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Narratives differ as STEM trial opens Devon Erickson is accused of killing classmate in 2019 school shooting BY JOHN INGOLD, THE COLORADO SUN AND ELLIOTT WENZLER, COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The former U.S. Toy building at 8101 S. Quebec St. at Otero Avenue in Centennial. A developer planned to remodel the building for an Alfalfa’s Market store, a move the city acted to incentivize — but Alfalfa’s has since closed all three of its stores, and it’s FILE PHOTO BY ELLIS ARNOLD unclear who might step up next to fill the space.

Street and County Line Road closed in recent years and was set to become an Alfalfa’s Market after Centennial City Council approved a sales tax reimbursement agreement for the project in June 2018. That’s one tool the city can use to help create an attractive environment for developers and desirable retailers. But Alfalfa’s since closed all three of its stores, and it’s unclear who might step up next to fill the space. That’s just a short walk away from a Safeway that closed in June 2015 — one of nine in the metro area announced to close at the time — which was taken over by a VASA Fitness.

The trial of one of two former STEM School Highlands Ranch students accused of attacking the school in 2019, killing one classmate and injuring six others, opened May 27 with the sound of a teacher’s frantic breathing. “There’s a shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch!” the teacher, Erin Christian, cried in a call to 911 on the day of the attack, May 7, 2019, as she huddled next door to the classroom where the shots were fired. Her voice echoed across a Douglas County courtroom on the first day of the trial, as prosecutor George Brauchler played the audio recording for jurors during his opening statement. “Erin,” the 911 operator calmly told the teacher, “I want you to do exactly what you’ve been trained to do.” Questions about what led to that moment and who is to blame for the shooting in Room 107 will be debated over the next month

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Vacant stores’ futures coming into focus Plans emerge for some shuttered retail spaces; Alfalfa’s appears to fall through BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The look of bare storefronts where well-known logos once were displayed has persisted as a common sight in the Denver suburbs, including in locations across Centennial — and the path ahead for some retail spaces remains shrouded in some mystery. At opposite ends of Centennial, two grocery stores had sat vacant

WONDERING ABOUT A CLOSED STORE IN CENTENNIAL? Know about a large, vacant retail space in Centennial? Tell us about it — we might look into it. Email earnold@ coloradocommunitymedia.com or call 303-566-4109. for years. Some changes, or plans to house new businesses, have recently emerged. One store, a Safeway along Smoky Hill Road, closed in September 2017. The other, an Albertsons right across from Arapahoe High School, closed in November 2016, with the Petco next door shuttering after. They weren’t alone: The former U.S. Toy building near Quebec

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Youth mental health services in crisis As youth suicide attempts rise, mental health experts declare state of emergency BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

With suicide attempts on the rise, and emergency rooms statewide filling up with psychiatric patients, Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHC) declared a state of emergency last week. During a special round-table discussion on May 25, health experts said they are seeing dramatic increases in young patients suffering from depression, anxiety, and feelings of isolation and social disconnectedness. Participants in the panel agreed hospital beds are filling up, resources are running low and more help from the county, state and federal levels are needed. According to statistics provided in the hour-long discussion, the leading cause of death for children and young adults, starting at age 10, is suicide in Colorado. According to 2021 data from Mental Health America, Colorado ranks 42nd in youth mental health services. CHC has hospitals and services throughout the Denver metro area, including locations in Arapahoe, Jefferson, Douglas, Denver

FIND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES/ CLINICS Douglas County Youth Community Response Team — www.douglas.co.us/mental-healthinitiative Jefferson County Jefferson Center — https://www.jcmh. org Adams County Community Reach Center — communityreachcenter.org/services/ services-overview Colorado Crisis Services — 1-844493-8255, Text “TALK” to 38255, coloradocrisisservices.org National Suicide Prevention Lifeline — 800-273-8255, suicidepreventionlifeline.org Children’s Hospital Colorado — childrenscolorado.org and Adams counties. In Aurora, at the main regional campus in Aurora, the 52-bed emergency department is now overrun with youths in crisis. Emergency visits went up 90% in April compared to the same normal time in 2019. In declaring a pediatric mental health state of emergency, CEO Jena Hausmann said CHC has worked more than decade to expand facilities, programs, and beds to serve mental/behavioral health issues for children and teenagers. However, she noted, it is not enough with the continual

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Dr. David Brumbaugh, chief medical officer for Children’s Hospital Colorado.

increase in patients starting in 2020 and continuing at an even faster pace in 2021. “Now we are seeing our pediatric emergency departments and in-patient pediatric units overrun with kids attempting suicide and suffering from other major mental-health illness,” Hausmann said. “The current system is unsustainable, and it is hurting our children. Our children need us to rally together.” Dr. Janna Glover, CHC director

of psychology training, said even though society is seeing COVID issues improve, the impacts on children and teenagers are going to continue. “Kids have dealt with chronic stress in the past year that a has interrupted their development and education,” she said. “Now, kids are asked to get back to life again and they feel completely unprepared. They are burnt out SEE CRISIS, P3

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and they feel so behind that they do not know how to catch up. They feel a sense of hopelessness.” Glover said hopelessness is the top predictor of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts. Through tears, David Brumbaugh, the CHC chief medical officer, said some of the cases hit too close to home. Brumbaugh said he had a ninth-grade patient who attempted suicide after failing to make the baseball team. Brumbaugh said his own son is in ninth grade and plays baseball. Brumbaugh said in his 20 years of treating pediatric patients, he has never seen such a high demand for mental health services. The stress on the system started Health experts of Children’s Hospital about 15 months ago, Brumbaugh Colorado are raising the alarm as youth said, and the last three to four suicide attempts continue to increase and months have been even worse. hospital beds are getting full with young “Our kids have run out of reSHUTTERSTOCK IMAGE patients in crisis. silience,” he said. “We are seeing kids who were largely functional a major focus must be placed on and now the floor is falling out. prevention, where outpatient serThey are attempting suicide.” vices intercept children in crisis long before they attempt suicide. Patricia Givens, the chief nursPreventive services are also in ing officer for CHC, said, “We are crisis. Over the last few years, tapped out in all areas. We cannot Baskfield said 47 facilities across build enough beds to keep pace the state closed. These are faciliwith demand.” ties that have traditionally providGivens said hospitals are seeed mental health care to children ing children as young as 8 years and teenagers. old attempting suicide. CHC “At a time when we are seeing experts said a lot of the problems volumes inin are rural crease, severity communities increase and where trainoverall need, ing in schools the system and services that is meant are lacking. to be in place Experts said if to serve these teachers, counkids not only selors and staff does not exreceive more ist but those training, they attempting to can intervene do this work and get help for are underwachildren and ter and overteens before whelmed,” they get into a said. crisis mode. Dr. David Brumbaugh, Baskfield While not CHC officials Children’s Hospital Colorado present during said hospital beds once chief medical officer the round-table discussion, being used to Douglas County treat patients Commissioner with physical Lora Thomas said the county injuries and illnesses are being wants to be the example other converted into beds for patients presenting with behavioral health communities across the state can follow. issues. Besides treating patients In 2017, Douglas County started who have attempted suicide, investing more than $1 million per hospitals are seeing an increase year into mental-health services, in patients suffering from eating creating a Community Response disorders and presenting with Team. In 2019, the county created symptoms associated with subthe Youth Community Response stance abuse. Team after more than 40% of the Many of the health experts said calls for help were for residents 19 the situation is going to require and younger. partnerships with county governThomas said the partnerships ments, health departments, school health experts are calling for districts and state and federal can work statewide and the CRT agencies. program is proof. Douglas County Heidi Baskfield, CHC vice suicide rates are decreasing and president of population health partnerships with local organiand advocacy, said it is going to zations, especially the Douglas require more funding. It is going County School District, have gone to require more work to reach up, she said. children or teens in crisis before “We want to take the success they attempt suicide and put pressure on the healthcare system, she we have had here statewide,” she said. “For us, the good news is we said. are ready to handle the crisis with Mike DiStefano, chief medical our youth.” officer in Colorado Springs, said

