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Boulder-based Sanitas Brewing opened a taproom o of Belleview and Broadway in a space shared with local restaurants CBurger and Atlas Co ee on June 23.

Sanitas Brewing and its partners open in Englewood

BY RACHEL LORENZ SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

With a roomy patio and food on-site, a new taproom on Belleview is now delivering its familyfriendly version of community to the South Denver metro.  Sanitas Brewing, founded by Michael Memsic and Chris Coyne in 2013, opened its Englewood location to the public June 23.  e award-winning brewery whose motto is “building community through patio and pints” offers 15 beers on tap plus a couple of nonalcoholic options and a 2,500-square-foot outdoor area on which to enjoy them. It also houses two other local businesses,

Englewood signs o on depot plan

Sam’s Automotive ruling may lead to lawsuit

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e Englewood City Council approved a proposed settlement regarding the historic Englewood Depot at the July 17 council meeting, which will give owners omas and Patti Parson until 2028 to make necessary changes to the depot or the city can reclaim ownership of the property.

e proposed settlement comes after the city sued the Parsons and Englewood Depot Inc. on Sept. 30, 2022, alleging breach of the original contract all parties signed in 2013.   e proposal at the time called for the building to become a letterpress museum, which has never materialized for public use.

According to City Attorney Tamara Niles, the Parsons entered a contract to purchase the site at 675 W. Dartmouth from the city in August 2013, paid the city $30,000, and the city transferred the title on May 24, 2014 to the couple, who then transferred title to Englewood Depot Inc. in December 2017.

e lawsuit, which is now pending in Arapahoe County District Court, accuses the Parsons and Englewood Depot Inc. of “breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and fraudulent inducement related to the proposal submitted by the Parsons for the

Michael Memsic, co-founder of Sanitas Brewing, points out a detail in the can design of their Cheers From Englewood, a limited-edition hazy IPA that celebrates the company’s expansion to Englewood.

PHOTOS BY RACHEL LORENZ

CBurger and Atlas Co ee, under its

“We’re a family-focused package even though we are a manufacturer of alcohol,” Memsic told Colorado Community Media on the rst day of its grand opening weekend.

At 3.5 barrels, the brewing system in Englewood is about a quarter of the size of Sanitas’ system in Boulder and will be used for experimenting with new brews.  Sours, lagers and other beers that are low ABV, or alcohol by volume, make up much of the brewery’s tap list. According to Head Brewer Scott Clutter, they purposefully produce beverages that pack less of a punch.

“We want you to be able to hang out, take this camping, climbing, rafting, whatever, and enjoy it and not get hampered because you’re getting wasted,” Clutter said.

In addition to beer, food is another component of the experience at Sanitas. It’s part of what makes it appealing to people with kids,

In Englewood, chef Samuel McCandless and restaurateur Bryan Dayton are bringing the beef with a new restaurant concept called CBurger. e name is a nod to Corrida, the steakhouse in Boulder that both men are a liated with. CBurger o ers fries and burgers with a handful of delicious add-ons.

“We want to really, really hone down perfection in what we do in this space,” McCandless said of the simple, streamlined menu.

Starting July 1, Littleton-based Atlas Co ee will be providing breakfast burritos, pastries and co ee every morning and into the afternoon.

“You can drink and eat here,” said Atlas Co ee manager Madison Yount of the shared space. “You don’t have to go somewhere else to get food. It’s kind of like a one-stopshop sort of situation.”

According to Jordan Harris, marketing manager for the brewery, Sanitas wants to be the “third space” for its patrons — the place where people hang out when they’re not at work or at home.

“We create spaces and culture for versatility,” she said. “We kind of open up the doors to a range of people, not just craft beer lovers.”

For folks that do love a good brew, however, Sanitas created Cheers From Englewood to celebrate its expansion. e block letters that hug the green and silver cans are lled with images of the Gothic eatre marquee, the swirling yellow slide at Pirates Cove, the city logo and other scenes familiar to residents of Englewood.

e hazy Indian pale ale has peach, apricot and melon notes. It’s available for a limited time at Sanitas and in a smattering of liquor stores and restaurants in

the south metro area.

The 2,500-square-foot patio of Sanitas Brewing in Englewood was filled with people on the evening of the taproom’s grand opening June 23.

PHOTOS BY RACHEL LORENZ

Co-founders Chris Coyne and Michael Memsic stand before the bar of Sanitas Brewing’s new taproom in Englewood at its grand opening on June 23.

Scott Clutter, Sanitas Brewing’s head brewer, explains the process of making beer standing next to the company’s 3.5-barrel system in Englewood.

Hearing undermines motive claimed by ax-murder suspect

Defense documents don’t show family at edge of homelessness

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When Reginald Maclaren allegedly confessed to the March 25 ax murders of his wife and daughter in their Englewood apartment, police body camera footage shows him saying he killed the two women because the family was facing nancial issues

and he didn’t want them to “end up on the streets begging for food.”

But documents presented by the defense in his preliminary hearing Wednesday undermine that assertion for a motive, showing that the family had paid their rent for March; they had placed a deposit on a new apartment; Maclaren had recently purchased a car; and his wife had between $80,000 and $90,000 in savings.

e body camera footage also shows Maclaren saying his daughter had cerebral palsy, and an autopsy report stated his daughter died from 23 “chop wounds.”

Maclaren, 82, was arrested March 25 for allegedly killing his wife, Bethany Maclaren, 70, and his daughter, Ruth Maclaren, 35, with an ax in their residence at 901 Englewood Parkway. He was charged on April 3 with two counts of rst-degree murder, two counts of tampering with a deceased human body and one count of false reporting to authorities.

At Wednesday’s hearing, his bond was set at $2 million cash or surety, and his arraignment was set for Sept. 5.

Englewood resident Reginald Maclaren is facing two counts of firstdegree murder for allegedly killing his wife and daughter with an ax.

Man sentenced to 31 years for killing Castle Rock teens

Drunk driver receives maximum sentence

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e drunk driver who killed two Castle Rock teens last August was sentenced on July 14 to 31 years in prison for multiple charges including vehicular homicide.

Douglas County Judge eresa Slade imposed the maximum sen-

tence on Ricky Avalos-Trujillo, 25, who was found guilty of vehicular assault, careless driving and two counts of vehicular homicide in May.

On August 5, 2022, Avalos-Trujillo was driving the wrong direction and speeding on the I-25 frontage road near mile marker 179 in Castle Rock when he hit a truck carrying four teens head-on. e wreck killed Audrey Todd, 17, and Colton Bellamy, 17, and injured the other two teens.

A man who killed two Castle Rock teenagers was recently sentenced. SHUTTERSTOCK IMAGE

PHOTO COURTESY OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

HEARING

During the hearing, the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s O ce presented evidence to convince Arapahoe County Chief Judge Michelle Amico to go forward with the charges against Maclaren.

Attorneys from the DA’s o ce played the 911 call Maclaren made to law enforcement where he initially claimed he found his wife and daughter murdered in their apartment on March 25 and, when asked by the 911 operator, alleged that nephews in his family potentially

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the collegiality and hard work demonstrated by our City’s Administration. To have worked along side such stellar leadership, including our Police, Code Enforcement and Fire Teams, has been a true joy that I won’t soon forget.”

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harmed the two women.

e prosecution also took testimony from Englewood Police Detectives Brian Taylor and Brant Vogle, who both recounted the steps they took to aqquire certain pieces of edvidence in their investigation.

e DA’s o ce also played 12-minute-long body camera footage that Taylor recorded when interviewing Maclaren at Swedish Medical Center, where the suspect was taken for preexisting medical conditions after police arrived at his apartment.

According to his arrest a davit, Maclaren waived his Miranda rights, and he shared information with the

explain her outlier status in virtual attendance, including in a June 20 council meeting that she attended remotely. “People who don’t work” might not understand, she said to her six colleagues, four of whom also work but rarely use the virtual option.

Petitions to hold recall elections for fellow counclmembers Othoniel Sierra, Joe Anderson and Chelsea Nunnenkamp all have been found su cient as well.

police at the hospital.

In the body camera footage, Maclaren alleged that he killed Bethany and Ruth to keep the family from becoming homeless.

He also alleged during that interview that he struck Bethany and Ruth three times in the back of the head each with an ax and he cut o all their limbs.

According to autopsy reports presented at the hearing, Bethany’s cause of death was from six “chop wounds,” one of her legs was completely removed below the knee and her other leg was mostly removed below the knee. Additionally, the reports said Ruth died from 23 “chop wounds.”

Both Taylor and Vogle testi ed that they acquired Ring video footage that showed Maclaren rolling two trash cans into the family’s apartment on March 9.

ey also discussed security footage of him purchasing an ax at Harbor Freight and two trash cans and a saw at Home Depot, also on March 9.

Additional footage showed him frequently leaving and returning to his apartment on March 24 and March 25, the detectives said.  e defense noted discrepancies in Maclaren’s al-

claren claimed. e documents showed their rent was paid, a deposit for a new apartment was paid, Maclaren had recently bought a car, and his wife had a healthy savings account.

e defense also noted that in addition to claiming he didn’t want his family to face homelessness, Maclaren alleged God told him to prevent his family’s su ering.

Additionally, Maclaren told Taylor he lost his job at Hospital Shared Services during the police interview. Also in the body camera

Cheryl Wink appears on a screen as she takes part virtually in the June 20 city council meeting, which featured a discussion on whether in-person attendance at city meetings should be prioritized.

Englewood City Councilmember

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cials update neighbors on house tied to explosives

City can’t say whether owner will return to home

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Representatives from the City of Englewood and the Englewood Police Department held a meeting ursday for citizens who feel the city “is not what it used to be,” with the purpose of addressing concerns regarding the home at 4945 S. Delaware St.

Neighbors living near the property expressed their fears and frustration about the residence, including a suspected bomb-making operation, allegations of drug activities and extreme hoarding.

e gathering was held on the street in front of the home.

One neighbor said he’s disheartened that history is repeating itself.

“It’s like a joke. Everybody keeps referring to this house in Englewood. It doesn’t matter who I speak to, if it’s a city council member, if it’s a police o cer, they all know about this property,” he said. “We’ve been told what to do, write down plates, get cameras, do all these things, and it’s at a point in time where it gets frustrating calling all the time because things don’t get done.”

e owner of 4945 S. Delaware St., Michael Steven Lubotsky, 50, and another man, Brian Gessing, 51, were formally charged by the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s O ce July 6 for allegedly making explosives on the property, which they were arrested for June 29.

eir arrests came just one day after the city issued a condemnation notice because the property was deemed “un t for human occupancy,” documents state.

According to Englewood Police

is facing a charge of possession of an explosive device and Jones said EPD believes he is staying with a friend in Littleton.

“ e case is in district court right now. I think he has been advised of everything,” Jones said.

According to Eric Ross media relations director at the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s O ce, Lubotsky’s bond was $5000 cash or surety which he posted. Ross explained a judge set a  $5000 bond cash or surety for Gessing on June 29, then changed it to a $1000 bond cash or surety on July 3 and then changed it to a $5000 personal recognizance bond on July 6.

