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VOLUME 76 | ISSUE 26

Weekends on Main sparks new vision Narrowing traffic lanes?

Parking garage? Lots of ideas on the table

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The acquisition is the first for NTLN, a nascent nonprofit that seeks to leverage national foundation funding to buy and bolster local newspapers threatened by faltering business models and the encroachment of hedge funds and corporate conglomerates.

The Colorado Sun, a statewide news outlet founded and run by former Denver Post journalists, will oversee daily operations at Colorado Community Media.

Weekends on Main, the al fresco dining program that saw downtown Littleton largely closed to cars on weekends last summer, is coming back in 2021 — and could be a starting point for a new vision for downtown.

The program will run Friday and Saturday evenings from May through October, with Main Street blocked off to make room for tables, performers and bands, and crossstreets left open for cars.

The program began last year as a way to boost seating for restaurants facing tight capacity restrictions due to COVID-19, and although those limits are largely expected to be lifted this summer, business leaders say downtown is still in recovery mode.

“Restaurants and merchants are still hurting, and this is a way for people to come down here who may not feel safe dining indoors just yet,” said Korri Lundock, the interim president of the Historic Downtown Littleton Merchants Association, or HDLM (often pronounced “hoodlum”).

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Ann Healey, former co-owner of Colorado Community Media, speaks during a meeting announcing the sale of the print and digital news company. At right, former publisher and co-owner Jerry Healey and reporter Thelma Grimes listen.

PHOTO BY JOHN LEYBA/SPECIAL TO THE COLORADO SUN

‘Tell stories that matter:’ Colorado Community Media sold to news entity Colorado Sun, national foundation to take the reins of two dozen Denver-area newspapers

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Colorado Community Media, the company that produces two dozen newspapers around the Denver-

area suburbs — including the Littleton Independent — and two shoppers has been acquired by a local and national partnership with the goal of building a sustainable business model for local news, its ownership announced on May 3.

Jerry and Ann Healey, the couple who built the company over the past decade, sold the network of papers that now spans eight counties and dozens of communities to a joint partnership between the National Trust for Local News, or NTLN, and The Colorado Sun.

INSIDE: VOICES: PAGE 12 | LIFE: PAGE 14 | CALENDAR: PAGE 17 | SPORTS: PAGE 18

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We were blessed with the opportunities to tell your stories New owners are committed to our brand of journalism

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ur journey in journalism started in the early 1980s, as recent college graduates — me, as a reporter at The Miami Herald, then one of the country’s largest papers; Jerry in the newspaper’s advertising department.

Back in those days, rarely did editorial and advertising departments cross paths.

If it hadn’t been for a company softball team, we might Ann Macari never have met.

Healey After we married, we moved to Rhode Island to work for the Providence Journal-Bulletin.

After a few years there, we thought: Why not run our own paper? We seemed like an ideal partnership. I had editorial covered; Jerry Healey Jerry, the business end.

So we moved to Chicago to run a community paper for a friend’s father — to learn, to see how it felt, to find out whether we could make the transition from larger publications to a hyperlocal endeavor.

We decided we could. And after a year, in 1989, we rode a train to Denver, bought a small paper in Littleton and began a 22-year adventure that has defined much of our lives.

Today, our company publishes 26 newspapers and publications in metro Denver and beyond.

Journalism in any place and at any level — large, medium, small — is exciting and purposeful for those of us who ply the profession. But for Jerry and me, it also has been about our bond to our readers and advertisers. It’s personal. We have cared deeply about the quality of your lives and success of your businesses.

We were called to tell your stories with truth, accuracy, fairness and compassion.

We still remember the excitement of longtime Littleton residents at having local ownership of their paper. They understood, better than us at that time, how important it is for those who run newspapers to know the communities they cover, to understand the historic, social and economic narratives that shape a place and its people.

Between 2004 and 2020 in the United States, at least 1,800 communities lost their local newspapers, according to a recently published report. That leaves these communities without a voice, without government accountability — whether it be schools or city hall — or reliable means to connect with each other.

The death of journalism in any community is a tragedy and a crumbling of our democratic foundation. That’s not happening here because the new owners of our company — a joint partnership between the nonprofit National Trust for Local News and The Colorado Sun — are committed to the same brand of journalism that we have brought you. (Please see accompanying story.)

They are talented, innovative and

mission-driven. They will not only ensure the papers’ legacies in your communities continue, but also that community newspapers thrive in new and creative ways. And we ask you — our readers, businesses, advertisers and community leaders — to continue to support them as you’ve supported us.

It is difficult to sum up this journey of ours in a few, good words.

In the beginning, it was Jerry and me and a handful of passionate, part-time freelance reporters working out of a bookshop.

When the opportunity arose to acquire the historic Littleton Independent and two other neighboring papers, we couldn’t find a bank to take a chance on us. Family stepped in and gave us a loan, like any bank, with interest and a strict, no-fudging repayment timeline.

We stepped away for some years to explore other interests. But in 2011, the opportunity to help turn around a group of struggling community papers drew Jerry back. And little by little, more papers, some also struggling, were added. There were those who doubted the wisdom of investing financially and emotionally in an industry many have labeled as dying. And, certainly, some of the papers we acquired no longer had the reader and advertising support they once enjoyed.

But they did have roots, deep roots, some going back more than 100 years —the Golden Transcript, for instance, is 153 years strong.

How do you let such legacies go without a fight?

The fight required perseverance, creativity, difficult decisions, a lot of energy for long days and — the key — a small army of editorial, advertising, production and business staff

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With the Healeys looking toward retirement and hoping to leave the company in good hands, publisher Jerry Healey said the deal was the best he could have hoped for.

“We were looking for new owners who understand the purpose of community newspapers,” Jerry said. “Someone who believed in our mission to tell stories that matter in our communities, not just in sending profits back East. They have the heart and vision for what could be a way to preserve and grow local papers everywhere, not just ours.”

Ann said she has total confidence in the new owners.

“They’re in it for the right reasons,” she said, “and they really care about journalism.”

The acquisition charts a new path forward for family-owned legacy newspapers, said Larry Ryckman, the editor and co-founder of the Colorado Sun. “This is a cool opportunity to demonstrate to Colorado and the country that we can find a way to keep local journalism in local hands,” Ryckman said. “My expectation is we’ll hire additional people. Readers will keep seeing the journalism they trust and support, but we can

Jerry and Ann Healey, left, sold Colorado Community Media to a national and local partnership between the National Trust for Local News and the Colorado Sun designed PHOTO BY JOHN LEYBA/SPECIAL TO THE COLORADO SUN to bolster local journalism.

breathe some energy into both the print and digital operations.”

The approach will be gradual and thoughtful, he said.

“We don’t want to come in and say how to run the shop,” Ryckman said. “I want to be humble and listen to readers and employees and figure out the best way forward. Job one is to not break anything.”

Newspapers for sale The Healeys began quietly hunt-

ing for a buyer around Thanksgiving 2020, Jerry Healey said.

He approached Laura Frank, the executive director of the Colorado News Collaborative or COLab, a nonprofit statewide network that works to strengthen local journalism, asking if she knew of any potential buyers who would preserve and grow local news. Frank connected him to Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro, CEO and co-founder of NTLN.

who believed fervently in community newspapers.

Colorado Community Media’s success belongs to its people. Our staff throughout the years has been incredibly talented. They have worked together through good times and bad to deliver the news to you every week. Jerry and I are profoundly grateful for their dedication, contributions — and friendships.

We feel privileged to have helped local businesses achieve direct access to readers. We feel rewarded that we told the stories that otherwise would not have been heard.

There are so many, but a few in recent years include the joyful drive-by pandemic celebration of a woman’s 100th birthday. Economic challenges of local shopping centers. Black students confronted by racism. Comprehensive local election guides. The quest of a man dying of cancer to complete his dream. A year-long look at the state of mental health in one county. Families’ struggles to pay the rent when jobs were lost. High school graduations. And all those triumphs and defeats in our community sports pages.

Jerry and I are leaving for a few reasons: We are nearing retirement.

We would like to spend more time with our children and granddaughter. We would like to see what else is in store for us. But we also felt it was time for new energy and vision for our papers and the communities they serve.

We feel fortunate to have found new owners who can bring that.

For Jerry and me, that means we can say goodbye, feeling secure about these papers’ future, and blessed for having had the opportunity to tell your stories.

The timing was serendipitous, Shapiro said. Just over a month earlier, NTLN had published its concept paper through Harvard University’s Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy.

The situation in local news nationwide is dire, the concept paper says.

Though many small familyrun operations remain profitable around the country, they face serious headwinds from declining advertising revenue and print subscriptions. Digital advertising struggles to make up the difference, especially as corporate behemoths like Facebook and Google have gobbled up much of the available online ad revenue.

Waves of consolidation and acquisitions have left a third of America’s newspapers in the hands of 25 companies as of 2018, the paper says, with more than 1,800 newspapers shut down in the last 15 years.

“The most powerful newspaper owners are now private capital holding companies whose expectations for profit and return have strongly influenced local newsrooms’ size, quality, and resource levels,” the paper reads in part.

Corporate ownership entangles newspapers in a “downward spiral” that slashes newspapers’ legitimacy and capabilities, it says.

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Colorado Community Media staffers win 19 SPJ awards Top of the Rockies contest picks winners from four states in Mountain West STAFF REPORT

Colorado Community Media staff members won 19 awards in the 2021 Top of the Rockies contest, a regional contest that includes journalists in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.

The contest is sponsored by the Colorado chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

CCM writers and designers tallied five first-place awards and five second-place awards in the batch. Colorado Community Media reaches more than 300,000 local community members each week with newspapers and digital channels. The company publishes 26 community newspapers and websites in the Denver metro area. CCM staffers won for work that appeared in the Littleton Independent, Highlands Ranch Herald, Canyon Courier, Clear Creek Courant and Arvada Press.

“These are fantastic awards,” CCM President Jerry Healey said.

“Three things come to mind, first, the always high quality of the writing; second, the skill to frame the content with excellent design; and, third, the ability to provide compelling story angles for our readers. Congratulations to our news and design teams.”

Top awards First place: “Homeless sweep starts over again” in News Reporting — Single Story by David Gilbert of the Littleton Independent. Judge’s comments: Good use of people to create a connection to the homeless in this fact-laden story.

“Pipe organs speak with majesty” in Short Form Features by David Gilbert of the Littleton Independent. Judge’s comments: An exemplar of a fascinating trend story that is elevated by great

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writing. Well done.

“Holding on to the Past” in Feature Page Design by Michael Hicks and Deb Hurley Brobst of the Canyon Courier. Judge’s comments: A beautifully designed page, and what a great idea to highlight senior citizens in your coverage area.

“Family, friends remember soccer coach,” for Obit Reporting

by Michael Hicks of the Canyon Courier. Judge’s comments: A sensitively-told story about a coach revered in the community.

“Season ends in state quarterfinal” in Sports News by Michael Hicks of the Canyon Courier.

Judge’s comments: This game story is written the way game stories should be written — with color, context and a sense of what this game meant for the players and coach.

Second place: “Renters struggling amid pandemic” for News Reporting — Single Story by David Gilbert of the Littleton Independent.

“A ferocious fighter” for Health Feature by Elliott Wenzler of the Highlands Ranch Herald.

“Classroom in the Cloud” for Education Feature by Deb Hurley Brobst, Corinne Westeman and Sara Hertwig of the Clear Creek Courant.

“Motorcycle Relief Project” for Features — Short Form by Deb Hurley Brobst of the Canyon Courier “Stretching his own limits” for Sports Feature by Alissa Noe of the Canyon Courier Third place: “Blue wave continues” for Politics — News Reporting by Ellis Arnold of the Littleton Independent “Arvada Section 8 series” for General Reporting — Series or Package by Casey Van Divier of the Arvada Press “Everything in life is different” in Feature — Long Form by Jessica Gibbs of the Highlands Ranch Herald SEE AWARDS, P11

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Though some newspapers have been preserved by local “angel investors” or billionaires who take them on — as is the case at the Washington Post, Los Angeles Times and Colorado Springs Gazette — that model is not replicable on a large scale.

NTLN draws inspiration from public radio, which in recent decades has built a diversified funding model built on grants, foundations, underwriting and listener support, while still retaining local control.

“The new business model is ‘all of the above,’” Shapiro said. “It’s advertising, philanthropy and small-dollar giving. We’re pragmatists — let’s get the news funded as many different ways as we can.

Multiple revenue streams preserve independence.”

The CCM acquisition — the terms and price of which are confidential — brings together an array of funders.

The deal was funded by FJC, a boutique public charity that specializes in nonprofit loans, Shapiro said. The loan is guaranteed by the American Journalism Project, a venture philanthropy organization; the Colorado Trust, a health equity organization; and the Gates Family Foundation, a philanthropic group with its roots in Denver’s Gates Rubber Company.

A grant from the Colorado Media Project, a grant-funded initiative that advocates for journalistic innovation, supported a portion of the legal costs and connected NTLN to local funders.

Operational support is being provided by the Knight Foundation, a national arts and journalism philanthropic group; the Google News Initiative, which partners with local news organizations; and the Democracy Fund, a nonpartisan foundation that seeks to strengthen civic engagement.

None of the foundations will have any say over CCM’s content or editorial direction, she said.

Acquiring CCM is an exciting chance to prove the NTLN concept, Shapiro said.

“There has to be more to the story of American journalism in the 21st century than all the destruction we see,” she said. “This is setting up CCM for the long term. It’s not going to get sold to a conglomerate or hedge fund and shut down. We’re setting these papers up on strong footing, but it’s going to be up to the communities to keep them that way.”

Here comes the Sun NTLN provided the funding for the acquisition and will provide consulting and business services, but the ultimate goal is to hand off control and ownership to The Colorado Sun, Shapiro said.

The Sun was founded by former Denver Post journalists who left in 2018, following moves by Alden Global Capital, the newspaper’s hedge fund ownership, that slashed dozens of news staff and moved the newsroom from downtown Denver to the newspaper’s Adams County printing plant.

Jerry and Ann Healey, left, sold Colorado Community Media to a national and local partnership between the National Trust for Local News and the Colorado Sun designed to bolster local journalism. From left: Jerry Healey and Ann Healey, former CCM owners, Fraser Nelson and Marc Hand of the National Trust for Local News, Colorado Sun editors Dana Coffield and Larry Ryckman, National Trust CEO Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro, and Lillian Ruiz of the National Trust.

PHOTO BY JOHN LEYBA/SPECIAL TO THE COLORADO SUN

Since its founding, the Sun has proven to be resilient and well-supported, said Ryckman, the editor and co-founder.

“Our business model is so simple it sounds naive,” Ryckman said.

“Treat readers with respect. Don’t scam them with clickbait, autoplay videos or pop-up ads. Give them journalism worthy of their support. We’ve seen tremendous growth in readership and paying membership.”

The Sun is in a growth phase, he said.

“We started with 10 full-timers, and we’ll have 16 next month, and we’re aiming for 20 by midsummer,” he said. “We do have statewide ambitions, and our goal is to fill the gaps and do the stories others aren’t doing.”

CCM fits nicely into that goal, he said. Like the Sun, CCM will be operated as a public benefit corporation, meaning while it remains for-profit, it has no obligation to maximize shareholder profits.

“Strictly for-profit means you do whatever you can to make as much money as you can,” Ryckman said.

“If that means layoffs or selling real estate, so be it. In a public benefit corporation, you need to treat it like a business, but the first goal is to serve the public. Journalism is too important to be in the hands of strip-mining hedge funds.”

Ryckman said he hopes to bolster CCM’s existing strengths and connections to the communities it serves.

“CCM will remain independent, but we can find ways to help and collaborate on the business and news side,” he said.

The two already have an established working relationship — CCM reporter Jessica Gibbs and Colorado Sun reporter Jesse Paul recently

took home an award from the Society for Professional Journalists for a series on how COVID affected public health workers.

“We can be great resources,” Ryckman said. “We’re run by journalists. We’ve got Pulitzer Prize winners on staff. The Sun is the most collaborative place I’ve ever worked, and that’s the spirit I want to bring to this endeavor.”

It’s too soon to say what staffing will look like going forward, but Ryckman said they have no plans to fire anyone, and a new digital editor is likely. The Sun will also begin a search for a new permanent publisher for CCM, though Jerry Healey will stay on for a time as a consultant.

The Sun’s leadership plans to listen to readers to figure out a path forward, said Sun editor Dana Coffield.

“These are changing times, and we need to listen to what news consumers are telling us,” she said.

“There’s great journalism being produced, but it may not be presented in the ways readers want to receive it. We’re looking at web platforms that are more readerfriendly, email newsletters, more of a social media presence. We’ll start with the basics, and can get more excited and ambitious from there.”

