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12 police agencies across the metro area have helped Denver police during the city’s protests, using varying tactics.

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12 metro police agencies helped Denver with protests Tactics, use-of-force rules differed among departments

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In the days after protests against racial injustice and police brutality first broke out in Denver on May 28, the Denver Police Department called in backup from a dozen metro-area law enforcement agencies, each bringing their own equipment, tactics and use-of-force regulations.

City police departments and county sheriff ’s offices in Arapahoe, Douglas, Jefferson, Adams and Broomfield counties assisted in Denver.

As police and protesters clashed, with some protesters vandalizing or destroying property or throwing objects at police, officers deployed a variety of crowd-control methods, including firing “less-lethal munitions” at protesters, and deploying tear gas and flash-bang devices.

How Denver police oversaw and coordinated the response and crowd-control methods of officers from numerous agencies is difficult to determine -- the department did not respond to multiple requests for comment from Colorado Community Media.

But in a rebuke of police tactics, federal District Court Judge R. Brooke Jackson issued a temporary restraining order against Denver police and partner agencies late on June 5, severely restricting their ability to use such methods.

“Although I do not agree with those who have committed property damage during the protests, property damage is a small price to pay for constitutional rights — especially the constitutional right of the public to speak against widespread injustice,” Jackson wrote in an 11-page decision, citing injuries

to protesters including “loss of vision, fractured bones requiring surgery, deep laceration, loss of eyes, (and) ruptured testicles.”

“If a store’s windows must be broken to prevent a protestor’s facial bones from being broken or eye being permanently damaged, that is more than a fair trade,” Jackson wrote. “If a building must be graffiti-ed to prevent the suppression of free speech, that is a fair trade. The threat to physical safety and free speech outweighs the threat to property.”

The protests were spurred by the May 25 death of black Minneapolis man George Floyd, who died after a police officer knelt on his neck for more than eight minutes. Investigators ruled Floyd’s death a homicide, and officer Derek Chauvin has been charged with second-degree murder. Three other officers have been charged with aiding and abetting murder.

Officers from a dozen metro-area agencies responded to the Denver protests, according to Denver police: Adams County Sheriff ’s Office, Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office, Arvada Police, Aurora Police, Broomfield Police, Brighton Police, Commerce City Police, Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office, Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Office, Lakewood Police, Wheat Ridge Police and Westminster Police.

Though Colorado Community Media was not able to obtain comment from all 12 agencies, a sampling of respondents showed a variety of tactics and involvement.

Adams County deputies, for example, deployed flash-bang devices and two types of tear gas, according to Commander Paul Gregory.

In social media posts and in response to questions from journalists, Denver police repeatedly denied using flash-bang devices against protesters.

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Demonstrators gathered May 28 at the Colorado state Capitol in Denver to protest the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis.

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County may push to loosen rules on malls, restaurants, movie theaters Tri-County Health Department Executive Director John Douglas is seen in a screenshot from a virtual town hall held in March.

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Public health, school officials also gave update on classes in fall

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Like numerous other counties across Colorado, Arapahoe County may apply to tweak the state’s pandemic-fueled restrictions on businesses, a county public health official announced during a June 4 virtual town hall event.

The event, which allowed community members to ask questions of Arapahoe’s public health officials and school district superintendents, focused mostly on how schools may reopen in the fall — and on the challenges families faced after the state closed schools to stem the spread of COVID-19.

But the conversation veered into other territory, too, when a caller asked about variances — or waivers — that counties can seek to exempt themselves from the state’s orders and instead follow their own guidelines on certain areas of public life.

Arapahoe County may apply to change the rules for houses of worship, indoor malls, gyms, restaurants and movie theaters, said Luc Hatlestad, a county spokesman.

At press time it was not clear what the county’s proposed rules would look like — it’s up to the county commissioners, and the variance applications could be finalized the week of June 8, Hatlestad said.

On June 8, the county announced it was allowing “qualified restaurants, bars and other retail food or beverage businesses” in unincorporated areas to expand outdoor dining service.

Colorado on June 4 loosened restrictions on places of worship, organized recreational sports, pools and playgrounds. Under the changes, gyms also can reopen to more patrons.

In light of those updates, Arapahoe County’s potential requests may change, Hatlestad said.

Counties’ applications are evaluated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, which sets the state’s restrictions in public health orders, such as the previous stay-athome or current safer-at-home orders.

Masks, testing, online learning In the virtual town hall, a caller

asked Scott Siegfried, superintendent of the Cherry Creek School District, about what working single parents should do without after-school programs that can watch their kids.

If the state ends up mandating social distancing and schools are forced to only have some students attend on a given day, day care is a “very difficult issue I don’t know if we can support,” Siegfried said.

The district’s ability to provide day care or after-school care is unclear in that scenario, and “we need opportunities to plan,” Siegfried added.

Another caller asked about Colorado considering whether staff and students should wear masks.

Tri-County Health Department, the public health agency for Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties, has not mandated wearing face coverings in any of its three counties — although the evidence Tri-County has seen suggests masks are helpful in reducing COVID-19’s spread, said John Douglas, Tri-County’s executive director. TriCounty likely wouldn’t mandate masks in schools on its own, Douglas added.

Tri-County has no plans to issue requirements different from the state or, “short of an unexpected development in one of our communities, issuing mandates or requirements for schools,” Douglas said.

Brian Ewert, superintendent for Littleton Public Schools, expressed “great concern” about requiring young students to wear masks because of how young kids communicate.

“It will be very, very challenging to teach reading, writing and mathematics to first- and second-grade kids if they are masked,” Ewert said.

Asked if teachers and other staff will be tested for COVID-19 regularly, Douglas said that’s a direction TriCounty would like to see for many workers, but such plans have not yet been developed.

Asked by a grandmother taking care of her school-age granddaughter about navigating online learning without being tech-savvy, Siegfried said the district will limit the number of online platforms used for learning — in the past couple months, there were many — and the district will provide videos this summer to train parents and guardians, teachers, and students so they’re better prepared to use the technology.

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Littleton High class of 2020 rolls into the future Graduates of historically strange year parade down Main Street

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Graduates riding atop decorated cars, many wearing goofy costumes and all wearing big grins, rolled past legions of parents and teachers wiggling purple pool noodles.

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Though the graduates will officially pick up their diplomas in small groups at a later date, the parade was a welcome celebration for a class that was robbed of many of its senior year traditions by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“This is a monumental moment,” said Eden Tripp, 15, who cheered for her older sister Ellery in the parade.

“She’s been feeling pretty down. There was no prom for her class. So many people haven’t seen each other in months. Today she gets to see everyone who has her back.”

Littleton High School Principal Amy Oaks pumped her fists in the air as the gradates rolled past, dressed in her traditional cap and gown.

“I’m just so proud of our kids, and so proud of the community that made this come together,” Oaks said. “These students worked toward this moment in their lives for so long, and they’ve put up with so much recently. Today is a wonderful day for them and for us.”

Graduate Carver Gray called the moment bittersweet.

“This wasn’t how we expected things to be, but watching everyone cheering us on, especially the teachers, it hit me how many people helped us get to this point,” Gray said. “Now we start looking to the future.”

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2020 primary: Democratic candidates for Colorado House District 38 District includes most of Littleton, west Centennial

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Two Democrats are facing off in the party’s June 30 primary for Colorado state House District 38: Candace Ferguson and David Ortiz. The winner will face incumbent Republican Richard Champion in November’s general election. Ballots were being mailed to voters starting June 8.

District 38 encompasses most of Littleton, west Centennial and parts of Columbine Valley and Bow Mar. Colorado Community Media submitted these questions to the candidates.

David Ortiz Party affiliation: Democrat Profession: Nonprofit Management, Advocate/Lobbyist for veterans Campaign website address: davidortizcolorado.com

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What makes you the best choice for this office?