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City events season back after pandemic drought Gatherings to take place at Centennial Center Park, other locations around city BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Last year, coronavirus precautions interrupted the long train of outdoor events that Centennial usually sees in summer and early spring. But this year, a couple familiar gatherings are back, and a few others that appear to be new will bring residents together around the city. The City of Centennial will offer a slew of no-cost events through the next several months. Here’s a rundown of the city’s community events scheduled from June to December. Brew-N-Que Live music and food trucks at Centennial Center Park are a tradition in the city, and if not for the coronavirus, 2020 would have been the year for the city’s fifth annual Brew-N-Que with local barbecue and breweries for beertasting. That event is back this year, including live music, and is scheduled for 3-7 p.m. July 10 at Centennial Center Park. The address

is 13050 E. Peakview Ave., along Arapahoe Road just east of Peoria Street. A Summer Kickoff event, which in the past has taken place earlier in the calendar — in June 2018, for instance — appears not to be scheduled for this year, according to the city’s event calendar. Centennial Under The Stars Last year would have also seen the city’s 15th annual Centennial Under the Stars concert and laserlight show. This year, it’s set for 6-10 p.m. Aug. 14. at Centennial Center Park. It will also include family activities, local vendors and food trucks. In recent years, the city’s event season has featured the Car Show and Chalk Art Festival. Those are not scheduled for this year individually, but they appear to be incorporated into a 20th birthday celebration for the city. The city’s annual Car Show and Concert in the past has featured a collection of classic and exotic cars lined up for attendees to vote for their favorite. The festival is a chalk art competition featuring Colorado artists and has taken place at The Streets at SouthGlenn outdoor mall. Celebrating 20th This year’s run of events will see a celebration of Centennial

DISTRICT GATHERINGS In addition to broader events, the City of Centennial will also host “Community Social” gatherings featuring live music, family activities and food trucks in different regions of the city. They’ll take place in each of four city council districts. Those are set to take place from 6-8 p.m. as follows: • June 10, District 4 (northeast Centennial): Village Park, off Parker Road and Lake Avenue, south of Orchard Road • June 15, District 1 (far west Centennial): Clarkson Park, near Clarkson Street and Dry Creek Road • July 13, District 2 (west Centennial): Heritage Village Park, on Fair Drive southwest of Holly Street and Orchard Road • July 29, District 3 (part of southwest, central and southeast Centennial): Centennial Center Park, north of Arapahoe Road a short drive east of Peoria Street turning 20 years old. That will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 18 at The Streets at SouthGlenn outdoor mall, off Arapahoe Road and University Boulevard. The festivities will include an “exotic” car show, chalk art, live music, family activities, and local vendors and food — along with a pancake breakfast, according to the city’s calendar.

That’s likely a reference to the summer of 1998, when Randy Pye, John Brackney, Brian Vogt, Ed Bosier and Pete Ross gathered at a pancake restaurant to consider the advantages of forming a city to prevent Greenwood Village from absorbing commercial areas in present-day Centennial. After two years of court battles, a green light from the state Legislature and thousands of petition signatures, 77% of about 28,000 voters in what is now Centennial approved the formation of the city. That election took place Sept. 12, 2000, but Centennial wasn’t legally established as a city until Feb. 7, 2001. Fall and winter The city will host an event called the Whiskey Warmer from 3-7 p.m. Oct. 23 at Centennial Center Park. It will feature live music, Colorado whiskey and spirits distillers, and local vendors and food trucks. Centennial will also host a Holiday Artisan Market from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. Dec. 4 at Centennial Center Park. Similar to other events, it will include live music, family activities, local vendors and food trucks. Event times and locations are subject to change. See tinyurl. com/Centennial2021events for any changes as the season unfolds.

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Young muralists paint ‘brightness and hope’ Englewood Schools art students beautify neglected stretch along creek BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Englewood got a bit brighter this spring as Emily Ancona’s art students livened up a drab stretch of Little Dry Creek with a sprawling mural — the latest in a series of art projects around town led by the Englewood High School art teacher. The new mural adorns a retaining wall along the final stretch of Little Dry Creek before it joins the South Platte River, along a stretch of busy highway sandwiched between mobile home parks and industrial uses. The mural incorporates brainstorms from Ancona’s students, featuring everything from king-size toadstools to mountain sunsets to top hat-festooned mallards. “I hope it brings brightness and hope for the future,” Ancona said. “Any art we can put up that reflects the individuals in our community is a good thing.” Ancona partnered with the Museum of Outdoor Arts, which bankrolled the project — the latest in a series of collaborations with the museum that have seen the teacher and her students paint electrical boxes and put up murals on walls along Broadway.

Englewood High School art teacher Emily Ancona, left, and Englewood Middle School art teacher Erin Rademacher pose in front of COURTESY PHOTO the new mural they helped design and implement along Little Dry Creek.

Ancona said the idea to paint the retaining wall came from a local resident who said it was crying out for art. From there, the community came

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Denver Biscuit Company plans to open its first “suburban restaurant concept” in the former Steak ’n Shake in the Quebec Village Shopping Center — along Quebec Street near County Line Road, according to Neil Marciniak, Centennial’s economic development director. The City of Centennial came to a development-incentive agreement with the company. “The city entered into a sales tax reimbursement agreement with Denver Biscuit Company for this project, providing a maximum of $150,000 over five years to reimburse for the cost of some public

and public-related improvements associated with the project,” Marciniak said. Centennial considers tax incentives for significant projects that will have a positive impact on the community, the city has said. Through its zoning code — the city’s rules for what can be built where — and other tools such as incentives, the city can attempt to help create an attractive environment to developers and desirable retailers, Marciniak has said. But who ends up in a space largely depends on owners and market demand. — Ellis Arnold

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Safeway gives way Safeway Stores 46 Inc. sold the former Smoky Hill Safeway to VIG Safeway LLC, a business that was listed at the same address as Value Investment Group. Danny Newberry, with Value Investment Group, said his team is working on a few plans but can’t disclose them because they aren’t official. Neil Marciniak, the City of Centennial’s economic development director, noted one business — Big Blue Swim School — recently opened there. “Pre-pandemic, the former Safe-

It’s all part of a trend for large brick-and-mortar stores: other kinds of business rising in their place. Meanwhile, a retail space that formerly housed Stein Mart — a clothing store — and Hobby Lobby may soon see changes as well. That shopping center at Quebec Street and County Line Road expects to see a grocery tenant. The former Safeway at 20153 E. Smoky Hill Road was sold in 2019, while the Albertsons and Petco vacancies at 7450 and 7460 S. University Blvd., respectively, appear to

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Albertsons space could see thrift The former Albertsons across from Arapahoe High and the Petco building next door are part of the University Towne Center shopping development. That’s owned by Denver-based JFRCO LLC. “We have not heard of any potential tenants for the former Petco space, but a representative for the shopping center has confirmed that a thrift store will take most of the former Albertsons,” Marciniak said. Tami Lord, senior vice president for SRS Real Estate Partners, who used to work with JFRCO, said SRS is no longer actively involved in the property. “I know they are working on backfilling the two bigger boxes, but I don’t have any details to share,” she said, appearing to reference the Albertsons and Petco being big-box stores.

significant projects that will have a positive impact on the community,” Marciniak said at the time. But now, Alfalfa’s has closed all three of its stores. Quebec Alfalfas LLC, the entity that owns the property, was registered to Mark Homlish, according to Colorado Secretary of State records. A phone number listed for Homlish online did not respond for comment on the project’s future. “The sales tax reimbursement agreement is still in effect with Quebec Alfalfas LLC — however, the city has not rebated any sales tax under the agreement as Quebec Alfalfas has not fulfilled the conditions of the agreement, mainly remodeling the building for use as a grocery store and generating any new retail sales tax revenue,” Marciniak said. It appears unlikely that the U.S. Toy building will be used as an Alfalfa’s, he added. It’s possible that another grocery store could fulfill the terms of the sales tax reimbursement agreement and be eligible to receive the sales tax rebate. But if the agreement’s terms cannot be met, the city could consider amending the agreement or negotiating a new agreement with another business, Marciniak said.

Alfalfa’s dreams wither Less clear is the future of the planned store for Alfalfa’s Market, a Boulder-based grocer whose locations sat in that city, Longmont and nearby Louisville. It expected to break into the Denver-area market at the south edge of Centennial near the Willow Creek neighborhood. And Alfalfa’s planned to do it on the strength of an up to $500,000 sales-tax rebate from the City of Centennial, paid over a maximum of 10 years. In line with what officials have called the city’s “Retail Reinvestment Strategy,” the Centennial City Council approved an agreement in 2018 with Quebec Alfalfas LLC, the company that intended to redevelop the building at 8101 S. Quebec St. The $500,000 total the city promised in its development-incentive agreement isn’t free money — Alfalfa’s would have been required to remodel the building’s exterior much more thoroughly and according to its proposed design. Development-incentive agreements are performance-based, meaning the city doesn’t pay up-front but rebates some of the tax revenue the store generates if the conditions of the agreement are met. “The city considers incentives for

Amazon Fresh rumored The Quebec Village Shopping Center, located on County Line Road, was anchored by Hobby Lobby and Stein Mart. The former Hobby Lobby and Stein Mart space and the retail to the south have a new owner, Marciniak said. “They are actively recruiting new tenants for the center and have submitted plans to the city to make modifications to the former Hobby Lobby space for a grocery tenant,” Marciniak said. “The owner has not shared updates on potential tenants for the former Stein Mart space.” The news outlet BusinessDen reported on May 10 that an “Amazon Fresh grocery store seems to be cropping up in Centennial” at that location. Kensington Development Partners, based in Illinois, is an owner of the Quebec Village retail space, according to Arapahoe County records. Kensington’s webpage for the retail site lists a “future grocery store” in the works. Kensington did not respond to several requests for comment. Questions sent to Amazon’s “media hotline” were not immediately returned. Marciniak did not confirm that an Amazon Fresh store may open in the former Hobby Lobby space.

