, 2022, at the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters Building, 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, 720-874-3845. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements thereon, to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. All inquiries for information related to this sale must be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112 or by calling (720) 874-3845. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above-described lien is Holly R. Shilliday, Attorney Reg. No. 24423, McCarthy & Holthus, LLP. 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112, 303-952-6905. Date: March 22, 2022 Tyler S. Brown Arapahoe County Sheriff County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 530219 First Publication: April 28, 2022 Last Publication: May 26 2022 Published in: Littleton Independent 750 W Hampden Ave, Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110
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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 Dated: April 12, 2022
Pubic Notice State of Wisconsin Circuit Court, Sheboygan County Case No. 2022SC000516 Plaintiff(s): Cheryl Lynn Werner 3009 Lisa Avenue Sheboygan, WI 53083 vs. Defendant(s): Angi Inc. 3601 Walnut Street, Suite 700 Denver, CO 80205
Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 530209 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 16, 2022 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110
Publication Summons and Notice of Filing TO THE PERSON(S) NAMED ABOVE AS DEFENDANTS: You are being sued by the person(s) named above as plaintiff(s). A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above.
Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Case Number: 2018CV30226 Division: 204 Sheriff’s Sale No. ACCIV2200828 Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, N. A. v. Defendant(s): JAMES KINNEY, an individual; SUSAN KAY RYDEN, or her successor, solely in their capacity as Public Trustees for Arapa-
The lawsuit will be heard in the following small claims court: Sheboygan County Circuit Court Telephone Number of the clerk of court: 920459-3070 Courtroom/Room Number: B-10 Address: 615 North 6th Street, Room B-10 Sheboygan, WI 53081 on the following date and time: June 6, 2022 at 8:30a.m. If you do not attend the hearing, the court may
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Public Notices enter a judgment against you in favor of the person(s) suing you. A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate (property) you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. You may have the option to Answer without appearing in court on the court date by filing a written Answer with the clerk of court before the court date. You must send a copy of your Answer to the Plaintiff(s) named above at their address. You may contact the clerk of court at the telephone number above to determine if there are other methods to answer a Small Claims complaint in that county. Legal Notice No. 530307-60307 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Lat Publication: May 19, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Notice to Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LOUISE BERNADETTE MARY HOFFMAN a/k/a LOUISE B.M. HOFFMAN a/k/a LOUISE B. HOFFMAN and LOUISE HOFFMAN, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30118 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Co-Personal Representatives or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 19, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Kayla Hoffman Co-Personal Representative 4 Windover Rd. Greenwood Village, CO 80121
named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative, or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 12, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Personal Representative: Joseph M. Dencker c/o Jessica L. Broderick, Esq. Sherman & Howard L.L.C. 675 Fifteenth Street, Ste. 2300 Denver, Colorado 80202 Legal Notice No. 530291 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MARGOT HOWERTON, Deceased Case Number: 2022-PR-30457 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 20, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Michael W. Reagor, Attorney for Personal Representative Dymond Reagor, PLLC 8400 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 1040 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No: 530312 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Sean Patrick Kelly, A/K/A Sean P. Kelly, A/K/A Sean Kelly, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30552
Kelly Perfater Co-Personal Respresentative 233 Redfox Rd. Lolo, MT 59847
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 19, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.
