Littleton Independent April 17, 2025

Mother, daughter keep needlework alive

Needlepoint, now on Hampden Avenue, has been in business for more than 50 years

Town Hall Arts Center hosts acrylics exhibit

Krista Falkenstine’s work will be shown in Littleton venue through April 29

BY ISABEL GUZMAN ISABEL@COTLN.ORG

Local artist Krista Falkenstine is showcasing 28 stunning artworks at the Stanton Gallery in Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center through April 29.

Featuring a range of sizes — from intimate 30-by-30-inch canvases to bold 4 by 5-foot creations — her paintings burst with vivid acrylic colors and abstract interpretations of Colorado’s natural beauty.

“I have no particular style, which is both good and bad,” Falkenstine said. “I use a lot of color and that’s the cohesiveness of my art.”

Some of the featured paintings at the Town Hall showing include colorful and textured pieces with titles such as “Fall Frolic,” “Spring Renewal,” “Colorado Gold” and “Something’s Happening Here, Look.”

“‘Fall Frolic’ is all about the feeling I get, wanting to run amongst the crisp fallen leaves,” Falkenstine said.

She then went on to describe the other art works:

BY ELISABETH SLAY

For over ve decades, the motherdaughter owned business Diversions Needlepoint has woven its way into the fabric of Colorado — and now resides in Englewood’s creative community.

Cari Davis, a Colorado native and owner of Diversions, was inspired by her late mother, Mary Lou Kidder, to practice the art of needlepoint. It was her passion for the art that eventually led her to pursue it as a career.

“I saw her doing it and wanted to do it,” Davis said. “(I love) the color, the people, the challenge, the creativity, and I love the tactile. I enjoy the kinesthetic.”

Davis was also inspired by a unique shop she discovered while studying in Boston to create her own store. After graduating college, Davis returned to Colorado with a clear goal: to open a business that o ered a wide variety of ber arts.

In 1970, she and Kidder opened their rst

store in Vail, o ering supplies for knitting, needlepoint, embroidery and macramé.

In 1979, after life changes — such as both women getting married — Davis and Kidder relocated to Denver and ran Diversions out of Mary Lou’s basement.

e shop participated in the Junior League of Denver’s annual Mile High Holiday Mart, which is a popular event in Colorado, and found a new home at the Women’s Exchange where they remained for several years before that shop closed and they came to Englewood.

“ ey all wanted to retire, but mom wasn’t ready yet, and I wasn’t ready,” Davis said. “So we came to Englewood and we were at Hampden and Gilpin in that little shopping center for about 26 years. And then we needed more room, so we moved to this location. And we’ve been here, I think, for seven years.”

Diversions is now located at 410 W. Hampden Ave. in Englewood.

Mandy Adams, Davis’ daughter, also

works at Diversions and she said she grew up in the ber business, even making her rst project, a belt, at the age of 4.

Adams brought her artistic talents to the shop, o ering custom design services such as hand-painted canvases for needlepoint projects. Her ability to turn a customer’s vision into a unique work of art quickly became a hallmark of the store.

“I was just born artistic,” Adams said. “I always drew and painted and played with color from the time I was just a little one. (I am) awful at math and everything else, but I can kind of draw.”

For Davis, working every day with Adams is one of the best aspects of owning her business.

“Working together is wonderful,” Davis said. “When your kids grow, you don’t get to see them that much. But when they work with you, it’s wonderful if you get to see her a lot.”

“Spring Renewal’ was inspired (by) seeing bright colors popping up from recent snow cover. ‘Somethings Happening Here, Look’ (is) all about the immense changes we are experiencing as we look on, deciding how to go forward.‘Colorado Gold’ (is) the blue skies of Colorado, the snow which spurs our pro table ski industry and the gold akes of the gold mines, a signicant part of the history of Colorado.”

Falkenstine’s artistic journey is deeply rooted in collaboration and community. A member of the Heritage Fine Arts Guild, she has collaborated with fellow artists to teach classes as a previous workshop director. She’s also a member of the Women’s Caucus for Art Colorado, where she has worked on canvas murals that are part of a traveling exhibit.

Co-owners of Diversions Needlepoint and mother and daughter Cari Davis and Mandy Adams stand among the thousands of skeins of thread available in their shop located at 410 W. Hampden Ave. in Englewood.

PHOTO BY ELISABETH SLAY

Lawmakers slam Early Intervention program

Growing caseload for child therapy program creates $4 million funding shortfall

BY ANN SCHIMKE CHALKBEAT

In late winter, Je Bridges got word that state-funded therapy for his 1-year-old son, who was born prematurely, would be slashed by half starting in July.

Bridges was upset. But he had a better reason than most parents to be caught o guard.

at’s because the Arapahoe County Democrat is the head of a powerful legislative committee that makes key decisions about state spending. Members of that committee had repeatedly promised to protect funding for Colorado’s $87 million Early Intervention program. e program provides therapy and related services to babies and toddlers with developmental delays — including Bridges’ son.

Bridges shared the story in a recent Joint Budget Committee hearing where he and other members, both Democrats and Republicans, slammed the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, which administers the program, for poor communication and planning.

“ is is one of those places where, if we could punish the department without hurting kids, man oh man, would I be on board with that,” he said. e committee members’ sharp words that March day raised questions about the early childhood department’s leadership and capacity, with lawmakers expressing concern that the state’s youngest and most vulnerable residents could su er because of internal problems at the department.

For now, no signi cant cuts to Early Intervention are planned, either this spring or for the new scal year, which starts in July. at’s sure to be a relief to the tens of thousands of Colorado families whose children get free therapies through the program. In addition, Joint Budget Committee members have demanded better communication from the department, and department ocials have signaled they’ll comply.

O cials from the Department of Early Childhood, which was created in 2022 and is headed by Lisa Roy, declined an interview request from Chalkbeat. ey sent a statement on April 3, saying, in part, “ e Department is set to present an update to the [Joint Budget Committee] in the rst weeks of June with recommendations for the nancial sustainability of the program, incorporating feedback from families and providers. Current early intervention services will continue unchanged as a result of the JBC’s action to identify additional funding for the program.”

Families surprised by planned service cuts e uproar over Early Intervention began in late February when the Department of Early Childhood made an abrupt announcement. Starting in March, a $4 million funding shortfall meant therapies would be capped at four hours a month, a fraction of what many children were receiving.

“Hopefully today, we can make people feel a little bit more at ease that their littlest ones will continue to get the services that they need.”

Emily Sirota, Colorado state representative

Ten minutes later, he recounted learning about potential Early Intervention cuts planned for July from his son’s physical therapist.

During that meeting, committee members unanimously approved more than $16 million to plug the program’s looming funding hole for 2025-26. ey also thanked the legislative analyst for trying to forecast how the Early Intervention caseload would grow in the coming year, but expressed irritation that early childhood department sta hadn’t done it themselves.

Department o cials, in the statement sent April 3, said they had di culty accurately projecting Early Intervention caseload increases because eligibility rules for the program changed in 2020 and 2023, and because far more children have been screened for delays in the last two years.

After the late February announcement about impending cuts, parents and Early Intervention providers were outraged and tearful, with many contacting lawmakers and the media to describe the damage the cuts would do.

e Joint Budget Committee acted quickly to stave o the cuts this spring. At the same time, committee members chastised department o cials for not letting them know about the potential shortfall sooner.

“Why didn’t somebody come over here and say, ‘We got a perfect storm. We need your help?‘” Republican Rep. Rick Taggart asked a department o cial at a

State o cials said the shortfall was partly caused by a growing caseload in Early Intervention, which serves about 11,000 children a month. e expiration of federal COVID stimulus funds and the fact that fewer children are eligible for Medicaid, a federal health insurance program that helps pay for the therapies, also contributed to budget problems.

Feb. 27 committee meeting.

“Nothing, crickets. And yet, we’ve got to nd out about it through the press and through our constituents and providers that could be devastated,” he said. “ is is just unbelievable to me.”

e committee meeting ended on a calmer note, with Bridges urging department o cials to keep committee members in the loop.

“We are six human beings that folks can talk to, and we desire information, and want to make sure that things like this don’t happen when we can avoid it,” he said.

Even bigger problems emerge

A couple weeks after the February budget committee meeting, the Early Intervention issue blew up again — this time, prompting even more wrath from committee members.

On March 14, the committee heard from a legislative analyst that the program would need more than $16 million to prevent cuts for the 2025-26 scal year.

“Awesome,” said Bridges sarcastically.

Democratic Rep. Emily Sirota, who called the Early Intervention saga “this whole disaster,” noted that worried families were still contacting her, fearful their kids would lose important therapies.

“Hopefully today, we can make people feel a little bit more at ease that their littlest ones will continue to get the services that they need,” she said. “But the communication and the lack of work and transparency with us has been disappointing, to say the least.”

Bridges noted he’d spoken to Roy, the department’s director, that day.

He said, “I do feel … the department recognizes the massive failures” that prompted the last-minute xes by the budget committee.

In recent weeks, the department has held feedback sessions with parents and Early Intervention providers and promised to improve its caseload forecasting with help from other state agencies.

In June, the department is scheduled to report back to the Joint Budget Committee.

Reprinted with permission from Chalkbeat, a nonpro t news site covering educational change in public schools. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters.

State Sen. Je Bridges, a Greenwood Village Democrat and chair of the legislature’s Joint Budget Committee, in the Colorado Senate on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. PHOTO BY JESSE PAUL / THE COLORADO SUN

Drop in

Consumer Confidence & Concerns About

Trade

War Are Not Yet Reflected in Real Estate Statistics

Last Friday, CNN reported on a survey by the University of Michigan about consumer confidence, which showed a significant decline — 30% since December 2024.

“This decline was, like the last month’s, pervasive and unanimous across age, income, education, geographic region and political affiliation,” Joanne Hsu, the survey’s director, said in a release.

According to CNN, “the Federal Reserve and Wall Street are watching closely how souring sentiment translates into consumer spending, which accounts for about 70% of the US economy, and whether Americans lose faith that inflation will return to normal in the coming years.”

Sales are continuing to rise, and an increasing number of sellers are putting their homes on the MLS. Here are statistics for the previous seven days (as of last Friday):

can vary significantly. Here’s that chart:

measure of both seller hopes versus what the market will bear.

 New listings — 1,425

That decline is consumer sentiment is not yet reflected in real estate statistics which I researched on REcolorado, Denver’s MLS. The charts shown in this report are for the 13 months from March 2024 through March 2025, so that you can see both year-over-year and month-over-month changes.

 Coming soon — 90

 Price reductions — 1,466

 Under contract — 932

 Withdrawn from MLS — 95

 Back on Market — 198

 Expired without selling — 153

 Closed — 589

This is not an easy time to list and sell a home, and I would describe it as a “buyer’s market.” Even in a buyer’s market, however, keep in mind that a home which is priced correctly and has appealing qualities can sell quickly and even be in a bidding war.

How fast? Here’s the change in months of inventory and median days on the MLS:

The blue line is the asking price per square foot, and the green line is the sold price per square foot. In December, that price was bid up, but since then it has fallen, which is a

April statistics will be available in time for my column on May 8th. Since the greatest political and economic disruption is happening this month, it will be interesting to see how this month’s real estate activity is affected by current “externalities.” If you’re interested in my thoughts about those, you’ll want to check out my political blog, which is at http://TalkingTurkey.substack.com

Redfin Report Highlights Increasing Cost of Buying vs. Renting

The financial gap between purchasing a home and renting a home or apartment has grown significantly, making the dream of homeownership more distant, according to a report released by Redfin last Thursday.

According to the report, the typical American now needs to earn over $116,600 annually to afford a median-priced home in the U.S., compared to just $64,160 needed to afford an average apartment. That’s an 81.1 percent income gap — the widest it has been in recent years.

Homes are still being put on the MLS and are still selling. I limited my analysis to an 18-mile radius of downtown Denver, as shown in the map at right, not the “metro area” defined by county boundaries, as preferred by the Market Trends Committee of REcolorado.

First I looked at the count of active versus closed listing by month:

At the current rate of sales, it would take 3 months to sell the number of currently active listings, but the median days on market fell from over 40 in January to 17 in March.

