Littleton Independent June 5, 2025

Fire Truck Parade & Muster returns June 14

BY ISABEL GUZMAN ISABEL@COTLN.ORG

Prepare for sirens, spectacle and hands-on learning as the annual Fire Truck Parade & Muster returns to Littleton on June 14. Hosted by Mile High Hook & Ladder, in partnership with South Metro Fire Rescue, this event allows people the chance to observe re trucks and emergency demonstrations, such as re extinguishing and helping victims in a mock car accident.

“ e theme of this year’s parade and muster will be ‘Neighbors helping Neighbors.’ We want to stress that lending a helping hand to your neighbor will make a strong community, especially in the time of need,” said Brian Willie, South Metro’s communications specialist.

Mile High Hook & Ladder is a volunteer antique re truck club “dedicated to the preservation, restoration and operation of re apparatus in America,” according to the event description.

e free event will begin at 9 a.m. with a parade of re trucks rolling down Main Street in Littleton. Attendees can expect to see both vintage and modern re ghting apparatus, including South Metro Fire Rescue’s “Black Pearl” ladder truck and, for the rst time, a massive 60-foot Tiller ladder truck with dual drivers maneuvering the parade route.

From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the action moves to Arapahoe Community College for the muster.

Muster highlights include:

• Live re sprinkler demo: e National Fire Sprinkler Association will ignite its

side-by-side burn trailer, o ering a demonstration of how quickly re sprinklers can save lives and property.

• Burn cell demo: e Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control will demonstrate how a closed door can keep people safer in a re.

• Auto extrication demo: South Metro Fire Rescue will use the Jaws of Life to pry open a crashed car and rescue a simulated accident victim, showcasing real-life emergency response skills.

• Helicopter landing: e Children’s Hospital Colorado Children’s One Flight Team will land a neonatal/pediatric emergency helicopter, giving families a close-up look at lifesaving air rescue operations.

Littleton eyes zoning plan from citizens

‘Rooted’ group seeks to freeze land codes

BY ISABEL GUZMAN ISABEL@COTLN.ORG

Littleton City Council reviewed a proposed citizen-initiated charter amendment during its May 27 study session. e proposed amendment would freeze the land code, signicantly restricting changes to residential land use in the city, and require new noti cation procedures for zoning changes.

On May 5, Littleton’s city clerk approved a petition for circulation that seeks to add a new section to the city charter, aiming to preserve the current land uses in single-family residential districts. e petition is by Rooted in Littleton, a group of residents against increased home density. e group claims the State of Colorado is overreaching the home rule municipality of Littleton with the recent passing of H.B. 24-1152, which would allow accessory dwelling units, also known as ADUs, in the city’s residential zones.

“Our deep roots inform the perspective that good things grow slowly and knee-jerk responses to large social issues don’t produce lasting results,” Rooted in Littleton’s website reads.

“Let’s not let increased density usher in a new era of increased tra c, crime and big-city problems in our little town.”

e petition, if successful, would limit permitted uses without a charter amendment or a new vote in Small Lot Residential, Medium Lot Residential, Large Lot Residential and Acreage Residential zones to those allowed as of Jan. 1, 2025.

e proposed amendment would require the city to mail rst-class notices to all a ected property owners before any city-initiated comprehensive rezoning or zoning map changes. With about 20,300 households in Littleton, the city said it could cost approximately $15,000 per mailing, in addition to existing noti cation procedures.

City Attorney Reid Betzing expressed concerns about the petition’s language and its interpretation, questioning its intent.

Youths who attend the Fire Truck Parade & Muster in Littleton will be able to spray a fire truck’s hose.

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A new chapter for Colorado Community Media

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Part 2: Why Aren’t More Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Being Built?

This is the second installment of my monthly series about one of the hottest topics in real estate: Accessory Dwelling Units. ADUs have gotten a lot of attention recently as a housing option. My thanks to John Phillips of Verdant Living for helping on the research for it.

ADUs – accessory or additional dwelling units, also called granny flats — are a wonderful idea. They use an existing piece of residential real estate and create a separate living space. They are often used for intergenerational housing (aging parents, adult children just starting out, etc.) and have long-term value as rental property and add to the value of your real estate. But very few have been built in Colorado. The experience in the City of Denver is instructive. I have been told that since June 2015 the city has issued 528 ADU permits, of which 418 have received Certificates of Occupancy. There are thousands of possible sites. There are no easily attainable totals for areas outside Denver, but there are a few ADUs scattered around the suburbs, and there must be tens of thousands of possible sites.

the preferred option. But times have changed.

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quickly baffles the typical homeowner.

Now, land in urban areas is scarce (thus more expensive), homes are more expensive to build and aren’t as available, and smaller living spaces in closer proximity to others is more acceptable, often preferred. Zoning was a big hurdle. In Denver, applications for variance were rarely denied, but the variance process could take months and was expensive.

However, that is not the problem it once was. Laws have been passed that override local zoning regulations; Colorado did that last year, and that law takes effect this July.

That has opened the door, but there is a long way to go. Most homeowners have never even heard of ADUs, much less thought of how building an ADU might address their needs. This series is a small attempt to address that education gap.

Other impediments:

 Other local regulations and rules

Cost. The amount of money needed, even for the least expensive ADUs, is not trivial for most homeowners. It exceeds the purchase of a car or the cost of a tiny home, and many don’t understand why.

 Finance. Beyond the raw cost, financing an ADU can be a challenge. Most lenders (but not our Wendy Renee, below) are not yet comfortable with the dynamics, and there are few lenders actively doing it. Call Wendy!

 Time. The time between signing a contract to build an ADU and receiving a certificate of occupancy could be a year (and often longer). Before you get to the contract phase, investigation of options and selecting a vendor takes even more time. Sometimes a homeowner who wants an ADU has an immediate need, and the timelines may not match.

So, one might ask, why aren’t more ADUs being built?

For many years, they were discouraged by the restrictive zoning regulations of local governments. That made a lot of sense when land was relatively inexpensive, housing was generally affordable, and single-family residences were

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 Market awareness. As mentioned above, most potential purchasers of ADUs are unaware of the opportunity. That education is happening, slowly.

 Vendors. In Colorado the cottage industry of ADU vendors and other service providers is only now developing. It exists but is small, hard to find (and vet), and doesn’t have a broad community presence.

All these factors are self reinforcing and limit the development of ADUs. And there is another factor at work. The very nature of ADUs which makes them such a terrific addition to the housing stock,

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We pride ourselves on the thoroughness of our listings. We complete all the data fields in the MLS, not just the mandatory ones, so you’ll find measurements and descriptions for each room, as well as narrated video tours which simulate an actual showing.

works against widespread adoption. They are “gentle density,” one here, one there. They are rarely installed at multiple residences close to each other. The impact, such as traffic, on a particular neighborhood is minimal. They don’t change the character of the neighborhood, but individual homeowners must have the need and desire.

Most have little experience with a construction project, understand how to research the options, are willing to turn their backyard into a construction site, and, especially for homeowners of moderate means, able to take on the risk and responsibility of a second mortgage (or make the necessary decisions). The whole thing is not part of their perspective.

To help with these issues Verdant Living has published a buyer’s guide, BuyersGuideColoradoADUs.com. A good place to begin is the Verdant Living website, VerdantLiving.us, or just contact John Phillips at 303-717-1962

I want to thank John and the following people for their input: Gary Fleisher, Modular Home Source; Kol Peterson, Accessory Dwelling Strategies, Renee Martinez-Stone, Denver Housing Authority and West Denver Renaissance Collaborative, and Eric Scott, TinyMod. Next month: Financing an ADU

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Agriculture group honors EPIC Campus educator

Mike Montgomery teaches plant science, beekeeping, ecology

BY ISABEL GUZMAN ISABEL@COTLN.ORG

Littleton students have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of agriculture — ranging from planting hydroponic lettuce to observing bee behavior — at EPIC Campus.

e Explorative Pathways for Innovative Careers (EPIC) Campus opened in August 2023 with a focus on teaching aerospace,

trade skills, health and earth sciences, among other subjects. Students attend EPIC for part of the day before returning back to their home Littleton Public Schools high school for the rest of the day.

In an outdoor storage unit on campus, a hydroponic farm can be found, where students start seedlings before transporting them into the vertical structures that hold the plants, using a water-drip method and arti cial light. Once harvested, the greens are transported to local food banks and to the district’s school cafeterias, in the form of “EPIC salads.”

“ e idea isthat the students are getting the science credit, they’re learning it, but then they’re applying it,” said Mike Montgomery, the natural resource path-

way lead at EPIC who also teaches plant science, hydrology, horticulture, wildlife management and conservation ecology.

Montgomery has been teaching for over 35 years and recently received the 2025 Outstanding Teacher award from Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom, a nonpro t that o ers agriculture educational programs and resources for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students and educators.

“ is award is a testament to Mike’s dedication, creativity and passion for preparing students to understand the vital role agriculture plays in our lives,” said Jennifer Scharpe, executive director of Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom.

“He is helping build a generation that sees and values the connections between food,

environment and society.”

