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Much hinges on LPS tax vote Ballot Issue 4C could determine trajectory of high-ranking district

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Greg Reinke, owner of the Reinke Bros. costume and magic emporium, hangs out with a couple of undead horses pulling a spooky carriage in the Haunted Mansion, one of just a few haunted houses operating in the Denver area this year.

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Frightful nights still on at Haunted Mansion Reservations required, but spooky fun continues at longtime Halloween staple

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Sure, a lot of traditions are on hold this year, but fortunately the Reinke Bros. Haunted Mansion isn’t one of them.

The epic haunted house is one of just a handful operating in the Denver metro area this year, thanks to a hefty helping of disease prevention SEE HAUNTED, P6

The Haunted Mansion may have a fair amount of health measures in place, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less scary.

With ballots out and Election Day looming, volunteers are going all-out for Ballot Issue 4C, which would raise property taxes in a bid to stave off major cuts to Littleton Public Schools.

“We need every vote,” said Erin Weaver, a parent of two LPS students who is co-chairing the citizens’ committee drumming up support for 4C. “If this doesn’t pass, it’s going to affect every single student.”

4C calls for a mill levy override that aims to raise $12 million in its first year, hoping to offset slashed state funding and increased expenses largely related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

If the measure fails, advocates and district officials say cuts could be wide-ranging.

“Everything is on the table,” said Superintendent Brian Ewert. “Cutting $12 million from our budget will require some pain. It won’t just be one thing.”

‘The most depressing committee’ Weaver and her fellow co-chair Erin Christensen, also a parent of two LPS students, also sit on the district’s financial advisory committee, and SEE LPS, P10

INSIDE: VOICES: PAGE 12 | LIFE: PAGE 14 | CALENDAR: PAGE 17 | SPORTS: PAGE 23

IN THE GAME Esports continues to grow as a competitive outlet for area teens

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Race for 18th Judicial District Attorney hits boiling point Allegations of racism, lies and political ambushes swirl amid election

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Tensions in the hotly contested race for 18th Judicial District Attorney have hit a boiling point amid allegations of racism, lies and political ambushes.

A heated confrontation unfolded Oct. 5 during a candidate debate held by the Public Safety Advisory Committee, a nonpartisan citizen group that advises the DougPadden las County sheriff, at the Corner Bakery in Highlands Ranch.

Republican John Kellner and Democrat Amy Padden are running to succeed term-limited George Brauchler. Kellner attended the event, which was changed to Kellner a Q&A interview with him. Padden said she had a scheduling conflict and did not attend.

Padden’s campaign manager, Kat Traylor, posted a tear-stricken video to her Facebook profile following the debate saying she was kicked out by organizers. The post was reacted to more than 500 times, shared more than 600 times and received more

than 600 comments as of Oct. 8.

The video shows Traylor speaking from her vehicle in a dark parking lot outside the venue. She said she arrived at the restaurant before closing and ordered a meal while waiting for the debate event, which was closed to the general public and held after 7 p.m., when the restaurant closed to patrons.

Traylor said she was still eating shortly after closing time, as the event’s 7:30 p.m. start approached.

That’s when Traylor said Kory Nelson, chairman of the Public Safety Advisory Committee, confronted her and “demanded that I leave right away.”

In her video, Traylor recalled saying, “I’m a paying customer, I’m going to finish my food Traylor

that I paid for.”

Traylor, who is Black, said another committee member then told her to sit in the back of the restaurant to eat her food if she would not take it to go.

Nelson “I was being told to take my food and sit in the back of the (expletive) restaurant like some dog,” she said in the video as she broke into tears. “I’ve never been so humiliated in my life. I’ve never been asked to sit in the back of a restaurant ever.”

Nelson said the committee’s secretary, Jeri Lockwood, had joined his conversation with Traylor in an

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Lockwood offered the compromise of allowing Traylor to finish her meal away from where committee members were setting up the debate area and then being escorted out the back of the restaurant when finished, Nelson said.

“I said, ‘Are you seriously telling a Black woman to go in the back of the restaurant to finish her meal?’”

Traylor said. “And she doubled down and said, ‘Yes.’ I didn’t know how to respond.”

Lockwood could not be reached for comment for this article.

Traylor found the incident eerily reminiscent of systemic racism from the 1940s and 1950s — when Jim Crow laws and segregation ruled daily life.

“There was a time where Black people were asked to sit in the back of the restaurant and get their food to go in the back of a restaurant because we weren’t good enough to be inside the restaurant,” Traylor said in the video. “I can’t really articulate what this feels like right now.”

Traylor said in an Oct. 6 interview with Colorado Community Media that the moment felt like an out-of-body experience. She and her husband felt powerless to protect themselves, she said.

Traylor’s husband, vice president of the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education Kevin Cox, attended the event with her in hopes of serving as a surrogate for Padden.

Cox had already introduced the couple as Padden’s representatives to Nelson before the confrontation, both Traylor and Nelson confirmed.

Nelson said he told Cox that surrogates were against debate rules and had later asked the couple to leave because of COVID-19 attendance restrictions. Traylor disputed that debate attendees were closely following pandemic precuations and did not believe that was the true reason she was asked to leave.

Instructions sent to each candidate said campaign staff would not be allowed inside, only the candidates and committee members, although Kellner’s campaign manager was present with him throughout the event, Kellner said.

Kellner said he arrived to the debate expecting Padden to be there and did not know Padden’s campaign declined the invitation.

“If she had said, ‘I am the campaign manager,’ maybe we could have had a different conversation,” Nelson said. “I know we are talking about nuances.”

Deputy arrives Cox eventually suggested that he and Traylor leave, and the couple joined five friends standing outside the building. The group waited there discussing what to do next, Traylor said.

That’s when a Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office deputy arrived.

Dispatch records show a caller asked for increased patrol for the debate at approximately 7:50 p.m., saying there was a group of protesters outside the building.

The caller’s identity is redacted and their voice was removed from a recording of the call provided to Colorado Community Media through a public records request, and a verbatim transcript does not exist, a records custodian said.

The deputy’s body camera footage shows him walking up to a group of

four people and speaking with Cox. Traylor is not present and does not interact with the deputy.

The deputy spends several minutes talking to the group, including asking a woman why she is recording the interaction and if she planned to post the video on YouTube. The deputy said he was “very media averse.

I don’t want to be on anything. I just want to do my job.”

“I’m always going to give you a hard time holding up a camera,” he said.

The deputy spoke briefly with two other people as he left and checked on a neighboring business before leaving the area, finding no criminal activity.

Nelson said he did not ask anyone to call law enforcement and he did not have firsthand knowledge of who did.

“I’m sorry that (Traylor) perceived the offer of a compromise as somehow being insensitive,” Nelson said.

“Her race had nothing to do with this as far as we are concerned, as far as the objective facts are concerned.”

He called the incident with Traylor a setup and politically motivated.

“Amy Padden should be embarrassed and fire her as far as I’m concerned,” Nelson said.

Nelson said he had not watched all of Traylor’s video posted to Facebook and called her allegations “a sideshow,” urging people to watch the debate video instead.

“I don’t really care,” he said. “I don’t particularly care to empower her or give her any credence whatsoever.”

Debating the debate Traylor said she spoke to Nelson by phone in September, informing him Padden’s campaign was declining to participate in the debate. The committee then proceeded to promote the debate, she said, forcing the Padden campaign’s hand.

“We did not agree to this debate, and they kept advertising it as if we had because they wanted to pull this political stunt,” Padden said.

Padden said she was “outraged at the way (Traylor) was treated.”

She originally declined to participate for several reasons, but also because Nelson has expressed support for her opponent and has openly criticized her on social media, she said.

Traylor said she feared a political ambush when declining the invitation and made unsuccessful attempts at getting the committee to stop promoting the event.

Padden, a prosecutor in the 11th Judicial District, declined to come for the final time the day of the debate because of a court scheduling conflict, she said.

“Because they wouldn’t take (the social media posts) down, I didn’t want them to say, ‘Amy didn’t show up,’ so I sent surrogates,” Padden said.

Nelson told a different story.

Traylor left their conversation open-ended, he said, telling him she would talk to Padden about attending and get back to him. Nelson said he did not hear from the campaign from that point.

“Never would have done that.

We would have converted it to an interview,” he said. “This Kat person is lying, and I think Amy should be SEE ATTORNEY, P19

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Downtown development guidelines approved by council Height held to four stories; parking rules loosened; move is temporary ahead of code overhaul

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Littleton City Council passed a variety of new land use codes affecting development in downtown on Oct. 6, a big but ultimately temporary step in a long-term effort to overhaul how Littleton develops.

Council unanimously approved the Phase II Amendments package regarding downtown development, after adding a series of amendments with implications for building height and parking.

The land use codes won’t be on the books for long, however — the current code revamp is intended to serve as a “bridge” while city staff and boards work on a total overhaul of the city’s land use codes, called the Universal Land Use Code or ULUC. The ULUC will serve as the culmination of the Envision Littleton project, a years-long endeavor to craft a new citywide land use code, following the ratification of a new citywide comprehensive plan or “complan” late last year. The ULUC is expected to be completed by October 2021.

In the meantime, the new code sets new standards for development in the downtown blocks along Main and Alamo streets, and in the nearby neighborhoods stretching north and south.

Among the most significant of the new codes — or at least the most hotly debated — is height limits for new buildings in the downtown zone.

Council ultimately approved an amendment limiting height of buildings in or immediately adjacent to the downtown blocks to four stories or 55 feet, down from a recommendation for a limit of five stories and 65 feet suggested by Kendig Keast Collaborative, a consulting firm hired by the city to create draft land use codes.

The consulting firm argued a fivestory limit was important to ensure developers felt confident about receiving a return on investment, especially in tough economic times.

Numerous citizens also called into the Oct. 6 meeting to express support for a five-story limit, saying taller buildings could facilitate more room for affordable and attainable workforce housing.

Callers supporting a five-story limit included Corey Reitz, who heads South Metro Housing Options, the city’s public housing authority; Kathryn Roy, who heads Love INC., a nonprofit focused on assistance for low-income people; David Ortiz, a Democratic candidate for the state House; Julia Montano, who helped organize Littleton’s Black Lives Matter Solidarity Walk in June; and former Littleton city councilmember Kyle Schlachter.

Several councilmembers, however, said allowing loftier buildings was counter to widely-expressed citizen desires to maintain a more low-key character in downtown reflected in

months of outreach.

“Unless it’s mandated, an additional floor wouldn’t be assumed to be for people in a lower income status,” said Pam Grove, who formerly chaired the city’s Historical Preservation Board and who championed the four-story limit. Grove said the vast majority of buildings in the vicinity of downtown are already below 55 feet.

“I don’t understand why we have to have bigger and more massive buildings in downtown for them to be economically viable,” Grove said.

Councilmember Carol Fey, who has also been staunch in her opposition to the five-story limit, said taller buildings are no guarantee of affordability, citing the Grove apartment complex — now called Vita — farther east along Littleton Boulevard, which is five stories tall but has no units priced for lower-income residents.

Mayor Pro Tem Scott Melin said while he is eager to undertake efforts to boost housing affordability in Littleton, he felt allowing fivestory buildings in downtown was putting the cart before the horse.

“The reason we have such stark housing needs is because the Front Range housing market does not operate to achieve those things,” Melin said. “Because downtown is such a desirable place to live, we are far more likely to get high-end housing ... we risk creating a preserve of affluence.”

Councilmember Kelly Milliman expressed the most steadfast support on council for a five-story limit.

“We’re a growing city, and we’ll need housing throughout the city, not just downtown,” Milliman said.