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Englewood High School art teacher Emily Ancona, left, and Englewood Middle School art teacher Erin Rademacher pose in front of the new mural they helped design and COURTESY PHOTO implement along Little Dry Creek.

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trash to prepare the site. Gallegos Corp., a stone masonry business around the corner, set up temporarary scaffolding for students to use as a bridge to cross the creek. Artist Amanda Wolf helped plan the project. But the creative impulse came mostly from Englewood’s students. “I’m proud of us,” said Ally Garcia, a sophomore who took part in the painting. “Our ideas got distributed really well, and it was great watching the mural come to life.” Garcia said she lives on what she calls Englewood’s “outskirts” — the northwest corner, cut off from the

heart of town, and she was glad to see some beautification in the sometimes-overlooked corridor. She also said she’s grateful for her art teacher. “She’s my favorite person in the world,” Garcia said of Ancona. “She’s really open and honest. She makes people comfortable. I love art — it’s what I do all day, and she pushes me to be a better artist.” Ancona, who grew up in Englewood and was a 2006 graduate of the school where she now teaches, said she’s thrilled to take part in prettying up her hometown. “Englewood has gone through a lot of changes since I was in high school,” she said. “Downtown is livelier than I’ve ever seen it. It feels like a revival, and I’m proud we’ve been able to add some art to it.”

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Student stickers to become emblems of democracy Arapahoe County Clerk Joan Lopez praises creativity of contest winners BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Two Arapahoe County youngsters will see their artistry become emblems of the democratic process after winning the county elections division’s Student Sticker Contest. Vivian Marchetti, a third-grader at Ralph Moody Elementary School in Littleton, designed the winning “Future Voter” sticker, while Mary Seier, a sophomore at Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora, designed the winning “I Voted” sticker, according to a news release. Winners were selected by secret ballot among elections division staff. Marchetti’s sticker includes a drawing of mountains and reads “Future Voters We Can Change The World.” Seier’s sticker includes drawings of people with different ethnic backgrounds and says “We Are Arapahoe County — I Voted.” Marchetti, 8, helped her father, Chris, knock on doors for city council candidates in a recent Littleton election. She wanted her

Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Joan Lopez, left, with sticker contest winner Mary Seier.

sticker to encourage young Coloradans to appreciate the power of the ballot, she said. “I was thinking about how people should vote and that if more people vote it can actually change the world,” she said. “I

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also thought that since Colorado has a lot of mountains I should put in the mountains.” Seier, 16, is the vice president of the Junior Leader Council in the Arapahoe County 4-H program. She said she wanted to express that elections are a powerful way to give marginalized communities equal access to government. “I was just trying to show the diversity of the County and especially of Colorado,” Seier said. “Diversity, to me, means we all come together as one to achieve common goals and make the world a better place.” Marchetti’s sticker will be handed out at events and voter service and polling centers. Seier’s will be included in all mail ballot packets sent to voters for the general election in November. “Diversity is one of the County’s values and I couldn’t think of a better image to demonstrate that than Mary’s,” said Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Joan Lopez in a statement. “And I loved meeting Vivian and learning how engaged she already is with the democratic process. It’s a wonderful thing to see young people envisioning a brighter future for our democracy.”

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Littleton third-grader Vivian Marchetti’s sticker design. Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Joan Lopez with sticker contest winner Vivian Marchetti.

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Carole Weckbaugh said she always wanted to have a sister, but did not think she would finally get one at age 77. The news of an unknown sibling came from her brother, who did a 23andMe DNA test for health reasons. Weckbaugh, of Castle Rock, said when her brother told her results showed they had a half-sister, she immediately went to get a test of her own. The test confirmed that she and her brother have a sister, Patti Lammars, living in Iowa. “I always said I wanted a sister,” Weckbaugh joked. “I found out I had one a little later in life then I planned. It has really been a good thing. So much happening in 2020, learning this kind of news is truly a positive.” Even though she and her brother have accepted the news, Weckbaugh said there were still plenty of unanswered questions to sort out, including the question of how. Weckbaugh said all parents have died, leaving them to sort out what happened. In looking at the details, Weckbaugh said it all started in 1948 when her father, who served

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Welcome to Denver — weather permitting

hoenix, 96, and plenty of sun. Miami, 85, and partly cloudy. Denver, 42, with periods of rain mixed with snow and snow QUIET mixed with rain. Newcomers to DESPERATION Colorado want to know, “What’s going on?” It’s springtime in the Rockies. Since the first of the year, we’ve already had the Four Seasons. It has been Craig Marshall 80-something, Smith setting a record. People out in shorts soaking up the sun. Days when Harry’s ears are lifted by the wind, making him look like a different breed. Mowers revved, lawns aerated, flower beds flower bedded. Looking out this morning there were rabbit tracks in the snow on my front lawn. It looked like two rabbits met, dated, and attempted to add to the population.

Harry went out and returned with a white daub on his nose. Maybe you don’t appreciate it, but I do. Two days from now, the high in Phoenix will be 102. And again the following day. A month from now 102 will be the low for the day. Phoenix never has rain mixed with snow. Has Phoenix ever had snow? Yes, trace amounts. And on January 20, 1933, and January 21 and 22, 1937, Phoenix had one inch of snow. With the Major League Baseball season in its second month, there was overnight snow in Denver. One day, newcomers, it will be 95. I promise. If that’s what you want, we’ll have two months just for you. July and August will be miserable for my roommate and me. Right around the time my neighbors decide once again to blow things up it will be hot, insufferable, and summery. The weather in metro Denver is as non-linear as my thinking.

Maybe that’s why I like it. It’s illegal to milk someone else’s cow in Texas. In 1977, I moved from Phoenix to Denver without an overcoat, boots, or snow shovel. Because of a childhood in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, I was familiar with winter weather. Didn’t care for it back then. Do now. What’s the difference? Maybe retirement, because I don’t have to get out in it. Maybe because it slows me down, just a little. Being somewhere isn’t what it used to be. Being at home is better than ever. When I had to drive downtown to teach, however unpleasant the rat race was, I was used to it. Compared to other major cities at the time, Denver was still a little sleepy. Not anymore. It’s rush hour at all hours. Who is to blame? I am. And others like me who moved here from someplace else. My neighbors are from California, New Mexico and Iowa.

Some of these oddly times snowfalls are heavy and overburden our trees, toppling branches. That’s not good. Drivers, underestimating the conditions, drive as if there aren’t any. That’s not good. But wasn’t it beautiful to see? Winter looking over its shoulder to say goodbye, like Jimmy Durante? Durante always signed off on his radio and television programs with, “Good night, Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are.” He didn’t explain the comment until 1966. It was a tribute to his first wife, Jean. Mrs. Durante, he said, always loved the name of a small town they had stopped in on a crosscountry road trip Calabash, North Carolina. The temperature in Calabash right now is 72. Cloudy with a fifty percent chance of schnozzolas. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

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Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For — Song by U2 Most of us are probably familiar with this song by U2, if not, I highly recommend giving WINNING it a listen. This WORDS song popped into my head recently as I was on vacation. Yes, vacation, my first trip in 14 months. As I walked along the beach, I was scanning the sand for unusual shells, sea Michael Norton glass, or unique pieces of coral. Something I have always done when visiting a beach. Over the years I have trained my eyes to quickly identify shells of unique shape and color. On most walks along the shoreline, I will automatically find little treasures where the sea meets the sand. Sometimes I am very casual about it and a shell or piece of coral happens to jump right out at me. And other times, I am heads down in full search mode,

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looking for exactly the right size, color, or shaped shell for my collection. Well on my recent trip, I found myself looking but not finding, searching but not really seeing anything. After a couple of days of coming up empty, I thought about why this could be happening. And I realized that my mind had not caught up with being on vacation yet. I realized I wasn’t quite relaxed enough to see anything popping out at me, and I wasn’t focused enough to be intentional about seeking out something special. I found myself in a weird state of work and vacation limbo. Have you ever been there? Are you there right now? Maybe it’s not searching for seashells, sea glass, or coral, but searching for something, something you aren’t quite sure about or haven’t clearly defined yet. And since what we are searching for isn’t always completely obvious, it becomes harder and harder to find. Or as the U2 song goes, “I still haven’t found what I’m looking for.” We search for understanding

and we find confusion instead. We look for peace only to see conflict all around us. We want answers but only seem to come up with more questions. More than anything we seek the truth and become frustrated by half-truths or lies. We really do want to find the good in others and yet we confront disappointment time and time again. What I have found in each one of these scenarios is that we don’t find what we are looking for because we have placed ourselves in “understanding-peacehope-truth-good” limbo. When our heart and mind are in a good space, we would tend to see everything around us that is positive whether we are searching for it or not. And when we are aligned mentally, physically, and spiritually, we have the ability to become laser-focused, seeing exactly what we set out to see. Not just what we want to see, but what we are intentionally looking for when it comes to understanding, peace, hope, truth, and goodness. When we still can’t find what it is that we are looking for, we may

need a quick “checkup from the neck up,” as Zig Ziglar used to say. We may need to snap ourselves out of that weird state of limbo, somewhere between not being relaxed enough to trust our instincts and not being confident enough to pursue what it is that we want the most. Ambiguity hinders us wherever we are, at work, at home, taking a hike, or walking along the beach looking for the perfect seashell. Have you found what you are looking for yet? Have you identified whether it is because you are in limbo and not allowing yourself to be relaxed enough to come upon it naturally? Or are you simply lacking focus to do a thorough search? Either way, I would love to hear your story at mnorton@ tramazing.com, and when we do find what it is we are looking for, it really will be a better than good year.