I am a veteran, lifelong public

servant, and tenacious fighter that understands the role of government in the community and has lived a life of selfless service. I’ve worked on ballot initiatives, rewrote and helped pass legislation around higher education reform and criminal justice reform, and dedicated myself to work in the nonprofit space. Our volunteers have written 12,000 postcards and made 24,000+ calls. We are endorsed by Congressman Jason Crow and many others. The community in HD38 behind our movement marks the largest distinction between me and anyone else in this race. I am David Ortiz, we are HD38.

What single issue do you think should be at the top of the General Assembly’s agenda in 2021?

Recovery should be at the top of the General Assembly’s agenda in 2021.

We must support an economic recovery that puts small business owners, entrepreneurs, and working families first. Part of recovery is learning our lessons, so we are better prepared moving forward. We need to continue fighting to make healthcare more affordable and accessible. We need to prioritize paid family and paid sick leave as well. Foster greater fiscal responsibility by moving to create a true rainy-day fund should be our next course of action so that we can better weather the next storm that comes our way.

If elected, what must you accomplish in order for you to consider your term a success?

Success will be measured on if I can empower my community and create greater equity in opportunities so that individuals can make the most of their lives. We must propel the success of our small businesses and entrepreneurs. We must protect our waterways and parks in our community for all to enjoy. We must continue to close the achievement gap and facilitate the safety and success of our children in schools. I will consider my term a success if I empower the community to accomplish more than they ever thought we could.

What should the General Assembly do to address revenue shortfalls as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic?

We should work with our federal legislators to make the federal government do its job, which is to unite and support the states during a time of crisis. COVID-19 and the resultant economic crisis are a prime example of where we must demand their leadership and duty be fulfilled. On the state level we must dip into reserves, utilize the aspect of TABOR that allows us to declare an emergency and implement a temporary tax on those that have benefited the most from our years of economic success and that are most insulated from the current crisis.

In today’s hyperpartisan environment, how will you reach across the aisle to work with members of the other party?

Growing up as an Air Force brat and then serving in the armed forces myself, I view us all as belonging to the same American family. That belief is founded in ideals embodied in the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, which should be applied to all equally regardless of who you love, the color of your skin, or your faith. As a lobbyist for veterans at our State Capitol, every piece of legislation I championed had bipartisan support. My ability to reach across the aisle is proven. We may have our differences BUT we belong to the same American family.

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I started an organization that works on community safety, equal rights and inclusivity, women’s rights, immigration support, and expanding access to healthcare and mental health services. I have held school safety workshops supported by school district leaders, fellow advocates, and state representatives, working on solutions to address the epidemics of school shootings and youth suicides. I am a wife and mother of three wonderful children and want to ensure Colorado continues to be a place where everyone can thrive.

What single issue do you think should be at the top of the General Assembly’s agenda in 2021?

My view has changed after the pandemic. Given the fact the pandemic has reduced revenue so drastically, $3.3 billion needed to be cut from this year’s budget. This is not sustainable. I believe the legislature must focus on putting together a coalition for an amendment that voters will approve to amend TABOR. Specifically, the legislature must be allowed to enact a temporary tax increase in times of emergency. We cannot afford to cut school funding, mental health, health care, infrastructure, and our environment. We can’t cut ourselves out of a crisis.

We need to fix TABOR, then, we can convince voters.

If elected, what must you accomplish in order for you to consider your term a success?

I believe that if I communicate with the people of the district regularly, seek opinions and advice, and work with both parties to building coalitions to pass key legislation, my term would be a success. I will work within

budget to improve schools, help teachers, build low income housing, improve mental health access, reduce air and water pollution, increase renewable energy, and create jobs. I will also work hard to get an amendment on the ballot to reform TABOR. I lead and advocate for the changes you want in our district and across Colorado.

What should the General Assembly do to address revenue shortfalls as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic?

It is going to take years to get our economy back to where it was. Revenue will be reduced and challenges increased. Just as in the 2008 recession, revenue shortfall will limit what can be done for the state. Therefore, we must amend TABOR to allow the legislature to react to an emergency.

We need to be creative by working with the private sector to do public/ private partnerships for housing, infrastructure, and other things to insure we make progress while we recover. We need to unleash the private sector to help with renewal energy and help fund local schools.

In today’s hyperpartisan environment, how will you reach across the aisle to work with members of the other party?

In business, and in my involvement in the community, I have worked with people of all backgrounds and political affiliations to make our schools and society better. Every issue we face today from economy to our environment, taxes to infrastructure, and education to healthcare are all interconnected. Understanding the human element to these issues is one of my greatest strengths. This means listening more than talking and trying to find connections with everyone.

I will work with all my colleagues to find common ground and mutual respect to get things done. Progress, not perfection is how we will thrive together.

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Demonstrators gathered May 28 at the Colorado state Capitol in Denver to protest the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis.

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Adams County deputies detained protesters on behalf of Denver police, Gregory said, but said the detainments were not arrests.

Unlike many local agencies, Adams County deputies do not wear body cameras.

Gregory did not respond to a question about how many Adams County deputies provided backup in Denver.

Adams County Sheriff Rick Reigenborn did not respond to multiple requests for comment on his department’s tactics and crowd control methods.

The Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Office sent 44 officers on May 31 and June 1, drawn from county deputies and officers from city police departments that form a joint task force.

The Jefferson County team made about 10 arrests, said Sheriff Jeff Shrader, including “three or four” people found to be carrying weapons including guns. Shrader said he was unsure whether Jefferson County personnel deployed tear gas, but said he was aware of one instance of a deputy firing “less-lethal” rounds at a fleeing suspect.

Shrader said he understands the outrage at Floyd’s death.

“We all witnessed a murder in that video,” Shrader said, adding he supports many elements of a police reform bill making its way through the state General Assembly.

Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock declined a request for an interview on the matter through a spokesperson. The department did not provide details about its response.

In an interview on other matters with CCM’s Elliott Wenzler, Spurlock decried the Floyd killing, saying: “There is no reasonable, rational reason for any police officer to use that kind of restraint on someone.”

Other departments’ responses to assist in Denver appear to have been more low-key.

The Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office sent between 40 and 50 deputies for several nights, said Sheriff Tyler Brown, but said they fired no shots or tear gas and made no arrests.

Brown said he sympathized with protesters, saying George Floyd’s killing was “an abuse of power people should be upset about.”

While Brown said he is confident Arapahoe County is a forward-thinking department, there’s always room for improvement.

“We need to make sure our ears and offices are open to have these conversations,” Brown said. “We can do this together.”

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Community colleges launch improved admission system Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program offers seamless pathway to four-year university STAFF REPORT

A new, guaranteed admission program will provide Colorado Community College System students pursuing an associate degree a more solid path to admission to a partner four-year university.

Arapahoe Community College is among the partners of the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program, an agreement between the community college system and several of Colorado’s universities that will provide a more seamless and affordable pathway to pursuing a bachelor’s degree, according to a news release.

“Students are our mission, and during these challenging times it has never been more important for us to provide opportunities that allow our institutions to meet students where they are,” Joe Garcia, chancellor of the Colorado Community College System, said in the news release.

“Now may be time when the smart, strategic choice for many students is to stay closer to home. That is where our 13 colleges and 40 locations across Colorado come in.”

The Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program conditionally admits community college students to a partner university, without the need to take a college placement test, and strategically places support systems where students need them most, the release said.

New, first-time students will be prompted to sign up for Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree during the online application process. Partner universities will collaborate with community colleges in joint academic counseling, streamline transfer processes through new IT data systems, and engage early and often with students to better support their transition to a four-year institution.

Some universities are even providing guaranteed scholarships to students who transfer to their institution.

“ACC is proud to be a part of this guaranteed admission program that will provide increased opportunities for our students to achieve their academic and career goals,” ACC President Diana M. Doyle said in the release. “ACC is here to support the community with education, resources and workforce training as we work together towards a stronger tomorrow.”

