Centennial Citizen February 29, 2024

Homelessness programs face funding challenges

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

On a single night in January 2023, 442 people were experiencing homelessness in Arapahoe County, excluding those in the City of Aurora.

And this is only a fraction of the number of people in the county who are homeless, according to experts. Individuals can be missed in the annual point-in-time count, part of a national e ort to get a snapshot of how many people are homeless. Some may have the luck to sleep in a motel or friend’s home as the count takes place. And, not everyone experiencing homelessness is sleeping on the streets.

Still, the picture is helpful to Arapahoe County as it works to coordinate solutions to homelessness with regional partners. Yet it is also facing a funding crisis as American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, funds, granted during the COVID-19 pandemic, dry up. e funds have supported many programs meant to reduce homelessness.

For instance, $1.5 million went towards an eviction reduction program that helped nearly 700 families avoid evictions, according to the county.

e county also put $10 million towards an a ordable housing grant program that helped create more

than 665 housing units throughout the county. But as these funds run out, the county is concerned about what comes next.

e county is contending with an increase in demand for services at a time when costs, and the population, are rising. County o cials are warning about the possibility of budget cuts to its homelessness reduction programs and more.

“ARPA funding has presented us with a unique opportunity to invest in the well-being and prosperity of

our community,” Carrie WarrenGully, chair of the Arapahoe County commissioners, said in a press release. “As ARPA wraps-up, we need to be realistic and strategic about next steps.”

Commissioners and sta are looking for regional solutions when it comes to homelessness.

For years, organizations in the county worked separately to address homelessness. In 2021, commissioners decided to kick o a regional

Arapahoe County o ered resources such as food and co ee on Jan. 23, 2024, at Castlewood Library as part of its point-in-time count. Data from this count helps the county designate funding and develop homelessness prevention programs.

PHOTO BY TAYLER SHAW

Arapahoe Libraries hosts ‘community conversations’

Topics will include war, peace, democracy and more

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In an e ort to “spark connection, encourage listening and foster understanding.” Arapahoe Libraries will host four “community conversations” at di erent locations this year.

e rst conversation, “Peace and War,” will be held Feb. 29 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Eloise May Library at 1471 S. Parker Road.

‘We feel that the library is the perfect place to bring the community together for this type of conversation.’

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Louise Richey, community engagement manager, said the conversations will be led by diverse leaders on di erent topics.

“ ese conversations aren’t about changing anyone’s perspective; they are about celebrating the diversity of thought and experience in our communities,” Richey said.

Richey said the library system has had a longstanding goal of hosting events that “bring out the community together to learn together.”

“We feel that the library is the perfect place to bring the community together for this type of conversation,” Richey said.

ere will be three other community conversations which include, “Individual Freedom & Public Protection” on May 30 at Southglenn Library, “Democracy” on Aug. 29 at Smoky Hill Library, and “Privilege, Power & Poverty” on Nov.21 at Koelbel Library.

“We are really hoping that those who attend will be able to share their own experiences and also learn about the experiences of others,” Richey said. “Ultimately, we hope these conversations will promote connection and understanding, which is so needed in our communities.”

Richey said to ensure the environment at these conversations is right for “sharing and listening,” the library has hired master facilitator Angela Engel.

“Angela has more than three decades of experience engaging communities, catalyzing action, and empowering voices,” Richey said. “Her expertise in con ict resolution and consensus building helps

her create inclusive and inspiring spaces where everyone feels heard and valued.”

Arapahoe Libraries is asking attendees of the events to agree to the following in preparation for the community conversation: “Be curious and listen to understand, show respect and suspend judgment, note any common ground as well as any di erences, be authentic and welcome that from others, be purposeful and to the point and own and guide the conversation,” Richey said.

e rst community conversation will include three panelists: Ahmed Abd Rabou, a professor at Josef Korbel School of International Studies-University of Denver, attorney Joan McWilliams and Director of Space Engineering for General Atomics Steve Marxer.

“Our panelists were excited about the opportunity to be part of this conversation,” Richey said. “We just asked and they all said yes.”

Going forward, Richey said she is hopeful that the library “can be a place of connection.”

Interpretation is available and can be requested during event registration.

To save a spot and for more information, visit arapahoelibraries.org or call 303-542-7279.

The first community conversation hosted by Arapahoe Libraries will be held Thursday, Feb. 29, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Eloise May Library at 1471 S. Parker Road.

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Louise Richey, community engagement manager

When a Realtor Violates the Code of Ethics, Clients Often Suffer. Here Are Examples.

More than once have I reminded readers that only members of the National Association of Realtors can call themselves “Realtors,” and only Realtors are bound by the Realtor Code of Ethics. Violation of the Code can subject a Realtor to discipline up to and including termination of their Realtor membership.

There are several ways that we Realtors might violate the Code without even realizing it, and since ethics complaints can be filed by clients, not just fellow Realtors, let me share with you some of the practices that constitute violations. If your agent is not a Realtor — and only half of all licensed agents are Realtors — he or she isn’t subject to the Code, but they might still be violating state or federal housing laws. See whether one or more of the following scenarios sounds like something you experienced.

ly loved my listing and needed to close because they’d be homeless once their current home closes next month/whenever. That’s a violation which I’m free to exploit by telling my seller to play hardball because of what I know.

As a listing agent, it’s a violation for me to say my seller will take less than the asking price — unless I was specifically authorized to do so. The typical authorization is that I can say my seller is “motivated.” Buyers’ agents know what that means.

Not explaining fully any document presented to a client is a big no-no and a violation of Article 9. It’s so easy with today’s electronic documents to send them by email and say, “call if you have any questions,” but we are expected to be more pro-active than that.

person who calls us or visits our open house if they are working with an agent before offering to work with them. Failing to do so could lead to “sign crossing.”

Misleading a seller on the true value of their home in order to get a listing is a violation of Article 1. The Colorado Real Estate Commission can also discipline you for this. The agent is obligated to advise the seller of the home’s value based on his or her professional expertise, and to advise the pitfalls of overpricing it.

Not presenting all offers received prior to closing is another Article 1 violation. A truly low-ball offer from a house flipper can be demoralizing, but you still have to present it unless you get in writing (as I’ve done once) from the seller that you’re relieved from presenting any offers below a certain price.

Divulging confidential information, especially if it could disadvantage your client, also violates Article 1. I once had a buyer’s agent tell me that their buyer real-

Not disclosing that I have an unrepresented buyer for my listing, if asked, is a violation. If I have a variable commission (meaning that the commission paid by the seller is lower if I don’t have to pay a buyer’s agent), I must disclose that differential. I do not have to disclose the price of each offer in hand, but I get permission from my sellers to do that when there are multiple buyers.

Not following showing instructions or showing up at a time other than what was set with the showing service is a violation.

Showing your listing on a day that your MLS listing says showings are not allowed is a violation of Article 3.

Not disclosing the status of a listing, for example if the home is under contract, is also a violation of Article 3. I’ve had listing agents tell me they weren’t going to change their listing to “Pending” on the MLS until the earnest money was received or inspection objection passed. The MLS will also discipline an agent for that.

Not getting verbal agreements in writing is a violation of Article 9. I always request at least an email instruction from my client, and I create amend/extend documents when appropriate.

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Article 12 of the Code is about “truth in marketing.” Misrepresenting one’s level of success is a violation of this article. There’s a bus shelter ad I have seen for years by an agent saying he’s the top agent in our county, but I did the research, and it’s not true. That’s a violation not only of Article 12 but of real estate commission rules (as are most Code violations).

I once complained to the commission about bus benches on which an agent claimed he sells a home every 4 days. It wasn’t true, and he had to change them.

Knowingly giving inaccurate information about one’s listing is another violation of Article 12.

Inducing a client to terminate if you change brokerages is a violation of Article 16, as is soliciting a listing that is currently subject to an exclusive agreement with another broker. Another broker’s unhappy client can call you, but you can’t call them. Also, we must always ask a

When a listing expires without selling, the homeowner can expect to be deluged by phone calls, texts, letters, postcards and even door knocking by agents whose business model involves soliciting expired listings. When one of my listings expires, I tell the seller to be prepared for that deluge. A common error by such agents is to fail to check whether that listing is already active on the MLS with another agent or brokerage. Another error is to mistake the “withdrawn” status for the “expired” status. “Withdrawn” indicates that while the listing may be withdrawn from active status, it is still subject to a valid listing agreement. When you get such a solicitation, get the name of the agent and share it with your listing agent so he or she can at least contact that agent and tell him/her of the violation.

As I mentioned above, non-Realtors don’t have to abide by the Realtor Code of Ethics, but, as I also said, many violations of the Code are also violations of law and/ or real estate commission rules. They depend on you and me to report violations.

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Propane Is Proposed for Home Backup

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High-end improvements and Hyatt Lake membership make this home special. At the end of a cul-de-sac, a gate on the back fence draws you to Hyatt Lake for swimming and non-gas-power boating, paddleboarding, and fishing. The seller-owned rooftop solar panels, not visible from the street, meet most or all of this home's electric needs. Although it’s a 2-story home, the primary suite is on the main floor with its own access to the 16’x16’ covered deck. Two guest bedrooms with a shared bathroom are on the top floor, and a 4th bedroom is in the walkout basement. The seller is a woodworker, and his work and attention to detailed improvements is visible throughout, such as the hanging shelves in the great room. His workshop (not included) takes up one space of the 3car garage which is heated and cooled by a mini-split unit. A Tesla charging station in the garage is included. The kitchen has special touches, too, like the quartz countertops, undercabinet lighting, Schuler brand ultra-high-end cabinets, Bosch superquiet dishwasher, LG refrigerator with a cold-saver door. The upgrades are so extensive that I urge you to look at the room-by-room details spelled out on the MLS and at JeffcoSolarHomes.com. There are also two narrated video tours for the same reason — one for the interior and one taking you on a roundtrip walk to Hyatt Lake through open space to which this home backs. Call Kathy Jonke, 303-990-7428, to see it.

An article on CustomBuilderOnline.com argues that propane is the ultimate uninterruptible energy source, and it actually makes some sense and will appeal to people worried about natural disasters disrupting the power grid. The article makes the point that having a tank of propane on your property plus a propane powered electric generator can keep you warm or cool and able to cook even if you have an all-electric home. Because propane does not degrade and can last forever in a tank (and can supply gas at even the lowest temperature), it’s the best way to make sure life goes on for you, no matter what happens with other energy sources.

Passive-Certified Homes Built in Boston

An article on ProBuilder.com reports on three certified passive-house homes built in Boston MA by Brucewood Homes. Architect Mike DelleFave says they achieve PHI-certified status by adhering to three passive house principles: air-tight construction, highperformance windows, super insulation of the building envelope, thermal bridge-free

framing, and heat recovery ventilation. All three 2500-SF homes were sold for about $1.4 million each before they were completed, proving the demand for such homes.

Seniors Get Roommates vs. Downsizing

A Denver Post article last week told of a non-profit which helps seniors living alone in a big house to find roommates, not just for companionship, shared expenses and mutual caregiving, but as a way to “age in place” instead of selling and finding a smaller resident or apartment.

This reminds me of how I, a bachelor at the time, justified my first Denver home purchase in 1997. I asked a male friend, Dave Garton, if he would be interested in sharing a home if I bought it. He said yes, and I bought a home with a walk-out basement. We shared the kitchen, but we each had our privacy. When I met Rita, Dave bought his own home and Rita and I bought a new house.

Links to all three of the above articles are at http://RealEstateToday.substack.com I welcome your topic suggestions!

KATHY JONKE, 303-990-7428

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After about 18 years on Littleton’s Main Street, a small wine and liquor store is closing.

Neighborhood Wine & Spirits, formerly Lido Wine Merchants, o ers a selection of liquors, beers and artisan wines.

e shop is saying goodbye in response to the economic challenges it faced last year, owner Jordan Blaydes said.