Gessing is also facing a charge of possession of an explosive device and a drug paraphernalia possession charge. Both men are scheduled to appear in court for preliminary hearings July 31, with Gessing at 9 a.m. and Lubotsky at 10 a.m. at the Arapahoe County Justice Center.

Jones said EPD and other agencies found apparent bomb-making materials, cut PVC pipe, and explosive ingredients including potassium nitrate at the house.

He said various materials taken from the home are being analyzed. At the meeting, the o cer stated

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“When the county assessor sends the tax bill in 2024, [Lubotsky] will have to pay that or [he] will be delinquent in taxes and until [he] gets that paid, [he’s] in danger of having the city foreclose on [the] lien,” Shawn Lewis said.

He said the Arapahoe County Health Department is involved with aspects of the property including suspected meth contamination and potential issues with vermin, which residents mentioned were becoming a problem.

ment Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives or the FBI will take over the case.

“If the ATF, DEA, whoever decides the case is worthy for them to take and they can prosecute it, then they will go through the forfeiture procedure and they can take the house,” Jones said.

He said this is one of the ways the city could recover taxpayer funds used to clean up the house, which the city is doing after issuing an emergency abatement order on July 7.

According to City Manager Shawn Lewis, the abatement prevents Lubotsky and any unauthorized people from entering the property for now.

“Right now, the city is bearing all the cost of the boarding, the securing the fences, the removal of all the materials from outside and the removal of all the materials from inside the house, all of that is on the taxpayer dime on the City of Englewood,” he said.

e city manager explained to ensure the city is reimbursed, it will add up all the costs plus an administrative fee and put a lien on the property which stays with it and is led with the county.

“Now that we have preliminary positive meth reports, that goes to Arapahoe County Public Health to basically determine the abatement and mitigation plan for that,” Shawn Lewis said.

During the meeting, Code Enforcement Division Manager Dave Lewis Jr. said Lubotsky must comply with the Arapahoe County Health Department and the city before he will be granted access to his house.

However, Shawn Lewis said if Lubotsky does comply with all entities and he pays o the lien then he can return to the property.

Many residents at ursday’s meeting asked whether the city could prevent Lubostky from returning to the residence, describing the property as a problem for many years.

According to EPD call logs from the last ve years, o cers have responded to various complaints at or near the property. e records show the calls included welfare checks, verbal disturbances, domestic violence complaints, noise complaints, assaults and more.

Additionally, documents show Lubotsky was convicted of possession of meth precursors in a case stemming from 2007 and was convicted of obstruction in connection with a 2012 drug investigation.

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City o cials and the Englewood Police Department addressing residents at a neighborhood safety meeting.

PHOTO BY ELISABETH SLAY

Police stando ends in suspect’s death

Ernesto Edward Gonzalez, 41, was killed in Englewood home

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e Arapahoe County Coroner’s O ce has released the name of a man killed during a SWAT stando in Englewood on July 18.

Ernesto Edward Gonzalez, 41, born Nov. 25, 1981, was pronounced dead at the scene and the manner of death was homicide — meaning a killing caused by the actions of another — the coroner’s o ce said on Monday.

Online court records show Gonzalez had a handful of criminal convictions from Adams County, Arapahoe County and Denver from 2002 to 2014, and was the subject of a few protection orders, but the court record is mostly marked by a large number of dismissed cases.

Gonzalez died at the end of a long stando involving Englewood police and other agencies.

Englewood’s SWAT team was called to assist Denver Police Department’s Fugitive Unit serve an arrest warrant at the 4100 block of South Cherokee Street on July 18.

“Once on scene, o cers spoke with family members who said that only one male was in the house,” according to an Englewood police press release.

After that, at 3:10 p.m., police said they issued a shelter-in-place noti cation for the area using the Arapalert emergency noti cation system. O cers then attempted to make contact with Gonzalez, including using verbal commands outside

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When asked about past code enforcement issues at the meeting, city o cials said at times Lubotsky complied to address issues the city brought forward.

Shawn Lewis said despite the homeowner’s past the city can’t simply take away his property.

“I am not aware of a path for the city to permanently keep the owner from returning to the property,” he said. “In terms of levels of government, the city has less authority than the other levels of government at the state and federal level.”

He also said that since the property is in a remediation abatement status, that grants Lubotsky the opportunity to “cure” issues with his

the house.

“At 4:01 p.m. numerous shots were red from the basement,” according to the release. “At that point, a single Englewood o cer returned re. It is unknown if the suspect was injured at that time. Mutual aid was requested from multiple agencies.”

Police presence was heavy. Arapahoe County sheri ’s deputies and Littleton police o cers also responded to the incident and another emergency noti cation was sent to residents, telling them to prepare to evacuate.

Around 5:15 p.m., agencies evacuated surrounding residents. Once the area was clear, o cers continued multiple attempts to negotiate the man’s surrender.

“During the incident, the suspect red numerous times with at least one armored vehicle being struck,” the release said. “O cers continued their attempts for several hours and deployed numerous resources including drones, bomb squad robot and gas, to resolve the issue, however, the suspect failed to surrender.”

At one point, o cers used an armored car to enter the house through the garage. ere, they encountered Gonzalez, who was pointing a gun at them, according to the press release.

“O cers and the suspect exchanged multiple gunshots, at which point the suspect was struck,” the release said.   ough emergency medical services were on standby, Gonzalez was declared dead at the scene.

e 18th Judicial District’s Critical Incident Response Team is investigating the use of force by law enforcement.

property.

During the meeting, Shawn Lewis told the crowd he understands their frustrations and assured them that the city is trying to take an aggressive approach to resolve the issues with this property.

Other city o cials in attendance, including Police Chief Sam Watson and District 4 Councilmember Steve Ward, encouraged residents to remain engaged by reporting any activity around the property to the EPD non-emergency number, 303-761-7410, calling their councilmembers with any issues, registering for the Engle x app to le complaints and appointing a spokesperson for the neighborhood to voice concerns at future court proceedings or meetings involving the property.

City o cals said they will continue montoring the property.

Scott Gilbert contributed to this story.

Two weekends left for 2023 Colorado Renaissance Festival

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When patrons cross the threshold of the Colorado Renaissance Festival castle gate they are transported to a world where knights ght to the death, royalty glide down the village streets, fairies utter about and

witches eat children.

Kristy Ekiss, operations manager and Queen Anne of the festival, said the 16th-century medieval amusement park is about to complete its 46th season of operation. Patrons can visit the park for the last times this year on July 29-30 and Aug. 6-7.

Ekiss said this season has been

wonderful and, like previous years, has had a great response from people.

With around 100 cast members, the Colorado Renaissance Festival is unique in that it’s very interactive with visitors, Ekiss said.

“We try very hard to achieve a fully immersive experience where everywhere you look, you’re being pulled into the scene and you’re being made part of the village rather than just walking through and experiencing it,” she said. “I think we try very hard to make everyone apart of the show.”

She said there is something for everyone in the permanent village structure that sits on 80-plus acres of land.

“We have over 10 stages of nonstop entertainment. ere is always a show going on at every single one of those stages and we have over 180 artisans that we hand select from all around the country that create everything from blacksmithing to swords to elaborate court costumes to anything you can think of,” Ekiss said.

Ekiss said the same family has owned the park since its opening in 1977.

Ekiss, who lives in Colorado Springs and grew up going to Renaissance fairs, has been on sta and in the cast for 17 years. For her, the best aspect of being a part of the festival is performing for children.

Eric Mindykowski, who performs as eodore Wenglewick, the Duke of Larkspur, acts as the casting director and has been a part of the theme park since 2002, feels the same way.

“Seeing that wonder in kids’ eyes, that’s one of my favorite things,” he said.

Mindykowski said he feels the Colorado Renaissance Festival is different from others because everyone from the cast to the crew is extreme-

ly kind to patrons.

“Everybody says our festival is the friendliest and I really pride ourselves as management that we instill that in everybody,” he said. e duke said while the festival can cause tra c in Larkspur, it’s bene cial to the town’s economy and brings new people to the community every year.

David Seeley, who originally worked for a merchant, has worked at the festival since 2001 and took on the role of King George six years ago.

“ is one of the few places where people come just to have a good time. My favorite aspect of this season is just the renewal of the cast,” he said. “People visit from all over the country, and they commonly comment about it’s so di erent here because we’re just a big family and it’s just a big heart that we have.”

Colorado natives, high school sweethearts and married couple John and Pinkie Stepp, also known as omas and Elizabeth Howard, the Duke and Duchess of Norford, rst came to the fair in 1979, became consistent patrons in 1996 and joined the cast 15 years ago.

Based on real people in history, John and Pinkie love bringing the 16th century alive for people through their characters.

“One of the things I love most is, as we walk around and entertain, people ask questions and I can share historical things like how we’re dressed and what’s important,” Pinkie said.

For John, there is nowhere greater to be than the Colorado Renaissance Festival.

“With all due respect I think Mr. Disney was wrong. is is in fact the happiest place on Earth,” John said.

For more information, visit coloradorenaissance.com

Primrose the Fairy performs at the Colorado Renaissance Festival in Larkspur.

From left to right, John and Pinkie Stepp, also known as Thomas and Elizabeth Howard, the Duke and Duchess of Norford, King George and Queen Anne also known as David Seeley and Kristy Ekiss, and Eric Mindykowski, also known as Theodore Wenglewick, the Duke of Larkspur, at the Colorado Renaissance Festival. PHOTOS BY ELISABETH SLAY

Castle Rock man facing terrorism charge

18-year-old allegedly tried to join ISIS

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e FBI arrested a Castle Rock man at Denver International Airport on July 14 for allegedly attempting to join the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, an Islamic militant organization.

Davin Daniel Meyer, 18, is charged with attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, according to the US Attorney’s O ce for the District of Colorado. He appeared in federal court on July 17.

e U.S. Attorney’s O ce said Meyer pledged an oath of allegiance to the Islamic State group and planned to travel to Iraq to ght for them.

Law enforcement began investigating Meyer when a person who knows him reported him to the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce in June 2022 over concerns with

Meyer’s extremism and interest in violence.

According to Meyer’s a davit, the individual told police that Meyer had previously followed white supremacist ideology but began practicing Islam in October 2020. Meyer allegedly told the individual that he planned to go to Syria and become a martyr.

Meyer also allegedly threatened to build a bomb and kill people in America. Meyer’s a davit says he is diagnosed with multiple mental health conditions and had received residential treatment, but did not take medication because of his religious beliefs.  Sta at the residential treatment center reported Meyer said bigoted things about people of color, women and Jews.

Meyer reportedly did not go to his local mosque because it wasn’t radical enough and allowed women to attend.

In November 2022, FBI agents posed as Islamic State facilitators and began communicating online with Meyer. Meyer told the agents that he planned to save money to travel to Iraq and become a ghter

for the Islamic State. He also sent them a video of him swearing an oath of allegiance to the Islamic State’s leader.

Meyer met with an undercover FBI agent in person three times between November 2022 and June 2023 and discussed his plan each time.