The program will also help the state meet its goals set forth by Gov. Jared Polis in the recently adopted Roadmap to Containing College Costs & Making College Affordable, which, among other things, calls for strengthening transfer agreements and substantially

increasing the number of students transferring and completing bachelor’s degrees, the release said.

“We know that when Coloradans have access to affordable higher education, they are able to thrive,” Polis said in the release. “We are living through a challenging time and the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program will help open more doors for students.”

According to the release, more than 80 percent of community college students statewide are enrolled at a Colorado Community College System college, and approximately 19,000 of those students transfer to a four-year institution each year.

“Colorado’s Master Plan for higher

education calls for urgent action to increase credential attainment, lower costs, and erase equity gaps — goals the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program will help us achieve,” Angie Paccione, executive director of the Colorado Department of Higher Education, said in the release. “The collaboration and commitment from our higher education institutions will provide transparent and supportive pathways for students to meet their educational goals and increase their opportunity to succeed.”

ACC has programs in Littleton, Parker, Castle Rock and online. Learn more at www.arapahoe.edu/advisingsupport/transfer-services or www. cccs.edu/transfer.

COUNTY FROM PAGE 3

Graduation requirements may change Colorado in recent years adopted new graduation requirements for the class of 2021, and a caller asked if requirements will be changed in light of the pandemic.

Those requirements, along with many others, are something we’ll have to look at,” said Katy Anthes, head of the Colorado Department of Education.

The county’s telephone town hall included as speakers Douglas; Siegfried; Ewert; Anthes; Tera Helmon, assistant superintendent of learning services for Littleton Public Schools; and Mellissa Sager, policy and intergovernmental affairs manager for Tri-County, who initially mentioned Arapahoe County pursuing variances.

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VOICES Not kidding at all — this dachshund is deep

’ll take him,” a friend said.

A neighbor made the same offer.

If Harry outlives me, he’s QUIET covered and I will go DESPERATION contentedly to my urn.

What I didn’t tell them was that Harry’s services were obtained on a very specific schedule, and timed according to my life expectancy and a dachshund’s down to the hour.

Craig Marshall If my calculations Smith are correct, we should both slip into the unknown within hours of each other.

But if I calculated wrong, and

Watch out for fraud connected to legitimate COVID-19 fears

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ver the past several months, our country and others around the world have pulled inward, slowed down, and taken a more conservative pace amidst the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. Yet, scammers are showing their ugly faces by turning GUEST up the volume and initiating COLUMN aggressive campaigns to commit fraud using a broad range of scams.

Fraud does not discriminate.

Anyone can be the victim of fraud. The elderly, the young, Jamie Sorrells individuals and businesses. Our country and other world economies are facing challenging economic, financial and health-related hardships. Such hardships are the catalyst of uncertainty, scarcity and fear. Anxiety is showing itself on one level or another. During moments of crisis, emotions begin to override the logical insights

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epic, space-opera rhubarbs.

He never has and never will wear costumes or be referred to as a “wiener dog” or a “sausage dog” by me.

He will come with a tub of toys.

Right now, for unknown reasons, he seems to prefer stuffed replicas of Shari Lewis’ hand puppet Lamb Chop, which Harry unstuffs after giving them a good thrashing.

Again, perhaps this will no longer be true when he is in his teens.

Have you ever wanted to hold on to someone in time, and not let him age?

This is my fourth and final dachshund. Knowing that, I look at him with admiration and appreciation each day.

We bunk together; he hogs.

We are rarely separated and when we are I can’t wait to see him. It’s mutual.

Anyone who has been welcomed home by their dog knows what this means.

Harry’s meter is still running, I wanted to be clear with these individuals that Harry has certain preferences, allergies and aversions.

Together we listen to cello on Sunday mornings, generally Yo-Yo Ma, and more often than not his Bach suites, which are divine.

Harry can’t wait to go for car rides and road trips, but for some reason he refuses to go for walks. It’s something I have never seen before. Perhaps this will change as he ages.

By the way, Harry was born on October 23, 2017, in Bevier, Missouri.

He was advertised as a miniature but isn’t. By the time it was discovered, it was too late: We already had become best friends.

Like father, like son: he appreciates films, especially older ones. Nothing violent, and none of those moronic,

we carry and leverage, especially when we are desperate for answers and solutions. Scammers feed off our fears and try to take advantage of the pain points in life.

As usual, the majority of fraudulent activity and source of complaints take place through robocalls, fake text messages, emails and online purchases.

Most of the circulating text messages and emails carry a COVID-19 theme, but they are nothing more than basic phishing schemes, which are a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as user names, passwords, and credit card details. Scammers reach out electronically to entice consumers to simply click on a link or open an attachment in order to access and harvest their personal information.

Anxiety and emotions are running high during the current pandemic. Emails are hitting personal inboxes promising vaccines, treatments and products relating to the coronavirus. The email recipient is then directed to click on a link to a website where their information SEE SORRELLS, P11

As for allergies, he has a few, as well as some strong dislikes.

He had a reaction to something in our home or environment that resulted in little scab-like bumps on his otherwise impeccable torso.

Lab work showed he is allergic to oats and corn. We had been having midnight snacks of a Kashi oat cereal.

He disfavors rap and considers it an abomination. Imagine that.

He thinks “graffiti art” is an oxymoron. Imagine that.

He covers his ears when anyone starts to preach or proselytize.

We both believe in leashed dogs.

Seems others don’t always: There was a bloody incident right across the street, and we heard about something that happened in Central Park not too long ago.

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Riding the wheels of balanced success

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aking your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got.

Taking a break from all your worries sure would help a lot. Wouldn’t you like to get away?” — That’s the intro to the theme song of the television show “Cheers,” written by Gary Portnoy and Judy Hart Angelo.

Making our way through this world today seems like it WINNING will take everything WORDS we’ve got, doesn’t it?

And although this show and song first came out in 1982, the advice in those lyrics is still relevant today, “Taking a break from all your worries sure would help a lot.”

Great advice, and I know for some of us, Michael Norton that is easier said than done.

And then the question comes at the end of the first set of lyrics, “Wouldn’t you like to get away?” For many of us, that answer is a resounding yes. We have been staying at home with limited travel anywhere. When I hear people talking about getting away, it ranges anywhere from getting on a plane and going somewhere tropical, or just being able to go see family and friends.

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When we think about getting away, that typically includes some form of transportation. And not all forms of transportation have wheels or tires, but many of them do. Our bicycle, our car, and airplanes have wheels and tires.

And if we want to get away, we will not get very far if any of these modes of transportation had a flat tire, would we?

So, I would love for you to draw a circle, or at least imagine a circle. And in that circle, there is a hub with seven spokes. Go ahead and draw them in your circle so they look like the spokes of a wheel. Label each of the seven spokes: Family, Personal, Mental, Spiritual, Physical, Financial, and Career. Now consider that the outside of your wheel, the farthest part from the hub, represents a 10 on a scale of 1 to 10. And at the hub, that represents a 1 on the scale of 1 to 10. The 1 is low, and the 10 is high.

Next, draw a dot on each spoke based on where you believe that you are in each area of your life on a scale of 1 to 10. Now, connect the dots. If you are like most of us, your newly drawn wheel looks like a flat tire. Or maybe, your wheel still looks like a wheel, but it’s a small wheel with your ratings lower in each category. Either way, with a flat tire, or a very small wheel, we will not get very far very fast as we try and make our way in the world

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is obtained and compromised. These emails ask for credit card information for products and services, which often never arrive.

Keep in mind, there are no current vaccines or treatments. If the solicitation is for a product or service, be careful. If truly interested, then research the company or organization on your own. Visit secure and official websites independently, not through the embedded links. Confirm the sender’s identity. Look for typos and inaccuracies. While not all, many online messages and entities relating to COVID-19 are fake.

