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VOLUME 76 | ISSUE 35

Advocates want city to address affordability Coalition calls for policy changes to ensure affordable housing

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Lyla Mayers, 4, keeps a careful grip on a sparkler July 3 at the celebration of America’s independence held in Cornerstone and PHOTO BY DAVID GILBERT Belleview parks along the border of Littleton and Englewood. See more photos on Page 6.

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A growing coalition is calling on residents to advocate for affordable housing in Littleton, with religious and civic leaders calling the problem a human rights issue.

With just weeks to go before the public comment period closes on an overhaul of Littleton’s land use codes, the time is ripe for residents to tell city council they want more equitable zoning policies, Mayor Pro Tem Scott Melin told a community meeting on June 28.

Melin was joined by Kathryn Roy, who heads Love INC., a Christian nonprofit that offers a variety of services to the needy, as well as Stephen Newhall, the assistant pastor of Littleton Christian Church, and Emily Dykes, who heads a nascent group called Vibrant Littleton that is advocating for affordable housing policies.

Housing affordability has come to bear on Littleton in a variety of ways, Melin said. The proportion of young families in Littleton is declining, according to a 2020 housing study, a factor that Littleton Public Schools has cited in the decision to SEE HOUSING, P10

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State lifts rules for masks, quarantines, outbreaks in schools Updated public health order lasts until Aug. 1 unless extended

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In yet another major lifting of state-imposed coronavirus restrictions, Colorado released an updated public health order that removes mask requirements for schools and repeals the mandate for school protocols regarding outbreaks and other instances of COVID-19 cases.

The updated order — which took effect July 1 and expires on Aug. 1 unless extended — whittles Colorado’s state-imposed virus restrictions down to a point where they leave public settings in most Coloradans’ daily lives unaffected.

Here’s a look at what changed with the updated public health order.

Mask requirements Previously, the list of settings where masks were required for

unvaccinated individuals included — among other places — preschool through grade 12 schools and child care centers and services, including camps. The requirement also applied to staff of Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles offices.

The updated order removes those rules and adds a requirement that unvaccinated staff use medicalgrade masks.

Masks are now required for unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated patients, residents and visitors — and medical-grade masks are required for unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated staff — in the following settings that serve vulnerable or at-risk populations: • Homeless shelters; • Prisons and jails; and • Emergency medical and other health care settings.

All of the settings identified in the list above are “strongly encouraged to require all of their unvaccinated and not fully vaccinated staff to participate in COVID-19 testing,” the order’s text says.

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Exceptions to the mask requirements include Coloradans 11 years of age or younger and those who “cannot medically tolerate” a face covering, the order says.

See a list of other exceptions on page 3 in the order’s text at tinyurl. com/UpdatedPublicHealthOrder.

School case response rules lifted The updated order also repeals the requirement for schools to follow the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment guidance on outbreaks and other instances of COVID-19 cases.

Previously, the order said: “Schools and child care shall work with their local public health agencies as COVID-19 cases occur, and shall follow the CDPHE guidance for Cases and Outbreaks in Schools and Child Care.” The guidance is listed at covid19.colorado.gov/cases-andoutbreaks-child-care-schools.

The lifting of that requirement means people who have close contact with a person with a positive COVID-19 test or symptoms generally no longer need to quarantine.

“Schools no longer need to adhere to the broader quarantine and isolation requirements in previous (public health orders),” said a statement from the Colorado State Joint Information Center, which takes questions for the state public-health department.

“However, state and local public health officials have statutory authority to institute quarantine and isolation as needed to stop the spread of disease. These officials may continue to require isolation of ill individuals and quarantine for individuals who are suspected to have COVID-19,” the statement said.

School districts and local public health agencies could make their own decisions as to whether to impose outbreak, quarantine or mask requirements that go beyond what the state mandates.

Local limits generally lifted The state’s color-coded COVID-19 dial was the set of restrictions counties had to follow based on the local spread of the virus. The system affected capacity at restaurants, other businesses, indoor and outdoor events, and other settings. Colorado

originally implemented the dial last Sept. 15.

Colorado allowed the dial to expire as expected in mid-April, but health agencies in the Denver metro area extended the dial system locally as a rise in virus cases and the continued spread of COVID-19 variants kept health officials worried.

Since mid-May, several metro counties are now operating in what they call “level clear,” generally with no local restrictions — and that’s likely to continue unless things take a turn for the worse.

A month and a half after Colorado let its dial expire, the state also lifted capacity restrictions on large indoor gatherings, a limit that had remained after the state dial’s end.

Colorado’s Public Health Order 20-20 remains in effect and includes requirements for nursing facilities, assisted living residences, group homes and other care facilities.

‘Snapback restrictions’ still possible A “snapback,” or return, to more state-imposed coronavirus restrictions could occur if hospitalizations rise high enough, according to a news release from the state publichealth department.

In counties whose resident hospitalizations threaten to exceed 85% of hospital or hospital system capacity, the state public-health department may require implementing additional restrictions, the public health order’s text says.

Enforcement Colorado’s COVID-19 public health orders are generally the kind that rely on voluntary compliance.

“Local authorities are encouraged to determine the best course of action to encourage maximum compliance,” the text of the order says.

But failure to comply with the order could result in penalties, including jail time and fines, according to the order’s text.

Public transportation Nothing in Colorado’s order changes or repeals the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s order requiring the wearing of masks on public transportation, according to Colorado’s order. The CDC’s requirements are located at SEE STATE, P3

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Littleton’s Western Welcome Week is aiming for a jubilant return this year, but fundPHOTO BY DAVID GILBERT raising is proving tricky.

Western Welcome Week in need of sponsors Littleton’s annual bash hopes for big comeback, but fundraising is proving difficult

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After a subdued Western Welcome Week last year, Littleton’s signature community bash is hoping for a bonanza return this August but fundraising is proving difficult, and the clock is ticking.

With just over a month to go, the 93rd annual Western Welcome Week is at a little more than two-thirds of its $70,000 fundraising goal, said Cindy Hathaway, the nonprofit’s longtime executive director.

“Our sponsorships have been a little topsy-turvy this year,” Hathaway said. “Some of the organizations who sponsored us in the past no longer exist, some have reduced their giving, and others I simply can’t get a hold of.”

Planning the nine-day extravaganza has been tricky as well.

Hathaway and the group’s board of directors typically nail down event scheduling many months in advance, but COVID restrictions this spring made that process difficult.

The combination of sputtering sponsorships and on-again, off-again event planning spurred Hathaway to spike the usually-

ubiquitous Western Welcome Week brochures that normally appear around town in July, for a savings of more than $4,500.

If fundraising doesn’t come through, Hathaway said Western Welcome Week will have to dip into its savings again, putting next year’s events in jeopardy.

Still, she and the board remain committed to putting on a party befitting the emergence from the COVID crisis.

Just about every traditional event is back on this year, from the pig roast to the fishing derby to gold panning to swing dancing and, of course, the Grand Parade down Main Street.

The opening night fireworks show, which originally was slated to be cut this year, is back on thanks to a donation from a family foundation.

Hathaway said part of the fundraising dilemma is fierce competition for limited dollars, but she hopes Littleton residents and businesses are eager to join in celebrating community.

“We’re survivors,” she said.

“We want to show that we made it through a hard year and that Littleton is still strong. We’re so grateful for all the support out there, and we welcome more help.”

Sponsorships and donations can range from pint-size to king-size, and can be made at WesternWelcomeWeek.org.

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Fey announces run for mayor District 3 representative cites community character, traffic congestion as focus

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Littleton City Councilmember Carol Fey announced her candidacy for this fall’s mayoral race, which will mark the first time in many years that citizens will directly elect the city’s mayor.

Fey, 72, was elected in 2017 to a four-year term representing District 3, the city’s southeast quadrant.

Voters overwhelmingly approved Ballot Question 3A in 2020, which allows citizens to vote directly for Littleton’s mayor. The mayor’s role will not change, however. Mayors will still preside over meetings, but will remain one of seven equal votes on city council.

Fey said she is eager to bring a citizen-focused approach to the mayor’s seat, citing her practice of holding community meetings that bring together city officials and residents in her district.

“I love to get things done for people (fix potholes), run informative and fun meetings (regular district

3 citizen meetings), and bring government closer to the people it serves,” Fey wrote in an email.

“I have enjoyed a productive four years on Council and am eager to take my passion for public service to the next level as mayor of the city I call home. ” Fey cited protecting community character and addressing traffic congestion as big issues for the next mayor.

“As mayor I’ll keep us all focused on accomplishments both big and small to ensure our citizens get the quality government services they deserve — good roads, safe neighborhoods and affordable housing solutions that work for everyone,” Fey wrote.

Fey called housing affordability a “challenge for Littleton,” and said she will focus on defining affordability and gathering data “for how much housing is realistically needed, what land is available, and where will the money come from to pay for it.”

Fey said she is supportive of a proposed ballot measure that could raise the city’s sales tax rate to address looming shortages in the capital projects fund, which pays for infrastructure, technology and vehicles.

“Like with a household budget, the city has expenses that didn’t

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exist before—computers in police vehicles, cybersecurity for city offices, and $98 million of deferred maintenance such as crumbling streets and new roofs for old buildings,” she wrote. “The recent city budget cuts won’t be enough to make up the difference... Though I am very reluctant to raise our sales tax rate, right now I am not seeing any viable alternatives to fix the problem.”

Fey cited her work on the TriCities Homelessness Policy Group as an accomplishment of her term on city council, saying she was moved by meeting people experiencing homelessness. She said the group, consisting of officials from Littleton, Englewood and Sheridan, has begun successfully identifying and coordinating services and is spearheading ongoing efforts including a forthcoming resource center in Englewood.

Fey also cited her work on the High Line Canal Working Group, which has identified more than 100 improvement and cleanup projects along the canal’s 71-mile length.

She also said she has helped coordinate between citizens and the city’s public works department to arrange pothole repairs throughout District 3.

Fey moved to Littleton from Minneapolis in the late 1980s to work as a sales manager for the Honeywell corporation. She owns a company that produces and sells training manuals for HVAC and electrical technicians. She has two grown children who attended Littleton Public Schools.