In June, Meyer had gotten a passport and bought plane tickets to y from Denver to Munich, Germany and then to Ankara, Turkey, where he believed he would meet up with members of the Islamic State and travel with them to Iraq.

On July 14, Meyer arrived at the Denver International Airport for his ight to Munich and was arrested by FBI agents on the jet bridge before boarding the plane.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Melissa Hindman of the District of Colorado is prosecuting on behalf of the government with the assistance of Jennifer Levy of the Department of Justice National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section.   e case is being investigated by the FBI Denver Field O ce with assistance provided by the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce.

The FBI arrested Davin Daniel Meyer, 18, at Denver International Airport on July 14 for allegedly attempting to join the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, an Islamic militant organization.

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Human Services probe finds no systemic issues

Jurinsky thinks the false accusations were made in retaliation for her criticism of Vanessa Wilson, the former Aurora police chief, per the Sentinel. Niceta is an ex-partner of Wilson.

According to the audit report, the Colorado Department of Human Services did not identify any additional unresolved child safety concerns.

BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

An investigation into the Arapahoe County Department of Human Services did not nd pervasive agencywide issues that indicate systemic errors to protect children or serve families, the county announced in a news release.

e yearlong investigation came after a former Arapahoe County Department of Human Services social caseworker was criminally charged in May 2022 with felony attempt to in uence a public servant and misdemeanor false reporting of child abuse, according to the evaluation report.

As reported by the Sentinel, the former employee, Robin Niceta, was accused of falsely reporting that Aurora City Councilmember Danielle Jurinsky sexually abused her toddler son.

During an August 2022 news conference, Jurinsky raised concerns that what happened to her “was not an isolated incident” and announced a class action lawsuit against the Arapahoe County Department of Human Services, the Sentinel reported.

After Niceta was charged with attempting to in uence a public servant and false reporting of child abuse, Arapahoe County requested a formal review by the Colorado Department of Human Services, according to the county’s news release.

“ e result was a multi-faceted independent evaluation of the caseworker’s activities during her employment with the county,” Arapahoe County said in the release.

In September 2022, the Colorado Department of Human Services published an audit summary of its evalution into whether other activities of the caseworker were fraudulent.

However, the department did nd practice concerns by the caseworker, such as minimal or no recorded e orts to contact a non-custodial parent or the alleged person responsible for abuse or neglect.

“We did nd and discuss with ACDHS (Arapahoe County Department of Human Services) our concerns related to the conduct and practices performed by the social caseworker, as well as the supervision and oversight of the social caseworker’s performance,” the audit stated.

Due to the urgency of that evaluation, the Colorado Department of Human Services’ review was “limited in scope,” according to the July 2023 report.

“Because of this, and because of the complexity of the allegations against the social caseworker and concerns that arose about supervision and oversight based on the review of practice to date, CDHS determined that an additional layer of external review of county practice was necessary to more broadly and deeply assess case practice and supervision related to intake practices in child welfare,” the report stated.

According to the report, Colorado Department of Human Services sta directed the review/audit into child welfare practice but supplemented with outside, contracted evaluation consultants to review work, provide input and assist in developing a summary of ndings and recommendations.

“ is comprehensive third-party evaluation including an assessment review, outcome analyses, sta interviews, and document review found no pervasive agencywide practice issues that indicate systemic lapses to protect children or serve families,” the report stated.

No evidence was found of systemic concerns of falsi cation of contacts, according to the report.

e report did note that one caseworker was terminated for the falsi cation of information, adding that this was reported by the county to the Colorado Department of Human Services and is in the process of criminal proceedings.

e report said a record of Colorado Department of Human Services activity with the Arapahoe County Department of Human Services over the past four years was reviewed and “revealed no major safety concerns related to casework, supervision, or sta ng.”

“ e ndings demonstrate that ACDHS is actively working to address identi ed intake challenges through supervisory strategies aligned with the best practice literature,” the report stated.

In its news release, Arapahoe

County noted ways it is addressing concerns with the intake process of new clients, such as hiring new caseworkers and supervisors, developing new policies to improve coordination with law enforcement, and raising expectations and accountability of supervisors and administrators.

“We are a learning organization and constantly look for ways we can improve service to our residents. We are collaborating with the State Department of Human Services and with our legislative delegation to sharpen our approaches and ensure we’re meeting the needs of our community,” Carrie Warren-Gully, chair of the Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners, said in the release. e evaluation report noted that in the Arapahoe County Department of Human Services, there has been an upward trend in timeliness of initial response, assessment closure and safety assessment completion during the past year.

“Most notably, the division has accomplished these improvements in the aftermath of a major leadership change, the COVID pandemic, social unrest in Aurora, and sustained media scrutiny,” the report stated.  e report included recommendations on how to improve the Arapahoe County Department of Human Services, such as implementing the move back to group supervision and case consultations as a way to help maximize the sharing of expertise and oversight between intake sta .

“We never take lightly the critical role our human services employees play in protecting children and vulnerable adults,” Warren-Gully said in the release. “We’re grateful to the Colorado Department of Human Services for the professional, thorough and sensitive review of our intake systems and we are grati ed in the knowledge that the system works and continues to improve every day.”

Investigation came after criminal charges were filed against caseworker

‘We never take lightly the critical role our human services employees play in protecting children and vulnerable adults.’

Carrie Warren-Gully, chair of the Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners

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Why blind historian tells the stories of the blind

BY TEDDY JACOBSEN TJACOBSEN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It only takes an introduction and a few minutes of talking with historian Peggy Chong to learn something new.

Chong, also known as e Blind History Lady, can easily rattle o countless names and stories of blind people throughout history. For instance, you may know Stevie Wonder but you probably don’t know Gov. Elias Ammons. Chong has researched the stories of the blind for over three decades. She excitedly shares their biographies with anyone willing to listen, primarily through a monthly email list.

“People often nd the stories hard to believe, that there’s something special about these blind people,” Chong said. “If you read on, you do nd that there was something special about them because they just never quit.”

Chong, who lives in Aurora, was born blind into a family that understood her struggles. ree of her four sisters and her mother were also born blind. Chong said the support and connection she received from her family is rare for the majority of blind people.

“Everything you do feels like you’re reinventing the

wheel,” Chong said. “And you may not have a community around you to help you not feel that way.”

Almost 8% of the U.S. population are visually impaired in some way, according to Georgetown University’s Health Policy Institute.

Just over 4 million Americans aged 16 to 64 have a visual disability and another 3 million people 65-yearsold and older have one, according to the National Federation of the Blind.

Chong said most people go blind later in life due to health issues or injuries. She said it is easy for people to lose faith in their abilities because of a stigma about what blind people can do.

“Too often we’re told that

a blind person can’t do that, but blind people throughout the years have accomplished so much in their work,” Chong said.

e main stories she tells involve the jobs and work that blind people have had over the years.

Over 70% of potentially employable adults with a visual disability in the United States do not have full-time jobs, according to Cornell University’s U.S. Disability Statistics.

Chong said sharing stories of blind people inspires people today to work the jobs that they want to do, in spite of the adversary.

For example, Chong said most Coloradans don’t know the state had a blind

governor. Elias Ammons was the 19th governor of the state, serving from 1913 to 1915. Although he had some vision, Chong said, it was not enough to read or recognize people across the room.

“ e irony of some of the discrimination is unbelievable when you nd out what these blind people accomplished later in their lives,” she said.

Chong moved to the state ve years ago, where she almost immediately started searching through records in the Colorado Center for the Blind basement. She said she discovered records dating back more than 100 years.

She led the e ort to digitize and transcribe the pages for blind people to read through optical character recognition, which is a system that scans printed text so it can be spoken in synthetic speech or saved to a computer le.

e project started four years ago, and Chong said she is almost done putting the les on the Colorado Virtual Library website.

President of the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado Jessica Beecham said Chong’s work is vital for showing other blind people their rich history is out there and worth sharing.

“As a blind person, I never knew our history,” Beecham said in a press release. “I thought we as blind people were always the rst to do or try anything. at is so lonely. But, through her

research, I, and thousands more are learning that we have broad shoulders of our blind ancestors to stand on, inspiring us to climb higher and reach farther.”

Chong won the Jacob Bolotin Award at the annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind in Houston, Texas earlier this month. e award comes with $5,000 to help her advance her research into the history of the blind of the United States.

e Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards honor individuals and organizations that are a positive force in the lives of blind people. e namesake of the award, Bolotin (1888-1924), is hailed as the world’s rst physician who was blind from birth.

Each year the National Federation of the blind presents the awards at its annual convention. is is the second time she received this award for her work, the rst coming in 2018.

Her new project will take her to the Library of Congress archives in Washington D.C. where she will research and tell the history of an awards program through the Harmon Foundation from 1928-1932.

“ is award means a lot to me,” Chong stated. “It represents the validation by my peers that my work to uncover the lost history of our blind ancestors is important.”

To join Chong’s monthly email list, send an email to theblindhistorylady@ gmail.com.

Peggy Chong with the Jacob Bolotin Award at the annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind in Houston earlier this month.

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Peggy Chong describes what motivates her

Seniors’ Council to host educational event

The S eniors’ Council of Douglas County, in collaboration with Aging Resources of Douglas County and Douglas County government, is cohosting a daylong educational event entitled Vintage & Vibrant 2023: Exploring the Latest Trends in Living Well & Aging Well. Our signature event will be held on ursday, Sept. 28 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Parker Arts, Culture and Events (PACE) Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave in Parker.

Vintage & Vibrant 2023 is specically designed to entertain, inform and intrigue an older adult audience. Our program will include two engaging keynote speakers, multiple informative breakout sessions, three interactive activities, numerous event partners, morning refreshments, lunch, guest bags and door prizes.

Your $10 registration fee covers it all, with scholarships available if needed.

We begin the day with a continental breakfast and our morning keynote speaker Jeanne Nott, 2022 Ms. Colorado Senior America. Jeanne’s philosophy of life is “… have a sense of humor and enthusiasm! It will add years to your life and life to your years.” Her positivity will energize us and set the stage for the rest of the

day. During lunch our keynote speaker is Dr. Carson Bruns, associate professor at the University of Colorado in Boulder. He will share his fascinating research on converging nanotechnology and biomedical engineering on the skin to create a new wave of “tattoos” that strive to keep us healthier. You’ll de nitely be intrigued!

Vintage & Vibrant 2023 would not be possible without the support of our cohosting organizations Ag-

ing Resources of Douglas County (ARDC), a local nonpro t organization providing a wide variety of services to our older population, and Douglas County government, currently conducting a comprehensive Older Adult Initiative, as well as our event partners.

And now meet our Platinum event partners: Visiting Angels - Littleton, Seven Stones Botanical Garden Cemetery, Centura Health, the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) and Bridgewater

Castle Rock. Each of these partners focuses on enhancing the lives of older adults in their own special way. Be sure to visit their tables at the event to learn more about their fabulous organizations.

To review our complete Vintage & Vibrant program, meet the rest of our event partners and register to attend, please visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Vintage & Vibrant. Online attendee registration begins Aug. 1, but seating is limited so register soon!