Legal Notice No: 530313 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Christopher A. Kelly Personal Representative 12913 Fitzhugh Drive Newport News, VA 23602
Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of David Kent Marshall, a/k/a David K. Marshall and David Marshall, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30469 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative, or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before September 6, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Janet M. Fogarty, Personal Representative c/o Poskus, Caton & Klein, P.C. 303 East 17th Avenue, Suite 900 Denver, Colorado 80203 Legal Notice No. 530272 First Publication: May 5, 2022 Last Publication: May 19, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Nicholas Joseph Santangini aka Nicholas J. Santangini, Nicholas Santangini and Nick Santangini, deceased Case Number: 2022PR30521 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 12, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Carolyn Moller Duncan, Atty. No. 33766 Attorney for Personal Representative Duncan Legal, PC 6436 S. Racine Circle, Suite 227 Centennial, Colorado 80111 Phone No: 303-394-2358 Legal Notice No. 530298 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ROBERT JORDAN BINGHAM, also known as Robert J. Bingham, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30379 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 12, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ Shaun Pearman Attorney to the Personal Representative c/o Pearman Law Firm 4195 Wadsworth Blvd Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Legal Notice No. 530289 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CAROLYN S. BUTTERWICK, a/k/a CAROLYN STRICKLAND BUTTERWICK, and a/k/a CAROLYN BUTTERWICK, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30057 All persons having claims against the above-
Legal Notice No: 530311 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Franklin James Marshall, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR030319 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 05, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Natalie Janzen, Personal Representative 5105 DTC Parkway, Ste 475 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. 530276 First publication: May 05, 2022 Last publication: May 19, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of PATRICIA ANGELA CONLY, a/k/a PATRICIA A. CONLY, a/k/a PATRICIA CONLY, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30398 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 12, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. G. Ed Conly, Personal Representative 11204 Mission Walk Street Parker, CO 80134 Legal Notice No. 530295 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kenneth Richard Wener, A/K/A Kenneth R. Wener, A/K/A Ken Wener, Deceased Case Number :2022PR30519 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 12, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Mark Thomas Wener Personal Representative 1501 W. Tufts Ave. Englewood, CO 80110 Legal Notice No. 530293 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LAWRENCE D. GRAUBERGER, a/k/a Lawrence Dean Grauberger, and Larry Grauberger, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30415 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 19, 2022 , or the claims may be forever barred.
Greg Lawrence Grauberger, Personal Representative c/o Charles Miller Miller & Urtz, LLC 1660 Lincoln Street, Suite 1420 Denver, CO 80264 Legal Notice No. 530333 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of COBURN FREDERICK CHRISTENSEN, AKA COBURN F. CHRISTENSEN, AKA COBURN CHRISTENSEN, AKA COBY FREDERICK CHRISTENSEN, AKA COBY F. CHRISTENSEN, AND COBY CHRISTENSEN, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30433 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 12, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ Jonathan F. Haskell Jonathan F. Haskell #42476 Attorney to the Personal Representative c/o Wade Ash Woods Hill & Farley, P.C. 4500 Cherry Creek Drive South, Suite 600 Denver, Colorado 80246 Legal Notice No. 530294 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of SONJI LYNN SMITH PELZER, AKA SONJI LYNN PELZER, Deceased Case Number: 22 PR 114 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 12, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. J. Elle Tauer, Personal Representative Baysore & Christian Fiduciary Services LLC 7000 E. Belleview Ave, Suite 150 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. 530296 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Duane J. Brown, a/k/a Duane Joy Brown, a/k/a Duane Brown, Deceased Case Number: 22PR30487 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 23, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Deann E. Schmied, Personal Representative 7499 E. Eldorado Cir. Aurora, CO 80013 Legal Notice No. 530297 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Philip Lawrence Edgar Cleaves, Deceased Case Number: 22PR228 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 19, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Damien Cleaves, Personal Representative 2917 E. 22nd Street Farmington, NM 87402 Legal Notice No. 530304 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Rosemary Bates, Deceased Case Number: 22PR030437 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 6, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Thomas J. Bates, Personal Representative c/o Patrick A. Schilken, P.C. 7936 E. Arapahoe Court, No. 2800 Centennial, Colorado 80112 Legal Notice No. 530273 First Publication: May 5, 2022 Last Publication: May 19, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Edward Earle Gardner Jr., aka Edward E. Gardner, Jr., aka Ed E. Gardner, Jr., aka Ed E. Gardner, aka Ed Gardner, Jr., aka Ed Gardner, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR030460 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of
Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 6, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Richard Andrew Wells Personal Representative c/o The McKenzie Law Firm, 2305 E Arapahoe Rd., Suite 223 Centennial, Colorado 80122
Legal Notice No. 530330 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
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Legal Notice No. 530280 First Publication: May 5, 2022 Last Publication: May 19, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Gabor Farago, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR030418
Public Notice
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 12, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ANTHONY DAVID NOTTINGHAM, a/k/a ANTHONY D. NOTTINGHAM, a/k/a ANTHONY NOTTINGHAM, a/k/a TONY NOTTINGHAM, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30518 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 12, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Jim Nottingham a/k/a James R. Nottingham Personal Representative 335 Leyden Street Denver CO 80220
c/o Angela Schmitz, Robinson and Henry Attorney to the Personal Representative 7555 E Hampden Ave, #600 Denver, CO 80231 Legal Notice No. 530292 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Emma D. Perez, a/k/a Emma Dorsey Perez, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30268
Legal Notice No. 530288 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 12, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.
Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dennis Lynn Keffer, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR030472 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 6, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Michael Anderson Attorney to the Personal Representative 711 S Public Road Lafayette, CO 80026
Michael J. Perez, Personal Representative 21422 E. Crestridge Pl. Centennial, CO 80015 Legal Notice No. 530285 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE
Legal Notice No. 530271 First Publication: May 5, 2022 Last Publication: May 19, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 24, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Evelyn Nelson, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30419 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative, or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before September 19, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Karen Nelson, Personal Representative c/o Poskus, Caton & Klein, P.C. 303 East 17th Avenue, Suite 900 Denver, Colorado 80203
The petition requests that the name of Christina Marie Moran be changed to Christina Marie Menendez Case No.: 22 C 100174 By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 530268 First Publication: May 5, 2022 Last Publication: May 19, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Legal Notice No. 530303 First Publication: May19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on May 3, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RANDY CURTIS BRYANT, aka RANDY C. BRYANT, aka RANDY BRYANT, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30546
The petition requests that the name of Kenneth Michael Hembree be changed to Kenneth Michael Wilson Case No.: 22 C 100261
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 26, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Matthew C. Bryant Personal Representative 1733 Oakland Street Aurora, CO 80010
By: Benjamin S. Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 530335 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 29, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
Legal Notice No: 530314 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
The petition requests that the name of Stephanie Amanda Ozimek be changed to Stephanie Amanda Ozimek-Wilson Case No.: 22 C 100260
Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lucile Passmore Fenton, aka Lucile P. Fenton, aka Lucile Fenton, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30512
By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 19, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.
Legal Notice No. 530334 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Boyd Fenton, Jr., Personal Representative 8297 S. Forest Court
Public notice is given on May 2, 2022 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
Centennial, CO 80122 Legal Notice No. 530331 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
The petition requests that the name of Can Selami Tekin be changed to Selami Tekin Case No.: 22C100104
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John Erik Garnham, aka John E. Garnham, aka Erik Garnham, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30442
K. Boswell By: Deputy Clerk
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 19, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Janine Garnham, Personal Representative P.O. Box 567
Green Mountain Falls, Colorado 80819
Legal Notice No: 530310 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 28, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been
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virus detected in mid-April and another smaller rise at the end of last month. “So much of what happens next in this pandemic depends on the next variant or variants,” which is why continuing to encourage Coloradans to get vaccinated and boosted is key, Samet added. “If we had one (variant) with a high degree of immune escape, that is vaccine acquired protection is not great against the variant, that would be a problem.” Are we flying blind? Other public health experts worry Colorado and the U.S. may be flying blind. Many governments dropped non-pharmaceutical interventions like masking and contact tracing, while not beefing up surveillance enough to give warning of