Meanwhile, the average and median sold prices have remained steady. Average is always higher because of the number of million dollar homes sold.

I like to look at the change in price per finished square foot, since the size of homes

Those are national statistics, however. Here in the Denver metro area, the differential is much higher — 131.7 percent — according to Redfin. It takes an income of $155,717 to afford a median-priced home ($580,719) and $67,200 to afford a medianpriced apartment ($1,680 per month). That’s a year-over-year income increase of 4% for buying and a 1.1% decrease for renting. That reflects the national pattern of increased differential between the affordability of buying versus the affordability of renting.

The income needed to afford the typical home is calculated using the prevailing median home sale price and average mortgageinterest rate over rolling three-month periods, and assumes a 15% down payment. The typical housing payments noted in Redfin’s report include the mortgage principal, interest, property taxes, homeowners’ insurance and mortgage insurance.

The income needed to afford the typical apartment is calculated using the prevailing median asking rent over rolling three-month periods. Median asking rent figures cover newly listed units in apartment buildings with five or more units. Asking rents reflect the current costs of new leases during each time period. In other words, the amount shown as the median asking rent is not the median of what all renters are paying, but the median asking price of apartments that were available for new renters during the report period.

Redfin considers a home affordable if a buyer spends no more than 30% of their income on their housing payment. They use the same threshold for rental affordability.

The San Francisco Bay Area had the highest income differentials in the Redfin study. In San Jose, someone needs an annual income of $408,557 to afford the typical home for sale. That’s 218% more than they need to afford the typical apartment for rent—the biggest premium among the metro areas which Redfin analyzed. Next came San Francisco (176%), Seattle (145%), Austin (143%) and Los Angeles (141%).

Cincinnati saw the biggest drop in the homebuying premium. There someone needs an annual income of $80,752 to afford the typical home for sale. That’s 38.9% more than they need to afford the typical rental. A year ago they would have needed to earn 47.7% more to buy versus rent.

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Free Box Truck Miss It. Our GoFundMe Campaign Is Off to a Good Start.

Back in February, I announced that our truck needed a new engine and other repairs and that we decided to retire it instead. This was a big loss to such non-profits as Operation Feed the Troops, Family Promise, BGoldN, Christian Action Guild, Buffalo Bill Days, and the International Rescue Committee, among others, which used the truck more often than our clients!

The truck is off the road but still available to be repaired. So far, we’ve received about $1,500 in donations. If you’d like to contribute, visit www.BringItBack.info. Thanks!

Columbine Square redevelopment underway

Former shopping center site will hold 373 apartments

BY ISABEL GUZMAN ISABEL@COTLN.ORG

Almost seven years after the Columbine Square shopping center on Federal Boulevard and Belleview Avenue in Littleton was demolished, a developer is prepping the vacant space for a new apartment complex.

“ e project includes 373 residential units, with a combination of studios, one bedroom, two bedrooms and three bedroom units,” said City of Littleton Senior Planner Teri Whitmore. “ e project will have some garages available and will also include over 7,000 square feet of commercial use space that may include anything from retail to personal services.”

Adjacent to the Columbine Square site was the old O’Toole’s Garden Center, a shop loved by the community, that closed in August 2022 after being open for 30 plus years.

A place with history

Before Columbine Square was built in 1976, the area served as a drive-in movie theater for 21 years. It later became home to various businesses, including restaurants and bars, and even schools and churches.

Many businesses came and went. e shopping center once housed a Safeway grocery store on its west side, which eventually closed and was repurposed as Littleton Preparatory Charter School. e school relocated to South Bannock Street in 2013, leaving the space empty.

By 2014, shops like the Centennial Veterinary Clinic and Littleton Glass had also shuttered, with neighbors alleging they were pushed out by the property’s owner, Carl Chang of Kairos Investment Management, a California-based rm.

After years of declining occupancy, the site’s abandoned buildings remained untouched until their demolition in 2018. During the interim, the derelict center became a hotspot for vandalism and shelter for unhoused individuals, drawing community frustration.

“It is a known spot for homeless and transients to squat,” said Jackie Erwin, spokesperson for South Metro Fire District, in 2018. “You can tell people have been in these buildings sleeping – there are mattresses and so forth in di erent parts of the structure.”

Reports of broken glass, gra ti and trash littered the area for years. In early January 2018, a re — believed to have been started by squatters seeking warmth — destroyed the former Colorado Dance Sport building, further intensifying public calls for demolition.

Longtime resident Dorreen Strnad reected on the demolition.

“I stood outside the fence this morning and watched them crush up the buildings, and I remembered everything that was in there. But it’s the wave of the future — you’ve got to progress,” Strnad said.

A rocky path to redevelopment e site’s redevelopment has been anything but straightforward.

Chang, the site’s owner since 1989, apologized for its state of decay during a city council meeting in December 2017, promising a plan for its future. However, his plans for housing stalled, leaving city ocials frustrated with what they described as

a lack of communication.

In late 2020, North Carolina-based developer Lennar Multifamily Communities — now Quarterra, a subsidiary of Lennar Corporation — noti ed the city that it was under contract to purchase the site.

According to Arapahoe County property records, PR/QMC Littleton Owner, LLC, a subsidiary of Quaterra, is the current owner of the site.

A few months later, confusion struck again when Quarterra invited neighbors to a Zoom meeting to discuss building apartments on the site, only to cancel the meeting hours before it was set to start.

Despite initial confusion, Quaterra hosted a community meeting in May 2022 to outline its proposals. During the meeting, attendees voiced various concerns that included property taxes, tra c and safety, particularly given the site’s proximity to schools.

By early 2024, Quarterra’s plans had solidi ed, and the company hosted a virtual neighborhood meeting in March 2024, prior to the site development plan submission.

Eleven neighbors, as well as eight representatives from the development team and four representatives from the city attended.

Representatives from the city and Quarterra answered questions about the new apartments and disclosed that the commercial properties will be for lease only, and con rmed there would be no increased speed limits or added street parking on Irving Street.

e city’s tra c impact study also concluded that additional tra c signals along Belleview and Hooker Street were unnecessary, though developers remain open to future discussions on community safety.

Developing the present Purchased for nearly $15 million earlier this year by PR/QMC Littleton Owner, LLC, the site is now being prepared for transformation.

e project, which will be built in a single phase, includes buildings with leasing ofces as a priority. Whitmore con rmed that the project is in its nal stages of planning and engineering compliance, with building permits expected to be issued by May 2025, pending code compliance.

Quarterra said it aims to create not only a residential space, but also a community.

“With its mix of housing options and integrated commercial areas, Columbine Square will be a reinvigorated part of Littleton,” o cials stated.

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A rendering of the apartment complex to be built on Belleview Avenue and Federal Boulevard in Littleton. COURTESY OF THE CITY OF LITTLETON

Englewood students recognized by board

Five are honored for qualities they bring to school district

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Five Englewood Schools students were recognized April 1 for their dedication, leadership, community involvement, integrity and more.

Students are often recognized during monthly Englewood Board of Education meetings. Faculty and sta at each school submit students’ names to be recognized by the board.

Sarah Claveria

Claveria is a senior at Englewood High School and was recognized for meeting the district’s core value of community.

Claveria’s recognition was submitted by Morgan Otey, dean of students, who describes her as a student who lives by her integrity and is a great friend.

“Sarah is always kind, respectful and spirited. She shows so much e ort and it is clear that she has an incredible work ethic,” Otey said.

Claveria is involved in many activities, including swimming, softball, academic decathlon, soccer and more.

She said she feels great about being recognized and enjoys the activities o ered at EHS and her friends.

“I’m often under the radar. I just do my own thing and it feels great when you’re recognized,” Claveria said.

Elliott Fox

Fox is in the eighth grade and attends Englewood Leadership Academy. He was recognized for meeting the district’s core value of integrity.

Fox said it felt good to be nominated, and his favorite aspect of ELA are his teachers who may make him feel welcome.

“I just try to be the best kid in school and … it feels great,” Fox said.

Amber Darnell, educator at ELA and Englewood Middle School, submitted Fox’s recognition and describes him as a hard worker who’s always improving and a great leader.

“Elliott exempli es work ethic and en-

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gagement by putting his best e ort into any task,” Darnell said. “He shows integrity in the classroom and basketball court by rising above expectations and leading his peers and teammates by example.”

Zoey Finley

Finley is an eighth grader at Englewood Middle School and she was recognized for meeting the district’s core value of community.

Finley said she is excited about being honored and she loves all her friends and the kind people at EMS.

Darnell also submitted Finley’s recognition, and describes her as a “strong student who works hard to learn everything she can and excels at whatever she puts her mind to.”

“Zoey goes above and beyond as a member of our leadership class,” Darnell said. “She can always be counted on to volunteer her time and talents to plan and put on the many events that make the middle school a fun community.”

Tim Soliz

Soliz is a ninth grader that attends Colorado’s Finest High School of Choice. He

“I want to say I’m really appreciative and it brings me a lot of con dence … it feels like a big reward to be (one of the only people) representing my school,” Soliz said.

Katie Weaver and the Finest administrators submitted Soliz’s recognition, and said he has persevered and has continued to take accountability for his actions.

“Academically, Tim has excelled and has made 90% every session,” Soliz said. “He has continued to be accountable for his success, going above and beyond, especially for a freshman.”

Soliz has been accepted into the Cosmetology program at Finest and will begin that two-year program in the fall.

Mando Hermosillo-Haas

Hermosillo-Haas is an 11th grader that attends Finest He was recognized for meeting the district’s core value of high expectations.

Hermosillo-Haas said he was pleasantly surprised to be selected, and his

favorite aspect of Finest is how helpful he teachers are — particularly David Yeatts, who nominated him for the honor.

“I’m very surprised that I was selected, but I’m very glad that I was recognized for my e ort and I feel grateful to have this opportunity,” HermosilloHaas said.

Yeatts and Finest administrators submitted Hermosillo-Haas’ recognition, and wanted to nominate him for all of the district’s core values.

“He literally embodies all of the core values,” Yeatts said.

Yeatts said that Hermosillo-Haas met high expectations by achieving excellent grades, and he embodies community by going out of his way to help his peers and family.

“With accountability, Mando strives to be successful in everything he does,” Yeatts said. “If he forgets to do something, he’ll come to me immediately to take ownership of his actions.”

In regards to integrity, Yeatts said Hermosillo-Haas helps raise his sister and his peers to remain accountable as well. Overall, Hermosillo-Haas is described as respectful and considerate.

Englewood Schools students, from left, Sarah Claveria, Zoey Finley, Tim Soliz, Elliott Fox and Mando Hermosillo-Haas receive special recognition from the Englewood Board of Education and Superintendent Joanna Polzin during the board’s April 1 meeting.

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Third measles case shows up in Wolf Creek Ski Area

People who visited slopes in late March are urged to monitor for symptoms

BY JOHN INGOLD THE COLORADO SUN

Colorado’s struggle to keep the nation’s widening measles outbreaks from breaching its borders took another hit April 8, as o cials announced the third new case in nine days.

e new infection was reported in a person in Archuleta County, and the person who was infected did not report hav-

ing recently traveled outside Colorado. at likely means, for what would be the rst time in years, Colorado has seen a con rmed instance of local transmission of measles.

Dr. Rachel Herlihy, the state epidemiologist at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, said the case is not believed to be connected to two other recently reported cases, one in Pueblo and another in Denver.

“ e individual did not travel outside of Colorado, which leaves open the possibility of community transmission,” she said in a statement.

O cials have identi ed three places where the infected person went while likely contagious, meaning people there

may have been exposed to the virus:

• Wolf Creek Ski Area, all day on the dates of Friday, March 28, through Sunday, March 30.

• e Pagosa Medical Group clinic in Pagosa Springs, between 9:05 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. on Monday, March 31, and again between the hours of 3:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2.

• e City Market in Pagosa Springs between the hours of 10 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. on Monday, March 31.

People who were at those locations during those times should monitor themselves for symptoms for 21 days and consider avoiding public gatherings during that time. If people do develop symptoms — measles typically starts with a

cough, fever, runny nose and/or red eyes, then progresses to the telltale rash that starts on the face and moves downward — they should call their doctor or call a clinic.