“We owe it to businesses to support that ... I don’t understand this fear of heights. If it goes from four to five stories, it doesn’t make it affordable, but it gives us the chance to make it affordable.”

Ultimately, council voted 5-2 in favor of a four-story limit, with councilmembers Milliman and Pat Driscoll voting against it.

The other significant amendment passed by council lowered the minimum of parking spaces a multifamily housing development is required to provide to one space per housing unit. The previous minimum was one space for a one-bedroom apartment, and two spaces for a two-bedroom or larger apartment.

Melin drove the amendment, saying it was a chance to shift the feel of development away from being dominated by accommodating cars.

“A surface (parking) lot with each new development would erode character,” Melin said.

The measure passed 6-1, with only Fey voting against it.

In a separate public hearing following the hearing on code amendments, council unanimously approved a 90-day moratorium on approving new development in downtown — the third such moratorium this year, intended to prevent hangups in permit applications while city code remains in flux.

The new moratorium is specifically related to an as-yet-incomplete set of zoning changes in downtown, which city attorney Reid Betzing requires more public input before approval.

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Formerly wayward youth finds self-sufficiency and peace among plants Getting off a ‘bad path’ I’ve been working with plants since my early teens.

I was going down a bad path, and my parents said I couldn’t stay home in the summers because I would get into too much trouble, so I started working at a garden center.

When I first started, I didn’t really care about plants. But every year that went by, I started to realize how important plants are to the planet and to people. During the height of the COVID shutdowns, lots of people had nothing to do but garden. My knowledge allowed me to help people work on something positive during one of the most stressful parts of their lives.

‘They become your baby’ Plants are great to help people lift themselves up, too. You can grow food for needy people, or teach them to grow things for themselves.

It’s also just plain fun. If you start with an itty-bitty plant in a two-inch pot, you can see it grow it into an adult. It’s like raising a kitten or a puppy — they become your baby.

Lots of people think gardening is just a hobby, but if we all grew more food we could have less reli-

ance on industrial agriculture.

Way to grow I love to travel. You get to see these plants in their true environments.

On a cruise in the Caribbean a couple years ago, I went hiking on these cool nature trails in the Bahamas, and I started noticing plants I only thought of as houseplants growing wild. I had never seen a fiddle-leaf fig in its natural habitat.

That was when I came up with the idea for an interior landscaping business — I realized I could take the knowledge I gained from my travels and apply it to how we grow things indoors in Colorado.

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The future in front of me Now, I take care of plants for places like Coal Mine Ave. Brewing. Most restaurants don’t have a lot of natural stuff inside, but it’s a way to make people feel more at home and provide a relaxing atmosphere.

I can also take care of people’s plants on vacation, or offer consultations on how to bring more plants into your home and get them to thrive. I even help design terrariums for lizards and do birthday parties where I help kids create their own fairy gardens.

It’s been amazing — I went from working with plants because I had to, to realizing that it was my future laid out in front of me.

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Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas counties at risk of tighter restrictions COVID-19 upswing could mean reduced capacity for businesses, worship, other gatherings

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On the heels of their first notably sustained increases in rates of new COVID-19 cases since July, Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas counties must slow the spread or face tighter restrictions, a news release from Tri-County Health Department announced.

The three counties each stand at risk of moving to a more restrictive level on what officials call Colorado’s COVID-19 “dial,” the framework that lays out which level of social distancing policy a county must operate under.

A tighter level could mean reduced capacity for businesses, places of worship and gatherings — and earlier last-call times for bars and restaurants, Tri-County’s release said.

Colorado’s dial framework has five levels: The stay-at-home policy is the most restrictive, and the loosest is the “protect our neighbors” phase that only a handful of counties have qualified for so far. That phase is likely months away for Denver metro counties.

The vast majority of the state operates under the updated safer-at-

home policy, which the state broke into three levels in September and makes up the middle three notches in the dial. As of Oct. 8, Arapahoe and Douglas are listed under the least restrictive safer-at-home level, and Adams falls under the middle level.

Since early September, Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties have seen the first notably sustained increase in their rates of new cases since July, according to data from Tri-County Health, the public health

agency for those counties. The change has been most pronounced in Adams, less so in Arapahoe and milder in Douglas.

Arapahoe County’s rate of new cases per 100,000 over a two-week period was 121.7 as of Oct. 2. That’s up from 76.2 as of Sept. 17.

Between Sept. 24 and Oct. 7, according to Tri-County, the following increases occurred: • About 1,400 new cases and 52 new hospitalizations were reported in Adams County;

• About 890 new cases and 39 new hospitalizations were reported in Arapahoe; • In Douglas, 400 new cases and eight new hospitalizations were reported.

If trends don’t change, tighter restrictions could take effect around late October for Arapahoe and Douglas counties and early November for Adams, according to John Douglas, Tri-County’s executive director.

Officials must pivot to strategies Tri-County and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment are working with the three counties on individual mitigation plans to help reduce the number of new cases, the news release said.

For example, Arapahoe’s mitigation plan has included steps such as producing a public information campaign to increase awareness of the county’s COVID-19 statistics and conducting business roundtables with public health experts to address industry- and site-specific questions. Arapahoe’s plan may see modifications, though, according to Tri-County.

“We all need to step up our prevention measures to reduce transmission and keep our counties open,” Douglas, the executive director, said in the news release. “That means we need to limit the number of activities we participate in. You’re more likely to get COVID-19 from someone you know and spend time with than a stranger.”

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practices like temperature screenings, keeping the actors behind Plexiglas, keeping groups small and spacing out visitors with a reservation system.

But that doesn’t mean the experience is any less scary. Spread over 34 spooky rooms, the haunted house provides loads of frights, jumps, gross-outs and freak-outs.

“We still came up with plenty of ways to scare the pants off you,” said Greg Reinke, who owns the combination haunted house and emporium of costumes and magic. “The plus side is, with the groups spaced out like this, you’re pretty much on your own in there. It’s a great experience.”

The Haunted Mansion is at 5663 S. Prince St. in Littleton, and runs through Nov. 1.

Tickets are $19 per person Sunday through Thursday and $22 per person on Friday and Saturday. A special lights-on tour is available for younger kids on Saturday and Sunday and costs $10 per person.

Reservations are required, and can be made at reinkebrothers.com.

The actors are behind Plexiglas this year, but the Haunted Mansion still offers up plenty of frights.

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Big trucks and big thanks Fire trucks, muscle cars parade in gratitude to first responders

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lder people’s faces lit up with childlike glee on Oct. 4 as dozens of fire trucks and hot rods rolled through the Wind Crest senior living community in Highlands Ranch.

From there, the vintage trucks and muscle cars made their way past the hospitals and police stations of Highlands Ranch and Littleton, paying tribute to the first responders on the front lines through the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It’s our way of saying thanks to the people who do so much to keep us safe,” said Kevin Seveeney, who heads Mile High Hook and Ladder, a group of vintage fire truck enthusiasts.

In most years, the group’s big annual bash is the Fire Muster, a fire truck parade and rally in downtown Littleton. But after the pandemic put the kibosh on the event, the group looked for other ways to spread happiness.

When they came up with the first responder rally, Seveeney said numerous local car clubs jumped on board too — and may just become regular fixtures of future Fire Musters.

“This is a wonderful replacement,” said Paula Wiens, a key Fire Muster organizer for many years, as she waved from the back of a truck. “I’m just glad we were able to do something this year. We’re hoping the Fire Muster will be back and better than ever next year.”

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The rally makes its way to the Wind Crest senior community with sirens whooping.

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say the group is looking at a long list of possible cuts.

Cutting 10 days from the school year could net $6 million in savings. The list of other possible cuts to get to $12 million is long.

Laying off staff. Cutting teacher pay.

Slashing funding for Options High School, which serves students who don’t do well in traditional schools.

Scaling back the Voyager program, which provides concurrent enrollment in Arapahoe Community College. Requiring families to pay for bus transportation. Eliminating subsidies that cover costs for student athletes.

The committee won’t make its final recommendations to the school board until December, Weaver said, once the outcome of the 4C vote is known.

“It’s the most depressing committee in the district,” she said.

Rising costs, rising cuts The effects of the pandemic on the district have been wide-ranging, Ewert said.

The state legislature made $3.3 billion in statewide spending cuts in May as the pandemic wreaked havoc on state revenue, which trickled down into $18.5 million in cuts to LPS — cuts that are $9.4 million larger than last year’s state funding shortfall under the so-called “negative factor” that has shortchanged LPS to the tune of $157 million since 2009.

The district, which serves roughly 15,000 students and has a total general fund budget for the current school year of $177.8 million, was able to offset some of the cuts with a one-time infusion of $6.6 million in federal funds earmarked for pandemic-related expenses.

October 15, 2020O The gap between the state cuts and the federal funds this year is exacerbated by a further $4.2 million in cuts already approved by the LPS school board last fall, caused by rising costs and stagnant state funding, spurring the district to eliminate 17 positions.

The district is facing a wide range of rising costs, including the cost of running the TOPS program, a fullyonline alternative to in-person learning that will run at least through the end of this school year and could top $5 million in expenses.

Meanwhile, per-pupil funding is falling, as district enrollment is down from initial projections this year by about 700 students, as many families have pulled preschoolers from the district and others switch to homeschooling.

The district will likely dig into its reserve funds this year, Ewert said.

Marijuana tax revenue has done little for the district, he said, and currently funds just one position: a substance abuse counselor.

a maximum of 11. The 6-mill increase would be $42.58 per year per $100,000 of home value.

That means on a home valued at $500,000, the measure would increase the annual taxes paid toward LPS from $2,118.75 to $2,331.65.

District voters have a long history of stepping up for school funding, Ewert said, approving every mill levy override and bond issue in recent history.

people for more money just because we can.”

In his write-up for the blue book, Weber said while the negative factor — the shortfall in funding below that called for by Amendment 23 — has cut $157 million from the district since 2009, a local mill levy override around the same time has raised more than $220 million in the same period.

‘This is what it’s going to take’ A tougher sell Ewert, the superintendent, said 4C, however, could be a tougher while he is grateful for the prior mill sell. Though a pre-pandemic public levy override, its benefit has been opinion poll found 58% of respondents slowly consumed by rising personnel supported the idea of a mill levy overcosts. ride, the number dipped to 52% in a Weber also said that LPS enjoys followup poll in July. among the highest teacher salaries Christensen, the co-chair of the citiin the state, and could stand to make zens’ committee, said she has heard further pay cuts. people in the community say the “Sure, the state doesn’t have the midst of a pandemic that has caused money, but that doesn’t mean local a spike in unemployment and other taxpayers do either,” Weber said. “Evhardships is a bad time to ask for a tax eryone’s making painful cuts to get increase. through this.”

“They’re right, it’s not a good time,” Littleton’s teacher pay is among the she said. “But this is a public school highest in the state because the disLPS is facing anso ongoing $12 million budg district, and we have to ask the public By the numbers trict has many long-term teachers, for their input. Do you want to pony The district cannot expect the state said Amanda Crosby , the head of the shortfall caused by the COVID-19 economi up extra taxes right now, or see the im- district’s teacher’s union. to solve its budget woes, Ewert said, pact on families and property values especially after recent failures of sevstarting pay not at the top downturn “Our and the State ofisColorado’s if the district doesn’t stay strong?” eral statewide measures that sought by any stretch,” Crosby said. LPS Among those skeptical of the chronic inability in part to boost education funding. In starting pay for teachers is a little to adequately fund itsover measure is Kirk Weber, who wrote the fact, he said, there’s also no guarantee $41,000 a year. “If you stick around, public schools. has well, shortchange the state won’t deepen the cuts further. counterpoint statement to the meaLittletonColorado pays relatively and sure in the county’s blue book voter District voters approved a record that’s among the reasons we retain LPS more than $156 million overstaff. the We past guide. $298 million bond for school construcsuch high-quality teaching Passing 4C will provide funds to help maintain Weber, who retired this year asdecade, a tion in 2018, though Ewert stressed don’t want to lose people mid-career which has placed tremendous and the very things our community technical adviser for financial acthat money by law cannot beschools used for and who decide they could do better elsecounting for the Colorado Department any other purpose. where.” values: increasing pressure on the district’s budge of Education, said 4C is overwrought.