After planting lettuce in the soil-less farm, students can learn about beekeeping and the role of pollination in producing food. Next to the farm are six beehives, a native pollinator house and a compost bin — all constructed and maintained by Montgomery and his students. Most recently, students planted cacti that will continue to grow for the next generations of students to come.

“ e kids get to see how the plants, the bees, the soil and the water are all connected together. And it allows them to see the opportunities in all those industries,” Montgomery said.

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e hydroponic farming industry, for instance, is a booming business with the numbers to prove it.

IBISWorld, a research rm, reported there are an estimated 3,483 hydroponic crop farming businesses in the United States as of 2024 — a growth of 4.2% compared to the 3,342 businesses in 2023, and a 10.3% compound annual growth rate between 2019 and 2024.

Beekeeping is another industry that continues to be in demand, as honey bees contribute approximately $20 billion to the value of U.S. crop production, according to the American Beekeeping Federation.

“Mike Montgomery is an educational magician,” said Sue Pahl, a Colorado Master Beekeeper and past president of the High Land Beekeeping Club. “He has inspired an unlikely group of suburban teenagers to develop a deep passion for some of our most important livestock — honey bees.”

Although Littleton may not be considered an agricultural hot spot, Montgomery said his students naturally already have an inclination to gure out where food comes from.

“ e students already have this attitude of wanting to protect the environment. I don’t know if I change any minds about that, but I think their eyes are opened and they say, ‘I didn’t know I could make my own food. I didn’t know I could have a career in doing that,’” he said.

Montgomery said it’s been a powerful experience for students that work on the hydroponic farm to realize they are feeding their community while learning about sustainable farming.

“Even though Littleton is generally considered fairly a uent, there’s still kids that don’t have enough to eat. And so (the students) take a great deal of pride in knowing that they were providing this food for people who might not have it,” he said. With his connections with local environmental companies, such as the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District and the Denver Botanic Gardens, Montgomery said students receive hands-on experience while also hearing from seasoned professionals about their career journey. In the future, Montgomery hopes to expand the operations of the hydroponic farm so students can deliver, and even prepare, the food.

gomery will travel to Minnesota to attend the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference, and plans to bring what he learns at the conference back to his classroom.

For educators who are interested in teaching agriculture, Montgomery said leaning on professionals who can speak to the class can help students bridge the connection between the science and potential career paths.

“Don’t be afraid to try new things — new learning experiences, experiences that are outside the classroom. Don’t be afraid to reach out and connect with professionals. I think sometimes that’s a little intimidating for teachers, but the professionals, they love to talk to kids,” he said. “Be bold and try new things.”

As part of winning the award, Mont-

17 Mile House Open House

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Mike Montgomery’s plant science students recently planted cacti.

Mike Montgomery was named the

Outstanding Teacher. PHOTOS BY ISABEL GUZMAN

Local nonprofit keeps brewing up opportunities

DIRT Co ee to upgrade, open workforce connection center

BY ISABEL GUZMAN ISABEL@COTLN.ORG

What’s better than a cup of co ee? A cup of co ee that is made by a local nonpro t cafe that aims to employ, train and support people who are neurodivergent.

Meet DIRT Co ee, a cafe that has two locations — one in downtown Littleton and the other in Denver’s Park Hill neighborhood.

“Most people don’t know we’re a social enterprise,” said Catharina Hughey, DIRT’s executive director.

A social enterprise is an organization that works towards both nancial success and social justice, according to the Corporate Finance Institute.

A staple in Littleton, DIRT is built on the talents of a neurodiverse team and focuses on training and supporting neurodivergent individuals.

“DIRT is an acronym that stands for divergent, inclusive, representation and transform, and we say (we) transform lives, hiring practices and community, one cup of co ee at a time,” Hughey said.

Over 70 million adults in the United States reported having a disability in 2022, according to the 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2024, 22.7% of adults with a disability between the ages of 16 and 64 were employed, compared to 65.5% of employed adults of the same age without a disability.

DIRT expanded its mission from exclu-

sively helping individuals who are neurodivergent develop transferable job skills to collaborating more broadly across multiple cultures. Today, DIRT works with individuals, employers and communities to address and reduce disparities in employment rates.

rough its inclusive employment and

inclusive workforce employer programs, DIRT does more than brew and serve coffee — it o ers job coaching, hires interns, builds resumes and con dence for its employees.

Hughey said there are many youth who are neurodivergent who have di culty maintaining a job, in many cases, due to

bullying.

“One client’s story, that sticks out in my head, is they had six or seven di erent three-month employment experiences but couldn’t hold down a job,” Hughey said. “So this is exactly the population we work with. Let’s identify your barriers, right? It turns out this barrier was bullying.”

DIRT o ers a three-month paid internship to people age 16 and older, during which the intern learns everything about the shop — recording inventory, working as a cashier, food prep and barista basics — and receive job coaching.

After completing the internship, the interns graduate.

“For some, this will be the rst time they have a graduation ceremony,” Hughey said. “After graduation, they continue into job coaching with us, which I think is very holistic in our program. To go from (interning) with us then to working with us, and then we can (continue to) help with resumes, applications and interviews.”

In 2024, 30 people completed the interne cafe also works with employers that aim to strengthen their neurodivergent employment practices by providing professional training, coaching and assistance, through the inclusive workforce employer program. Hughey said DIRT has worked with University of Colorado Boulder and First Bank, in addition to small businesses.

“Essentially, we want people to understand how they can feel comfortable utilizing the term ‘neurodivergent,’ and how they can apply that within their businesses,” Hughey said.

DIRT Co ee o ers a three-month internship for neurodivergent youth that experience barriers to maintaining employment. COURTESY OF BROOKE SHELLHORN

Winning from failing and succeeding

We all want to win. It feels good to succeed, hit the target, cross the nish line, or land the deal. But if we’re honest, most of us fail far more often than we win, and many of those failures are quietly swept under the rug. at’s human nature. We hide the stumbles and spotlight the wins. But here’s the truth: both wins and losses hold valuable lessons. e people who truly multiply their success are the ones who learn from both.

Some people are wired to extract deep insight from failure. When something goes wrong, they pause, re ect, and analyze. ey don’t just brush past the loss; they dissect it. What went wrong? What could I have done di erently? What will I change next time? ey turn the pain of failure into fuel for growth. It’s not always easy, but it’s powerful.

WINNING

ert challenges us to see failure as a necessary and even valuable part of the journey to success.

David Sandler, founder of the Sandler Selling System, emphasized this same truth in his foundational book, “ e Sandler Rules: 49 Timeless Selling Principles and How to Apply em.” Rule #1?

“You have to learn to fail, to win.” Not rule #37. Not rule #49. Rule number one. Failure isn’t optional on the path to success. It’s the tuition we pay.

mortem” when things go wrong. Leaders gather the team, do a retrospective, and ask, “Why did we miss the mark?” at’s valuable. But how often do we pause and re ect after a big win and ask, “Why did we succeed?”

When we nish a 10K faster than ever, hit a new sales target, or deliver a project under budget, we should celebrate, but we should also re ect. Did we prepare di erently this time? Did we collaborate more closely with the team? Were we more strategic in how we communicated? Were we more consistent in execution? Did we build stronger relationships? Did we make fewer assumptions and ask better questions?

edy is when we do neither. When we lose and shrug it o with “We’ll get ‘em next time.” Or when we win and move on with a quick high- ve and no deeper insight. Success is not just about doing more, it’s about learning more from the setbacks and the triumphs. Multiply your wins by making time to understand them. Let your failures instruct you, but don’t let your victories go unanalyzed. In both, there’s wisdom waiting.

Others, however, respond to failure with anger, blame, or retreat. ey shut down. If you’re in that camp or know someone who is, let me recommend Josh Seibert’s book, “Winning From Failing.” It’s a gamechanger for those who get stuck in frustration when things don’t go their way. Seib-

And let’s not forget Zig Ziglar’s wisdom: “Failure is an event, not a person. Yesterday really did end last night.” at one quote alone can shift your entire perspective. It reminds us not to let a setback today de ne who we are tomorrow.

But let’s ip the script. We’ve talked enough about failure. What about success? Are we learning from that just as intentionally?

Too often, we only conduct a “post-

As salespeople, for example, maybe our pre-call planning was sharper. Maybe we looped in colleagues who brought added expertise. Maybe we stopped winging it and started acting like professionals. Success leaves clues, but only if we take the time to look for them.

e truth is, for some people, it’s the lessons from failure that stick. For others, it’s the clarity that comes from understanding why they won. Both are essential. e trag-

Lessons from a NASA astronaut’s perseverance

This week, I came across the most amazing story from Michael Massimino. Massimino was a NASA astronaut for more than a decade. For ve years, he worked with a very close friend, Drew Feustel, another astronaut, to prepare to x the Hubble telescope.

e plan for the repair job was that Massimino would do the work in space while Feustel would walk him through every step of the task while inside the shuttle. eir teamwork was critical for the plan to work, and the success of the mission was so important that they were even given replicas of the telescope to work on in their free time. After ve years of preparation, in May 2009, Massimino was on the spacewalk looking to x the Hubble telescope. For many hours, everything that could possibly go wrong did, and it looked like he would be unsuccessful in xing the telescope. In that moment, Massimino felt the weight of the world on his shoulders. He was sure that he would be identi ed as the failure point for not being able to x the Hubble telescope. Embarrassment, defeat, and utter loneliness rushed over him as he made his way to gather the tools he needed to try one last thing to x the telescope. ose feelings were so all-encompassing, in fact, that he could not look at his friend Feustel, who was giving him an encouraging thumbs-up sign as he passed the window of the shuttle.

ankfully, the last-ditch e ort worked, and Massimino repaired the telescope.