She can be reached for questions at 303-795-9350 or carol@carolfey. com. Her campaign website is carolfey4littleton.com.

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BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

If only all interactions with city officials came with pizza and ice cream.

The City of Littleton held the first of three “Meet Greet & Eat” events at Sterne Park on June 30, marking the return of the casual neighborhood shindigs after they were canceled in 2020.

A plethora of booths and tents hosted just about every bigwig in city government, from directors of the Littleton Museum and Bemis Library to the Public Works and Community Development departments.

Just about every city council member was in attendance, including Mayor Jerry Valdes, Mayor Pro Tem Scott Melin, and councilmembers Carol Fey, Kelly Milliman, Mark Rudnicki and Pat Driscoll.

For many residents, the event was a chance to ask questions and air gripes to city leaders and officials in a far more informal and interactive setting than the confines of city council chambers.

Beneath the canopy tents, city officials made pitches for some of the more pressing issues facing the city,

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Beth Hanson of South Platte Park, left, shows a turtle shell to Nathan Noonan, 4, and his grandmother Christine Geiger at the City of Littleton’s Meet Greet & Eat event at PHOTO BY DAVID GILBERT Sterne Park on June 30.

including possible ballot measures to address funding problems, and the narrowing window to comment on the city’s land use overhaul.

Some got the chance to get answers to questions they have long puzzled over. Frank Geiger of the Trailmark neighborhood, the only non-contiguous portion of Littleton, asked city officials: “How in the heck did Trailmark come to be?”

(Long story short: it was supposed to be a golf course in the 1990s, but when that plan fell through, it became a neighborhood — with an unbeatable view.)

But for youngsters, the event was defined by the chance to chow down on pizza and ice cream, get zany in

an inflatable bounce house, or meet real-live crawdads and turtles courtesy of South Platte Park rangers.

Mayor Valdes said he was thrilled to see the event come back — and to see such robust turnout.

“This isn’t just people from the neighborhood,” Valdes said. “This is folks from all over Littleton. It’s a great chance for folks to come together, get to know each other, and better understand what’s going on in our city. And the food’s not bad, either.”

Littleton will host two more Meet Greet & Eat events this summer: one at Progress Park from 4-6 p.m. on July 14, and another at Ketring Park from 4-6 p.m. on Aug. 11.

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Happy birthday, America

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he Independence Day celebration at Belleview and Cornerstone parks on the Englewood and Littleton border on July 3 looked about like it has for many years.

The wind carried the scent of charcoal briquets and sunscreen.

Dutiful dads stood in long lines for sno-cones and funnel cakes. Children splashed in Big Dry Creek, building sand castles and skipping stones. As night fell, sparklers twinkled on the hillsides.

And yet, of course, this was the first Independence Day since last year, when life was upended in so many ways.

But 245 years since Americans first asserted their place in the world, as the fireworks boomed overhead, with cheeseburgers and Frisbees they demonstrated the tenacity that carried them through depressions and world wars and pandemics.

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Macedonia Montez, left, and her daughter Sandra, 2, light up the night.

Danny Barranco grills up turkey legs at the Holland Concessions booth.

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People recline in the shade of Belleview Park’s TM-76 Mace missile, donated to the City of Englewood in the 1960s by the Martin Company. Once used as playground equipment, the surfaceto-surface missile was raised to its pedestal in 1997.

Watching the fireworks are the Ritters, from left: Daniel, Evelyn, 1, mom Lexi, and Leo, 2.

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Remembering Officer Gordon Beesley Friends and colleagues recall a caring husband and father, dedicated colleague — and drummer

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Officer Gordon Beesley was going through motorcycle training with the Arvada Police Department when he was asked to maneuver through an obstacle course, round a cone and return at speed as part of a test.

Beesley completed the course, approached the cone and laid the Beesley motorcycle down to round the cone before the bike `high sided’ and sent him airborne.

Beesley landed “like a cat,” picked up his bike and finished the test “with a smile,” according to Dave Snelling, Beesley’s longtime colleague at the APD, where Beesley worked for 19 years.

“He’s just one of those amazing humans,” said Snelling. “You literally could not make him angry.

Every time you saw him, your day just got greater. The thing I love about Gordon the most - he was feet ‘2 inches, 6’3” - he referred to me as `Little Davey.’ And he was the only one I couldn’t get mad at for it.”

Beesley’s tenure with the APD - where he served as a school resource officer (SRO) at Oberon Middle School, Lincoln Academy and Excel Academy Charter School while working patrol in the summers - made him a visibly beloved figure in the community.

“You’ll have cops that grow their image around the badge,” said Snelling. “I think the badge grew an image around Gordon. And Gordon humanized the badge. He had just as many friends outside the business as he did inside, but (being a police officer) wasn’t his identity when the uniform came off.

“He just liked the work,” Snelling

continued. “Really, whenever he put that uniform on, you can’t help but see that there was a man behind that badge, not just a cop. That made him a fantastic cop.”

Outside of work, Beesley was known as a caring husband and father, avid mountain biker and talented drummer in local bands such as Brethren Fast, which draped an American flag adorned with the band’s name on the memorial outside of Arvada City Hall, and the Railbenders.

Patti Danford, the vice principal at Oberon Middle School, where Beesley most recently worked as an SRO, went to the Dark Horse in Boulder to see Beesley play with one of his bands.

“He was great,” said Danford. “It was so fun to see him in that environment. I took my husband and told him, ‘That’s Officer Beesley,’ and he said, ‘Wait, that’s the police officer you work with?’ And I said, ‘Yes, that’s Gordon.’ I’m really glad I was able to go see him do that; something he really loved.”

The Railbenders said they were not in a place to discuss Beesley after his passing but called him “the nicest guy you could ever know” in an email to the Arvada Press.

“Gordon was a founding member of our band and played on our debut record,” said Railbenders lead singer Jim Dalton via email. “He was a tremendous talent and performer. More importantly, he was a great friend. He was a gentle giant. He was the nicest guy you could ever know.

“The truth is,” Dalton continued, “there are not enough words in the English language to adequately describe the amazing human being Gordon was. He was truly a light in our city and now there is a heavy darkness felt in his absence.”

Danford added that while Beesley’s passions shone throw in all aspects of his life, he remained committed to his role as an SRO at Oberon.

“He’s multi-dimensional and he had lots of interest outside of school,” Danford said. “When he was at school, he as super professional, super focused. He was

A woman places flowers on the memorial for Officer Gordon Beesley.

there to do a job but had some deep passions. From our conversations, it was abundantly clear that his biggest priorities were his wife and two kids. He was, in my mind, first and foremost a family man.”

Heidi Cuppari, a family friend of the Beesleys, whose children attend the same school, said she was devastated when she heard the news Beesley had been shot.

“My heart just broke in a million pieces,” said Cuppari, “because I knew how kind he was. It was particularly heart-wrenching for me because I know the boys and I knew him and I knew how caring and what an epic, amazing human being he was. And his spirit will always be here.”

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The APD has confirmed that the suspect in Beesley’s death, Ronald Troyke, left a note expressing his hatred for the department in particular, stating in part, “My goal today is to kill Arvada PD officers,” according to a June 25 press release.

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DA’s office saddled with case backlog due to COVID New program for adults with addiction also announced in DA’s community update

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Suspects and victims of crimes have been waiting for their day in court for longer periods of time amid restrictions on the judicial system during the coronavirus pandemic, according to John Kellner, the district attorney for Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties.

“We do have challenges,” Kellner said, citing that 111 felony trials are set to proceed in Arapahoe County alone in August. “We are looking at another year or so to dig out of this.”

Kellner spoke to the community and took questions during a June 29 virtual meeting via Zoom. He updated the public on his office’s new programs and other information about criminal justice in his area.

He holds a quarterly meeting with the community, according to his office. Kellner’s jurisdiction of four counties is Colorado’s 18th Judicial District.

See information about upcoming “Community Conversations” — and videos of past conversations — at tinyurl.com/DAcommunitymeetings.

Online ‘data dashboard’ gives public a look into criminal justice system

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The district attorney for much of the south Denver metro area says his jurisdiction — the 18th Judicial District — is the first in Colorado to unveil an online, interactive “data dashboard,” according to a news release.

The tool will make more information available to the public about District Attorney John Kellner’s office and its work on an ongoing basis. The district includes Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties.

“We are public servants, and the public has a right to meaningful information about what we do,” Kellner said in the release.

This first phase of the transparHere’s a look at what Kellner brought to the public’s attention during the June 29 meeting.

Case backlog stretches on In terms of court capacity slowly

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ency initiative, according to the release, includes five data dashboards: • Dashboard 1 includes general information on the number of cases filed, cases resolved, the number of days to reach a resolution and the average number of court appearances before resolution. Like all the dashboards, it can be sorted by type of case and county.

• Dashboard 2 digs into the cases themselves, including a list of all cases filed in the last 30 days.

• Dashboard 3 presents information about how cases are resolved.

• Dashboard 4 provides details about sentences in those cases with a guilty verdict or plea agreement. The vast majority of sentences are focused on treatment and rehabilitation, according to the news release.

• Dashboard 5 includes limited demographic information about defendants with a guilty plea or verdict, along with the sentence imposed.

The dashboards are available on returning, the judicial district was “in the crawl stage” in February and March, Kellner said.

Speaking about current trial capacity, Kellner noted Arapahoe County is open almost 50% in its district court, which hears felony cases. There, three of seven courtrooms are open.

In Douglas County, two courtrooms are already open, and Elbert and Lincoln counties each have one courtroom open, Kellner said.

Arapahoe sees a higher trial load: Thirty of the 43 felony trials since February have occurred in Arapahoe, according to Kellner’s presentation.

One viewer of the Zoom meeting asked why Arapahoe has an overall case backlog of about 1,600 or more while Douglas has a case backlog of 2,000 even though Arapahoe’s population is much larger than that of Douglas.

the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office website at da18.org/ community-dashboards-index.