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Aging well and finishing strong

his pandemic has been difficult for everyone. Throughout the past year and a half, we have been collectively grieving for lost loved ones as well as loss of indepenLIVING & dence, freedom, and sense of struc- AGING WELL ture and predictability. For many of us — especially older adults who live alone or in facilities — this has brought loneliness, anxiety and deep feelings of isolation. While spend- Barb Lotze ing time at home with empty calendars we have all had a chance to look deeper at our lives and see how we have been living. We have examined how much time we are devoting to those we love and the things we love. So, what are we doing today, to live our best, most authentic and meaningful lives? As we age, our needs change. We may need help physically or cogni-

tively as we navigate health issues and the activities of daily living. It’s important to be proactive — becoming aware of available services can help you prevent decline and plan for the future. You can put tools and strategies into place to strengthen your mental, physical, and emotional health to age well. When you or a loved one needs help aging with dignity, there is assistance and resources in the community. Sometimes people shy away from talking about their final days and wishes, but it’s always beneficial to start the process sooner than later. When Norma continued to decline cognitively as Alzheimer’s took over her world, activities of daily living, meal preparation, transportation, mental stimulation and respite for her husband Robbie became a challenge. When Norma became combative and “wanted to go home,” it took extra planning and attention. The family was conflicted, thinking it might be getting too much for

Robbie but because he and Norma had clearly defined their goals and how they wanted their final days to look, there was no guessing, arguments or unneeded stress. A helpful process is to prepare an Aging with Dignity Binder, as one family shared. “Putting together the binder turned out to be a truly invaluable tool for me and my mother. We gathered all our important documents. We were surprised how long it took to figure out where everything was kept. There were also many things we learned through this process that we would not have thought to include. We dubbed our very large binder The Book! I am so grateful that we put in the time and effort into it when we did. Shortly after the binder was completed, my father passed away. In the days and weeks that followed, as we navigated all the many practical things that need to be accomplished when a loved one passes away, we must have said a dozen times, thank goodness for The Book! We had everything we needed at our fingertips. I cannot

imagine the amount of stress it would have added if we had waited to gather everything we needed until that moment. What a huge help it was to have everything in one place.” Living a true, full, and authentic life is something we all strive for. Taking the time now to be proactive can help you determine what you value most, live life to the fullest, and have peace of mind. Barb Lotze is Director of Business Development at Visiting Angels. To learn more contact blotze@ visitingangels.com, or call 720-2316248 (cell) or 720-981-0804 (office). This column is hosted by the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County. Please join us for our next virtual online presentation July 1 at 10 a.m. Barb Lotze will be our presenter and provide an overview on preparing loved ones about end-oflife wishes and aging with dignity. For more information, please visit www.MyDougCoSeniorLife.com, email DCSeniorLife@douglas.co.us or call 303-663-7681.

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Crowds will return to Levitt Pavillion for a series of free concerts this summer, one of many attractions returning after last year’s lockdown summer.

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id your funnel cake intake stay at zero last year? Has it been a while since you’ve danced in anything but pajamas? If you’re among the millions ready to shed some pent-up energy as the summer of 2021 dawns, here’s a few events coming back or scaling up this year. First Friday art walks After a hiatus in 2020, the First Friday Art Walk returns to the Art District on Santa Fe on June 4 and continuing the first Friday of every month thereafter. The signature art walk in the Denver area, Santa Fe’s takes visitors into a variety of galleries, studios, lofts and alleys. The District is big, but most of the action is on Santa Fe Drive between 5th and 11th streets. Masks and social distancing still required — for now. Other art walks are in RiNo and on South Pearl Street. DenversArtDistrict.org Film on the Rocks What could be a more Colorado moment than watching “The Shining” — inspired by Estes Park’s Stanley Hotel — at Red Rocks? Film on the Rocks is back at Colorado’s most beloved concert venue, with a twist — most of this year’s 24 cult classics will be screened drive-in style in the lower parking lot, with Creation and Ship rocks as a backdrop. Just three films — “Casino

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The Arapahoe County Fair returns this summer, filled with down-home fun and rides. COURTESY PHOTO

Royale,” “Jurassic Park” and “The Princess Bride” — will be screened in the amphitheatre itself. Drivein tickets are $59.50 per car (but hey, you get some Coke, popcorn and candy out of the deal), or $16 a person for the amphitheatre shows. Book ’em soon, they sell out quick! DenverFilm.org Renaissance Festival If you’re the type who really prefers to inspect your swords before you buy them, don’t miss the return of the Colorado Renaissance Festival. Colorado’s celebration of all things magical and medieval occupies a purpose-built village in the enchanted forest outside Larkspur. Quaff a hearty ale and gobble a turkey leg beneath the pines while the kids make merry with legions of jugglers, fire-breathers, jousters and magicians. Over 200 crafters and artisans hawk their wares, from

suits of armor to love potions. Not to be missed: the dungeon museum, featuring mannequins enduring shockingly innovative medieval torture devices. Ticket prices haven’t been announced yet. The fest runs eight weekends starting July 3. ColoradoRenaissance.com Arapahoe County Fair Arapahoe County may not be associated with spurs and cowboy hats much anymore, but by gum, there’s enough Wild West left in it to put on a rootin’ tootin’ county fair. The fair returns to the county fairgrounds on East Quincy Avenue, on the edge of the prairie, but close enough for suburbanites to enjoy rodeos, tractor pulls, and the Dock Dogs — high-diving dogs who plunge 40 feet into a pool. Don’t miss the 4-H barns filled with all creatures bovine, equine and porcine. And, of course, the ulti-

Clear Creek Whitewater Park There are lots of lovely ways to see Golden, but perhaps the best is by inner tube. After spending much of the summer of 2020 closed, Clear Creek Whitewater Park is open to floaters and boaters this year — just in time for a wet spring and some epic snowmelt. Grab a tube and head to the west end of 10th St., then walk upstream as far as your flip-flops will take you. Most folks get out around the baseball diamond to go back upstream and float the stretch again, but intrepid floaters can continue northeast through town — just make sure you get out before the Coors brewery. The best part? A post-tubing detour up Washington Street, to downtown Golden’s many excellent restaurants and pubs. Levitt Pavilion Say “Ruby Hill” to Denver-area old-timers and they’ll likely conjure memories of sledding down the epic incline, but the younger generation may grow up thinking of it as one of the best summertime spots as well. Levitt Pavilion, one of Denver’s finest free cultural amenities, is back with a full lineup of free summer concerts. This year’s roster includes Colorado originals like the Flobots and Yonder Mountain String Band — and a few ticketed events, including the legendary Melissa Etheridge on Aug. 13. Even if you visit on a night without a concert, check out another of the best shows in town: the view of the Denver skyline from the north end of Ruby Hill Park. Picnic blankets not included. LevittDenver.org