After returning to Earth, while

And wisdom compounds. Which way do you prefer to increase your odds of winning in the future? Is it the setbacks that we learn what not to do? Or is it found in the success and what we want to replicate? Either way, I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail. com, and when we understand that our future successes are born by both our failures and our successes, it really will be 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.

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driving home with his wife, she told him how, while listening to NASA communication during his spacewalk, she could hear the despair and loneliness in his voice during his struggle. Massimino agreed, still haunted by the feelings of isolation he felt before xing the telescope. e memory of that self-generated feeling of isolation started to fade as they turned onto their street, and Massimino saw how his neighbors had decorated his home in honor of his ight and spacewalk. It faded more as neighbor after neighbor talked with him, telling him about how he had been on their minds during his entire trip. If that was not enough, the next day at the NASA debrief, Massimino learned of all the things that hundreds of ground crew had been doing to support him as he tried to solve the issues that came up.

Massimino nished his story by explaining how o -base he was in feeling utterly alone as he struggled in space, and he acknowledged the hundreds of people rooting for and helping him in his moment of struggle. One of them was literally on the opposite side of a shuttle window. But Massimino was so inside his own head that he could not see something right in front of him. In our struggles, we often feel and act exactly like Massimino.

Utterly weighed down by the

heaviness of our struggle, we cannot see the support surrounding us. e rst three years of my battle with MS, I felt angry, sad, and very alone. I was wrong, many people were working to support me, to encourage me, to love me.

I just was not seeing them. When I came to the realization of the size of the group pulling for and supporting me, it changed everything. Impassable hurdles became bumps in the road when traversed with the loving support of others.

I know your struggle is di cult, but you are not alone. Take the time to see the amazing things around you and the wonderful people there to support you. Our struggles are exponentially easier when we take them on, knowing that others are by our side.

You have got this.

I hope my words encourage you and that you will share them with those who need support. ank you to everyone who has shared their stories with me so far; I truly appreciate hearing about the valuable ideas you nd in these columns and how you use them to uplift those around you. You can reach me at jim.roome@gmail.com.

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.

Build smarter Littleton, not bigger Littleton is facing an important decision about its future, and it’s critical that we move past the politicized framing of this issue. is isn’t a debate between people who support a ordable housing and people who don’t. e real question is: Will the bene ts of the proposed rezoning outweigh the long-term costs? Moreover, will the proposed rezoning actually create more a ordable housing? at’s the question being asked by thoughtful citizen groups like Rooted in Littleton (RIL) — yet they’ve been unfairly mischaracterized as extremist or anti-progress.

In truth, RIL is made up of a diverse, nonpartisan group of everyday residents who love this community and are asking the city to take a more strategic, neighborhood-focused approach to growth. eir goal isn’t to stop change — it’s to ensure change is smart, sustainable, and aligned with what makes Littleton special.

As a local Realtor and Littleton native, I’ve seen rsthand why people choose Littleton: green space, safety, single-family neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community. ese qualities give Littleton its identity — and value.

Proponents of rezoning argue that it will improve affordability, but the numbers tell a di erent story. Over the past three years, Littleton has seen a substantial increase in housing inventory, yet home prices have remained high, demonstrating that more inventory alone does not lead to immediate a ordability. Only now, as inventory accumulates and demand cools, are prices beginning to stabilize and decline. is natural market correction shows that a ordability can improve without drastic rezoning, and that we should let current dynamics play out before implementing sweeping changes.

Developers build to pro t — not to create a ordability. It’s common to see modest homes scraped and replaced with duplexes selling for over $1M per unit. at’s not helping rst-time buyers — it’s pushing them out. Opening the oodgates to development will also lead to more bidding wars, where those with fewer resources must compete with cash-rich investors. On top of the inventory freed up by older generations, there are multiple multifamily developments already in the works. Doesn’t it make sense to see how those impact the market before rezoning the entire city?

Let’s not confuse speed with progress. Littleton should invest in targeted planning, renovation, and homebuyer incentives that lift residents up without undermining the character of our city. Let’s take the time to get this right

Mackenzie Fleck, Littleton

Jim Roome

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kicks o Rock the Block

Live music, art series runs through summer

BY MICHAEL GILES

SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Get ready to kick o summer with a special Rock the Block series hosted by e Museum of Outdoor Arts (MOA). e Rock the Block summer series began on June 5, featuring a performance by Jeremy Lozano.  is summer series hopes to bring together the local business community and residents to experience a happy hour like no other. Hosted at Marjorie Park, which is located on the north side of Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, attendees who RSVP for these free events will be invited to play outdoor games, enjoy the beautiful MOA sculptures, free art tours and concessions, while having an opportunity to build community amongst each other and enjoy the live music.

In years past, this event was presented as a lunchtime series; however, in hopes of bringing more of the community together, MOA has changed this event to a

Yvette Marie Gunther, born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on July 30, 1922, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, at the age of 102 surrounded by family and her loyal dog, Toby. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her community.

happy hour series. e idea behind the Rock the Block series was to utilize art as a creative means of bringing together local businesses and the community outside of their o ce hours.

Tim Baca, director of marketing and communications, said, “I think we’re most excited about bringing the community together in an art- lled environment. Our mission is to make art a part of everyday life, so if we can inspire people by coming to our sculpture park and enjoying community and the art, I think we’d have ful lled our mission.”

While this is a free event for attendees, all guests need to register online in advance.

e upcoming Summer 2025 Rock the Block dates and musical performances are listed as follows:

• July 10: musical guest Luke Henry

• July 31: artist reception for the Design and Build Summer Program with musical guest Julie Savannah

• Aug. 6: musical guest Duke, MOA’s 2025 DJ Artist in Residence

• Aug. 14: musical guest Julie Savannah, and an interactive printmaking art booth with artist Jennifer Ghormley

Learn more and register at moaonline. org/rock-the-block.

DIRT will also be partnering with Comcast to pilot the network’s Lift Zone initiative, which provides underserved communities with free internet service.

Yvette was the daughter of Chris and Yvonne Dobson, and she spent her early years excelling academically. She attended Strathcona Girls’ School, an all-girls boarding school, where she was recognized for her dedication and hard work, graduating at the top of her class. Yvette’s intellect and ambition led her to the University of Washington, where she earned a degree in Sociology and Languages in 1945, cementing her love for learning and teaching. She later earned a Master’s of Education from CU Denver.

In the early years of her adult life, Yvette’s path crossed with Carl Henry Gunther Jr. through a blind date, and it was clear from the start that they were meant to be. Together, they built a life full of love, adventure, and ve children: Susan Triplett, Sandi Cummings, Randy Gunther (deceased), Barbara Gunther, and Steve Gunther. Yvette was married to Carl for 59 1/2 years. After Carl passed away, she re-married to Calvin Wilson and she was married to him for 9 1/2 years. Yvette took great pride in her role as a mother and grandmother, leaving behind 11 grandchildren and 6 greatgrandchildren, all of whom were blessed to know her love, warmth, wisdom, and kindness.

Yvette was a world traveler who shared her love for adventure with her beloved husband, Carl. Together, they explored the globe, embracing new cultures and making cherished memories along the way. Her zest for life took her to all but two continents, where she reveled in the beauty and diversity of the world around her. Her curiosity and open heart were a testament to her belief that travel was not just about seeing new places, but about understanding the world and its people.

A passionate educator, Yvette worked as a teacher for Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Kindergarten, where she nurtured young minds and instilled a love for learning in countless children. Her dedication to education, combined with her compassionate spirit, made a lasting impact on the lives of her students and their families.

A woman of many talents and passions, Yvette was

In

DIRT hosted a “Breaking Barriers” event on May 16, and about 20 attendees — including donors, community members and volunteers — tore down a wall at DIRT’s soon-to-be-new location, which is about 900 feet down the street from the current co ee shop.

Planning to open in late September, the new space will include a roastery for raw co ee beans, and a workforce connection center. e center will focus on making technology more accessible and adaptive for people who are neurodivergent.

e new space will be split into two oors, with the cafe and patio on the main oor and the workforce connection center upstairs. It will include a computer lab, a conference room, a counseling room and an area for vocational training.

Hughey said the current location will be open until the new opening and that she plans to move DIRT completely to the new location but may inquire about keeping both spaces.