In addition, government agencies such as the IRS and Social Security Administration will never call, text or email you. These agencies will reach out to you through the mail, even during COVID-19. No legitimate agency will ask you to pay anything for your stimulus check nor will they contact via phone, text or email demanding that you provide sensitive personal or financial information.

Finally, there has been a recent surge in the number of charitable and co-funding entities, particularly around the coronavirus. Many are fraudulent, illegitimate and nonexistent. Do your homework. Research.

Is the entity legitimate? Do not feel rushed. This is your money. Do not send cash in the mail, gift cards, wire money or Bitcoin.

Never give confidential information.

Scammers like your fears.

In summary, everyone is subject to fraud. White-collar crimes. These

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today. And remember, it’s going to take everything we’ve got.

What does that look like? How do we give it everything we’ve got? Well it starts with balance in all the key areas of our lives. If you played along with the circle exercise above, you probably recognized where you are strong and identified areas where you need to apply some intentional effort to improve.

And if you only played along using your imagination, maybe consider going back and drawing out what Zig Ziglar refers to as the “Wheel of Life,” to clearly see what your tire looks like today.

The best way to make our way in the

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I insist no one try to pet him when we’re out together. People think that cute dogs are innately good-natured.

Dachshunds were bred to hunt tunneling animals, specifically badgers.

Lately I have been donating and giving away things I have been holding on to for years. My college camera, for example. A Nikkormat “tank,” that I

frauds are NOT about intelligence.

They are more about how these criminals get around people’s intelligence.

Scammers do not want you thinking or deciding. They will push you and will try to get you to switch off the logical side of your brain. Scammers feed off your emotions, your fears, and during times of uncertainty.

COVID-19 is impacting all of us on one level or another. Many individuals and businesses are facing economic and financial uncertainty. There is scarcity. What a perfect playground for fraudulent activity. Whether tomorrow or just a few years from now, there will be a different theme. Through it all, same old scams. As a consumer, you can feel empowered to recognize, deflect and refuse fraud. Though never absolute, we have the ability to minimize the impact of fraud upon ourselves and those close to us.

Stay alert to the variety of activities related to COVID-19, familiarize yourself with these scams and how they work. Your best defense is to stay informed and to report fraud to the FBI, FTC and to your local law enforcement agencies. Support fraud prevention.

Jamie Sorrells is the director of Consumer Fraud Protection for the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, which proudly serves Douglas, Arapahoe, Elbert and Lincoln counties. For additional resources, questions, speaking engagements, or to report an incidence of consumer fraud, please reach out to consumer@da18.state.co.us or call the Consumer Fraud Protection Hotline at (720) 874-8547. This column is hosted by the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County. For more information, please visit www.MyDougCoSeniorLife.com, email DCSeniorLife@douglas.co.us or call 303-663-7681. world today is to have a well-balanced wheel. Will it ever be perfect? Maybe not. But with an intentional effort can we try to improve in each area of our lives? Absolutely.

So how about you? Did you play along and draw or imagine your own “Wheel of Life?” Is it an odd-shaped wheel? Does it look like a flat tire?

Is your wheel still round, but maybe leaning toward a smaller wheel? I would love to hear what your wheel looks like, and if you would like to know more about the “Wheel of Life,” send me an email at mnorton@ tramazing.com. And if we can ride the wheels of balanced success, it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is the grateful CEO of Tramazing.com, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator to businesses of all sizes. took everywhere with me until digital cameras the size of a pack of cigarettes came along.

Parting with objects enveloped in memories is not as difficult as I thought it would be.

If, however, my calculations are wrong and Harry takes the off-ramp before I do, there will be a rhythm of darkness over me.

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

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Arbitration is medical-bill answer Since last summer, one federal policy debate has been simmering in the halls of Congress: how to deal with “surprise medical bills.” Colorado’s congressional delegation has an opportunity to build a bipartisan consensus.

Surprise medical bills are a real problem. No patient or family deserves to be financially devastated because they inadvertently obtain care out-of-network. When surprise bills occur, insurers and providers are left to negotiate a settlement.

How that settlement is reached is the focus of debate.

Unfortunately, many proposals under consideration in Congress rely upon a technique called “rate-fixing” - essentially, price controls. Rate-fixing is big government at its worst: a one-size-fits-all approach that forces doctors and providers to shoulder the bulk of the cost of surprise bills.

Rate-fixing is bad for doctors and

providers, but its real casualties are the patients who lose access to quality doctors and providers who refuse to serve patient populations subject to rate-fixing.

Congress can do better than ratefixing. Several states have experimented with a form of arbitration called “independent dispute resolution” (IDR) that protects patients from surprise bills while treating both providers and insurers fairly.

If a billing dispute cannot be solved, IDR stipulates that the insurer and provider present the facts in front of an independent third party. IDR motivates both insurers and providers to work hard to avoid surprise billings, since both have skin in the game.

Patients deserve protection from surprise bills, but not every solution is a good solution. Reject rate-fixing.

Embrace arbitration.

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Residents are finding creative ways to date during the pandemic

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ownsend Wenzler of Arvada is just getting used to his new home.

Wenzler, 23, moved out to Colorado from Arkansas last August, and he came only knowing some family members and friends who live in the state.

And as COVID-19 closed social places where Wenzler would go to look to find people to date, he and other residents throughout the Denver metro area turned to dating apps like Hinge, Bumble and Tinder to meet other people.

“I don’t think it’s anything crazy, it’s just how it is, and young people are young and dumb and going insane and just wanting to branch out and meet each other. It’s impossible without the bars, so thank God for dating apps,” said Wenzler.

Since mid-March, mobile dating apps like Tinder and Bumble, where users swipe through a feed of profiles to see who is interested in them, have seen an uptick in use.

BBC reported that on March 29, Tinder users made 3 billion swipes worldwide — a record for the app.

Other apps like Bumble reported that it saw a 16% increase in messages sent during the week ending on May 1 as opposed to the week ending on March 13. Bumble also has a voice call and video chat feature and reported that it saw a near 70% increase in video calls during the week ending on May 1 in comparison to the week ending on March 13.

Wenzler had a date over to his home that he met on Tinder to cook her dinner during the pandemic. He said he thinks people are bored, and because of that, he believes residents his age aren’t afraid to forgo social distancing recommendations.

“Half of you wants to social distance, while the other part of you is going insane. I had more success (dating) toward the end of (the stay-at-home order) just because initially, people were more freaked out and less willing to go on dates with people they didn’t know,” said Wenzler.

A different way of meeting people Meredith Gerdes of Denver also uses Bumble to meet other people for dating. She believes residents who are looking to date are realizing how dependent they are on bars and restaurants to meet someone.

“The important message to bring across is no one is meeting anyone in a normal setting,” she said.

Townsend Wenzler swipes through the Bumble dating app outside his Arvada home on June 4. Dating apps like Bumble have reported that they have seen more users since the pandemic started.

Gerdes said dating during the pandemic is restoring a safer environment for women to meet men. She said before the pandemic, some of her friends would go over to men’s houses after their only interactions were on Bumble.

“Rather than meeting someone with dimmed lights and alcohol at a restaurant or bar, you’re meeting in the park in broad daylight. It’s kind of cool because you are forced to be put into a different environment, so therefore, it could almost change the dynamic for whatever the relationship might be,” Gerdes said.

Gerdes has gone on a date to a park with a man who she met on Bumble during the COVID-19 era. She also added that before the pandemic, she met a man on Bumble who was visiting from San Diego, and although he is back in California, the two have been Facetiming and getting to know each other more.

“I am abiding to social distancing, and it has helped me learn more about myself. I feel good coming out of this knowing what I want and getting to learn more about myself,” said

Gerdes. “I think COVID-19 has enabled (residents) to get to know each other more.”