“ is decision was not made lightly, but it has become clear that moving forward is no longer sustainable for us,” he wrote in an email announcement to his customers.

Blaydes bought the store from its previous owners in 2020.

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overdid it with the drinking,” he said. “Last year, a lot of people were cutting back on their alcohol consumption.”

In the past year, he said his shop was hit by a number of factors, including voters’ decision in 2022 to allow grocery stores to sell wine. e ballot measure, which went into effect in 2023, narrowly passed with just over 50% of Colorado voters in favor of allowing grocery and convenience stores to sell wine.

“Everybody in my industry just, you know, they blame the grocery stores,” he said. “But it was bigger than that, because a lot of people are having a tough time.”

He also blamed the economy in general for the closure. Blaydes said the loss of his small store and other wine and liquor shops like his may have a farther-reaching impact than people realize.

“Small stores like mine, we work with small distributors who support small boutique wineries,” he said. “When all of these little stores go under, those little distributors are going to be behind them, and then consumers are not going to have access to the small-production boutique wineries that they used to have access to.”

Blaydes worked with 18 di erent distributors, and he said he worries about the challenges the small wine and liquor companies may face as stores like his close.

e end of the COVID-19 pandemic also changed people’s drinking habits, which reduced demand on businesses that sell alcohol, he added.

“A lot of people, during COVID,

Blaydes himself has changed his relationship with alcohol in recent years, as he celebrates over two years of sobriety. As he moves forward to his next professional steps, he hopes to nd a way to help people on a similar journey.

“I’ve just experienced a lot of personal growth in the last two and a half years and learned a lot about myself,” he said. “Part of that was various disorders that I have, that I was never diagnosed with, that can lead to substance abuse problems.”

Blaydes hopes to use his public speaking skills to help people.

“I really want to try to nd a way to speak to people who may be su ering from substance abuse and not know that they may also have underlying disorders that contribute to that,” he said. “If I can help other people who might be struggling, I would really like an opportunity to do that.”

In addition to the wine and liquor shop, Blaydes is a part owner of Littleton Learning Lab, an interdisciplinary studio where he teaches wine classes. He is looking forward to growing this business and teaching people about what they drink, even as he says goodbye to his shop.

“From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of our story,” he wrote in his email to his customers. “You have not just been customers; you have been friends and an integral part of our wine-loving family. We hope the memories and experiences shared within our walls will linger fondly with you, as they will with us.”

Jordan Blaydes started expanding his inventory to include specialty food items last fall in an e ort to revitalize his business. PHOTO COURTESY OF NEIGHBORHOOD WINE & SPIRITS

‘Still a teenager’ on Leap Day

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When some people turn 18, they might head to the convenience store to buy their rst lottery ticket. ey might then stop by the county clerk’s o ce to register to vote.

But not Chuck Pfae e. Instead, he’s planning to spend his 18th birthday with his grandkids.

“We’ll just smile, give hugs, be happy,” he said. “Just something simple. Especially at this point, my needs are simple.”

No, this isn’t the Curious Case of Benjamin Button. And it’s not inaccurate, but it does take some math to understand. Chuck was a Leap Day baby, born on Feb. 29, 1952. While he’s enjoyed 72 trips around the sun, he’s only been able to o cially celebrate his birthdays every four years.

For some people, living life with a quarter of everyone else’s birthdays would be a huge bummer. But for Chuck, it has become something better. Call it a metaphor, a mantra or maybe even an excuse — “the 29th” inspires him to live his life to the fullest.

As his wife, Cathy Pfae e, said, “He’s just a little boy who hasn’t grown up yet.”

For instance, the invincible daredevil within him is still strong. Last summer, he mountain biked down

Pikes Peak, the 14,115-foot tall mountain that hovers over Colorado Springs.

“I’ll be doing it again this year, since I’ll still be a teenager,” he said. Sitting in a basement decked out with pirate memorabilia, posters of satellites and photos of Navy jets, Chuck smiled.

e room, in the couple’s house near Littleton, speaks of his extensive passions. In one corner, there’s a large, brightly-colored pinball machine. e low ceiling nearby is protected with foam padding so Chuck — at 6-foot-2 tall — won’t hit his head. Next to a desk on the other side of the room are two bicycles set up for indoor riding.

And, when the weather is right, he turns to his mountain bike.

“I started o with an old bike, got a mountain bike,” he said. “For a time, if I went out for a ride, I would complain (that) if I came back without any blood, it was a boring ride.”

Even though Chuck said he no longer aims for the excitement of scratches and crashes, he is grateful just to be able to ride.

“I don’t take it for granted,” he said. “Because I know a lot of people can’t (cycle) regardless of age and the fact that I can — that’s where, I’ll say, some of the 70-year-old shows up

Chuck Pfae e sits at his desk in his basement o ce, where the walls pay tribute to his 50-year career in aerospace.

PHOTO BY NINA JOSS

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Tough choices: Pay-what-you-can cafe ends inside dining, changes service

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

With windows boasting slogans including “One good turn” and “Full belly. Full heart,” a green-and-white cafe in Englewood exudes a generous energy. But circumstances have forced big changes at Cafe 180.

Opening in 2010, it was one of the rst pay-what-you-can cafes in the south metro Denver area. In its business model, volunteers cooked for patrons who could choose whether to pay for their meal, or even pay extra to fund another person’s. is meant many of the cafe’s regular guests were of lower incomes or experiencing homelessness.

But since the start of 2024, the dining room has become quieter. Customers at the counter are expected to open their wallets and pay the listed price for food, and when it is served, they must leave and eat it elsewhere.

It’s a big change in approach for the cafe at South Broadway and Floyd Avenue that had a seat for everyone, no matter how much they could sh out of their pockets or purse. Despite the change, the cafe is nding new ways to serve its community.

Diane Lares, the cafe’s manager, said the restaurant had to make the shift because the cafe became too hard to manage as the population of people in need has risen. In its new form, the cafe o ers catering, paid grab-and-go meals and free meals at partner organizations.

“ e reason behind the no-longer-

in-house (dining) was, it started being a bit much,” she said. “Unfortunately, our unhoused community was just at a di erent level than we’ve ever seen it in the last 13 years.”

ere was a growing awareness that many guests needed more resources than the cafe could provide, Lares added.

In addition, a string of di cult and scary situations took place in and around the cafe, prompting calls to police for help.

e cafe was also facing pushback from neighbors who were not pleased that some people experiencing homelessness would set up

camps near the cafe, Lares added. “Our heart is to be a part of the solution, not the problem,” a letter on Cafe 180’s website says. “We realized that people need so much more than just a fresh meal.”

In the year ending June 30, 2023, more than 30,000 people in the Denver metro area accessed housing or homelessness-related services from providers that used a statewide data system, according to the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative.

And according to a survey from the Colorado Health Institute, about one in nine Coloradans ate less than they thought they should in 2023 because they couldn’t a ord food.

With homelessness and demand for services rising in the Denver metro area, Cafe 180 is not alone in facing the challenges of helping those in need. GraceFull Cafe, another pay-what-you-can cafe located in nearby Littleton, is experiencing similar challenges.

“Post-COVID, we’re seeing the challenges that were already there increase,” said Heather Greenwood, GraceFull Cafe’s founder. “Mental health, substance use, a ordable housing — all of those challenges are becoming larger, and we’re serving individuals that are walking that journey.”

Greenwood said that her team, like Cafe 180’s, has had to weigh the pros and cons of in-person dining. With mental illness and substance use often manifesting themselves in “really weird, outward” and “negative” ways, it can be di cult to maintain a safe space, she said.

But for people living on the margins, safe spaces are crucial to create, she said.

As Cafe 180 adjusts to a new model of service, Lares said the sta and volunteers remain dedicated to feeding their community. rough partnerships with community organizations, they are now providing even more free meals than before.

Location, location, location

Last year, the Englewood Police Department received 73 calls for service related to Cafe 180.

An exterior window of Cafe 180 boasts its slogan, “Full Belly. Full Heart.” PHOTO BY NINA JOSS

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Charter school at Centennial Airport won’t be renewed

BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Colorado Skies Academy, an aerospace-focused charter school at Centennial Airport, faces an uncertain future after Cherry Creek Schools voted to not renew its contract.

In making the decision, the district’s board raised concerns about the charter school’s viability, citing issues such as declining student enrollment and budget de cits. e school district has also conducted annual evaluations of Colorado Skies Academy and said the school had below-average ratings three years in a row.

“We have real concerns about Colorado Skies Academy, particularly around their nancial performance and budget,” said Anne Egan, a board member, at a recent meeting.

“ e numbers are much the same as last year, and we’re concerned the school won’t even be nancially viable through the end of this school year.

the district to reconsider and pushed back against the allegations.

“I think it’s unconscionable and, quite honestly, unethical that you would take action against a school that you haven’t even stepped foot in,” said Tommy Bryan, chair of Colorado Skies Academy’s Board of Directors.

No parents spoke in support of Colorado Skies Academy at the meeting. Rather, two parents said their children had negative experiences at the school.

With the board’s decision to not renew, the current contract between the school district and the charter school will end on June 21.

In a statement, Colorado Skies Academy School Director Christa Coryell said the school’s board of directors is drafting a request to be released from the current authorizer, which is the Cherry Creek School District, to allow the school to transfer the charter to another authorizer.

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“Our priority will always be the well-being and education of our learners, and we will do everything in our power to keep the school open and continue providing them with the exceptional educational experience they deserve,” Coryell said in the statement.

e middle school, located on the grounds of the Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight campus at Centennial Airport, opened in August 2019 with hopes of inspiring careers in the aerospace industry, according to its website.

e Cherry Creek School District had a four-year contract with the school — set from July 2019 to June 2023.

jections, with 105 students enrolled as of Feb. 1. e school has had “consistently declining enrollment over time,” the district said, adding that “sustained enrollment is critical as it drives funding.”

Coryell said that when the school district gave only a one-year contract extension in 2023, it was “seemingly a death sentence,” noting it is di cult to get teachers to commit to a school when they believe there is little job security.

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“Recruitment numbers continue to decline, and without adding a signi cant number of new students or a large nancial donation, the school will run out of cash,” Egan added.

ree leaders of the charter school, which serves about 100 students in sixth through eighth grade, asked

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approach by creating the Homelessness Coordinating Committee.

is group includes over 100 local government entities, nonpro t organizations, businesses and other partners. And this year, the committee issued its strategic plan with six “high-priority recommendations.”

One priority involves de-

According to the Colorado Department of Education, only school districts can authorize a charter school except for two scenarios — when the school district does not have exclusive chartering authority, or when the school district grants permission to the charter school to seek authorization through the

signing a standardized client intake protocol so agencies can coordinate care.

“Having full information sharing among partner providers about each client and transparency about next steps in the client’s process will enable a collaborative case management approach,” the plan says.

e plan also proposes that within three years service providers all use an existing shared management system to gather and study data about the needs of people ex-

When the charter school submitted an application to renew, the Cherry Creek school board raised “signicant concerns.”  e district decided to extend the contract for one year, through June 20, 2024. According to the contract, the district set conditions that the charter school needed to “substantially” comply with in order to request an additional contract extension.

ese conditions were not met, the district found: the academy lacks su cient funds to cover core expenditures — like sta salaries.  e academy also did not meet enrollment pro-

periencing homelessness.

Other aspects of the plan focus on educating communities about their unhoused neighbors and expanding affordable housing inventory in the county.

“Homelessness continues to be one of the most pressing challenges in our region and across the state and has been compounded by a lack of affordable housing options,” Warren-Gully said.

Katherine Smith, Arapahoe County’s director of community resources, said the stra-

“It also provides problems in recruiting students since families are concerned the school might not be there after one year,” Coryell said. “CSA (Colorado Skies Academy) received direct feedback from families that declined their acceptance letters stating that they weren’t coming to the school because there was no assurance that their children would be able to complete all their middle school years at CSA.”