That doesn’t mean print editions are going away, she said.

“We hope to do print for a very long time,” she said. “But a robust internet product is important too.”

In good hands For the Healeys, the deal is a great outcome for the crowning achievement of their professional lives.

“We’ve taken this company as far as we can take it, and it’s time for someone else to take it to the next

level,” Jerry said.

The company wasn’t in danger of closing, he said, though the past year has been tough.

Half the company’s advertisers either backed out or cut ads last spring, and reporters each took a week of furlough. Several salespeople who left weren’t replaced.

CCM received $255,800 in Paycheck Protection Program loans last year, according to federal records.

“I’m not afraid to say PPP money got us through last spring,” he said.

“The government stepped up. We would have gone into our savings to keep it going, but we wouldn’t have closed the newspapers. It gave us the ability to focus on the company and pay the bills.”

The company had strong showings in the third and fourth quarters of 2020, Jerry said.

“Advertisers were coming back, and I’m most proud of my management during COVID,” he said.

The company stayed bullish, with the Healeys buying seven newspapers from Landmark Community Newspapers in October.

Ann said the acquisition is a win for the newspapers, some of which date back more than a century — or in the case of the Golden Transcript, to the Gold Rush.

But it’s also a win for readers, she said.

“These days people can get lost in the cacophony of social media and snap judgments, and it’s easy to lose sight of what’s important,” she said. “We’re making sure these communities still have their voices heard through active, high-quality journalism. We feel like we’re just a small part of the history of these papers and these communities, but we’re so excited for this opportunity to hand them off and make them better and stronger.”

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Us folks in classifieds all learned how to spell “avocado,” because that was the color of almost all big appliances back then.

Remembering the good ol’ days in Littleton Main Street memories I grew up near Ridge Road and Broadway, back when Broadway ended at County Line Road. We called County Line “Roller Coaster Road” back then because of all the hills.

I graduated from Heritage High School in 1979 — the first class to go all the way through high school there.

On Main Street, I remember Abe’s Café, Valore Hardware, and a little cobbler’s shop. You could take your shoes in there and get a strap fixed or a heel put on a boot.

One place I miss: the old Crestwood Restaurant. It was iconic for the Littleton area. Every youngster took a turn working there. The owner could be an intimidating guy to work for — you had to be able to carry four glasses of water in one hand to work the floor — but if you were a customer, he was amazing. He remembered everyone’s name and treated them like family. He even came to my granddad’s

Michelle Larsen remembers back when locals called County Line Road the “Roller Coaster Road.”

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Plus, she said, it’s just plain fun.

“It’s our Colorado lifestyle — people love to be outside,” she said.

This year, HDLM is adding an artisan market every second Saturday, with hopes of drawing as many as 80 booths and vendors by June. The idea is to fill in stretches of downtown that don’t have as many restaurants.

Weekends on Main proved to be such a smash hit that HDLM hopes to bring it back every year, Lundock said — though even bigger plans are in the works.

Business leaders and city officials are in the early stages of exploring a downtown development authority, or DDA, a quasigovernmental agency employed in municipalities up and down the Front Range to coordinate decision-making and financing for big projects.

Though the idea has been kicked around in Littleton politics for years, it took on new life last year as city officials struggled to effectively coordinate with HDLM to pull off Weekends on Main.

“There are a lot of competing interests in downtown, and they need a level of self-governance,” said City Manager Mark Relph.

“What do they want to do? Do they want to develop parking? How do they want to handle events? The city needs an organized partner with the tools to solve problems.”

Littleton’s water supply — has set TIF could be financing route its sights on replacing the leaky A DDA would likely operate on 80-year-old water main beneath tax increment financing, or TIF. Main Street, a project that could That means all taxes collected take weeks and rip up sidewalks above a predetermined baseline and decades-old tree roots. would go into a fund to finance Though Denver Water wanted big projects without raising sales to get started on the project this tax or property tax rates. Voters year, city officials negotiated for a would decide whether to create a delay, saying businesses are still DDA, possibly as soon as this November, but more likely next year. struggling to get back on their feet, and turning Main Street into Relph said Weekends on Main a construction zone would only served as a proof-of-concept for hamper efforts. an idea long Though Relph bandied about: said the project narrowing may not materiMain Street alize until next through downyear or 2023, he town to one remains conlane, installing cerned for the diagonal parkimpact on small ing, and widenbusiness. ing sidewalks On the other for more peside, though, destrians and is a chance to patio dining. redevelop Main “It could be Street in a new an attraction way. beyond any“We have one thing you can Mark Relph, opportunity imagine today,” Littleton city manager to put this all said Relph, back,” Relph who previously said. “We helped overshould be asksee a strongly ing: what do we want for downsimilar project that revamped town’s future?”

Main Street in Grand Junction.

The idea of narrowing Main “We already have a unique downStreet sounds exciting to Pat Dutown — can we take it to the next nahay, the co-chair of the Littleton level?”

Business Chamber, along with a The time to act on such an idea may be on the horizon. After years host of other ideas being explored by the DDA committee, including of repairing and replacing water lines beneath neighboring streets, an outdoor community center and events space at Bega Park, and Denver Water — which operates perhaps a parking garage.

“It’s a big wish list, and some of that is down the line a ways,” Dunahay said. “But we really feel like this could drive up business and values.”

‘It could be an attraction beyond anything you can imagine today. We already have a unique downtown — can we take it to the next level?’

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DDA could be game-changer A DDA could take on projects far beyond anything HDLM could ever hope to do, Lundock said.

“Our annual budget is somewhere around $25,000,” she said.

“Community centers, parking garages and sidewalks are way, way beyond our price range.”

If a DDA is established, Lundock said HDLM may get folded into it, or folded into the business chamber. Businesses don’t need to pay too many dues to redundant organizations, she said.

The idea of narrowing Main Street for cars and prioritizing people sounds great to Matthew Duff, the head of a nascent advocacy group called Littleton Citizens for Better Streets.

“Weekends on Main was fantastic, but we can go grander,” Duff said. “Right now, Main Street is optimized for transportation, not living experiences here. It’s a place to get through town, not to walk and meander. If you look at Pearl Street in Boulder or Old Town in Fort Collins, there are places for kids to play and pleasant places to sit. Main Street Littleton has that potential — that destiny.”

Merchants in downtown were receptive to the idea as well.

“Anything that gets people down here and realizing what a great place this is to spend an afternoon or evening sounds great by me,” said Heather Neyer, the retail manager of La Vaca Meat Co., a gourmet butcher shop. “Weekends on Main opened the doors to people who hadn’t experienced us before. We’d love to see downtown become a regional draw.”

Littleton Mayor Jerry Valdes said he’s all ears for ideas that a DDA comes up with.

“If they felt a parking garage would help, and they could afford it, I’d be happy to listen,” he said.

“I’ll be honest, though, I’ve never had much trouble parking more than a block or two away from where I need to go down there.

Parking garages are expensive, and they don’t always get used as much as people expect. But I’ll hear them out.”

Valdes said the looming timeline of the Denver Water project means it’s a great time for downtown to take the reins of its future.

“For the district to take some control of its own destiny, that’s a good thing,” he said. “Let’s come up with a plan sooner than later.”

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Thrift shop in need of help after burglary Soul Dog store supports nonprofit animal rescue efforts

HOW TO HELP The Soul Dog nonprofit is accepting cash donations and checks to help recover. See souldog.org, drop by the store at 4725 S. Broadway or call 303-8576789 to ask how to help.

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

An Englewood thrift store that has become a safe haven for people in need found itself on hard luck after a burglary caused hundreds of dollars in damage to the shop.

In the early morning April 26, the building’s owner received a security phone call and arrived at the shop to find a broken window and a damaged wall, according to Soul Dog Rescue, the animal rescue nonprofit that runs Soul Dog thrift shop on South Broadway.

Someone had stolen a donation jar and a “massive” change jar, the nonprofit’s Facebook page wrote.

The money stolen likely totaled only about $75, but the damage the burglary caused dealt a setback to a store that typically sells clothes for just a dollar. The nonprofit runs the thrift store to support its animal rescue efforts.

The April 26 incident wasn’t the only time Soul Dog thrift store has seen crime, said Janet Yench, a 76-year-old volunteer for the store.

Another time, someone took all the money from the register while a volunteer was distracted in a “bait and switch” incident, Yench said.

Janet Yench, right, a volunteer for Soul Dog thrift shop in Englewood, holds the shop’s donations jar next to Kimberleigh Anders of the Littleton area. The two were running the Soul Dog store on April 30, a few days after a burglary there caused damage that PHOTOS BY ELLIS ARNOLD the shop is seeking help to recover from.

A young couple appeared to have stolen the shop’s donation can in a different theft, and another breakin through the window occurred before, Yench said. The store opened in spring 2014, she said.

“Sadly, after nine-ish years, we feel we are no longer safe in this community,” the Soul Dog nonprofit wrote on Facebook. The post added: “This may be the final straw and we may have no choice but to close to keep our people safe.”

After the nonprofit pays rent and utilities, “everything else goes straight to the animals, straight to the dogs and cats,” Yench said.

“That’s what we’re all about: saving lives.”

The store has also become a crucial resource for people experiencing homelessness in the Englewood area, paying for hotel vouchers for some and letting people come in out of the cold — even providing no-cost hats, gloves, scarves, coats and other

clothing, according to the Facebook post and Yench.

But the Soul Dog nonprofit’s main mission is to spay and neuter pets to reduce overpopulation, along with protecting animals in other ways, according to its website.

The nonprofit’s team travels to rural communities on Native American reservations, where spaying and neutering “will only happen if it is nearly free or very convenient,” the website says. Soul Dog uses donations to help pay for medications, supplies and the operating cost for clinics.

“It’s hard to say” whether the shop may need to close, Yench said.

“We weren’t sure we’d survive COVID-19 a year ago. So we just don’t know.”

So far, the shop, which sits at 4725 S. Broadway, has seen a positive response from the community.

“People have come into the store to offer their help,” including some cash donations, said Yench, who lives in Englewood.

“There’s always an upside because no matter what happens, we’re still going to do good,” Yench said. “And you cannot have too much good in the world.”

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Metro school districts ask state to end quarantine requirements Key piece of data superintendents cite doesn’t tell full story on virus spread

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A coalition of Denver metroarea school districts sent a letter to the state public-health department, saying it’s “time to eliminate mandatory COVID quarantines in Colorado’s schools.”

“Messaging from Colorado’s public health and elected officials has acknowledged, since before the new year, that rates of COVID transmission within our schools are low; that the mitigation measures we have in place are working; and that in-person schooling is critically important for many students in their social, emotional and academic development,” the April 26 letter from the school districts says.

The letter was signed onto by the superintendents of the Adams 12 Five Star, Elizabeth, Mapleton, Jefferson County, Littleton, 27J (Brighton), Aurora, Englewood, Platte Canyon, Cherry Creek, Westminster and Douglas County school districts.

Many of the district leaders had been advocating for an end

school spread “remains extremely to school quarantine rules since before spring break and had heard low (despite) the presence of COVID variants in our state and even that a cancellation of the rules after the transition from hybrid was premature because of conschooling models in mid-March to cerns about COVID-19 variants, early April,” the letter says. the letter says.

“Our most recent data compiled School districts have generally on April 23 been required shows that less to instruct peothan one half ple who come of one percent into contact of students and with a person staff placed with COVID-19 into quarantine or symptoms of since January the disease to have subsequarantine. quently tested The district positive for the leaders also virus — and noted fears that the rates are spread of the not increasing virus in schools over the past “would markedmonth,” the letly increase” as ter says. older students But the data moved from the superinhybrid classes tendents cite to more densely does not appear occupied to account for classrooms as the number of full-time inDenver metro-area students and person classes resumed, the school districts’ letter staff who chose to get tested letter adds. for COVID-19 More than a and those who dozen Colorado chose not to undergo testing. school districts have been colSome may have asymptomatic lecting data regarding in-school cases, and some may have sympCOVID-19 spread throughout this school year’s second semester, the toms but choose not to get tested.

The Cherry Creek School Disletter says. The superintendents trict has cited the same type of argue that the data shows that in-

‘More than 3,000 students per week have been completing quarantines over the past two weeks across the 13 districts currently participating in the COVID data reporting effort.’

statistic in past months. A March 8 report to the Cherry Creek school board says that among the 4,066 individuals who were told to quarantine since the start of the third quarter in Cherry Creek, only 17, or 0.42%, became knowingly COVID-positive during quarantine.

But the “knowingly” caveat is a nod to the limitation in the data: Not all students and staff decide to undergo testing.

“As in every other sector of the country, we are not able to account for the possibility of asymptomatic positives,” a report for a previous Cherry Creek school board meeting said.

‘Choppy, inconsistent school experience’ In the April letter from the coalition of districts, superintendents say that frequent school quarantines have “caused constant disruption to classroom environments, stress for students preparing for end of year exams, and a lack of predictability and consistency in almost every facet of a student’s school experience.”

“More than 3,000 students per week have been completing quarantines over the past two weeks across the 13 districts currently participating in the COVID data reporting effort,” the letter says.

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May 6, 2021

American Museum of Western Art reopening

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he American Museum of Western Art, 1727 Tremont Place, Denver, will be open Wednesdays and Fridays, with a timed entry ticket. (Only one party or household, with a maximum of five SONYA’S visitors per time slot.) 303-293-2000 SAMPLER or anschutzcollection.org. Works by Taos artists and others of various periods — in the historic Navarre building.

Arapahoe Libraries Two authors in Sonya Ellingboe conversation with each other: Chris Bohjalian and Alice Hoffman at 6 p.m. May 6. Each has a new historical fiction work that features women and witchcraft. Hoffman’s “Magic Lessons: The Prequel to Practical Magic” is about a woman accused of witchcraft in 1600s Salem. Bohjalian will discuss “Hour of the Witch,” a novel about a Puritan woman trying to escape her violent marriage. Books will be for sale by Book Bar. Register at Arapahoe Libraries and get information about Zoom. 303-542-7279, 303-LIBRARY. Town Hall Arts Center “Shout! The Mod Musical” opens May 21 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Plays

of Greenwood Village, has a new show, “Mile Markers,” open at Space Gallery, 400 S. Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Call for hours; 303993-3321, spacegallery.org. (She calls her self-imposed time in her home studio her “Colorado Residency!”) Her International 2020 residency was postponed. She has been working with faraway clients via Zoom.

Through June 20. (Streaming online June 11-13 and 18-20.) Tickets: in-person, $37-$52; streaming, $26.

Townhallartscenter.org, 303-7942787. A new art exhibit, “Flights of Fancy,” is open in the Stanton Gallery, during box office hours and performances.

Cherry Creek Theatre “Out of the Dark,” with Tracy Kearn and pianist David Nehls, is streaming through May 9. Set to open live in August: 6-29: “Tenderly: the Rosemary Clooney Musical.”

“Jest a Second,” Oct. 29-Nov. 21.

Suggested donation: $20. With $50 or more, you receive a bottle of Beaujolais. See: cherrycreektheatre.org. At home events: “The Headliners,” a reading of play by local playwright Jeffrey Neuman, June 4-13; “Ever, Tennessee,” a six-week literary and theatrical subscription of the personal letters of Tennessee Williams mailed to patrons’ homes over the summer.

Season tickets available April 30.

Performances will be in the Wolf Theatre at the JCC Mizel Community Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver.

Culture Pass Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton, has teamed up with Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Ask at the circulation desk for a Culture Pass for a same day visit. Free admission for up to four people. You will check out the pass,

“Bend in the River,” a painting by Ernest Leonard Blumenschein, is included in the collection of the American Museum of Western Art in Denver, which is reopening.

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then visit museo.org to set a timed visit due to capacity limits.

Littleton Fine Arts Guild The Depot Art Gallery is open Fridays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The new exhibit is a “Member Appreciation Show,” not juried, but members’ choice. The Depot has new lighting, paint and hanging system, installed while closed due to COVID-19. 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, 303-795-0781, depotartgallery.org.

Pat Aaron Encaustic painter Pat Aaron,

Bataan presentation During World War II, after the April 9, 1942 U.S. surrender of the Bataan Peninsula on the main Philippine island of Luzon to the Japanese, approximately 75,000 Filipino and American troops on Bataan were forced to make the arduous 65-mile march to prison camps. Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society’s speaker, Frank Francone, was in the U.S. Army serving in the Philippines in 1946-1947 as a second lieutenant, assigned to the Philippines Scouts at Camp O’Donnell. Although not actually part of the march, he served at the receiving end of those who were in the Bataan Death March. For his work in the Philippines, Frank was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest honor that U. S. Congress bestows upon civilians.