“Work is so much more than a paycheck,” Hughey said. “It’s about giving back to your community.”

a leader in her community. She founded and served as president of three AARP Clubs and was awarded the ANDRUS award for community service from AARP, a testament to her commitment to advocacy and support for older adults. She was also the founder of two Toastmasters Clubs in Highlands Ranch, where she earned the highest award from Toastmaster’s earning Distinguished Toastmaster herself. Yvette’s dedication to personal growth and public speaking inspired many.

Her varied interests also included teaching Spanish, dancing in numerous styles, and participating in aerobics classes with friends. Yvette was an accomplished pageant queen and, in 1983, was named Ms. Senior Colorado, an honor she wore with grace and pride. She also led a performing group called Cream of the Crop in Littleton, showcasing her creative and energetic spirit throughout senior centers and nursing homes across the metro area.

Yvette was a compassionate soul whose love for animals knew no bounds. She lived by the motto, “Every creature counts,” and her actions spoke volumes about her deep care for all living beings. ere was always a dog or cat by her side, as she took great joy in pampering and caring for them. No stray was ever left behind; she helped every animal she encountered, o ering food, shelter, and love.

Yvette’s legacy is one of inspiration. She was a woman who lived life to the fullest, constantly encouraging others to take advantage of every opportunity and to give their best e ort in all things. Her own words, “Take every opportunity that comes along and do your best,” served as a guiding principle for all who knew her. roughout her life, Yvette made an indelible impact on those around her. She was not only a dedicated volunteer for AARP but also a source of joy, love, and wisdom for her family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to cross her path. Yvette leaves behind a legacy of love, inspiration, and service. She will be dearly missed but never ever forgotten.

In honor of Yvette’s love for animals the family asks in lieu of owers, donation be made to Humane Colorado. “Every creature counts.” Celebration of Life will be June 21 at Christ Church Denver at 10:00 am.

Yvette Marie Gunther

July 30, 1922 - March 15, 2025

The Museum of Outdoor Arts’ Rock the Block summer series is back, with events scheduled for select dates throughout the summer. PHOTO BY CHARLES PRINGLE / COURTESY OF MOA ROCK THE BLOCK 2024

New to this year’s muster will be the Home Fire

“Participants are presented with an immersive learning experience o ering opportunities for critical thinking, physical activity, hazard recognition and safe practices,” Willie said. Attendees can explore re trucks, meet local re ghters and participate in various activities for children, such as a bucket brigade and hose spraying. e event also features a safety and wellness fair during which local organizations

will provide information on emergency preparedness such as tips on how, when and why to call 9-1-1 and perform CPR.

e Arapahoe County Coroner’s O ce will also o er maggot art, during which kids can use live maggots dipped in non-toxic paint to create art pieces while learning about forensic science.

e event also spotlights the vital work of groups like the Arapahoe Rescue Patrol, a high school student-run search and rescue team; and the Children’s Hospital Colorado Burn Camps Program, which supports young burn survivors. Guests can purchase food, beverages and tshirts at the event, and parents are advised to pack sunscreen, hats and a change of clothes for children.

This year’s Fire Truck Parade & muster will take place on June 14 in downtown Littleton.

Mock vehicle crashes during the Fire Truck Parade & Muster will demonstrate how emergency personnel work to save victims. PHOTOS COURTESY OF SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE

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“ ere is some ambiguity about what it means about text changes,” Betzing said. “It requires some level of interpretation, it’s subjective.”

Betzing elaborated on speci c questions he had about the petition.

“If ADUs are passed as the state wants the city to do, technically, that is a change to the land use, which is di erent than what existed on Jan. 1, 2025.”

City council acknowledged the residents’ concerns about the adequacy of current notication processes, but some questioned whether the proposed charter amendment was the best approach to address it. Councilmembers questioned if the petition may present constitutional issues, especially if interpreted to void changes made after Jan. 1, 2025.

“No matter what, if this (petition) passes, we’re going to have to spend money defending this — our charter — versus state law when it comes to ADU2s,” Councilmember Robert Reichardt said. “I think this guarantees we are litigating with the state.”

Mayor Kyle Schlachter inquired about sending noti cations of zoning changes via services the city already has, such as including notices in the Littleton Report, which is mailed six times a year to residents.

“I hear (the petitioners), we want to have people aware of things that are going on,”

Schlachter said. “It’s not like we’re trying to

slide something in.”

Betzing said the city’s process for comprehensive rezoning is similar to how the city adopts an ordinance.

“It’s (a) rst and second hearing and then we’re voting on something. at’s how the ULUC (Uni ed Land Use Code) was adopted (but) one of the di erences … was the noti cation process. Just as we went through the various iterations, was basically nonstop,” Betzing said. “I think everyone in town knew that we were working on something related to our land use code at that time.”

Members of the public interrupted, saying: “No, we didn’t.” Betzing replied: “I don’t know what to tell you if you didn’t know that.”

Councilmember Pam Grove said the petition was aggressive in its aim to change the charter, and that notifying property owners is not enough to satisfy the petitioners.

“We need to go a step further, what that step looks like, I’m not sure,” Grove said. “I advocate for talking to this group … but I think we need to come up with something else that gets at what (the residents’) primary objective is.”

Schlachter asked the audience to be quiet after they laughed when he responded to Grove with: “I think that’s what we’ve heard is the primary objective — noti cation. It’s what we’ve been hearing for the last ve months.”

In a May 28 Facebook post, Rooted in Littleton said Schlachter has made allegations about the petition and responded to quotes from his Facebook post on May 18.

Schlachter’s post reads: “Littleton residents, in the coming weeks you (will) be asked to sign a petition to put a charter amendment on the

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ballot this November. I would urge you to not sign this petition for two reasons. First, it is deceptively worded to make you think there is a problem when in fact there isn’t. Second, it would create unnecessary and expensive regulations on our city. is is not the type of additional red tape we need burdening our community. As with all petitions, please be extra cautious when reading and considering what is being proposed.”

Rooted in Littleton said the petition would not make “sweeping changes,” and “merely asks voters if they want to see a proposed amendment to the city’s charter get placed on the ballot at the next general election.” e group said: “It’s a problem that 76% of Littleton voters told us through a third-party survey that they feel any change of 10% or more to Littleton’s land use policies should be put to vote and the mayor wants to ignore that directive.”

In March, Rooted in Littleton hired polling and survey company, Magellan Strategies, to conduct a housing survey. According to the results, 1,197 people participated and voiced opposition to increased housing density in single-family neighborhoods and emphasized the desire for considerable resident input for zoning changes, among other ndings. Ultimately, the council agreed to continue evaluating the petition’s implications and to consider additional engagement with residents before the November 2025 ballot deadline.

To qualify for the November 2025 ballot, the petition needs 1,827 veri ed signatures or 5% of registered Littleton voters. e deadline for submitting signatures is Aug. 5.

Join RidgeGate and South Suburban Parks and Recreation for free community yoga classes on the grass at the south end of Belvedere Park, at the corner of RidgeGate Circle and Belvedere Lane. Please bring your own mat, water bottle and towel to all classes. In case of heavy rain or lightning, class will be cancelled.

Tuesday, June 24th – 6:30-7:30pm Tuesday, July 29th – 6:30-7:30pm

Guided Nature Hikes

Each year, RidgeGate teams up with the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District to provide free, guided nature hikes. These hikes are led by professional naturalists from the district, and offer insight and education into the natural ecosystems within the open space at RidgeGate. Registration is required and available at RidgeGate.com

Tuesday, June 10th, 8-9:30pm – Strawberry Moon

Saturday, June 14th, 9-10:30am – Just Buggin’ Around Friday, June 20th, 7-8:30pm – Celebrating the Solstice

Thursday, July 10th, 8:30-10pm – Buck Moon

Saturday, July 26th, 6-7:30pm – Survivor in the West

Summer Beats Concerts

Enjoy these free summertime concerts out on the grass in Prairie Sky Park, just west of the Lone Tree Recreation Center, courtesy of the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District.

Tuesday, June 24th, 6-8pm – Ninety Percent 90s

Tuesday, July 8th, 6-8pm – Wash Park Band

Tunes on the Terrace at the Lone Tree Arts Center

RidgeGate is proud to sponsor Lone Tree Art Center’s Tunes on the Terrace – an outdoor evening concert series that will bring your summer nights to life. The stars are out this summer! Find more details and buy tickets at LoneTreeArtsCenter.org

Friday, June 27th, 7:30pm – Sierra Green and the Giants

Friday, July 12th, 7:30pm – Dan Tyminski Band

Saturday, July 19th, 7:30pm – John Oates: An Evening of Stories and Song

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Saturday, June 7th, 8:30-10am – Natural Heritage Walking Tour with SSPRD (Wildflowers)

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Treasure hunting: Denver metro’s antique stores are spaces where history meets creativity

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORAODOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Antique shops across the Denver metro are more than places to buy old things — they’re spaces where history meets creativity.

Across the metro area, vintage lovers and curious newcomers alike are fueling a growing scene rooted in nostalgia, community and the thrill of discovery.

Colorado Antique Gallery

Standing at 52,000 square feet and advertised as “Denver’s largest antique mall,” Colorado Antique Gallery in Littleton is lled to the brim with unique vintage items for all types of people.