Meredith Motley, an administrator for Colorado Skies Academy, said that just 45% of the school’s students come from within the Cherry Creek School District. Of the remaining student population, Motley said 35% come from Douglas County, 7% are from Adams County, 7% are from Littleton schools and 6% come from other districts in the state.

tegic plan formalizes the work the county and its partners have been doing for years.

“( e plan) allows for us as an entire committee to be working toward these initiatives,” she said. “We’re all working toward pieces of this separately, currently, but how can we come together as a as a region and really work together on solutions?”

Until Feb. 23, the commissioners are asking for community feedback on potential solutions to the county’s funding challenge.

Denver police ask families who used Apollo funeral home for help

BY JO DAVIS JDAVIS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Denver police are asking families whose loved ones were cremated at Apollo Funeral and Cremation Services for help. e Je erson County funeral home closed in 2022, but has come to the attention of investigators, and the owner, 33-year-old Miles Hartford was arrested Feb. 22 in Englewood.

Rick Kyle, division chief of investigations, said dozens of cremation remains, or cremains, in urns and

other receptacles, along with a body, were allegedly found where Hardford resided in Denver.

e remains were discovered shortly after Hartford was evicted from the residence on the 2500 block of South Quitman Street on Feb. 6. A cleaning crew discovered what police would later identify as cremains with the help of the city’s medical examiner.

Investigators then discovered a hearse parked on the property and the dead body of a 63-yearold woman inside. Police believe

that the body was “stored and concealed” in the hearse for a lengthy period of time and that the woman’s family were given an unknown person’s cremains. Police Major Crimes Division Cmdr. Matt Clark said Hartford apparently fell on hard timess and further alleged that Hartford gave multiple families the wrong cremains and said that some families may not have received remains at all.

e Denver O ce of the Medical Examiner believes that about 30 decedents’ cremains were recovered

at Hartford’s home. e remains were in urns and receptacles in Hartford’s home and in the hearse, Clark said.

e Denver police arrest warrant for Hartford listed suspicion of abuse of a corpse, forgery and theft. e police ask that any clients of Apollo Funeral and Cremation Services (which had a Littleton Zip code) who did not receive the cremains of a loved one, or those who experienced any irregularity with, or had concerns about, the funeral home call 720-913-6610.

The cost of delay

Is it just me, or does it seem like people and organizations alike are putting o making both minor and major decisions?

Even when all of the information has been gathered, they still hesitate, kick it down the road for a while, doing nothing. Or they just move slower than a herd of turtles swimming through a sea of peanut butter in making their decisions.

In the fast-paced world we inhabit, decisions are omnipresent. From the mundane choices of what to eat for breakfast to the signi cant determinations in business and personal life, decisions shape our daily existence. However, there’s a tendency, often subconscious, to procrastinate decision-making. Whether it’s due to fear of failure, uncertainty about outcomes, or simply an aversion to commitment, delaying decisions can lead to a myriad of problems, both immediate and long-term.

One of the most apparent consequences of postponing decisions is stagnation. When decisions are put o repeatedly, progress halts, and opportunities slip away. In the

Castle Rock growth, revenue slowing

Signi cant changes in the Town of Castle Rock’s revenue sources are prompting the evaluation of alternative funding options to maintain town services.

Records show 2023 was the slowest year of new home construction in Castle Rock since 2012. Last year, 685 new single-family homes and multifamily units were permitted, which is signi cantly lower than the ve-year average of 1,144, and lower than it has been since 2012.

While many in our community may appreciate this “breather,” given the higher pace of growth over the last decade, this does impact the resources the town has available.

Every new housing unit constructed in Castle Rock is assessed fees that help pay to develop the town’s systems like parks, sewers, streets

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and water delivery. When construction slows, so do associated fee revenues.

In addition, the town’s nancial capabilities to increase the capacity of streets, build new parks and recreation facilities, and more also decline.

With the slowdown in new construction in 2023 also came a slowdown in sales tax revenue — the town’s primary funding source for several services, including re and police protection.

In 2023, the town’s sales tax collections were only 2.8% higher than 2022 collections, while 2022’s sales taxes were 10.8% higher than 2021 collections. e percentage of sales tax growth in 2023 was the lowest it has been in more than 12 years. Sales tax is the town’s largest source of tax

revenue, which means the slower rate of sales tax growth has a big impact on resources available within the town’s budget, which must be balanced.

Sales tax growth is essential to operating critical town services, such as police, re and road maintenance.

e town continues to seek opportunities to grow its sales tax base. Combined with slower residential construction and a greater percentage of the town being built out, the town will be challenged to nd resources for all of the community’s needs.

On top of lower new construction fees and sales tax revenue, the town’s property tax mill levy rate declined to 0.920 in 2024. e town charter allows for up to 5.5% growth in a property tax year-over-year, and so the reduction is necessary due to the 2023 property reassessment. e

rate represents a 46% reduction to the town’s property tax mill levy over the last decade. is means the average Castle Rock homeowner will pay the town about $40 in property tax this year for services.

Castle Rock’s municipal property tax mill levy is the lowest of any fullservice Front Range municipality. And, since the town provides parks and recreation and re protection, Castle Rock residents don’t pay separate, additional mill levies for those services as do residents in many neighboring communities.

With all of this nancial information in mind, the town will be examining options going forward to continue to ensure high-quality services to the Castle Rock community.

David L. Corliss is the Castle Rock town manager.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Change coming to Centennial Neighborhoods in Centennial, Colorado are on the verge of a huge change. Next month the City Council will put forward an ordinance that will potentially alter single family neighborhoods in dramatic ways. Centennial has many properties with large lots that give our neighborhoods a relaxed, uncrowded, sense of freedom not easily found in urban communities. is “space” has long been coveted by urges that have made places like California a crowded rat-race. We live on the verge of going down that same road. You can see the density explosion everywhere.

e ocean drew in the crowds and every piece of real-estate was built on as densely as possible so people could be close to the wonders of a California beach. Well the mountains are doing exactly the same thing here in Colorado. We all know this. ere is nothing better than the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Except maybe the ocean. Our yards and our neighborhoods are as precious as any, anywhere. But a new densi cation strategy, a way to acquire the abundant space that is unique to many Colorado neighborhoods is worth a whole lot-a-money. e infrastructure is there. Roads, utilities, water and sewer. And space. Unfortunately the trade o is the

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DE SALAS

Elena (Sanchez) de Salas

March 1, 1930 - January 31, 2024

Elena Sanchez de Salas, age 93, passed away on January 31, 2024 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

She was born in Guadalajara, Mexico to parents Francisco Sanchez and Maria Rondan Sanchez.

Her loving husband Manuel Salas preceded her in death in August of 2008.

Elena will be laid to rest alongside her husband at Fort Logan National Cemetery.

Conifer nonprofit helps veterans, service people and civilians

BY JANE REUTER JREUTER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Former Lakewood police ocer Erick Perez’s life changed forever in December 2021 when a mass shooter killed ve people, injured his partner and shot at him. But with the help of Conifer nonpro t Faithfully K9 and his dog Chispa, the change marked an unexpected evolution in his life of service — not the end of it.

Chispa, originally adopted as a family pet, is now a service dog. And Perez is a trainer with Faithfully K9 who’s also pursuing a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling.

“It’s been amazing,” Perez said. “Because I went through that therapeutic healing myself, I fell in love with it.

“We’ve been conditioned to be hard and suck it up,” he continued. “But much like we go see a doctor when something hurts in our body,

I think it’s also important to look at our mental health. And a service dog, with its unconditional love and the bond you have, makes a di erence. It’s amazing what a dog can do in your life.”

Conifer resident Cathy Kowalski founded Faithfully K9 in 2018 to help those with disabilities or su ering the e ects of trauma. Unlike service dog organizations that match people with a puppy — requiring years of training — Faithfully K9 works with an individual to train their own dog or puppy as a service dog. Training typically takes 7 to 12 months.

“I saw a void,” said Kowalski, formerly a trainer with Englewoodbased Freedom Service Dogs. “Many times, people had a great dog at home they already had a relationship with, but had to add an already trained dog to their household.

“We also feel these dogs save lives because their owners don’t have to wait 3 to 5 years to get a dog,” she continued. “We work with a lot of veterans who have PTSD. If you have PTSD, you don’t have years to wait.”

Regardless of breed, she said, the canine’s character traits make it uniquely quali ed to be a service animal.

“Dogs don’t judge you,” Kowalski

said. “ ey love you no matter what. ey just want to please you and be there for you — and they bring a smile to your face.”

In 2023, with the help of three trainers, Faithfully K9 graduated 30 dogs from its program. At least 50% of the dogs it trains were adopted as rescues, and training is provided at no cost to veterans or active duty military. Civilians pay a signi cantly discounted rate.

Not every dog makes it through the program, or quali es to participate. Kowalski and her fellow trainers pull on ears, pick up paws and do a variety of other physical tests on each candidate dog. While many service dog programs use speci c breeds, Kowalski said any dog has the capacity to serve.

“A dog must be comfortable with a stranger handling it, not afraid of loud noises, or a tug on the tail,” she said. “If a dog’s growling at me, we’re done. e few dogs that don’t make it usually fail because of problems with people.”

Faithfully K9 trainers work for about a year with each owner/dog pair, typically training in the client’s home and community. eir clients’ range extends from Broomeld south to Castle Rock, and Aurora west to Conifer. Clients from

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outside those areas also travel to train with the team.

Fort Lupton resident Gabriel Griego is among those clients who felt he had run out of time. e former Marine was medically discharged from the service after suffering an injury. He said he was diagnosed with PTSD stemming in part from childhood and sexual trauma, and struggled with substance abuse. Griego tried multiple medications, but could not shake his dark thoughts and feelings.

“I always joked I took every pill imaginable,” he said. “Half of them made me more suicidal. A lot of it just didn’t work for me and continued to make me feel worse. After my last suicide attempt in 2022, my wife said, ‘We need to gure something out.’”

Griego learned about Faithfully K9 through WarriorNOW, a nonpro t aimed at helping veterans with mental health and other challenges. Kowalski helped him nd Nala, a lab/masti mix who is now a year-and-a-half old. e two began training together when Nala was a puppy.

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e change in Griego’s quality of life has been dramatic. With Nala at his side, his previous struggles with loud noise, crowds and people approaching him from behind have eased. Depression still haunts him, but when it descends, Nala is a warm and soothing presence.

“A year and a month into the training, there are days where it’s still difcult,” he said. “Nala is the one who pulls me out of those days. And the di erent training we do connects me back to myself and to Nala, and calms me down.

“She also helps my wife because Nala realizes when I’m going through a funk,” he said. “She’ll lay on me and just stare at my wife, like she’s saying ‘It’s OK, I got him.’ I’ve put my wife through so much with all the mental health stu ; I’m so grateful that now she can take that breather.”

Griego has also been substance free for two years, which he credits in large part to the help Faithfully K9 has provided.

“I was shocked by everything they do for veterans and rst responders — something so truly life saving at absolutely no cost to us,” he said. “Every veteran I know, we don’t stop ghting. e reason so many of us succumb to suicide is we just want the pain to end.

“ ere are so many people like me that have gone down these dark paths who I hope can stop trying to end their pain in a di erent way,” he continued. “Instead, hang out with a four-legged best friend all day. ings will be a little bit more ok.”

Griego is now working with Suicide Prevention Coaliton of Colorado, where he is focused on helping veterans. And in imitation of her owner, Nala is also extending her reach to help others.

“I take Nala into some of my meetings,” he said. “She’s awesome at picking up on the needs of other people. You see her tail wagging because she’s so excited to help anyone she can.”

Training for success

Kowalski and her team train dogs

in the owner’s homes, and in public. e dogs must learn to ignore distractions — like food, crowds, other dogs and enthusiastic children — and keep the focus on their owner. at makes shopping centers like the Castle Rock Factory Outlets ideal.

