How a local church is combating loneliness and the high cost of food
BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
In the basement of a church, about 100 people gather in a large room to enjoy the company of others – and a free dinner.
Many guests look forward to the meal, on the last Tuesday of each month, knowing they can count on it in times when many of their days may lack a healthy meal, or bring no food at all.
e free community dinner at the First Presbyterian Church of Littleton started in 2017 after church member Lynda Kizer heard a voice tell her to start feeding her community, she said.
“My favorite thing is to see the joy and excitement of the guests arriving, and that will never change,” Kizer said. “ ey look forward to this. And to think that you can offer something that’s so simple, as a meal, and give people that much joy is very ful lling.”
Since its rst meal, which 11 people attended during a hailstorm, the event has grown to serve about 100 people a month, and sometimes more.
It is run entirely by volunteers,
including Kizer, who coordinates it. Volunteer Ruth Mandrell creates the menu and spends a day or more cooking in the church’s industrial kitchen with other volunteers.
“Everything is cooked from scratch,” Kizer said, even the salad dressing. “We know all the ingredients. We are determined that it’s healthy, and it also reduces the costs.”
Meals have included spaghetti, green chili and chicken casserole, meatloaf and mashed potatoes, barbecue chicken and more. e team also puts together special meals for holiday months, like ham for Easter, chili for Halloween and turkey for anksgiving. And,
Littleton returns to marijuana sales tax question
Voters may decide this fall if percentage should increase
BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Littleton City Council members are poised to add a question to November’s ballot that would ask voters if they would fund public safety and mental health partnerships by increasing a tax on recreational marijuana.
If the question seems familiar, that’s because it is.
Last year, the City Council mulled the same idea. Members were talking about adding a marijuana retail tax question to the ballot, but switched gears at the last minute to support a Tax Payer’s Bill of Rights-related ballot measure. e rationale was that the city wanted to keep voters focused on one issue.
“We pulled back because we realized
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People enjoy a free community dinner at the First Presbyterian Church of Littleton.
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New opioid addiction treatment clinic in Sheridan aims to save lives
BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Individuals who walk in the front door of a new business on South Federal Boulevard can start their journeys toward recovery from opioid addiction.
e new addiction treatment center is the second location of Community Medical Services in Colorado, with the national private company set to open ve more clinics in the Denver area this year. Although the company calls its new location Community Medical Services Englewood, the clinic is technically located within the city of Sheridan.
“ ese clinics are here to help the community,” said Regional Manager Jesus Godinez. “We are hoping to treat people, save lives and have them become active members of their community again.”
ere were 1,160 opioid overdose deaths in Colorado in 2022, according to the most recent numbers available from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Of those, 150 overdose deaths happened in Arapahoe County.
Godinez said clients who decide they want to start recovery can walk in for services at any time the facility is open on Monday through Saturday.
At the clinic, clients will meet with a medical provider to discuss their medical history and substance use and will then be prescribed medication for recovery.
Clients take their medication in front of a nurse at the clinic as many as six times a week. In some cases, clients may be given their medication at the clinic via injection. After consistent treatment, clients may earn the right to take medication home with them, Godinez said. e clinic accepts Medicaid and
The clinic located at 4384 S. Federal Blvd. is open from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays, and from 7-10 a.m. on Saturdays. It is closed on Sundays. More information is available at https://communitymedicalservices. org/locations/addiction-treatmentenglewood-colorado/.
Treatment services are also available at the Aurora clinic at 14300 E. Exposition Ave. New clinics are also planned to open in Greenwood Village, Lakewood, Northglenn, Westminster and Aurora this year.
is planning to receive most major private insurance and eventually Medicare, Godinez said. ere is a private payment option based on annual income for those who do not have insurance, he added. e clinic also has state funding and grants that it can use in some cases to help people pay for services.
e clinic is equipped with several therapy rooms, where clients meet with counselors who will support them on their recovery journeys.
Clients will meet with counselors on a monthly basis at a minimum and as frequently as they want beyond that.
“With the counselor, they will develop a treatment plan and do some goal-setting,” Godinez said.
“ ere’s no goal too small, no goal too big.”
Beyond recovery, clients may set goals related to family matters, employment, nances or other areas of life. e clinic also o ers group therapy and hopes to create groups based on clients’ needs.
“If there’s a need for a domestic violence group, if there’s a need for LGBTQ+ groups, if there’s a need for expecting moms … We can build those groups at any point,” Godinez said.
Kit Matzke, a harm reduction health educator at Arapahoe Coun-
ty Public Health, attended a ribboncutting event for the new clinic. She said she was happy to see Community Medical Services expanding because the company works with a “harm reduction framework,” which is not the case for all recovery clinics.