a potential coming surge, said May Chu, an epidemiologist and clinical professor, also at the Colorado School of Public Health. “I think the trend away from contact tracing, from not promoting vaccination and boosters and the promotion of at home-testing, whose results are not seen by public health,” because most are not reported to health departments, “all point to an uneasy second half of the year,” Chu said. “We are far from being ‘endemic,’ the point where the pandemic has become predictable, Chu said. “New variants are rising and most of the world is blind to that.” Two omicron subvariants, which have emerged since the start of the year account for nearly all of Colorado’s cases, after first delta, then the original omicron variant swamped the state. In the most recent data posted to the state dashboard, the BA.2 subvariant makes up 74 percent and BA.2.12.1 comprises 14 percent. But that’s as of the week of April 10, so that data hasn’t been updated in nearly a month, according to the state’s dashboard. Billions in funding for further COVID-19 prevention and protec-
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tion is stalled in Congress. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis in March urged Congress to approve more money “to secure enough booster vaccine doses for all Americans and invest in variant-specific vaccines or a pan-COVID vaccine.” It would protect against a range of variants should the science and data demonstrate the need, he said. Wide disparities in vaccinations in Colorado Though vaccination has grown steadily in Colorado since vaccines first started to become available late in 2020, the pandemic’s first year, there’s wide variability across the state and across populations. One group has lagged consistently behind when it comes to COVID-19 vaccines: Hispanics. Just 40 percent of that population has been vaccinated with at least one dose, according to the state’s dashboard. State models suggest the actual number may be higher, 48 percent. Either way it’s measured, that trails all other groups for which the state has recorded information including white Coloradans (78 percent), as well as Black or African-American (66 percent), Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific
Islander (69 percent), American Indian or Alaska Native (73 percent) residents. “I am still seeing first and second vaccines. We are leaving my community behind,” said Julissa Soto, an independent health equity consultant who works with the state. Soto said she and others have helped vaccinate some 15,000 Latinos since last fall, but would like the numbers to be much higher. “Everyone is talking about the fourth booster and my community still struggles to get their first and second dose.” Where the gaps are Gaps persist as well, comparing the state’s urban, suburban and rural counties. More than 80 percent of those residents 5 and up have gotten two doses in Denver, several metro counties, and some mountain counties. The figure is better than 70 percent for other large Front Range counties: Jefferson, Douglas, Arapahoe, Adams and Larimer counties. For El Paso County it’s 67 percent, Pueblo County is at 61 percent and Mesa County, on the western slope, is at 54 percent. Fewer than 50 percent of resi-
dents are vaccinated in many sparsely populated rural Colorado counties. In Kiowa, Rio Blanco, Cheyenne, Washington and Dolores counties the rate is below 40 percent. The spotty coverage leaves under-vaccinated areas especially vulnerable to future outbreaks. Even where vaccination rates are higher, vaccine effectiveness wanes over time and almost half of all Coloradans have yet to get a booster dose, on top of the first two shots. Chu also worries about another virus taking off in the coming months: the flu. She said Colorado has essentially not had to battle much influenza for two flu seasons now, because COVID-19 precautions also limited the spread of the flu. But “that could rise sharply this year,” she said. Chu said work is underway to develop a “global platform” to monitor exposure to COVID-19 and other diseases of public health concern, “but this has many moving pieces. We cannot let our guard up just yet.” This story is from Colorado Public Radio, a nonprofit news source. Used by permission. For more, and to support CPR News, visit cpr.org.