Kowalski recently met there with Colorado Springs client Levi Francis, and his six-month goldendoodle Finn. Francis su ered both mental and physical trauma while serving in the military and in childhood. Due to an injury, he also has screws in his feet that make it tough for him to balance.

Francis had been searching for a support dog since 2021 with no success. Other agencies turned down his request for a variety of reasons. Because Francis and his wife foster a variety of animals with disabilities, one said the environment would be too chaotic for training a service dog.

Faithfully K9 saw it di erently. Kowalski said “yes” to Francis’ request, and a nonpro t for which Francis volunteers led him to Finn.

At six months, Finn is tall and broad, and uncharacteristically calm for his age. His copper curls and teddy-bear features draw the attention of children and adults alike, but Finn is nearly unwavering in his focus — which is Francis.

“He’s a giant, dopey, lovable dude,” Francis said. “Our ferrets sleep next to him. He ts in perfectly with our family. We’re training really fast. Overall, he’s pretty amazing. O leash, he acts like a puppy. In training, he’s always listening.”

Like Nala, Finn has learned to sit or stand between Francis’ legs on command, a posture that allows Francis to physically connect with the dog, diverting his focus from any fears or anxiety-inducing distractions. Because of his size, Finn also helps his owner with balance issues resulting from the screws in his feet.

work with.”

He’s an ideal helpmate for Francis, whose hypervigilance and triggers are slowly easing.

“I’ve been able to go out a lot more,” he said. “I’m being less watchful just because he distracts me. My wife was surprised the other day because I o ered to go to the movies. He’s a fantastic partner to

Faithfully K9 has a thick book of similar success stories. It also has far more demand for services than resources to meet it.

“We have over 60 clients we’re working with, and I have more people calling me every day,” Kowalski said. “We have dogs working with therapists and psychiatrists in schools. We do skilled companions for rst responders. We work with a

lot of re ghters and police o cers. We are always struggling to nd donations.”

Despite those ongoing struggles, Kowalski is tireless in her mission. For her, it is a calling.

“I do this to help people,” she said. “I believe that’s why we’re here on this planet. Just making a di erence in one person’s life is worth it.”

For more information or to donate, visit faithfullyk9.com.

Colorado Springs resident and veteran Levi Francis trains with his dog, Finn, at the Castle Rock Factory Stores.

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business world, delaying decisions on strategic moves or investments can result in missed opportunities for growth or competitive advantage. Similarly, in personal life, delaying decisions about career changes, relationships, or personal development goals can lead to missed chances for ful llment and success.

Problems rarely disappear on their own; instead, they tend to escalate when left unaddressed. is phenomenon applies to decisionmaking as well. Postponing decisions often allows small issues to snowball into larger, more complex problems. For instance, de-

laying the resolution of a con ict within a team can lead to resentment and decreased productivity. Similarly, neglecting to address minor maintenance issues in a home can result in signi cant repair costs down the line.

e weight of pending decisions can contribute signi cantly to stress and anxiety levels. As decisions linger unresolved, they occupy mental space, causing worry and indecision. is prolonged state of uncertainty can take a toll on mental well-being, leading to increased stress, anxiety, and even decision paralysis. e longer a decision is delayed, the greater the mental burden becomes, impacting overall productivity and quality of life.

We have all probably read or heard the thoughts about having

to swallow a frog and doing it rst thing in the morning. If we don’t, that frog is only going to get bigger and uglier as the day progresses. It’s the same with decision making, the longer we hold out, the bigger and uglier that decision becomes.

In professional contexts, consistently delaying decisions can erode trust and credibility. Stakeholders, whether they are employees, clients, or investors, expect timely and decisive action from leaders. When decisions are repeatedly postponed, it can convey indecisiveness or a lack of competence, damaging trust and tarnishing reputation. Similarly, in personal relationships, consistently deferring decisions can strain trust and lead to frustration or resentment from those a ected by the delay.

Delaying decisions can also strip individuals of their sense of control and autonomy. Rather than actively shaping outcomes, they become passive observers, subject to the whims of circumstance or the decisions of others. is loss of agency can be disempowering and detrimental to both personal and professional growth. Without taking decisive action, individuals may nd themselves trapped in undesirable situations or unable to pursue their goals and aspirations.

While it’s natural to hesitate or seek additional information before making important decisions, the costs of prolonged delay can outweigh the bene ts. From missed

opportunities and escalating problems to increased stress and diminished trust, the consequences of postponing decisions can be far-reaching and profound. To mitigate these risks, it’s essential to cultivate a proactive approach to decision-making, embracing uncertainty and taking calculated risks when necessary. By confronting decisions head-on and taking timely action, individuals and organizations can navigate challenges more e ectively and seize opportunities for growth and success. Remember, in the journey of life, indecision is often the heaviest burden to bear.

As David Sandler said, “A decision not to make a decision, is still a decision.”

What are you seeing in your circle of family, friends, coworkers, and customers? Are they wrestling with all decisions both big and small? I would love to hear your decision-making story at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we can have the courage to make decisions when we know in our heart and mind that it’s the right thing to do, 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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Centennial Airport, local o cials to discuss future

BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As communities throughout Colorado need to build more housing to alleviate the rising costs on residents, the Centennial Airport has come into play. And with it, a tough question: should land be developed for housing even when the airport advises against it?

It’s an issue that o cials will grapple with as part of the airport’s new “Part 150 Airport Noise Compatibility Study.”

“I think over the next year, especially, there’s gonna be a lot of push for a ordable housing and more options for people to have a ordable housing,” said Centennial Airport Executive Director Mike Fronapfel. “And I think that creates a natural tension, obviously, around an air-

Centennial Airport, located in Arapahoe County, is one of the nation’s busiest for general aviation and for more than a year residents who live nearby have raised concerns about that tra c, the associated noise and possible lead pollution. A group, Quiet Skies Over Arapahoe County, has been advocating for changes.

e Part 150 study is a voluntary Federal Aviation Administration program that sets guidelines for airport operators to document aircraft noise exposure and establish abatement and compatible land use programs, according to the airport. e study is expected to take two years to complete.

Kate Andrus, the project manager

for the study, discussed how it will work during a February meeting with the airport’s community noise roundtable, a recommending body that aims to work with the airport to nd ways to reduce and mitigate the impact of aircraft noise on surrounding communities.

Andrus said there are two main components to the study — noise exposure maps and a noise compatibility program.

e maps show existing and future aircraft sound exposure levels, according to the airport. Centennial Airport’s most recent maps were created around 2016. e noise compatibility program, on the other hand, recommends measures designed to reduce noise and incompatible land uses within the noise exposure area, according to the airport.

“I think the encroachment that you’re dealing with here is very real, and we do see a lot of opportunity to dive into the land use planning side of things for this Part 150,” Andrus said.

She said her team will look at surrounding communities’ current and future land use maps to see where planned developments are located and assess if there could be a problem based on ight paths and noise contours. Noise contours are a series of lines on a map that show existing or potential areas of signi cant aircraft noise exposure, according to Boca Raton Airport.

Although the Part 150 study can provide recommendations on what types of developments are, and are

An airplane takes o from Centennial Airport, located in Arapahoe County. FILE PHOTO

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Former Japanese internment camp joins national park system

BY EMMA VANDENEINDE KUNC

Amache, a former Japanese internment camp in far southeastern Colorado, is now o cially part of the national park system.

e site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994, and later named a National Historic Landmark in 2006. President Joe Biden signed the Amache National Historic Site Act in 2022, pushing the site even further to national park status.

But the land still had to be transferred by the town of Granada before it could be o cial. Without that piece, no federal funding could be put into the site.

“As a nation, we must face the wrongs of our past in order to build a more just and equitable future,”

for future generations.”

Before becoming part of the National Park system, a local history teacher—John Hopper—recruited some of his high school students to create a museum for the site and collect heirlooms from survivors to display.

“I think without them, there would not be Amache as a national park,” Carlene Tinker, an Amache survivor, said. “I really feel that way.”

Many survivors like Tinker have fought for greater recognition of the site for their whole lives. She was three years old when she was forced to live at the camp.

At its peak, Amache — also known as the Granada Relocation Center — housed more than 7,000 JapaneseAmericans during the 1940s. ey were forced to live behind barbed wire in poorly-insulated rooms. is was one of ten other Japanese internment camps that existed during World War II, with some being located in the Mountain West.

Mitch Homma’s grandparents and their kids were also imprisoned at the camp. He wishes more of his relatives were alive to see this historical moment.

said Deb Haaland, the Secretary of the Interior, in a press release. “Today’s establishment of the Amache National Historic Site will help preserve and honor this important and painful chapter in our nation’s story

“My rst reaction was nally, okay, nally,” she said. “It’s a very proud moment. I’m thinking about all the people who endured the incarceration experience, and that nally their story is being told.

“My dad’s older sister just passed away,” he said. “She was hoping she was gonna be around and see it come to fruition and stu . But, you know, we got it done.”

e camp served meals that were

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The reconstructed Block 12H at the Amache site. As stated on the informational sign, there were 29 blocks at the Amache site, and each block had up to 13 barrack buildings that were divided into 6 rooms each.

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di erent than what they were used to — eggs, potatoes and hot dogs, to name a few. Homma’s dad died at the camp after not eating the food. He re ected on what his dad would

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not, compatible, the airport cannot dictate what communities build.  “ e engagement with the local jurisdictions are super important, because you need to have those conversations,” Andrus said, adding that her team will “try to get the buy-in of the jurisdictions to make sure that they’re not creating new non-compatible land uses.”

have said about the news.

“I think he would have been totally surprised,” he said. “ e one statement he said back then was, ‘ ey didn’t care about us in 1942, and I don’t think enough people care about us now,” he said, getting emotional. “And now it’s happening and, you know, it’s pretty special.”

Some survivors, like Gary Ono, are

In light of Colorado’s housing crisis, Fronapfel said there is typically some open space around airports that can appear “ripe for potentially a ordable housing.”

“ at’s something that we’re looking at from a land use standpoint,” he said. “And that’s kind of a big concern moving forward, whether we … say, ‘You shouldn’t build it,’ or maybe there are some construction standards that need to be in place, you know, to make sure it’s as compatible as you can make it, so to speak.”

Last year in Lone Tree, for example,

happy that younger people are taking an interest in the park before he and many others pass away.

“I just turned 84 last week, so I know that I feel my mortality,” he said. “As we all pass on, we just hope that our history will continue. So just having Amache as a National Park Service site will help to preserve and keep telling the story.”

the city council approved a townhome and condominium development despite the FAA’s opposition due to the development’s proximity to Centennial Airport. A city sta report said there will be notices to future residents of the potential impacts of purchasing property near the airport, and the developers planned to take steps such as conducting noise testing after construction.

Fronapfel said that in his perfect world, all the jurisdictions and counties would have the same set of noise contours.

Amache is open to the public now, and will start to undergo some improvements of transforming the signage and working on the roads. ere will be an o cial ribbon cutting ceremony on May 17th.

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“Right now, that’s not the case. Some of them are operating o our older noise contours,” he said. “And then, at a maximum, it would be great to have them all on the same page and have all the same viewpoint of zoning depending on where they are in relation to the airport. at’s probably going to be di cult to achieve, but that’s our goal.”

Residents can learn more about the Part 150 study, as well as submit questions and comments, online at apa150noisestudy.com.

450 skiers, boarders to shred moguls to help families

BY JASON BLEVINS THE COLORADO SUN

Eric Hilty was a lawyer, sitting with pals at a bar 25 years ago, wondering how he might raise money for the Invest in Kids nonpro t he just founded.   e child advocacy group needed to pay lobbyists to help secure state funding for its nascent program connecting nurses with rst-time mothers. Over beers, the group of skiers carved a plan.

“We needed to raise money quickly so we thought, ‘Maybe we could tie it into skiing,’” Hilty said. “Why not try to ski all the moguls runs at the Jane in a day?”