Currently, district residents pay a Ewert said 4C will determine the • of Excellent teachers “It’s too much, too soon,” Weber mill levy rate 59.266 toward LPS, or district’s trajectory for a long time to No statecome. solutions are in sight. If local said. “We’re jumping the gun here. $423.75 per year per $100,000 of home • Variety of quality programs students Theyfor don’t even have a final count value. us to maintain solutions “If areyou notwant found, people andas we ages of student enrollment this year, and If approved,of 4Call would raise the are, if you want us to continue to there could be more federal stimumill levy on homes in the district by 6 have the best brightest programs – the veryand parts of ourteachers,” schools Physical safety lus money to come. Let’s see where mills in its• first year, with the option Ewert said, “this is what it’s going to LPS community values most – wil this pandemic is going before wethat ask the take.” to increase• by Mental one mill health per year,supports up to

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• Littleton Public Schools is one of the top-ranked school districts in Colorado. With looming state funding cuts, LPS will be forced to make severe cuts to programs impacting every student. There are no other options without passage of additional funding.

We understand that this is not the most ideal time, economically and otherwise, to ask for help from our community, but a quality education is what we have come to expect from LPS and we want to ensure that continues. More than ever, we need to come together as a community in support of 4C and keep our schools strong.

Please join us—the campaign steering committee and concerned parents and citizens—in passing 4C. Angela Christensen | Erin Weaver Lucie Stanish | Jen Harrison

activity funds, and canceling selected • Program reductions to specials/electives, career tech, alternative education, and preschool programs, Increased fees for athletics and activities among others

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• • Reductions in transportation services Increased class size by changing the staffing formula and reducing staff Increased fees for athletics and activities • • Reductions in employee compensation • Reductions in transportation services • Reductions in employee compensation

Littleton Public Schools is one of the top-ranked school districts in Colorado. With looming state fundi cuts, LPS will be forced to make severe cuts to programs impacting every student. There are no other LPS is facing an ongoing $12 million budget shortfall caused by the COVID-19 economic options without passage of additional funding. downturn and the State of Colorado’s chronic inability to adequately fund its public schools.

Colorado has shortchanged LPS more than $156 million over the past decade, which has placed We understand that this is not the most ideal time, economically and otherwise, to ask for help from ou tremendous and increasing pressure on the district’s budget. community, but a quality education is what we have come to expect from LPS and we want to ensure that No state solutions are in sight. If local solutions are not found, people and programs – the very continues. More than ever, we need to come together as a community in support of 4C and keep o schools strong. parts of our schools that the LPS community values most – will face drastic cuts for the 2021– 2022 school year and beyond. The Board began exploring local solutions last January, and made Please join us—the campaign steering committee and concerned parents and citizens—in passing 4C. $4.2 million in cuts for the 2020–2021 school year. These cuts included eliminating 17 central office positions, reduced employee pay, increasing fees for preschool, reducing subsidies for Angela Christensen | Erin Weaver | Lucie Stanish | Jen Harrison high school athletic and activity funds, and canceling selected software subscriptions.

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Do-it-yourself plumbing is a pipe dream

ndoor plumbing.

The world’s population was able to do without indoor plumbing for centuries and still evolve.

There are those around the world QUIET who do not have DESPERATION indoor plumbing to this day.

Others, like campers, find a way to rinse, wash and toilet.

Indoor plumbing is a great convenience.

Generally, indoor plumbing repair is not.

Craig Marshall Attempting doSmith it-yourself indoor plumbing repairs is directly related to the age of the homeowner. The older the homeowner is the less likely he or

she wants to contort under a sink.

Plumbing technologies, according to the kids on “This Old House” have seen significant advancements.

However, one thing has not gotten any better; in fact, it’s become worse.

I refer to access.

First things first. An overtightened valve part next to a toilet was the difference between a relatively minor and inexpensive do-it-myself project and calling a professional with the Magic Tools.

Without the Magic Tools, I would have compounded the problem. When I was younger, I compounded the problem a number of times.

An affable 38-year-old named “Dustin” was dispatched who never showed his face because he wore a mask through the entire operation.

He also wore booties.

As kitchen and bathroom designs

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 4C is needed for future How much is a child’s life, future, hopes and dreams worth? As a mental health professional at Options High School, one of multiple alternative programs on the proposed “chopping block” if 4C doesn’t pass, and as an LPS parent, I urge you to support 4C. At risk for dropping out, Options students come with various challenges, ranging from significant trauma, mental health struggles, and suicidal ideation, to being bullied, having different learning styles, and feeling lost in the larger schools. At Options, students tell us repeatedly, they finally feel seen, accepted, loved, and hopeful for the future. Day by day, through special relationships and unique educational opportunities, Options students learn they have the strength, skills and abilities to strive for a brighter future.

Without the passage of 4C, Options and other alternative programs within LPS may be eliminated, and funding may be cut district-wide for safety, security and social/emotional services.

Without these programs and services, we could see a high school dropout crisis in LPS, as well as a youth mental health crisis.

Those who don’t complete high school are more likely to be unemployed or underemployed, have poorer physical and mental health, and are at higher risk for homelessness, addiction and incarceration. The cost of these outcomes far outweighs the monetary request of voters, and even more devastating would be the loss of hope by these children. Our alternative students have beautiful gifts to offer our community; please give them that chance by voting yes for 4C. Erica Hermann Littleton Support 4C for education My family recently moved to Littleton from a premier school district in Texas and sought out Littleton Public Schools based on rankings, word of mouth, and location. I thought schools were underfunded in Texas. They are palaces compared to what districts in Colorado have to work with. We have been surprised that we’re expected to pay for textbooks, that the district outsources nurses/ aides, and that facilities, while clean, are shabby, dated, and not practical for today’s education.

I’m sure LPS competes favorably with similar Colorado districts.

However, I have seen the impact of appropriate funding on a community. I believe Colorado must maintain today’s funding to better equip today’s students as tomorrow’s workforce.

Our family was infuriated to learn that our student’s coach and vice-principal jockey for gym space for school groups against peewee sports leagues that can throw rent money at the district. My high school student shouldn’t be forced to practice in an elementary SEE LETTERS, P11

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and furnishings have become more refined and elegant the mechanics have been relegated to nooks and crannies in order to keep them out of sight.

Who wants to see a shut off valve right next to a beautiful sink?

Me. Wherever there is water in the home there is the possibility of trouble.

This goes for dishwashers, washing machines, even aquariums.

The builder’s grade dishwasher that came with the house and sat on a wood floor exploded.

The builder’s grade sump pump that came with the house exploded and flooded the basement.

Dustin said there were openings in the plumbing profession because it’s not seen as an attractive pursuit by young people looking for a career.

“I’d like you to meet my fiancé. He’s a plumber.”

“Oh, that’s too bad.”

If I had a family, I’d welcome a plumber.

If your son is an art major, like I was, don’t count on him to fix your leak.

If I had it to do all over again, I might have gone into plumbing instead and tried to find a way to standardize and simplify and make it possible for almost anyone to repair or replace plumbing.

This does not include running pipes from the basement to the bathroom or doing in-wall work.

But I should have been able to solve my recent problem without too much trouble or becoming a contortionist.

The part that had to be replaced was poorly made and doomed to begin with.

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It’s all about perspective as we move forward

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here is a guiding principle that I am sure many of you are familiar with and may have put into practice in your daily communications. It’s the principle that Stephen Covey shared in his bestselling book “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” — “Seek first to understand, and then to be understood.”

This is a terrific WINNING concept that sounds WORDS awesome, and one that could easily add value to the conversations we are having and to the relationships we are building.

If this is true, why isn’t this something that we practice more often? Is it because we want to be the one doing most of the talking? Is it because we Michael Norton are so convicted in our belief or position on a particular subject that we don’t want to give voice to a different way of thinking?

A couple of the core tenets of critical thinking, including gathering information and exploring other points of view, may help here. When we take the time to gather the information and take into consideration other points of view, it starts to help us gain a new and maybe different perspective. And by seeking first to understand the other person and what their perspective might be and why we are giving them the same respect and courtesy that we expect them to offer us as we both try and understand one another.

A lack of understanding causes confusion and confusion leads to frustration.

Frustration leads to a breakdown in communication. And a breakdown in communication leads to the erosion of trust.

And the erosion of trust puts us at risk in

all our personal and professional relationships.

There are times when we are faced with having to have difficult conversations in life. Maybe it is a situation or subject where we are the ones who must initiate that conversation. And perhaps someone else may need to talk to us about a difficult topic. In either case, no matter how challenging the discussion might be, it would be so much easier and remove all the angst for both parties if we could take the time to gain insights, perspective, and the “why” behind the “what” so that we can better understand one another.

When we can begin to understand the “why” behind the “what,” it gives us new perspective. Where absence of perspective and understanding causes us unnecessary stress in all areas of our daily lives; Parent and child; Teacher and student; Wife and husband; Friend and friend; Employer and employee; Coach and athlete; Client and salesperson, just to name a few.

This idea of seeking first to understand and then be understood may not bring resolution to every conflict, but my experience tells me that it leads to creating an environment where people with different points of view can amicably agree to disagree.

What do we have to gain by trying this?

Peace of mind. Higher quality conversations. Deeper relationships based on open and honest communication. Greater opportunities to advance in our career. What might happen if we do not try to understand others first? People stop coming to us when there is something to talk about.

We create a breeding ground for resentment. We build walls instead of bridges.

And sooner or later we become the only one who listens to the opinions and ideas

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cafeteria because her gym is booked for outside basketball.

Colorado has long underfunded schools. LPS teachers and administrators are holding them together with duct tape and prayer. I have great respect for what they’ve been able to accomplish with so little. You truly get what you pay for. If you’ve ever grumbled that a young person is missing XYZ skillset, I wager that they missed a program that was cut. Forcing the district to downsize further jeopardizes the mission of public schooling.

If you value quality education in Littleton’s district, vote yes for 4C. Melinda Wedding Littleton Vote no on NPV plan Colorado has 1.8% of the U.S. population. That simple fact is the reason

to reject Proposition 113. Presidential candidates will focus all their time and their resources on the large population centers such CA, NY, IL, TX, and FL. The long-term consequences are ominous: think about the allocation of federal dollars for highways, social services, medical care, and environmental programs for CO. There will be NO incentive whatsoever for decisionmaking politicians to put money into CO or to protect our interests. Imagine the power that California would have if they demand all the water coming from the Rocky Mountains? Federal laws would be changed and there would be little our state could do to stop the theft. If the National Popular Vote were to become reality, it would permanently establish CO (and much of the US) as flyover country. Large population centers would control dollars because they control voting outcomes.

With our current nine electoral votes, presidential candidates and

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We have some very pressing issues facing our communities and our nation. We all have our position or may have planted our stake in the ground relative to our beliefs. My encouragement here is to apply some critical thinking by gathering as much information as possible, exploring other points of view, and seeking first to

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Dustin said many of his repairs stem from homeowners who have watched a YouTube video and think they know what they’re doing and want to avoid the high costs of a professional.