Colorado Antique Gallery is operated by President Chris Rodriguez who took ownership of the business in 2012. It is located at 5501 S. Broadway, Unit 135.  “I have 275 vendors and we rent space to them on a monthly basis, and then I take a commission of all their sales,” Rodriguez said. “So most of the merchandise in the store is not ours.”

Rodriguez said the store has been operating since 1992. He decided to purchase the store after initially taking a business interest in it.

For Rodriguez, he said the best aspect of operating an antique store is the unknown of daily life.

“Every day is di erent. Every day is new,” Rodriguez said. “You’re going to run into di erent people and this is the type of business that brings out eccentric

people — and it brings out just people who you may not see on a normal day, maybe, if you were shopping in a mall.”

From Native American jewelry to speci c crystal canoes, Rodriguez said people are looking for all sorts of items and every day “is not going to be boring.”

“What also is nice is we keep all this stu from going into the land ll and we give everything a second home so they

can use it again,” Rodriguez said. “We like saving stu .”

Rodriguez said he would describe Colorado Antique Gallery as “large, different and fun,” adding that the store has evolved over the last three decades.

Heirloom Antiques Mall

Tucked in a quiet shopping mall in Aurora that includes an adult bingo venue

and a hobby shop lies Heirloom Antiques Mall. Filled with various items including toys, art and more, the shop stands two stories tall.

Behind the counter, owner and operator Scott Davenport often greets his customers by asking if they’ve been in the shop, and explains the business to rsttime visitors.

e way Davenport described the store is simple but heartfelt.

“It’s just a fun place,” he said, glancing around at the eclectic mix of vintage furniture, old signage and toy collections tucked in every corner.

His business model is shaped by inclusivity and a sense of community.

“I try to o er something for everyone and I want it to be family friendly … We try to have stu that they can see and interact with,” Davenport said.

Davenport hadn’t always owned the store. His journey began as a vendor at a di erent antique shop.

“I was a dealer at another antique store for eight years. And I came in and I took a spot here. And when I brought my wife back, I stepped on the bottom stair, and I looked at her, and said, ‘I’m going to buy this store.’ And one year to the month, not to the day, I bought it,” he said.  It was a decision that would change his life.

“It’ll be 10 years in August,” he said.  What keeps him in it isn’t just the love of antiques — it’s the people.

Overkill Thrift & Consign is located at 3041 S. Broadway in Englewood and is owned and operated by 26-year-old Megan Hartberger.

PHOTO BY ELISABETH SLAY

Economic Factors, Policy Landscape Lead to Budget Shortfall

Fire and medical emergency response services are at risk

The Challenge

There’s been a 20% increase in calls for service since 2019.

This includes structure, vehicle, and wildland fires; explosions and hazmat incidents; water rescues; vehicle crashes; public or police assistance; and medical emergencies.

Emergency medical calls now account for 65% of all response – this is expected to increase with an aging population.

Costs have increased dramatically in six years; for example:

The cost for a fire engine has gone from $725,000 to $1.3 million (79% increase).

The cost for protective bunker gear has gone from $4,321 to $6,047 (40% increase).

To continue providing quality fire and emergency response, South Metro needs an additional $34 million annually.

State legislation that passed during a special session in 2024 reduces property tax revenue South Metro collects by $16 million in 2026 and $270 million over 10 years.

South Metro Fire Rescue is facing an immediate budget shortfall due to years of rising costs, consistent increases in demand, and new state legislation. Without new revenue, the organization will not be able to maintain the high level of service for fire and emergency response that residents and businesses deserve, and have come to expect.

Did You Know?

South Metro is a full-service department Here are a few key facts:

stations across 30 square miles 287

personnel across 800 divisions 8

residents, which will serving 571,500 in grow to 595,0004 years municipalities and 12 counties 3

Including:

Centennial Airport, Lockheed Martin, Highlands Ranch, 4 Square Mile, and The Pinery

The Bottom Line

With $34 million needed to address increased demand for services and rising costs, plus the $16 million shortfall, South Metro needs to identify how it will generate $50 million in additional funding annually.

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Centennial, CO 80122.

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/23/2025, 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: 5/29/2025

Last Publication: 6/26/2025 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: 03/25/2025 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)

3229 AT PAGE 601 AND MAP RECORDED JUNE 12, 1980 IN MAP BOOK 45 AT PAGES 63 THROUGH 69, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, ANY, ANNEXATIONS, SUPPLEMENTALS AND AMENDMENTS THERETO.

Legal Notice NO. 0185-2025

First Publication: 5/29/2025

Last Publication: 6/26/2025

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0174-2025

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

On March 18, 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) Matthew M. Berry, a single person

Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Citywide Home Loans, LLC

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

TH MSR Holdings LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

November 30, 2020

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

December 04, 2020

Recording Information

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

E0169196

Original Principal Amount

$575,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$560,571.99

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: Matthew M. Berry, a single person failed 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. Such failure constitutes a breach under the Note and Deed of Trust triggering the power of sale by the Public Trustee.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 10, BLOCK 4, THE HIGHLANDS FIRST FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 7606 S Ogden Way, Centennial, CO 80122.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/16/2025, 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: 5/22/2025

Last Publication: 6/19/2025

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: 03/18/2025

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:

Jessica J. Groen #40660

Sandra J. Nettleton #42411

Marcello G. Rojas #46396 Susan Hendrick #33196

Nigel G Tibbles #43177

THE SAYER LAW GROUP, P.C. 3600 South Beeler Street, Suite 330, Denver, CO 80237 (303) 353-2965 Attorney File # CO240014

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. 0174-2025

First Publication: 5/22/2025

Last Publication: 6/19/2025

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent City and County

Public Notice

CITY OF ENGLEWOOD

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing before the Englewood City Council will be held on June 23, 2025 at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Englewood City Council Chambers, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, CO 80110. Case ZON2024-001 Planned Unit Development (PUD): The issue to be heard before the city council is a proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD). The proposed PUD is to allow for outdoor storage and equipment sales while retaining existing single-family residential uses.

Address: 2800 West Chenango Avenue

A copy of the proposed documents may be reviewed in the Community Development Department. Anyone interested in this matter may be heard at the Public Hearing by calling 303.762.2430 or by emailing CityClerk@ englewoodco.gov 24 hours prior to the public hearing for directions on providing public comment virtually or in person.

By Order of the Englewood City Council

Stephanie Carlile, City Clerk

Legal Notice No. Arap 2600

First Publication: June 5, 2025 Last Publication: June 5, 2025

Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice

ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENTS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Board of County Commissioners permits, in the East Hearing Room of the County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County will meet to consider the following proposed budget resolutions:

RESOLUTION:

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2025 Annual Budgets pursuant to Statute; and

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners will consider the following budget amendments to the 2025 Annual Budgets; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to amend the adopted 2025 Annual Budget as follows:

a. Transfer $500,000 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund, Administrative Services, for additional funding for the Community Development Housing and Homeless Services to continue the County’s rental assistance program and for Colorado Legal Services eviction support.

b. Transfer $3,000,000 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund, Administrative Services, and recognize and appropriate the same in the Capital Expenditure Fund, Facilities & Fleet Management, for the buildout of a third courtroom on the third floor of Courthouse II for an additional judge.

c. Transfer $9,850 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund, Administrative Services, and recognize and appropriate the same in the Central Services Fund, Sheriff’s Office, for the purchase of a new floor scrubber.

d. Transfer $862,766 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund and appropriate in the following departments and elected offices for a 1.2% mid-year salary increase for eligible positions and a 1.2% step structure mid-year increase for the Fraternal Order of Police bargaining unit:

1.$28,244 in the Assessor’s Office

2.$43,881 in the Clerk and Recorder’s Office

3.$19,225 in the Commissioner’s Office

4.$42,682 in Community Resources

5.$10,942 in the Coroner’s Office

6.$18,112 in County Attorney

7.$47,173 in Public Works and Development

8.$1,544 in Open Spaces

9.$96,661 in the District Attorney’s Office

10.$23,020 in Finance

11. $16,355 in Human Resources

12.$60,476 in Information Technology

13.$405,213 in the Sheriff’s Office

14.$38,507 in Facilities & Fleet Management

15.$10,731 in the Treasurer’s Office

e. Transfer $50,198 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund, Administrative Services, and recognize and appropriate $290,885 in the Social Services Fund, Human Services, for a 1.2% mid-year salary increase for eligible positions.

f. Transfer $31,701 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund, Administrative Services, and recognize and appropriate the same amount in the Public Health Fund, Public Health, for a 1.2% mid-year salary increase for eligible positions.

g. Transfer from the unappropriated balance of the following funds and appropriate the same for a 1.2% mid-year salary increase for eligible positions and a 1.2% step structure mid-year increase for the Fraternal Order of Police bargaining unit:

1. $45,310 in the Arapahoe Law Enforcement Authority Fund, Sheriff’s Office

2. $21,441 in the Road & Bridge Fund, Public Works & Development

h. Transfer $327,681 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund, District Attorney’s Office, and increase the authorized staffing by 10.00 FTE for additional positions related to the domestic violence cases transition from municipal court.