A couple months after that happyhour brainstorming session, the rst Jane-A- on in 2000 drew 16 skiers who raised $10,000 as they skied all 16 of Mary Jane’s back-diamond bump runs, with Hilty handing out water bottles and PowerBars from the back of his car parked at the Challenger Lot.  Since then, the state’s longest running ski fundraiser for kids has enlisted 4,678 participants who gathered supporters as they skied Winter Park’s dimpled dame, the mogul-Mecca of

Since 2000, the Jane-A-Thon fundraiser for Invest In Kids has raised more than $2.4 million with 4,678 participants skiing the bumps at Winter Park’s Mary Jane. The oldest ski fundraiser in Colorado celebrates its 25th year at Mary Jane on March 1-2.

Mary Jane. e bumpers have raised more than $2.4 million for Invest In Kids, helping 131,000 children and 42,000 parents in every county of Colorado.

e 25th Jane-A- on — March 1-2 — is expected to involve about 450 skiers and snowboarders and will likely raise more than $340,000. e March 1

Jane-A- on Corporate Day includes 27 company teams — some with as

many as 50 members — gathering for team-building ski descents while raising money for Invest In Kids.

“We really think the Jane-A- on couldn’t be a more authentic Colorado type event,” Hilty said.

e Nurse-Family Partnership pairing nurses with low-income momsto-be for two years remains Invest In Kids’ agship program. e Denverbased nonpro t has added new programs as its budget has grown to more than $5 million a year, serving more than 14,000 children, parents and caregivers last year.

e group’s Incredible Years program works with preschoolers, teachers and parents to develop social and emotional skills. e Child First program created in 2020 connects mental health clinicians with children and parents in 25 counties in their homes to help deal with chronic stress and trauma.

All the programs are evidencebased, with scienti c research proving the e ectiveness of clinical work that starts with pregnant rst-time moms and works with children through age

academic research,” said Lisa Hill, who has been with Invest In Kids since 2001, serving as executive director for the past 15 years.

Hilty said he helped found the group after “seeing too many kids in the juvenile justice system” and thinking there should be a better way to reach kids early in life.

“To our core we really believe that every Colorado kid deserves to get o to a right start and we really see these programs achieving that,” he said.  e Jane-A- on has evolved into an event with less of a focus on hammering the state’s largest collection of thigh-crushing bump runs. Most participants — each promising to raise at least $175, which enrolls one student in e Incredible Years program for a year — simply ski for fun, skipping the hustle of skiing 16 long bump runs from bell-to-bell. Although there is a group of veterans, including Hilty, who rush through all 16 of the Jane’s bump elds.

5. Invest In Kids partners with communities to do the training and advocacy work while helping to facilitate funding from county, regional and state sources.

“Invest In Kids helps to bridge the gap between academic research and replicating into real work … so local families get to bene t from the best

“We have a lot of second-generation participants now too,” said Hilty, remembering a kid who spun 40 laps on the beginner-friendly Galloping Goose lift at a recent Jane-A- on. “We continue to make the event more and more accessible. It’s just so fun.”

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

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Crowd attends exhibit on human tra cking

BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

On a February evening in Centennial, the curious eyes of about 150 people scanned the walls of e Village Workspace to view dozens of unique art pieces, each with a powerful story to tell about human tra cking.

e free event, called “ e Impact of Art,” was co-hosted by the workspace and the Centennial Arts and Cultural Foundation, inviting residents to learn about tra cking and meet some of the organizations that aim to stop it.

“ ere’s human tra cking going on in our community, and we need to have people be aware of it and we need to bring attention to it,” said Centennial Mayor Stephanie Piko, who is also president of the Centennial Arts and Cultural Foundation.

Human tra cking is the exploitation of a person through force, fraud, or coercion, and it can happen to anyone, according to the Blue Campaign, a national public awareness campaign. Di erent types of human tra cking include sex tra cking, forced labor and domestic servitude.

Arapahoe County Sheri Tyler Brown said his agency partners with the FBI to make sure that of-

cers are available to address the issues.

“I just spoke with one of our investigators who’s assigned to one of those task forces last night, and over 400 people around the Denver metro area have been intercepted and saved,” Brown said. “ e average age of the people that we intercept here in Colorado is young, shockingly young — 13 years old.”

Brown encouraged attendees to raise awareness by talking about human tra cking with neighbors and state legislators. He said it is important that prosecutors, like 18th Judicial District Attorney John Kellner, have “all the power possible to get these monsters o the street and hold them in cages and imprison them forever.”

Kellner said that several years ago in Arapahoe County, a man was convicted of running a human trafcking ring and received a 472-year prison sentence.

In August 2023, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation announced that the FBI Denver Child Exploitation and Human Tra cking Task Force along with local, state and federal partners recovered 27 victims of sex tra cking during the nationwide campaign called “Oper-

Centennial Mayor Stephanie Piko, who is also president of the Centennial Arts and Cultural Foundation, speaking Feb. 21, 2024, at The Village Workspace in Centennial.

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ation Cross Country.” Eight of those 27 victims were children.

“It very much happens in our backyard,” Kellner said. “I really, truly want to thank everybody here for not only joining the ght, but being the voice out in the community that spreads the word about how important this is.”

One of the featured speakers at the event was Libby Swenson, who spoke about Love Justice International, a faith-based organization that does anti-tra cking work, and the Freedom 58 Project, which supplied the artwork.

Swenson, the regional director of donor engagement at Love Justice International, co-founded the Freedom 58 Project with her husband and former Denver Broncos player, Bob Swenson, with hopes of strengthening anti-tra cking organizations like Love Justice International.

Love Justice International works in places of transit, such as bus stations, train stations, airports and at international borders, she said.

“All of our monitors, who are locals of the cities and the villages where we work in 26 countries around the world, are all looking for any type of suspicious activity of potential human tra cking,” she

said. “Right now, we are celebrating over 54,000 people that we have intercepted from human tra ckers … and we have aided in the arrest of over 1,400 tra ckers.”

e Freedom 58 Project has an art exhibit, called “Faces of Freedom,” that consists of more than 230 paintings that highlight survivors’ stories and the anti-tra cking organizations that have supported them, according to the organization’s website. “A signi cant portion of Freedom 58’s art exhibit tells the story of LJI (Love Justice International) survivors and work,” the website states.

“ e idea is to give dignity to the most vulnerable in the world,” Swenson said.

More than 120 art pieces were on display at e Village Workspace, including pieces created by artist Jami Nix Rahn, who attended the event.

“In these paintings, my aim was to o er a voice to those silenced by their circumstances,” she said. “ ese visual narratives serve as a potent reminder that art possesses the unique ability to give voice to the voiceless, providing a platform for their stories to be seen and heard.”

She added, “Let us remember the power of art in depicting a world as it is and inspiring us to create a world as it should be — a world where freedom is not a privilege, but a right a orded to all.”

ing stories, will remain on display at e Village Workspace, 7173 S. Havana St., for community members to view.

“Art installations like this ensure that this story never goes away,”

Brown said. “It’s amazing to know that this is just down the street. I’m going to be bringing a lot of people by to see these stories and share them.”

Colorado’s human tra cking hotline is (866) 455-5075.

An estimated 150 people attended a free art exhibition, called “The Impact of Art,” on Feb. 21, 2024, at The Village Workspace in Centennial.

PHOTO BY TAYLER SHAW

CAFE 180

Of the calls, 11 were labeled as “unwanted homeless” in police records, while others were for welfare checks, mental health incidents, verbal disturbance and warrant pick-ups, among others.

Lares said a couple of calls to the police were related to instances where people broke into the facility. With few overnight shelters in the area, Lares said these break-ins were likely because the individuals needed a place to sleep.

She also called the police on some occasions related to mental illness or substance use situations that led to people yelling or calling names outside the building, which Lares said would scare other clientele away. In one instance, a person yelled at Lares and broke a plant pot inside the cafe, according to police records.

“We’d handle it as much as we could, but there were just times where we had to call instead of putting myself in danger or one of my employees in danger,” Lares said.

Two of the calls for service were related to overdoses, according to police records. In one case, a cafe worker had to employ naloxone, an opioidoverdose antidote, to revive someone who experienced an overdose in the cafe’s patio area, Lares said.

“He was sitting there, having a meal, and out of nowhere — zeroed

the dining space, and patrons had to clean up after themselves. ese guidelines were meant to create a space of community care and trust. Overall, respect was mandatory.

But outside, Lares and her team didn’t have the power to manage how people behaved, she said. is caused tension with neighbors in Englewood, since people would hang out outside of the restaurant, sometimes camping out all night or using drugs, she said.

“People saw us as a problem,” she said. “It was just like, ‘Well, at the cafe they’re all hanging out there because they’re letting them.’ It’s not that we were letting them, it’s just, it’s a public sidewalk — what can we do?”

more people using its services — bringing more mental health, physical health and behavioral emergencies — because of its location.

“Broadway is such a big street,” she said. “I think there’s more happening for them around us than there might be (in Littleton).”

She said Cafe 180 is close to stores, community centers, the bus stop and the South Platte River, where some people stay overnight.

Greenwood, who runs GraceFull Cafe, agreed that location plays a large role in the demand and challenges at Cafe 180.

out,” she said. “We had just had (naloxone) training.”

Lares said her team has also called the police for overdoses outside of the cafe, like at the bus stop in front of the restaurant.

During some months, Lares said, a lot of people who are experiencing homelessness tend to hang out and camp on the sidewalk in front of Cafe 180, by the bus stop. is created a challenging dynamic for the restaurant team, who felt like they could manage behavior within their space, but had less control of what was going on outside.

In the cafe, there were rules. People who did not pay for their meals were expected to volunteer their time to help keep the cafe clean. Shouting and swearing were prohibited in

Lares said the cafe employees and volunteers would go home around 3 p.m. and wouldn’t come back until 8 a.m. ey removed the picnic tables outside so people wouldn’t stay on the property overnight, but they couldn’t do much more than that to appease their neighbors, Lares said.

Greenwood, of Littleton’s GraceFull Cafe, said her team faces similar issues to Cafe 180. Its list of calls for service in 2023 included welfare checks, trespassing and several criminal mischief incidents, among others.

But less than ve miles away from Cafe 180, the call-for-service list related to GraceFull Cafe has only half as many calls. While there were 73 calls related to Cafe 180 last year, there were only 35 related to GraceFull Cafe.

Lares said she thinks Cafe 180 has

“I think they’re in a really challenging location,” she said, adding that nding needles and having people camping at the bus stop near Cafe 180 could make it more challenging to create a safe space.

GraceFull Cafe is not in a busy location — it is located on Curtice Street a block north of Littleton’s Main Street.

“We have great light rail access (near GraceFull Cafe), which is important because it helps the community we’re trying to reach access us,” Greenwood said. “But it’s a couple blocks away. We’re not on a main thoroughfare, and that makes a big di erence.”

New model increases impact

In its new model, Cafe 180 is still providing meals for people facing food insecurity, just in di erent places.

Cafe 180 Manager Diane Lares serves a bowl of soup.

PHOTO BY NINA JOSS

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CAFE 180

Instead of o ering free meals in its restaurant location, the cafe is partnering with local community centers Movement 5280 and Giving Heart, which assist people experiencing homelessness. Each week, the restaurant provides hundreds of meals to these locations.

Both organizations are within walking distance of Cafe 180, so community members who are accustomed to coming to the cafe can still access meals in the same area, Lares said. Neither community center has a functioning kitchen, she added, so the partnerships with Cafe 180 ll that gap in service.

Lares said partnering with these organizations helps connect community members to more services they might need, such as showers, computers, clothes, health services and laundry.

“We’ve gained such a love for our community members,” she said. “We wanted to partner where we’re still doing those meals, but how can we give them more? … And these facilities do that, so partnering up with them just felt (like) the right decision and the smart way for us to serve

more people.”

Lares said prior to the change in its service model, Cafe 180 was serving an average of 375 meals per week, with about half of them being served for free.