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Mount Evans to reopen with timed-entry reservations Online system will be similar to process used for Rocky Mountain National Park BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Those wanting to visit Mount Evans this summer will need to make reservations first. The U.S. Forest Service and other stakeholders are implementing a timed-entry reservation system, similar to the one used at Rocky Mountain National Park. Visitors can buy passes online, enter during a two-hour window, and stay as long as they desire. Clear Creek District Ranger Scott Haas said the intent is threefold: protect the public and USFS personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic, improve visitor experiences, and preserve the health of the mountain’s flora and fauna. He also believes the new system will alleviate the summertime traffic jam around Echo Lake Lodge. The highway to the summit is scheduled to open for vehicle traffic June 4, depending on weather. While prices remain the same based on vehicle type, there will now be an additional $2 reservation fee. Those entering the highway on

bikes and on foot do not need reservations, USFS spokeswoman Reid Armstrong said. Once the online reservation system goes live, which was scheduled for this week, Armstrong said visitors will be able to purchase various tours based on which area or areas around Mount Evans they intend to visit. Entry before 8 a.m. and after 6:30 p.m. will remain free, however if someone is taking up a parking spot during the day, they need to have a reservation, Armstrong clarified. Likewise, if visitors only want to drive the highway without stopping, they can get a free hang tag at the welcome station. “Our estimations are that most people are going to want to get a reservation,” Armstrong continued. Even with the reservation system, there is a possibility that trailheads will still be full for those arriving later in the day. Thus, the USFS will be monitoring and adjusting the system as needed as part of its adaptive management, Armstrong said. “We’re basing it on data we’ve collected about use patterns and available parking spots,” she said. Haas told the Clear Creek County commissioners during a May 18 meeting that there will be signs along the major thoroughfares to inform visitors of the change, and there might be some day-of passes available at the welcome station. To make a reservation, visit

A view from the Mount Evans summit.

recreation.gov. ‘Know before you go’ With land managers across the state anticipating incredibly high levels of use this summer, the USFS and its partners are encouraging visitors to research their recreation areas and be aware of any new rules before visiting. One major change for the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests is a food storage order at all sites, which should minimize bear encounters. Haas and Armstrong said bear encounters in the ARNF numbered in the hundreds last year, and thankfully, no one was hurt. Another major change in Clear Creek County is that Maxwell Falls

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near Evergreen will now serve as a day-hike area only. Camping, overnight parking and campfires are now prohibited. “For the U.S. Forest Service, it’s pretty unusual to go to only day use,” Haas said, adding that the agency has been working with residents to address various issues since 2016. As for the fire season’s outlook, Haas said the Front Range is currently expecting a normal season. While conditions can change very quickly, the forests are not nearly as dry as they were at this time last year, he said. “We’re not out of the woods,” Haas continued, “but we’re looking much better.”

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Greeley Stampede plans to return this summer Festival was not held in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions BY HANNAH METZGER THE DENVER GAZETTE

One of Colorado’s foremost Western summer celebrations is returning this year with the annual Greeley Stampede festival set to be held. This summer’s celebration is scheduled for June 24 to July 4 at Island Grove Park. The festival was forced to close in 2020 because of COVID-19 restrictions. “We are thrilled to finally say we are officially having a Stampede in 2021,” said Justin Watada, Greeley Stampede general manager, “but we still have a lot of work to do.” The Greeley Stampede tradition dates back to the late 1800s as a community celebration started to honor local potato farmers. Now, it’s an internationally acclaimed festival that attracts more than 250,000 people each year. The festival as it’s known today began in 1922 as the Greeley Spud Rodeo and became the Greeley Independence Stampede in 1972. It features rodeos, concerts, a car-

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nival, a Western art show, food and a Fourth of July parade. Officials don’t know what the festival will look like this year, saying they’re making modifications to meet current COVID-19 event guidelines. “The Greeley Stampede has been working hard making plans and collaborating with the city and state,” said Greeley Mayor John Gates. “We are confident that the Stampede is creating an event that will be safe and entertaining for our community.” Additional information on this year’s festival events are available on the Greeley Stampede’s social media accounts and website at greeleystampede.org. For more stories like this, subscribe at denvergazette.com.

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Annual water garden sale coming June 6

he Colorado Water Garden Society will host its annual sale on June 6, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. SONYA’S Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. AdmisSAMPLER sion is free and visitors may want to stroll through the gardens while there. Selection of tropical water lilies, hardy water lilies, lotus, marginal tropical plants. Fertilizer tabs on Sonya Ellingboe sale. Knowledgeable staff on hand for information and advice. (Business office/residence area.)

Library. She starts June 4. Leigh Chandler will serve as the first artistic director of the Lone Tree Arts Center.

Market and Ceremonial Dance from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 5 and 6. Tickets: $10. Children 12 and under free. Parking is free. Shopping, drum and dance exhibitions. Food. 303-839-1671, tesoroculturalcenter. org. Nice for kids. Buntport Theater A new original show from the inventive folks at Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St, Denver. “Space People in Space” runs through June 13, Wednesdays to Sundays in Buntport’s parking lot. (@ 60 minutes.) Tickets: Name your own price, available for parties of one to six. buntport.com, 720-946-1388. These tend to sell out, so obtain tickets in advance.

Jazz orchestra The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra will perform at 2 p.m. on June 6 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Tickets, Lakewood.org/tickets or 303-987-7845. 20th Annual Indian Market The Fort Restaurant at 19192 Highway 8, Morrison (near Red Rocks), will host the 20th Annual Indian

Cherry Creek Arts Fest Cherry Arts has postponed the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, originally scheduled July 2, 3, 4, until Sept. 4, 5, 6 in the outdoor area of cherry Creek Shopping Center. The artists will be those juried into the 2020 celebration, which was canceled.

Water plants will be for sale June 6 at COURTESY PHOTO Hudson Gardens in Littleton.

of Open Land” plein air painting show and sale will be June 26-27 at the White Pavilion, 414 Perry St. in downtown Castle Rock. (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.) Participating artists will paint on private properties during the week of June 21-25. Free to attend. Lone Tree Nicolle Davis is the new executive director of the Lone Tree Arts Center at 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. The Highlands Ranch resident has been executive director of library systems, including Arapahoe County, and is currently assistant commissioner of the Colorado State

Douglas Land Conservancy The annual Douglas Land Conservancy’s “Capturing the Beauty

Denver Botanic Gardens Cast bronze works, “Of Sky and Ground: Yoshitomo Saito” will be exhibited in the Denver Botanic Gardens’ Freyer-Newman Center Kemper Family Gallery July 24 through Nov. 28. It will feature large works and a multi-object “Millionyearseeds” that features more than 1,000 bronze castings of natural objects such as pine cones and banana peels. Included with general admission.

Maze “Numbers in Nature: a Mirror Maze” opens on June 4 at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver. Guests can lose themselves in a seemingly infinite repeating pattern of mirrors. Guests will learn snout patterns by exploring fractal branching, spirals, Voronoi patterns, as if you’d stepped into a giant kaleidoscope. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and until 9 p.m. on Fridays through the summer. Special timed ticket required. dmns.org.

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here is nothing inappropriate in venturing in the outdoors on your own, after all the whole outdoors world suggests a sense of adventure and OUTDOOR offers exploring LIVING the unseen, the unknown, the new. But there is also something to be said for preparing and researching. The Georgetown, upper Gilpin County I-70 region is a growing atRon Hellbusch traction for the knowledgeable and the adventurous newbies and inquisitive outdoorsman. This region offers an interesting combination of mountain flora and fauna. The

variety of wildlife, plant, trees and historical waste mineral from the Clear Creek drainage basin’s rich silver and gold mining history, is well within reach of the outdoor explorer. However, to fully experience these assets of nature can be far more fulfilling with some local help from one who knows. This is where Georgetown’s Kimberly Knox’s local experience enters the picture. Kimberly provides a unique service of guiding individuals, families and youth groups, and sharing the offerings to Front Range outdoors visitors. With over three decades of hiking, studying, writing, photographing and recording the region’s natural outdoors, Kimberly Knox has assured visitors they can become comfortably familiar with this region of our Front Range mountains.

“I stress outdoors safety and value of good hiking equipment, as first step priorities, as we plan and prepare the hikes,” Kimberly stated. Given her broad experience in group adventure guiding, rock-climbing and mounting biking, Kimberly can offer hikes in a wide range of environments. “Clear Creek has so much to offer in steep mountain slopes with amazing vistas, to wildflower meadows with small flowing snow melt brooks with opposing vertical rock walls with raging white-water rapids,” she advised. Kimberly customizes her clients’ experience and fitness level with options for an exciting and positive hiking experience. She can include in her planning snowshoes with poles or other unique all-weather

equipment, plus a snack for the beginner, in the price of the tour. For those excited about outdoors activities, but not sure what specific activities to pursue, Kimberly offers “first time support” training and basic pursuit of many adventures to help clients chose their best match. Kimberly invites calls to further describe services Georgetown Outdoor Discovery provides at 303-900-2672 or email geogetownoutdoordiscovery.com. Colorado’s spring and early summer is prime time to enjoy the Mile High State’s extended beauty by exploring the environment of the Front Range mountain outdoors. Outdoorsman Ron Hellbusch can be reached at Ron-Hellbusch@ comcast.net