Dustin attributed costs to the equipment and the associated overhead involved, something I understood. He

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understand before trying so hard to be understood.

How about you? Is it more important for you to be understood? Or do you make the effort to truly understand other points of view? I would love to hear your story at mnorton@tramazing.com and when we can remember that it’s all about perspective, it really will be a better than good week.

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goes from job to job to job (in a pink truck) and encounters something unique at each one.

“Give me an example,” I asked.

He said he had to army-crawl into a crawl space to swap out kitchen disposal pipes that had leaked garbage that provided nourishment for the frogs he met along the way.

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

decision-makers in Washington know that they must balance time, attention, and resources amongst all 50 states. Vote for your state, vote for 50-state balance and vote against Proposition 113.

Jerry Rath Highlands Ranch Give 116 a thumbs-up I’m just giddy thinking about tax decreases. With all the political negativity from the local level up to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, there’s nothing that brings people together more than money. And finding ways for us to keep more of it.

That’s exactly what Proposition 116 does. As easily stated on the ballot, the question is: “Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes reducing the state income tax rate from 4.63% to 4.55%?” And our votes should be a resounding YES. What does it mean for us? A few bucks back in our pockets for sure.

But it sends a signal to businesses on

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the fence about relocating to Colorado that, “hey, we’re open and ready to have you”. It means more investment in our communities as we keep more of OUR money and spend it in our communities. This generates revenue for small businesses. Which means creating more jobs. Which means more taxes back to our communities.

That’s probably why Governor Polis endorsed and supported Proposition 116. How about that — in 2020, we have a bipartisan initiative!

And one of my favorite things — there’s no better way for us to keep state government in check than by denying it more money. Politicians have shown when they have more access to our money, they spend it frivolously.

This keeps our elected officials more honest, and more responsible when passing annual budgets.

A no-brainer vote; mark “YES” for cutting taxes in November. Vote yes on 116.

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olorado high school sports coaches and administrators have adjusted practices, games and meets to satisfy public health requirements amid the COVID-19 pandemic in hopes of returning to high school sports this fall.

While sports like cross-country were more easily able to manage social distancing and symptom regulation, team sports had more hoops to jump through — crowded buses, pep rallies, student sections are a thing of the past. Meanwhile, schools continue to experiment with virtual learning, having mixed results.

The scramble to bring back high school sports has opened a new door for a sport without the inherent intermingling issues other sports have: esports.

The Colorado High School Activities Association is considering making esports an official high school sport.

The CHSAA esports pilot program begins its second regular season Oct. 15.

By season’s end, CHSAA could decide whether to make esports a sanctioned sport.

“These are kids who are not typically involved in their high school community and experience outside of the classroom,” CHSAA Spokesperson Ryan Casey said. “By and large, this is a population which is not involved currently in sports or activities, so we see this as a way to get them more involved with the community aspect of a school.”

The regular season includes eight games and four rounds of playoffs, with the championship scheduled for Dec. 11. A varsity team for “Rocket League” has three players, and a team for “League of Legends” has five. Most schools participating have at least a varsity and junior varsity team.

‘Level one’ Matt Flori moved to Colorado in 2017 to teach science at Gateway High School in Aurora. One year later, Flori heard rumblings of people organizing esports matches at the high school level.

Bouts of “League of Legends” and “Rocket League” took place in classrooms as clubs and developed a popular following. Dozens of Denverarea schools formed their own teams.

Flori stepped in to organize the first high school esports tournaments as Gateway’s first coach.

“When I was growing up, not every single student played video games,” Flori said. “It wasn’t the cool thing to do. Nowadays, every student — male or female — plays video games.”

Flori was hired at Castle View High School in Castle Rock this year, and has yet to meet his new esports team face-to-face. Coaching his players virtually is a challenge, he said, but students have been able to remain connected through playing.

“There are a lot of clubs and sports that are just not playing or meeting right now,” Flori said. “The fact we can do this at home, from the comfort of our couch, to comfort each other and talk to each other — it’s really helpful for the students to keep up with that social engagement.”

Flori said he believes competitive gaming will play a larger role at the high school level as the sport continues to gain popularity.

“The difference between esports and every other sport is in the amount of students who already do this,” Flori

said. “Esports isn’t new for students.

It’s new for adults, but it’s not new for students. They already play these video games, whether they’re professional or not.”

More colleges are beginning their own esports programs and several offer scholarships. The top gamers can make a living off esports. In 2019, esports viewership through apps like Twitch and YouTube totaled 454 million, according to Business Insider.

The industry surpassed $1 billion, according to a 2019 report from Newzoo, a games and esports analytics group.

Breaking into the professional realm of esports can be daunting, which is where high school coaches can come into play, Flori said.

“A lot of amateur teams and collegiate teams are looking for the next big thing and next big student,” Flori said. “This will start to open up those avenues for the kids.”

‘More than a fad’ Chandler Farnsworth has been competitive his whole life.

The 17-year-old from Highlands Ranch grew up in a “golf family,” he said, and attributes his hours spent on the links to his fiery “Fortnite” play. A student at SkyView Academy, Farnsworth started gaming his freshman year. Now, as a senior, he feels can safely say he can beat anyone at his school in any video game.

“It’s a hobby for me,” Farnsworth said, “and I really wanted to do it for more than just for fun outside of school.”

Though “Fortnite” is not a CHSAA esports game title, students can still play exhibition matches with other titles during practices. The pilot program only includes “League of Legends,” a five-on-five battle-arena game, and “Rocket League,” a two-ontwo game akin to soccer, for now.

Farnsworth helped start the first esports team at SkyView this year.

“We had more interest in esports than we did golf,” Farnsworth said.

To coach the team, the school hired Chris Curtis, a former esports pro and current program director for South Suburban Parks and Recreation’s esports department. Curtis has organized tournaments across the Front Range and is an advocate for the sport.

“Everybody is starting to realize this is a bit more than a fad,” Curtis said. “Schools are learning how to incorporate this more … You’re seeing students who wouldn’t enter in a physical sport enter this and it becomes the driving factor in increasing their grades.”

Curtis added that esports players are subject to academic requirements set by CHSAA similarly to other sports, adding a layer of academic motivation for interested players.

Farnsworth believes esports will continue its rise in popularity and will eventually help debunk the stereotype of the isolated, antisocial gamer.

“If you’re good at the game, people will find you eventually and you will get a community around you,” Farnsworth said.

And earning that CHSAA seal of approval could be crucial to the sport’s attempt at establishing credibility.

There are 17 states nationwide that have esports as a sanctioned activity.

“More often than not, there is a big spike in participation once a sport is sanctioned,” CHSAA spokesperson Ryan Casey said.

Flori and Curtis agree esports will continue to surge in popularity. Flori said some teams are working on adding a “unified” team for students with special needs.

“I think it starts at high school and leads into college,” Curtis said. “I would not be surprised if within the next five to seven years you’re seeing a handful of high schools offering esports as a competitive offering with any other sport.”

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Yearly juried exhibit moves to new venue ‘This is Colorado’ relocation marks start of collaboration

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BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“This is Colorado,” an annual juried exhibit for members of the longrunning Littleton Fine Arts Guild, appears in a new venue this season: Town Hall Arts Center’s Stanton Gallery, where it marks the start of an ongoing collaboration between the two local organizations.

Littleton Fine Arts Guild will curate future exhibits for Stanton Gallery, as well as at their Depot Art Gallery and exhibit spots at Smokin’ Fins in Downtown Littleton, Vita, Arapahoe County Justice Center and Nixon’s Coffee in Englewood.

The present exhibit runs through Oct. 31 and includes oil, watercolor and acrylic paintings, as well as several stained glass pieces by Sally Vander Kamp.

Since the opening Town Hall program is “off-campus” at Hudson Gardens, art lovers will want to check in to the 2450 W. Main Street gallery from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (free admission).

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If you go: Stanton Art Gallery is located in Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St. Littleton. Open now from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday to Friday. When Town Hall performances begin again — probably in the holiday season — art exhibits will become part of that experience as well. 303-794 2787, townhallartscenter.org.

It’s tempting to think about where the photographer was standing to capture many of the images. Perhaps some readers have been at that location this summer? Or, will wish they had been — hence a weekend plan forms!

This annual juried exhibit ties in with Town Hall’s season-opening musical: “Almost Heaven,” a tribute to the late John Denver, which has played to sold-out audiences at Hudson Gardens. One can almost hear “Rocky Mountain High” ringing out while enjoying the art, which varies in subject from rushing mountain streams to lush valleys, to a charming pair of owls: “You Had Us At Hello,” by photographer Carl Paulson.

Visual artists are fortunate to live in a state that invites interpretation of its images from almost any place one stands to look around.

Near the entrance is David George’s

Town Hall Arts Center in downtown Littleton is the venue for the Littleton Fine Arts Guild’s “This is Colorado” juried exhibition of visual artworks.

PHOTO BY SCOTT GILBERT “Ten Mile Creek,” which almost overflows its frame. Seasonal images include snow-scenes, gardens and Kathy Meyer’s intriguing “Bubbles at the Gardens,” a “photography-infused aluminum print.” Readers may remember the recent season when blown glass bubbles floated in the Denver Botanic Gardens pond ... Here’s a close-up image.

Nationally recognized painter Dean

Buhler was juror for this exhibit — his “Warrior” demands a closer look when one spots it ... It’s a can’t-miss image that jumps out at the visitor.

Main Street strollers, as well as focused art lovers, are invited to visit this current Littleton Fine Arts Guild exhibit. They’ve been just off Main Street for many years — it seems good to welcome them to the center of our lovely Downtown!

Signature artists of Mexico in spotlight

ickets are now on sale at the Denver Art Museum for “Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and Mexican Modernism,” which opens Oct. 25. The first block, on sale now, are for SONYA’S Oct. 25 to Nov. 30.

The second block, SAMPLER on sale Nov. 23, will sell tickets to see the exhibit in its final eight weeks, beginning Dec. 1. Visitors must purchase in advance a dated, timed ticket. denverartmuseum.org, 720-913-0130.

Sonya Ellingboe Victorian Horrors The Molly Brown House puts on its spooky face Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 29, 30 from 6-9 p.m. Entry every 30 minutes. Tickets: $16-$18 (at home experience: $8). Visit Molly-

Brown.org.

Hudson Gardens photo contest Contest runs through Oct. 24 . Entry fee is $5 per photo. Encourage family and friends to vote for your entry. Go to www.gogophotocontest.com/hudsongardens2020.

PACE Center Wonderbound ballet company presents “Wicked Bayou” Oct. 16 to 22 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Choreography by Garrett Ammon. Tickets: 303-805-6800. (Described as a “supernatural zombie ballet!”) Also: “Kenny Moten: From Blues to Broadway” at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 28.

Cherry Creek Theatre The 10th anniversary of the Cherry Creek Theatre Company will be celebrated with a virtual concert on Oct. 25 ($20 donation is suggested). The group looks forward to a 2021 musi-

cal, they say. See cherrycreektheatre. org.

Demos-Brown, featuring Jada Susan Dixon. Visit curioustheatre.org.

Denver Arts Weekend Due to COVID-19, Denver Arts Week become Denver Arts Weekend Nov. 6-8. Museum of Outdoor Arts in Englewood will offer advance sales of tickets to its Robert Rauschenberg exhibit. (None available at the door on those days. The exhibit runs through March 20-21, 2021.)