Now, the restaurant cooks about 1,375 meals per week, with about 300 of them being free.

is increase is because the team of volunteers is now focused on cooking larger quantities of food, which they can do faster than single-serve meals, Lares said.

“None of the volunteer work, none of the procedures have changed — but now we’re able to reach (more) people,” she said.

Cafe 180 also provides frozen and reheatable meals to Gelli’s Community Fridge, an organization that manages a community fridge on South Pearl Street in Denver where people can pick up free meals. Cafe 180 also has a program that provides meal kits to low-income families to cook at home.

Lares said the meal partnership schedule, combined with other free food providers in the area, o ers free meal opportunities on Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and ursdays. But, there are no places in Englewood to grab a free meal on Mondays, Fridays or Saturdays.

She said Cafe 180 and Gelli’s Com-

munity Fridge are working towards getting a fridge location approved in Englewood to ll the need for food on these days.

‘A team e ort’

While the decision to change its service model was a challenging one to make, Lares said the Cafe 180 team is excited about this new stage of its journey.

“It is sad because it has been our model for the last 13 years, so obviously, after so many years to have to change something, it’s tough,” she said.

But she believes that together, the community can get more done. Partnering with Movement 5280, Giving Heart, Gelli’s Community Fridge — and maybe future partners — is exciting to Lares.

“Now, it’s a team e ort,” she said. “I feel like anything as a team is just unstoppable … so I can only be excited for what’s to come, due to knowing that we want to spread our wings even more.”

While some people judge those who are experiencing homelessness — especially if they are also experiencing mental illness or substance use challenges — Lares said it is important to recognize the humanity in all people.

“Treat others as you’d like to be

treated,” she said. “When you really take the two (or) three minutes to get to know somebody’s name and ask how their day is going, it can make such a di erence.”

“I understand the housed community, how they might feel with a campsite going up or loitering because they have nowhere else to go,” she continued. “But put yourself in their shoes for two minutes, and think about how you’d like to be treated.”

Greenwood said she deeply respects Cafe 180’s work, and that they have served as a role model for her in developing her business. She said their decision to partner with community centers to better meet the needs of their changing community was healthy and encouraging.

“I know for a fact how passionate they are about food insecurity,” she said. “And that’s really, at the end of the day, what I think both of our entities are hanging our hat on.”

Cafe 180 is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for grab-and-go meals. It also o ers custom catering services, the proceeds of which go back to support the cafe and its work.

“We still believe in ‘Full belly. Full heart,’” Lares said. “We have not changed that concept about us.”

People interested in volunteering can sign up at cafe180.org/volunteer.

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THE SOUTH 50 FEET OF LOT 3 AND THE NORTH 5 FEET OF LOT 4, BLOCK 9, STARK BROS WOODLAWN ADDITION, SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

PARCEL ID NUMBER: 207716413003

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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, 04/10/2024, 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

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DATE: 12/08/2023

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:

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CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0539-2023

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

On December 15, 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) P23 INVESTMENT LIMITED, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 1, BLOCK 2, THE KNOLLS FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 7102 S. HARRISON CT, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/17/2024, 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: 2/22/2024

Last Publication: 3/21/2024

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: 12/15/2023

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 # 23CO00402-1

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 Notice No. 0539-2023

First Publication: 2/22/2024

Last Publication: 3/21/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0536-2023

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

On December 15, 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)

Carol A. Rigdon

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Live Well Financial, Inc., its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Carrington Mortgage Services LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

February 23, 2017

County of Recording

Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 02, 2017

Recording Information

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

D7024666

Original Principal Amount $381,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $135,149.13

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 as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 12, BLOCK 2, UHLMAN SUBDIVISION SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 3296 S Fox St, Englewood, CO 80110.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/17/2024, 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: 2/22/2024

Last Publication: 3/21/2024

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: 12/15/2023

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 # CO11046

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. 0536-2023

First Publication: 2/22/2024

Last Publication: 3/21/2024

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

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0527-2023

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

On December 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.

Original Grantor(s)

AARON J. BUNDY

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS INC.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC. Date of Deed of Trust May 25, 2017

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 02, 2017

Recording Information

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

D7061466

Original Principal Amount $95,946.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $95,174.43

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.

BUILDING 13, UNIT 8, AND PARKING UNIT 231, OTERO RIDGE CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR OTERO RIDGE CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED ON DECEMBER 28, 2000 AT RECEPTION NO. B0167417 AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON DECEMBER 28, 2000 AT RECEPTION NUMBER B0167418 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 2676 E OTERO PL. UNIT 8, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122-3445.

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

Public Notices

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/03/2024, 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: 2/8/2024

Last Publication: 3/7/2024

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: 12/05/2023

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:

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 # 00000009927294

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. 0527-2023

First Publication: 2/8/2024

Last Publication: 3/7/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0519-2023

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

On December 1, 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)

DAVID RUSSELL GRANDER AND VERA H. GRANDER

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

NEWREZ LLC

D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING

Date of Deed of Trust

May 12, 2005

County of Recording Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

May 18, 2005

Recording Information

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

B5071829

Original Principal Amount $311,598.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $173,733.11

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 1, BLOCK 3, CHERRY CREEK VISTA FILING NO. 17D, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 11840 EAST MAPLEWOOD AVENUE, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/03/2024, 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: 2/8/2024

Last Publication: 3/7/2024

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: 12/01/2023

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 # 00000009868076

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. 0519-2023

First Publication 2/8/2024

Last Publication 3/7/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0531-2023

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

On December 8, 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)

George E. Greene

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Washington Mutual Bank, FA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, National Association

Date of Deed of Trust

July 23, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 28, 2003

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3190858

Original Principal Amount $123,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $55,954.41

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: George E. Greene failed to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust. Such failure contstitutes a breach under the Note and Deed of Trust triggering the power of sale by the Public Trustee.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 1, BRITTANY HOMES - SOUTHLAWN GARDENS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 2150 W Hillside Ave., 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, 04/10/2024, 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: 2/15/2024

Last Publication: 3/14/2024

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: 12/08/2023

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:

Jessica J. Groen #40660

Sandra J. Nettleton #42411

Marcello G. Rojas #46396

Susan Hendrick #33196

Nigel G Tibbles #43177

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

Attorney File # CO230122

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. 0531-2023

First Publication: 2/15/2024

Last Publication: 3/14/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0525-2023

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given

with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On December 1, 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)

Jane Marie Baker AND Robert Leon Baker

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

August 12, 2022

County of Recording

Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust

August 22, 2022

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) E2087456

Original Principal Amount $1,456,200.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $412,339.51

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 7, BLOCK 1, BRIAR RIDGE FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 1427 W Briarwood Ave, 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, 04/03/2024, 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: 2/8/2024

Last Publication: 3/7/2024

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: 12/01/2023

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 # 23-031296

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. 0525-2023

First Publication: 2/8/2024

Last Publication: 3/7/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

City and County

Public Notice

CITY OF CENTENNIAL

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL WILL CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 2024-O-03, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE) CONCERNING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.

The City Council will consider the Ordinance at second reading and public hearing on March 19, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

The hearing will be held in City Council Chambers, Centennial Civic Center, 13133 East Arapahoe Road Centennial, CO 80112 at the above noted date and time.

Further information concerning the proposed Ordinance may be obtained by e-mailing centennialplanning@centennialco.gov or calling the City of Centennial Community Development Department at 303-754-3308.

Legal Notice No. 532617

First Publication: February 29, 2024

Last Publication: February 29, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE TOWN OF COLUMBINE, STATE OF COLORADO, THAT AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE SIXTY-FOURTH DAY BEFORE THE ELECTION, THERE WERE NOT MORE CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR OR TRUSTEES THAN OFFICES TO BE FILLED, INCLUDING CANDIDATES FILING AFFIDAVITS OF INTENT TO BE WRITE-IN CANDIDATES; THEREFORE, THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON APRIL 2, 2022, IS HEREBY CANCELLED.

THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES ARE DECLARED ELECTED:

MAYOR:

BRUCE MENK – 2 YEAR TERM

BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

MIKE GIESEN – 4 YEAR TERM

BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

DAVE HUELSKAMP – 4 YEAR TERM

BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

BETSY MCCAIN – 4 YEAR TERM

DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL

TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY /S/ J.D. MCCRUMB, TOWN CLERK

Legal Notice No. 532624

First Publication: February 29, 2024

Last Publication: February 29, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHALL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TRUSTEE BILL #2-2024 CONCERNING

Public Notices

FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION.

THE PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD BEFORE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AT THE COLUMBINE VALLEY TOWN HALL, 2 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD, COLUMBINE VALLEY, CO ON MARCH 19, 2024 AT 6:30 PM OR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE THEREAFTER AS THE AGENDA OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PERMITS. FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING (303) 795-1434.

THE TOWN TRUSTEES WILL CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF TRUSTEE BILL #2-2024 AT THEIR MEETING ON MARCH 19, 2024 FOLLOWING THE PUBLIC HEARING.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY /S/ J.D. MCCRUMB, TOWN CLERK

Legal Notice No. 532622

First Publication: February 29, 2024

Last Publication: February 29, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

CITY OF SHERIDAN

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

On the 12th day of February, 2024, the City Council of the City of Sheridan, Colorado, approved on final reading the following Ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO. 1 SERIES OF 2024

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHERIDAN, COLORADO, AMENDING ARTICLE XVII. F FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT OF CHAPTER 56 OF THE SHERIDAN MUNICIPAL CODE

Copies of aforesaid Ordinance are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Sheridan, 4101 South Federal Blvd., Sheridan, Colorado.

Legal Notice No. 532608

First Publication: February 29, 2024

Last Publication: February 29, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHALL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TRUSTEE BILL #3-2024

CONCERNING THE ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE.

THE PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD BEFORE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AT THE COLUMBINE VALLEY TOWN HALL, 2 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD, COLUMBINE VALLEY, CO ON MARCH 19, 2024 AT 6:30 PM OR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE THEREAFTER AS THE AGENDA OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PERMITS.

FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING (303) 795-1434.

THE TOWN TRUSTEES WILL CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF TRUSTEE BILL #3-2024 AT THEIR MEETING ON MARCH 19, 2024 FOLLOWING THE PUBLIC HEARING.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY /S/ J.D. MCCRUMB, TOWN CLERK

Legal Notice No. 532623

First Publication: February 29, 2024

Last Publication: February 29, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CASE NO GDP21-001, AESTHETIC LANDSCAPE / GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

PROPOSAL: Jeffery R. Opgenorth, applicant, on behalf of JCO Properties LLC, owner, has made an application to Arapahoe County for a General Development Plan for the property located at 2450 S Syracuse Way, Denver CO 80231. The 2.5-acre property is currently being used as a landscape recycling facility and a single-family residence. The applicant is requesting approval of a General Development Plan to formalize and enhance their existing facilities for equip-

ment storage and recycling operations. If this application is approved by the Board of County Commissioners, a Specific Development Plan and an Administrative Site Plan application will be required.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 9:30 A.M., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Arapahoe County Board of County Commission permits, a public hearing will be held; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described Case No. GDP21-001 Aesthetic Landscape / General Development Plan. The public hearing will be held at 5334 S Prince St, East Hearing Room, Littleton CO 80120, with the option to participate remotely. The agenda will typically be posted by the Friday afternoon preceding the hearing and can be viewed on our website at https://arapahoe. legistar.com/Calendar. You can also listen to, or speak at, the meeting by calling 1-855-4363656. To join the speaking queue, press *3 on the telephone keypad.

More information about this proposal is available at the offices of the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S Lima St., Centennial CO 80112 (please call ahead to schedule an appointment if you plan to walk-in), by calling 720-874-6650, or by emailing

planning@arapahoegov.com during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday).