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‘Each/Other’ collaboration on display until August Denver Art Museum exhibit features works of two Indigenous artists BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“Each/Other” is the first exhibition to feature the works of contemporary Indigenous artists Marie Watt (Seneca, Scottish, German) and Cannupa Hanska Luger (Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara, Lakota, European) together and the Denver Art Museum will run it through Aug. 22 — a perfect show for viewers of any age and from Colorado or anywhere else in the world. The exhibit is contained in size — 26 mixed-media sculptures, wall hangings and large-scale installation works, along with a large artist-guided community artwork, also named “Each/Other.” Discover new works now — part of a whole new genre and perhaps later in the fall, plan to visit the familiar Native American collection when it reopens to consider possible connections ... Both artists focus on collaborative art making in their practices, but this exhibit is the first time they have worked together. Denver Art Museum’s Andrew W. Mellon Curator of Native Arts John Lukavic writes in his catalogue introduction of a “seed” planted in his mind at a late-night Manhattan arts event where both artists were

“Each/Other” is a large-scale she-wolf sculpture in the exhibit of the same name at COURTESY PHOTO Denver Art Museum.

present and met for a first time. “Family is a deep bond ... an essential part of both Watt’s and Luger’s practices and is what helped them develop deep bonds with one another, and with me,” he writes. “They create and amplify platforms for shared experiences ... When we see collaboration in these broad terms, our eyes are open to the land, animals and processes with which we sometimes unknowingly collaborate — or even harm.” Watt, who lives in Montana, had been an artist in residence at DAM in 2013, leading quilting circles and exploring textile art from her unique perspective on collaboration ... Luger, a New Mexico resident, had a history of collaborative works as well, including a floor to ceiling piece, “Every One” (2018), created

with large clay beads, each individually created to represent one of the many missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and transgendered people in Canada. Lukavic began to think about a collaborative show as he enjoyed the lively crowd and we are fortunate to experience the result! Catalogue author Jami Powell writes about her initial difficulty of placing these artists within any predetermined categories of Indigenous art. “By grounding their work within Indigenous understandings of place, relationality and materiality, Watt and Luger refuse Western art historical categorization and argue for a consideration of art as inseparable from our humanity,” she writes. “While we tend to think in terms of reservations, nearly 80% of us do

not live on one,” Powell said, as she talks of a new space they and other contemporary BIPOC artists are creating. The centerpiece of this exhibit is a participatory sculpture, also called “Each/Other,” a large-scale she-wolf, with a pelt stitched from hundreds of bandannas, contributed by more than 700 people who answered their call. According to the catalogue, “Contributors were instructed to take a bandanna-sized piece of fabric, fold it in a triangle and embroider a word, message or visual sentiment that is meaningful to them during this time of the COVID-19 Pandemic, and mail their creation to the artists. They were stitched into a giant animal pelt at Portland Garment factory, a woman-owned and environmentally-conscious fabrication studio. It was then draped over an armature created by Neal Fagan from the artist’s design.” Onsite, Watt and Luger “welded the head, handstitched the bandanna submissions onto the she-wolf’s body and embedded ceramic eyes, bringing this monumental canine figure to life.” It is described as “Steel, wool, bandannas and embroidery thread 12x20x9 ft. (approximately).” Plan to pay this she-wolf a visit this summer: Denver Art Museum, 100 West 14th Ave. Parkway (just west of Broadway). Parking garage, on 12th as well as neighborhood spots. Open daily. Ticketed.

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STEM TRIAL FROM PAGE 1

Erickson is not a demon. He’s not a monster.” For the duration of Stancil’s speech, including a description of the “inner conflict” that Erickson dealt with the day of the shooting, Maria Castillo sat with her head down, face in her hands.

in District Court Judge Theresa Slade’s courtroom. But already on opening day, as prosecutors and defense attorneys gave their dopening statements, the fault lines Intent is questioned McKinney and Erickson walked ,became clear. To prosecutors, the now-20-year- into the STEM School on the day of the attack carrying two old man on trial, Devon Erickson, bags holding a total of four guns. is a calculating, lying killer who Castillo was shot as he charged conspired with another student to Erickson — prosecutors contend commit the attack and then concoct a story in which he portrayed Erickson fired intentionally, the defense argues it was accidental. himself as a victim, too. Brauchler identified by name “This plan is as diabolical as it six more students who were shot is deadly,” Brauchler said. during the attack, four by McKPhotos from the day of the inney and two allegedly by Ershooting show Erickson with long ickson. Two other students also hair, which was dyed half pink suffered bullet wounds after being and half black. However, during shot mistakenly by a security the opening statements in his guard. trial, he appeared starkly differMcKinney, who was 16 at the ent, with short-cropped brown time of the attack, pleaded guilty hair and wearing a navy blue suit last year to 17 counts in connecand a tie. tion with the case, including Throughout the court session, first-degree murder. He may be the defendant peered out from una key witness der a face mask for prosecutors — a mandatory during Erickmeasure for son’s trial. all in attenMcKinney was dance — and sentenced to watched as life in prison the arguments with a chance were delivered, of parole after directing his 40 years. attention to a Erickson hnearby screen faces 46 chargwhen video es, including evidence and a first-degree slideshow were and projected for John Castillo, murder attempted firstthe jury. father of victim Kendrick Castillo degree murder. During his If convicted remarks, Brof first-degree auchler used murder, he interview clips, would be automatically sentenced photos and quotes to depict an image of a disturbed young man who to life in prison without the possibility of parole. aided in a deadly attack. Only the intervention of several students, A trial preview including Kendrick Castillo, Brauchler’s opening statements who was killed trying to stop the gave jurors a preview of a case shooting, prevented it from being that will be loaded with wrenchworse. ing testimony by students, teachKendrick’s parents, John and ers, school counselors and nurses. Maria Castillo, sat in the courtHe told jurors they will hear from room during the opening statestudents who wrestled McKinments, visibly shaken by the ney and Erickson to the ground narratives described by both the and pried a gun out of Erickson’s prosecution and defense. Also in hand. He said they will also hear the courtroom were other victims from a school nurse who saw of the attack, including students Erickson just prior to the attack, and staff who were in Room 107 one of numerous opportunities that day. Brauchler said Erickson had to In one corner of the courtroom, warn someone of what was to Erickson’s family also listened to come but didn’t. the start of the trial, several of In his opening statement, Brwhom jotted notes throughout the auchler played two Snapchat vidproceedings. Throughout the afeos taken by McKinney on the day ternoon’s court session, soft sobs of the shooting — videos that Brcould be heard from both sides of auchler said were staged to make the room. it look as if Erickson was being To defense attorneys, Erickson forced to participate, part of what is a “normal, happy, funny kid” Brauchler called a premeditated who lost his way amid a vortex “victim-hero story” that Erickson of drug abuse, sleep deprivation hoped to tell to spare himself from and family crisis. Attorney Julia accountability for the shooting. Stancil said Erickson, in a fog To conclude his opening stateof intoxication, intended to stop ment to the jury, Brauchler emphathe attack, not participate in it. sized a surveillance video taken She described the other student from the school’s hallways that day. involved, Alec McKinney, as a “puppet master” who manipulated It showed McKinney and Erickson parting ways with a fist bump as Erickson into a “psychotic cult they moved into position for the play.” “Devon Erickson did not intend to kill,” she told jurors. “Devon SEE STEM TRIAL, P20

‘It reopened wounds that were, I feel, starting to heal ... there’s going to be more challenging days ahead of us.’

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attack. Another video showed students running in terror after shots were fired. “When he’s finally subdued and only when he’s finally subdued — only then does he say, ‘Alec made me do it,’” Brauchler said. Brauchler said he will implore jurors to “hold (Erickson) accountable for what he did in helping to try to murder a classroom full of students.” But in the defense’s hands, that same evidence held different meaning. The Snapchat videos, Stancil

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argued, show how McKinney actually was bullying Erickson, whom she said was clearly impaired after having spent the previous night and morning doing drugs — drugs she said McKinney introduced Erickson to. She said the defense intends to call expert witnesses to testify to the effects of heavy drug use and sleep deprivation. Another witness will talk about the science of human reflexes and accidental trigger pulls. Another will testify to the impaired decision-making abilities of teens, part of a defense argument that Erickson tried to stop the attack but couldn’t because he was too impaired. “He wanted to stop it,” Stancil

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said. “Not that his actions make sense. Because there’s no way to make sense out of this. But that’s what he was thinking at the time.” And Stancil indicated that the defense will heavily attack the credibility of McKinney, saying he made a deal with prosecutors to pin the blame on Erickson. “The government has made a deal with the sick, psychotic, schizophrenic kid,” Stancil said, referring to McKinney. Witness testimony in the trial was expected to resume the morning of May 28, before the Memorial Day break. Access to the courtroom is limited due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the public can watch the proceedings

via a live stream link available on the court’s website. The link is available by visiting www.courts. state.co.us then viewing the “courts” menu and selecting “trial courts by county” then navigating to “Douglas County.” At the top of that page, there is a link to view the courtroom. The trial is expected to run into late June. Leaving the courthouse at the end of the day, John Castillo commented that it was a difficult day. “It reopened wounds that were, I feel, starting to heal,” he said. “It’s tough to hear twisted, augmented perception. But we have to be strong because we know there’s going to be more challenging days ahead of us.”