Francone’s May 11 program will be presented on Zoom. For meeting details or additional information, email CGHS at ColumbineGenealogy@gmail.com. See columbinegenealogy.com.

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Don’t allow concealment of records, oppose House Bill 1214

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e understand the intent behind House Bill 1214 to provide a fresh start to those with lower-level criminal records — such as arrest records in which no criminal charges have been filed. Further, it allows some offenders — and those who have received full pardons — to petition to have their records sealed.

We do not oppose the idea of offering a clean slate to many who have blemishes on their records.

We appreciate that a clean record better paves the way to housing and employment opportunities.

OUR VIEW Even so, we strongly oppose HB 1214 because the loss of complete information would be too severe.

Passage of the bill would compromise the system because the cumulative value of the records is paramount. In our journalistic work to serve the public, we find revealing trends in complete arrest records. For example, we can analyze patterns that can lead to questions to ensure law enforcement agencies are accountable.

The information can tell us how agencies do their jobs, where they

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spend their time and with whom they interact in these patterns.

The records can point to patterns of misconduct, racism and other issues. The patterns can play into whether to elect candidates to law enforcement positions, such as sheriff, and whether to vote to retain judges.

We understand that having lower-level infractions on a criminal record provides challenges for many, but criminal arrest records should be maintained in full to ensure the public’s right to know and provide the whole picture for the media’s queries.

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This knock-knock stuff is no joke

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ccasionally, this is an opinion column. Here comes one now.

Advertisements taped or left hanging on front doors should be QUIET against the law.

The mischiefDESPERATION makers of advertisements taped or left hanging on front doors where there is a “No Solicitors” sign posted nearby should be subject to a sixCraig Marshall month sentence.

Smith The mischiefmakers of advertisements taped or left hanging on front doors where there are four “No Solicitors” signs posted nearby like mine should be subject to life without parole.

Littering is against the law.

Advertisements left on front doors is littering.

One of my signs, in red, says “No Ads, No Coupons, No Junk.”

Guess what?

It happened again today.

This is, in a world of death and destruction, small potatoes.

However, this is not the forum for large potatoes. Sometimes I wish it were, albeit knowing I’d be in for passionate disagreements.

I mentioned littering. Have you noticed any masks on the ground?

Where I live, Harry and I see masks and dog poop.

Where is your mother when

you need her?

The hampton.gov web site states, “More than 51 billion pieces of litter are released on American roadways each year,” adding that littering costs the United States more than $11 billion to clean up annually.

My front doorknob is forty inches above a woven mat. If the taped ad falls off the door, it’s litter and I’m calling the cops.

There’s nothing like spending time in the old stoney lonesome when it comes to learning a few lessons about unlawful behavior.

Some of you may remember when men and women went door to door with household products and vacuum cleaners “Avon calling.”

Representatives for Watkins Incorporated offered “home remedies, baking products, and other household items.”

In 2021, it’s a little hard to imagine inviting someone into your home to peddle a floor wax or dessert topping.

Ads left on my front door against my wishes might be considered “small stuff.”

I think that’s what the moderators of my anger management classes would have claimed.

Over and over we were told, “Don’t sweat the small stuff.”

Or maybe it was, “Don’t pet the sweaty stuff.”

All I know is that it bothers me.

While I’m at it, there’s one more thing that is even more annoying than ads left on my house.

Unwanted phone calls.

My phone allows me to block

thirty phone numbers. My file is full.

“Why don’t you get an unlisted number?”

I have an unlisted number.

“Why don’t you add your name and number to the National Do Not Call Registry?”

I added my name to the National Do Not Call Registry years ago.

These people are like weeds: They grow where nothing else can.

Sometimes I have engaged in animated discussions with the callers. You don’t want to know.

I don’t feel good about it, but there’s only so much a kind and sensitive individual can take.

Some of my comments and suggestions are very colorful. It is one benefit of knowing a wide range of creative expressions.

Most of the callers hang up on me.

If a call is especially egregious, I contact the Federal Communications Commission whose chairperson is Jessica Rosenworcel (a name straight out of Dickens).

What happens next? Absolutely nothing.

But at least I’ve done all I can.

One door-to-door salesperson asked if I would make a small donation towards the local swimming pool.

I gave him a glass of water.

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast. net.

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Finding consistency in a world of inconsistency

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pray to be like the ocean, with soft currents, maybe waves at times. More and more, I want the consistency rather than the highs and lows.” - Drew BarWINNING rymore There have WORDS been some very famous people who have provided us with quotes about consistency.

Some will argue that consistency will compromise creativity, while others believe that Michael Norton consistency plays a vital role in the achievement of success for individuals and teams alike.

For those seeking a little more peace and normalcy, it would be nice to experience the soft currents of the ocean. This is in direct opposition to the desire for constant turbulent seas and thunderous crashing of the waves.

And with the ever-present tumult of life coming at us from every direction, like Drew Barrymore, I believe more and more of us are in search of consistency as opposed to the extreme and often volatile highs and lows.

Trying to keep pace in an often-

chaotic race can be exhausting as we often hear contradictory statements and see inconsistent actions from those in a leadership role or position of trust. As we try and make sense of what hear and see, what to do and how to do it, or what we can do and what we can’t do, it all leaves us longing for some level of consistency in the messaging we receive.

Although we cannot control the consistency of anyone else, we do have complete control over our own ability to be consistent in all that we do, say, and share. We can and should make new decisions and take different courses of action based on receiving new and accurate information. If we are consistent in our diligence and in seeking the truth, changing our mind after thoroughly understanding the facts, we can confidently change our mind or form a new opinion.

One of the things that made Zig Ziglar such a motivational icon and inspirational influencer was what he referred to as, “Persistent Consistency.” Before Mr. Ziglar would share anything in a book, from the stage, or on a recording, he would validate the information historically, physiologically, psychologically and theologically so that he would be more than

Government should back off Our state government should not be putting restrictions on us. The role of our government is to work for us and to protect our inalienable rights as citizens of the United States. Therefore they should not take control of our lives and tell us what we can and cannot do.

In the past year, our government has been telling us that we have to stay home, we have to wear masks, and we can have limited people at gatherings. They do not have the right to do that. While putting these unlawful restrictions on us, they take control of our lives and try to tell us what we can do and what we can’t do.

This reduces us down to subjects of the government who can’t make decisions about our own lives or what the appropriate amount of safety precautions are for us and our families.

We need to take back control of our own lives so that we don’t eventually become sheeple that can’t think for ourselves or make decisions. If we ever come to that point we will just become slaves to the government, which will totally reverse one of the key ideas of America, that the government works for the citizens.

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ourselves in the way we respond instead of reacting to any and all information we receive. If not, we increase the likelihood of furthering the spread of inconsistent and potentially wrong or even harmful information. We can be consistent and filter everything we see, read, or hear through our own belief system, not through the words, thoughts or actions of others.

Do you have your trusted sources of information and are you persistently consistent in seeking and validating the truth before reacting or responding? Have you realized that trying to keep the pace in a chaotic race leads to exhaustion? I would love to hear your story of persistent consistency at mnorton@tramazing.com, and when we can be consistent in a world that seems so inconsistent, it really will be a better than good year.

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reasonably assured that the information that he was about to share with others was accurate. Zig Ziglar was absolutely resolute when it came to persistent consistency, so much so that it became part of his signature, brand, character and reputation.

Even if we enjoy watching a stormy ocean filled with crashing waves from time to time, most of us would not be able to swim in such a strong current or undertow. And we certainly wouldn’t encourage our children or friends to jump into such a dangerous situation. If this is true, why would we be encouraged ourselves or encourage others to jump into, or react to, discussions that are inconsistent or formed by the opinions and the ever-changing thoughts of those trying to feed the undertow and create more chaos? When we do that, we are seeking consistency from inconsistent sources.

The good news is that regardless of the lens that we read or see things through, or the ears we use to hear what is being shared, is that we can be consistent

Let experts make health decisions Per your article, “County opts out of Tri-County dial extension,” Abe Laydon’s quote “I want ... Douglas County to be the first county in the state to say the pandemic is over” is totally irresponsible. I do not see an MD or PhD after his name. Is he a doctor, a public health, research, or infectious disease specialist? If not, to make uninformed political comments about the health and wellbeing of Douglas County residents is not befitting an elected official who was elected to represent all of us and not just his right-wing constituency, What Laydon and the rest of the Republican commissioners do not understand is that by putting their political beliefs and call for personal freedom above the rest of the population, they are making members of the entire county less free and unsafe. Until Laydon and his colleagues have the credentials to speak and vote on public health issues, they should abstain and let the experts determine policy. Only then will the pandemic be lessened and hopefully over.

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Richard Donald Torpy passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 in Aurora, Colorado.

Richard was born on June 14, 1943 in Denver to Alvin and Lois (Bamsey) Torpy. He graduated from Denver South High School and attended the University of Colorado. He went on to earn a Law Degree at the University of Denver, and practiced law in the Denver area.

Richard will be remembered for his sense of humor and his love of racing cars. He served on the board of the Sports Car Club of America and was active for many years in the Porsche Club. He raced several different cars over the years and was a regular spectator at Indy Car Races. He enjoyed traveling and especially loved Paris and Aspen. He also loved road trips in his

Porsche and always had a great story to tell when he returned home. He learned to like horses because his daughters liked horses and he enjoyed watching them ride.

Richard is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Torpy of Elizabeth, CO and Megan Hampton of Cheyenne, WY; beloved grandson Blake Hampton; sister Carolyn (Andy) Anderson of California and brothers Jerry (Linn) of Dallas and Ronald (Virginia) of Aurora. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Patricia and his brother Norman.

A memorial and celebration is tentatively planned for the weekend of May 29-30 at the SCCA event in Pueblo, Colorado. Richard will forever be in our hearts and will be dearly missed.

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Cider makers keep creative juices flowing as popularity grows

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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magine it’s a hot Colorado day and adults are looking for alcoholic beverages to help beat the heat. Many seek out beer, seltzers and cocktails.

But, for Sam Al-Jassim and many others, the answer is cider.

This fruit wine has grown in popularity in the United States and Colorado over the last 10 years, and cideries, taprooms and tasterooms have recently opened across the Denver metro area.

Unfortunately, the sugary national brands have given cider a bit of a bad reputation, but locals are working to correct that, saying there’s something for everyone.

“We have seen people who don’t like cider try it and come back,” Al-Jassim, a manager at Clear Creek Cidery & Eatery in Idaho Springs, said. “I feel like there’s a cider for everybody.”

Like wine, the drink has a range of dryness and sweetness, with some falling at either end and some in the middle. The industry also offers a variety of flavors — anything from Locust Cider’s mojito to Colorado + 49 Cidery & Pub’s blueberry lavender.

Luke Furey, operations manager at Golden-based Colorado + 49, described how he thinks of cider as a happy medium between beer and hard seltzer, saying it’s the perfect crisp and cool drink to enjoy on a hot day.

Of course, there’s no reason why drinks have to be mutually exclusive as there’s plenty of local craftsmanship to go around.

Brad Page, owner of Denver-based Colorado Cider Company, pointed out that the British — the world’s biggest cider drinkers — often drink beer and cider in the same sitting.

And some local cideries, like Clear Creek and Colorado + 49, keep beer on tap, offer flights of beer and/or cider, and can make beer-cider mixes.

And, for those who don’t drink, local cideries also offer a variety of food options.

So, whether people are diehard fans, casual drinkers or uninitiated, Page and his colleagues only ask

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Clear Creek Cidery & Eatery Location: 1446 Miner St., Idaho Springs Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day Offers: Nine Colorado ciders on tap, 14 in cans; full bar and full kitchen Founded: Restaurant and bar opened Feb. 22, 2019; in-house fermentation is forthcoming Clear Fork Cider (tasting room) Location: 4965 Iris St., Wheat Ridge Hours: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays Offers: Exclusive small-batch Clear Fork ciders along with others; snacks Founded: Initial location in downtown Denver opened about five years ago; moved to current location in July 2019 and opened tasting room that September Distribution: Some local restaurants and liquor stores Events: May 1 was launch day for new ciders; participating in Lakewood’s Cider Days Oct. 2-3 at Belmar Park Colorado + 49 Cidery & Pub Location: 1100 Arapahoe St., Golden Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day Offers: In-house dry-mediums to semisweet ciders; 29 taps with about half ciders and half non-Colorado beers; full kitchen with all gluten-free menu items Founded: June 25, 2018 Distribution: Growlers to-go at Golden location only that they keep an open mind and explore the world of flavor local cideries have to offer.

A blooming industry Cider is made from fermented fruit — primarily apples — and is most popular in Britain and other parts of Europe. Page, a Colorado Cider Guild board member, said it used to be a common drink in the United States but fell out of favor shortly before Prohibition.

However, as the craft beverage movement began in earnest, Page said it was only a matter of time until ciders saw a revival.

When Colorado Cider Company opened in 2011, it was the first commercial cidery in the area. Now, there are probably 18 across Colorado, Page estimated.

Cider’s gluten-free profile is one reason it’s become so popular. It also has less sugar than beer, in most cases, and is lower in alcohol content than liquor. Thus, it’s healthier

Events: Anniversary celebration on June 25 with staff members’ “tap takeover” to introduce new ciders Colorado Cider Company (tasting room) Location: 2650 W. 2nd Ave. No. 10, Denver Hours: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Offers: Variety of in-house ciders Founded: 2011 Distribution: Wide-ranging at Denverarea restaurants and liquor stores Events: Participating in Lakewood’s Cider Days Oct. 2-3 at Belmar Park Locust Cider (Belmar taproom) Location: 7260 W. Alaska Drive, Unit A, Lakewood Hours: 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, noon to 9 p.m. Saturdays, noon to 8 p.m. Sundays Offers: 16 Locust Ciders on tap and others in cans; wines; small-plate food menu and snacks Founded: Seattle-based Locust Cider opened its first Colorado location in Boulder in 2019; taprooms in Fort Collins and Belmar opened fall 2020 Distribution: Wide-ranging at restaurants and liquor stores; taproom locations also offer ciders to-go Events: Participating in Lakewood’s Cider Days Oct. 2-3 at Belmar Park overall than other alcoholic drinks, industry members posited.

While the industry’s growth seemingly exploded between 2013 and 2018, Page said two things have hindered it recently.

The first is the pandemic, which restricted capacities and forced many cideries to survive on to-go orders. The other is the rise of hard seltzer, which breweries can massproduce much cheaper than cideries can make their products.

However, the overall movement toward craft beverages in general is helping, Page said, as many Coloradans want to support smaller producers and enjoy better quality drinks.

Is there an untapped market?

While Page was unsure whether the metro area will see more cideries in the near future, he said the existing ones are definitely growing.

Furey was more optimistic, believing that more cideries will pop up over the next five years and that

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they could eventually be on par with breweries as they gain more national popularity.

The success of Seattle-based Locust Cider’s new Belmar taproom also seems to indicate the cidery market is relatively untapped.

Despite opening last fall — among increasing COVID-19 restrictions and poor weather — business has far exceeded expectations, manager Sarah Mutch stated. She and Eric Smith, vice president of Locust Cider-Rocky Mountains, said they can’t keg the place fast enough sometimes.

“It’s a good problem to have,” Mutch said.

Unlike breweries, local cideries don’t have as much geographic competition. Both Furey and Mutch pointed out that their locations are the only cideries in Golden and Lakewood, respectively.

Additionally, while some cideries like Wheat Ridge’s Clear Fork Cider distribute to local restaurants and liquor stores, others like Colorado + 49 only offer theirs on-site.

Although the market is growing, it’s still relatively small so everyone knows and helps each other, Smith said. The better the industry does as a whole, the better for each cidery.

Keeping history fresh For Rob Bayless, Clear Fork’s director of operations, the industry is as much about the drink itself as it is about the people who enjoy it.

Bayless described how he takes pride in crafting cider, explaining everything from visiting local orchards to hand-pressing the apples to letting the juice ferment for several months.

“When you go to make it, it always feels like alchemy,” he said. “You start with a sweet juice, and six months later, it can end up as a completely changed product. … It’s magical to see that transformation.”

Along with the taste, people can also connect with the story behind the ciders, Bayless continued. Cidermaking is very much tied to Colorado’s agricultural and orchardindustry roots.

Whether people have similarly deep ties or are relatively new to Colorado, he said, “I think people can relate to that history and that story … There’s a lot of (Colorado) pride around that.”

Contact reporter Corinne Westeman at 303-567-4491 or cwesteman@coloradocommunitymedia.com, and follow her on Twitter @cwesteman.

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“semester two participating school districts” as 27J, Adams 12 Five Star, Aurora, Bennett, Cherry Creek, Denver, Englewood, Gilpin County, Mapleton, Ridgway, Sheridan, Westminster and Wiggins.