Vintage Theatre Vintage Theatre Co., 1468 Dayton St., Aurora, presents “Murderers”

by Jeffrey Hatcher through Nov. 8. Performances; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Stories are about Gerald, Lucy and Minka, who are all murderers. Scene: the Riddle Key Luxury Retirement Community. vintagetheatre.org, 303-856-7830.

Curious Theatre Co. Curious Theatre Company is livestreaming “Hillary and Clinton”

by Lucas Hnath on demand through Oct. 24. . Curious will reopen live theater May 1 to June 5, 2021 with a world premiere developed by Curious: “Refuge,” co-created by Satya Jnani Chavez and Andrew Rosendorf: transcreation by Marialuisa Burgos, May 1 to June 5. Summer will feature “American Son” by Christopher

Mizel festival The JCC Mizel Arts and Culture Center begins its 2020-2021 season with the 13th Annual JAAMM Festival, starting Oct. 25, with a series of lectures and film. Visit jccdenver.org.

‘Wildfire’ warbler Michael Martin Murphey appears at Lone Tree Arts Center at 8 p.m., Nov. 13 and 14. lonetreeartscenter.org.

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Food bank breaks down barriers to assistance Come one, come all — IFCS ends residency restrictions, hardship proof

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Step right up, don’t be shy.

One of the Denver metro area’s largest food banks, Integrated Family Community Services, says it has done all it can to remove barriers to receiving food and other assistance.

“All you need to do is show up,” said Todd McPherson, the director

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Gone from the old days are residency restrictions, sign-up sheets, limits on visits or proof of hardship.

“The only way we could make it easier is if we delivered the food to you,” McPherson said.

Word is getting out — IFCS is now receiving clients from as far away as Colorado Springs and Weld County.

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Many of them are there for the first time, and quite a few have told staff they never expected to be in this position.

“Lots of them were in stable positions before COVID hit, but they’ve had the rug pulled out from under them,” McPherson said. “People don’t bounce right back from being laid off.”

Even people who are holding steady are welcome, he said. The idea is to lighten people’s grocery bill so they can put money toward other needs, like car repairs, utilities or saving up for holiday gifts for loved ones — though IFCS can sometimes help with those too.

“Have a conversation with us and we’ll figure out what we can do for you,” McPherson said.

But the vast majority of clients are there for food, and IFCS boasts a wide range of items not always found at neighborhood food pantries, including dairy and produce.

Clients can even collect multiple boxes of food to take home to neighbors who can’t make it themselves.

IFCS has also boosted its capabilities in recent months with the addition of a conveyor belt system that allows contactless pickup.

Though the organization’s fundraising has sometimes struggled to keep up with demand, McPherson said IFCS is doing well at the moment, thanks to a wide variety of COVID-related grants and generous donors.

“Whether we’ll be able to stay at this level long-term is the question,” McPherson said. “Sometimes when crisis hits, we get a lot of help, but then it starts to dwindle.

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Mural of Kendrick Castillo unveiled in downtown Denver Teen was killed in May 7, 2019 STEM School shooting

BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A mural of Kendrick Castillo, the 18-year-old student killed in the STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting, has been unveiled in downtown Denver.

The mural, showing Kendrick in a suit and tie, is surrounded by three other murals of people who were victims of violence or abuse. The wall is located in a parking lot at 21st Street and Lawrence Street in Denver’s Five Points neighborhood.

John Castillo, Kendrick’s dad, spoke about his son at the Oct. 4 unveiling.

He said he thought the location, only a few blocks from Samaritan House Homeless Shelter, was the perfect place for a mural of him.

“That was really something Kendrick was passionate about, taking care of people and spreading his love,” said John Castillo. “I hope that when ... people are struggling, I just hope that they look over and Kendrick’s looking down and providing comfort to them in some way.”

John spoke about who Kendrick was and what his aspirations for the future were before his death.

“He was a conservative, a patriot,” John said. “I ask people to be like Kendrick. Be strong like him.”

Kendrick was fatally shot and eight others were injured in the May 7, 2019

Artists Adam Clark, left, and Ksenia Poteraj unveil their mural of Kendrick Castillo, the 18-year-old STEM School student who was killed in a May 7, 2019 shooting at the school. attack. One of the teens accused of the shooting has been convicted and the other is awaiting trial.

The event, organized by community member Donna Vander Baan, was attended by about 30 members of the public.

District Attorney George Brauchler, the prosecutor for both cases, spoke at the event.

“There are family members, some of whom are here, who thank God for Kendrick Castillo because they don’t have to have a son or a daughter on a mural somewhere,” Brauchler said.

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John and Maria Castillo speak at the unveiling of a mural of their son Kendrick. The mural, in downtown Denver near Coors Field, was unveiled Oct. 4.

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Sarkissian started selling the cupcakes after the shooting and donates all proceeds to various organizations supporting victims of gun violence and other forms of violence, she said.

“Give a cupcake, it can make a world of difference,” she said. “I want to help other students and prevent other atrocities.”

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embarrassed as (expletive) as to how she’s acting.�

Padden and Traylor said they were disappointed the restaurant owner allowed a customer to be treated the way Traylor was; they hope the sheriff will address the committee’s conduct; and they criticized Kellner for remaining silent during the incident. “You watched this happen and you said nothing,� Traylor said of Kellner.

Political season Kellner said committee members also asked him to wait near the rear of the restaurant while they set up for the event. He sat away from the debate area looking at his notes when committee members asked Traylor to leave. “I don’t know what was said to Amy’s campaign manager by the folks

at PSAC because from where I was sitting, I couldn’t hear any of that,� he said. “I know I had been asked to kind of sit in the back.�

Kellner said he felt bad about the incident and that discriminatory behavior is “not consistent with who I have been as a prosecutor.� “If I’m asked to go sit in the back,�

Kellner said, “I recognize that for me that doesn’t make me feel like I’m being discriminated against in any way, and what I don’t know is, I don’t know her campaign manager. I don’t know Kat’s life experience and I don’t know if being asked that, you know, how that makes her feel.�

Kellner said he hopes the committee and Padden’s campaign can communicate better in the future. Nelson said the committee is willing to hold an interview with Padden in the same format as Kellner’s at a later date.

In Padden’s absence, the debate moderator, KNUS radio station host Deborah Flora, conducted a Q&A conversation with Kellner. Both Flora

and Kellner expressed disappointment that Padden did not attend.

Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock did not attend the debate and emphasized that the committee is a separate organization, saying the sheriff ’s office has no authority over the group and vice versa. “They do advise me, but I don’t have any control over them,� he said. “It is an independent group of citizens.�

The committee began under a different name as a group of citizens advising the sheriff ’s office on a tax initiative but formally formed as the Public Safety Advisory Committee in 2007.

The committee has since advised sheriffs on myriad issues. The group is not funded by the sheriff ’s office, Spurlock said.

Regarding the debate incident, Spurlock said most of the information he knew came from Facebook, and he had no comment on Traylor’s account of the evening. He did review body camera footage from the deputy

who responded.

Spurlock said calls for increased patrol are routine at the office, adding “we literally get hundreds of those� and the deputy left soon after speaking with a group standing outside the restaurant. “He saw there was no need for any law enforcement interaction,�

Spurlock said. “It was an uneventful contact.�

Spurlock said he called Nelson and asked for a debriefing on the matter after it took off on social media the following morning. He also called Kellner, whom he has formally endorsed, and he spoke to Traylor by email.

Kellner told Spurlock he did not hear the exchange between the committee members and Padden’s campaign staff, Spurlock said. “I think we all just need to remember that during political season, everyone has an opinion, and everyone has the right to have an opinion,� he said, “but we should use caution on a rush to judgment on things.�

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Gatherings may be to blame Tri-County’s contact-tracing process shows that a large number of positive cases may be connected to public and private social gatherings, according to the news release.

“When gathering — whether it is indoors or outside, or at a private party or public event — everyone should be sure to wear face coverings, maintain at least 6 feet of social distancing from others outside of their household and wash their hands frequently,” Douglas said in the release.

The limit on personal gatherings is 25 people in the level Arapahoe and Douglas were under as of Oct. 8, while the limit is 10 people under Adams’ level.

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“Prevention measures are especially crucial now that the weather is cooling and more gatherings and restaurant seating will be indoors where transmission can occur more readily than outdoors,” the news release added.

Key prevention steps also include staying home when sick, getting

tested if COVID symptoms occur, and cooperating with public health staff if a person tests positive or gets exposed to a COVID-19 case, the release said.

“We know that many of our residents have ‘COVID fatigue,’ but our community needs to come together to improve our transmission prevention efforts to help slow the spread and lower the numbers of COVID-19 cases so that we can continue going to work, to school and to worship, especially before we head into the holiday season,” the release added.

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Valor wins boys state golf championship Arapahoe takes close second with just two strokes’ difference in total

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Valor Christian boys golf coach Justen Byler wasn’t surprised that his team won the Class 5A state championship on Oct. 6 at the Club at Rolling Hills.

However, Valor senior Lucas Schulte didn’t know he had captured the individual state title until after he sank an eagle putt on the 18th green, which secured the team championship for Valor and made him a state champion.

Valor, which was fourth in the 5A Jefferson County League, finished with a two-round, four-player total of 452 to edge Arapahoe, which was second for the second straight season with 454 total strokes.

Regis Jesuit was third (458) while Rock Canyon came in fifth (462), Cherry Creek seventh (468) and Castle View ninth (474).

“I don’t think this was a surprise,” said Byler. “I’ve shared with a couple other people that we played in such a difficult league this year. Jeffco has five of the top 10 teams in the state and we felt like we’d played in these situations before and we were playing better coming into the tournament

State champion Lucas Schultze of Valor Christian, holding the trophy, eagled the 18th hole, which clinched the state title for the Eagles and gave Schultze the individual title.

PHOTO BY JIM BENTON than we had all year. So we believed we had an opportunity. You hope you are playing good at the right time.

“The moment Lucas walked off the

18th green, he said: `We did it.’ You win an individual state title and that’s your first phrase, that’s the way this team is.”

Schulte bogeyed the 17th hole but hit a 320-yard drive to start his final SEE VALOR, P24

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hole of the day on the 18th and followed with an accurate 8-iron shot to the green.

“I had about 180 in,” said Schulte `I had been spinning the ball so much.

I wanted to put in past the hole. I didn’t know but getting over the hill and seeing it was within six feet I started shaking hard. My heart was racing. Coach was trying to calm me down.

“I honest didn’t know about the team. I knew we were in a tight battle.

The kid ahead of me was also on our team. I didn’t know he birdied. So if he had parred, it would have been a different story. I didn’t know how I set individually.”

Byler was confident about Schulte’s clutch putt.

“I had a feeling he was going to hit three quality shots on that hole,” he said. “I said: `Just try to be yourself.

You’ve been practicing this shot all year.’”

Schulte admits he wasn’t special during the regular season.

“I started playing golf when I was in eighth grade and it has always been a dream of mine to win state,” he said.

“I spent hours and hours working on golf. I progressed but this was the first year I was capable of winning something big.

“I didn’t know if was going to come down to the last hole. I made a swing change going into regionals and I was

two-under. My swing felt really good.

I was super confident. It’s really cool to win. The individual is good but the team is one of the special things. We were fourth in our league so nobody could see this coming except for our players.”

Other members of the Valor team were sophomore Colin Young, who chipped out from under a tree on 18 and made a birdie to give him a round of 75 and 153 total. Jack Armstrong started early and came in with a 74 (155) and Langdon Bradley had a 79 (158).