i. Transfer $102,784 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund, Community Resources, and increase the authorized staffing by 2.00 FTE for additional positions in the Pretrial Unit related to the domestic violence cases transition from municipal court.

j. Transfer $184,365 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office, and increase the authorized staffing by 2.00 FTE for additional Court Services Deputies related to the domestic violence cases transition from municipal court.

k. Transfer $570,398 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund, District Attorney's Office, and increase the authorized staffing by 1.00 FTE for an additional Victim Compensation Specialist to administer crime victim compensation programs, to establish a career progression of levels for eligible positions, and to create a gas and oil budget.

l. Transfer $212,000 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund, Information Technology, for the additional costs for the HS Connects Modernization project.

m. Transfer $13,800 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund, Human Resources, for the Years of Service and Retirement Awards.

n. Transfer $50,000 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund, Public Works & Development, to fund a pilot program for a third-party plan review to improve timeliness and enhance customer service in the Building Division.

o. Transfer $151,633 from General Fund, Public Works & Development, and reduce the authorized staffing by 4.00 FTE and appropriate the same amount and increase the authorized staffing by 4.00 FTE in the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office, to transfer the Animal Services Division personnel and operations.

p. Transfer $32,700 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office, for a 1-year warranty on 3 body scanner units.

q.Transfer $62,000 from the unappropriated balance of the Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Fund, Community Resources, to support operational and administrative needs.

r. Recognize $31,000 in the Arapahoe Law Enforcement Authority Fund, Sheriff’s Office, for reimbursement of half the cost of an existing Traffic Deputy for the Town of Bennett.

s. Transfer $303,515 from the unappropriated balance of the Capital Expenditure Fund, Facilities & Fleet Management, for the ACSO HQ Data Center Rooftop AC Unit project not included in reappropriation.

t. Transfer $105,609 from the unappropriated balance of the Central Services Fund, Public Works & Development, for the replacement of a totaled trailer.

u. Transfer $30,663 from the unappropriated balance of the Central Services Fund, Sheriff’s Office, for the replacement of a totaled vehicle.

v. Transfer $101,656 from Open Space Sales Tax Fund, Open Spaces, from event rental income and recognize and appropriate the same in the County Fair Fund, Open Spaces, to offset the budgeted operating cost increases and provide a $50,000 contingency.

w. Transfer $393,100 from the unappropriated balance of the Building Maintenance Fund, Facilities & Fleet Management, to upgrade items to current code as a result of the walk through with South Metro Fire Rescue for the fire panel replacement projects at four locations.

x. Transfer $12,254 from Self Insurance Liability Fund, County Attorney, and recognize

the same amount in the Central Services Fund, Administrative Services, for a totaled Assessor’s Office vehicle damaged in a hailstorm.

y. Transfer $13,925 from Road & Bridge Fund, Public Works & Development, and recognize and appropriate the same in the Central Services Fund, Public Works & Development, to cover the additional cost to purchase an upgraded skid steer loader.

z. Recognize $289,218 in the Social Services Fund, Human Services, for deferred revenue to offset the remaining expenditures reappropriated for the Child Welfare Expansion project.

aa. Recognize and appropriate $517,221 in the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office for the 2025 Opioid Response Program Award, reimbursements from Boulder County and Summit County for recruits participating in the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Training Academy and a reimbursement from the State for the 2024 Pearl and Alexander Mountain Wildland Fires.

bb. Recognize and appropriate $145,079 in the Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff’s Office, for forfeiture funds received for various state and DEA cases.

cc. Recognize and appropriate $318,288 in the Grant Fund, Clerk & Recorder’s Office, for the remaining balance of the Electronic Recording Technology Board grant from 2024.

dd. Recognize and appropriate $200,000 in the Grant Fund, Community Resources for the Department of Local Affairs Colorado Emergency Rental Assistance and Housing Stability Services Program grant award to support housing navigation services.

ee. Transfer $9,828 from the unappropriated balance in the Grant Fund, Community Resources, for the rollover of the Judicial Services remaining Community Corrections administrative funds from the prior program year.

ff. Recognize and appropriate $192,000 in the Grant Fund, Administrative Services, for the FEMA reimbursement for the remedial work on the County Line Landfill as a result of the 2023 flooding.

gg. Recognize and appropriate $720,112 in the Grant Fund, District Attorney’s Office, for grant adjustments to more accurately reflect the existing awards and forecast of awards that will be received later this year.

hh. Recognize and appropriate $218,347 in the Infrastructure Fund, Public Works & Development, for the rural transportation impact fees received in the first quarter of 2025.

ii. Recognize and appropriate $1,468,568 in the Infrastructure Fund, Public Works & Development, for the FEMA and State of Colorado share of County Road 38 bridge work.

jj. Recognize and appropriate $680,226 in the Infrastructure Fund, Public Works & Development, for funds received for agreements with the City and County of Denver for the Quebec St HAWK signal construction, from the Inverness Metro Improvement District overlay IGA, and from the Southeast Public Improvement Metro District IGA.

kk. Reduce revenue by $38,884 and reduce the appropriation by $70,134 in the Infrastructure Fund, Public Works & Development, due to the Dry Creek On-Ramp project completion.

ll. Reduce the appropriation by $1,395,984 for the Infrastructure Fund, Public Works & Development, for the accounting entry from the annual true-up.

mm. Recognize and appropriate $230,880 in the Road & Bridge Fund, Public Works & Development, for the settlement agreement with Western Midstream for the damage to County Road 129 as a result of the Mitchell Project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies.

PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 24, 2025 at 9:30 A.M., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners permits, a public hearing will be held; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described Case No. PX24-001, Laurita Subdivision Exemption Plat. The public hearing will be held at Arapahoe County Administration Building, 5334 S. Prince St., East Hearing Room, Littleton CO 80120, with the option to participate remotely. The agenda will typically be posted by Friday afternoon preceding the hearing and can be viewed on our website at https://arapahoe. legistar.com/Calendar. You can also listen to or speak at the meeting by calling 1-855-4363656. To join the speaking queue, press *3 on the telephone keypad.

More information about this proposal is available at the offices of the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial CO 80112 by calling 720-874-6650 or by emailing planning@arapahoegov.com during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday).

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board

Legal Notice No. Arap 2603 First Publication: June 5, 2025 Last Publication: June 5, 2025 Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Public Notice

CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT SCT ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT CMGC-23-95

On or about June 30, 2025, the City of Englewood will make a final settlement to: PCL Construction, Inc. 2000 Colorado Blvd, Ste 2-500 Denver, CO 80138

For the construction of: SCT Enhancements Project.

Notice is hereby given that after 5:00 p.m. local time on or about June 30, 2025, final settlement to PCL Construction, Inc. Contractor, will be made by the City of Englewood, Colorado for and on account of the contract for the construction of the above-referenced project.

Any person, co-partnership, an association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, 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 therefor has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, may in accord with section 38-26-107 (1) C.R.S., file with the Director of Finance, City of Englewood, Colorado, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which statement must be filed on or before June 30, 2025.

GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado shall make final settlement with Howell Construction (James R. Howell & Co., Inc.) for its work completed for Arapahoe County on the project identified as Remodel at ADWorks Lima. The work generally consisted of construction services to perform a tenant finish project at 6974 S. Lima St., Centennial CO. Final Settlement will be made on June 24, 2025.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by Howell Construction (James R. Howell & Co., Inc.) or any of its subcontractors, or that has supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used by Howell Construction (James R. Howell & Co., Inc.) or any of its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work done for the above-described project whose claim therefore has not been paid by Howell Construction (James R. Howell & Co., Inc.) or any of its subcontractors may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid with the Arapahoe County Attorney's Office (on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners) at 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80120, at any time up to and including June 23, 2025.

This Notice is published in accordance with Section 38-26-107 of C.R.S., and all claims, if any, shall be filed in accordance with this statutory section. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement and/ or claim prior to the aforementioned date for filing claims shall release Arapahoe County, its officers, agents and employees from any or all

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Claims must be submitted to Christine Hart, Finance Manager, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110-2373 (303) 762-2400

Failure on the part of a claimant to file such statement prior to the final settlement date and time will relieve the City of Englewood from all and any liability of such claim as provided by law.

Christine Hart, Finance Manager City of Englewood, Colorado

Legal Notice No. Arap 2618

First Publication: June 5, 2025 Second Publication: June 12, 2025 Publisher: ENGLEWOOD HERALD

Summons and Sheriff Sale

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO Case Number: 2024CV031750

Plaintiff: PNC BANK, National Association v. Defendant(s): RICK BRAUDRICK, as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Kimberly Sue Shelton, a/k/a Kimberly S. Shelton; CITY OF AURORA, Community Development Division; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; CHAPARRAL HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation; and MICHAEL WESTERBERG, or his Successor, in his capacity at the Public Trustee and Treasurer of Arapahoe County TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

This is to advise you the above-captioned action is pending. On January 16, 2025, an ORDER REGARDING MOTION FOR DEFAULT, DEFAULT JUDGMENT AND ENTRY OF DECREE OF FORECLOSURE was entered in this action concerning a judgment in favor of Plaintiff PNC Bank, National Association.