Health o cials say people who think they may have measles should always call ahead so that medical providers can make plans to keep other patients at the clinic from being exposed.

CDPHE did not immediately provide information on how the infected person in Archuleta County is doing, though it said the person’s window for contagiousness ended on April 3. e person’s vaccination status is unclear.

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NEEDLEWORK

Something that sets Diversions apart is not only its products and services but also its strong sense of community. e sta , a mix of paid employees and volunteers, is knowledgeable and passionate about needlepoint. Many of the sta members ensure that customers always receive expert guidance and support.

“We’ve got a great group of women and wonderful people that volunteer here to help people,” Davis said. “Every day is

di erent. You never know what’s going to happen or who’s going to walk in the door, and that makes it fun.”

Diversions’ customers come from all over, including nearby neighborhoods to as far as South Dakota and even Argentina.

e impact of the pandemic on the crafting world was notable. With people spending more time at home, Adams said, many rediscovered old projects or started new ones.

e shop saw an increase in new customers, particularly younger people, who were drawn to the meditative qualities of needlepoint.

Adams and Davis explained they believe the reason people love it so much is because of how much it helps with focus and relaxation.

“Oh, it’s highly addictive (and meditative),” Davis said. “It actually does kick o endorphins, which gives you a feeling of wellbeing while you’re sitting and stitching. It also gives your mind a chance to kind of get it together.”

Adams said she enjoys the challenge and creative aspects of her art.

“(I love) making people happy and I don’t even realize … the impact. You’re making heirlooms,” Adams said.

One challenge both Adams and Davis said they must face is competition with online businesses. However, despite that, they preserve and really enjoy the community they’ve built.

MEASLES

Measles is considered a preventable disease because two doses of the MMR vaccine are 97% e ective against the measles virus. e disease had once been considered eliminated in the United States, and it has been at least a decade since Colorado last saw three or more cases of measles in a year.

But, with vaccination rates against measles dipping across the country, the U.S. has seen more than 600 cases of measles this year, with more 500 of those in Texas.

“We love the community and going somewhere to work every day,” Adams said. “We have a lot of people that have become friends, just from coming in so much, and that we know what they’re up to. It’s like a clubhouse.”

As the shop celebrates over ve decades of business, they remain committed to providing a welcoming space where people can explore their creativity, build connections and nd inspiration.  For them, it’s not just about selling products — it’s about building a community of makers.

“We hope to keep making people happy and inspire future generations and to keep needlework alive,” Davis said. For more information on Diversions visit http://www.diversionsneedlepoint. com/Products.html.

Ski resort communities in southwestern Colorado, which see a lot of visitors from Texas, had been worried that spring break travel could bring measles to their towns.

With measles outbreaks currently ongoing not only in Texas but in the surrounding states of New Mexico, Oklahoma and Kansas — and with the summer travel season approaching — state health o cials have been urging people who are unvaccinated or who may need a booster to consider getting the shot.

is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonpro t based in Denver that covers the state.

Cari Davis organizes skeins of threads in her shop, Diversions Needlepoint. She owns the shop with her daughter Mandy Adams and has been in business for over 50 years. PHOTOS BY ELISABETH SLAY

Co-owner of Diversions Needlepoint Mandy Adams paints needlepoint patterns on canvas paper. This is one of her many duties and the one she enjoys most.

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CCM journalists earn 9 awards in regional contest

the opening of the Arvada Aquatics Center.

Journalists from Colorado Community Media won nine awards in the regional Top of the Rockies journalism competition for their work in 2024. CCM competed not among other weekly community papers but in the “Large Newsroom” category that included daily newspapers such as the Boulder Daily Camera, Longmont Times-Call, Loveland Reporter-Herald, Durango Herald, e (Fort Collins) Coloradoan, and the St. George (Utah) News, as well as the magazine 5280 and broadcast outlets Rocky Mountain PBS and KUER out of the University of Utah.

Sports editor John Renfrow won rst place for his work on the weekly Sportsland newsletter, with the judges saying, “ ere is truly a sense of sharing in this community newsletter.”

ree journalists received four second-place honors, including:

- Elisabeth Slay’s coverage of the city of Englewood’s water billing problems in the business enterprise reporting category,

- former Littleton reporter Nina Joss scored two wins: one in beat reporting for her coverage of the alleged abuse of nonverbal children by a Littleton Public Schools paraprofessional and one in obit writing for an article on the death of a homeless man in Centennial, and - freelancer Lillian Fuglei’s photo from

Journalist Monte Whaley won third place in beat reporting on a state decision to house convicted sex o enders at two group homes in Northglenn, coverage which ultimately led to ocials nixing the decision after residents voiced their opposition. Other thirdplace awards went to Slay in political reporting for documenting how the city of Englewood used taxpayer money to purchase signs advocating for a parks question; to former La Ciudad reporter Jackie Ramirez for humor/personal column writing for her articles on helping her mother get the documents she needed to visit family in Mexico after 17 years and on what people should expect if they are approached by a reporter, and to Leah Neu in page design for her “No time like the present” presentation on a professional Christmas gift wrapper.

e awards were announced April 5 at the conclusion of the regional Colorado SPJ conference in Denver. More than 1,800 entries from four states were judged by members of the Los Angeles Press Club.

“While what we do isn’t about awards, they exemplify that we are doing right by the communities we cover,” said Linda Shapley, director of editorial and audience for CCM. “I couldn’t be prouder of our entire team.”

Bird safaris, Latin grilling are coming to Littleton

Cycling Without Age Littleton expands arts and culture programs

BY ISABEL GUZMAN ISABEL@COTLN.ORG

As the weather warms, birds like blue jays and black-billed magpies can be spotted along the South Platte River Trail in Littleton. is spring, Cycling Without Age Littleton (CWAL) is partnering with the Denver Audubon Society to host a trishaw bird safari along the trail on select days.

CWAL, established in 2019 as a chapter of the broader Cycling Without Age movement, o ers free bike rides for aging adults and those with limited mobility or intellectual abilities.

“We are there to give everybody a wonderful experience in the outdoors —

wind-in-the-hair freedom that you can only feel from riding a bike,” said Barb Lotze, the executive director of CWAL.

Starting in April, the trishaw rides will be guided by an expert birder from the Denver Audubon Society. e tours will occasionally stop on the path to birdwatch and listen for birdsongs. Cycling Without Age Littleton also purchased 10 binoculars for passengers and pilots to get up-close views of the surrounding birds and scenery. Riders will also receive printed guides of local birds to mark if they see it or hear it.

Cycling Without Age Littleton is also working on a braille version of the guide for upcoming Colorado Center for the Blind bird safari rides.

“We need to bring and expose people who couldn’t do this on their own to the arts and cultures of Littleton,” Lotze said. is winter, CWAL received a $9,000 grant from the Littleton Arts & Culture

CLEAR VISION

Board to develop programs that provide access to cultural- and art-related events.

Another new spring CWAL event is an immersive Latin grilling experience, to be led by Pablo Aya, a chef at Origin Hotel in Golden and executive sous chef at Milk Market in Denver.

“ e goal is not that we just have food, but that we really look at where it comes from,” Lotze said. “And this is going to be farm-to-table — this is going to be all homegrown food in Colorado.”

e cultural dining event will take place from noon to 4 p.m. on May 13 at Hudson Gardens and Event Center in Littleton.

e bird safari rides will take place from 9:15-10:45 a.m. on April 29, May 27, June 10 and June 24, with a maximum of 6 riders per day. To secure a spot for either the bird safari or the Latin grilling event, email cwalscheduling@gmail. com or call 720-456-0570.

Birdwatchers attend Cycling Without Age Littleton’s bird safari last summer.

COURTESY OF CYCLING

Protect Coloradans’ health care

We are facing a reality where health coverage for 1 in 5 Coloradans is in jeopardy.

Congressional discussions are underway to signi cantly defund Medicaid, which is a lifeline to many Coloradans. Making $880 billion in rushed cuts to healthcare programs covering seniors, children and other vulnerable groups would have dramatic consequences:

• More people will be uninsured and won’t access healthcare until an emergency, leading to increased healthcare costs for everyone.

• Providers will be forced to do layo s, cut services, or close, reducing access to care.

• Our communities will lose jobs and valuable tax revenue, harming our economy during a state budget crisis.

As the CEO of Colorado Access — a Colorado nonpro t and the state’s largest Medicaid plan — and a former Medicaid member myself, I am deeply invested in the value of Medicaid. And I am not alone. Two-thirds of U.S. adults say someone close to them has received help from the Medicaid program. Majorities of Democrats, Republicans and independents are opposed to Medicaid cuts, and this opinion is consistent across both

Surban and rural areas. Most people think funding should either increase (42%) or be kept about the same (40%).

Looking around at our communities, it’s readily apparent how critical Medicaid is to us and our friends and families: Medicaid covers 63% of nursing home residents, 44% of people with disabilities, and 80% of chil-

Yet Medicaid is on the chopping block. Republicans in the U.S. House have offered reassurances that the only cuts would be around fraud, waste, and abuse, but getting to billions in cuts would require creative revisions to the de nition of fraud. Medicaid is the most e cient coverage available, and fraud is limited. Costs per Medicaid member are substantially lower than private insurance. Regardless of how terms are rede ned, reducing Medicaid funding translates to cutting essential health services for people we know and love.

We are fortunate in Colorado, where both Democrats and Republicans in the

Fall in love

ometimes the most powerful love stories are the least complicated. You don’t need a lot of games and obstacles — just two people trying desperately to connect. at simplicity is what makes “Once,” one of the best and most unique musicals to come around in some time. And now its elegant beauty is coming to the Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 Main St. in Littleton, through Sunday, April 27. Performances are 7:30 p.m. ursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.

’Once’ again in

General Assembly largely support Medicaid. Our legislators understand that Medicaid makes people healthier, creates jobs, and ensures funding for vital roles at local health centers and hospitals. State and federal governments jointly fund Medicaid, and funding expands as needs or costs increase. If Congress were to cut federal Medicaid funding, our local legislators know that our state budget situation, including the current shortfall and impacts of TABOR, would not enable state funds to back ll federal cuts and continue Medicaid as we need it.

Republicans in Congress have also proposed work requirements for Medicaid members, disregarding the fact that most adult Medicaid members work (and make less than $30,000 per year). Two-thirds of adult Medicaid members in Colorado—65%—are employed. e remaining 35% are largely not working due to caregiving responsibilities, being students, or having a disability. Work requirements create administrative waste and jeopardize healthcare for low-income, working Coloradans by adding unnecessary red tape, putting 542,000 Coloradans at risk of losing coverage (47% of the adult Medicaid population).

We just saw a similar situation with

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the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, which allowed people to stay enrolled in Medicaid for the duration of the pandemic. Many eligible Coloradans lost coverage due to administrative barriers. We cannot force another situation where people in our state unnecessarily get sicker — and our providers are faced with more care for which they will not be paid.

We must work together to ensure Congress understands the impact that cutting Medicaid would have on Coloradans’ health and our economy. Limited or no a ordable options exist for alternative health coverage for these individuals, especially as the enhanced premium tax credits that help people a ord insurance are also at risk, and no alternative opportunity exists for providers to get paid for delivering their care. For members of Congress who support cuts to Medicaid, we should hold them accountable for how their constituents will access health care.

is guest column was written by Annie Lee, CEO of Colorado Access, Colorado’s largest public-sector health plan, which has provided a ordable health care for three decades.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

ence to be a part of it.

Based on the cult 2007 Irish lm by John Carney, the show tells the story of a young Czech woman and an Irish busker who meet on the streets of Dublin and form an unlikely connection. What starts out as a kind of musical collaboration slowly and achingly blossoms into something more as they work to record an album of originals.

“ ere’s nothing else like ‘Once,’” said director Carrie Colton. “It doesn’t feel like a normal musical and doesn’t feel quite like a lm, either. It’s more of a show about what music means to individuals.”

Colton’s most recent work at Town Hall has been as a choreographer and ght director, but she’s long been a director who is drawn to pieces that are more unconventional or risky. What makes “Once” challenging is the performers have to blend acting with playing their instruments and sing and dance at the same time.