Forming a new relationship during the pandemic Just before the COVID-19 pandemic, Sam Whitley met his now girlfriend Chelsea Benavides through a friend.

The two went out together to a restaurant, hit it off and decided they wanted to go out together again.

But COVID-19 forced restaurants to close, so Whitley and Benavides ordered take-out food and ate together at a park.

“After our second date, we decided to do social distance dating because we wanted to be cautious with what’s going and be safe. For a good while, we didn’t see each other at all,” said Whitley.

Wanting to still keep the connection with Benavides, Whitley dropped off a care package to her that included ice cream and dinner. After that, the two spent time video chatting and did online tours of places like Machu Picchu — while still keeping a distance from each other.

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Whitley said his big idea was to set up a projector in his driveway with a screen. Benavides sat in her car on Whitley’s driveway, and he sat outside of it and kept a distance as the two watched a movie together.

“I think my mentality was trying to figure out what I would do on a typical date and how I can modify it so that we can still do a date like a typical one in a way to still social distance,” he said.

Whitley said dating during the pandemic has been a crazy time, but it has forced him to think outside the box in terms of setting up dates with Benavides. He added that it has been worth it, because he has had a great time with her.

“I feel like it allowed us to connect, and it caused us to have deeper conversations. It was a time to spend at a park or watch the sunset and catch up on each other’s days and to get to know each other and what our lives are like,” said Whitley. “It was really nice to be able to connect, and because there was so much other stuff going on, we really got to know each other. I really appreciate that.”

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Tour local art scene from your screen

or a happy way to spend some time — and perhaps find an artist you aren’t aware of — visit a couple online exhibits we received word of. The online venue offers the art lover a chance to relax, grab a cold drink and take time to enlarge works to enjoy them undistracted. Look for details and techniques. It’s nice in these grumpy days to just enjoy light and color!

Guild has virtual show SONYA’S Heritage Fine Arts SAMPLER Guild Online Show is exhibited for all to enjoy, with a Best of Show “ribbon” awarded to Mary Clark for her “Down on the Farm” acrylic painting that has to bring a smile, with assorted rustic critters mooing and othSonya Ellingboe erwise calling to the viewer. The juror for this exhibit was longtime local painter and teacher Phyllis Vanderhaar.

First place: “The Chasm” by Krista Falkenstine; second place: “Rain in the Mile Hi City” by Lee Wasilik; third place: “Seeking the Jaguar” by Celeste Hodges. (Probably Guild members would benefit from a session with a photographer on submitting work for an online show when they can meet again, for a more uniform presentation, but we are indeed happy to see

are safe after seeing broken front window glass pictured during recent protests. Check the website for information on opening again — the place is a treasure trove of materials about Colorado, both ancient and more contemporary, and it will again be a don’tmiss for residents and visitors once it’s open. Make a big day of it and visit this and the DAM — with time out for lunch at Mad Greens ... we can’t wait!

all this fresh new work!) Honorable mentions include a self-portrait by HFAG’s Mary Kay Jacobus, clad in the requisite-today mask — and a straw hat meant for painting out of doors ... hope she’s found a lovely spot to work today! The online show is at heritageguild.com.

College exhibit is online The Arapahoe Community College Art & Design Student Show is online, where you can view an enlarged version of each entry in an exhibit that will run through Dec. 31. It includes works that would normally be displayed in more than one exhibit: studio art and the more commercial and design work, although some students do indeed cross over. First place was awarded to Linden Kirby’s horizontal acrylic painting “Song of the West.” To view the show, go to Arapahoe.edu, click on “Campus Community,” then on “Art Galleries,” then on “View the Virtual Gallery.”

Ancient instruments The Denver Art Museum has partnered with Museo de las Americas at 861 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, for an exhibit called “Rhythm and Ritual: Music of the Ancient Americas,” at the Museo. It will feature a collection of about 80 instruments, dating 1000 BCE to 1530 BCE, used both day-today and in ceremonies. The exhibit is curated by Jared Katz, DAM’s Mayer Postdoctoral Curatorial Fellow, and explores music of Olmec, Andean and

“Down on the Farm,” an acrylic painting of stylized cattle by Mary Clark, was named Best of Show in the Heritage Fine Art Guild’s online exhibit.

COURTESY PHOTO Mayan people. Denver Art Museum has not yet set a reopening date and a Museo receptionist said the hopedfor opening day there is June 18 ... We hope so too ... Check the DAM website (denverartmuseum.org) for a bit of music on an old, old wind instrument!

Sounds ethereal! And, we encourage readers to enjoy the Museo if you have yet to discover it. Also see the new Museum From Home section on the DAM website to tour the current “Natural Forces: Winslow Homer and Frederic Remington” exhibit, featured at DAM when open again.

History Colorado We were glad to read that the valuable collections at History Colorado

Shohini Ghosh Happy to see an image of a new acquisition by Denver Art Museum’s Asian Art Department: “Sentinel,” by Shohini Ghosh, who has lived in Highlands Ranch for some years. The work by the India-born artist is an example of contemporary work that illustrates historical ideas and techniques.

Ghosh has exhibited her work locally.

League of Women Voters The League of Women Voters of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties reports that the current national focus is on “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.” The local chapter won a $500 grant from LWV national for programming. This organization, which welcomes new members and offers voter registration year-round to new citizens, will be an important community resource as we head into an election season that promises to be loud and unsettling — and a distraction from the lovely-to-look-at/listen-to artworks which I very much hope readers will continue to seek out!

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Metro Denver communities gather in protest Marches, other events follow George Floyd’s death STAFF REPORT

When Hana Berhanu stepped up to the mic in front of hundreds at a June 7 Castle Rock protest, she first spoke about the anxiety she felt in deciding what to share that afternoon.

She didn’t know if she should talk about the secret friend she had in second grade, who continued playing with her despite the child’s parents forbidding it because Berhanu is black.

She could discuss the first time someone told her to “go back to where you came from,” Berhanu said. Or, she could talk about what it felt like, more recently, watching her hometown of Minneapolis burn on television, her longing to be there in person, protesting alongside loved ones, she said.

Instead, she decided to take the advice of a friend, she said, and say what was most on her heart. With that, Berhanu turned away from the crowd, leaned deep into the microphone and let out an agonizing scream.

“I’ve been wanting to scream for two weeks now,” she said to applause.

“This is my pain. I am coming to you with my pain.”

Berhanu took part in one of several marches, protests and other events across metro Denver in the wake of

Organizer Alex Morgan of Northglenn leads a group of 65 people on a short walk from Northglenn’s Justice Center along Community Center Drive to E. B. Rains Park on June 6. The march was a protest calling for racial justice.

SCOTT TAYLOR the May 25 death of George Floyd at the hands of police.

While most attention has been focus on large protests in downtown Denver, residents of other communities have also been gathering to speak of Floyd’s death, police brutality, racism and other issues.

In Castle Rock on June 7, protesters marched from the Philip S. Miller Library parking lot through downtown and gathered in Festival Park. Like a

June 2 event, also organized by local residents Janine Reid and Josh Pease, the June 7 protest remained peaceful.

Elsewhere across the metro area: • In Golden, near the start of the “Vigil and March for Black Lives” on June 7, Golden City Councilwoman JJ Trout read the words of a black girl growing up in a multiracial family in the city.

“I know my friends and family love me, but I feel scared and people do not

understand,” the girl had said.

Trout then shared the words the girl’s mother said she had recently told her white son, who had said he felt scared for his black sister.

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police officers present at the march, including Police Chief Bill Kilpatrick.

On June 2, Kilpatrick released a letter calling Floyd’s murder “repulsive, appalling and unconscionable.”

• In Northglenn, about 65 people gathered at E.B. Rains Park on a windy morning June 6, walking along Community Center Drive to the Northglenn Justice Center.