Public Notices filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
The petition requests that the name of Rabihah Jameelah Ussin be changed to Rabihah Jameelah Harrison Case No.: 22 C 100251
Public notice is given on April 15, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 530302 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 21, 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 Fikir B. Moges be changed to Sabella F. Moges Case No.: 22 C 100209 By: Benjamin S. Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 530278 First Publication: May 5, 2022 Last Publication: May 19, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
The petition requests that the name of Monica Ann Sena-Watkins be changed to Monica Ann Sena Case No.: 22 C 100184 By: Kim Boswell, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 530279 First Publication: May 5, 2022 Last Publication: May 19, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 21, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Rainstorm Faith Bedwell be changed to Naomi Rain Faith Bedwell Case No.: 22 C 100199 By: Benjamin S. Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 530287
First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 15, 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 Nathan Richard Benson be changed to Nathan Richard Asbjornson Case No.: 22 C 100204 By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 530290 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on May 3, 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 Devin Dior Black be changed to Devin Dior Anderson
Case No.: 22C100263
The petition requests that the name of Abby Jane Engelkemier be changed to Abby Jane Sonnenberg Case No.: 22C100225
By: Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 530318 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
By: Benjamin S. Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Legal Notice No. 530283 First Publication: May 5, 2022 Last Publication: May 19, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public notice is given on April 14, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
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The petition requests that the name of Joel Manuel Robles Jr be changed to Joel Manuel Robles Case No.: 22 C 100197
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice is given on April 21, 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 Lindsay Kathleen Reynolds be changed to Lindsay Kathleen Scalzo Case No.: 22 C 100237
By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 530332 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
By: Benjamin S. Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 21, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
Legal Notice No. 530277 First Publication: May 5, 2022 Last Publication: May 19, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent
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Littleton Legals 5.19.22 * 6
40 The Independent
May 19, 2022
time to
party!
JUNE 10-12, 2022 | DOWNTOWN PARKER | FREE ADMISSION friday 4PM–10pm
Saturday 10am–10PM
sunday 10am–8pm
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FUN THINGS TO DO:
MAIN STAGE – Live Music ALL Day
• Enjoy your Favorite Festival Fare
HEADLINERS:
• Shopping Marketplace
Friday, June 10 presented by
• Music on Three Stages • Culinary Demonstrations sponsored by Specialty Appliance
• Westerra Credit Union Community Stage Supported by Allegro Music
8pm: Country Artists Tribute Showcase Saturday, June 11 presented by 8:30pm: Rock Of 80’s Sunday, June 12 presented by 4:30pm: The Long Run (Eagles Tribute Band)
• Tailgate Patio Stage • Street Performers • Carnival Rides for the Whole Family
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
• Free Kids Crafts • Artisan Demonstrations • Silent Disco – Dance, Dance, Dance!
Official Hotel:
• Get Dizzy in a Human Hamster Ball • Bungy Jumping • Mechanical Bull • Jump and Slide on the Inflatables • Nurf Terf Battles (Nurf version of Paintball) • All Aboard! Ride the Sunshine Express Train on Mainstreet Free Bicycle Parking at Parker Road and Mainstreet.
Aksels | Bellco Credit Union Colorado Community Media Eldorado Natural Spring Water Geico | Laguna Med Spa Lifetime Windows & Siding Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool Pepsi-Cola | Power Home Remodeling Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers Specialty Appliance | T-Mobile Westerra Credit Union | Xfinity
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ENJOY THE RIDES! MORE RIDES THAN EVER! (Adult & Kiddie) presented by
• Single Day Unlimited Rides $35 SAVE MONEY, while supplies last. Discounted online purchases only through 12 noon on June 9th. • Single-Day Unlimited Rides $40 Purchase price at the Festival. • MEGA 3-Day Unlimited Rides $70 BEST VALUE, while supplies last. Only available online through 12 noon on June 9th. • All rides 3-6 tickets, if purchased individually at the Festival. • Amazing Rides! Giant Ferris Wheel, Freakout, Himalaya, Fireball, Sizzler, Orbiter, Cliff Hanger, Kamikaze, Pharaoh’s Fury, Starship, Super Shot, Tornado, Wacky Worm, Yo-Yo, Jungle Twist, and Vertigo. • Rides For Kids! Airplanes, Beach Party, Bumble Bees, Bumper Cars, Giant Carousel, Charlie Chopper, Dragon Wagon, Elephants, Going Bananas, Jeeps, Mardi Gras, Mini Boat/Pirates, Mini Drop Tower, Monster Truck, Motorcycles, Pirates’ Island, Super Slides, Tea Time, Tractors, Wet Boats, and VW bugs.