Our regular general meeting on Thursday, Sept. 7 from 10-11:30 am will feature Jayla Sanchez-Warren, director of the Area Agency on Aging. She will speak about the results from the Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults. Learn how the survey results might impact the services and opportunities available for older adults. The meeting site is the Douglas County Miller Building, Conference Rooms A and B, 100 Third St. in Castle Rock. The meeting is free and open to the public.

Seniors’ Council of Douglas County aims to educate and engage older adults. For up-to-date information about Seniors’ Council visit Facebook and our website at www.douglas. co.us and look for Seniors’ Council.

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Something must give Handling the turbulence of life

Ihave debated writing this column for some time. I understand the subject is controversial, but I feel in my

children are mature enough for a drag show, but I get to be the one to decide. I do not want some town council, county, state or federal government telling me yea or nay.

e books some are ghting in the library — I ask why. Just don’t let your children read them.

To those boycotting Bud Light — I understand the argument. If you want to protest through your pocketbook — whether I agree or disagree with your reasoning — I say go for it as long as you do not have some law passed to force it on me.

e louder the opponents have gotten — the more the other side has been pushing back.

However, like many, I am growing tired of the controversies and what feels like contrived battles over the LGBTQ community.

We are nearly a year removed from the unfortunate event at PrideFest in Castle Rock that has been dubbed a “wardrobe malfunction.” Let’s just say it — a drag queen’s breast plate was exposed.

It feels like those angered by this incident have taken the ght to councils, the county and more. It just hasn’t stopped.

I continue to be saddened by the local and national rhetoric targeting the LGBTQ community. I am saddened that people are vulnerable because of the increase in violent incidents and hate.

Two of my dearest friends in the world are a gay couple living in Palm Springs. eir friendship means so much to me. When I hear the hate being spewed out there — I often think of them and know they are such amazing people that I can’t in good conscience just keep standing by watching.

Regarding the drag queen show drama — to those protesting — you are often the same people saying we need less government in our lives. I often agree. I agree on this issue too.

Hear me out. What right do we have to say that an age restriction should be placed on a show like this in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, or Arapahoe County? Shouldn’t that be up to the parents? Shouldn’t it be completely up to the adults buying tickets?

In all honesty, I don’t think my

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As someone trying to skate the slippery slope known as the middle, and others like me, I am tired of it all. I am tired of the petty back and forth ghting.

I am absolutely no fan whatsoever of casting a large net of hate on an entire group. Why be so angry and hateful? And, before we talk about the idiot in Canada who said, “they are coming for your children” during a parade, please remember that is not a re ection of everyone.

I have gotten to know someone who transitioned from a man to a woman over the last few years. She is a beautiful soul whom I believe is a courageous human being. She has more courage than I could ever have. She is someone who has carried herself with great dignity in the face of a very critical society.

I do not believe she is someone who will hurt or negatively a ect my children. In fact, I have explained to my own children what she did. Because I did not make it a big deal, but just let them know to respect someone else’s choice — they treat her like everyone else and I am proud of that.

We may not agree or understand but somehow, some way — we must get back to a much more accepting place in our world. We need to be civil because this all comes down to human beings who are hurt by what’s happening every day. Another’s choices and decisions cannot become about making laws to stop them.

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With over 2 million miles own, I have experienced a lot of turbulence during those ights. Last month my wife and I were on a ight and for the most part it was a fairly smooth ight. However, during our descent the plane was violently rocked and had we not had our seatbelts on, we would have been tossed from our seats. In all my years of ying that was de nitely the toughest turbulence that I had ever experienced.

Over the years I have had the opportunity to sit next to many captains and pilots. As we would y through the turbulence, they would provide calming assurances that the planes are built to handle the turbulence and the pilots are trained to y us through safely. at has given me such great comfort over the years, a comfort that I tried passing along to some of the nervous yers I have had sitting next to me.

On one such ight as we were ying from Denver to Albuquerque, the turbulence was bad the entire ight as the pilot couldn’t nd an altitude where the air was smooth. e woman sitting next to me literally squeezed my forearm the entire ight, and I had never met her before. I didn’t mind and tried to assure her of the safety by sharing the stories pilots have shared with me, but she still held on for dear life.

Just last week I was ying on a Dreamliner, a massive airplane and super comfortable. e ight was full, and as we went through our ascent, the plane hit a pocket of turbulence and gave us a fairly good bounce up and down. ere were a few quick screams and gasps, but there was another sound I heard, children laughing. e plane went through a little more bumpiness before nding smoother air and with each bump and drop of the plane, the children continued to squeal as if they were on an amusement park ride. I believe their laughter and relaxed attitude served to calm the nerves of others who didn’t nd the turbulence so

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amusing.

Life is full of turbulence, isn’t it? It just seems that every single day we are at odds with one another over something. e turbulence of politics, of cancel culture, of societal pressures, and just overall discontent and disagreements brewing everywhere. Sometimes the turbulence is frightening as it escalates and becomes erce. And sometimes the turbulence is slight, but still enough to cause us some fear, worry, and doubt.

It has been said that our character isn’t de ned by what happens to us, it is de ned by how we handle what happens to us. e turbulence happening in the world doesn’t de ne who we are, how we respond to the turbulence is a much better barometer of who we are. Sometimes we have to just buckle up, fastening our seatbelts and riding out the turbulence as it will eventually smooth out. Other times we may need to hold onto one another, supporting and encouraging each other as we ght our way through the turbulence. And then maybe we can look at the silliest things that feel like turbulence and like the children on the airplane, laugh our way through it.

ere are plenty of real-world problems that we face as a society, and we should pay attention to those and become as informed as possible, focusing on the facts instead of opinions and rants of others. It just seems like there is much more noise and turbulence around the silliest and smallest things that get us so worked up. For me, in these situations, my go-to response is laughter, as it really keeps me focused on the more important things in life.

How do you handle the turbulence? Do you buckle up and ride it out? Do you hold on to others? Or do you decide that the best response is to smile and laugh it o ? I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can decide to respond instead of react to all that the world has to throw at us, it really will be a better than good life.

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

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heart that sometimes we must write something tough because it is the right thing to do. In this space that I have the privilege to ll each week, I try so hard to be in the middle on most controversies. I may lean right on some subjects, but I do try to understand and give both sides a chance.

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Englewood council sets date for recall election

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Englewood will hold a special recall election for three city council members on Oct. 3 — just a month before two of the members’ terms would end in any case — at an estimated cost of $137,000.

At the council’s regular meeting July 17, City Clerk Stephanie Carlile presented four valid recall petitions for Mayor and District 1 Councilmember Othoniel Sierra, District 2 Councilmember Chelsea Nunnenkamp, District 3 Councilmember Joe Anderson and At Large Councilmember Cheryl Wink, who tendered her resignation earlier that same day.

e current terms of Sierra and Anderson will end in November if they are not recalled. Nunnenkamp was elected in 2021 for a term that normally would end in 2025.

City Attorney Tamara Niles said that because Wink resigned, her recall election will be terminated and her position will be on the November ballot.

“So, City Council must appoint a replacement [for Wink] within 30 days and then the unexpired term, which I believe is two years, will be on the November election to ll — I believe — a two-year at-large term,” Niles said.

Carlile said due to the multiple

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purchase, rehabilitation, and operation of a museum on the Property,”

In its lawsuit, the city requested that the court nd Parsons and the Englewood Depot, Inc. had failed to comply with the city’s request to rehabilitate the property and to require the “defendants to renovate the property within a reasonable time or transfer the property back to the city or order defendants to compensate the city for the di erence between the amount paid for the property and the fair market value of the property.”

All parties wished to settle all matters and dismiss the litigation by entering into a contract allowing the Parsons and Englewood Depot Inc. ve years to “renovate the property, require the property to be utilized as a museum, clarify the city’s rst right of refusal to reacquire the property, require exterior landscaping and maintenance, and other matters.”

Sam’s Automotive site

In the public comment portion of the July 17 council meeting, Englewood residents Davon Williams and Gary Kozacek, who spearheaded the antidevelopment petition drive against a proposed 395-unit residential complex at West Oxford Avenue and South Navajo Street, best known as the former Sam’s Automotive site, provided a letter

recalls, the city clerk’s o ce felt it would be most cost-e ective to hold one election for all three recalls. She said the election will cost around $137,000.

“If a council member is recalled by the majority vote, the o ce is deemed vacant and shall be lled at an election called by council not less than 60 days nor more than 120 days after the recall election,” Carlile said. at election would need to be held between Dec 2, 2023 and Jan 31, 2024. e recalls stemmed from opposition to a general idea of increasing residential density by allowing multifamily dwellings in single-family zoning, which never took speci c shape before it was shelved in mid-April.

e four members who were targeted for recall had supported the idea.

Carlile explained that a davits to recall the four councilmembers were led with the city clerk’s o ce on April 19 and approved petitions began to circulate on May 7.

“ e recall petition for District 2 was timely led and deemed su cient on June 15, the recall petition for District 1 was timely led and deemed sufcient on June 23, and the recall petition for At-Large was timely led and deemed su cient on July 5,” she said. A recall petition for Anderson was timely led and deemed su cient on July 6, however, it will be presented to

of intent to sue the city.

In his letter to the city Williams said, “please accept this letter as notice of intent to le suit in regards to the actions of the City Clerk, City Council and employees to nullify the prior action of 1400+ citizens who decided that high density housing isn’t characteristic of our neighborhood with the Sam’s Automotive PUD Project.”

e letter of intent comes after a June 28 decision by hearing o cer Kristin Brown that overturned the city clerk’s original approval of the petition, which could have forced council to overturn the residential rezoning for the apartments or send the matter to a citywide ballot. Brown ruled signatures on the petition were invalid after a thorough review in a June 23 protest hearing called by resident David Carroll and a law rm paid for by project developer Embrey Partners.

is launched a “cure” period that gave petitioners the opportunity to x any rejected signatures at the beginning of July. During this time, the majority owner of the former Sam’s Automotive site, Mike Chavez, was knocking on doors and asking city residents not to “cure” their rejected signatures on the petition that aimed to derail his family’s plan to sell their land to the Texas-based apartment developer.

In her ruling, Brown said either the city or the petitioners could appeal her decision in Arapahoe County District Court.

the city council in their next meeting on Aug. 7, following the 15-day period in which the petition can be protested.

Ballots will ask Englewood voters a

yes or no question of whether Sierra, Anderson and Nunnenkamp should be recalled, and if the majority votes yes on any recall, that that seat will be deemed vacant.

‘If a council member is recalled by the majority vote, the o ce is deemed vacant and shall be filled at an election called by council not less than 60 days nor more than 120 days after the recall election.’

Stephanie Carlile, City Clerk

selection. ese moments never fail to make her smile.

“It brings me just a ton of joy to see people enjoying it and enjoying the space,” Monson said. “I think it’s also enriched my kids’ love and appreciation for literature because they get so excited about nishing a book and passing it on.”