The walk was meant to show solidarity with demonstrators around the county seeking to promote racial justice. They paused at the police station briefly, holding a silent vigil for 10 minutes in grass in front of the building before walking back to the park.

City Councilor Katherine Goff

joined the walk as a resident, she said.

“I think racism is systemic in our society and everyone needs to work on it, and include myself in that,” Goff said.

• In Parker, hundreds marched through downtown Parker the night of June 4 in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.

Organizer Nina Garcia said she was surprised at the turnout. She said she has children who are biracial and felt she needed to do something to decry racism.

“I don’t want to talk. I want to be about it,” Garcia said. “I want to be part of something that is very near and dear to my heart. My kids have dealt with racism before, and it’s not right.”

Reporters Jessica Gibbs, Scott Taylor, Nick Puckett and Paul Albani-Burgio contributed.

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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0131-2020 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 6, 2020, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Craig S. Obrien Original Beneficiary(ies) First Franklin Financial Corp., subsidiary of National City Bank of lndiana Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee, on behalf of the registered certificate holders of First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2004-FF4, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2004-FF4 Date of Deed of Trust March 08, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 15, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4045821 Original Principal Amount $168,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $145,500.04 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOTS 41 AND 42, BLOCK 2, BANK ADDITION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 3131 S Pearl St, Englewood, CO 80113.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/08/2020, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 5/14/2020 Last Publication: 6/11/2020 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 03/06/2020 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Amanda Ferguson #44893 Heather Deere #28597 Toni M. Owan #30580 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 80530-SPS

Legal Notice NO:. 0131-2020 First Publication: 5/14/2020 Last Publication: 6/11/2020 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0134-2020 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 10, 2020, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) John A Drulis, III AND Sara E Drulis Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PINGORA LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust October 08, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 26, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D6122449 Original Principal Amount $249,199.19 Outstanding Principal Balance $239,967.75 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

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Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 20-024315 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0134-2020 First Publication: 5/14/2020 Last Publication: 6/11/2020 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0142-2020

Original Grantor(s) Colorado REO Properties LTD Original Beneficiary(ies) Tidiani LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Tidiani LLC Date of Deed of Trust November 18, 2019 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 16, 2020 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) E0007352 Original Principal Amount $55,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $67,767.58

PARCEL ID: 207734406020

See Attached Exhibit A

Also known by street and number as: 531 East Nichols Drive, Littleton, CO 80122.

Also known by street and number as: 1100 West Littleton Boulevard, #103 and #105, Littleton, CO 80120.

First Publication: 5/14/2020 Last Publication: 6/11/2020 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 03/10/2020 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Alison L Berry #34531 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

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Condominium Units 103 and 105, Littleton Office Condominiums, According to the Condominium Map, Recorded on November 20, 2001 Reception No. B1198513 in the Records of the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado and as Defined and Described in the Condominium Declarations for Littleton Office Condominiums, Recorded on November 20, 2001 Reception No. B1198514, in Said Records, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/08/2020, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

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

On March 13, 2020, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

LOT 3, OAKBROOK FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OP ARAPAHOE, STATE OP COLORADO.

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

Lacey S. Bryan #51908 Michelle S. Primo #54001 Wadsworth Garber Warner Conrardy, P.C. 2580 W. Main Street Suite 200, Littleton, CO 80120 (303) 296-1999 Attorney File # 1100 W LITTLETON BLVD

0142-2020 Exhibit A (legal description of subject property)

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

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

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

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

DATE: 03/13/2020 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§ 38-35-109(5) LEGAL DESCRIPTION, PRINCIPAL SUM, AND PROMISSORY NOTE DATE HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER’S AFFIDAVIT RECORDED 2/28/2020 AT RECEPTION NO. E0025449 IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/15/2020, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 5/21/2020 Last Publication: 6/18/2020 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

More commonly known as: 1100 West Littleton Boulevard, #103 and #105, Littleton, Colorado 80120.

Legal Notice NO.: 0142-2020 First Publication: 5/21/2020 Last Publication: 6/18/2020 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0137-2020 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 11, 2020, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Sean G Niehoff Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR M&I BANK FSB, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust March 11, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 17, 2009 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B9027029 Original Principal Amount $286,935.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $241,032.14 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 37, BLOCK 3, WILLOW CREEK, FILING NO. 9, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL ID NUMBER: 2075-33-3-07-034 Also known by street and number as: 7987 South Roslyn Way, Centennial, CO 80112.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will

at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/08/2020, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 5/14/2020 Last Publication: 6/11/2020 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 03/11/2020 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Alison L Berry #34531 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 20-024331 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0137-2020 First Publication: 5/14/2020 Last Publication: 6/11/2020 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0148-2020 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On March 20, 2020, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) 7842 East Briarwood 16, LLC Original Beneficiary(ies) Patch of Land Lending, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for Invictus Residential Pooler Trust 1A Date of Deed of Trust January 26, 2018 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 30, 2018 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D8009808 Original Principal Amount $308,125.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $308,125.00

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Lot 16, Block 1, Walnut Hills - Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 7842 East Briarwood Boulevard, Centennial, CO 80112.

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

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed

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Public Notices Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/22/2020, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 5/28/2020 Last Publication: 6/25/2020 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 03/20/2020 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Amanda Ferguson #44893 Heather Deere #28597 Toni M. Owan #30580 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # CO10219 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0148-2020 First Publication: 5/28/2020 Last Publication: 6/25/2020 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent City and County Public Notice CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A HOTEL & RESTAURANT LICENSE June 29, 2020 Notice is hereby given that the Centennial Liquor Licensing Authority will conduct a public hearing on Monday, June 29, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., virtually at: https://www.centennialco.gov/Government/MayorCouncil/City-Council-Meetings/Agendas-Minutes, to consider an application for a new Hotel & Restaurant License for Choudhry Enterprise LLC. dba Naan Curry Grill, 10639 E. Briarwood Ave Unit A, Centennial, CO 80112.

The applicant is an LLC: Choudhry Enterprise LLC 10639 E. Briarwood Ave Unit A Centennial, CO 80112 Public comment will be heard at the hearing or written communications regarding the issuance of this license may be submitted to the Liquor License Administrator, via email at ccooney@centennialco. gov by no later than June 29, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.

By order of Barbara Setterlind, City Clerk June 11, 2020.

Legal Notice No. 60091 First Publication: June 11, 2020 Last Publication: June 11, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT City of Centennial Project Name: Centennial Center Park Drainage Construction Project No. 19-11-03 Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 38-26107, C.R.S., that the City of Centennial, Colorado (the “City”) will make final payment at the hour of Noon on Monday June 22nd, 2020 (the “Final Settlement Date”) to the following contractor: AFAB Contracting, LLC (hereinafter, the “Contractor”) for and on account of all work completed by the Contractor on City Project No. 19-11-03 includes for purposes of this Notice of Final Settlement on (the “Project”).

1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has an unpaid claim against the Project for and on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, or other supplies used or consumed by the Contractor or any subcontractor in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including the Final Settlement Date, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

2. Any such claim(s) shall be filed with the City Clerk at 13133 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112 prior to the Final Settlement Date.

3. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim prior to the Final Settlement Date will relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL By: Barbara Setterlind, City Clerk Legal Notice No. 60092 First Publication: June 11, 2020 Last Publication: June 11, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Independent Public Notice ARAPAHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER SIX Littleton, Colorado NOTICE OF PROPOSED SCHOOL BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Education of Arapahoe County School District Number Six, Littleton, Colorado, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021, and has been filed in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools where it is available for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered for adoption at the regular meeting of the Board of Education of said District at the Educational Services Center, 5776 South Crocker St., Littleton, Colorado on June 25, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. Any person paying school taxes in said school district may at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget file or register their objections thereto.