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board

Legal Notice No. Arap 1310

First Publication: February 29, 2024

Last Publication: February 29, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHALL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TRUSTEE BILL #1-2024 CONCERNING A SECOND AMMENDMENT TO THE WILD PLUM PLAT.

THE PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD BEFORE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AT THE COLUMBINE VALLEY TOWN HALL, 2 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD, COLUMBINE VALLEY, CO ON MARCH 19, 2024 AT 6:30 PM OR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE THEREAFTER AS THE AGENDA OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PERMITS. FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING (303) 795-1434.

THE TOWN TRUSTEES WILL CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF TRUSTEE BILL #1-2024 AT THEIR MEETING ON MARCH 19, 2024 FOLLOWING THE PUBLIC HEARING.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY /S/ J.D. MCCRUMB, TOWN CLERK

Legal Notice No. 532621

First Publication: February 29, 2024

Last Publication: February 29, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice

ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Construction Contract for Quincy Avenue / Gun Club Road Intersection Project Project No. C15-022

ITB No. 19-30

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado shall make final settlement with SEMA Construction, Inc. for its work completed for Arapahoe County. The work performed under this contract generally consisted construction of the intersection of Quincy Avenue and Gun Club Road. Including paving, sidewalk, landscaping, and other site improvements.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has fur-

nished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed or any of its subcontractors or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used by SEMA Construction, Inc. or any of its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work done within Arapahoe County, whose claim has not been paid by SEMA Construction, Inc. or any of its subcontractors may file a claim with the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80166, at any time up to and including Monday, March 18, 2024.

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

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board

Legal Notice No. Arap 1315

First Publication: February 29, 2024

Last Publication: March 7, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 3826-107, C.R.S., that on February 8, 2024 final settlement with Insituform Technologies, Inc. will be made by South Englewood Sanitation District No. 1 for the “2023 Capital Improvement Program Project” subject to satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said facilities by the District. Any individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, limited liability company, partnership, association, or other legal entity that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or its subcontractor, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim with South Englewood Sanitation District No.

1, c/o, Darryl Farrington, Semple, Farrington, Everall &Case, PC, 1120 Lincoln Street #1308, Denver, CO 80203, on or before the date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to final settlement will release the District, its Board of Directors, officers, employees and agents of and from any and all liability for such claim.

s/s South Englewood Sanitation District

Legal Notice No. 532580

First Publication: February 22, 2024

Last Publication: February 22, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice

of the work done within Arapahoe County, whose claim has not been paid by Jalisco International, Inc or any of its subcontractors may file a claim with the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80166, at any time up to and including Monday, March 18, 2024.

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

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board

Legal Notice No. Arap 1316

First Publication: February 29, 2024

Last Publication: March 7, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE OF

CONTRACTOR’S FINAL SETTLEMENT

West Metro Fire Protection District –Headquarters Renovations

West Metro Fire Protection District 433 South Allison Parkway Lakewood, CO 80226

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that West Metro Fire Protection District is announcing completion of the following construction project:

West Metro Fire Protection District –Headquarters Renovations located at: 433 South Allison Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80226

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-26-107, the General Contractor, Mark Young Construction, LLC. and all contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, vendors and manufacturers who have provided any materials or labor in connection with this construction project, are hereby notified that Final Settlement on this construction project is scheduled for March 11, 2024. Final settlement will be held at the district headquarters, located at 433 South Allison Parkway Lakewood, CO 80226. The General Contractor, or any contractor, subcontractor, supplier, vendor and manufacturer who provided any materials or labor in connection with this construction project, and who claims to have not been paid for all or any portion of such materials or labor, shall submit a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to West Metro Fire Protection District on or before the date and time scheduled for final settlement. All claims shall be submitted in writing to:

West Metro Fire Protection District

c/o Jeremy Metz, Deputy Chief of Administration 433 South Allision Parkway Lakewood, CO 80226

By: /s/ Jeremy Metz, Deputy Chief of Administration

WEST METRO FIRE PROTETION DISTRICT

Legal Notice No. 532592

First Publication: February 22, 2024

Last Publication: February 29, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed or any of its subcontractors or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to

extent used by Jalisco International, Inc or any of its subcontractors in or about the performance

or all submittals.

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board

Legal Notice No. Arap 1314

First Publication: February 29, 2024

Last Publication: February 29, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S FINAL SETTLEMENT

Montessori Peaks Academy - North Building Upgrades #H55100C01

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 809 Quail Street, Bldg. #4 Lakewood, Colorado 80215

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Jefferson County School District No. R-1 is announcing completion of the following construction project:

Montessori Peaks AcademyNorth Building Upgrades #H55100C01 located at:

6054 South Kipling Pkwy Littleton, Colorado 80123

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-26-107, the General Contractor, HPM, Inc.. and all contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, vendors and manufacturers who have provided any materials or labor in connection with this construction project, are hereby notified that Final Settlement on this construction project is scheduled for March 11, 2024. Final settlement will be held at the district administration office, located at 809 Quail Street, Bldg. #4, Lakewood, Colorado 80215. The General Contractor, or any contractor, subcontractor, supplier, vendor and manufacturer who provided any materials or labor in connection with this construction project, and who claims to have not been paid for all or any portion of such materials or labor, shall submit a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to Jefferson County School District No. R-1 on or before the date and time scheduled for final settlement. All claims shall be submitted in writing to:

Timothy J Reed Executive Director, Facilities & Constructions Management

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 809 Quail Street, Bldg. #4 Lakewood, Colorado. 80214

By: /s/ Timothy Reed, Executive Director, Facilities & Constructions Management

Legal Notice No. 532595

First Publication: February 22, 2024

Last Publication: February 29, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Summons

ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ITB 24-11 Street Milling Program Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting Arapahoe County is seeking Construction Services for Street Milling.

The Invitation to Bid RFP-24-11, Street Milling Program, document can be obtained on www. bidnetdirect.com/colorado. Questions and electronic submissions will be accepted online via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at www. bidnetdirect.com/colorado.

Submittals must be received electronically no later than 10:00 a.m. local time on March 7, 2023.

The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any

Public Notices

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. **

Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil Unit of the Sheriff’s Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

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

DATED in Colorado this 2nd day of January, 2024.

Tyler S. Brown Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff

ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC

1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202

Legal Notice No. 532478

First Publication: February 1, 2024

Last Publication: February 29, 2024

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

Public Notice

COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 1790 West Littleton Blvd. Littleton, CO 80120 303/645-6600

Case No.: 2018C038478 Div.: A2

Autovest, L.L.C., Plaintiff vs. SHUNEQUA NICOLE BROWN, Defendant

REVIVER BY PUBLICATION NOTICE TO DEFENDANT /JUDGMENT DEBTOR

THIS MATTER coming on before the Court upon the motion of the Plaintiff styled “Motion for Revivor of Judgment,” and the Court having read said motion and now being duly apprised in the premises, NOW THEREFORE

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Clerk of this Court shall, and is ordered and directed to, issue to Defendant, SHUNEQUA NICOLE BROWN, the “Notice to Show Cause Pursuant to CRCP 354(h)” requiring said Defendant to show cause within 14 (fourteen) days from the service of such Notice, pursuant to CRCP 354(h), if any he/she has, why the Judgment heretofore entered in this matter on May 29, 2018 shall not be revived with like force and effect.

WHEREAS, Plaintiff has moved this Court pursuant to CRCP 354(h) to revive the Judgment entered in the instant matter on, May 29, 2018 NOW THEREFORE

IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED, that Plaintiff, Autovest, L.L.C., shall have and take of defendant, SHUNEQUA NICOLE BROWN Judgment in the instant matter on this date with like force and effect as on the date the Judgment was entered heretofore on May 29, 2018.

Defendant shall show cause within fourteen (14) days from the service of this “Notice to Show Cause Pursuant to CRCP 354(h)”, if any the Defendant has, why the Judgment heretofore entered should not be revived with like force and effect.

Attorney for Plaintiff

Legal Notice No. 532547

First Publication: February 8, 2024

Last Publication: March 7, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals

Public Notice

Holly Dental Associates, 8010 S Holly St

#100, Centennial CO 80122 will be destroying inactive records/charts for the years 2013 and 2014. Records will be available for pick up until April 8th 2024.

Legal Notice No. 532564

First Publication: February 15, 2024

Last Publication: March 7, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice to Creditors

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Isidro Fimbres, Deceased

Case Number: 2024PR3

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before Monday, June 17, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Barbara Willingham Personal Representative

4235 S Inca St. Englewood, Co. 80110

Legal Notice No. 532567

First Publication: February 15, 2024

Last Publication: February 29, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Robert C. Roth, aka Robert C. Roth, Jr., Deceased

Case Number: 2024PR030153

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 June 29, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

David A. Roth, Personal Representative

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

Legal Notice No. 532618

First Publication: February 29, 2024

Last Publication: March 14, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of BRAD RODRIC WILLEMS, aka BRAD R WILLEMS, aka BRAD WILLEMS, Deceased

Case Number: 2024PR030044

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 June 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Julie D Edwards, Personal Representative c/o Katherine K. Fontenot, Esq., Attorney for Personal Representative Robinson & Henry, P.C. 7555 E. Hampden Ave. Suite 600 Denver, CO 80231

Legal Notice No. 532589

First Publication: February 22, 2024

Last Publication: March 7, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

District Court, Arapahoe, Colorado 7325 S Potomac St Centennial, CO 80112

In the Matter of the Estate of: TERRY LOU ECHELBERGER a/k/a TERRY L. ECHELBERGER, a/k/a TERRY ELCHELBERGER, a/k/a TERRY L. TAYLOR, a/k/a TERRY TAYLOR, Deceased

Attorney: Joseph N. Harrell, #52695 Thomas N. Scheffel & Associates, P.C. 3801 E. Florida Ave., Suite 600 Denver, CO 80210

Phone: (303) 759-5937

Fax: (303) 759-9726

E-mail: jharrell@tnslaw.com

Case Number: 2024PR030169

NOTICE OF HEARING WITHOUT APPEARANCE BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401(c), C.R.S

To: Gary Dean Echelberger

Last Known Address, if any: Unknown

A hearing without appearance on the APPLICATION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES for Appointing Sara Elizabeth Echelberger and Joyce Ann Beason as co-personal representatives of the Estate of Terry Lou Echelberger will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:

Date: Thursday, March 21th,

2024 Time: 8:00AM

Address: District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112

Legal Notice No. 532573

First Publication: February 22, 2024

Last Publication: March 7, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Matter of the Estate of: Roy Everett Keener, a/k/a Roy E. Keener, a/k/a Roy Keener, Deceased Case Number 2024PR30024

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Aragahoe County, Colorado on or before July 1, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Patrick R. Thiessen, Reg No 40185

Attorney to the Personal Representative

Frie Arndt Danborn & Thiessen, P.C. 7400 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 201 Arvada, Colorado 80003

Legal Notice No. 532605

First Publication: February 29, 2024

Last Publication: March 14, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of WILLIAM JAMES MARTIN, JR., AKA WILLIAM J. MARTIN, AKA MARTIN WILLIAM JR, AKA MARTIN WILLIAM, AKA BILL MARTIN, Deceased

Case Number: 2023 PR 596

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the

representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Patty Davis, Personal Representative

Personal Representative 3650 South Federal Ave. Englewood, Colorado 80110

Legal Notice No. 532576

First Publication: February 22, 2024

Last Publication: March 7, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Catherine Casey, Deceased

Case Number: 2024PR56

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before Monday, June 17, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Catherine Curtiss

Personal Representative

3237 E. Phillips Drive Centennial, Colorado 80122

Legal Notice No. 532572

First Publication: February 15, 2024

Last Publication: February 29, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of ANDREW PETER VANDER PLOEG a/k/a ANDREW P. VANDER PLOEG, a/k/a ANDREW VANDER PLOEG, Deceased

Case Number: 2023PR31367

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to thethe District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

SUSAN KEESEN, Personal Representative

1 Canon Drive Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 532599

First Publication: February 22, 2024

Last Publication: March 7, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of ALICE MAY CHADDERTON, a/k/a ALICE M. CHADDERTON, Deceased Case Number:24PR30094

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before Monday, June 24, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Cynthia G. Levine, Personal Representative

Patrick A. Schilken, P.C.