Monson built her library in 2017 and registered it with Little Free Library, a Minnesota-based nonpro t that aims to increase access to literature by providing blueprints and guides to build community libraries, as well as mapping registered libraries across the country.

Hundreds of little free libraries have popped up across the Denver metro area as their popularity proliferates. Monson said she was inspired to build her library after visiting others with her 11-year-old twins Tommy and Luci, who are avid readers.

“I really believe in the importance of building community and connection for wellness, so I thought it was a great way to build community shortly after we moved to Golden,” she said. “So it was their love of reading and my want to build community that made it happen.”

Since the library is on a bike and walking path, it’s not accessible by car, so Monson took advantage of the unique environment by adding a bench, a slide and fairy gardens around the library to make it an inviting spot for visitors.

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One of the more recent little free libraries in the metro area is the one at Castle View High School, which was built as a memorial to student Brooke Adams, who died in April. Adams loved to read, so her school book club worked with others to build the library in her honor.

Golden resident Sam Monson poses with her little free library on the Tucker Gulch Trail. Monson said the library has brought joy to her and those who visit.

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“We wanted to create a space for people to pause and enjoy the green belt that we’re on and the bike path is on,” she said. “Especially through covid, it was a way that I felt like we could put wellness out in the world with something as healthy as reading that creates a mindful, peaceful experience, but also gets them outside and active.”

Monson said the library quickly became self-sustaining once it opened and has since become a xture in the community.

“People often comment to thank us or leave notes,” she said. “It’s like an identity of our family, which we love.”

On top of being a way to build community, little free libraries improve access to literature. Unite for Literacy, a publishing company that tracks book deserts, estimates only a third of Colorado homes have more than 100 books.

Amber DeBerry, Director of Community Engagement for Douglas County Libraries, said improving access to reading materials, whether that’s books, magazines, journals or comics, is important because reading bene ts everyone.

“If you have access to books prior to the age of ve, your success rates in school drastically increase,” DeBerry said. “For people who don’t have the opportunity or ability to purchase books, libraries are an incredible community asset.”

In Dianne Shantz’s neighborhood in Adams County, she noticed there weren’t nearly as many little free libraries as more a uent areas of Denver, so Shantz built one in 2021.

Shantz used a thrifted co ee table and an old kitchen counter with a repurposed replace door to create a weatherproof library and food pantry near her community’s shared mailbox, which provides steady foot tra c.

“I’m proud to say (the library) is self-sustaining because it shows that there was a need there, and that’s true of the pantry too,” she said.

Shantz said she enjoys having opportunities to share her love of reading and tries to stock the library with books she knows her visitors will read.

“Being new to the neighborhood, it’s given me a chance to meet my neighbors,” she said. “A lot of Hispanic people live in the area, so I try to include Spanish books. One lady likes Danielle Steel, so I put those in when I can.”

For Kate Garland, a graduate of Castle View High School in Castle Rock, building a little free library was a way to memorialize her friend and fellow student Brooke Adams, who died in April.

Garland met Adams through the school book club she started and they bonded over reading.

“Brooke and I both loved the ‘ e Summer I Turned Pretty’ series by Jenny Han and somebody donated the entire set so we made sure that those were in there,” Garland said. “Some of Brooke’s other friends also picked booked they thought she would like.”

When Adams died, Garland worked with Adams’ family, school o cials, the school’s Technology Students Association and book club members to build the library and host a book drive to ll it. Materials for the library were donated by the local Ace Hardware and community members donated more than 1,000 books during the drive.

“ e community support around it and the continuing book donations have been really rewarding for me and the book club and the TSA members who helped,” she said.

As Garland heads to Arapahoe Community College, the stewardship of the library will pass on to other students in the book club.

“We wanted to make sure it would keep going, even after I’m gone,” she said.

To nd these little free libraries and more, go to littlefreelibrary.org.

At Dianne Schantz’s library in Adams County, she added a free pantry to help serve her community’s needs. Schantz said both the library and pantry are self-sustaining. COURTESY DIANNE SCHANTZ

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Littleton Fine Arts Guild members called on skilled local painter Valorie Snyder to be juror for the new exhibit, “Being Human,” which is open through Aug. 5 at the Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave. in downtown Littleton.

“Connections,” a mixed media painting by S. Williams, was Snyder’s choice for Best of Show. “ e painting is a winner on several levels: the use of light, contrast, the illusion of depth and perspective. e use of subtle colors in the background support, but don’t compete with, the people in the foreground. e red

bus ... one solitary gure in black. Is everyone (wearing masks?) I can’t quite tell … is painting is masterfully done, weaving a story as the viewer is drawn in.”

Fine Arts Guild members meet and plan a yearlong list of exhibits for the Depot and for the Stanton Gallery at Town Hall Arts Center.

ey also exhibit works at several local venues, with a particular member overseeing each location and others helping with hanging each show. Next at the Depot will be the Best of Colorado, opening on Aug. 8 and running through Sept. 10. It is open to non-members and is an annual Western Welcome Week event.

Also featured this summer will be a Bega Park Art Show on Aug. 12, with many members setting up tents and exhibiting art outside

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“Well Aged” by Brian Ser is Snyder’s choice for second place in the “Being Human” exhibit. She noted that “watercolor is a particularly difcult medium for portraiture. e clothing is loosely rendered with soft colors that set o the details in this man’s face and dress ... Where is he from? What is the story of his life? We are given clues, but left to wonder ...”

ird place was awarded to “ e Spell,” in soft pastels by Stacy Roberts. “Movement is the compositional tool that drew me into this piece,” Snyder said. “Primarily a complementary color scheme, this painting is a colorful mix of blues and oranges, with added colors to keep it interesting ...”

Best use of the theme, “Being Human: e Human Condition” is created of leather, berglass and metal

gure. is sculpture summarizes the theme of the show.” Honorable Mentions were awarded to four artists: “Little Stinker” by Teresa Malone is “an engaging classic portrait in oils”; “Faith and Hope,” glass by Sally Vander Camp; “Being of One Mind,” photograph by Carl Paulson; and “Meditation,” a digital print by Jacqueline Shuler. e bright red Depot Art Gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays , with lots of free parking, free admission and more art in an old caboose placed next to it. Volunteer Fine Arts Guild members operate this charming gallery and are happy to talk about the artwork on display-and to help with sales!

What could be better than an original work of art for a recent graduate or a soon to be married friend?

One wall at Depot Art Gallery, with the “Being Human” exhibit.

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Valorie Snyder is juror for Depot show

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Talk will highlight rural summer theater

The talk “Life Upon the Wicked Stage” will entertain the Highlands Ranch Historical Society on Aug. 21, when Veda Rogers will talk about her 16 seasons with a summer theater in a rural Kansas country barn: the Vassar Playhouse in Osage County, Kansas. A $3 donation at the door is suggested. e program will be presented from 7-8:30 p.m. at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. To register: thehrhs.org/ event/program-life-upon-the-wicked-stage. Guests are welcome, as are new members.

Art in the library

Littleton Fine Arts Guild members will exhibit artwork created with various mediums at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton, from Aug. 1 to 31. Open during library hours.

Andy Marquez photos

Littleton area photographer Andy Marquez, who once ran a Littleton Main Street gallery, has published a new book, “Sacred Seasons,” that collects images from his earlier works throughout the Southwest. It is soft cover and costs $24.95. ($10 shipping.) 303-594-9452. andymarquez.com.

Lone Tree exhibition

e Lone Tree Arts Commissioners’ Choice Exhibition brings together two art forms: “Women Artists and Poets: A Collaboration.” Curated

by Colorado artist Carlene Frances, names of artists and poets were paired through drawing of names. e poet was given an opportunity to visit the artist’s studio and learn about the creative process. Finally, the poet selects a painting the artist plans to display and creates a related poem, which is shown next to the painting. Exhibit dates: July 19 to Oct. 1, with an opening reception planned for July 22, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Poetry reading begins at 6:30 p.m. e event will be at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., lonetreeartscenter.org, 720-509-1000.

‘Colorado Women to Watch’ e CVA, Center for Visual Arts, the gallery of the Metropolitan State University Art Department, will present “Colorado Women to Watch” from Aug. 18 to Oct. 21. Artists included: Kim Dickey, ceramic sculpture; Ana Marie Hernando, textiles; Maia Ruth Lee works with cast-o bits of metal pulling from her three di erent cultures: South Korea, Nepali, North American; Suchitra Mattai, Guyana, South America; Senga Negundi, b. Chicago — performing art. More on this when open — mark your calendar. msudenver.edu/cva.

“It’s Good to be Bad” will be presented by Adriane Leigh and Marco Robinson in Aurora Fox’s Studio Theater, featuring the best villain songs in musical theater and Disney film history. Tickets: $25. Family-friendly. July 29, 7:30 p.m. and July 30, 2 p.m. 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora; 303-739-1970, aurorafoxartscenter.org.

Yarn items on display

Items made from yarn, that are donated for use in the community, will be exhibited at St. Andrew Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch from July 28 through Sept. 6, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Reception on July 30 from 10 a.m. to noon to meet the artists.

Tickets for Colorado Ballet’s new season are available singly now. “Swan Lake” will run Oct. 6 to 15. “The Nutcracker will run Nov. 25 to Dec. 24; Caniparoli’s “Jekyll and Hyde” runs Feb. 2-11 2024; “Coppelia” runs March 8-17; “Ballet Masterworks” runs April 12-21. Ticket prices range from $40 to $175. 303-339-1637, coloradoballet.org.

Douglas Land Conservancy

Douglas Land Conservancy invites you to the 15th Annual JA Ranch Sunset BBQ from 4-8 p.m. on Aug. 19 in Larkspur. Tickets on sale Aug. 24$150 per person. douglaslandconservancy.org.

Theater season

Performance Now eatre Company announces its 2023/24 season of productions at the Lakewood Cultural Center: “Seussical,” “Newsies,” “ e Music Man,” “Pirates of Penzance.” performancenow.org.

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Remembering Andrew Graham

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

He was the kind of person you don’t often meet.

At 8 years old, Andrew Gelston Graham earned a black belt in taekwondo. During a tournament, he received a rst-place medal. But instead of keeping it, he turned around and gave it to his opponent, whom Andrew felt was the true winner because he had sharper skills and Andrew had won on a technicality.

When he was 6, his younger sister hurt herself, and in the emergency room, Andrew would not leave his sister’s side. Medical personnel had to allow him to sit outside the curtain until they nished caring for her.

In his college years, Andrew would buy sandwiches and give them to homeless people as he passed through Union Station in Denver.

at’s what Andrew likely did the night he was later murdered in 2009, according to his mother.

She never knew about his generosity to the unhoused — she only later heard about it from police and his friends.

“But that was part of his charm. He didn’t boast,” Cyndi Gelston Graham said. “He didn’t self-aggrandize. ere was none of that. He just did kind things and didn’t expect any recognition.”