Dated May 28, 2020 Board of Education Arapahoe County School District Number Six Robert Reichardt, Secretary Legal Notice No. 523878 First Publication: June 4, 2020 Last Publication: June 11, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2018CV030593 Division/Ctrm.: 202 Plaintiff(s): APPLE VALLEY EAST CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendant(s): OCTAVIO AMBRIZVEGA; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for W.J. BRADLEY MORTGAGE CAPITAL, LLC; AMERICU MORTGAGE a/k/a TOWNE MORTGAGE COMPANY; WINDCREEK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.; CYNTHIA D. MARES as the Arapahoe County Public Trustee; and SUE SANDSTROM as the Arapahoe County Treasurer COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated March 3, 2020, and C.R.S. §§ 38-38-101 to 401, by the Apple Valley East Condominium Association, Inc., the current holder of a lien recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on July 20, 2015, at Reception No. D5079418. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Condominium Declaration for Apple Valley East Condominiums recorded with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder on Condominium Declaration for Apple Valley East Condominiums, in Reception No. 1415965 at Book 2226 Page 205 (“Declaration”). The Declaration and notices as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of the Apple Valley East Condominium Association, Inc. - THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS – against the property legally described as follows: Condominium Unit C, Building 41, APPLE VALLEY EAST CONDOMINIUMS, according to the map recorded April 8, 1974 in Map Book 26 at Pages 30 to 33, inclusive and Supplements thereof, and the Condominium Declaration for APPLE VALLEY EAST CONDOMINIUMS recorded April 8, 1974 in Book 2226 at Page 205, and the Supplement thereto recorded October 7, 1974 in Book 2280 at Page 603 and Second Supplement recorded October 31, 1974 in Book 2286 at Page 494 and Third Supplement recorded November 21, 1975 in Book 2394 at Page 650, and Fourth Supplement recorded April 21, 1976 in Book 2439 at Page 454, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as 41 Newark Street, Unit C, Aurora, Colorado 80012.

You may have an interest in the real property being foreclosed, or have certain rights or suffer certain liabilities or loss of your interest in the

subject property as a result of said foreclosure.

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

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur 10 o’clock a.m. on the 6th day of August, 2020, at the 13101 East Broncos Parkway, telephone (720) 874-3845. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements thereon, to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at (720) 874-3845. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: David A. Parker, #35253, Moeller Graf, P.C., 385 Inverness Parkway, Englewood, CO 80112, telephone (720) 279-2568.

Date: May 5, 2020 Tyler S. Brown Arapahoe County Sheriff County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 523829 First Publication: June 11, 2020 Last Publication: July 9, 2020 Published in: Littleton Independent 750 W Hampden Ave, Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 S Potomac St #100 Centennial, CO 80112 In re: MARGARITA HUERTA-RODRIGUEZ, Petitioner and LUCIO CORONDO-ALMENDARIS, Respondent Attorney for Petitioner: LAW OFFICE OF M. EVAN SWEET M. Evan Sweet 5353 W. Dartmouth Avenue, Suite 504 Denver, Colorado 80227 Phone Number: (303) 980-8031 FAX Number: (303) 985-2403 Atty. Reg. #: 12949 Case Number: 20DR30304 SUMMONS FOR ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES To the Respondent named above this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case.

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

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

You may be required to pay a filing fee with your Response. The Response form (JDF 1420) can be found at www.courts.state.co.us by clicking on the “Self Help/Forms” tab.

The Petition requests that the Court enter a Order addressing issues involving the children such as, child support, allocation of parental responsibilities, (decision-making and parenting time), attorney fees, and costs to the extent the Court has jurisdiction.

Notice: Colorado Revised Statutes §14-10-123, provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities by the Petitioner and Co-Petitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Order is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded automatic temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under §14-10-125, C.R.S. A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to §14-10124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final order, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date.

Automatic Temporary Injunction – By Order of Colorado law, you and the other parties: 1. Are enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; and

2. Are restrained from removing the minor child(ren) from the state without the consent of all parties or an Order of the Court modifying the injunction; and

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3. Are restrained, without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of all other parties or an Order of the Court, from cancelling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance or life insurance that provides coverage to the minor child(ren) as a beneficiary of a policy.

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case Number: 19CV031647

If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you. /s/ M. Evan Sweet Date: 3/19/2020 M. Evan Sweet, #12949 ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER Legal Notice No.: 523883 First Publication: June 11, 2020 Last Publication: July 9, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2019CV31267 Division: 202 Plaintiff(s): WILLOW TRACE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. I HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendant(s): SHEILA LANG; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC.; CITIMORTGAGE, INC.; SUE SANDSTROM, as the Arapahoe County Treasurer; and SUE RYDEN as the Arapahoe County Public Trustee COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order For Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated December 24, 2019, and C.R.S. §§ 38-38-101 to 401, by the WILLOW TRACE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation, the current holder of a lien recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on February 17, 2015, at Reception No. D5015077. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Willow Trace Subdivision NO. 1 recorded with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder on July 27, 2000, in Reception No. B0091448 (“Declaration”). The Declaration and notices as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of the WILLOW TRACE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation - THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS – against the property legally described as follows: Lot 23, Block 13, Willow Trace Subdivision Filing No.1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known as 4747 South Ireland Court, Aurora, CO 80015.

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

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

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10 o’clock a.m. on the 16th day of July, 2020, at the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters Building, 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, 720-874-3845. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements thereon, to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. 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: David A. Parker, #35253, Moeller Graf, P.C., 385 Inverness Parkway, Englewood, CO 80112, telephone (720) 279-2568.

Date: April 21, 2020 Tyler S. Brown Arapahoe County Sheriff County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 523800 First Publication: May 21, 2020 Last Publication: June 18, 2020 Published in: Littleton Independent 750 W Hampden Ave, Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Plaintiff: THE STRAWBERRY I HEATHERRIDGE ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation, Defendants: KRISTI M. SPICER; CLARION MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC., a Colorado Corporation; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; SUSAN RYDEN AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; SUE SANDSTROM AS TREASURER FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION. The following described Condominium Unit situate in Parcel 5, Amended Plat of Heatherridge South Filing No. 4, as follows:

An individual air space unit which is contained within the walls, basement or base floor, roof, windows and doors, referenced as unit 20603 in Building No. 671 now or hereafter constructed on said Lot, said Condominium Unit being located substantially as shown on the “Condominium Map” filed of record in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, in Book 29 at pages 2 & 3 including all fixtures and improvements contained therein, together with an undivided 1/24th interest in and to the General Common elements as defined in the Declaration of Condominium of Strawberry I at Heatherridge appurtenant thereto.

Together with: (1) The exclusive right to use the patios, balconies, fixtures and appliances which project beyond the space or area above described and contiguous thereto.

(2) A right of way in common with others, for ingress and egress to and from the Condominium Unit above described.

(3) The right to use general common elements of the Condominium Project in common with other owners of space or areas now or hereafter constructed upon the property.

(4) The exclusive right to use Parking Stall No. 518, located substantially as shown on the “Condominium Map” referred to above or any amendments thereto.

County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known as: 2421 S Xanadu Way #C, Aurora, CO 80014.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS or JUDGMENT DEBTORS, Please take notice:

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff’s Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Sheriff’s Office of County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado at 10:00 am, on the 9th day of July, 2020 at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, Civil Unit located 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.

For the purposes of paying off, curing the default, or redemption as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the Office of the Sheriff, Civil Unit, located at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO, 80112, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. **

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $8,336.22.

Attorney for The Strawberry I Heatherridge Association WesternLaw Group LLC Angela Hopkins, #48868 9351 Grant Street #120 Thornton, CO 80229 Angela@westernlawgroup.com DATED in Colorado this 9th day of April, 2020.