“Armstrong was the most consistent all year,” added Byler. “He posted a 74 early. Having that score in the clubhouse was a really big thing for us. It gave us a chance to be a little more aggressive and see what happens late. It wasn’t a surprise. We’ve been playing team golf all year long.

“I’m super proud of the guys for having that team culture. Let me say this. It may have been the best high school finish I’ve ever seen.”

The two best rounds of the final day were from Ralston Valley’s Troy Kirschner and Ryan Occhionero of Regis Jesuit who tied for third at 147.

Kirschner had a 2-under-par 69 and Occhionero a 1-under 70.

Arapahoe’s Graham Dzengelewski, who led most of the tournament, was 3-over par on the 16th and 17th honors but finished with a birdie for a 75 and tied him for fourth place with a 148 total.

Cherry Creek’s Charlie Flaxbeard tied for seventh (151) and Nick Fallin of Rock Canyon was 11th (152).

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Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0183-2020 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 28, 2020, 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) ROBERT M. WILLIAMS Original Beneficiary(ies) DONNA J SNYDER Current Holder of Evidence of Debt 249 E HIGHLINE NOTE LLC Date of Deed of Trust December 31, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 02, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5000321 Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 05, 2015 Re-Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5001095 Original Principal Amount $64,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $50,225.14 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. CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 249307, HIGHLINE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED OCTOBER 25, 1978, IN BOOK 2873 AT PAGE 367, AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON OCTOBER 25, 1978, AS RECEPTION NO. 1786266, BOOK 36 AT PAGES 31 AND 32 OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE RECORDS, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE FOLLOWING COMMON ELEMENTS: PARKING SPACE 590, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 249 E HIGHLINE CIR UNIT 307, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/25/2020, 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: 10/1/2020 Last Publication: 10/29/2020 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: 07/28/2020 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: Carol M. Conley #21390 Gantenbein Law Firm 1760 Gaylord Street, Denver, CO 80206 (720) 441-3625 Attorney File # Robert Williams 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. 0183-2020 First Publication: 10/1/2020 Last Publication: 10/29/2020 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Public Notice LITTLETON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado, Thai Monkey Club LLC d/b/a Beyond Thai, 2630 W. Belleview Avenue Unit 150, Littleton, CO, has requested the licensing officials of the City of Littleton, Colorado, to grant a Hotel & Restaurant liquor license. Applicant(s):

Lot 34, Block 1, and all improvements thereon, HeatherRidge South Subdivision Filing No. 8, Arapahoe County, Colorado, according to the amended Plat thereof recorded October 27, 1976 in Book 30 at Pages 29 and 30, Arapahoe County, Colorado, and Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Sausalito in HeatherRidge recorded November 15, 1976 in Book 2517 at Page 479, Arapahoe County, Colorado and amendments thereto.

Together with: (1) A nonexclusive right and easement of enjoyment in and to the Common Area in common with other owners of Dwelling Units of Sausalito in HeatherRidge;

An Order Granting Motion for Default Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure has entered in this action regarding a lien for unpaid assessments due Plaintiff, Condominium Association of East Hampden Circle, Inc. aka The Timbers Condominium Association, pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (CCIOA), C.R.S. 38-33.3316 and the recorded Declaration of Condominium Association of East Hampden Circle, Inc. aka The Timbers Condominium Association.

The public hearing on the application will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. This meeting will be conducted virtually via ZOOM. Participation instructions and Webinar ID will be provided not less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.

(2) A nonexclusive easement in, on and through the Common Area for ingress and egress to and from the Lot described above.

Also known as: 2468 S. Victor Street, #D, Aurora, CO 80014.

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 3rd day of December 2020, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number (720) 874-3845. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

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

THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AS DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN.

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

THE LIEN BEING CLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST 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.

Tyler S. Brown Arapahoe County Sheriff

Jason K. Phom/Sirishom Hakamjarn 1704 Aspen St. Broomfield CO

/s/ Colleen L. Norton, City Clerk Legal Notice No. 524165 First Publication: October 15, 2020 Last Publication: October 15, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED BUDGET OF SOUTH SUBURBAN PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PROPOSED BUDGET HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SOUTH SUBURBAN PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT FOR THE ENSUING YEAR OF 2021. A COPY OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET HAS BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT AT 6631 S. UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, WHERE IT IS OPEN FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. THE PROPOSED BUDGET WAS CONSIDERED AT PUBLIC HEARINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON AUGUST 26, SEPTEMBER 9, AND OCTOBER 14, 2020. ANY ELECTOR WITHIN THE DISTRICT MAY AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE FINAL ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET, INSPECT THE BUDGET AND FILE OR REGISTER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. SOUTH SUBURBAN PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT

BY PETE BARRETT (SECRETARY) Legal Notice No. 524169 First Publication: October 15, 2020 Last Publication: October 15, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112 Case Number: 2020CV030850 Plaintiff: THE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION OF SAUSALITO, a Colorado non-profit corporation, Defendants: CHRISTOPHER ROGERS; BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. DBA NEW AMERICAN FUNDING; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; CACH, LLC; SU RYDEN AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; SUE SANDSTROM AS TREASURER FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION. Plaintiff’s Attorney: Wendy E. Weigler, #28419 WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 Telephone: (303) 863-1870 Facsimile: (303) 863-1872 SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE Under an Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Default Judgment in Favor of Plaintiff and Against Defendants Christopher Rogers and Cach, LLC and for an Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure entered on June 24, 2020, in the above titled action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows: Original Lienee: Christopher Rogers Original Lienor: The Homeowners Association of Sausalito Current Holder of the evidence of debt: The Homeowners Association of Sausalito Date of Lien being foreclosed: April 25, 2017 Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed: April 25, 2017 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Information: D7046567 Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $1,530.00 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof: $14,583.58 Amount of Judgment entered June 24, 2020: $12,529.69

THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10 o’clock A.M., on November 19, 2020, on the front steps of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, located at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy Centennial, CO 80112 sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.** Inquiries regarding this Sheriff’s Sale must be directed to the Civil Unit of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, telephone 720-874-3845.

DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 18th day of August, 2020.

Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 524067 First Publication: September 24, 2020 Last Publication: October 22, 2020 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No. 2019CV032741 Plaintiff(s): THE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION AT EAST HAMPDEN CIRCLE, INC. aka THE TIMBERS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendant(s): SCOTT HIMLE, Sue Sandstrom as Treasurer of Arapahoe County, and Occupant in Possession COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED AS FOLLOWS: Under an Order Granting Motion for Default Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered May 26, 2020 in case No. 2019CV03271, I am ordered to sell certain real property, as follows: Judgment Debtors in Foreclosure: SCOTT HIMLE Judgment Creditor: Foreclosing Lienholder – THE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION AT EAST HAMPDEN CIRCLE, INC. aka THE TIMBERS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION The date of the Notice of Lien being foreclosed: recorded 06/11/2019 at Reception Number D9055054 in the Office of the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder.

The amount of the original principal balance of the Lien: $4,540.80 The amount of the outstanding principal balance of the indebtedness as of 05/26/2020, the date of entry of Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure: $10,615.87 Additional assessments, attorney fees, late fees, costs and interest continue to accrue pursuant to Plaintiff’s recorded Declaration and statute until title vests in a new owner.

Legal description of the property to be foreclosed: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 10, BUILDING B, TIMBERS CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED NOVEMBER 22, 1974 IN BOOK 27 AT PAGE 87-92 AND ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED NOVEMBER 22, 1974 IN BOOK 2292 AT PAGE 516, AND AMENDMENT RECORDED IN BOOK 2294 AT PAGE 316, BOOK 2295 AT PAGE 102, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Parcel ID: 2073-06-1-16-024 Also known as: 3539 South Fairplay Way, Unit B10, Aurora, CO 80014

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorneys representing the holder of the assessment lien are: Springman, Braden, Wilson & Pontius P.C., (contact Karen Kelly-Braem, #36282) 4175 Harlan St #200 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, telephone number 303-685-4633, ext 117.

Legal Notice No.: 524177 First Publication: October 15, 2020 Last Publication: November 12, 2020 Published In : Littleton Independent 750 W Hampden Ave, Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112 Case No.: 2020CV31123 Division: 402 Plaintiff: THE WINDSONG CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendants: MARILYN COHN; LANDAMERICA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.; and SU RYDEN as the County of Arapahoe Public Trustee Attorneys for Plaintiff MOELLER GRAF, P.C. Bujar Ahmeti, #42373 K. Christian Webert, #43739 Joshua S. Myers, #53309 jmyers@moellergraf.com 385 Inverness Parkway, Suite 200 Englewood, Colorado 80112 Office: (720) 279-2568 FAX: (720) 279-2569 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

MOELLER GRAF, P.C.

Legal Notice No. 524132 First Publication: September 24, 2020 Last Publication: October 22, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case Number: 2020CV30137 Plaintiff: PIONEER HILLS OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC., A NON PROFIT COLORADO CORPORATION v.

Defendant(s): DEBBIE PATRICIA ST. GERMAIN, CALATLANTIC MORTGAGE, INC., and CYNTHIA MARES as THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE of ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 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 a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated June 17, 2020, and C.R.S. §§ 38-38-101 to 401, by Plaintiff, the current holder of a lien recorded with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder on 26 Apr 2019, at Reception No. D9037606. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Pioneer Hills Owners Association Inc. recorded with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder on October 11, 2006, at B6145436 (“Declaration”). The Declaration and notices as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of Plaintiff against the property legally described as follows: Lot 38, Block 2, Pioneer Hills Subdivision Filing No. 10, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known as: 14734 East Crestridge Dr., Centennial, CO 80015.

You may have an interest in the real property being foreclosed, or have certain rights or suffer certain liabilities or loss of your interest in the subject property as a result of said foreclosure.

You may have the right to redeem the real property or you may have the right to cure a default under the instrument being foreclosed. The lien being foreclosed may not be a first lien. In this regard, you may desire and are advised to consult with your own private attorney.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10 o’clock a.m. on the 19th day of November, 2020, at the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters Building, 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, 720-874-3845. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements thereon, to the highest bidder.

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

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.

The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Steven Navaro #26191, Navaro & Associates LLC, 94 Crown Point Pl., Castle Rock, CO 80108, (303) 793-0900.

Date: August 20, 2020 Tyler S. Brown, Arapahoe County Sheriff County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: MARILYN COHN and LANDAMERICA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

Legal Notice No.: 524078 First Publication: September 24, 2020 Last Publication: October 22, 2020 Published in: Littleton Independent 750 W Hampden Ave, Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110

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

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within thirty-five (35) days after the date of the last publication of this summons, 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 for judicial foreclosure under C.R.C.P. Rule 105 and damages seeking to foreclose a statutory lien on the real property commonly known as 7474 East Arkansas Avenue, Unit 1003, Denver, Colorado 80231, and legally described as: CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 3, BUILDING 10, WINDSONG CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE WINDSONG CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED ON JULY 12, 1983 IN BOOK 3312 AT PAGE 441 AND ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO, AND MAP RECORDED ON JULY 12, 1983 IN BOOK 65 AT PAGE 47, AND ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO, IN THE RECORDS OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF PARKING SPACE NO. 215, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Dated September 17, 2020

Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No.: 2019CV32727 Division: 15 Plaintiff: BRANDON PARK 2000 OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation vs.