Andrew, a 23-year-old University of Colorado Boulder graduate who had plans for grad school, was found shot to death about 5:30 a.m. on Nov. 6, 2009, in the front yard of a home in the Willow Creek neighborhood of Centennial near County Line Road and Yosemite Street. After nearly 14 years, the nal person accused in Andrew’s killing was

acquitted in a trial ending in June. ough Andrew wasn’t one to seek praise, his death spurred an outpouring of words of respect and admiration from friends and academics.

“Sometimes people are praised in death for a character greater than they possessed but not in Andrew’s case,” one of his friends wrote in a tribute to Andrew. “He truly was one of the most caring, humble, intelligent people. His gentle in uence on his peers made those around him better people. His absence is a loss to society.”

Standing out

Now 68, his mother fondly remembers how Andrew’s character shone through even as a small child.

When his young sister broke eggs on the oor at home, Andrew looked at his mother’s face, took his sister by the hand and hid her upstairs until their mom was no longer upset.

And as a young man, Andrew — who played ultimate Frisbee at CU Boulder and earned the nickname “Stitches” — had the respect of the young women around him.

“ e girls would watch the Frisbee team. ey would play a game, ‘marry, date or dump.’ Someone would pick out three men and everyone would have to answer who they would marry, date or dump. It became a tradition that we never even put Stitches into the game because he was an ‘automatic marry,’” a friend wrote, according to Andrew’s mother.

‘It was always about others’ Andrew was born in Mississippi after his mother met his father in nurses’ ight school for the Air Force.

Andrew got involved in math club and played the trumpet. A student in the Cherry Creek School District, Andrew played lacrosse, ran on the track team and excelled in school.

“But he was always rather quiet and shy,” his mother said. “It wasn’t until he got into college that he really blossomed in terms of his personality.”

His intellect led him to pursue

engineering, a path where he made a name for himself in CU Boulder’s civil, environmental and architectural engineering department.

“Andrew was an outstanding student,” CU said in a 2013 news release, adding: “He was one of the rst students to follow the department’s rigorous Engineering Science track curriculum. He did independent research on water

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Colorado poll sees concern about cost of living

BY PARKER YAMASAKI THE COLORADO SUN

Cost of living and housing affordability are the top concerns of Coloradans this year, according to a poll released by the Colorado Health Foundation.

In an open-ended question asking participants what they thought the most important issue facing Colorado is right now, 16% answered cost of living and 15% answered housing a ordability. Other issues in the top ve were government and politics, public safety and crime, and homelessness.

About 10% of respondents said that homelessness was their top concern for Colorado, with 79% calling the problem “extremely serious” or “very serious.” e results from the 4th annual survey arrived as Denver’s new mayor, Mike Johnston, declared a state of emergency around homelessness, during his rst full day in o ce.

Polling is conducted over one month through phone, email and text invitations, in English and Spanish. is year’s data includes 2,639 respondents across all ages, races and income brackets, with oversamples of Black/African American, Native American/Indigenous, Asian American and Pueblo County residents.

One of the cornerstones of CHF is to serve folks with historically less power or privilege, according to Austin Montoya, senior o cer for policy advocacy communications, which is why the foundation takes larger samples of speci c populations. Montoya said that by sampling larger numbers of smaller populations, they are able to more accurately re ect the experiences of those populations. e data is later weighted to re ect Colorado’s

population.

Since the poll’s inception in 2020, the biggest drop in respondents’ top concern was, unsurprisingly, COVID-19, which was top of mind for 26% of Coloradans in 2020, compared with 0% in 2023.

e second- and third-largest decreases in concern were political division, down 6 percentage points, and jobs and the economy, down 5. In the past year, Colorado’s job openings and unemployment reached something near equilibrium, so it tracks that anxiety over jobs has fallen since the 2020 polling, when uncertainty was rampant.

Homelessness had the largest increase as a top concern since last year, up 3 percentage points, while crime had the largest increase as a top concern over the past four years, up 8 percentage points. Both issues were a major focus for Denver’s mayoral election this year.

While most concerns associated with costs — such as rising costs of living, cost of housing and jobs — tended to decline in importance as income levels rose, the percentage of respondents most concerned by homelessness was consistent across income levels. e di erence between the lowest and highest

Eighty-two percent of respondents to the annual Pulse poll said that the cost of housing is an “extremely” or “very” serious problem in Colorado. The highest levels of concern came from respondents in the Denver metro region. PHOTO BY KATHRYN

income earners concerned with homelessness was only 3 percentage points.

Having a home is one major concern; staying in it is another. At the time of polling, renters were signicantly more worried about not being able to make rent payments than homeowners were worried about their mortgages — at a rate of 49% compared with 19% of respondents. However, that number may ip as property owners come to terms with their new, exponentially high valuations, which were issued after the Pulse poll was conducted.

Respondents who identi ed as Native American/Indigenous showed the most concern over losing their homes, with 49% answering that they were worried in this year’s poll, while the Black/African American respondents had the largest increase in those worried, up 16 percentage points, to 47% from 31% last year.

Almost every household with an income below $150,000 was worried about their children being able to a ord a home in Colorado.

Montoya wants the information gleaned from these polls to help inform policymakers’ priorities. He said the foundation’s primary audience is local lawmakers and legislators.

When presented with a number of policy solutions, respondents thought that the most e ective ways to mitigate housing cost challenges are to reduce property taxes for homeowners with low or xed incomes, and to ensure that landlords cannot raise rents on tenants too quickly.

e biggest divisions around e ective policy solutions were between Republicans and Democrats in the state, with Independents falling squarely between the parties for every proposed solution. e largest di erences between what the parties viewed as e ective solutions were requiring developers to build low-income housing — 86% of Democrats thought this would be an e ective solution, while only 49% of Republicans agreed — and increasing government investments in programs that prevent people from becoming homeless — 87% of Democrats believed in its e ectiveness, while 46% of Republicans agreed.

e takeaway from this year’s data, Montoya said, was that it hasn’t changed much since last year. Montoya believes that Coloradans’ major concerns “skyrocketed” around COVID, and have continued to stay high ever since.

“ e majority of these worries have increased since 2020, but there hasn’t been much of a decline in any of them. ere is really just a plateau,” he said. “And a majority of folks are feeling concerned.”

is story is from e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support e Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com.

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Casey Devol pleads guilty in Franktown double murder

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After initially pleading not guilty to killing his sister and her boyfriend in rural Douglas County, Casey Devol reversed course and pleaded guilty weeks before his trial was set to begin.

Devol had pleaded not guilty in September and was set to see trial starting Aug. 7, according to the state judicial branch website.

He pleaded guilty to two charges of second-degree murder on July 19, according to online court records. As a result, his two charges of rstdegree murder were dismissed.   Devol also pleaded guilty to a charge related to cruelty to animals. Authorities say Devol also killed a dog in the incident.

He’s set for a sentencing hearing Aug. 7.

A recording captured audio of the incident where Devol allegedly committed the murders, according to prosecutors.

“What we have are recorded statements of the murder itself which were made by one of the victims,” Andrew Steers, a chief deputy district attorney, has said.

e existence of the recorder was not known, Steers said, until the autopsy in the case that left Jessica Mitchell, 32, and Bryan Todd Gray,

34, dead in the Franktown area. ey were discovered in February 2022 in a garage adjacent to a house they lived in on Russellville Road. Mitchell was Devol’s sister.

Authorities don’t know why some-

one chose to record the interaction, Steers said during a March 22 hearing in Douglas County District Court.

e recording captured the events leading up to the killings: ree

people appeared to be having a dinner and at one point talked about a birthday gift, Steers said. At some point, the man authorities say is Devol leaves and returns and kills the other two people and a dog.

Mitchell was found with a “digital recorder device,” according to her autopsy report.

A coworker of Gray’s discovered him and Mitchell in the Russellville Road garage about 1:30 p.m. Feb. 8,

Devol was found and arrested at a hotel in Salina, Kansas, on Feb. 9, 2022. He complied when o cers attempted to place him in custody, according to testimony at the hearing. Autopsy results show the victims had bruising and shallow injuries and had been shot by two di erent e report, released by the Douglas County Coroner’s O ce, shows both victims also had meth, alcohol and marijuana in their systems. In addition to the toxicology reports, notes were made in both autopsies that each had a history of methamphetamine use.

Deputies discovered security footage for the home that showed someone entering the garage carrying “multiple handguns and a long gun.” After a tip from a friend of the family, investigators alleged that Devol is the person in the video.

Casey Devol was arrested last year on charges of killing two people.

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quality as an undergraduate.”

In his honor, the department renamed a funding program: e Andrew Gelston Graham Graduate Fellowship provides support to outstanding students in the department, including tuition and stipends. Andrew was planning to start graduate school in civil engineering at CU Boulder at the time of his death.

He had lived in Alaska for eight months after nishing undergraduate school, working in the oil elds.

“And they worked 16-hour days six days a week, three weeks at a time, and then they’d get (some time) o ,” his mother said. “But it was brutal.

“And the thing was, he was really good, and they wanted to promote him out of the eld and into the o ce, and he didn’t want any part of a suit,” she laughed. “ at’s why he decided to come home and go to grad school.”

Never ashy, Andrew wanted to “ nd someone nice and settle down and start a family and nd a job — all the normal things,” his mother said. “He was very quiet. He didn’t talk about himself a lot to anybody. It was always about others.”

“He just was a good egg, he really was. And just so fun. And I just, I totally trusted him and knew that in my old age, he’d be there,” his mother said.

Keeping a legacy alive

Years later, his mother remembers the little things: how he liked Carlos Santana and the Eagles. How he’d strum on the guitar and wake his sister up. How he’d “just give her one of his lopsided smiles.”

ough the suspects arrested in his killing received varying outcomes in court, Andrew’s mother felt that for her family, “all of us

have received life sentences” in losing Andrew.

e relationships he wove brought unlikely support into his mother’s life. CU Boulder’s men’s club ultimate Frisbee team, called Mamabird, has been “at my side through this entire thing,” his mother said.

Team members keep in touch by email and send her Mother’s Day wishes. She gets a call from a couple of them on Nov. 6 every year to catch up.

“ ey’re kind of like my adopted sons,” she said.

Although faces on the team have come and gone through the years, the members of Mamabird wear Andrew’s uniform number, 55, on the sleeves of their uniforms in his memory. At the Centex ultimate Frisbee tournament in Texas each year, the CU team members wear mustaches because Andrew started the team’s tradition of sporting the facial hair to that event, his mother said.

His mother set up a GoFundMe fundraising page online to help support the scholarship that CU named in his honor and the ultimate Frisbee team on which he played.

She hopes the page will help others and “keep Andrew’s legacy alive” — though she doesn’t think he would have given thought to what his legacy would be.

“He would (probably) be very embarrassed by all the accolades,” she said, adding: “But he’s the kind of person you don’t forget just because of how he was … he had a presence.”

One person who wrote a tribute to Andrew — one of the many written statements his mother has kept — recounted how Andrew carried himself through the challenges of his sport:

“He had his own style. It wasn’t that he didn’t care, he just didn’t seem to be a ected. And I admired that about him. He was an individual. He was unique.”