Tyler S. Brown Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 523789 First Publication: May 14, 2020 Last Publication: June 11, 2020 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110

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Public Notices Public Notice In accordance with Sec. 106 of the Programmatic Agreement, AT&T plans a new utility pole at 14492 E EVERGREEN AVE, AURORA, CO 80011.

Please direct comments to Gavin L. at 818-8984866 regarding site COL07132_R03.

CNS-3368682# Legal Notice No.: 523877 First Publication: June 11, 2020 Last Publication: June 18, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No.: 2019CV31448 Division: 15 Plaintiff: THE SECOND TIMBERS AT SO. GRANBY WAY CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendants: JERRY SANGER; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; RBC MORTGAGE COMPANY; U.S. NATIONAL BANK ASSOCIATION; and SU RYDEN as the Arapahoe County Public Trustee COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to ORDER FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT AND DECREE FOR JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE dated February 24, 2020, and C.R.S. §§ 38-38-101 to 401, by the The Second Timbers at So. Granby Way Condominium Association, Inc., the current holder of a lien recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on April 24, 2017, at Reception No. D7045927. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Condominium Declaration for Second Timbers Condominiums recorded with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder on April 13, 1978, in Reception No. 1547015, B2347, P124 (“Declaration”). The Declaration and notices as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of the The Second Timbers at So. Granby Way Condominium Association, Inc. - THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS – against the property legally described as follows: Condominium Unit 9, Condominium Building H, The Second Timbers Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map recorded April 13, 1976, in Plat Book 29 at Page 40, and according to the Condominium Declaration for the Second Timbers Condominiums recorded April 13, 1976, in Book 2437 at Page 124, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as 15292 E. Hampden Circle, Unit H-9, Aurora, CO 80014.

City of Aurora and Unincorporated Areas of Arapahoe County, Colorado, Case No. 20-08-0058P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at www. fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).

Legal Notice No. 523879 First Publication: June 4, 2020 Last Publication: June 11, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice to Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jewel M. Rissler, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30437 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 28, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Roslyn R. Rissler Personal Representative 24483 Skyland Road, Los Gatos, California 95033 Legal Notice No.: 523863 First Publication: May 28, 2020 Last Publication: June 11, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

Case Number: 2020PR30367

Parker, CO 80134

Public Notice DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the

Lynda Kay Lents, Personal Representative 12999 Banyon Circle

Legal Notice No. 523880 First Publication: June 4, 2020 Last Publication: June 18, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lowell J. Arnold Jr., Deceased Case Number: 20 PR 146 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 5, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Michael Clinton Bradley, also known as Michael C. Bradley, a/k/a Michael Bradley, a/k/a Mike Bradley, Deceased.

Case Number: 2020-PR-30427

Person Giving Notice: Roger Frederick Bradley Personal Representative 4363 S. Atchison Circle Aurora, CO 80015 Legal Notice No.: 523857 First Publication: May 28, 2020 Last Publication: June 11, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Legal Notice No: 523856 First Publication: May 28, 2020 Last Publication: June 11, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Debra K. Zanetell, Deceased Case Number: 20PR30458 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 5, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kerry Walter Personal Representative 12082 E Ford Circle Aurora, CO 80012

PUBLIC NOTICE

Legal Notice No: 523873 First Publication: June 4, 2020 Last Publication: June 18, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

Robert S. Leonard Personal Representative c/o 3801 E. Florida Avenue, Suite 906 Denver, Colorado 80210

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jeffrey A. Lents, also known Jeffrey Lents, also known as Jeff Lents, Deceased

Michelle Zerr Personal Representative 1750 E. Jamison Place Centennial, Colorado 80122

Legal Notice No. 523885 First Publication: June 11, 2020 Last Publication: June 25, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 28, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

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

Legal Notice No.: 523770 First Publication: May 14, 2020 Last Publication: June 11, 2020 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110

Michelle R. Like Personal Representative 2207 Crestwood Drive Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Gerald H. Leonard, aka Gerald Leonard, aka Gerald Hugh Leonard, Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR 30411

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 5, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

DATED: March 31, 2020.

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

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 13, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado, on or before September 28, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on July 9, 2020, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, telephone (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.

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: David A. Parker, #35253, Moeller Graf, P.C., 385 Inverness Parkway, Englewood, CO 80112, telephone (720) 279-2568.

Estate of Larry G. Lienemann, aka Larry Lienemann, aka Larry GeRoe Lienemann, Deceased Case Number: 20 PR 162

Legal Notice No.: 523872 First Publication: June 4, 2020 Last Publication: June 18, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CLESSIE E. PENNO, a/k/a CLESSIE PENNO, Deceased Case Number: 2020-PR-30419 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 28, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael W. Reagor, Attorney for Personal Representative Dymond ● Reagor, PLLC 8400 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 1040 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No.: 523848 First Publication: May 28, 2020 Last Publication: June 11, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mark Etchason, aka Mark D. Etchason, aka Mark Douglas Etchason, Deceased Case Number: 19PR285 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 July 2, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Nancy Etchason, Personal Representative 5856 S. Lowell Blvd. Unit #32- #149 Littleton, CO 80123 Legal Notice No.: 523875 First Publication: June 4, 2020 Last Publication: June 18, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Sharon Kay Stanek, (Deceased) Case No.: 2020PR030281 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the undersigned or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before September 28, 2020, or said claims may be forever barred.

Delila Hansen, Personal Representative c/o Murr Siler & Accomazzo, P.C. 410 17th Street, Suite 2400 Denver, CO 80202-4402 Direct: 303-534-2277 Legal Notice No.: 523859 First Publication: May 28, 2020 Last Publication: June 11, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Richard Dwayne Rick, aka Richard D. Rick, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30503 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 5, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Margaret Ann Rick Personal Representative 13290 East Center Avenue

Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 28, 2020 or the claims may be forever barred.

Cline Caldwell, LLP /s/ Rachel Kranz Caldwell, #43580 Attorney for Personal Representative Cline Caldwell, LLP 8101 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 200 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 731-0056 Legal Notice No.: 523865 First Publication: May 28, 2020 Last Publication: June 11, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of: FRANCES ANNE SMITH, a/k/a FRANCES FOLK SMITH, a/k/a FRANCES ANN FOLK SMITH, a/k/a FRANCES F. SMITH, a/k/a FRANCES SMITH, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR030413

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO on or before September 30, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Meghan F. Kovarik Personal Representative 13359 SW Fitzwilliam Drive King City, OR 97224 Legal Notice No.: 523851 First Publication: May 28, 2020 Last Publication: June 11, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Sandra Kay Kunz, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30484

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 28, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Lacey Crosser, Personal Representative. c/o The Hickey Law Firm, LLC 1075 South Yukon Street, Suite 260 Lakewood, Colorado 80226 Legal Notice No.: 523855 First Publication: May 28, 2020 Last Publication: June 11, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE

Aurora, Colorado 80012

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Legal Notice No.: 523874 First Publication: June 4, 2020 Last Publication: June 18, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public notice is given on May 29, 2020, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert Karl Kingery, a/k/a R. Karl Kingery, a/k/a Karl Kingery, a/k/a Robert K. Kingery and Robert Kingery, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30485 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 4, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mary Lou Kingery Personal Representative 6693 S. Sycamore Street Littleton, CO 80120 Legal Notice No.: 523868 First Publication: June 4, 2020 Last Publication: June 18, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

The petition requests that the name of Julia Stephanie Zuniga be changed to Julia Stephanie White Case No.: 20 C 100222 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 523882 First Publication: June 11, 2020 Last Publication: June 25, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on June 2, 2020, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Jennifer Lynn Templeman be changed to Jennifer Lynn Davis Case No.: 2020 C 100208 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Elizabeth Mary McCoy, aka Elizabeth McCoy, Deceased Case Number: 20PR30405 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of

Legal Notice No: 523884 First Publication: June 11, 2020 Last Publication: June 25, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent ###

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