Some of the features present best on a computer rather a mobile device. The data is updated daily, the release said.

The race and ethnicity data regarding cases are limited because the information can come from various sources, Kellner said during a June 29 virtual community meeting. For example, it’s possible for race to be self-reported, he said.

The ethnicity data is not tracked by courts, he added.

Eventually, Kellner’s office plans to list ZIP-code and race and ethnicity data about victims of crime as well.

Another goal is to account for criminal history in the data so that the office can, for example, show why someone accused of attempted murder was sentenced to 18 years and another person accused of attempted murder was sentenced to 30 years, Kellner said.

A big driver of the difference was a recent reduction in traffic cases, Kellner answered. Misdemeanors and felonies declined but not at the same rate, he added.

“We’re seeing a lot less traffic cases that were filed in Arapahoe and (we) were able to dig out of that a little faster,” Kellner said.

He noted that the Douglas County District Court, on average, has a higher case load per prosecutor because Arapahoe has more felony divisions: Six or seven felony judges serve in Arapahoe as opposed to just two in Douglas, Kellner said.

That difference amounts to a “pinch point” that drives the higher case backlog in Douglas, Kellner said.

The case backlog in Elbert stood at 150 cases, and Lincoln’s sat at 380.

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close several elementary schools.

Increasing homelessness is largely fueled by skyrocketing housing prices, according to a report presented to Tri-Cities Homelessness Initiative. The high cost of real estate topped the list of problems faced by business owners in a recent city survey.

Littleton’s single-family housing prices have climbed nearly 300% since 1999, while wages have increased only about 50% in the same time period, according to a Colorado Community Media analysis.

For Roy of Love INC., addressing housing affordability is a natural outcome of the group’s work to help people in need.

“Most of the calls we receive have to do with housing in some way,” Roy said. “We’re often working hard to help people avoid eviction, or we hear from people who spent all their money on rent and have none left for childcare of other needs. As Christians, loving our neighbors means wanting them to have secure housing.”

Newhall, the Littleton Christian Church assistant pastor, said affordable housing is part of his church’s mission to serve all people.

“We embrace the spiritual and social life of Christ,” Newhall said. “We want to empower all people to live and work and worship in this place. The church is

July 8, 2021 next door, or it could just be somean inclusive body, and all nations one’s aging parents.” have access to the Kingdom of The ULUC also includes zoning God, and we want our neighborthat would allow mixed-use dehoods to reflect that.”

Meanwhile, Melin said, the city’s velopment along major corridors, with apartments located above 2019 comprehensive plan, formuretail and commercial uses. lated after years of community “Mixed-use development is as meetings and surveys, defined close as there is to a silver bullet “inclusivity” of all types of people fixing this,” Melin said, because it as a primary Littleton value. also addresses “Access to the need to affordable and shore up Littlesafe housing is ton’s sales tax an enumerated base. human right,” Dykes, who Melin said. heads Vibrant “What’s it matLittleton, said ter if we idenstudies show tify values and that walkable we don’t carry mixed-use them out?” neighborhoods Part of the like downtown solution could Littleton genercome from zonate by far the ing, Melin said. most sales tax The Universal revenue per Land Use Code acre of any land (ULUC), the use type. land use update Scott Melin, Reducing scheduled to be Littleton mayor pro tem parking requireratified by city ments for new council in Ocdevelopment tober, includes could maximize a framework land use, Dykes said. Big box retail for allowing ADUs — accessory is typified by vast parking lots, she dwelling units, sometimes called carriage houses — in certain areas said, but those types of development tend to depreciate and are of the city under certain design difficult to repurpose when big box guidelines. stores close.

But “the politics don’t look “Yes, we need parking, but do we great” on ADUs, Melin said. need all that parking?” Dykes said.

“People say it will disrupt commuVibrant Littleton is led by Dykes, nity character, but people are what a communications specialist, and create character, not buildings ...

Eric Veith, a development associate it could be Sir Isaac Newton living

‘Access to affordable and safe housing is an enumerated human right. What’s it matter if we identify values and we don’t carry them out.’

at Gables Residential, a multifamily housing development firm. The group recently merged their Facebook page with the group Littleton Awake, a group founded in 2016 in part to advocate for the city’s since-disbanded urban renewal authority. Dykes declined to name the members of Littleton Awake who reached out to her, saying they preferred to stay anonymous.

For some in attendance at the community meeting, the proposals didn’t go far enough.

City council watchdog Pam Chadbourne said increasing density in the neighborhood bordering downtown has replaced small single-family homes with highdensity multifamily dwellings that are often more expensive than the homes they replaced.

“We’ve done planning the wrong way,” Chadbourne said. “Developers will make the money, and we’ll be stuck with $700,000 units replacing affordable housing.”

Melin responded that relaxing zoning may only be a piece of the puzzle, with other approaches including offering incentives to developers to offer below-market-rate units, such as offering exemptions from certain design guidelines, height limits or setback rules — though he stressed that would only be possible if Littleton passed an inclusive housing ordinance, which is not currently being discussed by city council.

“Let’s not let the perfect be the enemy of the adequate,” Melin said. “This is an imperfect effort, but it will set us off on the correct footing.”

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VOICES

Who you calling belligerent and quick to take offense?

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y friend, Mark, and his girlfriend, Deborah, have tickets for a vacation in Hawaii. Sounds great.

But the timing isn’t.

The tickets were QUIET a gift, he told me, and arrangements DESPERATION began before all of the traveling restrictions were put into place.

They’ve both been vaccinated ... but they have had to be COVID-19 tested.

“Then we have to download a PDF Craig Marshall of the results to a site, fill out another Smith health and safety form, and make photocopies of the documents.”

Their carrier, Southwest, is having some problems.

I remember the good old days when I’d hang around the railyards with my guitar and wait for an open freight car to come along. I’d jump on board and sing Woody Guthrie songs from here to Chi-town.

Well, maybe not.

But I do remember when I could drive to Stapleton, buy a ticket, and board a plane without being scanned, groped, sniffed, scrutinized or disrobed.

Air travel isn’t what it used to be and isn’t what it used to be two years ago.

Now there’s a good chance a passenger will decide he or she wants to beat up a flight attendant.

Theories abound.

These aerial skirmishes are a direct consequence of a period in American history when individuals, long thought to be willing to cooperate and act like adults, are now shedding that illusion and reverting to primordial behavior on flights, at NBA games and in fast food restaurants.

A recent incident at an Ohio McDonald’s devolved into an argument when a customer became irate and went berserk because an employee would not mix flavors of a slushy drink together.

The customer now faces assault charges.

Is it safe to leave your home?

Probably not, but what other choice do we have?

In the case of air travel: none. Unless you have your own jet or access to one.

What has become of us?

Something I began noticing in the mid-1990s led to an earlier retirement than I planned.

Disrespect in the classroom.

Students were more adversarial than ever, confrontational, and disputatious.

I was threatened and stalked.

There were no physical altercations, just verbal disputes that were out in the open.

Many led to grievances and hearings. The students who didn’t drop out were asked to leave.

Over what? Not always but most often: grades.

Grades replaced learning as the primary focus of many college students.

There was a time when grade disputes were addressed during office hours. Then they wicked into the classroom.

Now it seems disagreements with authority, rules and regulations —

reasonable ones too — have popped up in places where there didn’t exist before.

The Ohio woman went behind the counter, struck and injured two female McDonald’s employees.

At least the other customers could leave if they wanted to.

If the nutcake on Southwest 409 loses his grip, he’s performing to a captive audience.

“How was your flight, dear?”

“Oh, nothing out of ordinary.

We were diverted to Albuquerque because of an unruly passenger. Everyone had to deplane. The man was taken into custody. We reboarded two hours later. No big deal. Business as usual.”

“That’s nice, honey.”

Mark is a noted local wit. Hawaii has something to look forward to. I told him to take along a big supply of Hawaiian punch lines. Get it?

Hawaiian punch.

Do they still make that stuff?

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

Time to put our heart back into it

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hat is the simple secret, always take your heart to work.” - Meryl Streep There are many things that I have enjoyed about my WINNING journey through life. And one of WORDS those things has been meeting so many people and learning about what they do for a living, what their hobbies are, their family history, and where they are from.

Having traveled Michael Norton for most of my career I have shared many planes, trains, and automobiles with people who started out as strangers, but as we parted ways, we separated as friends and connected in some way.

What always stood out to me was the sense of pride, joy, and enthusiasm many of the people I met had about their work. I have met software developers working on a unique program to improve disease management, teachers and

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professors who beamed when talking about their students, doctors, nurses, lawyers, bakers, athletes, actors, taxidermists, salespeople, CEOs, stay-at-home parents, and so many others that it is impossible to list them all here.

And as I look back on some incredible memories of my time spent traveling, I am most grateful for the conversations with my seatmates as they shared their passion and heart for the work they did. They always took their heart to work. They went to work with a servant’s heart. They saw themselves as more than an employee, consultant, or owner of a company. They saw themselves as being a difference-maker in some way.

I remember sitting on a flight with one maintenance worker who was employed at the same hospital for many years. He didn’t talk about the grind, or the hard work, or the long hours. His eyes shined and his smile widened when he spoke about the cleanliness of the rooms he cared for, his responsibility to do his part in saving lives. Yes, this man talked about his role in saving lives as he held himself personally account-

able for keeping “his” patients safe from any germs. Yes, he said, “His” patients. Wow! That is pride, joy, enthusiasm, and such an inspiring example of always taking our heart to work.

Today our supply chains are struggling in many cases because there are shortages of workers. Many have decided not to return to work right now. Maybe it’s because they don’t feel safe, some are worried about the virus, others about workplace safety, and sadly, many who would still rather receive unemployment benefits and stimulus dollars instead of going back to work. It is hard to bring our hearts to work when we aren’t going to work.

There are stories upon stories of our grandparents and great-grandparents and their tremendous work ethic. Almost all of us have heard the saying, “No matter what you do, do it to the best of your ability. If you are sweeping floors, be the best floor sweeper this world has ever known.” Whatever it is we are doing in life, when we do it with heart, we will feel so much better than finishing our day and just punching out.