Centennial leaders zero in on pickleball noise amid moratorium

BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Amid a moratorium on pickleball, o cials in Centennial are narrowing down ways to lessen the impacts of the sport’s noise before giving the green light to game play near homes. One factor in their decision could be what a sound expert dubs “impulsive sounds” -- sudden noises that are distracting enough to make it difcult for people to relax and may even result in long-term psychological issues.

“ e reason that we’re taking a look at pickleball noise is the long-term impacts of it,” said Neil Marciniak, the city’s director of community and economic development.

In March, the city council passed a six-month moratorium on new applications or approvals for outdoor pickleball courts within 500 feet of residential uses.

is month, noise consultant Lance Willis, the principal acoustical engineer of Spendiarian & Willis Acoustics and Noise Control, turned in a study on the issue to the city:  “Pickleball Noise Impact Assessment and Abatement Planning.”

e study found the main concern for residents who live close to pickleball courts is the “popping” sound the hard plastic ball makes when it is struck by paddles. ose random, persistent sounds, described as “impulsive,” can create annoyance because they are “similar to sounds that contain important information about our environment such as footsteps, a door opening, a tap at the window, or speech,” the study said.

“Continuous false alarms such as the popping sound

draws the attention, creating distraction,” the study said.

e study noted that lower-amplitude sound can have “adverse long term physiological e ects.”

e most important factor to consider when selecting a site for pickleball courts is the distance to adjacent residential areas, according to the study.

Typically, pickleball courts located within 350 feet of residential properties require noise abatement and those that a are closer, within 150 feet, require “extensive” noise dampening, the study said. ose within 100 feet are not recommended and have “proven to be problematic,” leading to lawsuits, strict limitations on usage and court closures.

Pickleball courts within 500 feet to 600 feet of “noise sensitive areas” should be

straightforward approach to … pickleball noise abatement by using an appropriate setback distance, limiting hours of operation and monitoring lighting,” Jessica Lacambra, a Centennial city planner, said.

Lacambra said if newly proposed outdoor, permanent courts could not meet these standards, then the setbacks might be reduced with additional measures and a required noise study from a quali ed acoustical engineer.

Physical noise barriers, hours of operation, lighting rules, the directional orientation of the courts, and the number of courts all are considerations, she added. Another way to reduce pickleball noise is requiring di erent equipment, such as a foam ball rather than the typical plastic one. However,

dard to enforce would be speech, whether that be volume or content,” she said.

Neil Marciniak with the city said there’s lots of details still to consider before the city has a plan.

“What … sta is gonna have to settle on and council will have to agree to is: What is that sound level that gives us the most comfort, gives our residents the most protection, and ultimately, hopefully arrives at the fewest noise complaints?” Marciniak said.

Councilmember Candace Moon said the city needs to be “very careful and equitable in how we craft this ordinance.”

“ ere’s a lot of choices that can be made as far as how we choose to have an ordinance,” she added.

City sta is expected to

seek additional input from ers, such as neighborhood

ation districts, and homeowners associations.  e city previously collected public input through its website, asking for feedback on what level of government regulation of outdoor pickleball courts residents would like to see. Residents can see the comments people shared by visiting: bit.ly/cenpickleball.

City sta will also assess likely pickleball court locations to evaluate potential noise risks and applicability of the potential regulations.

According to the city’s website, the public hearings and consideration of regulations is expected to occur around August/September.

If residents have questions or concerns, the city said it is available via email at centennialplanning@centennialco.gov. ose interested in learning more can visit bit. ly/cenpick.

During its July 18 meeting, the Centennial City Council discussed potential regulations it may consider implementing to address noise concerns regarding outdoor pickleball courts.

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Fix to Jackass Hill sinkhole in Littleton hits snag

Rainy summer pushes timeline back several weeks

BY SHEA VANCE SVANCE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Repairs to the sinkhole that opened on Jackass Hill Road in early June have been delayed because of ongoing rainfall. e setback puts the timeline for repairs back by several weeks, according to o cials in Littleton.

e closed stretch, right o of West Mineral Avenue, is now expected to be open sometime in August, o cials in Littleton said in a statement on July 21. Reconstruction was previously expected to be completed this month.

e sinkhole initially opened when two corrugated metal pipes in the Jackass Gulch stormwater culvert

collapsed. According to Littleton o cials, the 38-year-old pipes were already under evaluation, and the city was planning to replace them as part of its Mineral Mobility Improvements Project.

“Design was far enough along to use this information for replacement of the culverts now, rather than to undertake a temporary solution only to dig up the area again in a year,” Littleton o cials said in a statement online. “ is accelerated the design of the emergency project by many weeks.”

e closure has impeded the neighborhood thoroughfare, leaving residents to take long detours around the construction. Jackass Hill Road serves as a primary route to several schools, mainly Heritage High and Runyon Elementary, which are set to begin classes on Aug. 15.

It is unclear if the road will be open in time for the start of the school year.

A sinkhole gave way under a moving car on Jackass Hill Road on June 12. License plate has been blurred for privacy.

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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0222-2023

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

On May 16, 2023, 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)

Brenda Stokes

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Nations Lending Corporation, it successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Nations Lending Corporation

Date of Deed of Trust

April 16, 2021

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

April 22, 2021

Recording Information

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

E1066103

Original Principal Amount

$480,260.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$468,991.12

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 36 AND 37, BLOCK 5, RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 1, 2, 3, 4, 13, 14, 15 AND 16 OF WINDERMERE GALLUP'S SUBURBAN HOME, SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as:

5949 S Bemis St, Littleton, CO 80120.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and 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, 09/13/2023, 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: 7/20/2023

Last Publication: 8/17/2023

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: 05/16/2023

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

By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Amanda Ferguson #44893

Heather Deere #28597

Toni M. Owan #30580

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

Attorney File # CO21434

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. 0222-2023

First Publication: 7/20/2023

Last Publication: 8/17/2023

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0237-2023

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

On May 23, 2023, 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)

REGINA BALAGUL Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR NORTHPOINTE BANK

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust

December 11, 2020 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust

December 11, 2020 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) E1074447 Original Principal Amount

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 5, BLOCK 5, SOUTHWIND SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as:

7232 S SHERMAN ST, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122-1158.

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, 09/20/2023, 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: 7/27/2023

Last Publication: 8/24/2023

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: 05/23/2023

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

By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Anna Johnston #51978

Randall M. Chin #31149

David W. Drake #43315

Ryan Bourgeois #51088

Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711

Attorney File # 00000009804766

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. 0237-2023

First Publication: 7/27/2023

Last Publication: 8/24/2023

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0202-2023

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 9, 2023, 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)

Choice Property Investments LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Merchants Mortgage & Trust Corporation

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Toorak Capital Partners, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust March 21, 2022

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 08, 2022

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

E2039861

Original Principal Amount

$450,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $450,000.00

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 make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 17 AND 18, BLOCK 20, JACKSON'S BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

Also known by street and number as: 4166 South Delaware Street, Englewood, CO 80110.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/06/2023, 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: 7/13/2023

Last Publication: 8/10/2023

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: 05/09/2023

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

By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number

and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Erin Croke #46557

Steven Bellanti #48306

Holly Shilliday #24423

Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755

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

Attorney File # CO-23-955469-LL

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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. 0202-2023

First Publication: 7/13/2023

Last Publication: 8/10/2023

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0224-2023

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

On May 16, 2023, 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)

Brian C Reseigh

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as beneficiary, as nominee for Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

PennyMac Loan Services, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

December 11, 2020

County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust

December 15, 2020

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

E0175481

Original Principal Amount $259,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $251,159.26

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

See Attached Legal Description

Also known by street and number as: 9079 E. Panorama Circle #217, Englewood, 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, 09/13/2023, 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: 7/20/2023

Last Publication: 8/17/2023

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: 05/16/2023

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

By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Alexis R. Abercrombie #56722

Scott D. Toebben #19011

Aricyn J. Dall #51467

David W Drake #43315

Randall S. Miller & Associates PC 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710

Attorney File # 23CO00112-1

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 Description 0224-2023

The land referred to herein is situated in the state of Colorado, County of Arapahoe described as follows:

Building A, Condominium Unit 217, Dry Creek Crossing Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map for Dry Creek Crossing Condominiums and as described in the Declaration of Condominium and of Easements, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Dry Creek Crossing, recorded on September 1, 2006, in the office of the Clerk & Recorder of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado, at Reception No. B6126819 and Condominium Map for Dry Creek Crossing Condominiums recorded September 1, 2006 at Reception No. B6126818, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Building A, Garage Unit 51, Dry Creek Crossing Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map for Dry Creek Crossing Condominiums and as described in the Declaration of Condominium and of Easements, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Dry Creek Crossing, recorded on September 1, 2006, in the office of the Clerk & Recorder of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado, at Reception No. B6126819 and Condominium Map for Dry Creek Crossing Condominiums recorded September 1, 2006 at Reception No. B6126818, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Legal Notice NO. 0224-2023

First Publication: 7/20/2023

Last Publication: 8/17/2023

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0192-2023

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 2, 2023, 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)

MASOUD MORADI AND JOSEPH KONON Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FAMILY FIRST FUNDING, LLC

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Great Lake Funding I Trust Date of Deed of Trust

March 11, 2019

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 26, 2019

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or

Book/Page No.)

D9025671

Original Principal Amount $2,900,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$2,873,770.02

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE REAL PROPERTY, TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS, IF ANY, IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

TRACT 20, PLAT OF RESUBDIVISION OF TRACTS 19 (PARTLY), 20, 21, 22, 23, COUNTRY HOMES, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 49 SUNSET DRIVE, 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, 08/30/2023, 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 7/6/2023

Last Publication 8/3/2023

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: 05/02/2023

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

By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Anna Johnston #51978

Randall M. Chin #31149

David W. Drake #43315

Ryan Bourgeois #51088

Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557

Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP

1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711

Attorney File # 00000009230798

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.

Legal Notice No. 0192-2023

First Publication: July 6, 2023

Last Publication: August 3, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0208-2023

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

On May 9, 2023, 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)

Miguel Casillas Guevara

Original Beneficiary(ies)

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

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY

Date of Deed of Trust

July 16, 2020

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

July 23, 2020

Recording Information

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

E0091408

Original Principal Amount

$386,863.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$369,785.62

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 12 AND 13, BLOCK 15, TOWN OF SHERIDAN, TOGETHER WITH THAT PORTION OF VACATED PARK PLACE, AS A RESULT OF VACATION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 3332 S Clay Street, Englewood, CO 80110.

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

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, 09/06/2023, 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: 7/13/2023

Last Publication: 8/10/2023 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: 05/09/2023

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

By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Alison L Berry #34531

N. April Winecki #34861

David R. Doughty #40042

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

Lynn M. Janeway #15592

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

Attorney File # 22-026877

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. 0208-2023

First Publication: 7/13/2023

Last Publication: 8/10/2023

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0199-2023

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

On May 5, 2023, 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.

T Brotten, Jr.