Defendants: MARIO ARTEAGA; YOLANDA ARTEAGA; DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, as trustee for HMASTR SPECIALIZED LOAN TRUSTN2007-01 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES; LOCAL SERVICE CORPORATION; WAKEFIELD AND ASSOCIATES INC; and SU RYDEN as the ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the Arapahoe County District Court’s Amended Order for Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated July 23, 2020, and C.R.S. § 38-38-101 et seq., by Brandon Park 2000 Owners Association, Inc., a Colorado non-profit corporation (“Association”), the current holder of a statutory and contractual lien. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Brandon Park 2000 Owners Association, Inc., a Colorado non-profit corporation, recorded with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder on December 19, 2000, at reception number B0163742 (“Declaration”). The Declaration, as recorded, establishes a lien for the benefit of Brandon Park 2000 Owners Association, Inc., a Colorado non-profit corporation, WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST

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Public Notices LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS legally described as follows: Unit No. 251, Building No.1039 in Brandon Park Condominiums Phase III-B, as defined in Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded December 19, 2000 at Reception No. B0163742 and Annexation Covenants of Additional Land recorded March 1, 2006 at Reception No. B6026337 and described in Condominium Map recorded February 22, 2006 at Book 313 at Pages 34-41 at Reception No. B6022636.

County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known by street number as: 1039 South Walden Way #251, AURORA, CO 80017.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 A.M., on the 3rd day of December, 2020, at the Sheriff’s Office Administration Building, located at 13101 East Broncos Parkway in Centennial, CO 80112; telephone number 720-874-3845. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the above described real property and improvements thereon to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in or to said real property in connection with this sale.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. The name, address, and telephone number of the attorney representing the Plaintiff is: Travis B. Keenan, #41354, Vial Fotheringham LLP, 12600 W. Colfax Ave. Ste. C200, Lakewood, CO 80215; telephone: 720-943-8811.

DATED: September 1, 2020.

Tyler S. Brown Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 524097 First Publication: October 8, 2020 Last Publication: November 5, 2020 Published in: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 Plaintiff: THE TIMBERS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION I, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation Defendant: MARY JAYNE WILSON; RECOVERY ACE INC. Attorneys for Plaintiff: Name: ALCOCK LAW GROUP, PC Tammy M. Alcock, Esq. Address: 19751 E Mainstreet, Suite 225 Parker, CO 80138 Phone No.: (303) 993-5400 Atty. Reg. #: 39816 Tammy@Alcocklawgroup.com Case No.: 2020CV31674 Division: 402 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: MARY JAYNE WILSON You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response.

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

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint [petition] 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 [petition] without further notice.

This is an action: for Judicial Foreclosure and Damages Dated: August 28, 2020 ALCOCK LAW GROUP, PC Tammy M. Alcock, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s) (This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(g), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. This form should not be used where personal service is desired.) *Rule 12(a), C.R.C.P., allows 35 days for answer or response where service of process is by publication. However, under various statutes, a different response time is set forth; e.g., §38-6-104, C.R.S. (eminent domain); §38-36-121, C.R.S. (Torrens registration).

Dated: September 17, 2020 ALCOCK LAW GROUP PC s/ Tammy M. Alcock Tammy M. Alcock, Esq. #39816 Legal Notice No. 524133 First Publication: September 24, 2020 Last Publication: October 22, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice District Court, County of Arapahoe, Colorado Case Number: 2013CV415 Division 15 Plaintiff: TERRELL M. GAINES, ATTORNEY AT LAW v.

Defendants: PAMELA L. LOWE, a/k/a PAM LOWE, an individual, and L&N SERVICES, INC., d/b/a L&N CONTRACTORS, INC. COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Original Judgment Creditor: Terrell M. Gaines

Attorney at Law Judgment Debtor: Pamela L. Lowe Current Judgment Creditor: Terrell M. Gaines Attorney at Law Date of Judgment: June 17, 2014 (revived judgment recorded April 16, 2019) County of Recording: Arapahoe County, Colorado Recording Information: Reception No. D4051754 (revived judgment Reception No. D9033350) Original Judgment Amount: $37,997.81 Outstanding Judgment Amount as of the date hereof: $65,590.72 THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE JUDGMENT. Sheriff’s sale proceedings against certain real property commonly known as 3719 S Ensenada St, Aurora, CO 80013, which is legally described as follows: LOT 7, BLOCK 1, HAMPDEN HILLS AT AURORA SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 13, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. The Judgment remains unsatisfied and judgment holder is enforcing its remedies under law including, without limitation, levy, execution and sale of the property.

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 10th day of December 2020, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number (720) 874-3845. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. The name, address, and business telephone number of each of the attorneys representing the holder of the evidence of debt are as follows: Terrell M. Gaines, #15986, Terrell M. Gaines Law Office, 1800 West Littleton Boulevard, Littleton, Colorado 80120, telephone: (303) 349-6162.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED in Colorado this 15th day of September, 2020.

Tyler S. Brown, Arapahoe County Sheriff By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 524122 First Publication : October 15, 2020 Last Publication : November 12, 2020 Published In : Littleton Independent 750 W Hampden Ave, Suite 224 Englewood, CO 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2019CV032061 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFF: THE RED SKY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION v.

DEFENDANTS: PEDRO MENENDEZ; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; and SUSAN KAY RYDEN AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff’s Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of the Sheriff’s Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10 O’clock A.M., on the 12th day of November, 2020, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3845. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $23,738.20.

This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Order for Motion for Default Judgment in Rem and Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure dated July 9, 2020 and C.R.S. 38-38-101, et seq. by The Red Sky Homeowners Association, the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on June 4, 2018 at Reception No. D8053012 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Condominium of Red Sky recorded on 01/11/1979 at 1810250 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The Declaration establishes a lien for the benefit of The Red Sky Homeowners Association against real property legal described as follows: Condominium Unit No. 102D, Building D, Red Sky Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map filed for record on January 11, 1979 in Plat Book 36 at Page 86, and Supplements thereto and as defined in the Declaration of Condominium

of Red Sky recorded January 11, 1979 in Book 2918 at Page 601, records of Arapahoe County, Colorado. Together with the exclusive right to use Parking Space(s) and/or Carport No.(s) D102 and Together with the exclusive right to use Storage Space 102S, in Building D, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado; Also known as: 14652 E. 2nd Ave. #102D, Aurora, CO 80011.

The attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Kate M. Leason, Reg. No. 41025, Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang Street, Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011, 303.432.9999.

Date: August 11, 2020 Tyler S. Brown Arapahoe County Sheriff By: Sgt. Trent Steffa Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 524045 First Publication: September 17, 2020 Last Publication: October 15, 2020 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case Number: 2020CV30138 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Plaintiff: PIONEER HILLS OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC., A NON PROFIT COLORADO CORPORATION v.

Defendant(s): AIME STEINES, QUICKEN LOANS INC., and CYNTHIA MARES as THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE of ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Amended Order Re: Motion for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated July 22, 2020, and C.R.S. §§ 38-38-101 to 401, by Plaintiff, the current holder of a lien recorded with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder on 26 Apr 2019, at Reception No. D9037607. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Pioneer Hills Owners Association Inc. recorded with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder on October 11, 2006, at B6145436 (“Declaration”). The Declaration and notices as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of Plaintiff against the property legally described as follows: Lot 40, Block 2, Pioneer Hills Subdivision Filing No. 10, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known as: 14754 East Crestridge Dr., Centennial, CO 80015.

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on November 19, 2020, at the Sheriff’s Office Administration Building, 13101 E Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112, 720-874-3845. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements thereon, to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST 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: Steven Navaro #26191, Navaro & Associates LLC, 94 Crown Point Pl., Castle Rock, CO 80108, (303) 793-0900.

Date: August 18, 2020 Tyler S. Brown Arapahoe County Sheriff By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 524068 First Publication: September 24, 2020 Last Publication: October 22, 2020 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W Hampden Ave Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case Number: 16CV030491 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY SALE RESTARTED POST BANKRUPTCY DISMISSAL Plaintiff: SABLE LANDING CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants: TIMOTHY S. SAIZ; GARY G. SAIZ; LSF8 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.; WFS FINANCIAL, INC.; PUBLIC SERVICE CREDIT UNION; CACH, LLC; LIBERTY ACQUISITIONS SERV, LLC; CYNTHIA D. MARES AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; SUE SANDSTROM AS TREASURER FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff’s Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of the Sheriff’s Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10 O’clock A.M., on the 12th day of November, 2020, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3845. At which sale, the above

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

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $50,411.16.

This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure dated April 7, 2017 and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. by Sable Landing Condominium Association the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on September 29, 2015 at Reception No. D5110857 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on a default under the Condominium Declaration for Sable Landing recorded on 10/18/1978 at 1903900, Book 3100 Page 471 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The Declaration establishes a lien for the benefit of Sable Landing Condominium Association against real property legal described as follows: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 1027 IN CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 10, SABLE LANDING, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR SABLE LANDING SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, PHASE 6, RECORDED DECEMBER 17, 1980 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2028661, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR SABLE LANDING RECORDED ON OCTOBER 18, 1979 IN BOOK 3100 AT PAGE 471 OF SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Last Publication: October 29, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

Crown Castle is proposing to install new antennas at a 50-foot centerline on an existing 100-foot monopole telecommunications tower, and a new equipment platform within the existing tower compound at the following site: 6600 South Colorado Boulevard, Littleton, Arapahoe County, CO 80121, Lat: 39-35-49.82 N, Long: 104-56-26.79 W. Crown Castle invites comments from any interested party on the impact of the proposed action on any districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and/or specific reason the proposed action may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. Specific information regarding the project is available by calling Monica Gambino, 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Monica.Gambino@CrownCastle.com, 724-4162516 within 30 days of the date of this publication.

Legal Notice No. 524173 First Publication: October 15, 2020 Last Publication: October 15, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice to Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jossline Roland, aka Jossline Sami Roland, aka Jossline Boumadi Roland, aka Jossline Sami Overking, aka Jossline Overking and Jossline Sami Boumadi, Deceased Case Number: 20 PR 30883

Also known as: 14892 E. Kentucky Drive, #1027, Aurora, CO 80012.

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 February 8, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

The attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Kate M. Leason, Reg. No. 41025, Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang Street, Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011, 303.432.9999

Sammy J. Boumadi-Heckerman Personal Representative c/o Gubbels Law Office, P.C. 402 Wilcox Street, Suite 100 Castle Rock, Colorado 80104-2429

Dated: October 15, 2020

Legal Notice No. 524112 First Publication: October 8, 2020 Last Publication: October 22, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff

Public Notice

Legal Notice No. 524175 First Publication: October 15, 2020 Last Publication: October 15, 2020 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Carol Ann Lantis, a/k/a Carol A. Lantis, a/k/a Carol Lantis, Deceased Case Number: 20PR30957

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice I have been storing property for James Martinez.

This is an official notice that Mr. Martinez has 15 days to collect his abandoned property.

I have tried to find a physical address for Mr. Martinez. I have been unsuccessful. Mr. Martinez can contact me in regards to the property. Shirley Ballard 720-308-7854.

Legal Notice No. 524176 First Publication: October 15, 2020 Last Publication: October 22, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1790 West Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, CO 80120 303/645-6600 Case No.:2014C048276 Div.:A2 Autovest, L.LC., Plaintiff Vs. LEONARDO STINNETT, Defendant REVIVER BY PUBLICATION NOTICE TO DEFENDANT/ JUDGMENT DEBTOR THIS MATTER coming on before the Court upon the motion of the Plaintiff styled “Motion for Revivor of Judgment,” and the Court having read said motion and now being duly apprised in the premises, NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Clerk of this Court shall, and is ordered and directed to, issue to Defendant, LEONARDO STINNETT, the “Notice to Show Cause Pursuant to CRCP 354(h)” requiring said Defendant to show cause within 14 (fourteen) days from the service of such Notice, pursuant to CRCP 354(h), if any he/she has, why the Judgment heretofore entered in this matter on December 8, 2014 shall not be revived with like force and effect.