Punching in and punching out each day is up to each one of us. If that is how we see our day, then it will be almost impossible to find joy at work. And I am not singling out any level of an organization or any specific job function. From my friend and seatmate who takes such pride in his work, all the way up to the CEO of any company, if we aren’t bringing our heart to work, then punching in and punching out is all that our day will be and feel like.

Is it time for you or someone you know to get back to work? Is it time to change the way we think about what we do and how and who we serve so that we can take pride and find joy in our job? I would love to hear your story at mnorton@ tramazing.com, and when we can remember to always bring our heart to work, it really will be a better than good year.

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Gadgets and tricks to age in place

hinking ahead and preparing your home environment may enable you to live longer and safely in your home. Many changes are simple, inexpensive, and easy to do yourself and allow you to remain home despite physical and mild cognitive LIVING & limitations.

AGING WELL There are commonly used lowcost and adaptive devices (e.g., bath benches, handheld showers, and automatic lights) online (like Amazon) and possible free at loan closJay Berger ets and nonprofit health charities. These personal gadgets and recent technological advances not only have made aging in place more feasible and affordable by enhancing your safety, reducing your effort, and maintaining/regaining your independence, they reduce the associated frustrations, and boost confidence.

Tremors and arthritis are common impairments in older adults, and can affect the ability to live longer at home safely. A wide variety of adaptive devices can assist with daily activities (such as eating, dressing, bathing, and preparing meals) improving your grip, dexterity, and steadiness.

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Targeting crimes linked to racism, bias Around March of this year, the public was hearing more about a concerning rise in anti-Asian crimes, exemplified especially by the shootings in the Atlanta area that killed eight people, six of them women of Asian descent, Kellner noted.

Local officials in Colorado wondered what they could do better to “put some more teeth” into state law regarding bias-motivated crimes, Kellner said.

He worked with state Sen. Rhonda Fields of Aurora on an effort to better target those crimes. The bill “passed overwhelmingly in both the Senate and the House” and was signed into law recently by Gov. Jared Polis, Kellner said.

The new law, state Senate Bill 21280, clarifies that crimes need only be partially motivated by bias to be categorized as a bias-motivated crime.

Under that new law, a person can be accused of a bias-motivated crime if the crime occurs with the intent to intimidate or harass another person, in whole or in part because of that person’s race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disabil-

items that secure plates and bowls to the table; and alternate handle, weighted and larger handled utensils. Some of the more sophisticated gadgets include: 1. Robotic vacuum 2. Safety doorbells to view who’s at the door (even if you’re not home) 3. Voice activated devices like Alexa and Google Voice that turn on/off, adjust and change lights/ music/temperature and more, call someone, and give you reminders 4. Smart watches with fall detection sensors can automatically alert someone 5. Medication systems that automatically dispense at the correct time Consider the weight, size, ease of use, safety and return policy when making a purchase. Understand your specific needs. A “lightweight” step ladder to one person may not be lightweight enough if you have pain, weakness, or other limitations. Pay attention to safety concerns. If it’s electric, or gets hot, does it have an auto shut-off or temperature limit? Check dimensions. Wheelchairs need to be wide enough to fit you and a winter coat, and high enough that you can easily get in and out of it. Walkers and wheelchairs need to be able to fit through doors and hallways, and allow you to turn in the bathroom.

Will you be able to push it over carpet and outdoor surfaces? If it’s a used device, check that all

parts are in good working order and secured.

Keep cell phones fully charged and flashlights handy. If your medical devices operate or recharge on electricity, inform your local fire department and utility company to prioritize you in the event of a fire or electricity outage. Maintain a three-day emergency stash of bottled water, working flashlights and fresh batteries, shelf-stable food you can open and eat without devices, important numbers written down, extra oxygen tanks if appropriate, blankets, and if possible, a threemonth supply of medications.

Stay in your best possible health. Get regular vision and corrective glasses checks; visual problems cause many falls. Keep moving. Walking requires no special skill, place, or equipment, except a decent pair of shoes. Stay well hydrated unless you are on a fluid-restricted diet. Stay mentally challenged. Like your body, if you don’t use it, you lose it. If you aren’t getting a good night’s sleep, talk to your doctor. Sleep cleanses your brain, recharges your body,

and keeps your immune system strong.

Planning ahead to age in place is insurance; if you are set up and the unforeseen happens and debilitates you, you’re covered. Without it, should something happen, not only will you be scrambling to correct it, it may be unaffordable or not feasible to make changes in time. Even if the issue is not permanent, it could be the difference between home or spending some time at a skilled nursing facility.

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This column is hosted by the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County.

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ity, or sexual orientation.

New program to address addiction Starting in July, the DA’s office was to launch a new “diversion” program for adults who are struggling with addiction, Kellner said.

It’s intended to focus on drug possession cases.

For those who are accused of a first or second offense, the program will take them out of the court system entirely, Kellner said.

If they comply with the program to help them back on their feet, their charge will be dismissed.

Seeking info on shooting Kellner asked the public for any information people have about a shooting that occurred at a gathering related to a Juneteenth celebration in Aurora off Mississippi Avenue at Peoria Street.

The incident saw multiple shooters, more than 100 shell cases recovered at the scene, four people wounded and one killed, Kellner said.

“We’re still looking for help on this, and we need the public’s assistance to solve cases like this,” Kellner said.

If you know something or think you might know something about the case, Kellner urged calling Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 (or see metrodenvercrimestoppers.com). You can remain anonymous.

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Rounding up the cycling trails

Cyclists pass each other on the Clear Creek Trail.

PHOTOS BY BOB WOOLEY

If you’re new to the area, or just want to branch out, here’s a must-try list of some of the best rides around nicipal lots or parking spaces a bit east of the trailhead.

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is the season for twowheeled adventure.

Lucy Hanna said she’s just visiting but couldn’t wait to hop on a bike — a loaner from her niece Claire — and check out the Clear Creek Trail.

“You have some beautiful trails out here,” she said. “This is the second time I’ve checked out a new ride since I’ve been here.”

She said it’s nothing like her rides back home in Louisiana.

“You can’t even really think about it (cycling) this time of year.

The humidity is just … I don’t know … oppressive,” she said.

Those of us lucky enough to call the metro area home have miles of trails to choose from. Throw in some of the lowest relative humidity in the nation and summer can be a downright pleasant time to go riding.

That said, here’s a list of some of the most popular places to get back on the bike and enjoy the fleeting summer months while you can.

Bear Creek Bike Trail You can pick up the trail near US 285 and River Point Parkway.

There are parking lots near the South Platte, where the Mary Carter Greenway Trail and Platte River Trail meet.

The trail, running alongside the Bear Creek corridor pretty closely, offers stunning views of the western foothills as you make your way through Bear Valley, Bear Creek Lake Park and ultimately into

Kipling West section of the Clear Creek Trail in Wheat Ridge.

Morrison.

According to reviews on TrailLink.com, the Bear Creek Trail is a relatively flat, easy ride that can be enjoyed by cyclists of all abilities.

On the west side of the trail, you can find parking along Morrison Road or one of the parking lots in downtown Morrison.

High Line Canal Trail Starting in Aurora and ending some 71 miles away in Roxborough Park, the High Line Canal Trail runs through the metro area’s southern suburbs. Along the way, you’ll go through Goldsmith Gulch, deKoevend Park and Horseshoe Park just to name a few, before the trail ends near Platte Canyon Reservoir.

From the Waterton Canyon Trailhead parking lot, it’s just a short distance to the High Line Canal Trailhead.

Starting from points east, consult

a trail map and follow municipal parking regulations.

Clear Creek Trail From Thornton to Golden, this 20-mile trail has a bit of everything.

A slight incline that tops out at just over 5,800 feet adds to the challenge, but the scenery is said by TrailLink reviewers, to be worth the effort. Included in the ride are views of North and South Table Mountain, thrown in for free. You’ll cut through a good chunk of Wheat Ridge and make your way between Prospect, Tabor and West lakes as you head toward I-70.

Historic Golden vibes abound as you cross Ford Street on your way to the trail’s end near Clear Creek Canyon Road, just east of Indian Gulch.

Temporary construction closures at the Clear Creek Parking Lot in Golden may make it necessary to start your ride on the westside, nearer to one of the Golden mu-

Cherry Creek Trail On the southeast side of town, the Cherry Creek Trail gives cyclists the opportunity to ride from Cherry Creek Reservoir to Downtown Denver.

At around 20-miles-long, the trail takes riders through some of the coolest urban areas in the city. Starting your ride near Confluence Park in Lodo, you’ll make your way along Cherry Creek as it ambles toward the southeastern suburbs, cutting through Glendale and Virginia Village before ending at Cherry Creek Reservoir.

For the super adventurous, the trail continues all the way to the small, rural, Franktown — another 20 miles south.

There are several rest stops along the route, with restrooms for those in need. And due to the proximity to the city center, it’s not unheard of to see inline skaters, folks on scooters or even e-bikes moving pretty fast, so be aware.

Veteran Denver cyclist Michael Lewis said he’s ridden most of the trails the city has to offer. He said he’s partial to the South Platte River Trail himself, but said for people just starting out, or those looking for a nice ride with a lot less distance involved, a lap or two around Sloan’s Lake or Washington Park is hardly ever a bad idea.

“There’s such a great cycling community here,” he said. “Almost everywhere you go, you’ll find people who just love to be out there (cycling).”

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‘Hall of Legends’ celebrates baseball

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istory Colorado and the Colorado Rockies Baseball Club Foundation have collaborated to present “Hall of SONYA’S Legends” during SAMPLER MLB AllStar Week, July 10-18 at the Rally Hotel at McGregor Square, across 20th Street from Coors Field.