If existing quarantine rules remain in place, the letter estimates that 10% to 20% of students in the superintendents’ districts could be told to quarantine before summer break.

“Those quarantines would be on top of others that students and families have had to navigate throughout the school year. The most extreme case of which we’re aware concerns a student sent home on quarantine six times throughout the year,” the letter says. “But we have many students across our districts who have been out on

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Science says schools can be relatively safe John Douglas, head of Tri-County Health Department, in March pointed to recent findings by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that reiterated that schools have low rates of COVID-19 transmission. Tri-County Health is the local public health agency for Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties.

The information “has continued to reinforce that notion” that schools are safe, under the circumstances, if they adhere to safety precau-

tions, Douglas said at the time.

A report on the CDC’s website, updated in March, says that increases in COVID-19 cases among school-aged children and school reopenings do not appear to pre-date increases in community spread of COVID-19.

“When community transmission was low, there was no association between in-person learning and community spread,” the report says.

It also says: “If community transmission is high, students and staff are more likely to come to school while infectious, and COVID-19 can spread more easily in schools.”

“When a combination of effective prevention strategies is implemented and strictly adhered to in the K-12 in-person learning environment, the risk of transmission in the school setting appears to be lower than or equivalent to the transmission risk in other community settings,” the report says.

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Cherry Creek boys soccer team almost had it all Ranked as No. 16 seed Creek advanced to face Fairview, but fell 2-0

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State tournament pairings are often debated and criticized when they are revealed by the Colorado High School Activities Association.

That was the case for this season’s boys state tournament bracket when Cherry Creek was the last team selected for the state tournament and was the No. 16 seed.

However, the Bruins beat top-seed Regis Jesuit, No. 9 Boulder and fourth-seeded Grandview to advance to the state championship game, which was played May 1 at Weidner Field in Colorado Springs.

Second-seeded Fairview ended Creek’s magical playoff run with a 2-0 victory as the Knights claimed their first boys state soccer title.

“Things just came together for us,” said Creek’s junior team captain Cyrus Gulati. “We had one practice just before playoffs that coach put us through that kind of brought us together. He made us run for two hours straight. That just helped us click for the playoffs.

“A lot of people weren’t expecting us to be in the finals. We shocked everyone by being the 16thseed and made it to the finals. We beat Regis which was the first seed in the first round and that woke a lot of people up.”

After the loss to Fairview (13-01), Creek finished the abbreviated COVID-shortened season with a 9-5 record.

“The team played hard but first let me congratulate Fairview,” said Creek coach Wilmer Barrera. “Fairview was such a great team and they deserve it. We were the 16th seed and everyone said, ‘oh they’re gone in the first round.’ There was a group that criticized us saying ‘oh why are they in the playoffs?’ We proved why. I cannot be more proud of those boys and to be at Creek. At the end of the day it is all about the journey.”

Creek goalie Knox Quarles and the defenders in front of him were sharp in the scoreless first half.

The Bruins had a chance to take the lead when Cyrus Gulati was tripped in the penalty area in the 46thminute. Carter Koui took the penalty kick for the Bruins but his attempt sailed high over the goal.

Six minutes later Fairview’s Sebastein Mazur booted a high shot from 30 yards away that Quarles leaped for but the ball deflected into the net.

Cherry Creek kept offense pressure on the Knights but Tristan Hird scored for Fairview in the 79thminute to seal the win which denied the Bruins a chance to win their seventh state boys soccer title.

“I can’t say anything that our defense did wrong,” added Barrera. “Look at Fairview’s first goal,

Cherry Creek’s Carsten Jones heads up field with the ball during the May 1 boys state soccer game against Fairview. The Knights PHOTOS BY JIM BENTON won, 2-0.

Louis Kehoe (11) of Fairview ties up Cherry Creek’s Cyrus Gulati in the corner during the second half of the boys state championship game on May 1. The Knights captured the school’s first boys state soccer title with a 2-0 victory.

Cherry Creek’s Cyrus Gulati takes the ball into the corner during the second half of the state boys soccer championship game on May 1 at Weidner Field in Colorado Springs.

Fairview defeated the Bruins, 2-0.

a 30-yard shot. It was a great shot.

Soccer is about momentum. We we had momentum, we got the PK and we missed it. It would have been a different game at that point. Two or three minutes after that, they scored.

“It’s part of the game. That’s what I love about this game, you never know.”

During the semifinals, there was a sign taped to the railing in front of the Cherry Creek fans and students that read: Bracket Busters.

And ,Creek kept its hot postseason run going with a 2-0 semifinal

win over Centennial League rival Grandview on April 28 at Englewood High School.

Carsten Jones launched a high free kick from the left side of the pitch and the ball went into the top right corner of the goal to give Creek a 1-0 lead in the 22ndminute.

Macklin Riley pushed the Bruins ahead 2-0 on a deflected shot 30 minutes into the game and then the Creek defense withstood heavy second half Grandview pressure to secure the win.

“The first goal was the key,” said Barrera. “We knew that if we scored

first that we are going to have the mindset that we are here.”

Grandview coach Brian Wood felt his team was tentative early and it was hard to comeback after Creek went ahead.

“That first goal was huge,” he said.

“We knew the first goal was probably going to be the difference in the game because both teams defend real well and once they got one, it was really hard to break them down.

“We played a little tentative in the beginning and I tried to loosen them up before the game but they were still a little tentative. That hurt us but Cherry Creek did a great job.”

Grandview finished the season with an 11-2 record and both setbacks were dealt by Cherry Creek which beat the Wolves, 3-1, on March 23.

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Coach proud of girls’ state field hockey championship 7-on-7 overtime played to speed strength of the team

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Regis Jesuit coach Spencer Wagner was probably one of the few people who relaxed a little when the state field hockey championship game went into double overtime.

He knew his team might have an advantage since the game went from 11-on-11 into a 7-on-7 situation in the second OT, and the Raiders could use their speed.

Cherry Creek controlled play for most of regulation time but the Raiders dominated in the overtimes and pulled out a 2-1 double overtime win in the April 29 match played at the Stutler Bowl.

It was the second state title for Regis (9-1) in the past three years and was the second win over Creek this season as the teams split two earlier games.

It took just 38 seconds into the second overtime period for Ellie Johnson to charge into the middle on a penalty corner and get the ball to Cate Lord who tipped in the game-winner.

“This is what we’ve been working for and this is an amazing,” said Johnson. “We have a lot of speed and that translates into our game. So 7-on-7 really helps us.”

Lord didn’t have much time before joining a group of Regis students that fans that started celebrating on the field.

“We practiced 7-on-7 a few days before just in case it gets to that,” added Lord. “We just have really good connections moving down field so I think that was to our advantage.”

Lily Castiglione put Regis ahead 1-0 with with 8:13 left in the second period but Creek’s Ella Pratt tied the game on a penalty stroke in the third period and the teams went into overtime.

“I was excited to see what we could do 7-on-7 because we practice it,” said Wagner. “We looked

Regis Jesuit’s Cate Lord scored the game winning goal in double overtime in a 2-1 victory over Cherry Creek in the state field hockey title game held April 29 at the Stutler Bowl. The Raiders have won two of the past three state titles.

good. We have a core of very strong players and they practice together. We put those same six players together over and over.

I think that’s one of the reasons that 7-on-7 went in our favor.”

Wagner admitted the game was “a little draining.”

“This is more relief for me than celebration,” he continued. “It took a lot to get here. We’ve been quarantined, masked, canceled and snowed out. It’s been a lot.

“I thought the game was phenomenal, and I thought Creek played phenomenal. Last time we scored four goals against them but they shut us down and kept us to one goal for 70 minutes until the second overtime. But we trained and prepared for it and got ready for overtime. I couldn’t be prouder.”

Cherry Creek finished the COVID shortened season with a 10-2 record.

“The hardest thing is watching

Regis Jesuit players were all smiles after a 2-1 double overtime win over Cherry Creek in the state championship girls field hockey game played April 29 at the Stutler Bowl.

PHOTOS BY JIM BENTON Regis coach Spencer Wagner is in the background.

this team progress and be the best team in the state and lose the last game,” said Creek coach Clara Detrick-Yee. “I told them there was nothing more they could have done except put one more in and they were definitely the dominating team in the game.

“The first overtime we had 10 really strong players. In 7-on-7 we just lose strength and definitely speed and quickness,” Regis, which won the 2018 state trophy with a 2-1 overtime win over Creek and was seeded fourth in this season’s state bracket, ushered out top-seeded Colorado Academy in one of the April 24 semifinals. Castiglione had two goals in the Raiders’ semifinal win while Lord scored the other goal for Regis.

Creek, the No. 2 seed, got a 2-1 semifinal win over third-seeded Palmer Ridge. Alexandra Michelotti and Emily Sands had the Bruins’ goals as Creek advanced into the state finals for the eighth time. It was the school’s first title appearance since a 2007 state

Ella Pratt (4) scored Cherry Creek’s only goal of the game during the state hockey field championship game on April 29 at the Stutler Bowl.

championship victory over Colorado Academy.

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Grandview boys soccer coach Brian Wood was obviously frustrated to watch the season end.

However, he wasn’t disappointed with his team.

Cherry Creek, the 16thand final seed in the Colorado boys soccer tournament, notched a 2-0 win over the fourth-seeded Wolves in a semifinal contest on April 28 at Englewood High School.

Grandview ended the COVIDshortened season with an 11-2 record and Cherry Creek handed the Wolves both its losses. The Bruins also downed the Wolves, 3-1, on March 23.

“It was a fantastic season,” said Wood. “I’m proud of these guys. They worked real hard. Our success was because of the work they put in, not just during the season but before the season too.

There was not part of the (Cherry Creek) game that I was disappointed in them.

“We were league champions (Centennial) and won the league tournament. I’m disappointed we didn’t continue on but I’m not disappointed with the season.”

Cherry Creek, which advanced

to play Fairview in the state championship game, scored in the 22ndminute when Carsten Jones booted a high free kick from 30 yards away on the left side of the pitch which landed high in the top right corner of the goal.

“That first goal was huge,” added Wood. “In this game we knew the first goal was probably going to be the difference in the game because both teams defend real well and once they got one it was really hard to break them down.”

Macklin Riley pushed Creek ahead 2-0 on a goal that was deflected into the net with 30 minutes gone in the first half and then the Bruins’ defense staved off a flurry ofGrandviewpressure

in the second half.

“We played a little tentative in the beginning and I tried to loosen them up before the game but they were still a little tentative,” said Wood. “That hurt us but Cherry Creek did a great job.”

Bruins coach Wilmer Barrera also said the first goal was a key to the outcome and praised the defense played by his team.

“From the beginning I had a mindset that defense wins championships,” said Barrera. “We had to fight until the end. Nobody thought we could go too far but I personally believe in this team.

The first goal was the key. We knew that if we scored first that we were going to have the mindset that we are here.”

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Tanner Scarth, a senior defender at Regis Jesuit, was named the Continental League’s Player of the Year while Legend’s Michael Agostinho was selected as Coach of the Year as the team published its All-League team on April 28.

League champion Regis had five players named to the first team.

The first team selections: Regis – Tanner Scarth, Sr., defense; Alejandro Herrera, senior, defense; Josh Dermer, Jr., midfield; Trey Tomlin, Sr., goalie.

Castle View – Issac Bohrer, Sr., midfield; Jack Pucciano, Jr., midfield; Bailey Voit, Jr., midfield; Jack Blair, Sr., defense.

Legend – Perry McCord, Sr., defense; Nash Mullen, Sr., midfield; Brody Bassett, Sr., midfield; Jaden Robertson, Jr., goalie.

Rock Canyon – David Pousma, Sr., defense; Mason McGaffin, Jr., defense; Cameron Spires,Jr., midfield.

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Valor Christian’s Hailey Bowman (13) tries to block out the spike attempt from Cherry Creek’s Courtney Wisneski (12). Wisneski led all with 18 kills and her Bruins ended up on top 3-1 in the 5A regional May 1 and will advance to the state quarterfinals in PHOTO BY PAUL DISALVO Colorado Springs on May 12.

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remedies are directed at the property involved without regard to ownership, title or right of possession, and, unless otherwise provided, without regard to the culpability or innocence of those that hold such rights. (b) The provisions of this Article are entirely in the nature of strict liability. Unless otherwise provided, no culpability or mens rea of any type or degree shall be required for any of the public nuisances, actions, temporary restraining orders or remedies under the provisions of this Article. (c) Remedies Cumulative and Supplementary: The remedies provided in this Article are cumulative and supplementary to any other criminal ordinance or statute, other civil remedies and any administrative proceedings to revoke, suspend, fine, or take other action against any license.

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the other criminal, civil or administrative action, or any action filed by any other person, unless all parties to the action under this Article so stipulate.

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Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0009-2021 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 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) Kristin Clay Original Beneficiary(ies) Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust March 06, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 10, 2008 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B8027994 Original Principal Amount $104,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $71,748.30 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 7, GABRIEL SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 2065 W. Vassar Ave., Englewood, CO 80110.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/23/2021, 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: 4/29/2021 Last Publication: 5/27/2021 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: 02/19/2021 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: Lindsay L. McKae #39200 ROBERT S. ARTHUR #9614 Trevor G. Bartel #40449 Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP 1200 17th St, #3000, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 623-9000 Attorney File # 211668-10176 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. 0009-2021 First Publication: 4/29/2021 Last Publication: 5/27/2021 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

City and County Public Notice GREENWOOD VILLAGE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE On the 3rd day of May, 2021, the City Council of the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, adopted on second reading the following ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLES 1 AND 8 OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE GREENWOOD VILLAGE MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO REGULAR ELECTIONS AND RECALL ELECTIONS Copies of the aforesaid ordinance are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, 6060 South Quebec Street, City of Greenwood Village, Colorado or online at www.greenwoodvillage.com.

Legal Notice No. 525164 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No. 525170-60177 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen ______________________________________ Public Notice

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, March 3, 2021, the Centennial City Council approved the following ordinance on second and final reading:

On the 3rd day of May, 2021, the City Council of the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, adopted on second reading the following ordinance: A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 07 SERIES OF 2021 INTRODUCED BY: MAYOR PRO TEM KERBER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GREENWOOD VILLAGE MUNICIPAL CODE REFERENCES FROM “URBAN” TO “SUBURBAN” OR DELETING THE REFERENCE ALTOGETHER IN ORDER TO EFFECTUATE GOALS OF THE GREENWOOD VILLAGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Copies of the aforesaid ordinance are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, 6060 South Quebec Street, City of Greenwood Village, Colorado or online at www.greenwoodvillage.com.

Legal Notice No. 525162 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado will conduct a public hearing on Monday, May 17, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. regarding Ordinance 2021-O-06 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 2020 EDITION, AMENDING SECTION 18-11-10 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADDING SECTION 1811-40 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SAME. The public hearing will be held virtually, via the City’s website at: www.centennialco.gov. Copies of Ordinance No. 2021-O-06 are available for inspection by the public on the City’s website: www.centennialco.gov. Copies of the 2020 edition of the National Electric Code are on electronic file with the City Clerk and are available for public inspection. The 2020 edition of the National Electric Code is published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169, and issued on August 5, 2019. The subject matter of 2020 edition of the National Electrical Code includes provisions and standards considered necessary for safety related to electrical design, installation, and inspection, and which standards will result in electrical installations, essentially free from hazards. The purpose of the Ordinance and the Code adopted therein is to provide standards for safe electrical design, installation, and inspection.

Interested parties may file written comments with the City Clerk, at: www.cityclerks@centennialco. gov or via mail at: 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112, received by 1pm on May 17, 2021. Any written comments received will be read into the record during the Public Hearing.

Citizens wishing to speak during the Public Hearing, may access the virtual meeting via instructions published on the May 17, 2021 Agenda at: https://www.centennialco.gov/Government/ Mayor-Council/City-Council-Meetings/AgendasMinutes.

By: Barbara Setterlind, MMC, City Clerk Legal Notice No. 525128-60172 First Publication: April 29, 2021 Last Publication: May 5, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado will conduct a public hearing on Monday, May 17, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. regarding Resolution 2021-R-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, AMENDING THE 2021 BUDGET AND APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE GENERAL, STREET, CONSERVATION TRUST, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS. The public hearing will be held virtually, via the City’s website at: www.centennialco.gov. Copies of Resolution No. 2021-R-16 are available for inspection by the public on the City’s website: www.centennialco.gov. Interested parties may file written comments with the City Clerk, at: www.