“Having a punitive approach doesn’t work for everyone,” she said.
At the clinic, if a person tests positive on a drug test during their treatment, they are not prevented from receiving services.
“You just have a discussion with therapists, or counselors … to see how they could support you better,” Matzke said.
Godinez said this approach stems from the belief that relapse is a part of recovery.
“We are not here to say, ‘Oh, you tested abnormal? You now are kicked out of treatment,’” he said. “We are, ‘What happened? … Let’s kind of talk about what caused that relapse, so we can try to prevent it in the future.’”
Godinez said he is pleased with the sense of collaboration he feels in the community and with the state government in addressing opioid addiction in Colorado. For him, the need for clinics like this is undeniable.
“Without them, I personally would have probably lost family members,” he said. “I get to now have that relationship with my loved ones because of treatment programs like this. And so, I know if
that happened for me, it’s happening for other people out there.”
Addiction does not discriminate, he said, and he wants to make sure as many people as possible know that treatment centers like this one exist.
“A lot of people just think that there is no other solution other than continuing to use, and that is not the case,” he said. “ ere are places out there, and we just gotta spread the word and make sure people know that we are here and ready to help … If you decide at any point that you’re ready for treatment, you can walk in and start that at any given time.”
A therapy room at the new Community Medical Services clinic has two loveseats and inspirational quotes on the walls.
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Regional Manager Jesus Godinez gives a tour at the new Community Medical Services opioid addiction treatment center open house on July 23.
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When I first read about this project in an email newsletter called “The Briefcase,” I checked the calendar to make sure it wasn’t April 1st. Disbelieving what I read, I Googled the topic and found countless trade and general audience publications about the project (none of them in Denver), and none saying it was a joke.
Yes, Costco has acquired a 5acre site in South Los Angeles that was formerly occupied by a church, and they announced last year that they were partnering with Thrive Living to build a Costco warehouse store on the site with 800 apartments, many of them “affordable” above and around it. The parking will be in two underground levels.
addressing the country’s and Colorado’s extreme shortage of affordable housing.
With many low-income areas being “food deserts,” bringing a Costco to the Baldwin Hills neighborhood south of downtown Los Angeles sounds like it helps to address that problem as well. Here in our own metro area, I can think of several lower income neighborhoods that could benefit from a project that brings both affordable housing and affordable food shopping to the same location. And I suspect that some developer could assemble a 5-acre parcel to carry that off — and that we have developers committed to
affordable housing to replicate the Los Angeles project if Thrive Living isn’t ready to do it themselves.
In the L.A. project, 184 of the 800 apartments are to be set aside for lowincome families. It could be expected
On its website, Thrive Living describes itself as a national brand currently pursuing a mission of building workforce housing in markets experiencing severe affordability gaps. They are an affiliate of Magnum Real Estate Group, “a vertically integrated real estate company which has developed $5.5 billion of real estate, including a wide range of ground-up residential rental and for-sale apartments, adaptive re-use and historic conversions, student housing, community facility development, retail, and light office.”
It was coincidental that I read about their Los Angeles project with Costco on the same day that Governor Gavin Newsome announced a statewide plan in California to crack down on homeless encampments.
Here in the metro Denver area, we have seen a real surge in the construction of multi-story “transit-oriented developments” but it never occurred to me that Costco or other “big box” stores on multi-acre site could also be a venue for
that many of the residents will be Costco employees, whether or not they qualify as “low income.”
According to CoStar, the site is in the “Inglewood / South L.A.” retail market,, where the apartment vacancy rate is 4.4%, and the average rent of $1,650 per month is considerably lower than the Los Angeles average of $2,191 per month.
As usual, I will publish links to this project in the posting of this column at http://RealEstateToday.substack.com.
We Now Know How Buyer Agent Compensation Will Be Handled in Colorado
The much discussed NAR Settlement of March 15, 2024 requires that Realtorowned MLSs, of which REcolorado is one, remove all mention of buyer agent (or “co-op”) commissions from listings by August 17th, and REcolorado has announced that they will comply even earlier — on August 6th. Buyer agent compensation fields will disappear from listings, and no mention of buyer agent compensation can be included in public remarks or other text fields.
The sharing of commissions between listing agents and buyer agents may be banned, but the settlement specifically says that sellers can still offer to pay buyer’s agents. Listing contracts, buyer agency contracts and the contracts to buy and sell listings had to change, and revisions to those documents were released in mid-July by the Colorado Real Estate Commission, for use starting in August. Signed contracts are “grandfathered,” but all new contracts must be written using the new forms.