“We have the most incredible cast in this show, most of whom are musicians rst and actors second,” Colton said. “I come from more of the dance world and our actors come from the singing and music realm, but we all have the connective tissues of artists.”

e key for “Once” to succeed is to make it as intimate and musical as possible, and that’s just what Colton and the cast strived for. ey built a community within themselves and invite the audi-

“As artists we make our art and music and eventually, we want to share it with people,” Colton said. “ at’s part of what it is to be a performing artist — you feel the energy and it feeds us.”

Music may well be the main character of the show, as it’s not only what brings the two leads together, but also what sweeps the audience away.

“One of the reasons the movie is so successful is the music. It’s so lovely and simple, especially when placed into the context of the story,” Colton said. “We so often forget to enjoy the little things and this show encourages us to stop and enjoy the simple, beautiful things in life.”

Information and tickets are available at https://townhallartscenter.org/event/ once/.

Vote for ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ at PACE Center

For a certain generation of movie watchers, “Napoleon Dynamite” is one of those movies that was a genuine cultural moment when it rst appeared on the scene in 2005. It still has a place in the culture thanks to memes and the internet and I can happily report that the lm still brims with low-key delights.

For fans of the movie, the Parker Arts, Culture & Events (PACE) Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., is hosting Napoleon Dynamite LIVE! A Conversation with Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez and Jon Gries at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 25. e evening features a screening of the lm and then a discussion with cast members Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Gries (Uncle Rico) and Ramirez (Pedro). e live show is a blend of Q&A, comedy

improv, game show and more, so get tickets at https://parkerarts.org/event/napoleon-dynamite-live/ so you don’t miss it.

Get Your Water Garden Ready for Summer Spring means its time to get your gardening on, and those looking for information on water gardens won’t want to miss the special “Get Wet – Water Gardening Fun in 2025!” event at the Denver Botanic Gardens’ Gates Hall, 1007 York St. in Denver. Co-Sponsored by Colorado Water Garden Society (CWGS) and Denver Botanic Gardens, the free event runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, April 21. Attendees will participate in a discussion of all types of marginal plants, including iris, cannas, taros and cattails, and see how they can enhance your water feature.

Details are available at www.colowatergardensociety.org.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Sam Fender at the Fillmore Auditorium England’s Sam Fender makes the kind of rock music that’s hard to quantify. It walks the line between singer/songwriter earnestness and Oasis-style Britpop, and he appeals to a wide breadth of rock appreciators. He’s made fans of peers as far-ranging as Elton John and Bruce Springsteen to Gang of Youths and Noah Kahan. His most recent album, this year’s “People Watching,” is another solid entry in a discography that remains incredibly strong.

In support of the album, Fender is coming to the Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St. in Denver, at 7 p.m. on ursday, April 24. He’ll be joined by alt-rock greats Young Jesus for a night of fantastic music.   Information and tickets are available at www.livenation.com.

Clarke Reader is an arts and culture columnist. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail.com.

Even man’s best friend understands value of friendship

WWORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT

e have two dogs that are best friends. ree-yearold Skye and one-year-old Bear are Coltrievers, part Golden Retriever and part Border Collie. Technically, they are aunt and nephew; Bear’s mother was born in the same litter as Skye.

Jim Roome

As soon as 9-weekold Bear joined our family, Skye started trying to get him to play with her; so incredibly happy to have a playmate. What began as a full-grown dog trying to coax a timid weeks-old puppy into doing a little bit of running around has evolved into full-on races inside and outside of the house where you will often hear Beth or I exclaim, “Hey, now that’s too rough.” e games of these two best friends are a joy to watch. ey might start with Skye squeaking a toy four or ve times or Bear patting the ground and pretending to jump forward. e language of these two is amazing to watch in action. e invitation

Clarke Reader

Reflection of passion

Have you ever found yourself searching for that spark, the passion that once fueled your daily efforts? At some point, we may all realize that our zeal has faded, whether it’s in personal pursuits, professional goals, continuous learning, or relationships. Sometimes, if we’re fortunate enough to recognize it early, we can quickly nd ways to reignite our energy and get back on track. But suppose we allow ourselves to drift too long. e ame of passion can begin to dim, eventually snu ng out completely, leaving only a faint whisper of smoke that vanishes into nothingness. Recently, I spoke with a few leaders, and our conversation turned to the relentless pace of technological change. ey shared how, just as they and their teams had become comfortable with a new system, their company would invest in the next big technology. e cycle of learning, leading, and implementing would begin all over again. is pattern has been repeating itself for the past few years, an ongoing wave of advancements crashing ashore, only to be followed by another, bigger, faster, more powerful wave right behind it.

WINNING

compared to today’s sophisticated innovations. Despite all the advancements, one truth remains: AI may be getting better, but it still lacks one crucial element, feeling. e human experience of passion, purpose, and the exhilaration of pursuing a dream cannot be replicated by algorithms or automation.

is was especially evident at the recent Sandler Summit in Orlando, Florida, which I had the privilege of attending recently. Over a thousand people gathered, most in person, some virtually, to engage with speakers who delivered fresh, thought-provoking insights.

ey called it initiative fatigue, a state that erodes passion for a business and an industry they once loved. How do we navigate this constant change without allowing our passion to burn out?

Some of you may remember the musician Yanni. As I was writing this column, his song “Re ections of Passion” played in the background, bringing back memories of my own past excitement. I found myself re ecting on moments lled with purpose and passion: the nervous anticipation of taking on a new role, the thrill of setting ambitious goals, the courage of asking for that rst kiss, and yes, even the enthusiasm for the newest technology. ese memories ooded back, rekindling the ambition and joy that once drove me. Looking back, even the clumsy technologies of the past, made clumsier by my own mistakes, seem almost quaint

ROOME

to playtime is followed by a mix of wagging tails, panting tongues, playful growling, lots of running and un ltered joy. eir rumpus room friendship has this dear, quiet side, too. Last week, I was sitting at the table doing some work, and these two best friends lay on top of my feet with their heads touching each other. As I watched that sweet, tender moment, I could not help but think about the role friends play in our lives.

e collective power of friendship is astounding. In the history of humankind friendship has altered the course of entire nations, been the foundation for business empires, and the impetus for life-changing discoveries and inventions. Friendships make our individual days richer and provide us with avenues for laughter and lifetime memories. ey present us opportunities to share our deepest secrets and a shoulder to cry on in times of greatest need. Friendships are one of our world’s most precious resources. Nurturing a friendship reaps amazing rewards for each of us. When a friend faces challenging life events, it can leave us searching for the perfect way to help. We know how much that friendship adds to our lives, and we want to be that same type of support for our friend. We see their pain and their

Re ecting on those moments, I nd myself even more inspired by what lies ahead. Will it bring change? Absolutely. Will it be challenging? Most likely. Will the changes keep coming? Guaranteed. But we have the power to leverage change, innovation, and transformation as the spark that reignites our passion and purpose. Personally, professionally, romantically, mentally, physically, and spiritually, we can choose to use these changes to fuel our next adventure.

As I wrap up this re ection, I encourage you to listen to another Yanni song: Dare to Dream. Let his music and the words in the song’s title inspire you to embrace your passions and pursue your biggest dreams. I would love to hear your stories of passion and purpose at gotonorton@ gmail.com. And as we continue to ride the wave of technological change, let’s keep our spark alive, our passion strong, and embrace a better-than-good life.

Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries.

need, and we want to be the di erence makers. Most of us will, at some point, face questions about how to support our friends in their moment of need.

Here is what I have learned so far about those moments when you want to help but don’t know how:

• Be consistent, a force of positivity they can trust will be present.

• Listen so you understand the needs of the person struggling.

• Give help on the timeline of the person needing help.

• Be authentically yourself, lean into your strengths when you are trying to gure out how to help.

• Distance, being 5 minutes or 5,000 miles apart, is not a barrier friends feel. Act when your friend needs it.

is week I hope you will celebrate the friends you have. ey are incredible encouragers, some of your greatest treasures and they deserve your best.

I would love to hear about the friendships that have made a di erence in your life.

Jim Roome lives in Arvada with his wife Beth. He spent 34 years in public education. Lessons learned from the one two punch of being diagnosed with MS shortly before his best friend was diagnosed with terminal cancer led him into a new pursuit as a freelance writer and speaker. He uses his life experiences and love of stories to inspire, educate and encourage local, national and international audiences. Contact him at jim.roome@gmail.com.

Peggy Anne Jones Parker

March 20, 1934 - April 2, 2025

Peggy was born March 20, 1934 in Haddam, Kansas. She grew up on a farm outside of Talmo, Kansas. Peggy lived a simple life during the Great Depression. She loved her Kansas roots: sun owers, windmills, wheat elds and her KU Jayhawks.

She went to a one-room school with grades 1-8 with nine students. In eighth grade, she moved to a farm in Haddam, Kansas where she attended Haddam Rural High School from 1947-1951. She was in the choir, glee club, cheerleader, and on the spelling team in which she won numerous competitions. She was the valedictorian of her graduating class.

She received a scholarship to attend the University of Kansas, where she earned her degree in education in 1955. She was so proud of her diploma. She was president of her sorority, Alpha Delta Pi.

During her years at KU, she became an avid KU basketball fan. She attended every home game and loved to watch the Jayhawks play. Rock Chalk Jayhawk. March Madness was a very special event for her. She loved her basketball. She was given a lifetime pass to Littleton High School Basketball games as she would go and watch them even if she did not know anyone playing.

During her student teaching in Plainville, Kansas, Peggy met the love of her life, Joseph Parker. ey were married on June 24, 1956 in Belleville, Kansas. ey lived in Wichita and Houston before moving to Littleton, Colorado.

Peggy was known as a quiet person who got a lot done. She was a volunteer extraordinaire, always putting others before herself. She received many awards for her community service, including the Service to Mankind Award by the Highline Sertoma Club from 1989 to 1990. She also got the Freedom Day Award for her great community service, which the Founding Fathers wanted.

On November 11, 1987, Peggy Parker Day was declared. She won the Minori Yasui Award for her hard work and service as a volunteer in 1997. In 1998, the Littleton Independent named her Citizen of the Year for her outstanding service in the Littleton area.

She was on the Board of Directors for Interfaith

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. PARKER

Task Force, a non-pro t organization that assists low-income families for six years. She taught cooking classes for the HeadStart program to make healthy, nutritious, low priced meals for families.

She was the chairperson of the Arapahoe County Santa Shop for many years, making sure low income families had toys for their children at Christmas. is was a year-round commitment and she made sure all the kids had toys for Christmas. Peggy was most proud of her family. She attended every game, event and graduation of her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. She always wanted to know what everyone was doing. She was the heart of our homes, taught us all to be kind, help others and most of all, SMILE. She always said, “kindness matters and if you cannot say something nice, then don’t say it at all.” She loved the phrase “Stay Calm and Carry On.”

Her hobbies include sewing, teaching, Santa Claus Shop, bingo, reading Nicholas Sparks, listening to Kenny Rogers and John Denver, and of course, her grandkids and great-grandkids.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, son John; her parents Vivian and Chalon Jones and her brother Carroll Jones.

She is survived by her daughters Jan (Don) Walker, Jill Parker (Jill Bendel), Joy Schaefer Schaefer (John Quarton), her grandkids Stephani (Billy) Gaskins, Vanessa (Mike) Zelling, Chelsea (Josh) Hug, and Ryan Schaefer and two greatgrandchildren Liam Gaskins and Wyatt Zelling; numerous nieces and nephews and her cat Zoey. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Jean Parker, her best friend of 78 years, Anita Childerston, and all her special friends at StoneCreek of Littleton.

A special thanks to StoneCreek of Littleton Assisted Living Facility and Bloom Hospice for all that was done at her end of life. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Her positive attitude and warm smile brought joy to everyone around her. Her legacy of compassion and sel essness will forever guide us.

In lieu of owers, the family requests donations be made to Arapahoe Santa Shop, P.O. Box 2004, Littleton, CO 80161.

October 20, 1946 - April 6, 2025

Terry Lee Delp, 78, of Littleton, CO passed away April 6, 2025 at his home. He was born October 20, 1946 in Great Bend, KS to Jonas Brown and Lenora (Parker) Delp.

gol ng and drag racing and was a member of the VFW in Littleton, CO.