ORDINANCE NO. 2021-O-05 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, AMENDING THE GAS AND ELECTRIC FRANCHISE GRANTED BY THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL TO PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO AND AMENDING ARTICLE 5 OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED “GAS FRANCHISE” The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk and is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-754-3324. by a vote of 9 in favor and 0 against.

(First published April 22, 2021) By: Barbara Setterlind, MMC, City Clerk Legal Notice No. 525169-60176 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice GREENWOOD VILLAGE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE On the 3rd day of May, 2021, the City Council of the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, adopted on second reading the following ordinance: A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO: 03 SERIES OF 2021 INTRODUCED BY: MAYOR PRO TEM KERBER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE GREENWOOD VILLAGE CODE TO ADOPT THE 2018 EDITIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE-AND TWOFAMILY DWELLINGS AND THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE Copies of the aforesaid ordinance and copies of the codes adopted by reference are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, 6060 South Quebec Street, City of Greenwood Village, Colorado or online at www.greenwoodvillage.com.

Legal Notice No. 525165 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 08 SERIES OF 2021 INTRODUCED BY: COUNCILMEMBER BARNACLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE GREENWOOD VILLAGE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE ADDRESSING FORFEITURE OF VEHICLES USED IN THE COMMISSION OF A CRIME WHEREAS, the use of a motor vehicle in the commission of certain crimes is a public nuisance; and WHEREAS, illegal street racing in particular is a dangerous activity that puts everyone's lives at risk from racers utilizing public roadways in complete disregard for the safety of others; and WHEREAS, street racing and vehicular eluding has increased throughout the metro area and the Greenwood Village City Council desires to adopt measures to allow the seizure and forfeiture of vehicles used in the commission of specified crimes.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO, ORDAINS: Section 1. A new Article is hereby added to Chapter 8 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code to read as follows: ARTICLE 4 – Vehicular Public Nuisances Sec. 8-4-10. – Intent; liability. (a) The abatement of vehicular public nuisances is a matter of local concern and is necessary for

Sec. 8-4-20. – Definitions.

For purpose of this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings: Abate means to bring to a halt, eliminate or where that is not possible or feasible, to suppress, reduce, or minimize.

Close, or closure means to exercise control over the motor vehicle and remove all owners, occupants and other persons from the motor vehicle and to impound, lock, secure, and otherwise close and prohibit all entry, access, and use of the motor vehicle, except access and use as may be specifically ordered by the court for purposes of inventory, maintenance, storage, security and other purposes, and to vest the sole right of possession and control of the motor vehicle in the City of Greenwood Village for a limited period of time defined by court order.

Gang related criminal activity means any criminal violation of Federal law, State law or this Code committed by any person or persons, individually or acting jointly through a conspiracy or in complicity, where the person(s) is a member of an association or organization which has as one of its purposes the commission of crime.

Legal or equitable interest or right of possession means every legal and equitable interest, title, estate, tenancy and right of possession recognized by law and equity, including any right or obligation to manage or act as agent or trustee for any person holding any interest or right.

Motor vehicle means any self-propelled vehicle that is designed primarily for travel on the public highways and that is generally and commonly used to transport persons and property over the public highways or a low-speed electric vehicle; except that the term does not include electrical assisted bicycles, electric scooters, low-power scooters, wheelchairs, or vehicles moved solely by human power. This term shall also include "recreational vehicle" as defined in section 16-1100 of this Code.

Person means any individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, corporation, estate or trust, receiver, trustee, assignee, lessee or any person acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity, whether appointed by the court or otherwise, or any group or combination acting as a unit, and includes the plural as well as the singular.

Vehicular public nuisance means any motor vehicle used to commit, conduct, promote, facilitate or aid the commission of illegal activity. For purposes of this section the illegal activity shall have the same definition as that contained in the pertinent sections of the Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.), as amended, or the pertinent sections of this Code, as amended. Evidence of the existence of a vehicular public nuisance shall include evidence that the motor vehicle was used in one (1) or more of the following illegal activities: a. Prostitution, soliciting for prostitution, pandering, pimping, and human trafficking; b. Any gang related criminal activity; c. Any drive-by crime as defined in C.R.S. §1613-301(2.2), as amended; d. Vehicular eluding as prohibited in C.R.S. 189-116.5, as amended; e. Eluding or attempting to elude a police officer as prohibited in C.R.S. 42-4-1413, as amended, and or section 8-1-10 of this Code, as amended. f. Speed contests – speed exhibitions – aiding and facilitating as prohibited in C.R.S. 42-4-1105 and/or section 8-1-10 of this Code, as amended.

Sec. 8-4-30. – Process. (a) Jurisdiction, Duties and Power: Pursuant to Colorado Constitution Article XX, Section 6 and the Greenwood Village City Charter Section 9.01, the Municipal Court for the City of Greenwood Village is hereby granted the jurisdiction, duties and powers for this Article. (b) All actions under this Article shall be civil and remedial in nature. All issues of fact and law shall be tried to the Municipal Court without a jury. All closure, receivership and destruction remedies under this Article shall be in rem. Injunctive remedies under this section may be partly in personam. The burden of proof in all proceedings under this Article, including proof of the underlying criminal activity forming the basis of a vehicular public nuisance, shall be by a preponderance of the evidence, unless a different burden of proof is specified. (c) No Delay In Civil Action: In the event that the City pursues criminal remedies provided in any other section, other civil remedies, or the remedies of any administrative action in addition to the

(d) Governance of Proceedings: Proceedings under this Article shall be governed by the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure ("CRCP") unless this Article provides a more specific rule. Public nuisance actions shall be included in the category of "expedited proceedings" specified in CRCP rules 16 and 26. Discovery shall be governed by the Colorado Rules of County Court Procedure.

Where this Article or the CRCP fail to state a rule of decision, the court shall first look to the public nuisance abatement act, C.R.S. § 16-13-301 et seq., and the cases decided thereunder. (e) Filing: Actions under this Article shall be in writing and filed by the Office of the City Attorney for the City of Greenwood Village. (f) Complaint: An action under this Article shall be commenced by the filing of a written verified complaint or a written complaint verified by an affidavit and a motion for temporary restraining order. (g) Parties Defendant to Action: The parties defendant to the action and the persons liable for the remedies in this Article include the motor vehicle itself, any person owning or claiming any legal or equitable interest or right of possession in the motor vehicle, all managers and agents for any person claiming a legal or equitable interest in the motor vehicle and any other person whose involvement may be necessary to abate the nuisance, prevent it from recurring or enforce the court's orders. None of these parties shall be deemed necessary or indispensable parties. (h) Service by mail. Service of the summons, complaint, and temporary restraining order upon the owners and lienors of a motor vehicle shall be deemed sufficient if a copy of the same is sent to the person shown as the owner or lienor on the records of the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles, or any similar department of any sister state, by first class mail, at the address as shown by the records of the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles, or any similar department of any sister state, as of the date of the public nuisance offense, or at the last known address given by the owner or listed upon any government issued identification document bearing the photograph of the owner or listed upon apparently valid documents verifying the owner's recent purchase of the motor vehicle that are in accordance with the laws of the state, presented to or found by any law enforcement officer whether or not the letter is actually received.

Service shall be deemed completed seven (7) days after the letter is mailed. (i) Service by impoundment or detention. The summons, complaint and temporary restraining order shall be deemed served by impoundment or detention of the motor vehicle. (j) The issuance of a temporary restraining order, entry of written stipulations and voluntary abatement agreements, entry of default judgments and other uncontested matters pursuant to this Article shall be ruled on by the Municipal Court based on findings and without the appearance of the party(ies).

Sec. 8-4-40.

– Commencement of action; notice. (a) At least twenty-one (21) calendar days before filing a civil action under this Article, written notice shall be served upon the owners and lienors of a motor vehicle by first class mail as set forth in section 8-4-30(h). (b) The notice shall describe the nature of the alleged vehicular public nuisance, shall identify to the extent possible the person(s) actively involved in the vehicular public nuisance and identify the specific motor vehicle involved. The notice shall further advise the recipient that an action under this Article may be filed unless the recipient enters into a voluntary abatement agreement with the City pursuant to Section 8-4-120 of this Article within twenty-one (21) days of service of the notice.

Sec. 8-4-50. – Temporary restraining orders. (a) General: The court shall issue an ex parte temporary restraining order if the written complaint, supported by an affidavit, shows by a preponderance of the evidence that there is probable cause to believe that the specified motor vehicle was used to commit, conduct, promote, facilitate, or aid the commission of any vehicular public nuisance. (b) Detention and closure of motor vehicle(s): The temporary restraining order shall make the following orders for the detention and closure of motor vehicles and restrained persons as to motor vehicles: 1. The Greenwood Village Police Department shall be ordered to detain and close the motor vehicle(s) using any reasonable force necessary, and to place the same in police custody in the constructive custody of the court, until further order of the court.

2. All named defendants shall be ordered to deposit with the Greenwood Village Police Department all documents evidencing ownership, title, registration, keys, and other devices for either access and/or operation of the motor vehicle(s).

3. The Greenwood Village Police Department shall serve copies of the summons, complaint, and temporary restraining order upon any person who reasonably appears or claims to hold a legal or equitable interest or right of possession the motor vehicle at the time of detention and/or closure.

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Public Notices 4. All persons shall be restrained from removing, concealing, damaging, destroying, or selling, giving away, encumbering, or transferring any interest in the motor vehicle, or using the motor vehicle as security for a bond.

5. Persons holding any legal or equitable interest or right of possession in the motor vehicle shall be ordered to take all reasonable steps to abate the vehicular public nuisance and prevent it from recurring.

6. Any other orders that may be reasonably necessary to take the motor vehicle into the court’s constructive custody, and to provide access to and safeguard the motor vehicle. (c) Service: The summons, complaint, and temporary restraining order shall be served as provided by Section 8-4-30(h) of this Article. (d) These orders shall become effective fourteen (14) days after the date the temporary restraining order is mailed unless within that fourteen (14) day period a person claiming a legal or equitable interest or right of possession in the motor vehicle, files, sets, serves and has heard a motion to vacate or modify the temporary restraining order(s) as provided in Section 8-4-60 of this Article, or unless within that fourteen (14) day period a person claiming a legal or equitable interest or right of possession in the motor vehicle files, sets, serves and has heard a motion to stay execution of a temporary restraining order as provided in Section 8-4-60 of this Article. The motion shall be heard and determined as provided in Section 8-460 of this Article. A motion properly brought under subsection Section 8-4-60 of this Article shall temporarily stay a temporary restraining order until the conclusion of the hearing. No temporary restraining order shall permit the detention and/or closure of a motor vehicle until this fourteen (14) day period has elapsed. (e) Continuous Effect of Temporary Restraining Orders: Ex parte temporary restraining orders shall remain continuously in effect unless modified by court order as provided in Section 8-4-60, by stipulation of the parties, or after trial on the merits. (f) No Security or Bond: No security or bond of any type shall be required of the City in obtaining any temporary restraining order under this Article. (g) Form and Scope of Temporary Restraining Order: Every temporary restraining order shall set forth the reason for its issuance, be reasonably

specific in its terms and describe in reasonable detail the acts and conditions authorized, required, or prohibited, and shall be binding upon the property, the parties to the action, their attorneys, agents and employees and any other person who receives actual notice of the order. (a) General. Any party defendant and any person holding any legal or equitable interest or right of possession in any motor vehicle detained and/ or closed under this Article may file a motion to vacate or modify the temporary restraining order or for return of a motor vehicle. Proceedings on these motions shall be as provided below. (b) Motion to Vacate or Modify Orders Other than those Pertaining to Detained and/or Closed Motor Vehicle(s). Where the specific provision in the temporary restraining order complained of pertains to any matter other than a motor vehicle that has been detained and/or closed, the provision of this subsection shall apply and control.

1. Within fourteen (14) days of the date that the temporary restraining order is mailed, the moving party must: a. File the written motion to vacate or modify; and b. Set the motion for a hearing to be held within twenty-one (21) days but not less than fourteen (14) days from the date the motion is filed; and c. Personally serve the motion and notice of the hearing on the Office of the City Attorney. Any motion to vacate a temporary restraining order shall state specifically the factual and legal grounds upon which it is based, and only those grounds may be considered at the hearing.

2. At the hearing, the City shall have the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that there is probable cause to believe that a public nuisance or public nuisance activity occurred on, in or about the motor vehicle, or the motor vehicle was used to commit, conduct, promote, facilitate, or aid the commission of any public nuisance. The court shall not vacate or modify the temporary restraining order unless it finds that there is no probable cause to believe that a public nuisance occurred, or the order is manifestly unreasonable or unjust. (c) Motion to Vacate or Modify Orders Pertaining to Detained and/or Closed Motor Vehicle(s). Where a specific provision in the temporary restraining order pertains to the retention, closure or receivership of property, the provisions

of this subsection shall apply and control.

1. Within fourteen (14) days of the date that the temporary restraining order is executed, the moving party must: a. File the written motion; and b. Set the motion for a hearing to be held within twenty-one (21) days but not less than fourteen (14) days from the date of the filing of the motion; and c. Personally serve the motion and notice of the hearing on the Office of the City Attorney. Any motion for return of closed property shall state specifically the factual and legal grounds upon which it is based, and only those grounds may be considered at the hearing.

2.

At the hearing on the motion for return or release of a detained and or closed motor vehicle, the party seeking release and return of the motor vehicle shall first have the burden of proving ownership or a right to possession and that the motor vehicle is not relevant evidence in any criminal proceeding. The party seeking release of the property shall also have the burden of proving that there is no probable cause to believe that a public nuisance occurred on, in or about the motor vehicle or that an affirmative defense under section 8-4-90 of this Article exists.

3. The court shall not return or release the motor vehicle to the moving party unless it finds by a preponderance of the evidence that: a. The moving party is the owner of the property or presently entitled to possession; and b. The property is not relevant evidence in a criminal proceeding; and c. There is no probable cause to believe that a public nuisance was committed on, in or about the motor vehicle or that an affirmative defense under Section 8-4-90 of this Article exists. (d) Consolidated Hearing on Motion to Vacate, Modify, and Trial on the Merits. Where all parties so stipulate, the court may order the trial on the merits to be consolidated and tried with a hearing on these motions. Where the trial on the merits is not consolidated, any evidence received at the hearing on these motions need not be repeated at trial but shall be treated as part of the record at trial. (e)

Order to Stay Execution of Temporary Re-

straining Order: In addition to a motion to vacate or modify orders, a defendant may file a written motion for stay of execution of a temporary restraining order. Whenever a motion for stay of execution is filed, the provisions of this subsection shall apply and control.

1. Within fourteen (14) days of the date that the temporary restraining order is mailed, the moving party must: a. File a written motion to stay enforcement of the temporary restraining order; and b. Set the motion for a hearing to be held within twenty-one (21) days but not less than fourteen (14) days from the date of the filing of the motion; and c. Personally serve the motion and notice of the hearing on the Office of the City Attorney.

2. At the hearing, the moving party shall have the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant is using all reasonable efforts to abate the vehicular nuisance activities, and that those efforts are likely to abate the vehicular nuisance activities.

3. If the court finds: a. The defendant is using all reasonable efforts to abate the nuisance activities; and b. These efforts are likely to abate the activities giving rise to the public nuisance; and c. The public health, safety and welfare would not be impaired by granting a stay of execution of the temporary restraining order, the court may grant a stay of execution of the temporary restraining order not to exceed forty-five (45) days except where a longer period of time is required by law.

4. Any order granting a stay of execution of the temporary restraining order pursuant to this section shall be reviewed by the court at least seven (7) days prior to expiration of the stay.

Sec. 8-4-70. – Remedies upon finding public nuisance.

Where the existence of a public nuisance is established in a civil action under this Article by a preponderance of the evidence, the court shall enter permanent prohibitory and mandatory injunctions requiring the parties defendant to

abate the public nuisance and take specific steps to prevent the same and other public nuisances from occurring. The court shall also order the following remedies: (a) Detention and Closure of Motor Vehicle: That the motor vehicle be detained and closed by impoundment of a period of not less than 30 days and not more than one (1) year from the date of the final judgment, plus any extension of that period caused by a failure to comply with the reasonably necessary conditions for release of the motor vehicle. The issuance and execution of the closure order shall not be deemed a bailment of property. (b) At the end of the closure period, the motor vehicle shall be released to the owner only upon: 1. Payment of all towing fees, storage fees and all actual expenses incurred by the City and payment of all civil judgments under section 8-4-80 of this Article; and 2. Execution by the owners and lienors of a complete and unconditional release of the City and all of its employees and agents for the closure and any and all damages to said vehicle. (c) Upon a showing of good cause the court may reduce the impoundment and storage fees owed pursuant to paragraph (b) of this section, but in no event shall the storage fees be reduced to amount lower than the fair market value of the vehicle.