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Male infertility treatment company opens Douglas County doctor starts business that offers services in Colorado, other states BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When a couple looks to get pregnant, the standard recommendation for a woman younger than 35 is to try for a year without getting evaluated for fertility issues, a Douglas County doctor says. But if a woman waits until that point, and then she waits for an appointment and undergoes testing — and then finds out she has no issues — the focus then turns to the man. And if he gets checked out, that process could also take months. Before a couple knows it, they’ve gone a year and a half without getting pregnant. “It takes two to tango — it’s really important for the male factor to be addressed,” said Barrett Cowan, a physician who sees patients both via “telehealth,” or virtual, visits as well as in person at his office in Lone Tree. Many people, including women, assume that infertility is the woman’s issue, Cowan said. In the United States, the number of physicians who specialize in male fertility care likely pales

in comparison to the number of obstetrician-gynecologists. That’s according to Cowan’s analysis of directories from two male-fertility specialist organizations. Cowan A desire to increase awareness of male infertility and to help couples achieve their goal of a having a healthy baby led Cowan — who lives in Castle Rock and was educated at Stanford University — to start Posterity Health, a company that offers services to patients in Colorado, California and New York. Cowan has specialized in male fertility for more than 20 years. Here are a few things to know about male infertility and what Cowan’s company offers. Common choices raise risk A long list of lifestyle choices can affect male fertility, including many common activities, Cowan said. “What I tell people is all those things that your mom told you not to do as a kid: Don’t smoke, don’t drink, don’t do drugs, exercise in moderation,” Cowan said. Use of tobacco or cannabis, exposure to heat such as in a sauna, and some medications can affect male fertility, Cowan said. “Anatomic” issues — such as

being obese — can affect male fertility as well, along with problems with veins in the testicle area. For some people, problems can arise if certain tubes didn’t develop properly, according to Cowan. “Each person is different, and making sure that the patient undergoes a thorough evaluation to identify what the particular issue is with that individual is (important),” Cowan said. How the company works For men wanting to be seen in person, examinations take place in Lone Tree. But Cowan’s company also allows for at-home semen testing so men can send a sample overnight to a lab. Cowan also offers telehealth visits. As he learned from care during the coronavirus pandemic, treatment from a distance “turned out to be a real blessing,” he said. “Some men have a more difficult time talking about these issues, and we found they were more open to talking about these issues at home,” Cowan said. Virtual visits also avert the need for taking time off work or making a long drive, he said. Works with OB-GYNs Cowan’s company works in partnership with OB-GYNs because it’s “a couple’s issue,” he said. “We work very closely with gynecologists,” Cowan said, to

“create an environment where the couple can conceive as easily and efficiently as possible.” What’s it cost? At Posterity Health, a baseline evaluation costs $300 and includes at-home semen testing and a consultation to discuss the results. A more personalized, hourlong evaluation that talks about a person’s reproductive and medical history costs $400. If a man opts for the $400 evaluation, that would entail an examination in person. Infertility care is “very variable” among health insurance plans, Cowan said, and Posterity Health doesn’t accept insurance. It does allow patients to use a health savings account, or HSA, or flexible spending account, or FSA. The company also provides a statement that can be submitted for outof-network coverage, Cowan said. Local roots Posterity Health is based in Colorado and carries out visits in New York and California via telehealth services. The company had a “soft opening” in March but officially opened in May. Cowan is its founder and chief medical officer. Colorado is the only place where the company does in-person evaluations, Cowan said. It has “network” providers in other states that will do in-person visits when necessary, he added.

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Renovated Marjorie Park to open near Fiddler’s Green Free, family-friendly event will be held June 12 BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Saturday, June 12 will be the opening date for a renovated Marjorie Park — on the north side of Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, 6331 S. Fiddlers Green Circle in Greenwood Village, and the beginning of a new story for the small green space. It is owned by the Museum of Outdoor Arts, which was co-founded in 1981 by Marjorie P. Madden, her husband, developer John W. Madden Jr., and their daughter, Cynthia Madden Leitner, who is MOA’s president. The timing coincides with MOA’s 40th anniversary. Readers will be familiar with the busy MOA indoor galleries and studio at 1000 Englewood Parkway — with ongoing exhibits and classes in normal times — but may not have made the connection with this sweet spot, and with Fiddler’s Green. MOA’s mission is “to make art a part of everyday life” and the free, family-friendly event on June 12 will run from noon to 4 p.m., with artwork walking tours, stadium grass seating, a lion’s den sculpture walk, a delightful life-sized bronze series of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Harry Marinsky and other

A sculpture of Alice and the Cheshire Cat is part of a series of life-sized bronzes by Harry COURTESY PHOTO Marinsky.

permanent artworks. These large “Alice” sculptures are inspired by John Tenniel’s original illustrations for Lewis Carroll’s classic and include a charming Mad Hatter’s Tea Party — a particular favorite with this art lover. Drinks and food will be available for purchase from Simply Pizza Food Truck and Em’s Ice Cream. Entertainment by DJ Walt White.

A new feature will be a labyrinthlike hardscape, designed after the seven petal vesica, in the center of the 2.1 acre park, which contains more than 40 art installations, including a lion’s den sculpture walk and a kinetic sculpture. (A vesica is a pointed oval shape.) MOA will operate Marjorie Park with a variety of programs, including a summer concert series; a

“Lunch and Learn” series, focused on artwork demonstrations and lectures; UnWine Wednesdays, a weekly fitness series; ongoing yoga classes and more. Included: Lunch and Learn, with local sculptor Reven Swanson on June 14; YogaRita on June 15 and 29; a family-friendly concert series kickoff event with Stone Beat Invasion, featuring music by the Beatles and Rolling Stones on June 17; and live music by the String Bean Duo on June 23. Throughout the month of June, programming will be free and open to the public. Coming soon, MOA will offer regular hours and a park membership program for individuals, families, corporations, photographers and dogs, which will include free or discounted access to ongoing programs and events. This membership will provide funding for ongoing park maintenance, art conservation and programming. In addition, MOA will continue with its indoor galleries, art studio work, and outstanding education program, and “Design and Build,” which allows young artists to work with professionals on collaborative art projects. MOA has a collection of more than 150 artworks, 85 of them exhibited outdoors. (Event registration is required to maintain a safe environment: moaonline.org/events/.)

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Ponderosa head baseball coach Bob Maloney has a good team this season that he says is more like a family. Maloney said five seniors have set the standard for the program. Those players are third baseman/ pitcher Cael Porter, catcher Brady Ingalls, first baseman Dom Lopez, second baseman Kolton Miller and outfielder Skyler Ahern. “We have five seniors that have been instrumental in our success not only this year but the previous three as well,” said Maloney. “They lead by example, they don’t care who gets the credit. It’s awesome and they play as a family. “This is my seventh year and when they came in as freshmen ... we’ve had good teams, don’t get me wrong ... but these guys are special. They are baseball kids. They’re good but they respect the game, play hard and they keep the team together. We’re not head and shoulders above other teams, but we play like a family and that helps us a lot.” Ponderosa, 9-2, was the top-ranked Class 4A team in Colorado in the May 24 CHSAANow.com poll. And like a family, the players are close to each other. Junior Luke Karel was diagnosed with leukemia a few months ago, and the Mustangs have dedicated this season to him. “One of our teammates has been struggling this year,” pointed out Miller. “He’s in the hospital, and we’ve just been playing for him every game. Just seeing that there are some people that wish they could be in our shoes and playing out here, we don’t want to take that for granted. He’s been battling and we stay in touch so we’ve been playing for him.” Pondo, which lost a 5-4 game to Castle View on May 24, has notched some big wins so far this season. The Mustangs shut out Regis Jesuit, ranked third in the Class 5A poll, 4-0 on May 12. Pondo whipped Douglas County, 13-3 on May 17, blanked Legend, 11-0, on May 20 and got past fifth-ranked Class 5A team Mountain Vista, 15-9, on May 23. “Our team knows we have a chance to go far,” said Porter. “We are all playing for each other. We definitely have more of a drive to come out and compete this year. From one through nine in the lineup we are all trying our hardest. We just need to keep battling. We can’t take anyone for granted.” After 11 games, junior outfielder Carson Conant was the Mustangs’ leading hitter among the starters with a .455 batting average while junior shortstop Dylan Carey was hitting at a .452 clip. Miller, who will play next season at CSU-Pueblo, was hitting .368 and Ahern, a Lamar Community College recruit, at .360.