WHEREAS, Plaintiff has moved this Court pursuant to CRCP 354(h) to revive the Judgment entered in the instant matter on, December 8, 2014 NOW THEREFORE IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED, that Plaintiff, Autovest, L.L.C. , shall have and take of defendant, LEONARDO STINNETT Judgment in the instant matter on this date with like force and effect as on the date the Judgment was entered heretofore on December 8, 2014.

Defendant(s) shall show cause within fourteen (14) days from the service of this “Notice to Show Cause Pursuant to CRCP 354(h)”, if any the Defendant has, why the Judgment heretofore entered should not be revived with like force and effect.

Attorney for Plaintiff Legal Notice No. 524139 First Publication: October 1, 2020

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 February 1, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Robert Gary Lantis, Personal Representative 2057 S. Quintero St. Aurora, CO 80013 Legal Notice No. 524146 First Publication: October 1, 2020 Last Publication: October 15, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of H. Roberts Coward, aka Henry Roberts Coward, aka Bob Coward, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30939

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 February 1, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Cathleen Coward, Personal Representative Patrick R. Thiessen (40185) FRIE, ARNDT, DANBORN & THIESSEN P.C. 7400 Wadsworth Blvd, Ste. 201 Arvada, CO 80003 Phone Number: 303-420-1234 Attorney for Cathleen Coward Personal Representative Legal Notice No. 524152 First Publication: October 1, 2020 Last Publication: October 15, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JENNIFER GRAY, (a.k.a. JENNIFER ANN GRAY), Deceased Case Number: 20PR30885

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 February 8, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Larry T. Berryman, Personal Representative 14803 East Evans Avenue Aurora, CO 80014 Legal Notice No. 524098 First Publication: October 8, 2020 Last Publication: October 22, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lembric Rawls, Deceased Case Number: 20 PR 30913 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 February

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Marian P. Rawls, Personal Representative c/o Patrick A. Schilken, P.C 7936 E. Arapahoe Court, No. 2800 Centennial, Colorado 80130 Legal Notice No. 524103 First Publication: October 8, 2020 Last Publication: October 22, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JONATHAN W. MELTON, aka JONATHAN MELTON, aka JONATHAN WILLIAM MELTON, aka JOHNATHON W. MELTON, aka JON MELTON, aka MOHNATHON MELTON, Deceased Case No.: 20PR329 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the (District Court of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado) on or before February 15, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ original signature on file Gail McKinley Melton, Personal Representative 17631 East Eastman Place Aurora, CO 80017 Legal Notice No. 524172 First Publication: October 15, 2020 Last Publication: October 29, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

Personal Representative 6504 Willow Broom Trail Littleton, Colorado 80125 Legal Notice No. 524147 First Publication: October 1, 2020 Last Publication: October 15, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Sharon L. Kopanos, Deceased Case Number: 20 PR 30727 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 February 1, 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 February 1, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Stephen K. Kopanos Personal Representative 1744 Seacrest Drive Lummi Island, WA 98262

Janis I. De Baca Personal Representative 866 South Joplin Circle Aurora, Colorado 80017

Legal Notice No. 524151 First Publication: October 1, 2020 Last Publication: October 15, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No: 524157 First Publication: October 1, 2020 Last Publication: October 15, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Madge Berkey Morgan, aka Madge Morgan, Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR 30965 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 February 8, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Thomas M. Morgan Personal Representative c/o Stephen M. Thompson, Esq. 7061 CR 110 Salida, Colorado 81201

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 February 8, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No: 524101 First Publication: October 8, 2020 Last Publication: October 22, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No. 524120 First Publication: October 8, 2020 Last Publication: October 22, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Christian Kent Macauley, a/k/a Christian K. Macaulay, a/k/a Christian Macauley, Deceased Case Number 2020PR30963 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 February 8, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Molly T. Zwerdlinger, Esq. Attorney for Personal Representative 1901 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, CO 80120 Legal Notice No. 524123 First Publication: October 8, 2020 Last Publication: October 22, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Shelby S. Dark Jr, aka Shelby Dark Jr, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR030731 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado or on or before February 19, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ralph A. Cantafio, Esq. Person Giving Notice 1875 Lawrence St. Ste 730 Denver, CO 802020 Legal Notice No. 524168 First Publication: October 15, 2020 Last Publication: October 29, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Sunny Marie Pauletich, Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR 30949 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 February 15, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Tamara Dawn Pauletich Personal Representative 13792 E. Lehigh Avenue, Apt. A Aurora, Colorado 80014 Legal Notice No. 524104 First Publication: October 8, 2020 Last Publication: October 22, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Loretta C. Muzikowski, Deceased Case Number: 20 PR 341

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Paul Welton De Baca, aka Paul W. De Baca, aka Paul De Baca, aka Paul W.C. De Baca, aka Paul C. De Baca, aka Paul Welton C. De Baca, aka Pony Tail Paul De Baca, Deceased Case Number: 20 PR 262

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Martha L. Griffith, also known as Martha Lee Griffith, and Martha Griffith, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30990

David H. Griffith Personal Representative 466 Portland Avenue Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102

First Publication: October 1, 2020 Last Publication: October 15, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ELIZABETH HELEN WILSON, a/k/a ELIZABETH SULLIVAN WILSON, a/k/a HELEN S. WILSON a/k/a HELEN WILSON, Deceased Case Number: 20PR30937 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 February 1, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

WILLIAM THOMAS SULLIVAN, II a/k/a WILLIAM THOMAS SULLIVAN Personal Representative Patrick A. Schilken, P.C. 7936 E. Arapahoe Court #2800 Centennial, CO 80130 Legal Notice No. 524137 First Publication: October 1, 2020 Last Publication: October 15, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Garold L. Fox, a/k/a Garold Lavere Fox, and Garold Fox, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30736 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before February 8, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Carol J. Fox, Personal Representative 7966 Gaylord Way Centennial, Colorado 80122 Legal Notice No. 524119 First Publication: October 8, 2020 Last Publication: October 22, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Steven J. Burdin, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30929 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 February 15, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Brian Lee Burdin, Personal Representative 81 W. Topaz Ave. P.O. Box 1272 Granby, CO 80446 Legal Notice No. 524174 First Publication: October 15, 2020 Last Publication: October 29, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Norman Butterman, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30844 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 February 1, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Susan R. Brody , Personal Representative c/o Keith L. Davis, JD Davis Schilken, PC 7887 E. Belleview Ave., Suite 820 Denver, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. 524136 First Publication: October 1, 2020 Last Publication: October 15, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Raymond La Valley, a/k/a Raymond Anthony La Valley; a/k/a Raymond A. La Valley; a/k/a Ray La Valley, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30896 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 February 1, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

John Healy, Personal Representative 14090 Chaparral Ave. Fontanna, CA 92337 Legal Notice No. 524156 First Publication: October 1, 2020 Last Publication: October 15, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Linda J. Schell, also known as Linda June SchelI, and Linda Schell, Deceased Case Number 20PR30980

County Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 1790 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, Colorado 80120 In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/ Petitioner: Tympest Ray Hervey For Minor Child: Baiylee Raye Shead To Change the Child’s Name to: Baiylee Raye Hervey Case Number: 20 C 100404 NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT

BY PUBLICATION Notice to: Dee Shead, non custodial parent.

Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows: Date: October 21, 2020 Time: 10:00 a.m.

Location: 1790 W. Littleton Littleton, Colorado 80120 720-568-4836 For the purpose of requesting a change of name for Baiylee Raye Shead At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child.

To support or voice objection to the proposed name change, you must appear at the hearing.

Date: September 16, 2020 Legal Notice No.: 524144 First Publication: October 1, 2020 Last Publication: October 15, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on September 22, 2020, 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 Paula Yvette Davie be changed to Zeniah Lee’Jean Legacy Case No.: 20 C 100372 By: KLS Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 524107 First Publication: October 8, 2020 Last Publication: October 22, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on September 23, 2020, 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 Brittany Ann Via be changed to Brittany Ann White Case No.: 20 C 100418 By: KLS Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 524154 First Publication: October 1, 2020 Last Publication: October 15, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No. 524099 First Publication: October 8, 2020 Last Publication: October 22, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

By: Kathleen Jaushi Judge / Magistrate

The petition requests that the name of Hari Maya Siwakoti be changed to Hari Maya Dhakal Case No.: 20 C 100340 By: KLS Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 524142 First Publication: October 1, 2020 Last Publication: October 15, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No. 524167 First Publication: October 15, 2020 Last Publication: October 29, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

The petition requests that the name of Danielle Joy Hickson be changed to Danielle Joy Evergreen Case No.: 20 C 100402 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 524100 First Publication: October 8, 2020 Last Publication: October 22, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 16, 2020, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Victoria Vuletich Kane, Personal Representative C/O Kristofer M. Simms Caplan and Earnest LLC 3107 Iris Avenue, Suite 100 Boulder, CO 80301

Maryellen Russo

Legal Notice No. 524140

By: KLS, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 524166 First Publication: October 15, 2020 Last Publication: October 29, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

Legal Notice No. 524155 First Publication: October 1, 2020 Last Publication: October 15, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 28th, 2020, 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 Lucero Martinez be changed to Luz Maria Martinez-Rodriguez Case No.: 20 C 100436 By: KLS Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 524102 First Publication: October 8, 2020 Last Publication: October 22, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE AMENDMENT Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 22, 2020, 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 Ellis Dominique Davie be changed to Elazar Axios Eternal Legacy Case No.: 20 C 100370 By: KLS Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 524106 First Publication: October 8, 2020 Last Publication: October 22, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

The petition requests that the name of Uzziah Uel Davie be changed to Uzziah Uel Legacy Case No.: 20 C 100376 By: KLS Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 524108 First Publication: October 8, 2020 Last Publication: October 22, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public notice is given on September 17, 2020, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

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 February 1, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on September 23, 2020, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The petition requests that the name of Bilad Mohamed Omer be changed to Istahil Hussein Omer Case No.: 20 C 100440

The petition requests that the name of Jonathon David Zug be changed to Jonathun Landun Zug Case No.: 20 C 100420

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public Notice

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 1, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 23, 2020, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CHRIS J. VULETICH, aka CHRIS VULETICH, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30908

Public notice is given on September 28, 2020, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public notice is given on September 21, 2020, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Taylor Jenea Wright be changed to Taylor Jenea Trujillo Case No.: 20 C 100437

Public notice is given on August 20, 2020, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Legal Notice No. 524153 First Publication: October 1, 2020 Last Publication: October 15, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Wayne V. Schell, Jr. Personal Representative P.O. Box 102783 Denver, Colorado 80250

PUBLIC NOTICE

By: KLS Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 28, 2020, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

The petition requests that the name of Jennifer Perez be changed to Jennifer Torres Tamayo Case No.: 20 C 100422

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

Name Changes

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 23, 2020, 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 Baiylee Raye Shead be changed to Baiylee Raye Hervey Case No.: 20 C 100404 By: KLS Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 524143 First Publication: October 1, 2020 Last Publication: October 15, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

The petition requests that the name of Sara Saihati Lear be changed to Sara Abdulilah Saihati Case No.: 20 C 100417 By: Kim Boswell, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 524145 First Publication: October 1, 2020 Last Publication: October 15, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on September 22, 2020, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Ezekiel Martin Davie be changed to Ezekiel Nabi Legacy Case No.: 20 C 100374 By: KLS Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 524109 First Publication: October 8, 2020 Last Publication: October 22, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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