1. For the purposes of this paragraph (c), “good cause” may be established by a preponderance of the evidence that the storage fees exceed the fair market value of the vehicle.

2. The court must make written findings of fact and conclusions of law that the moving party has established, by a preponderance of the evidence that good cause exists to support any decision to reduce the amount of impoundment and storage fees owed. (d) In the event that the owners and lienors, or any of them, fail, neglect, or refuse to pay the fees, expenses, and judgments, within sixty (60) days of receiving notice of the final judgment of the court, the motor vehicle shall be declared to be abandoned and shall be disposed of in compliance with Article 10 of Chapter 4 of this Code. (e) At any time after the commencement of an action pursuant to this Article the City, through the City Attorney's Office, and any party defendant

City of Greenwood Village Ord. 4 Public Notice A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 04 SERIES OF 2021 INTRODUCED BY: COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF THE GREENWOOD VILLAGE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SITE LIGHTING IN COMMERCIAL AREAS WHEREAS, in 2011, the Greenwood Village City Council adopted by reference and enacted a new municipal code; and WHEREAS, at that time, a periodic review of each chapter was determined to be in order so that amendments could be made to fix errors and omissions that were discovered as the new code was implemented; and WHEREAS, Article 2 and 21 of Chapter 16 require changes in order to bring the Greenwood Village site lighting provisions up to date by incorporating the use of light emitting diode (LED) lighting technology in commercial areas.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO, ORDAINS: Section 1. Section 16-2-110 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 16-2-110 Lighting plan amendment to convert to LED technology (a) Description. Amendments to existing lighting plans for purposes of conversion to Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamps for exterior site lighting may be processed administratively through a building permit. (b) Applicability. This section applies to an amendment to any lighting plan that has been previously approved pursuant to a PUD, SDP, or SUP. (c) Review Criteria. Prior to approving an amendment to an existing lighting plan, the Director shall review the lighting plan and photometric light levels to determine that the provisions of Section 16-21-130 have been met.

Section 2. Section 16-21-130 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

5,000 Kelvin for commercial areas not visible from single-family residential neighborhoods

(1) LED lighting shall not exceed the following maximum color temperature: 5,000 Kelvin for commercial areas not visible from single-family residential neighborhoods

3,500 Kelvin for properties operating under a Special Use Permit within singlefamily residential neighborhoods

4,000 Kelvin for commercial areas visible from single-family residential neighborhoods 3,500 Kelvin for properties operating under a Special Use Permit within singlefamily residential neighborhoods (12) Light levels in parking lots shall not exceed a maximum foot-candle ratio difference of four to one (4:1) from the brightest areas to the darkest areas; provided, however that conversion to LED technology on existing sites does not require conformance with the 4:1 uniformity ratio.

(23) A diagram showing the proposed light fixture design and height shall be provided on the plan. The tabledoes specifies the maximum height conversion to lighting LED technology onfollowing existing sites not require conformance withfor thelight 4:1 fixtures and poles, including a base or pedestal, measured from ground level to the uniformity ratio. top of the fixture.

(23) A diagram showing the proposed light fixture design and height shall be provided on theThe lighting plan. tableand specifies the shall maximum height for light fixtures (34) style of The lightfollowing standards fixtures be compatible with the and stylepoles, and character of the on thefrom property. beofanodized including a base or architecture pedestal, measured groundPoles level toshall the top the fixture.and painted a

color to coordinate with other design elements on the property.

(34) The style of light standards and fixtures shall be compatible with the style and character the architecture on athesharp property.

Poles shallwith be anodized and with painted a color to shall be cut-off type, a flat lens, a maximum (45) The ofluminaire coordinate other design elements onwatts the property. lamp size with of two hundred fifty (250) and either a high-pressure sodium or metal

halide bulb.

(45) The luminaire shall be a sharp cut-off type, with a flat lens, with a maximum lamp size two hundred fifty be (250) watts andwithin either athe high-pressure sodium metal bulb.

(56)ofThe bulb shall recessed fixture and shallornot behalide visible below

the fixture head. Fixtures shall be oriented downward and shall minimize up-light,

(56) The bulb shall be recessed within the fixture and shall not be visible below the spill-light, glare and unnecessary diffusion onto adjacent properties or public ways. fixture head. Fixtures shall be oriented downward and shall minimize up-light, spill-light, glare and unnecessary diffusion adjacent properties or public ways. fixtureonto shall be located so that it will not be obstructed by tree canopies.

(67) The light (67)

Sec. 16-21-130. - Site lighting. (a) Lighting and photometric plans.

(1) Every application for a MDP, SDP, PUD plan, or SUP or an amendment thereto shall include a lighting and photometric plan that examines the degree to which exterior night lighting affects adjacent properties, considering the light source, level of illumination, hours of illumination and need for illumination.

(2) The photometric plan shall depict the anticipated light levels generated by all exterior lights across the site and ten (10) feet beyond the property lines. (b)

(3) Uniformity. Light levels in parking lots, parking structures, and pedestrian walkways shall not exceed a maximum foot-candle ratio difference of four to one (4:1) from the brightest areas to the darkest areas. (c) Parking lot lighting. Parking lot lighting may be either Light Emitting Diode (LED) or metal halide (not to exceed 250 watts).

Lighting levels.

(b) Lighting levels.

(1) Light levels measured five (5) feet beyond the property line of a commercial property (1) levels two-tenths measured(0.2) fivefoot-candle (5) feet beyond the property linelighting. of a commercial propshallLight not exceed as a result of the on-site erty shall not exceed two-tenths (0.2) foot-candle as a result of the on-site lighting.

(2) The(2)following table specifies the recommended minimum andand maximum The following table specifies the recommended minimum maximumlighting lighting levels foroutdoor outdoorareas areas used at night. levels for used at night.

The light fixture shall be located so that it will not be obstructed by tree canopies.

(78) Light sources shall minimize contrast with the light produced on the property and from property onto adjacent properties and ways. Light sources (78)the Light sources shall minimize contrast with thepublic light produced on the propertyshall and produce an unobtrusive degree of brightness in ways. both illumination and color from the property onto adjacent properties and public Light sources levels shall produce an rendition. unobtrusive degree of brightness in both illumination levels and color rendition.

(9) Parking lot lights be dimmed fifty percent percent (50%) brightness one hour (9) Parking lot lights mustmust be dimmed totofifty (50%) brightness one hourclose afterofclose of last business on the premises. after last business located onlocated the premises. (d) maximumheight height of of parking parking lot structure light light polespoles is set isforth the (d) TheThe maximum lotand andparking parking structure setinforth following table: table: in the following Max. Height in Parking Lot (in feet)

Use

Light Levels Light Levels Area/ Activity

Minimum Foot-candles

Maximum Foot-candles

Building entrances and exits

5

10

Parking areas

2

10

Parking structures

5

10

Loading areas

10

15

Pedestrian stairs and walkways

0.4

<0.2 at 5' across property line

Under canopies

5

15

Pedestrian plazas

1.7

2

(3)

Uniformity. Light levels in parking lots, parking structures, and pedestrian

Special R-2.5, R-1.0, R-0.25, R-0.05 Districts

use R-2.0, R-0.75,

in R-1.5, R-0.5, 12 R-0.1,

Max. on Structure (in feet) Parapet wall lighting only

Office or retail use adjacent to residential use 18

12

Other retail use

18

25

Height Parking

4,000 Kelvin for commercial areas visible from single-family residential neighborhoods

(2) Bollard lights or luminaires no taller than twelve (12) feet above grade are required for pedestrian walkways.

(23) Outdoor gathering areas shall utilize luminaires mounted no higher than twelve (12) feet above grade.

(34) Luminaires shall not conflict with tree canopies, sidewalks, utilities, road signs, fire hydrants or street furniture elements such as benches, bike racks and mailboxes. (f) Canopy lights.

(1) Light fixtures mounted below canopies shall be recessed or flush-mounted with shields so that the lens of the fixture is not visible below the sides of the canopy.

Light emitted by under-canopy fixtures shall be substantially confined to the ground surface directly beneath the perimeter of the canopy.

(2) No lighting, except that permitted by Subsection (c) hereof, shall be permitted on the top or sides of a canopy.

(3) Light strings for outdoor dining or gathering areas are permitted so long as they do not create offensive glare and must be turned off at the close of business. (g) Prohibitions.

(1) Light sources shall not shine directly onto abutting property and shall be concealed or shielded to the maximum extent feasible to minimize glare and unnecessary diffusion on adjacent properties and public ways.

(2) Light fixtures shall not impede pedestrian or vehicular travel or conflict with traffic signals. Neither direct nor reflected light from any light source shall create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles on public roads. Colored lights shall not be used so as to be confused with or construed as traffic control devices or warning or emergency lights.

(3) Decorative uplighting of buildings is prohibited on commercial properties that are adjacent to residential properties.

(4) The lighting of private outdoor tennis courts, sport courts or recreation areas is prohibited on property zoned R-2.5, R-2.0, R-1.5, R-1.0, R-0.75, R-0.5 or R-0.25.

Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect six (6) days after publication following final passage.

INTRODUCED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING ON THE 3RD DAY OF MAY, 2021, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN THE LITTLETON INDEPENDENT. /s/ George E. Lantz, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Susan M. Ortiz, MMC, City Clerk Legal Notice No. 525166 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

(e) Pedestrian lighting on commercial properties.

(e)

Pedestrian lighting on commercial properties.

(1) Pedestrian lighting on commercial properties may be either Light Emitting Diode (LED) or metal halide (not to exceed 250 watts). High-pressure sodium lights in use as of the date of this ordinance can remain until replaced by newer technology. LED pedestrian lighting may not exceed the following maximum color temperature:

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Public Notices City of Greenwood Village Ord. 6 Public Notice A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 06 SERIES OF 2021 INTRODUCED BY: MAYOR PRO TEM KERBER AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A FIRST AMENDED BUDGET AND PROVIDING FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF MONEY FOR THE VARIOUS FUNDS, DEPARTMENTS, OFFICES AND AGENCIES OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO, FOR THE 2021 FISCAL YEAR

WHEREAS, on December 7, 2020 the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 15, Series of 2020, which adopted a budget and appropriated money to the various funds, departments, offices, and agencies for the 2021 fiscal year; and WHEREAS, section 11.09 of the City Charter authorizes the City Council

by Ordinance to make additional appropriations for unanticipated expenditures required of the City; and WHEREAS, the additional expenditures are unanticipated and are essential and necessary for public

purposes; and WHEREAS, the additional appropriations for said operating expenditures do not exceed the amount by which actual and anticipated revenues for the 2021 fiscal year will exceed revenues as estimated in the budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO ORDAINS: Section 1. The monies described in the amended budget for the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, for the 2021 fiscal year, a copy of which

is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference, are hereby adopted and appropriated for the funds and for the specific purposes set forth in said budget.

INTRODUCED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING ON THE 3RD DAY OF MAY, 2021, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN THE LITTLETON INDEPENDENT.

Section 2. The amended budget and appropriations, as hereby accepted and adopted, are to be made public record in the office of the City Clerk and is to be open for public inspection during regular business hours. Sufficient copies of this ordinance shall be available for use by the City Council and the public.

/s/ George E. Lantz, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Susan M. Ortiz, MMC, City Clerk Legal Notice No. 525167 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Exhibit A

Revenue: Taxes & Assessments Intergovernmental Licenses & Permits Charges & Fees Fines & Forfeitures Investment Earnings Miscellaneous Revenue Total Revenue

$

Previously Adopted Amendments

38,237,000 961,623 1,252,000 2,753,055 2,135,000 200,000 42,800 45,581,478

Expenditures: Personnel Purchased Services

2021 Amended Budget

Proposed Amendments

$

-

$

-

$

26,228,475 7,938,643

-

Supplies/Non-Capital Equipment Capital Outlay Debt Service Miscellaneous Expenditures Total Expenditures

2,952,167 1,468,200 22,356 958,256 39,568,097

-

168,900 44,804 77,088 441,000 731,792

Excess/(Deficiency) of Revenues Over Expenditures

6,013,381

-

(731,792)

Other Financing Sources/(Uses): Transfers In/(Out) Sale of Capital Assets Total Other Financing Sources/(Uses)

(6,088,381) 75,000 (6,013,381)

Net Change In Fund Balance:

1,548,203 63,305 48,157 158,296 Exhibit 9,892,024 A 2,265,712 Projects Fund 25,716,403 $

2021 Adopted Budget $

3,691,275 2,259,000 75,000 6,025,275

Summary

Previously Adopted Amendments $

$

26,228,475 8,152,347

1.

2.

3.

4.

3,029,255 1,909,200 22,356 958,256 40,299,889

(731,792)

-

21,201 182,948 (935,941)

1,569,404 63,305 48,157 158,296 10,074,972 2,265,712 24,780,462

2021 Amended Budget

Expenditures: Purchased Services Capital Outlay Total Expenditures

600 10,764,500 10,765,100

-

4,446,300 4,446,300

Over Expenditures

(4,739,825)

-

(3,739,597)

$ 5.

3,691,275 2,965,703 75,000 6,731,978

1. Whether the owner has taken all reasonable steps to abate the vehicular public nuisance activity and restrain and prevent future nuisance activity; 2. Whether the steps taken by the owner have been effective, the nuisance no longer exists, and recurrence of the nuisance activity does not appear likely; and 3. Whether the owner or any agent, employee or assign was involved in activity which created or encouraged the vehicular public nuisance condition.

Sec. 8-4-100. – Supplementary remedies for public nuisances.

In any action in which probable cause for the existence of a vehicular public nuisance is established, in the event that the parties defendant, or any one of them, fails, neglects, or refuses to comply with the court's temporary restraining orders, closure and other orders, the court may, upon the written motion of the City, in addition to or in the alternative to the remedy of contempt, permit the City to enter, detain and abate by impoundment the vehicular public nuisance and/or perform other acts required of the defendants in the court's temporary restraining orders and other orders.

Sec. 8-4-110. – Other seizures, closures, forfeitures, confiscations and remedies.

Nothing in this Article shall be construed to limit or forbid the seizure, confiscation, closure, destruction, forfeiture of property, or use of other remedies, now or later required, authorized or permitted by any other provision of law. Nothing in this Article shall be construed as requiring that evidence and property seized, confiscated, closed, forfeited or destroyed under other provisions of law be subjected to the special remedies and procedures provided in this Article.

600 15,210,800 15,211,400

5.

Sec. 8-4-90. – Affirmative defenses.

(6,088,381) 75,000 (6,013,381)

-

706,703 706,703

(c) In the event that the owners and lienors of a subject motor vehicle, or any of them, fail to file responsive pleadings within twenty-eight (28) days from when the temporary restraining order is mailed, and set the matter for hearing or trial on the merits, the court shall enter a default judgment and an order deeming the vehicle abandoned.

In the event a default judgment and order of abandonment are entered, the civil judgment provided in subsection (b) of this section shall not be imposed and the vehicle shall be disposed of pursuant to the provisions of Article 10 of Chapter 4 of this Code.

(b) It shall be an affirmative defense to an action brought pursuant to this Article that the owner has acted diligently and with good faith to correct the nuisance. In addition to any other facts the court considers relevant, the court shall consider the following in determining whether the owner has acted diligently and with good faith:

(731,792)

$

(b) The civil judgment shall be in the liquidated sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) and shall be imposed as a judgment against each defendant independently, separately, and severally.

5,281,589

39,692,100 38,960,308

$

(a) Judgement for Costs. In any case in which a vehicular public nuisance is established, in addition to the remedies provided above, the court shall impose a separate civil judgment on every person who committed, conducted, promoted, facilitated, or aided the commission of any vehicular public nuisance or who held any legal or equitable interest or right of possession in any motor vehicle used in the vehicular public nuisance activity.

This civil judgment shall be for the purpose of compensating the City for the costs of pursuing the remedies under this Article.

(a) It shall be an affirmative defense to an action brought pursuant to this Article that the owner of the motor vehicle was not involved in the public nuisance or public nuisance activity and that the owner did not know and was not willfully blind towards the vehicular public nuisance or vehicular public nuisance activity.

(731,792)

Proposed Amendments -

38,237,000 961,623 1,252,000 2,753,055 2,135,000 200,000 42,800 45,581,478

-

-

39,692,100 39,692,100

Less Restrictions, Commitments, & Assignments: 3% TABOR Emergency Restriction Arts/Humanities Council Restriction Scientific & Cultural Facilities District Federal/State Forfeiture Restriction 25% Operating Reserve Assignment Traffic Safety (PRL) Assignment Capital Unassigned Fund Balance $

Revenue: Taxes & Assessments Intergovernmental Investment Earnings Total Revenue

-

-

Cumulative Fund Balance Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance

(f) The court shall make the written stipulations and voluntary abatement agreements an order of the court and enforce the same. The remedies provided in this Article shall be applicable in the event of noncompliance with the voluntary abatement agreement.