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The new forms no longer state that the listing brokerage will share the listing commission with a buyer’s brokerage. Instead, a 2nd paragraph states that the seller will offer x% or x dollars compensation to a licensed broker who represents a buyer. A 3rd paragraph then states that the listing commission stated in the 1st paragraph will be reduced by the amount of the compensation paid to a buyer’s broker.
It’s a simple and logical work-around. At right is a sign rider I created which complies with this change. I have printed several variations of this sign rider with different percentages to accommodate whatever compensation the sellers we work with want to offer, including
one that doesn’t specify a percentage.
The brochures in the brochure box and the web pages we create for each listing will also have this information, so buyers will know what’s being offered.
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You’ve seen TV ads, no doubt, for Angi.com, and I like them as a resource because they survey every client about the service provided and price charged by the vendors they recommend. Those vendors are incentivized to do good work, because they want to get more referrals from Angi.
I also recommend calling your trusted
Realtor (me, for example) to get referrals and, importantly, to tell the vendor that you were referred. That way, they will, just like the Angi vendor, want to make you happy so they get more referrals.
The most risky thing you can do (other than what I described in the first paragraph) is to do online searching for vendors. Without a focus on getting repeat business or referrals, the vendor you find on-line could disappoint you.
5 tips to dip your toes into fly fishing in Colorado
BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Driving past almost any body of water at this time of year, it’s common to see people standing in it, knee-deep, with a rod in hand and a net sticking out of their pack.
Many Coloradans are heading to the water to go y shing, a method that uses an arti cial y to try to imitate a sh’s food source. In Colorado, people can y sh on streams, rivers, lakes and ponds.
“ is time of year, almost every waterway in Colorado is shing well,” said Blake Katchur, a manager at Anglers All, a y shop in Littleton. “It’s a great time of year to get out and explore.”
Although y shing can be done year-round in Colorado, the late summer is an especially good time of year to go, Katchur said. After high water levels during mountain runo season, many rivers are returning to safer levels and becoming prime spaces for insects and sh to thrive, he said.
For amateur anglers or those wanting to try y shing for the rst time, Katchur recommends these tips.
Visit your local fly shop
Local y shops, Katchur said, are centers of expertise for anyone looking to dip their toes into the sport.
“ e guys and gals that work at your local y shop sh every chance that they get,” he said. “ ey know the waterways and the areas better than anybody, and they can help guide any kind of beginner into … the type of shing that they want to do or the places that they want to go.”
Take a class
While some beginners may want to go out for a dedicated day of y shing, others may be more interested in shing a little bit on a family camping trip or a mountain hike. Fly shop employees will be able to give advice on the best equipment and destinations no matter what a person’s needs are, Katchur said.
Anglers All has a location in Littleton and one in Denver, Katchur said. In Golden and Castle Rock, Golden Fly Shop o ers similar services. Front Range Anglers in Boulder, Charlie’s Fly Box in Arvada and Arbor Anglers in Lafayette are other local shops across the Front Range. Katchur said many mountain towns also have their own y shops.
Many local y shops will o er classes for beginners, Katchur said, which can be a great way to learn the basics of the sport.
ose classes can include knot tying, bug entomology — the study of insects — rigging a rod, casting and more.
“Casting is one of the biggest hurdles when you’re beginning to y sh,” he said. “Learning the basics of casting will really help you have a fun day on the water without the frustration and tangles that you might have otherwise.”
Casting in y shing is di erent from other shing methods, as it often uses a longer and heavier line and focuses on casting the line, with
the y following. In other kinds of shing, Katchur said, the focus is on casting the lure or bait.
Many nd the rhythmic motion of a y shing cast to be relaxing and even therapeutic, according to a y shing training video from outdoor gear company Orvis, and it takes practice to get it right.
Many beginner y shing classes don’t take students out to the water — there’s a lot you can learn without needing a shing permit, Katchur said. e beginner class at Anglers All takes place in a classroom and outside to practice casting on the lawn, he said.
People who are 16 or older need a shing license from Colorado Parks and Wildlife to sh.
Keep it simple
As a person advances in the sport, y shing can become a complicated activity with many strategies and types of gear, Katchur said. But as a beginner, it’s best to keep things simple.
He recommends starting with a beginner y shing kit that includes a rod, a y reel, a y line and a case. ese kits are a good way to start o without spending too much money, he said.
Although many more advanced y shers may wear waterproof boots and waders, Katchur said a lot of shing can be done with tennis shoes, sandals or hiking boots.