Terry grew up in Lenora, KS and was a 1964 graduate of Lenora High School. He went on to receive an associate’s degree from Hutchinson Community College and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Wyoming. He played basketball for the Hutchinson Community College Blue Dragons and the Wyoming University Cowboys. Terry served for the United States Army from 1968-1970. He was a Vietnam Bronze Star Recipient. Terry married Christy Lyn Campbell on May 5th in 1968. He worked as a project manager for Lockheed Martin. In his spare time, he enjoyed

Terry is survived by his sisters, Sandra Dunavan of Derby, KS and Lenora Cook of Garden City, KS and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jonas and Lenora Delp; wife, Christy Delp, and brother, Jonas Parker Delp.

Funeral services were held 10:30 am Monday, April 14, 2025 at the United Parish of Lenora. Burial with military honors followed in the Lenora East Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars and sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com

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Terry Lee Delp

Mind reader or magician?

And, one assumes, keep your cool in the process.

Kent Axell coming in May to Lone Tree Arts Center

BY MARC SHULGOLD SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

“ e Mind Reader.”

at’s the attention-grabbing headline on the ad for Kent Axell’s May 1 appearance at the Lone Tree Arts Center. But, cautions the star of the show, don’t take it literally. He doesn’t really read people’s minds.

On second thought, oh go head, if it makes you happy.

“What I do is not real,” Axell readily admits. “I’m a magician. Every mind-reader is a magician.”

But seeing is believing, after all, isn’t it?

Speaking by phone from his home in Las Vegas, where he performs regularly at the Mandalay Resort and Casino, Axell was certainly not about to give away any secrets of the act he’s been perfecting after 30 years of study.

Meanwhile, as a middle-schooler learning his trade, Axell discovered that magic was a way to impress his classmates at parties — particularly the girls. His life’s journey was set.

Just as audiences react di erently to magic acts, those practicing the art now are in two divided camps, he observed.

“ e eld has become the center of controversy lately, with debates about the psychic-spiritual element,” Axell said. “ ere are those who believe that the psychic ability actually exists. And there are a lot of mentalists who think it’s all some kind of lie.”

Wisely, Axell steers clear of taking sides with that discussion. His approach stresses the classic laws of magic.

“We operate on deception. It’s about misdirection. e better you are at those, the more convincing you are as a magician. But that doesn’t diminish the character of the show,” he said.

Once again, he reminds that he is simply an entertainer.

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“I’ve been doing mind-reading now for four years,” he said, referring to the show he bills as An Evening of Mischief and Magic.

Rather than let on whether he actually “reads” people’s minds or not, he preferred to talk about the e ect he has on audiences.

“When they’re watching a magic show, they’ll usually react one of two ways,” he said. “Some will think, ‘I don’t know how that worked,’ while others might think, ‘that guy’s psychic.’ Main thing is, they’re just enjoying the performance.”

“Much of my audience have never experienced a magic show before,” Axell said. “Up there onstage, you have to let your personality shine through, and play to the room. is is a family-friendly show where everyone participates.”

Indeed, videos on Axell’s website reveal volunteers reacting with dropped jaws to a slight-of-hand trick.

“I’ll o er a mix of tried-and-true tricks — you know, the number they guessed that’s in the envelope — with some that have a new feeling,” he said.

2:00PM • PACE CENTER

Smooth vocals and bold jazz sounds come together for an unforgettable night at the PACE Center with the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra and soul-sensation Larry Braggs.

So how did he get into the magical world of hocus-pocus? Axell remembers it well. A native of Manchester, Maine, he blames it all on an uncle.

“He showed me a trick when I was 9,” Axell said.

e kid was hooked.

“I went to the internet, I read books, I looked at videos. And I practiced a lot. at’s the part of being a magician you never see — the hours of practice,” Axell said.

Early on, Axell thought about going into theater, and appeared in some musicals and small productions. But magic kept calling. His early acts often featured tricks that failed to trick — part of the painful growth of becoming a magician.

“When a trick fails, it’s usually due to a technical di culty,” he explained. “So you work on the y, you nd a solution. In a card trick, you lose that card, so you have to gure out a way to nd that card.”

So, none of those psychic favorites such as: I’m feeling that there is someone here tonight who lost a relative named Margaret. Axell doesn’t go there.

“I’m not actually reading people. Occasionally, I will do what is known as a cold-reading,” Axell said.

“But I will say this — there will be a big shock at the end of the show that will make people understand why I call my show Mind Reader.”

True to the code of all magicians, Axell would say no more.

Axell will appear at 7 p.m. May 1 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. For more information on Axell, visit kentaxell.com. Call 720-509-1000 or visit lonetreeartscenter.org for ticketing information.

is coverage comes courtesy of a grant from the Littleton Arts and Culture Program. As a matter of policy, funders exercise no control over editorial decisions.

Magician Kent Axell, in the midst of one of his tricks, shares a moment with his audience while his blindfolded volunteer has no idea that a big surprise awaits.

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Her creativity doesn’t stop with her commissions. When working on personal projects, Falkenstine takes a free-spirited approach. She starts with throwing some paint on a canvas — not entirely sure what comes next, but ready to embark on the creative process.

“Sometimes, a lot of my paintings have just a ton of paint on it because I just haven’t found where it goes yet,” Falkenstine said.

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could have had,” she said.

In April 2020, she painted a mountain scene on her garage, which has since has been changed many times.

“I had people drive by and stop, and, you know, we had a mask on, we talked six feet away,” Falkenstine said. “Every day, someone would stop and tell me how much they appreciate something beautiful being done during this time. ey loved it.”

Falkenstine’s abstract art style has shaped her view on life and appreciation of imperfections.

Falkenstine has even transformed her garage into a makeshift art gallery. Located at 2217 W. Powers Ave. she displays her own work and that of other artists. Last year, she received a grant from the city’s Arts and Culture Board to install a heating and air conditioning split so that the garage-gallery can operate year-round.

“When I started the gallery — which is my husband’s garage so it’s free for me — I wanted to share it with other people. I wanted to give them the chance to get their art out there. A lot of the artists might be (displaying their work) for the rst time and that’s so scary,” she said.

Falkenstine started painting full time in 2019. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she took on the task of painting a mural on her garage.

“It was the most wonderful experience I

She took sculpting classes at Arapahoe Community College and fell in love with sculptures, and ventured to learn how to make paper sculptures from another artist and started making a pelican.

e teaching artist said the pelican’s tail was too long and the feet were splayed out, to which Falkenstine responded that she knew, but she wasn’t going to x it.

“He’s got double the tail and he was crashlanding, so that’s why his feet are all splayed out,” she recalled saying to justify her sculpture.

She then remembered when she taught a rst-grade art class where the students were tasked with coloring in an image of a penguin.

A girl in the class threw away her page after she colored it, claiming it was horrible.

“I got it out of the trash and said, ‘it’s beautiful, but I want you to come around the class

with me,’” she said. “I said, ‘see, every single one of these (penguins) are good, right?’ She goes, ‘yes,’ and I said, ‘and they’re all di erent, and I really want you to see that it doesn’t matter that it doesn’t look like the others. You want it to be you.’”

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art at the show

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Krista Falkenstine’s artwork is showing at the Stanton Gallery in Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center through April 29.

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“Spring Renewal,” acrylic on canvas by Krista Falkenstine, currently on display at the Stanton Gallery in Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center through April 29.

Pirates baseball player back as assistant coach

Mason Robertson is 2020 grad of Englewood High School

BY CASEY CHEATUM

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e last time Mason Robertson set foot on the Englewood High School baseball eld was in the spring of 2020. en a senior, he was preparing for his fourth and nal season of Pirates baseball and his nal chapter as a student-athlete at Englewood.

But like many other schools and sports across the country, just days before the beginning of the season, COVID-19 shut down the world. Robertson’s Englewood baseball days were done, or so he thought.

Five years later, Robertson has returned to Englewood and rejoined the Pirates’ baseball program as an assistant coach for the 2025 season.

“ ey say distance makes the heart grow fonder,” said Robertson before the rst pitch of Englewood’s matchup against Je erson County last Wednesday. e rst-year coach is thrilled to begin this journey at his alma mater.

Robertson was a multi-sport athlete at Englewood. Juggling baseball, basketball and football, he was tangled in Englewood athletics year-round.

His familiarity with the baseball program has been a huge help for the players, said Head Coach Lance Lammers.

“He can easily relate to the guys because he played here recently,” said Lammers in his rst season at the helm after the departure of longtime coach Kyle Brink. “He’s familiar with teams like Arvada, Fort Lupton and Weld Central, so he can easily make connections with the guys and other teams that we play against.”

After graduating, Robertson left for Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, where he played for the Cobbers football team. His time away from Englewood heightened his appreciation for his hometown community.

“ is is a very unique community right

outside of the big city,” he said. “You have a lot of kids that are playing multiple sports and doing multiple things inside the school, and it’s a very proud community that I think people kind of overlook sometimes.”

Lammers, who was an assistant under Brink before his promotion, had the opportunity to coach Robertson in his junior year and said he was thrilled to have the opportunity to add him to his coaching sta .

“When he rst approached me, it was a no-brainer,” said Lammers. “He’s a great guy who played in the program and wants to give back to the community. He was very successful with baseball at EHS and has been a huge part of the coaching sta .”

As a player for three seasons from 2017 to 2019, Robertson appeared in 43 games for Englewood, primarily as shortstop.

In 2019, while underneath Lammers, Robertson led the team in runs (24) and tied for the team lead in hits (21). His success on the plate resulted in success around the diamond as well, as he was the team leader in stolen bases (12), not once being thrown out while stealing.

Upon returning to Englewood, Robertson began working at a local gym, where he often saw and interacted with Lammers. An opportunity to join the Pirates’ baseball program as an assistant arose, and not on accident.

“I’d always talk to him about baseball and kind of recollect and remember about playing baseball and as a coach, obviously at that time and then me as a player, and I told him if you ever need help with batting practice or anything like that, go ahead and give me a shout,” Robertson said.

Lammers loved the idea, and just like that, Robertson was a Pirate once again.

As a rst-time coach, he now has a new appreciation for the game, he said. He doesn’t resent how his time as a player ended, but acknowledges that as players, no one wants to give up the game that they love. He’s quickly learned how rewarding the game can be from the coaches’ side.

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Mason Robertson chats with sophomore RJ Cullyford (4) outside of the dugout before the start of the inning.

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Discover tips for a fresh start from local experts

BY ISABEL GUZMAN ISABEL@COTLN.ORG

As the days grow longer and da odils bloom, the arrival of spring brings more than just warmer weather. Pollen levels rise and dust bunnies hop around long after Easter.

Consequently, people emerge from winter hibernation to declutter closets and scrub oorboards with the start of the new season, marking the start of spring cleaning season.

While it is currently spring only in the northern hemisphere, multiple cultures across the globe are linked to spring cleaning.

One of the earliest references of the practice is generally acknowledged in the Jewish observance of Passover, which typically occurs in March or April, and lasts for about a week.

During this time, homes are cleaned to remove chametz — leavened grains like wheat or barley — symbolizing their swift departure from Egypt, when they couldn’t wait for the bread to nish baking.

In preparation for Good Friday and Easter Sunday, Catholic churches undergo thorough cleanings on Maundy ursday, exhibiting puri cation and readiness for the sacred days ahead.

Celebrated in March, Nowruz, which means “new day” in Persian, includes kh ne-tak n or “shaking the house,” where families deep-clean their homes to

sweep away the past and welcome new beginnings.

In ailand, Songkran, which is a two-day festival in April, marks the ai New Year with the cleaning of homes and public spaces. Water plays a central role as people splash it on each other and Buddha statues to cleanse bad luck and invite blessings.

Known as “death cleaning,” Sweden’s philosophy, Döstädning, involves decluttering possessions to simplify life and ease burdens — a practical approach that conveys letting go of things that are no longer needed. Döstädning isn’t limited to a certain time of the year, but is rather instilled as a lifestyle.

Spring cleaning has remained a tradition for many, and local experts around the Denver metro area are weighing in with tips and tricks to tidy a home inside and out.