The real property, which is the subject matter of this litigation, and the Decree is situated is situated in Arapahoe County, Colorado. The following described property is all of the property encumbered by said Deed of Trust.

LOT 30, BLOCK 1, CHAPARRAL SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, CITY OF AURORA AND STATE OF COLORADO.

also known as 4221 S Richfield Way, Aurora, CO 80013.

The Plaintiff named above is the judgment creditor in this action. As of January 16, 2025, Plaintiff is owed the judgment amount of $153,739.21, plus attorneys’ fees and costs, plus accrued and unpaid interest, plus corporate advances, plus additional fees and costs that have been incurred and are due and owing.

This sale relates to that Certain Deed of Trust described below:

Original Grantor(s) (Borrower): Kimberly Shelton Original Beneficiary: National City Mortgage a division of National City Bank of Indiana Current Holder of the Evidence of Debt: PNC Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust: 11/18/2005

Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 1/17/2006

County of Recording: Arapahoe

Reception No. of Deed of Trust: B6006517

Original Principal Amount: $145,194.00

I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, for cash, at public auction, all the right, title and interest of the Defendants in said property on July 17, 2025 at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office at 13101 E Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80112. The attorney of the plaintiff is as follows: Holly Shilliday Attorney Reg No. 24423 with McCarthy & Holthus, LLP at 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230 Centennial, CO 80112, Telephone: 303-952-6905.

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

NOTE: THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

DATED 15th day of April 2025.

Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff

By: Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff

Legal Notice NO. Arap 2473

First Publication: May 22, 2025

Last Publication: June 19, 2025

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

Misc. Private Legals

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO SUMMONS FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE Case No. 2025DR030709

In re The Marriage of: Petitioner: AYANNA BLUEFORD and Respondent: JULIUS TEMU

To the Respondent named above, this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case.

If you were served in the State of Colorado, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 21 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

If you were served outside of the State of Colorado or you were served by publication, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Sum- mons is served on you to participate in this action.

You may be required to pay a filing fee with your Response. The Response form (JDF 1103) can be found at www.courts.state.co.us by clicking on the “Self Help/Forms” tab.

After 91 days from the date of service or publication, the Court may enter a Decree affecting your marital status, distribution of property and debts, issues involving children such as child support, allocation of paren- tal responsibilities (decision-making and parenting time), maintenance (spousal support), attorney fees, and costs to the extent the Court has jurisdiction.

If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be de- cided without further notice to you.

This is an action to obtain a Decree of: Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation as more fully described in the attached Petition, and if you have children, for orders regarding the children of the marriage.

Notice: §14-10-107, C.R.S. provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation by the Petitioner and Co-Petitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Re- spondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Decree is entered, or the Petition is dis- missed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under §14-10-108, C.R.S.

A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to §14-10-124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and sub- mitted into evidence prior to the en- try of the final decree of dissolution or legal separation, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date.

Automatic Temporary Injunction – By Order of Colorado Law, You and Your Spouse are:

1. Restrained from transferring, en- cumbering, concealing or in any way disposing of, without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, any marital property,

except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life. Each party is required to notify the other party of any proposed extraordinary expen- ditures and to account to the Court for all extraordinary expenditures made after the injunction is in effect;

2. Enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party;

3. Restrained from removing the minor children of the parties, if any, from the State without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court; and

4. Restrained without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, from canceling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance, homeowner’s or renter’s insurance, or automobile insurance that provides coverage to either of the parties or the minor children or any policy of life insurance that names either of the parties or the minor children as a beneficiary.

DATED this 22nd day of April 2025.

ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONER

SMITH BALICKI FINN LARAWAY, LLC

Savannah L. Leeah, #58147

Ashley L. Balicki, #50456 7336 S. Yosemite Street, Suite 210 Centennial, CO 80112

Phone: 720-420-3610

E-mail: sleeah@sbfl-law.com

Legal Notice No. Arap 2589

First Publication: May 29, 2025

Last Publication: June 26, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent Notice to Creditors

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Caroline Patience Ensminger Barcafer

a.k.a. Patience E Barcafer, a.k.a. Caroline E Barcafer, a.k.a. Pat Barcafer

a.k.a. Caroline P Barcafer, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30104

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 22, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ward Edward Barcafer

Personal Representative 16331 37th Dr SE Bothell, WA 98012

Legal Notice No. Arap 2561

First Publication: May 22, 2025

Last Publication: June 5, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of DAVID H. NUNNERY, also known as DAVID HENRY NUNNERY, aka DAVID NUNNERY, and DAVE NUNNERY, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30456

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 22, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Christina L. Lutz

Personal Representative 21119 Woodside Lane Parker, CO 80138

Legal Notice No. Arap 2545

First Publication: May 22, 2025

Last Publication: June 5, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of DOROTHY McKINSEY, also known as DOROTHY MARIE McKINSEY and DOROTHY M. McKINSEY, Deceased Case Number 2025PR30501

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 29, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kari Candelaria, Personal Representative 8755 Aberdeen Circle Highlands Ranch, CO 80130

Legal Notice No. Arap 2596

First Publication: May 29, 2025

Last Publication: June 12, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JASON DOUGLAS PLANK, aka Jason D. Plank, aka Jason Plank Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30441

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to: The District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 29, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Timothy G. Evans, Personal Representative c/o Lester Law 2255 Sheridan Blvd, Unit C-#291 Edgewater, CO 80214

Legal Notice No. Arap 2583

First Publication: May 29, 2025

Last Publication: June 12, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert William Finney, aka Bob Finney, aka Robert W. Finney, aka Robert Finney, Deceased Case Number: 25PR30523

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, County, Colorado. on or before October 1, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Bavsore & Christian Fiduciary Services, LLC Adrienne Thorpe Person Giving Notice 7000 E. Belleview Ave. - STE 150 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. Arap 2597

First Publication: May 29, 2025 Last Publication: June 12, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ronald Mitchell, a/k/a Ronald L. Mitchell, a/k/a

the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 22, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

J R Phillips & Associates, PC Attorney to the Personal Representative 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 100 Centennial, CO 80112

Legal Notice No. Arap 2566

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 October 6, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Neil Tallo, Personal Representative 5260 S Manitou Road Littleton, CO, 80123

Legal Notice No. Arap 2627

First Publication: June 5, 2025 Last Publication: June 19, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Arla Jean Manczur, Deceased Case Number: 2025 PR 30389

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, October 6, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Hannah Leisman, Esq Attorney to the Personal Representative 517 E Sixteenth Avenue Denver, CO 80203

Legal Notice No. Arap 2626 First Publication: June 5, 2025 Last Publication: June 19, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kirkwood Taylor Price, aka Kirkwood Taylor Philips Price, aka Kirkwood T. Price, aka Kirk T. Price, Deceased Case Number: 25PR30245

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 29, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Sue A. Kokinos, Esq Attorney to the Personal Representative

PUBLIC NOTICES

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 22, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Barbara B. Patrick

Personal Representative

c/o Keith L. Davis, Esq. Davis Schilken, PC

4582 S. Ulster St. Ste. #103 Denver, CO 80237

Legal Notice No. Arap 2558

First Publication: May 22, 2025 Last Publication: June 5, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MARIAN BERNADETTE, ALMASY, a.k.a. MARIAN B. ALMASY, a.k.a. MARIAN ALMASY, Deceased Case Number 2025 PR 30496 Division CLX

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Arapahoe County District Court, Centennial, Colorado, on or before October 6, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

RICHARD VASH HROMYAK

Personal Representative 26047 East Kettle Circle Aurora, Colorado 80016

Telephone: 303-693-7238

Legal Notice No. Arap 2622

First Publication: June 5, 2025

Last Publication: June 19, 2025

Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Wilma Louise LaRiviere, Deceased Case Number 2025PR30490

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 22, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

John LaRiviere, Personal Representative c/o M. Carl Glatstein, Esq. Glatstein & O'Brien, LLP 2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Ste 350 Denver, Colorado 80222

Legal Notice No. Arap 2565

First Publication: May 22, 2025

Last Publication: June 5, 2025

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kristina Kathleen Colyn, Deceased Case Number: 25PR167 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 22, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Steven Colyn, Personal Representative 824 Jenny LN Berthoud, CO, 80513

Legal Notice No. Arap 2546

First Publication: May 22, 2025 Last Publication: June 5, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of SHEILA SWIDERSKI GUZI, aka SHEILA S. GUZI , aka SHEILA GUZI, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30508

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before October 6, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

_/s/_ NADYA VECCHIET-LAMBERT, ESQ.