Ponderosa players wait for a pitching change during a May 24 game at Castle View. From left, Cael Porter, Dylan Carey, Kolton Miller and Dom Lopez. PHOTOS BY JIM BENTON

Ponderosa senior second baseman Kolton Miller says the Mustangs have jelled this season.

“This year we have really good chemistry,” added Miller. “We’ve jelled really good together, and we have a couple guys that have been playing varsity baseball for three or four years now so we have the experience and confidence. We’re just

Senior third baseman/pitcher Cael Porter claims the Ponderosa team believes it will play for a long time this season.

going to take it one game at a time. “Whether we are down or up, we’re never out of the game. We just keep playing until the last out. We never give up and keep each other up. “All the seniors try to lead by

example and try to help the younger guys know what it is like to be part of Ponderosa baseball,” continued Miller. “We try to set a good example so when we are out of here the younger guys can take over and have a good team too.”

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think she would have parted company with my father.” Weckbaugh said it was not a huge shock to her and her brother, who resides in Florida. Both knew their dad tended to step out on their mother. The two have agreed that this news is not about judging their parents and more about forming a bond with a newly-found sibling. Throughout her childhood, Lammars said she always felt like she did not fit in with her six other siblings. She said subtle differences made her insecure, and comments made by both her father and

mother made her wonder. Lammars said she was left-handed and no one else in her family was. She had freckles, brown eyes, and crooked teeth. She felt different, she said. Weckbaugh said her father had all these features. When she was 8, Lammars said, she heard her mom telling a friend that she was five months pregnant when she got married. Another time, Lammars said her mother and father were arguing and he said he knew she was not his child. “I did the DNA test because I wanted to verify my suspicions,” she said. “My dad always treated me differently.” Lammars said she did not consider doing the DNA test until she was well into her 40s. She said she went back to college and started

working with a psychology professor who told her the physical characteristics could have just been coincidences, but how her mother and father treated her and acted was more evidence that her suspicions were true. Lammars said her dad was abusive and miserable, and a part of her wanted confirmation that she was not a part of him. “I just always suspected I had a different dad,” she said. “It just never occurred to me that I had other siblings. I already had six.” Lammars said finding out about Weckbaugh and her brother was “overwhelming” at first. Eventually, she accepted the news and was happy to have someone who could tell her about her biological father. Learning that Lammars grew up

with an abusive father has created some feelings of guilt, Weckbaugh said. “We can’t identify with what she went through,” she said. “For me, I didn’t even know where to start to form a relationship with her. You do not know what to do or say with information like this.” Officials for 23andMe started the process. Weckbaugh said communications started slowly through them, eventually transitioning into more personal emails and phone calls to get to know each other. As the three siblings have continued talking, they are now planning on an eventual meeting in person. Weckbaugh’s brother will go to Iowa early this summer. Weckbaugh is planning to meet Lammars in August.

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0016-2021 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 19, 2021, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Palazzo Verdi, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company Original Beneficiary(ies) Ladder Capital Finance LLC a Delaware limited liability company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Trustee, for the benefit of the Holders of COMM 2015-CCRE24 Mortgage Trust Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Date of Deed of Trust June 25, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 25, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5068516 Original Principal Amount $73,500,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $7,324,789,899.00 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. See Exhibit A, attached hereto. Also known by street and number as: 6363 S. Fiddler's Green Circle, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

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: 5/27/2021 Last Publication: 6/24/2021 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

NO. B7059683 AND THE FIRST SUPPLEMENT THERETO RECORDED SEPTEMBER 29, 2009 UNDER RECEPTION NO. B9106911, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STALE OF COLORADO, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN PARKING EASEMENT AGREEMENT RECORDED JANUARY 18, 2011 UNDER RECEPTION NO. D1005972.

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;

Legal Notice NO. 0016-2021 First Publication: 5/27/2021 Last Publication: 6/24/2021 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

DATE: 03/19/2021 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Craig K Schuenemann #41068 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP 1700 Lincoln, Suite 4100, Denver, CO 80203 (303) 866-0431678 Attorney File # USA\1067754.000206\602917542.1 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 0016-2021 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION PARCEL 1: UNITS T AND 1-A, PALAZZO VERDI, ACCORDING TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR PALAZZO VERDI RECORDED JUNE 25, 2015 UNDER RECEPTION NO. D5068514 AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED MAY 10, 2007 UNDER RECEPTION. NO. B7059683 AND THE FIRST SUPPLEMENT THERETO RECORDED SEPTEMBER 29, 2009 UNDER RECEPTION NO. B9106911, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL 2: A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT TO CONSTRUCT, RECONSTRUCT, OPERATE, USE, MAINTAIN, REPAIR, REPLACE AND/OR REMOVE CERTAIN STREET IMPROVEMENTS AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN EASEMENT DEEDS RECORDED JUNE 16, 2000 UNDER RECEPTION NO. B0072732 AND DECEMBER 22, 2000 UNDER RECEPTION NO. B0165931, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, EXCEPT THOSE PORTIONS LYING WITHIN LOT 1 OF GREENWOOD PLAZA SOUTH FILING NO. 10.

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.

PARCEL 3: AN ACCESS, EMERGENCY AND UTILITY EASEMENT OVER, UNDER AND ACROSS THE PARCEL DESCRIBED AS THE "NEW EASEMENT AREA" IN PARTIAL RELEASE AND RELOCATION OF EASEMENTS RECORDED MAY 10, 2007 UNDER RECEPTION NO. B7059685 AND RE-RECORDED OCTOBER 15, 2007 UNDER RECEPTION NO. B7132921.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/21/2021, 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

PARCEL 4: A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR VEHICULAR PARKING IN THE PARKING AREAS IN UNITS P-1 AND P-2, PALAZZO VERDI, ACCORDING TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED JUNE 1, 2007 UNDER RECEPTION NO. B7069317, AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED MAY 10, 2007 UNDER RECEPTION

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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0014-2021 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 5, 2021, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) The Plaza at Greenwood, LLC Original Beneficiary(ies) H&M Mortgage and Investments, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt GV Corner, LLC Date of Deed of Trust March 24, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 01, 2008 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B8037348 Original Principal Amount $800,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $800,000.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. See Exhibit A attached hereto plus all appurtenances thereto Tax Schedule No. 2075-16-2-03-017 Assessor Parcel ID No. 2075-16-2-03-017 Also known by street and number as: 7300 E. Belleview Ave., 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, 07/07/2021, 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: 5/13/2021 Last Publication: 6/10/2021 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 03/05/2021 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Clifford L. Neuman #3698 Clifford L. Neuman, P.C. 6800 N. 79th Street, Suite 200, Niwot, CO 80503 (303) 449-2100 Attorney File # 7300 E BELLEVIEW AVE

OF EAST BELLEVIEW AVENUE AS DESCRIBED IN A DOCUMENT RECORDED IN BOOK 1021 AT PAGE 217, ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE S 84°40'55" E, A DISTANCE OF 131.68 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND; THENCEA LONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND S 00°12'40" E, A DISTANCE OF 134.33 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND S 89°21’04" W, A DISTANCE OF 131.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. (AS DESCRIBED BY CHARLES BERESFORD, PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR COLORADO P.L.S. NO. 35583). More commonly known by street name and number as 7300 East Belleview Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado. Legal Notice NO. 0014-2021 First Publication: 5/13/2021 Last Publication: 6/10/2021 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. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

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0014-2021 LEGAL DESCRIPTION A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, A SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 16, ALSO BEING A PORTION OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND OF RECORD IN BOOK 1687 AT PAGE 561, ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS, BEING A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST ONE QUARTER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; BASIS OF BEARINGS: THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN BEING MONUMENTED AT THE NORTH END, BEING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 16, BY A 3-1/4"ALUMINUM CAP IN RANGE BOX STAMPED "LS 28666" AND AT THE SOUTH END, BEING THE WEST ONE-QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 16, BY A 3-1/2" ALUMINUM CAP IN RANGE BOX STAMPED "LS 7735," CONSIDERED TO BEAR S 00°14'24" E, WITH ALL BEARINGS HEREON RELATIVE THERETO. COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 16; THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST ONEQUARTER S 00°14'24" E, A DISTANCE OF 309.61 FEET; THENCE PERPENDICULAR TO SAID WEST LINE N 89°45'36" E, A DISTANCE OF 49.00 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF A RIGHTOF-WAY DOCUMENT RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. B3103738, ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS, BEING MONUMENTED BY A NAIL AND BRASS TAG STAMPED “NOLTE-LS 29430,” SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE PARALLEL TO SAID WEST LINE N 00°14'24" W, A DISTANCE OF 148.02 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the City of Centennial, Arapahoe County, Colorado, Case No. 20-08-0871P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp , or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627). Legal Notice No. 525258-60182 First Publication: June 3, 2021 Last Publication: June 10, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

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