Sonya Ellingboe Advance tickets ($10) are available at Rockies. com/HallofLegends and in person at the Rally Store, 20th and Wazee, with all profits benefiting the Foundation to support underprivileged and at-risk youth. The exhibit of more than 30 objects includes Joe DiMaggio’s jersey when he hit his last home run in the final game of his career and a Hank Aaron’s bat and glove — and for the first three days only, a PSA gem mint 10 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card, known as the Holy Grail of baseball cards. Memorabilia in the Hall of Legends is lent by private collector Marshall Fogel of Denver. “Hall of Legends” is on view 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 10-18, except for July 13. Youth attending will receive a free baseball card after their visit, as long as they last — and guests will have free registration to Play Ball Park at the Colorado Convention Center July 9-13. They may redeem Hall of Legends tickets for a $2 discounted admission to the History Colorado Center, 1200 North Broadway.

Evergreen exhibit “LOVE IS...” a new exhibit of about 50 thematic works by Colorado artists, runs July 9 through Aug. 7

Vintage Theatre Vintage Theatre Productions, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora, announces the return of live performances with 11 shows scheduled in their two theatres for the 2021-2022 season. First: “Five Guys Named Moe,” in the Nickleson Auditorium, July 23-August 22. (Littleton’s Linda Suttle will direct “Young Frankenstein” in September — more later.)

at Center for the Arts Evergreen, 31880 Rocky Village Drive, Evergreen. The juror for the exhibit is Teresa Anne Vongenau, a classically trained dancer and visual artist with a representational style. The exhibit presents love in its many manifestations ... open, free to the public, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. CAE is housed in the “Old Bergen Church,” a designated Jefferson County landmark. evergreenarts.org, 303-6740056.

Englewood Public Library Kids can still register for the summer reading program, in person or online.

Kids 1-10: read 10 hours: Teens 12-18: read 24 hours.

Call Mrs. Kimberly on the children’s hotline, 720-4259319. See the library’s website for details of “Kidstage” on Tuesdays in July at 6:30 p.m.; live storytimes on Facebook at 10:30 Mondays and Thursdays. In-person storytime is at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, with pre-registration required.

(Masks not required, but recommended for anyone who wants to stand near the storyteller!) Go to englewoodco.gov, click on the library link at the top and follow the prompts.

DCPA The Denver Center for the Performing Arts has sent notice of a new season, starting in November. See denvercenter.org.

Curtis Center Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village, will open the 38th “All Colorado Art Show” with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on July 10. Juror Mike McClung will speak at 2 p.m. on July 24. The exhibit runs through Aug. 28, with hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

McClung is a partner in Michael Warren Contemporary in Denver’s Santa Fe Arts District. Admission is free.

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Arapahoe Community College News from Trish Sangelo at ACC’s Gallery: The annual “Kaleidoscope” exhibit will be virtual this year, running July 12 to Dec. 31, while also virtual will be “Across the Globe — Next Destination Italy,” the annual cultural exhibition (which in the past has followed at trip organized by the gallery. In-person exhibitions in the gallery will be open Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., depending on staffing: the ACC Student Invitation-

A mint-condition 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle baseball card will be displayed for three days in the “Hall of Fame” exhibit presented by History Colorado and the Colorado Rockies Baseball Club Foundation.

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Heritage Fine Art Guild, will run Nov. 28 to Dec. 21, with a reception Dec. 2.

(We will repeat these later ones — it’s just good to hear about them now ...) Some readers may want to enter that Heritage show — we haven’t received a call for artists yet!

Reminder Central City Opera Festival will be held at Hudson Gardens and Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton. “Rigoletto” and “Carousel” will play on different nights. Tickets: $25$75, time varies. Call Central City Opera, 303-292-6700, for tickets.

SunSET Concerts Englewood’s SunSET Concert Series starts July 22 at CityCenter Amphitheatre, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood. July 22: Nothing But Nineties; July 29: Hazel Miller and the Collective; Aug. 5: The Walker Williams Band; Aug. 12: Raising Cain.

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International Folk Art Market returns New Mexico event comes back after cancellation during pandemic year

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As we contemplate possibilities for summer travel, some readers will be heading south to that favorite destination: Santa Fe, New Mexico. And perhaps some of those will want to visit IFAM, the International Folk Art Market.

It didn’t happen last year, but all artists accepted for IFAM 2020 were invited to participate in 2021, when Santa Fe’s International Folk Art Market will be held at the Milner Plaza on Museum Hill — for two weeks: July 7 to July 11 and July 14 to July 18, with different artists each week — and in keeping with COVID safe practices.

Tickets are sold at two-hour intervals and in some cases, are sold out, so we wanted to caution readers who plan to attend to visit folkartmarket.org in advance for information and reservations.

My memory of visiting this very special event is of just showing up and that’s not workable this year ... a maximum of 200 guests at a time will be able to visit the area. (And you’ll definitely want reservations for a place to sleep, as well.)

Started in 2004, the IFAM has host-

“Arc de Jose” is a painting by Cuban artist Cenia Gutierrez Alfonso, who is featured in the upcoming International Folk Art Market in COURTESY PHOTO Santa Fe, New Mexico.

ed 950 master folk artists from 94 countries across six continents and generated $26 million from artist sales, 90% of which has gone home with artists and their organizations

— a really strong feature, I feel.

The nonprofit organization has offered workshops for visiting artists and their representatives and cooperated with the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs over the years it has operated. In recent years, IFAM has opened a retail store at 620 Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe, adding to the extensive choices one finds there, especially in the folk art category and from the skilled Indigenous artists who sell their handmade wares near the Plaza.

Among first-time artists, we are told of Gary Gonzalez, of Taller Centro Artesanal Del Sombrero Wayuu (Colombia), who brings hats and Julio Laja Chichicaxtle, of Manteles Borados Otomi Hechos A Mano (Mexico) who will bring textiles ...

I was intrigued to read about Cuban folk artist Cenia Gutierrez

Alfonso, who is known as a painter of guijes, or fairies.

What delightful images for a child’s room — or a grownup’s study or living room!

Alfonso is quoted: “It is about materializing dreams, reflecting the world that surrounds me, where urban and rural life intermingle ...”

This market is just one facet of visiting Santa Fe, of course, but offers a sweet time in a world of creatives, who offer color and imaginative ways with many materials, resulting in products that simply make us happy. Or, of course, if selected as a gift for another person, should brighten a table, corner, wall or shelf.

Contemplating the 2021 IFAM reinforces my respect for art that shows something about the hands that made it.

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Valor wins state in girls 5A track Grandview and Cherry Creek take runners-up spots

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Valor Christian track coach Brian Kula had a good feeling about this season, and the girls track team turned the hopes of their coach into a state championship.

The Eagles won the Class 5A girls state championship on June 26 which was the final day of the 3-day state track meet at Jefferson County Stadium.

“We knew we had a strong team but they still has to execute and they did a phenomenal job of that,” said Kula. “We had a couple little hiccups we had to deal with but we really had a good day final day.

“This group of girls have been working hard for two years now and it just didn’t happen over night. We just got off to a good start in the hurdles. Our little freshman Madi Procter placed fifth and then Camille (Peisner) won the 100 and we just started gaining momentum and things kept falling into place. I’m really proud. They have not lost a state track meet since 2017.”

Valor won the 2018 4A state girls championship, won the 5A title in

Cherry Creek junior Riley Stewart was a four-time winner at the June 24-26 state track meet at Jeffco Stadium. She ran on Creek’s PHOTOS BY JIM BENTON winning 3,200 relay team, won the 800 meters, 3,200 meters and 1,600 meters with a state meet record time.

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Peisner won both the 100 meters (11.88) and the 200 meters (23.92) and was second in the 400 meters to help the Eagles gain points on the final day which ended in rain.

Junior Kylie Bahr was first in the 300 hurdles with a time of 42.93.

“I felt like I ran pretty good,” said Bahr. “It was a PR which was nice. Going in I just tired to stay super calm. It (winning state) shows how good our coaching staff is and how much effort we put in at practice and stuff.”

The Eagles put more distance between them and the field with a SEE TRACK, P20

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victory in the 4x400 relay in 3:52.92.

Valor had 130.5 points with Grandview coming in second with 83.5 points. Cherry Creek was third with 61.5 markers.

In the boys 5A meet, Grandview won the state title with 78.5 points and Cherry Creek was second (57) and Valor Christian third (44).

Cherry Creek came up short with points in the team standings but Riley Stewart, Parker Wolfe and Ky Oday captured individual events.

In fact, Stewart won four events.

She was part of Creek’s winning 3,200 relay team, won the 800 meters (2:09.60) on June 24, the 3,200 run (10.31.45) on June 25 and set a state meet record of 4:45.96 on June 26 in the 1,600 meters.

“I knew my legs were tired from this week but I just had to push through,” said the junior who had previously set a Colorado record of 4:44.13 in the 1,600. “It’s amazing to set a state record. Like two weeks ago I had the record like individually for Colorado and now to have the state one too it is just so awesome and just to be able to come back here next year and try to push that, I’m just so happy.”

Oday won the boys 400 meters (48.00) and was second in the 100yard dash. Wolfe, a senior who will run at North Carolina next year, took the boys 3,200 in 9:07.87

Valor Christian’s Kylie Bahr won the 300-meter hurdles on June 26 at the state track meet held at Jeffco Stadium.

Cherry Creek’s Ky Oday Jr. won the 400 meters and stands between Castle View’s William Merrick, left, who was second and Ace Malone, the third-place finisher.

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but finished second to Mountain Vista senior Harrison Witt in the 1,600 meters.

Witt, who will be heading to Princeton, ran past Wolfe on the final lap and posted a state record of 4:04.36. He also won the 800 meters in meet record time of 1:48.75.

“It was incredible to race against him (Wolfe),” said Witt.

He’s one of the best athletes of our generation.

“I just wanted him not to get

away before the last lap. I’m very confident in my kick and speed so I had to keep him in range to make a move. When he opened the inside up for me I just figured it was time to go and leave it all on the track.”

Other winners included Fabiola Belihi of Regis Jesuit in the 5A girls long jump with a leap of 18 feet and Noah Kelly of Lutheran who won 3A pole vault by clearing 14 feet.

Valor Christian won the girls 5A state track championship, which was the third straight state title for the Eagles girls team.