Fly fishing is a method that uses an artificial fly to try to imitate a fish’s food source. In Colorado, people can fly fish on streams, rivers, lakes and ponds.
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there is always dessert.
If there is enough food, guests can have second servings or take a to-go box, Mandrell said.
When the church started the event, the organizers expected most of the guests to be people experiencing homelessness, Mandrell said. Although some unhoused people came, the organizers were surprised to welcome many people simply struggling to a ord food.
Many who came were seniors or people with disabilities from nearby a ordable housing complexes. Some were single parents with children, she said.
“It was just amazing, the need we saw in people that you don’t think are that needy,” Mandrell said. “ ey have an apartment, you know? ey have a Social Security check. But guess what? It runs out at the end of the month.”
Along with the need for food, Kizer said the meals have highlighted the need for community.
with tablecloths and decorations, and guests eat o of glass dishes and silverware.
ere is also a volunteer “table host” at each table to assist guests who need help going through the bu et line and to keep the conversations going.
As they continue to run the event, Kizer and Mandrell said they have seen grocery costs skyrocket since the depths of the pandemic.
“When we started back up, we were appalled,” Kizer said.
Brainstorming ways to make the event sustainable for the long term, Kizer has started to ask for nancial support from the city to run their event. Since it is entirely run by volunteers and takes place in the church, the only cost is food, Kizer said.
In 2023, the city granted the church a $1,400 grant to support the community dinner. In 2024, the church received $1,750 from the city.
In the rst six months of 2024, Kizer said the church has spent about $2,250 on meals and has served 488 guests.
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“ e majority of our guests … come from the a ordable housing around this church, and many of them — in fact, probably 80% of those people — live alone,” she said.
“So, they’re not only hungry, but they’re lonely. ey have nobody to share a meal with. So, this is like getting ready to go to e Brown Palace for a nice dinner.”
To give guests the best possible experience, Kizer said the volunteers treat them like they are in a fancy restaurant. e tables are decorated
Despite the costs and work involved in running the event, both Kizer and Mandrell said they love being a part of it. ey know it makes a di erence in people’s lives, and they want to keep making it.
“I think what keeps me going is just the need,” Mandrell said. “ e thought of quitting and not having it and all the people who would miss it — you know, I can’t do it.”
No reservations are necessary for the dinner and everybody is welcome, Kizer said. Dinner is served from 6-7 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month.
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Lynda Kizer explains features of the industrial kitchen at the First Presbyterian Church of Littleton.
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that we needed to place a di erent measure on the ballot,” City Manager Jim Becklenberg said at a recent study session.
at TABOR measure passed, allowing the city to retain about $6 million of extra revenue generated in 2022 by the city’s 3A sales tax increase and other city revenue sources.
Now, the council is preparing again to oat the marijuana tax question. Funds raised by the tax would help sustain some of the “proactive public safety partnerships and initiatives” the city added this year, according to city documents.
“ e purpose … is really focused on proactive safety, public safety and mental health crisis response,” Assistant City Manager Kathleen Osher said at the study session.
One of these programs is a partnership with AllHealth Network that sends a licensed mental health practitioner to respond alongside law enforcement to higher-level crisis calls, including mental health, substance use, homelessness and other welfare needs. Littleton’s current partnership with AllHealth Network provides for two full-time co-responders and
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a full-time crisis case manager. AllHealth is working on recruiting to ll the second co-responder role, Chief Doug Stephens said.
e funds could also go towards the police department’s special enforcement tactics team, which sta s o cers who work with mental health responders and patrol trails and open spaces. e team currently has one sergeant and ve o cers, with one more o cer joining the team this year, Stephens said.
see coming (that are) of a related population, and that’s the unhoused population?” he said. “I understand mental health and (being unhoused) are not the same thing … I feel like homelessness is going to continue to be a problem and nding a way to make sure we can continue to support feels important.”
In an interview with the Littleton Independent, At-Large Councilmember Gretchen Rydin said she does not love the idea of tying a substance tax’s purpose to the unhoused population.
“I think that feeds the narrative of, ‘People who are unhoused are all struggling with addiction,’ which is not true,” she said.
In an interview with the Littleton Independent, Becklenberg said he thinks the language from last year’s proposed ballot measure will meet the council’s desires. e language states that revenue from the tax increase would be used to “support public safety through services such as, but not limited to, mental health crisis response and other proactive safety programs.”
e city also partners with AllHealth Network to receive services from its mobile response unit, which responds to calls with a large van, equipped with food, water, toiletries, clothes, overdose reversal medication and mental and behavioral health professionals. is program could receive funding from the tax increase.
e 2024 budget supports these new partnerships and sta members through the general fund, but having a dedicated revenue source would mean they could be sustained in the long term, Becklenberg said.