Attorney for Thomas Guzi, Personal Representative 6855 South Havana Street Suite 370 Centennial, CO 80112

Legal Notice No. Arap 2620

First Publication: June 5, 2025 Last Publication: June 19, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Margaret Schlup, Deceased Case No. N/A

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the person giving notice on or before 9/29/2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Lisa Reese, Personal Representative 10165 Piedmont Drive Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126

Legal Notice No. Arap 2572

First Publication: May 29, 2025

Last Publication: June 12, 2025

Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Julia Ann Banks, a/k/a Julia A. Banks, and Julia Banks, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30438

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to: District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado Arapahoe County Justice Center 7325 S. Potomac St., #100 Centennial, CO 80112 on or before September 29, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael R. Banks, Personal Representative c/o Law Office of Byron K. Hammond, LLC 4500 Cherry Creek Drive South,

Suite 960 Denver, CO 80246

Legal Notice No. Arap 2573

First Publication: May 29, 2025

Last Publication: June 12, 2025

Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Essie Dell Robertson, Deceased Case Number: 24PR558

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, October 6, 2025, or the claims may be forever.

Tanya Robertson Downes Personal Representative 4084 Fundy Street Denver, CO 80249

Legal Notice No. Arap 2621

First Publication: June 5, 2025

Last Publication: June 19, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Name Changes

NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on June 5, 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 Viahlyn Bleauxjae Holloway be changed to Viahlyn Beauxryfine Bleauxjae Case No.: 25C100300

By: Sarah Ingemansen

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. Arap 2625

First Publication: June 5, 2025

Last Publication: June 19, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on May 12, 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 Devin Ashley Willerth be changed to Devine Willerth Vavro Case No.: 25C100423

By: Lily F.

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. Arap 2617

First Publication: June 5, 2025

Last Publication: June 19, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on May 6, 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 Aniyah Leeann Brown be changed to Aniyah Leeann Brown-Martinez Case No.: 25C100404

By: Sarah Ingemansen

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. Arap 2555

First Publication: May 22, 2025

Last Publication: June 5, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on May 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 Diwanshu Shekhar be changed to Danny Brahman Case No.: 25C100407

By: Kim Boswell

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. Arap 2580

First Publication: May 29, 2025

Last Publication: June 12, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on May 6, 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 Cyrus June Dodson-Mauala be changed to Cyrus June Maualaivao Case No.: 25CV125

By: Kim Boswell

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. Arap 2585

First Publication: May 29, 2025

Last Publication: June 12, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 17, 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 Haidyn Johansson Mitchell be changed to Haidyn Gray Johansson Case No.: 25C100339

By: Kim Boswell

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. Arap 2543

First Publication: May 22, 2025

Last Publication: June 5, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

State of Minnesota District Court County of: Washington Court File Number: 82-CV-25-2565

Judicial District: Tenth Judicial District Case Type: Change of Name

In the Matter of the Application of Angela Mae Irlbeck for a Change of Name of minor Notice of Hearing by Publication (NAM209) Minn. Stat. § 259.10

Name of parent to be notified

Joshua David Blake Andrew Walling

Last known address: 702 Girard Avenue Englewood CO 80210

An Application for Name Change has been filed by Angela Mae Irlbeck for a change of name for the minor child

Genesis MaeMarie Walling to Genesis MaeMarie Irlbeck

A hearing on this Application will be held at Address: VIA ZOOM on June 30, 2025, at 9 AM

To join by internet:

1. Type https://zoomgov.com/join in your browser’s address bar.

2. Enter the Meeting ID and Meeting Passcode (if asked): Meeting ID: 160 473 6783

Passcode: 023726

You may obtain a copy of the Application for Name Change from 14949 - 62nd St. N; PO Box 3802 Stillwater MN 55082

If you do not appear at the scheduled hearing, the Petitioner’s Application for a Name Change for the minor child (ren) may be granted.

Date: 2025.05.21 10:10:19 -05'00'

Court Administrator/Deputy

Legal Notice No. Arap 2615

First Publication: June 5, 2025

Last Publication: June 19, 2025

Publisher: Englewood Herald

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on May 6, 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 Joshua Michael Mobley be changed to Joshua Michael Winter Case No.: 25C100408

By: Sarah Ingemansen

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. Arap 2595

First Publication: May 29, 2025

Last Publication: June 12, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on December 12, 2023, 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 Grayson McAllister Norton be changed to Francisco Fernandez Melgar Case No.: 23C100969

Updated April 1, 2025 by Judge

By: Judge Colleen Clark

Legal Notice No. Arap 2586

First Publication: May 29, 2025

Last Publication: June 12, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25CU025371C

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner (name): Jorge Manuel Arana

Femandez Garrido filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name Jorge Manuel Arana Fernandez Garrido

Proposed name Jorge Manuel Arana Femandez

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons

for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: July 10, 2025 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept. C-61

Location: Superior Court

330 West Broadway San Diego. CA 92101

By: D. Cortez, Deputy

Legal Notice No. Arap 2593

First Publication: May 29, 2025

Last Publication: June 19, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on May 8, 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 Andrea Suhey Martinez-Velez be changed to Andrea Suhey Martinez Case No.: 25C100410

By: Sarah Ingemansen Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. Arap 2590

First Publication: May 29, 2025

Last Publication: June 12, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

Public notice is given on May 2, 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 Armando Samuel Delgado-Albert be changed to Armando Samuel Delgado Case No.: 25C100380

By: Sarah Ingemansen Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. Arap 2559

First Publication: May 22, 2025

Last Publication: June 5, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on May 1, 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 Alamae Leann White be changed to Alamae Edson Sewell Case No.: 25C100360

By: Sarah Ingemansen

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. Arap 2556

First Publication: May 22, 2025

Last Publication: June 5, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 29, 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 Mariana Margarida Barros be changed to Emariana Margarida Lessa Case No.: 25C100377

By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. Arap 2576

First Publication: May 29, 2025

Last Publication: June 12, 2025

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on May 1, 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 Olga Egeria Avina be changed to Nadia Aviña Case No.: 25C100344

By: Sarah Ingemansen Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. Arap 2544

First Publication: May 22, 2025 Last Publication: June 5, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on May 20, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult

ANTIQUE STORES

“I like the interaction with the customers, you know — you get to know them and their families. We have so many regulars,” Davenport said.

Currently there are over 100 vendors in the shop, and Davenport said he also recently added more space to the business.

And he isn’t done yet.

“I just hope for continued growth,” Davenport said when asked what the future held.

e antique scene in the Denver metro area, according to Davenport, has seen a shift.

“I think it’s gone more vintage and more clothing. It’s better now. e younger generation has found … a greater interest in repurposing and recycling,” Davenport said.

Overkill Thrift & Consign

Overkill rift & Consign in Englewood opened its doors last year and o ers a blend of what Davenport describes as what “the younger generation” has found, including vintage clothing in various styles and some antiques.

“While Overkill primarily deals in modern second-hand clothing, we very frequently receive vintage and antique pieces from our consignors with ages ranging anywhere from 1960s to the early 2000s,” owner Megan Hartberger said. “We try to carry all the small staples that an antique store might o er, such as vintage Playboy magazines, antique knick knacks like wooden kaleidoscopes, vintage movie memorabilia items and cassette tapes.”

Located at 3041 S. Broadway, Overkill is a small but bustling purple building where Hartberger seeks to provide curat-

ed, unique fashions at reasonable prices.

Hartberger maintains a “punk rock” style herself, but like Davenport, strives to have “a bit of everything” for vintage seekers who cross the threshold of her store.

“No matter what your style is, I want you to be able to come in and nd anything,” Hartberger said. “So, you know, goth, grunge, grandma, gearhead. We’ve got it all.”

Hartberger said Overkill is partially a thrift store because it has various items under $5, including $2 bins, and much of those pieces are actually from her own personal collection.

“We (also) have consign, which means you can come in and sell your clothes with us,” she said. “ ose are going to be our slightly higher-priced items but I still like to have a good deal.”

Overkill used to be operated under the name Inner Me with a di erent owner, and Hartberger said it had a strong customer base that she has maintained since taking over the space in May last year.

“I wanted to make something for myself to put my name on, and this place worked out,” she said. “It’s a great location, the landlord is really awesome, and there were just a bunch of great ways to get started.”

For the fashion collector, one of the best elements of the shop is chatting with the people who travel in and peruse her bins and racks.

tiquing scene in Denver as “thriving.”

“Broadway especially is bustling with thrift and vintage stores alike, while several antique malls can be found throughout

you’re looking for records, comic books, clothes or antique home decor. rift stores have these items at lower prices but require more e ort to dig for, while dedi-

“My favorite aspect is just looking at clothes all day, but I have loved getting to know people who have similar style to me or just really appreciate the pieces I’ve brought in,” she said.

Overkill is also a place where Hartberger encourages people to take the quirky or eclectic and make it their own.

“Put it on. If it looks good, keep it,” Hartberger said. “Let yourself be yourself.”  Hartberger describes the thrift and an-

PHOTOS BY ELISABETH SLAY

Divided into di erent style sections, Overkill Thrift & Consign o ers curated fashions that don’t “break the bank.” Owner Megan Hartberger provides vintage clothing at thrift store prices.

Colorado Antique Gallery is located in Littleton and o ers many unique and vintage items.