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Mountain Vista, Ponderosa capture baseball titles Valor delivers pitching gem, Ponderosa shows hitting prowess

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Mountain Vista and Ponderosa claimed state baseball championships in different ways.

The Golden Eagles used strong pitching performances and smart base running to edge Valor Christian, 3-2, in the Class 5A championship game while Ponderosa just pounded out an 11-2 win over Holy Family in the 4A title contest.

Visa rode the pitching performances of senior starter Evan Ma gill and senior reliever Griffin Hart in the conquest over Valor Christian in the June 25 5A final game at Kelli McGuire Field at AllStar Park in Lakewood.

In semifinal games earlier in the day, the Golden Eagles (17-2) held on to down Fairview 6-4 while Valor Christian (18-5) advanced to the title game with a 10-1 romp over Fort Collins.

It was the second state title in three seasons for Vista who won the school’s first crown in 2018.

“The first one was special because it was the first one for Vista,” said Vista coach Ron Quinton. “This one was special because of the boys. This is a close group.

This was a different special because a lot of people counted these guys out.”

Both Vista and Valor each got four hits during the game but Ma gill dominated with his curve ball for six innings and Hart saved the victory with a one-two-three seventh inning.

Both Ma gill and Hart were freshman on the 2018 state title team.

“The curve ball was on, the fast ball was on, the slider was on and I didn’t throw a change up,” said Ma gill. “It was a good day. We won state. We worked all season for it.”

Valor took the lead in the top of the first on Blake Wilson’s two run double but Vista came back with a run in the bottom of the first on a RBI double by Tyler Meija who was 2-for-2 and hit by a pitch in the game.

Travis Sprinkle opened the bottom second inning with a infield hit and Trey Dunn walked. After three wild pitches which advanced the runners, both scored and the Golden Eagles grabbed a 3-2 advantage with just an infield hit during the frame.

Magill allowed four hits and struck out nine batters in six innings of work. Valor had a man on third base with one out after an error and wild catch in the sixth inning but Magill got a strike out and rightfielder Sean Marlow made a diving catch on a fly ball to retire the side.

“You’ve got to get the outs with one out,” said Magill. “I was happy to get the strikeout. I was thinking

Mountain Vista baseball players show off their new banner and trophy after winning the 5A State Championship 3-2 against Valor PHOTOS BY PAUL DISALVO Christian on June 25 at All-Star Park in Lakewood.

Valor Christian first baseman Kenan Elarton (29) reaches around for the tag on Mountain Vista’s Tyler Mejia (12). Mejia’s Golden Eagles finished the game on top 3-2 in the 5A State Championship on June 25.

curve balls, curve balls, curve balls because they were swinging right over them and right through them.

And the catch was amazing.”

Quintana said Marlow was following orders.

“The second baseman probably should have caught it because he was underneath it but my one rule is catch the ball,” he added.

“I don’t care how you catch it but catch it.”

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Valor Christian’s Blake Wilson (2) jumps to avoid the collision at second base with Fairview’s Finley Daecher (4). Valor and Fairview squared off in preliminary action on June 25 to decide who would face Mountain Vista in the championship game later in the day at All-Star Park in Lakewood.

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Evan Ma gill (9) had a near complete game victory as his Mountain Vista Golden Eagles took down Valor Christian 3-2 in the 5A State Championship on June 25 at AllPHOTO BY PAUL DISALVO Star Park in Lakewood. Magill pitched six solid innings.

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Valor suffered its third loss this season to Mountain Vista.

“Our guys did a great job,” said Valor coach Keith Wahl “They’ll be another day.”

Ponderosa, playing for teammate Luke Karel who is hospitalized while battling leukemia, went into the June 26 finals undefeated in the double elimination tournament but dropped a 10-4 game to

Holy Family in the semifinals. The Mustangs got to come back to play the Tigers in the afternoon title game on June 26 in Pueblo.

The Mustangs scored five runs in the sixth inning to seal the title victory over Holy Family and finish the season with a 21-3 record.

Starting pitcher Derek Lukes scattered four hits to Holy Family in seven innings while Skyler Ahern and Dylan Carey each had three hits and combined for three RBIs to spark the Pondo offense.

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals City and County Public Notice City of Greenwood Village Notice of Unclaimed Funds NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 4-10-120 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code, the following funds have remained unclaimed.

AMOUNT NAME CHECK DATE REASON Law Office of Khalid Jbili LLC $100.00 08/20/2020 Invoice Payment Tasker, Daphne or Robert $500.00 10/15/2020 Rec Reimbursement Cohan, Hank or Rose, Liesl $22.50 12/03/2020 Rec Reimbursement Fix It 24/7 Home Services 12/23/2020 Somani, Arati or Nitin 01/21/2021

$75.00 Refund $43.00 Rec Reimbursement

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN pursuant to the above Government Code Sections that said funds will become the property of the City of Greenwood Village within thirty (30) days of the publication of this notice, or August 06, 2021.

All written claims may be directed to: City of Greenwood Village Attn: Kathy Wells, Accountant 6060 S. Quebec St. Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. 525367 First Publication: July 8, 2021 Last Publication: July 8, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DOVE VALLEY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Dove Valley Metropolitan District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 32-1-808, C.R.S., that vacancies currently exist on the Board of Directors of the Dove Valley Metropolitan District (“District”). Any qualified, eligible elector of the District interested in filling such vacancy and serving on the Board of Directors should file a Letter of Interest with the Board of Directors of the District on or before the close of business on July 18, 2021 at the District Management office.

Forms of Letters of Interest are available and can be obtained from the Dove Valley Metropolitan District, c/o David Solin at Special District Management Services, Inc., 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228, (303) 987-0835.

DOVE VALLEY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ David Solin, Secretary Legal Notice No. 525352 First Publication: July 8, 2021 Last Publication: July 8, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Bids and Settlements Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT BID PACKAGE #33 Littleton Public Schools Stadium Synthetic Turf Field Notice is hereby given that Littleton Public Schools in the county of Arapahoe will on or about July 20, 2021 pay retainage and make final settlement with Academy Sports Turf, LLC for BID PACKAGE #33 Littleton Public Schools Stadium Synthetic Turf Field Repairs. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the contractor identified above or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid, by the contractor or subcontractor, must file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which statement must be filed on or before July 20, 2021. Claims must be submitted to the Board of Education to Littleton Public Schools at the school district’s Property Management Department, 5776 S. Crocker Street, Littleton, CO. 80120 on or before July 20, 2021.

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

Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim, Dated: June 24, 2021.

Legal Notice No. 525320 First Publication: June 24, 2021 Last Publication: July 8, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Not consecutive publications Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT BID PACKAGE #09 Kitchen and Nutrition Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) Services Notice is hereby given that Littleton Public Schools in the county of Arapahoe will on or about July 20, 2021 pay retainage and make final settlement with Flintco, LLC for BID PACKAGE #09 Kitchen and Nutrition CM/GC Services partial release of retainage for work completed Summer 2020. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the contractor identified above or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid, by the contractor or subcontractor, must file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which statement must be filed on or before July 20, 2021. Claims must be submitted to the Board of Education to Littleton Public Schools at the school district’s Property Management Department, 5776 S. Crocker Street, Littleton, CO. 80120 on or before July 20, 2021. Final Settlement will be made and verified claims must be timely filed with Littleton Public Schools. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim, Dated: June 24, 2021.

Legal Notice No. 525321 First Publication: June 24, 2021 Last Publication: July 8, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Not consecutive publications Public Notice BID INFORMATION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the "City") will receive bids by electronic submission through BidNet® on the Rocky Mountain Bid System on the Greenwood Village website at www.greenwoodvillage.com/bids. Bids must be submitted by 4:00 p.m., July 22nd 2021 for: 2021 Noise Wall Structural Repairs Project The plans and specifications for the 2021 Noise Wall Structural Repairs Project are available electronically via the Rocky Mountain EPurchasing System on the City of Greenwood Village website, www.greenwoodvillage.com/bids.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof.

Preference is hereby given to materials, supplies, and provisions produced, manufactured, or grown in Colorado, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside of the State. Colorado labor shall be employed to perform the work for which bids are requested herein to the extent of not less than eighty percent (80%) of each type or class of labor in the several classifications of skilled and common labor employed on such work, pursuant to C.R.S. § 8-17-101.

The City requires a certified or cashier's check, or a corporate surety bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount before the City can accept or consider any bid for any bids greater than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00).

The bid and the deposit shall be filed with the Public Works Department, securely sealed and endorsed on the outside with a brief statement as to the nature of the item or work for which the bid is provided. Upon a bid award, such bond shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidder(s). In the case of the successful bidder, the bid bond will be returned upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds, each in the full amount of the contract price. Such bonds will be retained by the City until the two year (2) warranty period has expired. An electronic bid opening will occur at 4:01 p.m., July 22nd 2021.

Any questions regarding the project should be directed to Bill Behre at (720) 749-8155 or bbehre@ greenwoodvillage.com. /s/ Jeremy Hanak Director of Public Works Legal Notice No. 525368 First Publication: July 8, 2021 Last Publication: July15, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 Case No.: 2021CV030381 Division/Ctrm.: 204 Plaintiff: LOUISIANA PURCHASE II HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendants: LOUIS T. SCOTT; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; GATEWAY MORTGAGE GROUP D/B/A GATEWAY FIRST BANK; WAKEFIELD AND ASSOCIATES INC.; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; and PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE Attorneys for Plaintiff MOELLER GRAF, P.C. Bujar Ahmeti, #42373 K. Christian Webert, #43739 Gail R. Gudder, #17820 ggudder@moellergraf.com 385 Inverness Parkway, Suite 200 Englewood, Colorado 80112 Office: (720) 279-2568 FAX: (720) 279-2569 SUMMONS [BY PUBLICATION] THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response.