Sec. 8-4-80. – Civil judgment.

General Fund Summary 2021 Adopted Budget

to an action under this Article may, in writing, voluntarily stipulate to orders and remedies that are different from and may be less stringent than the remedies provided in this Article. The voluntary abatement agreement entered pursuant to this Article is designed to voluntarily abate the vehicular public nuisance activity occurring and provide reasonable measures to prevent vehicular public nuisance activities from recurring. The voluntary abatement agreement shall address all vehicular public nuisance activity occurring at the time of its execution.

(8,479,422)

Sec. 8-4-120. – Voluntary abatement agreement; stipulated alternative remedies.

Other Financing Sources/(Uses): Transfers In/(Out) Total Other Financing Sources/(Uses)

6,088,381 6,088,381

-

Net Change In Fund Balance:

1,348,556

-

(3,739,597)

(2,391,041)

Cumulative Fund Balance Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance

16,064,728 17,413,284

-

(3,739,597)

16,064,728 13,673,687

Less Restrictions, Commitments, & Assignments: Open Space Tax Restriction Lottery Proceeds Restriction Capital Project Commitment Open Space Acquisition Assignment Unassigned Fund Balance

1,269,326 349,379 14,103,245 1,691,334 -

-

(427,944) (50,000) (3,261,653) -

841,382 299,379 10,841,592 1,691,334 -

$

$

-

$

(a) The goal of a voluntary abatement agreement, and other stipulated alternative remedies is to abate the vehicular public nuisance, prevent vehicular public nuisances from recurring, deter vehicular public nuisance activity, and protect public interest. The City, through the City Attorney's Office, and any party defendant to an action under this Article may, in writing, voluntarily stipulate to orders and remedies that are different from and may be less stringent than the remedies provided in this Article. The voluntary abatement agreement entered pursuant to this Article is designed to voluntarily abate the vehicular public nuisance activity occurring and provide reasonable measures to prevent vehicular public nuisance activities from recurring. The voluntary abatement agreement shall address all vehicular public nuisance activity occurring at the time of its execution.

6,088,381 6,088,381

$

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(b) The Greenwood Village Police Department shall render reasonable assistance to effectuate the voluntary abatement agreement.

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Public Notices (c) The court shall make the written stipulations and voluntary abatement agreements an order of the court and enforce the same. The remedies provided in this Article shall be applicable in the event of noncompliance with the voluntary abatement agreement. (d) Compliance and completion of a voluntary abatement agreement shall preclude a civil action from being filed pursuant to this Article for the vehicular public nuisance activity, which was the subject of the voluntary abatement agreement.

Nothing herein shall preclude the filing of a civil action pursuant to this Article for new vehicular public nuisance activity occurring after completion of the voluntary abatement agreement, or activity not addressed in the voluntary abatement agreement.

Sec. 8-4-130. – Limitation of action.

Actions under this Article shall be filed no later than one year after the vehicular public nuisance or the last in a series of acts constituting the vehicular public nuisance occurs. This limitation shall not be construed to limit the introduction of evidence of vehicular public nuisances that occurred more than one year before the filing of the complaint when relevant for any purpose.

Section 8-4-140. Severability.

In the event that any provision of this Article is declared to be unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, the remaining provisions shall be upheld and enforced unless the remaining provisions would create an unreasonable or unjust result.

Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect six (6) days after publication following final passage.

INTRODUCED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING ON THE 3RD DAY OF MAY, 2021, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN THE LITTLETON INDEPENDENT /s/ George E. Lantz, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Susan M. Ortiz, MMC, City Clerk

Public Notice

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Public Notice

Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the "City") will receive sealed bids at the Greenwood Village Maintenance Facility, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112-3730, until 3:00 p.m. on May 14, 2021 for the Chenango Park Trail Reconstruction contract. The work to be performed includes demolition of the existing trail and retaining walls, site grading, construction of a new concrete trail, metal handrails, retaining wall, and installation of a rock garden, landscaping and irrigation. The plans and specifications for This project are available electronically via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing on the Greenwood Village website (www.greenwoodvillage.com/bids). The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof.

CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado will conduct a public hearing on Monday, May 17, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. regarding Ordinance 2021-O-06 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 2020 EDITION, AMENDING SECTION 18-11-10 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADDING SECTION 1811-40 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SAME. The public hearing will be held virtually, via the City’s website at: www.centennialco.gov. Copies of Ordinance No. 2021-O-06 are available for inspection by the public on the City’s website: www.centennialco.gov. Copies of the 2020 edition of the National Electric Code are on electronic file with the City Clerk and are available for public inspection. The 2020 edition of the National Electric Code is published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169, and issued on August 5, 2019. The subject matter of 2020 edition of the National Electrical Code includes provisions and standards considered necessary for safety related to electrical design, installation, and inspection, and which standards will result in electrical installations, essentially free from hazards. The purpose of the Ordinance and the Code adopted therein is to provide standards for safe electrical design, installation, and inspection.

Interested parties may file written comments with the City Clerk, at: www.cityclerks@centennialco. gov or via mail at: 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112, received by 1pm on May 17, 2021. Any written comments received will be read into the record during the Public Hearing.

Citizens wishing to speak during the Public Hear-

The City requires a certified or cashier's check, or a corporate surety bond, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount before the City can accept or consider any bid. The bid and the deposit shall be filed with the City’s Office, securely sealed and endorsed on the outside with a brief statement as to the nature of the item or work for which the bid is provided. Upon a bid award, such bond shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidder(s). In the case of the successful bidder, the bid bond will be returned upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds, each in the full amount of the contract price. Bids will be opened publicly at 3:01 p.m. on May 14, 2021 at the Greenwood Village Maintenance Facility and shall be tabulated by the City.

Any questions regarding the contract should be directed to David Foster at dfoster@Greenwoodvillage.com no later than 4:00 pm on May 11, 2021.

Legal Notice No. 525168-60175 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

/s/ Suzanne Moore Director of Parks, Trails and Recreation

City of Greenwood Village, Ord. 6 continued Exhibit A

Continued From Last Page: Page 2 of 2: No. 525167

Building Projects: City Hall Interior Remodel City Hall Front Entry Plaza Total Building Projects

/s/Barbara Setterlind, MMC, City Clerk Legal Notice No. 525171-60178 First Publication: April 29, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Not consecutive publications

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR EXCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY FROM THE SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested persons that a Petition for Exclusion of real property has been filed with the Board of Directors of the South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District.

The Board of Directors has fixed Monday, the 7th day of June, 2021, at the hour of 6:00 p.m., at 9195 E. Mineral Avenue, Centennial, Colorado, as the date, time and place of an open meeting at which such Petition shall be heard. Due to concerns regarding COVID-19 and the benefits to the control of the spread of COVID-19 by limiting in-person contact, this public hearing may be held virtually. Please visit our website for current information: https://www.southmetro.org/623/Board-Agendas-and-Minutes.

The name and address of the Petitioner is: Chance M. and Ruth E. Doellefeld 24232 E. Canyon Drive Aurora, Colorado The property to be excluded from the District is generally described as follows: Lot 9, Block 1, Timber Ridge Subdivision Filing No. 1, City of Aurora, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

All interested parties may appear at such hearing to show cause in writing why such Petition should not be granted.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT.

Capital Improvement Program 2021 Adopted Budget

ing, may access the virtual meeting via instructions published on the May 17, 2021 Agenda at: https://www.centennialco.gov/Government/ Mayor-Council/City-Council-Meetings/AgendasMinutes.

Previously Adopted Amendments

2021 Amended Budget

Proposed Amendments

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218,742 344,448 60,081 37,461 26,940 102,234 50,000 150,000 160,275 80,000 23,415 210,728 2,603,861 35,970 35,970 11,429 35,360 25,000 450,000 480,000 42,240 100,000 50,000 50,000 150,000 37,500 5,571,654

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SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT By: /s/ Hank Eng, Secretary Legal Notice No. 525144 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Bids and Settlements

Streets and Transportation Projects: Belleview Corridor Improvements EA Belleview Corridor Improvements EA (SPIMD) Cherry Creek Campus Area Transportation Study Orchard & Greenwood Plaza Intersection Yosemite Overpass Bridge Rail Replacement (PRL) Belleview/Quebec Eastbound Right Turn Lane (PRL) Pavement Rehabilitation Program Trail Rehabilitation Program Concrete Replacement Program Pavement Preservation Program Total Streets and Transportation Projects Drainage Projects: Bridgwater Ponds Improvement Belleview/Clarkson Drainage Improvements Goldsmith Gulch - Orchard at Silo Park Goldsmith Gulch - Orchard at Silo Park (UDFCD) Total Drainage Projects Recreation Projects: Dayton Well Improvements Dayton Well Improvements (ACOS) High Line Trail Crossing (ACOS) High Line Trail Crossing (ACOS Grant) Goldsmith Gulch Restoration Goldsmith Gulch - Huntington High Line Canal Trailhead - Belleview (CTF) High Line Canal Stormwater Demonstration Belleview Avenue Median Improvements Greenwood Gulch Trail Undercrossing Greenwood Gulch Trail Undercrossing (ACOS) Greenwood Gulch Trail Undercrossing (ACOS Grant) Huntington Caley Master Plan Final Implementation High Line Canal Trail Signage High Line Canal Trail Signage (ACOS Grant) Westlands Park Pickleball Courts Westlands Park Pickleball Courts (ACOS Grant) Orchard Hills Stable Master Plan Chenango Park Trail Reconstruction Orchard Road Streetscape - Colorado/Holly Village Greens North Park Phase V (ACOS) Village Greens North Park Phase V (CTF) Orchard Drive - Holly to Orchard Road Trail Carson Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement High Line Canal Tree Planting Total Recreation Projects Miscellaneous Projects: Noise Wall Rehabilitation Project Total Miscellaneous Projects $

10,764,500

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15,210,800

Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT BID PACKAGE #22 Goddard Middle School JHL Constructors, Inc. CM/GC Services for Summer 2020 Notice is hereby given that Littleton Public Schools in the county of Arapahoe will on or about June 1, 2021 pay retainage and make final settlement with JHL Constructors, Inc. for BID PACKAGE #22 Goddard Middle School CM/GC Services for Summer 2020. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the contractor identified above or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid, by the contractor or subcontractor, must file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which statement must be filed on or before June 1, 2021. Claims must be submitted to the Board of Education of Littleton Public Schools at the school district’s Property Management Department, 5776 S. Crocker Street, Littleton, CO. 80120 on or before June 1, 2021.

Final Settlement will be made and verified claims must be timely filed with Littleton Public Schools.

Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim, Dated: May 6, 2021.

Legal Notice No. 525155 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 20, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Not consecutive publications Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT BID PACKAGES #10, 21, 27 and 29 James R. Howell & Co. CM/GC Services Notice is hereby given that Littleton Public Schools in the county of Arapahoe will on or about June 1, 2021 pay retainage and make final settlement with James R. Howell & Co., Inc. for BID PACKAGES #10, 21, 27 and 29 CM/GC Services Summer 2020 Projects (Euclid, Goddard, Powell and Heritage Porta Potty Shelters; Arapahoe, Heritage and Euclid Field Goals; Arapahoe HS Softball Netting). Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the contractor identified above or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid, by the contractor or subcontractor, must file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which statement must be filed on or before June 1, 2021. Claims must be submitted to the Board of Education of Littleton

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Public Notices Public Schools at the school district’s Property Management Department, 5776 S. Crocker Street, Littleton, CO. 80120 on or before June 1, 2021.

Final Settlement will be made and verified claims must be timely filed with Littleton Public Schools.

Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim, Dated: May 6, 2021.

Legal Notice No. 525154 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 20, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Not consecutive publications

Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2020CV032238

Division: 21

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Plaintiff: FOXDALE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendants: CHANETTA M. E. SWADER; WELLS FARGO BANK N.A.; THE OFFICE OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE Regarding: Condominium Unit No. 101, Building No. 10, Foxdale Condominiums Phase VIII Seventh Supplement in accordance with the Declaration recorded on August 4, 1981 in Book 3461 at Page 495, and any and all Amendments and Supplements thereto, and Condominium Map recorded on August 15, 1985 in Map Book 85 at Page 11, at Reception No. 2566787, of the Arapahoe County Records, and any and all Amendments and Supplements thereto. Together With the Exclusive Right to use the following Limited Common Elements: Garage No. N/A and Parking Space No. N/A, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known and numbered as: 922 S Walden St #101, Aurora CO 80017 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 1st day of July, 2021, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80112; phone number 720-8743845. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. DATED in Colorado this 23rd day of March, 2021.

Tyler S. Brown Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No. 525065 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: June 3, 2021 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No.: 2020CV031498 Division: 402 Plaintiff: Willow Trace Subdivision Filing No. 1 Homeowners Association, Inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendants: Tristan Hignight; Wells Fargo Bank, NA; and Public Trustee of the County of Arapahoe COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated December 14, 2020, and C.R.S. §§ 38-38-101 to 401, by the Willow Trace Subdivision Filing No. 1 Homeowners Association, Inc., the current holder of a lien recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on January 2, 2019, at Reception No. D9000121. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Willow Trace Subdivision Filing No. 1 recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on July 27, 2000, in Reception No. B0091448 (“Declaration”). The Declaration and notices as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of the Willow Trace Subdivision Filing No. 1 Homeowners Association, Inc - THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS – against the property legally described as follows: Regarding: LOT 26, BLOCK 13, WILLOW TRACE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORDO Also known by street and number as 4724 South Ireland Street, Aurora, CO 80015.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on June 17, 2021, at 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, telephone 720874-3845. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements

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

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3845. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above-described lien is: Gail R. Gudder, #17820, Moeller Graf, P.C., 385 Inverness Parkway, Suite 200, Englewood, CO 80112, telephone (720) 279-2568.

Date: March 9, 2021 Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff, Arapahoe County By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 525039 First Publication: April 22, 2021 Last Publication: May 20, 2021 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225, Englewood, Colorado, 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No.: 20CV031682 Division: 402 Plaintiff: The Windsong Condominiums Association, Inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendants: Jose R. Rivas; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.; Universal Lending Corporation; Colorado Housing and Finance Authority; and Public Trustee of the County of Arapahoe COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated January 15, 2021, and C.R.S. §§ 38-38-101 to 401, by The Windsong Condominiums Association, Inc., the current holder of a lien recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on April 17, 2018, at Reception No. D8036762. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of The Windsong Condominiums recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on July 12, 1983, in Reception No. 2299601 (“Declaration”). The Declaration and notices as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of the The Windsong Condominiums Association, Inc. - THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS – against the property legally described as follows: CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 9, BUILDING 30, WINDSONG CONDOMINIUMS, A5 DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED JULY 12, 1983 IN BOOK 3M2 AT PAGE 441, AND ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED NOVEMBER 10, 1983 AT RECEPTION NO. 2345645, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE PARKING SPACE NO. 385, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as 7474 East Arkansas Avenue #3009, Denver, CO 80231.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on July 1, 2021, at 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, telephone 720874-3845. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements thereon, to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3845. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above-described lien is: Gail R. Gudder, #17820, Moeller Graf, P.C., 385 Inverness Parkway Suite 200, Englewood, CO 80112, telephone (720) 279-2568.

Date: March 30, 2021 Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 525085 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: June 3, 2021 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 Case No.: 2020CV32252 Division: 202 Plaintiff: APPLE VALLEY EAST CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation vs.

Defendants: AISHA N. PALMER; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; STEARNS LENDING, LLC; and PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE Counsel for Plaintiff: WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP Travis B. Keenan, #41354 travis.keenan@vf-law.com 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 Phone Number: (303) 863-1872 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION The People of the State of Colorado

To the Defendants named above: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response.

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

Please take notice that the complaint requests foreclosure of a statutory and contractual lien against the property commonly known as 89 Nome Way #D, Aurora, CO 80012, as well as judgment for past-due assessments and late fees, together with attorney fees and costs, in the amount of $21,229.40 as of April 5, 2021, plus all amounts coming due after the filing of the complaint.

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

This is an action originally filed November 19, 2020, and published in the Littleton Independent beginning April 15, 2021, and ending May 13, 2021.

Dated: April 5, 2021 WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP Travis B. Keenan, #41354 Attorney for Plaintiff This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4, C.R.C.P., as amended.