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 44, HOMESTEAD IN THE WILLOWS FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

APN #: 207529204027

Also known by street and number as: 6703 South Locust Court, 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, 09/06/2023, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton,

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 7/13/2023

Last Publication 8/10/2023

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: 05/05/2023

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

By: Michael Westerberg,

Public Trustee

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

Alison L Berry #34531

N. April Winecki #34861

David R. Doughty #40042

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 23-029786

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.

Legal Notice No. 0199-2023

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: August 10, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Metropolitan Districts

Public Notice

NOTICE OF AMENDED CANCELLATION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Sheridan Sanitation District No. 2, Arapahoe and Denver Counties, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 2, 2023 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

John Olmsted: 4 year term until May, 2027

Donald S Douglas: 4 year term until May, 2027

Signature of the Designated Election Official:

/s/ Dallas Hall (DEO's Printed Name)

Contact Person for the District: Jim Swanson, Manager

Telephone Number of the District : 303-484-3833

Address of the District: 613 E. Briarwood Dr. Centennial, CO 80112

District Facsimile Number: 303-484-3833

District Email: jim@jrsec.com

Legal Notice No. 531655

First Publication: July 27, 2023

Last Publication: July 27, 2023

Publisher: Englewood Herald Summons and Sheriff Sale

Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case Number: 2022CV32127

SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE

Plaintiff: SUNBURST HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation;

Defendants: EDWIN A. OLSON IV; FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION; ARAPAHOE COUNTY TREASURER;

indebtedness as of the date hereof - $15,146.07

Amount of Default Judgment - $13,600.07

Description of property to be foreclosed:

Lot 21, Block 3, Sunburst Subdivision, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known as: 15936 East Radcliff Place, #B Aurora, CO 80015

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 Civil Unit of the Sheriff's Office of County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado at 10:00 am, on the 31st day of August 2023 at the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office 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.

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

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

Attorney for Association: Stephane R. Dupont, Reg. No. 39425, The Dupont Law Firm, LLC, PO Box 1073, Castle Rock, CO 80104, and telephone number (720) 644-6115.

DATED: May 30, 2023

Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff

Legal Notice NO. 531514

First Publication: July 6, 2023

Last Publication: August 3, 2023

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225, Englewood, CO, 80110

Misc. Private Legals

Public Notice Tom & Marion Braum Foundation

The tax return of the Tom & Marion Braum Foundation is available for inspection. Requests to inspect may be made by any citizen within 180 days of this notice in writing to the foundation at: 3916 N. Potsdam Ave., PMB 1550, Sioux Falls SD 57104; or by phone to foundation manager, Tom Braum, 303-903-0314.

Legal Notice No. 531656

First Publication: July 27, 2023

Last Publication: July 27, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

TO: SHARISMA SIMONE THOMAS:

You are notified that you have 10 days after publication for this notice of levy to file your claim of exemption with the District Court of Arapahoe County, 7325 South Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112 in Case 2020CV031458 entitled: ALABAMA ONE CREDIT UNION v. SHARISMA SIMONE THOMAS, a/k/a SHARISMA S. THOMAS, a/k/a SHARISMA THOMAS $1, 507.90 garnished at Bank of America, 1801 16th St., Denver CO 80202.

Legal Notice No. 531608

First Publication: July 20, 2023

Last Publication: August 17, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

TO: MYRA ZEITLIN:

You are notified that you have 10 days after publication for this notice of levy to file your claim of exemption with the District Court of Arapahoe County, 7325 South Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112 in Case 2020CV030915 entitled: CAMDEN DEVELOPMENT, INC. v. MYRA ZEITLIN, a/k/a

MYRA ELIZABETH ZEITLIN, a/k/a MYRA E. ZEITLIN, a/k/a MYRA TALBOYS, a/k/a MYRA

ELIZABETH TALBOYS, a/k/a MYRA E. TALBOYS $1.742.51 garnished at Credit Union of Colorado, 1390 Logan St., Denver, CO 80203

Legal Notice No. 531592

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: August 10, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent Notice to Creditors

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Robert Charles Kukura, aka Robert C. Kukura, aka Robert Kukura, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30701

named Estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before November 14, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ann M. Waynik, Personal Representative 38618 John Wolford Road Waterford, VA 20197

Legal Notice No. 531599

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: July 27, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of HELEN A. TURNER, a/k/a HELEN AHLE TURNER, a/k/a HELEN TURNER, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30798

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 27, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

James H. Turner, Personal Representative 28 Covington Drive Englewood, CO 80113

Legal Notice No. 531659

First Publication: July 27, 2023

Last Publication: August 10, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Joseph Alexander Graziano, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30578

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Arapahoe County, District Court, Colorado on or before November 20, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael Joseph Graziano

Personal Representative 11965 S Meander Way Parker, CO 80138

Legal Notice No. 531621

First Publication: July 20, 2023

Last Publication: August 3, 2023

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Louis Slotkin, a.k.a. Louis Robert Slotkin, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30640

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Arapahoe County, District Court, Colorado on or before November 20, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Steven Slotkin, Personal Representative 5114 Oak Bend Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32257

Legal Notice No. 531622

First Publication: July 20, 2023

Last Publication: August 3, 2023

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Michael Lee Bowles, a/k/a Michael L. Bowles, a/k/a Michael Bowles, a/k/a Mike Bowles, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30722

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 27, 2023 , or the claims may be forever barred.

Valerie A. Bowles, Personal Representative 7951 Stewart Street Westminster, CO 80030

Legal Notice No. 531649

First Publication: July 27, 2023

Last Publication: August 10, 2023

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Leo George Seeba, a/k/a Leo G. Seeba, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR030758

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 13, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Loren M. Seeba, Personal Representative of the Estate of Leo George Seeba 1302 Baretta Dr. Loveland, CO 80538

Legal Notice No. 531617

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: July 27, 2023

Inspiration house built in Castle Pines

Shea Homes takes lead in 2023

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A father of ve and former basketball coach found himself getting slower and noticed it was becoming harder to move around as his muscles were deteriorating.

In early 2021, Frank Cawley was diagnosed with a rare in ammatory disease called Inclusion Body Myositis.

“I can’t really walk,” said Cawley. “My lower extremities, my legs have become incredibly weak, my arms and my ngers are starting to get the same way. It’s just a ecting everything that I do.”

Cawley had contacted the Home Builders Foundation following his diagnosis to help renovate his home for a wheelchair.

When renovations looked to be too expensive, he and his family found a wheelchair accessible house in Castle Rock where the foundation had helped make modi cations for the previous homeowner.

Cawley  realized that additional modi cations were needed to accommodate his wheelchair.

e foundation upgraded Cawley’s ramp to make it more stable and installed an automatic door.

and we ask for donations in time and material,” said Scott Czarnek, Shea Homes’ construction manager and Home Builders Foundation board member. “We have 32 trade partners that have committed donating time and material and we valued that at about $170,000.”

e home is expected to be nished by the end of the year.

In addition, the Home Builders Foundation is celebrating their 30th anniversary.

First Publication: July 27, 2023

Last Publication: August 10, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on July 3, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Jaycelynn Ella Talbert be changed to Jaycelynn Ella Talbert Reece Case No.: 2023C100443

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 531634

First Publication: July 20, 2023

Last Publication: August 3, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on July 6, 2023, 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 Heidi Lunt Lien be changed to

Heidi Lunt

Case No.: 23 C 100468

By: Kim Boswell

“

ose might not seem like gigantic things but just to have the con dence that I’m not going to fall,” said Cawley. “ ey need to know that they helped me because they gave me kind of a renewed purpose to help others.”

Cawley  is one of many who have received lifechanging assistance from the Home Builders Foundation.

e Home Builders Foundation is a Denver metro nonpro t organization that works with the homebuilding industry to modify homes for people living with long-term physical disabilities.

“We coordinate e orts to make the modi cations for the clients living with disabilities by soliciting in-kind donations, dollar donations

Public Notices

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 531645

First Publication: July 20, 2023

Last Publication: August 3, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on July 11, 2023, 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 Nestorasouad El-Nabulsi be changed to Souad Al Ogaili

Case No.: 23C100490

By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 531650

First Publication: July 27, 2023

Last Publication: August 10, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on July 13, 2023, 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 Jarrett McCarthy Stetten be changed to

and skilled labor to do the work for those clients,” said Beth Forbes, Home Builders Foundation executive director.

e foundation supports projects related to access. ese projects include widening door frames, inserting showers for more accessible wheelchair access, adding lifts to help navigate staircases or access one level to another and ramps.

“ inking about access in and out of the home, not just for safety and security, in case of an emergency but also so that the individuals living in their homes can get out and access their community,” said Forbes.

e 2023 Inspiration House is a collaboration between Shea Homes and trade partners that bene t the Home Builders Foundation.

Jarrett McCarthy Stetten-Haro

Case No.: 2023C100489

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 531658

First Publication: July 27, 2023

Last Publication: August 10, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on July 6, 2023, 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 PATRICK MCBRIDE be changed to Patrick McBride

Case No.: 23 C 100470

By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 531657

First Publication: July 27, 2023

Last Publication: August 10, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on June 26, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

e contributions from the trade partners in addition to a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the home will be donated to the foundation.

“We take that donation and turn it around to help many clients in the Denver metro area that need our help modifying their homes,” said Forbes.

e house is being built in e Canyons, a neighborhood in Castle Pines, east of I-25 for anyone to purchase.

e home is part of Shea’s Reserve Collection, featuring three bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, a study room, nished basement with a wet bar and covered deck.

e 3,200 square foot walkout home sits on a corner homesite with views of open space and mountains.

“We go out to our trades

The petition requests that the name of Jong Ho Ko be changed to Sean Jongho Ko

Case No.: 23C100435

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 531626

First Publication: July 20, 2023

Last Publication: August 3, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on July 3, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Ava Rae Talbert be changed to Ava Rae Talbert Reece

Case No.: 2023C100445

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 531633

First Publication: July 20, 2023

Last Publication: August 3, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of

June 23, 2023, that

e foundation has helped more than 2,000 individuals with modi cations. And as the foundation’s work extends beyond the client but to their family, friends, neighbors and caregivers, the foundation estimates they have helped between 8,000 to 10,000 people, said Forbes.

According to Forbes, not only has the foundation seen a signi cant rise in applications over the last year requesting services, but costs of doing projects has also increased due to supply chain and labor shortage issues.

Donations can be made to the ninth Inspiration House at https://hbfdenver.org/inspiration/inspiration-house2023-donation/.

“ e funds that they’re raising through the groundbreaking are going to help just countless, countless numbers of disabled individuals across the state,” said Cawley.

Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Hussein Abubakar Gisho be changed to Jamal Julla Ayino

Case No.: 23 C 100434

By: Judge Laqunya Baker

Legal Notice No. 531602

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: July 27, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on June 28, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult /a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Trevor Ray Martinez be changed to Trevor Skora-Martinez

Case No.: 23 C 100456

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 531607

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: July 27, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent ###

Frank Cawley, far right, joins Chetter Latcham, president of Shea Homes Colorado, Home Builders Foundation Executive Director Beth Forbes and supporters of the 2023 Inspiration House during the groundbreaking ceremony. COURTESY OF MICHELLE MENDOZA