Health benefits

Spring cleaning isn’t just about aesthetics — it also o ers tangible health bene ts:

• Reduces allergens like pollen, mold and dust mites.

• Eliminates bacteria and viruses that can cause illness.

• Improves indoor air quality by removing pollutants.

• Decreases stress by creating a clean, organized environment.

• Enhances safety by reducing clutter that could cause trips or falls.

Tree pollen is a signi cant allergen during Colorado’s springtime, with elm, cottonwood, oak and maple trees being common culprits, according to Wyndly, an allergy-based healthcare company.

Pollen counts tend to be highest midday and evening, leaving the morning as the only time when outdoor allergens are at their lowest counts and the best time to ventilate homes, said Ryan Buckley, a doctor at Colorado Allergy & Asthma Centers.

For the indoors, Buckley recommends cleaning with products that are free of dyes and fragrances and using the minimum amount possible.

“Some over-the-counter cleaning products can irritate the airways,” he said. “If you are particularly sensitive to cleaning products, ventilate the area while cleaning.”

Buckley warned that making at-home cleaning solutions should be done cautiously, and advised against mixing vinegar and bleach as it can produce a hazardous chlorine gas.

Buckley also emphasized the importance of installing the correct air lter grade in central HVAC systems to trap allergens e ectively.

“If appropriate, consider running the system on ventilation mode periodically — for example, 15 minutes every one hour — to help move air through the lter and facilitate allergen removal, (and) replace lters as recommended by the manufacturer,” he said.

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Buckley recommends placing a dehumidi er in bathrooms or basements that tend to be high in humidity levels, which can contribute to mold growth. He said indoor humidity levels should ideally be 40 to 50%, and added that anything lower can be too drying and aggravate allergy symptoms.

“If despite e ective cleaning e orts, you continue to have allergy symptoms, it is a good idea to undergo an allergy evaluation by a board-certi ed allergist,” Buckley said. “ ere are a variety of treatment options from over-the-counter medications to prescription therapies, including allergen immunotherapy. If needed, allergy testing can help identify potential triggers and better guide therapy to help you remain symptom-free.”

Organization strategies

Dedicating a whole day to this season’s deep cleaning is how some decide to tackle the tasks, while others prefer to break it up over multiple days.

MaidPro, a cleaning company that has locally owned and operated businesses around Denver’s metro area, says on its website that breaking it up “is perfect for homeowners with busy schedules who can’t commit to an entire day of cleaning” but adds that “you must stay committed and ensure you don’t slack o toward the end of your spring cleaning.”

Many say that organization is key to e cient spring cleaning. ey include Cody Galloway, co-

founder of TULA, a service that helps “create more balance in life.”

By completing clients’ to-do lists — such as laundry, grocery shopping, meal planning and home organization — TULA came out of necessity to help clients who are inundated by life’s tasks, Galloway said.

“You stare at your endless to-do list while being stretched very thin at both work and at home and think, ‘there has to be a better way,’” she said. “So, we made one.”

TULA was founded in 2020 in Denver and has since spread its services to Boulder and Aspen, in addition to out-of-state locations, including Texas, Virginia, Arizona, Montana and North Carolina.

Galloway said TULA has a clientele that consists of busy parents and professionals, and anyone who just needs an extra set of hands.

Prioritizing deep-cleaning and decluttering tasks can be di cult, so Galloway recommends starting with the most overwhelming areas rst.

“If looking at your closet makes you break out in a cold sweat, that’s the place to start,” she said. “Tackle one category at a time — clothes, then shoes, then accessories — so you don’t end up sitting on the oor reminiscing over an old concert T-shirt or your painting overalls for two hours.”

Galloway recommends that spring cleaners invest in label makers and clear bins to organize the home.

“If you can’t see what’s inside, you’ll forget it exists,” she said.

While organizing, Galloway said implementing the “one-year rule” mindset is essential: “If you haven’t used it in a year, it’s time to part ways,” she said.

“ONE-YEAR RULE. IF YOU HAVEN’T

USED IT IN A YEAR, IT’S TIME TO PART WAYS.”

Cody Galloway, co-founder of TULA

Clothing donations

Clothing, accessories and other donations can be made to local Goodwills and Arc rift Stores, and family-owned stores such as 2nd Time Around rift in Aurora. e thrift store opened in 2020 and continues to be family-operated, focusing on providing high-quality items for low costs.

Local H&M stores collect unwanted garments and sort them for rewear as secondhand clothing, reused to make other products such as a cleaning cloth, or recycled and shredded to be remade into other materials. ose who donate clothes or textiles to the store also receive a coupon to use on their next H&M purchase, according to its website, hm.com. e success of a spring cleaning project is “when you walk into your space and breathe easier,” Galloway said. “When you can nd your favorite sweater in under 10 seconds. When your kitchen counter isn’t a dumping ground for mail and mystery items. And, most importantly, when you don’t immediately start adding things back to your to-do list because for once, it’s already handled. And if you can actually park in your garage again? at’s a big win.”

TULA takes on the tasks that their clients need to cross o their to-do lists.

TAMARA MCTAVISH PHOTOGRAPHY

Maintaining a clean and organized environment can reduce stress.

TAMARA MCTAVISH PHOTOGRAPHY

BASEBALL

“I don’t think there’s a better experience than coaching a kid, coaching an athlete and having them succeed and seeing, seeing their emotions play out on the eld,” Robertson said. “I think that trumps any sort of success I had as a player, and it’s way more important to me to see them succeed, so it’s been special.”

Lammers lauded Robertson’s rapid growth in his new role. Pairing him with fellow assistant and in eld coach Jon Metz, Robertson has brought a refreshing dynamic to the program.

“ e transition from athlete to coach is a big one, but he’s taken it and run with it. Rather than performing, you’re the one teaching.” Lammers said. “[ e play-

ers] loved having him around as he’s a steady presence who thinks along with the game and can help hitters in addition.”

Returning to the community that gave him so much after some time away has been very comforting for Robertson, and he’s thrilled he has this opportunity to give back to the community through the Englewood baseball program.

His time in Englewood athletics, ranging from Pirate Youth Sports to Englewood High School, was a huge building block in shaping the person he is today, he said, and he’s excited to see more young athletes in the community grow.

“I just want to give back to the community and to help these kids succeed in whatever they want to do,” Robertson said. “Whether it be athletics, just general life stu and just growing into good young men that serve their community as well, wherever it may be.”

Mason Robertson and Roman Diaz (5) fist-bump following a play through first base. PHOTO BY CASEY CHEATUM

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JUNIOR ALFREDO RAMIREZ

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NOTICES

make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 12, BLOCK 4, ALGONQUIN ACRES AMENDED PLAT OF BLOCKS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 AND 6, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 6691 South Abilene Way, Centennial, CO 80111. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/04/2025, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334

South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 4/10/2025

Last Publication: 5/8/2025

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 02/11/2025

Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Amanda Ferguson #44893

Heather Deere #28597

Toni M. Owan #30580

Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155

Attorney File # CO24215

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. 0084-2025

First Publication: 4/10/2025

Last Publication: 5/8/2025

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0022-2025

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On January 17, 2025, 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)

Wendy Ellis

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Wachovia Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Arvest Bank

Date of Deed of Trust

March 25, 2002

County of Recording Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 02, 2002

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B2060631 Book: N/A Page: Original Principal Amount

$151,950.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $83,749.05

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 28, BLOCK 1, FIRST REPLAT OF SOUTHPARK SUBDIVISION FILING NUMBER 9, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 2914 West Long Circle Unit C, Littleton, CO 80120.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and De-

PUBLIC NOTICES

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0088-2025

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On February 11, 2025, 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) Antonino E Smith AND Christine M Smith

Original Beneficiary(ies) ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. , as Trustee for Park Place Securities, Inc. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-WHQ3

Date of Deed of Trust

March 04, 2005

County of Recording Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 09, 2005

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)

B5033308

Original Principal Amount

$93,500.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$56,514.93

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION PARCEL ID NUMBER: 207715414010

Purported common address: 5819 S PEARL STREET, CENTENNIAL, CO 80121.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

LOT 6, BLOCK 11, HERITAGE GREENS, 7TH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 5256 E MINERAL CIR, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/04/2025, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 4/10/2025

Last Publication: 5/8/2025 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

DATE: 01/31/2025 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0090-2025

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On February 11, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

JANETTE M BIRMINGHAM

Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt TRUIST BANK

Date of Deed of Trust

May 03, 2013

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 07, 2013

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)

D3056584

Original Principal Amount

$177,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$135,523.81

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 of the terms thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 10, BLOCK 1, OXFORD HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 4180 S JASON ST, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/04/2025, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 4/10/2025

Last Publication: 5/8/2025

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 02/11/2025 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Alison L Berry #34531 N. April Winecki #34861

David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 19-022497

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

0088-2025 LEGAL DESCRIPTION Unit 5819, Green Oaks Townhomes, according to the Map thereof filed with the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado, February 24, 1981, as defined and described in the Condominium Declaration for Green Oaks Townhomes, similarly filed and recorded February 24, 1981, in Book 3370 at Page 404, together with the exclusive use of Parking Space 5819, a limited common element shown on said map, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Legal

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/04/2025, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 4/10/2025

Last Publication: 5/8/2025

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 02/11/2025

Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Anna Johnston #51978

Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557

Carly Imbrogno #59533

Randall M. Chin #31149

David W. Drake #43315

Ryan Bourgeois #51088

Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711

Attorney File # 00000010354330

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. 0090-2025 First Publication: 4/10/2025

Last Publication: 5/8/2025

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0038-2025

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On January 21, 2025, 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)

Louise B Hoffman & Gregory J Hoffman Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERs") as nominee for Coldwell Banker Mortgage, Its Successors and Assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

NewRez LLC

d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing

Date of Deed of Trust

January 22, 2010

County of Recording Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

January 25, 2010

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D0007694

Original Principal Amount

$417,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$293,253.44

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 5, GREENWOOD HIGHLANDS FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

Purported common address: 4 Windover Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80121.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§ 38-35-109(5) LEGAL DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER'S AFFIDAVIT RECORDED 9/28/2022 AT RE-

CEPTION NO. E2098930 IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY.

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/21/2025, 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: 3/27/2025

Last Publication: 4/24/2025

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: 01/21/2025

Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Erin Croke #46557

Steven Bellanti #48306

Holly Shilliday #24423

Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755

McCarthy & Holthus LLP

7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122

Attorney File # CO-24-996081-LL

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. 0038-2025

First Publication: 3/27/2025

Last Publication: 4/24/2025

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0031-2025

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On January 21, 2025, 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)

Ashleigh Czarnek AND Michael H. Czarnek

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current

County of Recording Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 25, 2020

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) E0110102

Original Principal Amount

$300,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $274,016.25

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT FIVE (5), BLOCK FORTY-SEVEN (47), CENTENNIAL ACRES SEVENTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

PARCEL ID NUMBER: 2077-08-3-08-038

Purported common address: 3328 W Monmouth Ave, Englewood, CO 80110-6337.

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, 05/21/2025, 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: 3/27/2025

Last Publication: 4/24/2025

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: 01/21/2025

Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Alison L Berry #34531

N. April Winecki #34861

David R. Doughty #40042

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

Attorney File # 24-033833

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. 0031-2025

First Publication: 3/27/2025

Last Publication: 4/24/2025

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0030-2025

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On January 21, 2025, 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)

Leslie E. Baker, V and Kaitlyn Baker who acquired title as Kaitlyn A. Ashcroft

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation, its successors

PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/04/2025, 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.

ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 02/07/2025

Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s)

First Publication: 3/27/2025

Last Publication: 4/24/2025

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: 01/28/2025

Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Erin Croke #46557

Steven Bellanti #48306

Holly Shilliday #24423

Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755

McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122

Attorney File # CO-24-1005349-LL

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. 0051-2025

First Publication: 3/27/2025

Last Publication: 4/24/2025

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent City and County Public Notice

CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF LEGAL PUBLICATION MIGRATION TO CITY’S WEBSITE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that legal notices for Centennial public hearings, proposed legislative actions, and final approvals are now available online. Visit centennialco.gov/ legalnotices to see when City Council or the Planning and Zoning Commission will review proposed legislation and determine next steps. Public hearings provide an opportunity for community members to share comments on proposed actions.