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

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

This is an action for judicial foreclosure under C.R.C.P. Rule 105 and damages seeking to foreclose a statutory lien on the following property: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 103, IN BUILDING 9, LOUISIANA PURCHASE II CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR LOUISIANA PURCHASE II CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 UNDER RECEPTION NO. A8155656, AND ANNEXATION RECORDED APRIL 14, 1999 UNDER RECEPTION NO. A9060970 AND AS FURTHER DEFINED AND DESCRIBED ON THE CONDOMINIUM MAP OF THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE II CONDOMINIUM, PHASE VII, RECORDED APRIL 14, 1999 IN PLAT BOOK 160 AT PAGE 71,72,73, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. also known by street name and number as: 1326 South Danube Way #103, Aurora, CO 80017-6312.

Dated: June 8, 2021 MOELLER GRAF, P.C. Gail R. Gudder, #17820 Legal Notice No. 525307 First Publication: June 17, 2021 Last Publication: July 15, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No.: 2021CV30262 Division: COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Plaintiff: THE TIMBERS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION I, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation Defendant: JOHN SAFFER; AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION; COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY; SUE SANDSTROM, TREASURER, Arapahoe County Public Trustee TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: RE: Sheriff’s Sale of Real Property pursuant to ORDER ON VERIFIED MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT AND DECREE OF FORECLOSURE and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S. This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the ORDER ON VERIFIED MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT AND DECREE OF FORECLOSURE issued by the Arapahoe County District Court case number 2021CV30262 captioned The Timbers Homeowners Association I, Inc. v. JOHN SAFFER; AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION; COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE

AUTHORITY; SUE SANDSTROM, TREASURER, Arapahoe County Public Trustee, dated March 25, 2021, and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S., by the Timbers Homeowners Association I, Inc., the current holder and owner of a statutory lien against the real property located in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on the Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Timbers recorded on April 15, 2015 at Reception #D5036758 which establishes a lien for the benefit of The Timbers Homeowners Association I, Inc. (“Declaration”) WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 108, Block 1, The Timbers Filing No. 1, TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS AND EASEMENTS APPURTENANT TO SUBJECT PROPERTY AS CREATED IN THOSE INSTRUMENTS RECORDED NOVEMBER 30, 1972 IN BOOK 2080 AT PAGE 276, DECEMBER 10, 1974 IN BOOK 2296 AT PAGE 169, APRIL 21, 1975 IN BOOK 2327 AT PAGE 174, AUGUST 19, 1975 IN BOOK 2364 AT PAGE 579 AND APRIL 27, 1977 IN BOOK 2579 AT PAGE 230, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado also known as 15195 E Jefferson Pl, Aurora CO 80014.

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

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa Deputy Sheriff ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 720-221-9780 Legal Notice No. 525304 First Publication: July 8, 2021 Last Publication: August 5, 2021 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80122 Case No: 2020CV32179 Division: 202

Plaintiff’s Attorney: Travis B. Keenan, #41354 WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 Telephone: (303) 863-1870 Facsimile: (303) 863-1872

All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3845. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above-described lien is: Tammy M. Alcock, Esq. Alcock Law Group, PC 19751 E Mainstreet, Suite 225 Parker, CO 80138

SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE Under an Order for Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered on March 16, 2021, in the above titled action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows:

Dated: May 4, 2021 Tyler Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff

Original Lienee: Ronald Drake Jr. Original Lienor: Apple Valley East Condominium Association, Inc. Current Holder of the evidence of debt: Apple Valley East Condominium Association, Inc. Date of Lien being foreclosed: November 12, 2019 Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed: November 14, 2019 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Information: D9123945 Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $1,770.43 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof: $17,466.70 Amount of Judgment entered March 16, 2021: $15,517.24

Legal Notice No. 525180 First Publication: June 10, 2021 Last Publication: July 8, 2021 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225, Englewood, Colorado 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2020CV032300 Division: 15 Ctrm: COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

Description of property to be foreclosed:

Plaintiff: ANTELOPE HILLS HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendants: DALE S GOODMAN; BIPIN PATEL; This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order Granting Motion for Decree for Judicial Foreclosure dated April 27, 2021, and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq., by Antelope Hills Homeowners' Association, the current holder of a lien recorded on August 8, 2019 at Rec. No. D9080093, in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Amended and Restated Declaration of Protective Covenants and Restrictions of Antelope Hills Subdivision Bennett, Colorado recorded on July, 25, 2000 at Reception No. B0090632 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The Declaration and notices, as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of Antelope Hills Homeowners' Association, WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS – against the property legally described as follows: Regarding: Lot 154 Antelope Hills 1st Flg Ex M/R's TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 2nd day of September 2021, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80112; phone number 720-874-3845. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.

Tyler S. Brown Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado

Plaintiff: APPLE VALLEY EAST CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation vs.

Defendants: RONALD DRAKE JR.; COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY; AND PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STEE

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on August 5, 2021 at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112.

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

DATED in Colorado this 8th day of June, 2021.

UNIT B, BUILDING 94, APPLE VALLEY EAST CONDOMINIUMS ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED NOVEMBER 21, 1975 IN BOOK 28 AT PAGE 96 AND THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED APRIL 8, 1974 IN BOOK 2226 AT PAGE 205, AND SUPPLEMENT THERETO RECORDED OCTOBER 7, 1974 IN BOOK 2280 AT PAGE 603 AND RECORDED OCTOBER 31, 1974 IN BOOK 2286 AT PAGE 494, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 94 Nome Way Unit B, Aurora, CO 80012.

THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AS DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing.

THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10 o'clock A.M. on the 26th of August 2021, on the front steps of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, Civil Unit, located at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy Centennial, CO 80112 sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** Inquiries regarding this Sheriff’s Sale must be directed to the Civil Unit of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, telephone 720-874-3845.

DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 25th day of May, 2021.

Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 525236 First publication: July 1, 2021

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Public Notices Last publication: July 29, 2021 Published in: Littleton Independent, 750 W. Hampden, Suite 225, Englewood, CO 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 Plaintiff: THE KNOLLS TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation, Defendants: CASEY SNYDER; LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC; THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; SUE SANDSTROM AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE AND TREASURER FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION.

Attorneys for Plaintiff: WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP Wendy E. Weigler, #28419 Address: 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 Phone Number: (303) 863-1870 Case Number: 2021CV030470 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: CASEY SNYDER You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of the summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

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

This is an action for judicial foreclosure of an assessment lien in and to the real property situated in Arapahoe County, Colorado, more particularly described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and by this hereof. reference made a part Dated: May 10, 2021.

WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, L.L.P. /s/: Wendy E. Weigler By: Wendy E. Weigler, #28419 This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(h), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure Exhibit A Lots 180A and 180B, The Knolls West - Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known as: 7100 S. Knolls Way, Centennial, CO 80122.

Legal Notice No. 525360 First Publication: July 8, 2021 Last Publication: August 5, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 Plaintiff: SMOKY HILL HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation vs.

Defendants: MOLLY M. CAIRD; PATRICIA A. SWAN MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., individually and solely as nominee for GUARANTY RESIDENTIAL LENDING, INC.; ALPINE CREDIT, INC.; N.A.R, INC.; and SUE SANDSTROM as the ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE Counsel for Plaintiff: WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP Travis B. Keenan, #41354 tkeenan@wlpplaw.com 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 Phone Number: (303) 863-1872 Case No.: 2021CV030340 Division: 202 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: MOLLY M. CAIRD AND PATRICIA A. SWAN You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the court in this action, by complaint filed with the filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of the summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

Please take notice that the complaint requests foreclosure of a statutory and contractual lien against the property commonly known as 17893 East Crestline Place, Centennial, CO 80015, as well as judgment for past-due assessments and late fees, together with attorney fees and costs, in the amount of $9,613.46, as of May 24, 2021, plus all additional amounts coming due after the filing of the complaint.

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

This is an action originally filed February 19, 2021, and published in Colorado Community Media

beginning June 17, 2021, and ending July 15, 2021.

12526 E. Cornell Ave. #301, Aurora, CO 80014-3337

Dated: May 24, 2021

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10 o’clock a.m. on the 5th day of August, 2021, at the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters Building, 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, 720-874-3845. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements thereon, to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, L.L.P. /s/: Travis B. Keenan By: Travis B. Keenan, #41354 Legal Notice No. 525293 First Publication: June 17, 2021 Last Publication: July 15, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No.: 2020CV31674 Division: 402 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Plaintiff: THE TIMBERS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION I, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation Defendant: MARY JAYNE WILSON; RECOVERY ACE INC.; WAKEFIELD AND ASSOCIATES INC.

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

Date: April 27, 2021 Tyler S. Brown, Arapahoe County Sheriff County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff

RE: Sheriff’s Sale of Real Property pursuant to Order on Verified Motion for Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S.

Legal Notice No. 525149 First Publication: June 10, 2021 Last Publication: July 8, 2021 Published in: Littleton Independent 750 W Hampden Ave, Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110

This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the Order on Verified Motion for Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure issued by the Arapahoe County District Court case number 2020CV31674 captioned The Timbers Homeowners Association I, Inc. a Colorado non-profit corporation v.

MARY JAYNE WILSON; RECOVERY ACE INC.; WAKEFIELD AND ASSOCIATES INC.,, dated April 7, 2021, and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S., by the Timbers Homeowners Association I, Inc., the current holder and owner of a statutory lien against the real property located in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on the Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Timbers recorded on April 15, 2015 at Reception #D5036758 which establishes a lien for the benefit of The Timbers Homeowners Association I, Inc. (“Declaration”) WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 58, Block 1, The Timbers, Filing No. One, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado also known as 3720 S Fairplay Way, Aurora CO 80014.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on August 26, 2021 at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3845. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Tammy M. Alcock, Esq. Alcock Law Group, PC 19751 E Mainstreet, Suite 225 Parker, CO 80138 Dated: May 25, 2021 Tyler Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 525259 First Publication: July 1, 2021 Last Publication: July 29, 2021 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225, Englewood, Colorado 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No.: 20CV031728 Division: 15 SALE NO. ACCIV2101875 Plaintiff: Spinnaker Run Condominium Association, Inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendants: Anthony Bailey; Stearns Bank National Association; Amerihome Mortgage Company LLC; and Public Trustee of the County of Arapahoe COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case Number: 2020CV032400 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Plaintiff: AURORA HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISION HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation d/b/a AURORA HIGHLANDS VISTA HOA; Defendants: SCOTT D. MARTIN; SIMONE A. MARTIN; QUICKEN LOANS, INC.; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; ARAPAHOE COUNTY TREASURER; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M, on the 12th day of August, 2021, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3845. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $3,765.28.