WARNING: A VALID SUMMONS MAY BE ISSUED BY A LAWYER AND IT NEED NOT CONTAIN A COURT CASE NUMBER, THE SIGNATURE OF A COURT OFFICER, OR A COURT SEAL. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTACTING THE COURT TO OBTAIN FURTHER INFORMATION. YOU MUST RESPOND AS EXPLAINED IN THIS SUMMONS. Legal Notice No. 525093 First Publication: April 15, 2021 Last Publication: May 13, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No.: 2020CV031543 Division: 202 SALE NO. ACCIV2101052 Plaintiff: Spinnaker Run Condominium Association, Inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendants: Steven Alden Anderson; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.; SGB Corporation DBA Westamerica Mortgage Company; and Public Trustee of the County of Arapahoe COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated January 8, 2021, and C.R.S. §§ 38-38-101 to 401, by the Spinnaker Run Condominium Association, Inc., the current holder of a lien recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on May 9, 2019, at Reception No. D9042679. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Condominium Declaration for Spinnaker Run Condominiums recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on February 1, 1980, in Reception No. 1937674 (“Declaration”). The Declaration and notices as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of the Spinnaker Run Condominium Association, Inc. - THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS – against the property legally described as follows: CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 204, BUILDING NO. 1, SPINNAKER RUN CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE HITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 1, 1980 IN BOOK 3164 AT PAGE 592, AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 1, 1980 IN BOOK 43 AT PAGE 56 ON THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDER, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OR COLORADO Also known by street and number as 12400 E. Cornell Avenue #204, Aurora, CO 80014 The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on June 24, 2021, at 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, telephone 720874-3845. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements thereon, to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3845. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above-described lien is: Gail R. Gudder, #17820, Moeller Graf, P.C., 385 Inverness Parkway, Suite 200, Englewood, CO 80112, telephone (720) 279-2568.

Dated March 18, 2021.

Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff County of Arapahoe, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 525056 First Publication: April 29, 2021 Last Publication: May 27, 2021 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225

Englewood, Colorado, 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No.: 2020CV032098 Division: 15 Plaintiff: Redbuck at Sorrel Ranch Homeowners Association, Inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendants: Laurie E. Parsons; Rocky Mountain Law Enforcement Federal Credit Union; Midfirst Bank; United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; and Public Trustee of the County of Arapahoe COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated January 22, 2021, and C.R.S. §§ 38-38-101 to 401, by the Redbuck at Sorrel Ranch Homeowners Association, Inc., the current holder of a lien recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on April 6, 2018, at Reception No. D8033519. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Condominium Declaration for Redbuck at Sorrel Ranch Condominiums recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on March 23, 2004, in Reception No. B4051428 (“Declaration”). The Declaration and notices as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of the Redbuck at Sorrel Ranch Homeowners Association, Inc. - THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS – against the property legally described as follows: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 27-A, BUILDING 27, GARAGE 27-A, REDBUCK AT SORRELL RANCH CONDOMINIUMS, SORREL RANCH SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 4, AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED MARCH 23, 2004 AT RECEPTION NUMBER B4203688, AND AS DEFINED IN THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED NOVEMBER 23, 2004 AT RECEPTION NUMBER B4203687 COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as 5742 South Addison Way, Unit A, Aurora, CO 80016.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on June 24, 2021 at 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, telephone 720874-3845. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements thereon, to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3845. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above-described lien is: Gail R. Gudder, #17820, Moeller Graf, P.C., 385 Inverness Parkway, Suite 200, Englewood, CO 80112, telephone (720) 279-2568.

Date: March 23, 2021 Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 525064 First Publication: April 29, 2021 Last Publication: May 27, 2021 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110

Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street, #100 Centennial, CO 80112 Case Number: 2020CV031924 Div.: Crtm.: SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE Plaintiff: FIRST VILLAGE EAST APARTMENT HOMES ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation; Defendants: MARSHALL H. LYONS, JR.; SU RYDEN AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; QUICKEN LOANS, INC.; MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC; CAPITAL ONE BANK USA, N.A.; DISCOVER BANK; SUE SANDSTROM AS TREASURER FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION. Under an Amended Order on Motion for Default Judgment of Foreclosure and Order and Decree of Foreclosure issued on February 2, 2021 in the above- captioned action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows: Original Lienee(s): Marshall H. Lyons, Jr. Original Lienor: First Village East Apartment Homes Association, Inc. Current Holder of the evidence of debt: First Village East Apartment Homes Association, Inc. Date of Lien being foreclosed: May 9, 2019 Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed: May 14, 2019 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Information: D9044058 Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $4,484.06 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof: $11,136.83 Amount of Default Judgment: $9,716.83 Description of property to be foreclosed: Lot 153, Block 1, Hallcraft’s Village East Apartment Homes Filing No. 1, according to the official plat thereof, filed for record with the Clerk

and Recorder of Arapahoe County, Colorado on June 26, 1972 in Plat Book 22 at Page 56 of the records of said Clerk and recorder; together with appurtenant easements designated as Easement No. 3 of Hallcraft’s Village East Apartment Homes Filing No. 1 Easement Location Map, filed for record with the Clerk and recorder of Arapahoe County, Colorado on April 19, 1973 in Book 24 at Page 30 of the records of the said Clerk and recorder, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known as: 13171 East Louisiana Avenue, Aurora, CO 80012 THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing.

NOTICE OF SALE THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10 o'clock A.M., on June 10, 2021, on the front steps of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, Civil Unit, located at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, 720874-3845, to sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** The name, address and telephone number of each of the attorneys representing the holder of the evidence of the debt is as follows: Stephane R. Dupont The Dupont Law Firm, LLC PO Box 1073 Castle Rock, CO 80104 (720) 644-6115 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: March 9, 2021.

Tyler S. Brown Arapahoe County Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 525026 First Publication: April 15, 2021 Last Publication: May 13, 2021 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 Court Phone: 303-649-6355 PLAINTIFF: CHESAPEAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. v.

DEFENDANTS: CORIE HORTON; JADE DIXON; FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; and SUE SANDSTROM AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY Attorney: Kate M. Leason, Reg No. 41025 Jeffrey B. Smith, Reg No. 40490 Firm: Altitude Community Law P.C. Address: 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 Phone Number: 303.432.9999 E-mails: kleason@altitude.law jsmith@altitude.law Our File No.: 9053.0626 Case No.: 2021CV030239 Div: 202 SUMMONS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you within the State of Colorado, you are required to file your Answer or other response within twentyone (21) days after service upon you. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you, outside of the State of Colorado, you are required to file your Answer or other response within thirtyfive (35) days after service upon you or if served by publication pursuant to C.R.C.P. 4(g). If served by publication, service shall be complete on the day of the last publication. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2410(b), the time for filing an Answer or other response is extended to sixty (60) days for the United States. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court.

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

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

Dated: February 4, 2021 Respectfully submitted, ALTITUDE COMMUNITY LAW P.C. Original signature of Kate M. Leason is on file with

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S/ Kate M. Leason Kate M. Leason, #41025 Jeffrey B. Smith, #40490 555 Zang Street, Suite 100 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011 303.432.9999 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Chesapeake Homeowners Association, Inc. Address of Plaintiff: Chesapeake Homeowners Association, Inc. c/o Hammersmith Management 23 Inverness Way East, Suite 200 Englewood, CO 80112 Legal Notice No. 525135 First Publication: April 29, 2021 Last Publication: May 27, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice Notice is hereby given to Defendant, Harold Straube, in the Matter of Straube v. Straube, Case #2019CV031223, that all parties, including Mr. Straube, are to appear at the Pre-Trial readiness hearing on May 14, 2021 via the Court’s Order of April 19, 2021. Contact number to call for information is (303) 645-6600.

Legal Notice No. 525147 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice to Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Richard E. Read, aka Richard Ehni Read, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30420 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 31, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Pamela Owens, Personal Representative c/o Patrick A. Schilken, P.C. 7936 E. Arapahoe Court, No. 2800 Centennial, Colorado 80130 Legal Notice No. 525138 First Publication: April 29, 2021 Last Publication: May 13, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RICHARD G. SWANSON a/k/a RICHARD GENE SWANSON, Deceased Case Number: 21 PR 30415 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before AUGUST 30, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kenton H. Kuhlman, Attorney for the Personal Representative 7851 S Elati St, Suite 202 Littleton Colorado 80120 Legal Notice No. 525139 First Publication: April 29, 2021 Last Publication: May 13, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Donald Ray Ketterman, aka Donald R. Ketterman, aka Donald Ketterman, Deceased Case Number: 21PR30472 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 7, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kimberly A. Courtney, Personal Representative 14235 E. Marina Drive Aurora, CO 80014 Legal Notice No. 525158 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 20, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Estate of Mark Bailey, aka Mark Hayes Bailey, aka Mark H. Bailey, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR000102 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 31, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kelley Bailey, Personal Representative c/o The McKenzie Law Firm, 7955 E Arapahoe Ct #2525 Centennial, Colorado 80112 Legal Notice No. 525142 First Publication: April 29, 2021 Last Publication: May 13, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of: ROBERT ARDEN MOSS, aka Robert A. Moss, aka Robert Moss, Deceased

Case Number: 2021-PR-30401 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 23, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Dated this 22nd day of April, 2021.

and as Marvin Smith, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30339 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 22, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Charlene K. Allen-Moss Personal Representative to the Estate 3778 S. Hooker Street Englewood, CO 80110 Phone: (303) 781-0491

Christopher L. Smith Personal Representative c/o Packard and Dierking LLC 2595 Canyon Blvd., Suite 200, Boulder, CO 80302 Attorney: Kathryn D. Keiser, Reg. No. 40893

Legal Notice No. 525117 First Publication: April 22, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No. 525122 First Publication: April 22, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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Public Notice

To all persons having claims against the estate of Byron Dennis Smith, decedent, you are required to present them to the Trustee on or before September 7, 2021, or said claims may be forever barred. Creative Planning Trust Company, LLC, is the corporate Trustee under the Byron Dennis Smith Consolidated Trust, the terms of which provide that the debts of the decedent may be paid by the Trustee upon receipt of proper proof thereof. The address of the Trustee is as follows:

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MICHAEL LUCKI, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30285 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 22, 2021 , or the claims may be forever barred.

Creative Planning Trust Company, LLC, c/o Lenny Best, Creative Planning Legal P.A., 5454 W. 110th Street, Overland Park, KS 66211.

Sarah L. Golombek, Esq., #37671 The Law Office of Sarah L. Golombek, LLC 3900 East Mexico Ave., Suite 300 Denver, CO 80210 Phone Number: 720-305-9900 E-mail: Sarah@golombeklaw.com

Legal Notice No. 525159 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 20, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No.525120 First Publication: April 22, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 23, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

MidFirst Bank, Denver, Colorado (f/k/a Steele Street Bank & Trust), c/o Gina M. Trevey, First Assistant Vice President 101 Cook Street, Denver, CO 80206 Legal Notice No. 525116 First Publication: April 22, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of NANCY KRAFTSOW COWAN, a/k/a NANCY K. COWAN, a/k/a NANCY COWAN, a/k/a NANCY E. KRAFTSOW, and NANCY KRAFTSOW,, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30485 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 7, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Stacey Stegman Edling, Personal Representative c/o Brian Hedberg, Esq. 6950 E. Belleview Ave. Ste 202 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 Legal Notice No. 525153 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 20, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Conrad William Anderson, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR31278

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Margo C. Pope, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30419

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Franklin Thomas Scardina, also known as Franklin T. Scardina, also known as Franklin Scardina, also known as Frank Scardina, Deceased Case Number: 21PR 30385

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 06, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Karen Anderson, Personal Representative 3900 E Mexico Ave. Suite 300 Denver, CO 80210 Legal Notice No. 525146 First publication: May 6, 2021 Last publication: May 20, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Sally Dodd Holden, also known as Sally D. Holden, also known as Sally Holden, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30324 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 22, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Katherine Frear, Personal Representative 8712 W. Progress Drive Littleton, CO 80123 Legal Notice No.525115 First Publication: April 22, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MARY A. SMITH, also known as MARY ALYCE SMITH, Deceased Case Number 21PR30387 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 7, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kaia Stulock, Co-Personal Representative 1626 Hermosa Drive Littleton, CO 80126 Legal Notice No. 525145 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 20, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice District Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before 8/23/2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

John M. Walker, Personal Representative 3821 Stumpy Lake Lane Virginia Beach, VA 23456 Legal Notice No. 525110 First Publication: April 22, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Pauline Avis, Deceased Case Number: 21PR30434 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 31, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Roger Jameson, Personal Representative c/o Patrick A. Schilken, P.C. 7936 E. Arapahoe Court, No. 2800 Centennial, Colorado 80130 Legal Notice No. 525137 First Publication: April 29, 2021 Last Publication: May 13, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Joseph James Jordan, a/k/a Joseph J. Jordan, a/k/a Joseph Jordan and Joe Jordan, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR31365 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 22, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Carolyn Moller Duncan, Atty. No. 33766 Attorney for Personal Representative Duncan Legal, PC 6436 S. Racine Circle, Suite 227 Centennial, Colorado 80111 Phone No: 303-394-2358 Legal Notice No. 525112 First Publication: April 22, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 23, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Christine M. Scardina Personal Representative 11400 Ruby Mountain Lane Nathrop, Colorado 81236 Legal Notice No. 525118 First Publication: April 22, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 30, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of JULDYZRAI SATTORINA be changed to ZHULDUZ NURLANKIZY RAIMOVA Case No.: 21 C 100160 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 525113 First Publication: April 22, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 5, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Adam S Long be changed to Adam Stephen White Case No.: 21 C 100189 By: Kathleen Jaushi, Magistrate Legal Notice No. 525136 First Publication: April 29, 2021 Last Publication: May 13, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of JENNIFER DEVA SERLS Case Number: 2021PR30295

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert Bruce Sellers, aka Robert B. Sellers, aka Robert Sellers, aka R. Bruce Sellers, aka Bruce Sellers, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 030448

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the court identified above on or before August 31, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 7, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Date: April 22, 2021 /s/ Melissa Dougherty Anderson Representative or Attorney

Brittany Rose Rogers Personal Representative 17573 Pine Lane, Apt. 2203 Parker, Colorado 80134

Legal Notice No. 525134 First Publication: April 29, 2021 Last Publication: May 13, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No. 525156 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 20, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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Justin Grinwis, Personal Representative 1305 W. Davies Place Littleton, CO 80120 Legal Notice No. 525141 First Publication: April 29, 2021 Last Publication: May 13, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Marvin R. Smith, aka Marvin Robert Smith,

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DAVID ERWIN WEISBERG, a/k/a DAVID E. WEISBERG, a/k/a DAVID WEISBERG, Deceased Case Number: 21 PR 30410

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 15, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Todd Christopher Karnes be changed to Todd Christopher Parker Case No.: 21 C 100216 By: Magistrate

PUBLIC NOTICE

By: Magistrate Legal Notice No. 525133 First Publication: April 29, 2021 Last Publication: May 13, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 28, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Helen Caras Shotkoski be changed to Helena Pneuma Kaeris Case No.: 21CV30754 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 525157 First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 20, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 15, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Jaclyn Ann Bauer be changed to Jaclyn Ann Eccesso Case No.: 21 C 100202 By: Magistrate Legal Notice No. 525131 First Publication: April 22, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 6, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Vyctoria Starr Lauren Shackelford be changed to Ellyllon Tsukimi Shackelford Case No.: 21C100187 By: Kathleen Jaushi Magistrate Legal Notice No. 525111 First Publication: April 22, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Public Notice is given on March 9, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County District Court.

The Petition requests that the name of: Mar’quasa Re’Naa Hopson be changed to: Mar’quasa Rennae Maes.

By: /s/ CTR Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 525130 First Publication: April 22, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Adoption / Guardianship Public Notice District Court Arapahoe County, Colorado Court Address: 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 In the Matter of the Petition of: Frank Tallman, III (name of person seeking to adopt) For the Adoption of a Child Case Number: 2020 JA 61 Division 22: NOTICE OF HEARING To: Nicolas Tinajero Pursuant to §19-5-208, C.R.S., you are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner(s) has/ have filed in this Court a verified Petition seeking to adopt a child. [x] If applicable, an Affidavit of Abandonment has been filed alleging that you have abandoned the child for a period of one year or more and/or have failed without cause to provide reasonable support for the child for one year or more.

You are further notified that an Adoption hearing is set on June 17, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. in the court location identified above.

You are further notified that if you fail to appear for said hearing, the Court may terminate your parental rights and grant the adoption as sought by the Petitioner(s).

Legal Notice No. 525098 First Publication: April 15, 2021 Last Publication: May 13, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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Public notice is given on April 15, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Hannah Michelle Kreeger be changed to Hannah Michelle Parker Case No.: 21 C 100214

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