The Planning and Zoning Commission holds public hearings for land use cases on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, with City Council making the final decision at a future meeting. Regular Council meetings, including public hearings, take place on the first and third Tuesday of each month. View meeting agendas at centennialco.gov/agendas.

/s/ Christina Lovelace, CMC City Clerk

Legal Notice NO. Arap 2238

First Publication: February 27, 2025

Second:March 6, 2025

Third: March 13, 2025

Fourth:March 20, 2025

Fifth: March 27, 2025

Sixth: April 3, 2025

Seventh:April 10, 2025

Eighth:April 17, 2025

Ninth: April 24, 2025

Tenth: May 1, 2025

Eleventh:May 8, 2025

Twelth: Last Publication: May 15, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Public Notice

CITY OF LITTLETON PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ZONING MATTER

Notice is hereby given that the following public hearing will be held by the City of Littleton at the Littleton Center, 2255 West Berry Avenue, Littleton, Colorado:

To consider several ordinances amending the text of the Unified Land Use Code (Title 10 of the City Code) to implement the 2024 State Legislative items related to accessory dwelling units (ADUs), minimum parking, occupancy limits and landscaping on nonresidential properties. Staff will also propose text amendments as they relate to the platting process, and the process of mailing notifications.

All those wishing to be heard should be present at the time and place stated.

PLANNING COMMISSION Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. on April 28, 2025

For more information, call the Littleton Planning Division at 303-795-8076 or contact city staff at planningprojects@littletongov.org. Further information regarding the proposed code amendments may be found on https:// online.encodeplus.com/regs/littleton-co-cc/ rfc.aspx?secid=3002#secid-3002.

Legal Notice No. Arap 2452

First Publication: April 17, 2025

Last Publication: April 17, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent Metropolitan Districts

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

§1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Dove Valley Metropolitan District, Arapahoe County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are declared elected for the following terms of office:

Name Term:

VACANT: Second Regular Election, May 2027

Kevin Collins: Next Regular Election, May 2029

VACANTNext Regular Election, May 2029

VACANTNext Regular Election, May 2029

/s/ David Solin

(Designated Election Official)

Contact Person for the District: David Solin

303-987-0835

141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228

303-987-2032

dsolin@sdmsi.com

Legal Notice No. Arap 2453

First Publication: April 17, 2025

Last Publication: April 17, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

SOUTHGLENN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to

§1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on March 4, 2025, there were not more candidates than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, for the Southglenn Metropolitan District (the “District”). Therefore, the election for the District to be held on May 6, 2025 is hereby cancelled.

The following offices remain vacant:

VACANT: May 2029

VACANT: May 2029

/s/ Ashley B. Frisbie

Designated Election Official Contact Person for the District: Clint C. Waldron, Esq.

WHITE BEAR ANKELE

TANAKA & WALDRON

Attorneys at Law

2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, CO 80122

(303) 858-1800

Legal Notice No. Arap 2449

First Publication: April 17, 2025

Last Publication: April 17, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Public Notice

CITY OF SHERIDAN

NOTICE OF MINOR SUBDIVISION

April 4, 2025

Dear Property Owner or Tenant,

The City of Sheridan’s Planning and Zoning Department has received an application for a minor subdivision for property located at 4301 S. Santa Fe Dr. The owner of this property has applied for approval of a minor subdivision to consolidate three parcels.

Per Sheridan Municipal Code Sec. 55-44(b) (3), written notification of the minor subdivision is required for all real property owners within 300 feet of the subject subdivision. Please note the following:

1) A copy of this minor subdivision is available for your review during normal business hours, at the Sheridan Municipal Center; 2) You have 14 days, from the date of mailing, to submit written comments or objections, to the City.

If you have any questions regarding this application, or wish to submit written comments or objections, please contact the City at the following:

Ari Zack Snow

City of Sheridan Planning and Zoning Department 4101 S. Federal Blvd. Sheridan, CO 80110

Office: 303-438-3208

Email: planner@ci.sheridan.co.us

Legal Notice No. Arap 2448

First Publication: April 17, 2025

Last Publication: April 24 2025

Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

SOUTHGLENN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to §1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on March 4, 2025, there were not more candidates than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, for the Southglenn

Metropolitan District No. 2 (the “District”).

Therefore, the election for the District to be held on May 6, 2025 is hereby cancelled. The following offices remain vacant:

VACANT: May 2029

VACANT: May 2029

/s/ Ashley B. Frisbie

Designated Election Official

Contact Person for the District: Clint C. Waldron, Esq.

WHITE BEAR ANKELE

TANAKA & WALDRON

Attorneys at Law

2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, CO 80122 (303) 858-1800

Legal Notice No. Arap 2450

First Publication: April 17, 2025

Last Publication: April 17, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

ITB #1-24-1 Littleton High School

Roof Replacement Project Phase Two

Notice is hereby given that Littleton Public Schools in the county of Arapahoe will on May 8, 2025 pay retainage and make final settlement with Empire Roofing and Sheet Metal for services related to the Second Phase of the roof replacement project at Littleton High School. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the contractor identified above or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid, by the contractor or subcontractor, must file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which statement must be filed on May 8, 2025. Claims must be submitted to the Board of Education of Littleton Public Schools at the school district’s Property Management Department, 5776 S. Crocker Street, Littleton, CO. 80120 on May 8, 2025. Final Settlement will be made and verified claims must be timely filed with Littleton Public Schools. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim, Dated: April 9, 2025

Legal Notice No. Arap 2458

First Publication: April 17, 2025

Last Publication: May 1, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent Not consecutive publications

Summons and Sheriff Sale

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO

Arapahoe County District Court 7325 S Potomac St Centennial, CO 80112 303-649-6355 Case No.: 2025CV030014 Division: 204

Plaintiff: THE CONSERVATORY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v. Defendants: DAVID YUN; HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE

Case No.: 2025CV030014 Division: 204

Attorneys for Plaintiff: ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC

Hal R. Kyles, #23891 1445 Market St., Suite 350 Denver, Colorado 80202

Phone Number: (720) 221-9780 Matter ID #2751.0143

SUMMONS [BY PUBLICATION]

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:

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 in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.

This is an action of foreclosure pursuant to Rule 105, C.R.C.P. to the real property

situate in Aurora, Colorado more particularly described as Lot 6, Block 72, Conservatory Subdivision Filing No. 1, City of Aurora, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Dated: March 31, 2025.

ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC

By:/s/Hal R. Kyles Hal R. Kyles, #23891

This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(g), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.

Legal Notice No. Arap 2421

First Publication: April 10, 2025

Last Publication: May 8, 2025

Published in The Littleton Independent Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO

Case No.: 2024CV030782 Division: 204 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

Plaintiff: THE ASPENS TOWNHOMES, a Colorado nonprofit corporation

v. Defendants: GAIL SEATON HUMBERT TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 9, 2007; QUICKEN LOANS INC; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; CROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC; ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE

This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR DECREE FOR JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE dated December 3, 2024, and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq., by The Aspens Townhomes, the current holder of a lien recorded on January 8, 2021 at Rec. No. E1003683, in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of the Aspens by B.H. Miller, recorded on September 18, 1972 at Reception No. 1313863 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The Declaration and notices, as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of The Aspens Townhomes,

Regarding: Parcel 1: Lot 1, Block 2, the Aspens, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Parcel 2: An appurtenant easement as shown and designated as Easement C-A, over Lot 4, as shown on Exhibit B of the Declaration of Covenants, conditions and restrictions of the Aspens, recorded September 13, 1992 in Book 2058 at Page 576. County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known and numbered as: 14342 E Arizona Ave, Aurora, CO 80012 TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Sheriff's Office of the county of Arapahoe, State of Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 22nd day of May 2025, 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 THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. **

ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202

DATED: February 18, 2025

Tyler S. Brown, Sherriff County of Arapahoe, Colorado

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No. Arap 2232

First Publication: March 27, 2025

Last Publication: April 24, 2025

Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110

Misc. Private Legals

Public Notice

NOTICE OF DEMAND FOR DUPLICATE STOCK CERTIFICATES (Pursuant to C.R.S. § 7-42-113 et seq.)

LAST CHANCE DITCH COMPANY No. 2

A duly signed and notarized notice has been filed with The Last Chance Ditch Company No. 2 in accordance with sections 7 42-114 to 7-42-117 of the C.R.S, stating: “Statement that Stock Certificate has been Lost, State of Colorado, County of Denver. I, Kenneth A. Breitenbach, being first duly sworn, state as follows: 1. I am the Owner of the Last Chance Ditch Company No. 2 Stock Certificate for 0.1 (1/2”) shares; 2. The Last Chance Ditch Company No. 2 Stock Certificate for 0.1 (1/2”) shares has been lost, mislaid or destroyed; 3. The Last Chance Ditch Company No. 2 Stock Certificate for 0.1 (1/2”)

was necessary to develop the diversion of water to and from the North Reservoir Complex: i. Howe-Haller A and B Reservoirs: Repaired south slope of HoweHaller A Reservoir that was damaged during a 2023 spring storm. The total project cost was approximately $71,800. ii. Dunes Dam and Reservoir: A. Completed annual operations and maintenance including annual dam safety inspections with SEO at Dunes Dam and survey for movement. B. Denver Water began filling Dunes and Tanabe Reservoirs by gravity from the Fulton Ditch in February 2018. C. In 2017, United Power Inc. provided construction services for required electrical instrumentation and control for Dunes Reservoir valve connection vault operation. The total project cost was approximately $26,000. iii. Hazeltine Reservoir: A. In 2021, Concrete Express, Inc., provided mining services to remove material from Hazeltine Reservoir. The total project cost was approximately $5,927,000. B. In 2022, Olsson Associates performed a hydraulic analysis of the Hazeltine Reservoir Spillway. The total project cost was approximately $14,000. C. In 2022, Guarantee Electrical Contracting LLC provided estimating, constructability, and value engineering assessment services for the North Complex Hazeltine Pump Station Site Electrical Project. The total project cost was approximately $2,600. D. In 2022, Alden Research Laboratory Inc. provided structural and architectural design services for Phase 1 of the North Complex Hazeltine Pump Station and Complex EI&C Project. The total project cost was approximately $569,000. E. In 2022, W.W. Wheeler and Associates provided engineering services to design and construct a spillway on the Hazeltine embankment adjacent to the South Platte River. The total project cost was approximately $241,000. F. In 2023, Guarantee Electrical Contracting LLC provided all labor, materials, and equipment for the North Complex Hazeltine Pump Station Site Electrical project. The total project cost was approximately $2,105,000. iv. Tanabe Reservoir: A. In 2017, Environmental Logistics provided all labor, materials, and equipment for the Tanabe Reservoir Fencing and Roadway Improvements project. The total project cost was approximately $373,000. v. Work Generally Related to North Reservoir Complex. A. In 2017, United Power Inc. provided construction services for required electrical instrumentation and control for the North Reservoir Complex. The total project cost was approximately $7,000. B. In 2017, Shannon & Wilson Inc. provided support for a geotechnical field exploration of the Hazeltine and Howe-Haller B reservoir cells. The total project cost was approximately $19,000. C. In 2017, RE Monks Construction LLC provided all labor, materials, and equipment for the Hazeltine/ Howe Haller B Reservoirs temporary platform fill slope repair. The total project cost was approximately $533,000. D. In 2018, JDR Engineering Inc. provided conceptual level civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering for the Interim Pump Station Study at the North Reservoir Complex. The total project cost was approximately $32,000. E. In 2022, Garney Companies LLC provided Phase 1 Design Assistance Contractor Services for the North Reservoir Complex. The total project cost was approximately $154,000. F. In 2022, Carollo Engineers Inc. provided engineering services to estimate the treatment cost for uranium, selenium, and PFAS in a groundwater source. The total project cost was approximately $61,000. G. In 2022, HRS Water Consultants Inc. provided hydrogeologic consulting to design a test of the North Reservoir Complex’s Mounding Drain. The total project cost was approximately $135,000. H. In 2023, Clemson Engineering Hydraulics Inc. provided a scaled physical model of the North Reservoir Complex facility station design to ensure Hydraulic Institute Standard compliance. The total project cost was approximately $65,000. I.

interest. a.

and County of Denver Acting by and through its Board of Water

12th Avenue Denver, CO 80204 b. Burlington Ditch, Reservoir and Land Company 80 South 27th Avenue Brighton, CO 80601 c. Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company 80 South 27th Avenue Brighton, CO 80601 d. Wellington Reservoir Company 80 South 27th Avenue Brighton, CO 80601 e. Henrylyn Irrigation District 29490 County Road 14 Keenesburg, CO 80643 f. Metro Water Recovery 6450 York Street Denver, CO 80229 g. South Adams County Water and Sanitation District 6595 East 70th Avenue Commerce City, CO 80022 h. Fulton Irrigating Ditch Company 25 South 4th Avenue Brighton, CO 80601

THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of MAY 2025 (forms available on www.courts. state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.