This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order on Motion for Default Judgment of Foreclosure and Order and Decree of Foreclosure dated March 31, 2021 and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. by Aurora Highlands Subdivision Homeowners Association, the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on November 19, 2019 at Reception No. D9126603 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions recorded on August 12, 1992 at Office Records Book 6573 at Page 168 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The Declaration establishes a lien for the benefit of Aurora Highlands Subdivision Homeowners Association against real property: Regarding: Lot 5, Block 3, The Vista at Aurora Highlands Subdivision Filing No. 3, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known as: 17195 E. Florida Place, Aurora, CO 80017 The attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Stephane R. Dupont, Reg. No. 39425, The Dupont Law Firm, LLC, PO Box 1073, Castle Rock, CO 80104, (720) 644-6115.

Dated: May 11, 2021

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado

This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated February 19, 2021 and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S.,

by Spinnaker Run Condominium Association, Inc., the current holder and owner of a statutory lien against the real property located in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS legally described as follows, to wit:

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff

CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 301, BUILDING 8, SPINNAKER RUN CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 1, 1980 IN BOOK 3164 AT PAGE 592 AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 1, 1980 IN BOOK 43 AT PAGE 56, OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as

Legal Notice No. 525207 First Publication: June 17, 2021 Last Publication: July 15, 2021 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110

Notice to Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Craig Bowman, a/k/a Craig M. Bowman, a/k/a Craig Martin Bowman, Deceased Case Number: 21PR30558 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, Colorad on or before October 24, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Yvonne Turner, Personal Representative 13921 Gaylord St. Brighton, CO 80602 Legal Notice No. 525319 First Publication: June 24, 2021 Last Publication: July 8, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

In the Matter of the Estate of: SUSAN B. HOGGE, a/k/a SUSAN HOGGE, Deceased.

Public Notice

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before October 24, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michelle L. Linnebur, Personal Representative 83107 E. 26th Ave. Byers, CO 80103 Legal Notice No. 525316 First Publication: June 24, 2021 Last Publication: July 8, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

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AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING WITHOUT APPEARANCE BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO C.R.P.P. 24 and 15-10-401, C.R.S. ****Attendance at this hearing is not required or expected. **** To: David Hogge and Jason McQueen Last Known Address, if any: Unknown A hearing on Petition for Adjudication of Intestacy and Formal Appointment of Personal Representative for (brief description of relief requested) Order of Intestacy, Determination of Heirs and Formal Appointment of Personal Representative will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: August 6, 2021 Time: 8:00 a.m.

Division: 12 Address: 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80110 ***** IMPORTANT NOTICE***** Any interested person wishing to object to the requested action set forth in the motion/petition and proposed order must file a written objection with the court on or before the hearing and must furnish a copy of the objection to the person requesting the court order. JDF 722 (Objection form) is available on the Colorado Judicial Branch website (www.courts.state.co.us). If no objection is filed, the court may take action on the motion/ petition without further notice or hearing. If any objection is filed, the objecting party must, within 14 days after filing the objection, contact the court to set the objection for an appearance hearing.

Failure to timely set the objection for an appearance hearing as required will result in further action as the court deems appropriate.

Legal Notice No. 525337 First Publication: July 1, 2021 Last Publication: July 15, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Allen Eugene Shaw, a/k/a Allen E. Shaw, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR030650 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado or on or before November 1, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Sheryl M. Broadnax, Personal Representative 4272 S. Quintero Way Aurora, CO 80013 Legal Notice No. 525338 First Publication: July 1, 2021 Last Publication: July 15, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CHARLES RAYMOND COZZA, aka CHARLES R. COZZA, aka CHARLES COZZA, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30719 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 November 1, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kim Cozza, Personal Representative c/o 3i Law, LLC 2000 S. Colorado Blvd.

Tower 1, Suite 10000 Denver, CO 80222 Legal Notice No. 525340 First Publication: July 1, 2021 Last Publication: July 15, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dylan James Burns, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30568 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 November 08, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Brenda Wray, Personal Representative 2139 North 12th Street, Suite 10

Legal Notice No.525361 First publication: July 08, 2021 Last publication: July 22, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Triston T. Treber, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30417

District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80110

Attorney: James A. Kaplan, #7741 Rachael Petz, #47549 Machol & Johannes, LLC 700 Seventeenth Street, Suite 200 Denver, CO 80202 Phone Number: (303) 830-0075 FAX Number: (303) 416-8717 E-mail: James.Kaplan@mjfirm.com Rachael.Petz@mjfirm.com Case Number: 2021 PR 30706 12

Grand Junction, Colorado 81501

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Steven Barry Chotin, also known as Steven B. Chotin, and as Steven Chotin, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30671 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 October 25, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Robin D. Chotin and Leslie A. Schaus Co-Personal Representatives c/o Holland & Hart LLP Attn: Laura A. Dinan, Esq. P.O. Box 8749 Denver, CO 80201-8749 Legal Notice No. 525323 First Publication: June 24, 2021 Last Publication: July 8, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ashley Bain, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30658 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 November 1, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Yvette Bain, Personal Representative 8322 S. Upham Way Littleton, CO 80128 Legal Notice No. 525341 First Publication: July 1, 2021 Last Publication: July 15, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RICHARD HUNTINGTON KIMBALL, aka RICHARD H. KIMBALL, aka RICHARD KIMBALL, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30703 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 November 8, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Paulette K. Rhyne, Personal Representative c/o Meurer Law Offices, P.C. 3801 E. Florida Ave., Ste. 906 Denver, CO 80210 Legal Notice No. 525350 First Publication: July 8, 2021 Last Publication: July 22, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Beverly Jean Lahey, a/k/a B. Jean Lahey, a/k/a Jean Lahey, a/k/a Beverly Lahey, and BJ Lahey, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30693 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado or on or before November 8, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Amanda I. Lahey Co-Personal Representative 5725 South Danube Circle Aurora, Colorado 80015 AND Timothy M. Lahey, II Co-Personal Representative 5651 Tory Pointe Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80130 Legal Notice No. 525349 First Publication: July 8, 2021 Last Publication: July 22, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Doralee H. Brown, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR030378 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 November 01, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Wayne Henderson Personal Representative 5105 DTC Parkway, Ste 475

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Public Notices Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 Legal Notice No.525334 First publication: July 01, 2021 Last publication: July 15, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JOSEPH P. WHARRY, a/k/a JOSEPH PAUL WHARRY, a/k/a JOSEPH WHARRY, Deceased Case Number: 21PR30659 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, Colorad on or before November 8, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

JOHN BRUCE WHARRY, Personal Representative C/O Patrick A. Schilken, P.C. 7936 E. Arapahoe Court #2800 Centennial, CO 80130 Legal Notice No. 525351 First Publication: July 8, 2021 Last Publication: July 22, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Michael James Stookey, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30439 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 November 8, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

before November 1, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Marcia W. Stubbs Co-Personal Representative 53 S. Monroe St. Denver, CO 80209 Mark M. Stubbs Co-Personal Representative 971 Detroit St. Denver, CO 80206 Legal Notice No. 525342 First Publication: July 1, 2021 Last Publication: July 15, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 525330 First Publication: July 1, 2021 Last Publication: July 15, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public notice is given on June 22, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 26, 2021, 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 Bruklynn June Farrell be changed to Bruklynn June Palmer Case No.: 21 CV93 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 525318 First Publication: June 24, 2021 Last Publication: July 8, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Legal Notice No. 525359 First Publication: July 8, 2021 Last Publication: July 22, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

The petition requests that the name of Marquas Elliott Dunklin be changed to Marquas Elliott Dunklin Munk Case No.: 2021 C 100312

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the co-personal representatives or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or

The petition requests that the name of Mohammad Zarei be changed to Elijah Zarei Case No.: 21 C 100301

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Wallace B. Stubbs, a/k/a Wallace Bedford Stubbs, a/k/a Wallace Stubbs, Deceased Case Number: 21PR30691

JoAnna Lynn Kessel be changed to Lisifianna Jolee Lynn Kessel Case No.: 2021C100356

Name Changes

Ronald W. Servis Personal Representative 11616 West Shaffer Place, Unit S-102 Littleton, Colorado 80127 303-237-5020

Public Notice

Public notice is given on June 17, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Public notice is given on May 27, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

By: Anne Marie Ollada County Court Judge Legal Notice No. 525275 First Publication: June 24, 2021 Last Publication: July 8, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

The petition requests that the name of Jaiden Tulio Yepes be changed to Tulio Jaiden Yepes IV Case No.: 21 C 100336 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 525369 First Publication: July 8, 2021 Last Publication: July 22, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on June 14, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Sarah Robertson Maxwell be changed to Sarah Elizabeth Robertson Case No.: 2021C36647 By: Kim Boswell, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 525317 First Publication: June 24, 2021 Last Publication: July 8, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on June 8, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of

Legal Notice No. 525332 First Publication: July 1, 2021 Last Publication: July 15, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on June 14, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Trinity Astell Cleveland be changed to Trinity Astell Hartung Case No.: 21 C 100281 By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 525331 First Publication: July 1, 2021 Last Publication: July 15, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on June 22, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Qusai Zakaria Abdullab Sadieh be changed to Qusai Sadieh Case No.: 21 C 100374 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 525339 First Publication: July 1, 2021 Last Publication: July 15, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on June 7, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Donalde Phradestin be changed to Arianna Dior Monroe Case No.: 21 C 100354

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 525327 First Publication: June 24, 2021 Last Publication: July 8, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on June 4, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Liliana Lizbette Rangel Arreola be changed to Liliana Lizbeth Arreola Case No.: 2021CV141 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

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Legal Notice No. 525329 First Publication: July 1, 2021 Last Publication: July 15, 2021 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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