7936 E. Arapahoe Court #2800 Centennial, CO 80112

Legal Notice No. 532575

First Publication: February 22, 2024

Last Publication: March 7, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of KRISTINA LYNN FABRICIUS, a/k/a KRISTINA L. FABRICIUS, a/k/a KRISTINA FABRICIUS, a/k/a KRIS FABRICIUS, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30083

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

Bennie L. Fabricius

Personal Representative

3105 New Hope Drive Billings, Montana 59102

or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 1, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Bennie L. Fabricius, Personal Representative

3105 New Hope Drive Billings, MT 59102

Legal Notice No. 532610

First Publication: February 29, 2024

Last Publication: March 14, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Marie Lloyda Dill, a/k/a Marie L. Dill, a/k/a Marie Dill, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30132

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 June 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

/s/ R. Eric Solem

Anne Renee Cordova, Personal Representative for the Estate of Marie Lloyda Dill c/o Solem Woodward & McKinley, PC 750 W Hampden Ave, Suite 505 Englewood, CO 80110

Legal Notice No. 532601

First Publication: February 22, 2024

Last Publication: March 7, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Judith L. Goebel, /k/a Judith Lynn Goebel, a/k/a Judith Goebel, a/k/a Judy L Goebel, a/k/a Judy Lynn Goebel, a/k/a Judy Goebel, Deceased Case Number 2024 PR 30156

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 June 15, 2024.

Annette M. Montoya, Personal Representative

1595 S. Fillmore Street Denver Colorado 80210

Legal Notice No. 532570

First Publication: February 15, 2024

Last Publication: February 29, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Gary H. Hammerlund, Deceased

Case Number: 2024PR030135

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 June 24, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Heidi Jo Troutman

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

Legal Notice No. 532584

First Publication: February 22, 2024

Last Publication: March 7, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JASON M. PAULSON, also known as JASON MICHAEL PAULSON, and JASON PAULSON, Deceased

Case Number: 2024PR30087

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 Monday, June 17, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Samuel A. Ptak, Personal Representative 421 Willow Avenue Eaton, CO 80615

Legal Notice No. 532558

First Publication: February 15, 2024

Last Publication: February 29, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of MARY L. HISS, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30730

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 June 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

John J. Vierthaler, Attorney to the Personal Representative 8441 W. Bowles Ave., Ste. 210 Littleton, CO 80123

Legal Notice No. 532594

First Publication: February 22, 2024

Last Publication: March 7, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Scott David Hughson, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30108

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of ARAPAHOE County, Colorado on or before Monday, June 24, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Vicki Jean Shoemaker

Personal Representative

Public Notices

3258 Bluebird Lane Coloma, Michigan, 49038

Legal Notice No. 532582

First Publication: February 22, 2024

Last Publication: March 7, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of EILEEN F. MARKLAND, a/k/a EILEEN MARKLAND, Deceased

Case Number: 2024-PR-30151

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 June 24, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Christopher P. Seerveld, Attorney for Personal Representative 8400 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 1040 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 532600

First Publication: February 22, 2024

Last Publication: March 7, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Sandra L. Bretall, a/k/a Sandra Lynn Bretall, a/k/a Sandra L. Coryell, a/k/a Sandra Lynn Coryell, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30155

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before Monday, July 1, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Susan Barbaro, Personal Representative 333 Stone Mountain Way Denver, NC 28037

Legal Notice No. 532613

First Publication: February 29, 2024

Last Publication: March 14, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of CARLA JEAN LAUFER, Deceased

Case Number: 24PR030171

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 1, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Debra L. Bowman, Personal Representative Patrick A. Schilken, P.C. 7936 E. Arapahoe Court #2800 Centennial, CO 80112

Legal Notice No. 532606

First Publication: February 29, 2024

Last Publication: March 14, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Raymond Roger Agnew, aka Raymond R. Agnew, aka Raymond Agnew Deceased

Case Number: 24PR30188

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mary Handy, Personal Representative c/o 6060 Greenwood Plaza Blvd #200

Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 532591

First Publication: February 22, 2024

Last Publication: March 7, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of MICHAEL HARRY SELINFREUND, A/K/A MICHAEL H. SELINFREUND, A/K/A MICHAEL SELINFREUND, Deceased

Case Number: 2024 PR 30054

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 July 1, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Vincent C. Ramos, Personal Representative c/o Chayet & Danzo, LLC

650 S. Cherry Street, Suite 710 Denver, CO 80246

Legal Notice No. 532609

First Publication: February 29, 2024

Last Publication: March 14, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Carol J. Robbins, Deceased

Case Number: N/A

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative on or before June 24, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Judith Rose, Personal Representative 6573 S Clermont Ct. Centennial, CO 80121

Legal Notice No. 532602

First Publication: February 22, 2024

Last Publication: March 7, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of PAUL BRUCE SUTFIN, a/k/a PAUL B. SUTFIN, a/k/a PAUL SUTFIN, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30168

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before Monday, June 24, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Eric Paul Sutfin, Personal Representative 4059 E. 17th Ave Denver, CO 80220

Legal Notice No. 532577

First Publication: February 22, 2024

Last Publication: March 7, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Name Changes

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on January 29, 2024, 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 Stuart Katharine Lowden be changed to Stuart Katharine Nichols

Case No.: 24C100089

By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532562

First Publication: February 15, 2024

Last Publication: February 29, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on February 5, 2024, 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 Rose Marie Hebert be changed to Rosemarie Hebert

Case No.: 2024C100106

By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532583

First Publication: February 22, 2024

Last Publication: March 7, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on January 22, 2024, 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 VIRGIL LEE ANDERSON III be changed to Virgil-Lee III Anderson Case No.: 24C100062

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532566

First Publication: February 15, 2024

Last Publication: February 29, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on January 29, 2024, 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 Hunter Bryce Kinchen be changed to Hunter Bryce Heth Case No.: 24C100092

By: Kim Boswell, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532581

First Publication: February 22, 2024

Last Publication: March 7, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on February 9, 2024, 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 Dang Huy Pham be changed to Kaden Pham Case No.: 23CV172

By: DF Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532612

First Publication: February 29, 2024

Last Publication: March 14, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

County Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112

In the Matter of the Petition of:

Parent/ Petitioner: Nina Scheideman

For Minor Child: Wiley Glenn Walsh

To Change the Child’s Name to: Wiley Glenn Scheideman Case Number: 24CV8

NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT BY PUBLICATION

Notice to: Lee Henry Walsh, non-custodial parent.

Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows:

Date: March 8, 2024

Time: 12:00 p.m. (noon)

Location: 7325 S. Potomac Street

Centennial, Colorado 80112

For the purpose of requesting a change of name for Wiley Glenn Walsh

At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child.

Legal Notice No. 532560

First Publication: February 8, 2024

Last Publication: February 22, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on January 24, 2024, 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 Zachary Craig Sleeth be changed to Zachary Gunnar Van Dyke

Case No.: 24 C 100071

By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532561

First Publication: February 15, 2024

Last Publication: February 29, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on February 6, 2024, 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 Elroi Zemene Gediyon be changed to Elroy Zemene Gediyon Case No.: 24 C 100134

By: Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. LI123456

First Publication: February 29, 2024

Last Publication: March 14, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on February x, 2024, 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 Chala Yoseph Dura be changed to Yakob Yoseph Dura

Case No.: 24C100026

By: Sarah Ingemansen Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532568

First Publication: February 15, 2024

Last Publication: February 29, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on February 13, 2024, 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 Evan Edward Adolf be changed to Evan Edward Wolf

Case No.: 24C100118

By: Sarah Ingmensen Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532611

First Publication: February 29, 2024

Last Publication: March 14, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on January 19, 2024, 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 Kassaw Alene Adam be changed to Kedir Getahun Hussein Case No.: 24C100058

By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532590

First Publication: February 22, 2024

Last Publication: March 7, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on February 7, 2024, 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 Laura Kroger be changed to Laura Daily Case No.: 24C100139

By: Kim Boswell, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532585

First Publication: February 22, 2024

Last Publication: March 7, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on February 7, 2024, 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 PUSPA PAUDEL be changed to PUSHPA PAUDEL

Case No.: 24C100129

By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 532596

First Publication: February 22, 2024

Last Publication: March 7, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Children Services (

Adoption/Guardian/Other)

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO

Petition to Disclaim Paternity Case No. 2023JV429

In the Interest of: Cleo Graham

Petitioner: Cydney Graham V.

Respondent: Montree Wyatt

You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in this Court in which it is represented that the Petitioner is disclaiming that Montree Wyatt is the biological father the named children in the Petition. The Petition, requests that the Court enter judgment and grant such further relief as the Court deems proper, including requiring you to pay costs of this action.

Legal Notice No. 532529

First Publication: February 1, 2024

Last Publication: February 29, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent ###

PFAEFFLE

because you are thankful (for) being able to do those things. And then, you know, in the back of my head, the 18-year-old is screaming, ‘Let’s go faster!’”

Cathy said that when Chuck rides, he grins and laughs uncontrollably and joyfully. As the two of them talked in the basement, his childlike joy spilled into many more topics. In fact, one of the things that makes Chuck most excited in life is what covers the walls of the room — relics of his career in aerospace.

“It’s just something that has always been in my soul — to y,” he said. “And then things associated with that were of interest to me.”

Chuck jokes that Leap Day probably played a role in what became his 50-year-long career. An understanding of planetary motion was crucial to explain his birthday to childhood friends.

After earning his degree in aerospace engineering, Chuck worked at an aerospace company that evolved into Northrop Grumman. ere, he was involved with building aircrafts for the U.S. Navy.

He then moved on to what is now Lockheed Martin, working in the satellite program. He worked on satellites that orbit, photograph and map planets and other solar system activity, such as comets and solar wind. He was even part of the last servicing mission for the famous Hubble Space Telescope, which captures images of planets, stars and galaxies.

Chuck said his favorite part of his work was the “cool factor” of being a part of such fascinating aerospace

technology and space missions.

“ ere’s just no way to describe it otherwise — it’s just so cool that you could be involved with all of these things,” he said.

Aerospace even brought Chuck and Cathy together. She worked on an executive director’s sta and in the satellite technology testing labs, and they met at work.

e two share a mindset that a person is never too old to have fun and embrace life. ey have even gotten several tattoos together, and they want more. One is a Jolly Roger on Chuck’s right calf, which ties into the pirate decorations on his walls.

“Why should you not do something just because you reach a certain age?” Cathy said. “ at’s ridiculous. If you want to do it, why not?”

Recently retired, Chuck stays more than entertained. In the mornings, he goes to the backyard to feed the squirrels, sometimes even letting them sit on his shoulder. When he’s not biking, he enjoys taking photos, cooking for Cathy and spending hours in his shed xing the wind chimes that have fallen apart in the couple’s backyard.

“ ere’s just so many things,” Chuck said. “Learning never ends.

ere’s always something new.”

More likely than his birthday, Chuck thinks his perspective on life comes from his father.

“ at perspective of — the glass isn’t even half-full but you see it that way — that may just be something that’s genetic in me as well,” he said. “You try to see the bright side of things.”

Chuck is carrying a lifetime’s worth of wisdom into his 18th birthday on Leap Day.

“And the 29th?” he said. “Yeah, maybe that just is kind of a turbocharger for it at times.”

In August 2023, Chuck Pfae e mountain biked down Pikes Peak, the famed fourteener that hovers over Colorado Springs. COURTESY PHOTO

Cathy and Chuck Pfae e smile with their dog, Leia. Going along with the space theme, the dog was, indeed, named after the princess in Star Wars. PHOTO BY NINA JOSS