Legal Notice No. Arap 2455

First Publication: April 17, 2025

Last Publication: April 17, 2025

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Notice to Creditors

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Doris Jean Coleman, Case Number: 2025PR98

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 4, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Baysore & Christian Fiduciary Services,

LLC

Karen Miller, Person Giving Notice

7000 E. Belleview Ave. – STE 150 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. Arap 2375

First Publication: April 3, 2025

Last Publication: April 17, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Robert Harvey Pickering, a/k/a Robert H. Pickering, a/k/a Robert Pickering, a/k/a Bob Pickering, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30154

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 Monday, August 4, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Terri Lynne Roberts

Personal Representative

c/o Miller & Law, P.C., 1900 W. Littleton Boulevard Littleton CO 80120

Legal Notice No. Arap 2393

First Publication: April 3, 2025

Last Publication: April 17, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Leontine E. More, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR030248

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Stephen Allen More

Personal Representative

C/O Breeze Trusts & Estates, LLC 10465 Park Meadows Drive, Suite 108 Lone Tree, CO 80124

Legal Notice No. Arap 2411

First Publication: April 10, 2025

Last Publication: April 24, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Marjorie Jean Curry, a/k/a Marjorie J. Curry,

a/k/a Marge Curry, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR030220

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 Monday, August 11, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

John W. Curry, Personal Representative 3388 S. Fellet Court Lakewood, Colorado 80227

Legal Notice No. Arap 2408

First Publication: April 10, 2025

Last Publication: April 24, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independentv PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Jesse Frank Brown, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR129

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 Monday, August 4, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Alan Brown, Personal Representative 1111 86th Ave, Unit R304 Greeley, CO 80634

Legal Notice No. Arap 2373

First Publication: April 3, 2025

Last Publication: April 17, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Brian Roy Vogt, also known as Brian R. Vogt, also known as Brian Vogt, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30354

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 Monday, August 11, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

F. Robert Lee, Personal Representative 7622 S Spotswood Court Littleton, Colorado 80120

Legal Notice No. Arap 2435

First Publication: April 10, 2025

Last Publication: April 24, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of DARYAL BRUCELL SMITH, a/k/a DARYAL B. SMITH, Deceased. Case No. 2025PR30260

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 11, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Gayle Orr-Smith, Co-Personal Representative

Danielle Trimiew, Co-Personal Representative c/o Brian Landy, Attorney 4201 E. Yale Ave., Suite 110 Denver, CO 80222

Legal Notice No. Arap 2403

First Publication: April 10, 2025 Last Publication: April 24, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Bruce R. Brookens, aka Bruce Brookens, Deceased Case Number: 25PR30344

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 Monday, August 18, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Priscilla R. Brookens

Personal Representative 5455 Landmark Place #1109 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111

Legal Notice No. Arap 2459

First Publication: April 17, 2025 Last Publication: May 1, 2025 Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Ahmad I. Alkayali, Deceased

Case Number: 2025PR30312

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

/s/ David F. Steinhoff

David F. Steinhoff, #9980

Atty for Personal Representative

Solem Woodward & McKinley, PC

750 W Hampden Ave Ste 505 Englewood, CO 80110

Legal Notice No. Arap 2416

First Publication: April 10, 2025 Last Publication: April 24, 2025

Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JENNIFER L. TORKE, also known as JENNIFER LYNN TORKE, and JENNIFER TORKE, Deceased

Case Number: 2025PR30272

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 Monday, August 11, 2025or the claims may be forever barred.

Joshua Conaway Personal Representative 3301 San Mateo Boulevard NE Albuquerque, NM 87110

Legal Notice No. Arap 2415

First Publication: April 10, 2025

Last Publication: April 24, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Robert Jack Goldfarb, a/k/a Robert J. Goldfarb, a/k/a Robert Goldfarb and Jack Goldfarb, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30197

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Karen Mary Goldman

Personal Representative 22 Jerome Avenue Newton, MA 02465

Legal Notice No. Arap 2420

First Publication: April 10, 2025

Last Publication: April 24, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Carole Kay Lohr, a/k/a Carole K. Lohr, a/k/a Carole Lohr, and Carole Kay Reikofski Lohr, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30332

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to:

District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 S. Potomac St., #100 Centennial, CO 80112 on or before August 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jeffrey D. Reikofski,

Personal Representative c/o Law Office of Byron K. Hammond, LLC 4500 Cherry Creek Drive South, Suite 960Denver, CO 80246

Legal Notice No. Arap 2424

First Publication: April 10, 2025

Last Publication: April 24, 2025

Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Linnea Kay Maestas, aka Linnea K. Maestas, aka Linnea Maestas, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30276

All persons having claims against the abovenamed Estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Arapahoe County District Court on or before August 4, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Tanya L. Bower, Personal Representative 7249 South Alkire Street, Unit 104 Littleton, CO 80127

Legal Notice No. Arap 2780

First Publication: April 3, 2025

Last Publication: April 17, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Jesus Alaniz, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR030180

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 Monday August 4, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Maricela Sanchez Alaniz c/o Springer & Steinberg, P.C.

Person Giving Notice 1400 S. Colorado Boulevard Denver, CO 80222

Legal Notice No. Arap 2392

First Publication: April 3, 2025

Last Publication: April 17, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Frederick Gary Hawley, a/k/a Frederick G. Hawley, a/k/a Frederick Hawley, a/k/a Fred Hawley, a/k/a F.G. Hawley, Deceased Case No. 2025PR030274

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 August 18, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ida Valdez, Personal Representative c/o Brian Landy, Attorney 4201 E. Yale Ave., Suite 110 Denver, CO 80222

Legal Notice No. Arap 2442

First Publication: April 17, 2025

Last Publication: May 1, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Michael Goldfogel, a/k/a Mike Goldfogel, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30213

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

/s/ Courtney D. Bine Courtney D. Bine, #57977

Attorney to the Personal Representative 5251 DTC Parkway, Suite 825 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. Arap 2400

First Publication: April 10, 2025

Last Publication: April 24, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert Hideo Shigemura, also known as Robert H. Shigemura, also known as Robert Shigemura, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR030223

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before August 4, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Evan Leach, Personal Representative 533 Poplar Avenue San Bruno, CA 94066

Legal Notice No. Arap 2374

First Publication: April 3, 2025

Last Publication: April 17, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Charles Steven Mumey, aka Charles S. Mumey, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30330

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Tamra A. Palmer Attorney to the Personal Representative c/o 6060 Greenwood Plaza Blvd #200 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. Arap 2426

First Publication: April 10, 2025

Last Publication: April 24, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Paul O. Martin, a/k/a Paul Martin, a/k/a Paul Ogden Martin, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30263

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of ArapahoeCounty, Colorado on or before August 18, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mary Jane Wood Personal Representative 6605 S. Williams Cir. W Centennial, CO 80121

Legal Notice No. Arap 2417

First Publication: April 10, 2025 Last Publication: April 24, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Leo Edward Klatt, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR147

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 Monday, August 11, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kimberly L Schmit Personal Representative 8981 E 29th Avenue Denver, CO 80238

Legal Notice No.

2446

First Publication: April 17, 2025

Last Publication: May 1, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Charles James Turner, a.k.a. CJ Turner, a.k.a. Charles Turner, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30121

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, or the claims may be forever barred.

Elizabeth Anne Runyon aka Elizabeth A. Runyon Personal Representative 38 Red Deer Ave, Scarborough M1N 2Y8, Ontario, Canada

Legal Notice No. Arap 2451

First Publication: April 17, 2025

Last Publication: May 1, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Name Changes

NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 6, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Samantha Ann Willson be changed to Lucy Ann Willson Case No.: 25C100199

By: Kim Boswell

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. Arap 2329

First Publication: April 3, 2025

Last Publication: April 17, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 14, 2025,, 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 Anna Lee Leahy be changed to Anna Lee Woudenberg Case No.: 25C100218

By: Sarah Ingemansen

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. Arap 2389

First Publication: April 3, 2025

Last Publication: April 17, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 5, 2025, 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 Daniel Kim be changed to Daniel Mincheol Kim Case No.: 2025C100188

By: Sarah Ingemansen

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. Arap 2333

First Publication: April 3, 2025

Last Publication: April 17, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 21, 2025, 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 Mira Rosema be changed to Jordan Mira Rosema

CASE NUMBER: 2025CV30701

By: Benjamin Todd Figa

District Court Judge

Legal Notice No. Arap 2381

First Publication: April 3, 2025

Last Publication: April 17, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 18 2025, 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 Molly Caitlin Larsen be changed to Molli Caitlin Larsen Case No.: 25C100222

By: Sarah Ingemansen

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. Arap 2404

First Publication: April 10, 2025

Last Publication: April 24, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 24, 2025, 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 Emma Katharine Maraschky be changed to Emma Katharine Mayo Case No.: 25C100245

By: Kim Boswell

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. Arap 2423

First Publication: April 10, 2025

Last Publication: April 24, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 3, 2025, 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 Emily Christine Thiel Noce be changed to Emily Christine Thiel Case No.: 25C100172

By: Sarah Ingemansen

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. Arap 2414

First Publication: April 10, 2025

Last Publication: April 24, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Public Notice is given on 3/26/2025 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Arapahoe County District Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Mahonri Nephi Allred be changed to Luke Nephi Allred Case Number: 25CV30765

By: CIerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. Arap 2405

First Publication: April 10, 2025

Last Publication: April 24, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 3, 2025,, 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 Jaalah Raeann Herman be changed to Jaalah Raeann Manning Case No.: 25C100183

By: Ivan Marchena

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. Arap 2457

First Publication: April 17, 2025

Last Publication: May 1, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 18, 2025, 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 Joanna Bautista be changed to Joanna Hernandez-Caudron Case No.: 25C100228

By: Sarah Ingemansen

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. Arap 2383

First Publication: April 3, 2025

Last Publication: April 17, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 13, 2025, 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 Jason Keith Kramer be changed to Jason Keith Reinhardt Case No.: 25C100212

By: Sarah Ingemansen

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. Arap 2388

First Publication: April 3, 2025

Last Publication: April 17, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 18, 2025,, 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 Lodon Kasem Wilson be changed to Lodon Kasem Alexis Case No.: 25C100226

By: Sarah Ingemansen

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. Arap 2334

First Publication: April 3, 2025

Last Publication: April 17, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 7, 2025, 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 Anzhelika Milana Babakhanov be changed to Anzhelika Bak Case No.: 25C36647

By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. Arap 2460

First Publication: April 17, 2025

Last Publication: May 1, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 12, 2025, 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 Marvin Alexander Pedro Joaquin be changed to Marvin Alexander Pedro Pedro Case No.: 25C100210

By: Sarah Ingemansen Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. Arap 2418

First Publication: April 10, 2025

Last Publication: April 24, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 27, 2025, 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 Matilda Ramirez Harvey be changed to Matilda Harvey Case No.: 25C100256

By: Sarah Ingemansen

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. Arap 2445

First Publication: April 17, 2025

Last Publication: May 1, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 24, 2025, 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 Rey Anthonio Adame Sanchez be changed to Rey Anthonio Cabrera Adame Case No.: 25C100084

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 Dilan Zaid Zepeda Santos be changed to Dilan Zaid Zepeda Carcamo Case No.: 25C100216

By: Sarah Ingemansen