District 2 City Councilmember Robert Reichardt suggested that the use of funds from the potential tax increase be widened to include housing support, especially for individuals who struggle with mental health issues.
“I’m just wondering, if we need to, can we build space in for some upcoming budget challenges that we
e council members expressed general support for a recreational marijuana special retail sales tax increase from 3% to 7%, which would bring the total sales tax on marijuana to 12.25% once other sales taxes are taken into account. is would bring Littleton up from having one of the lowest marijuana sales tax rates in the region to being slightly higher than Englewood and Denver. e increase would raise about $538,000 per year for the city, Osher said.
District 4 Councilmember Andrea Peters said she was hesitant about the tax increase.
“I think people feel like life is just so expensive and anything about raising anything is gonna get shut down,” she said.
Other council members said they think the tax would be supported because many voters do not buy marijuana and would not be impacted by the extra cost.
Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Barr said he does not think the tax hike would deter people who buy recreational marijuana from doing so in Littleton.
“I think … it is going to be a negligible di erence in terms of cost increase,” he said to the Littleton Independent.
Sta will draft potential ballot language which is planned to be presented to the city council in a rst reading on Aug. 6 and a second reading and public hearing on Aug. 20.
District 2 Councilmember Robert Reichardt speaks at a study session. PHOTO BY NINA JOSS
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Concerts on the Fly Denver International Airport concerts will take place on the Park on the Plaza, DIA’s 82,000-squarefoot open-air park. The sixweek concert series runs from July 28 through Sept. 1. The location is at Denver International Airport Plaza, between the Jeppesen Terminal and the Westin Hotel. For more information, visit FlyDenver.com/concert.
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The Regional Transportation District (RTD) completed a major technology project by installing live look-in equipment on its bus fleet – a substantial safety and security update that supports the agency’s Welcoming Transit Environment strategic initiative. The new system enables RTD’s public safety dispatchers to both view and hear individuals, situations and events occurring on a vehicle in the moment. Light rail vehicle installations are in progress.
Speeding was the top cause of fatal crashes in Colorado in 2023
As the summer season brings increased traffic to interstate corridors through Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and Nevada, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Colorado Department of Transportation are urging all drivers to heed the speed limit and remain focused behind the wheel. Drivers will see digital message signs reminding them to slow down, and in some locations, law enforcement will be issuing citations for speeding.
History Colorado to host the state’s birthday celebration
On Aug. 3, the History Colorado Center in Denver is hosting a free-day celebration for the state’s birthday that is worthy of the Centennial State and the Mile High City. e carnivalesque celebration will include arts and crafts, live music, snacks, alpacas and much more. It takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 3 at the History Colorado Center, 1200 N. Broadway, Denver. To learn more, visit historycolorado. org.
2024 Parade of Homes Denver
e Home Builders Association of Denver is offering three weekends of self-guided home tours in August. e homes are located throughout the Front Range. e tours are also available virtually. e tours are a chance to “Explore the latest trends, innovative designs, and cutting-edge technology shaping new homes and communities across the region,” according to the announcement. Tours
run Aug. 8-25. For more information, go to paradeofhomesdenver.com.
Road work in Centennial
Overnight road work is scheduled on County Line Road between Interstate 25 and Inverness Way to minimize impacts on travelers. Work will occur from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. July 28 through Aug. 3. Access will remain open during construction but Centennial o cials advise using an alternate route. is project is a collaborative e ort led by Centennial, in partnership with the City of Lone Tree and Arapahoe and Douglas counties. For more information, visit centennialco.gov/mycentennial.
Zoom Room dog training business opens in Littleton Zoom Room, a national indoor dog training business, is scheduled to open its rst location in Littleton, which will be its second Colorado location. Located at 8023 S. Broadway, Zoom Room
Littleton is hosting a grand opening party from 4-6 p.m. on Aug. 3, during which members of the community and their pups can check out the new space, meet the business owners, enjoy food and drinks, and have their dog participate in fun games and enjoy some delicious treats. e event is free, and on behalf of each attendee who RSVPs ahead of time, Zoom Room Littleton will donate $10 to Soul Dog Rescue. To RSVP, go to https:// zoomroom.com/littleton/ grand-opening-of-zoomroom-littleton/
Arapahoe backs electric vehicle charging, more New electrical, solar and EV charging building codes now apply to new construction and some remodeling projects within unincorporated Arapahoe County, according to the county’s website. Every three years, the National Electric Code is updated to re ect the newest installation rules and practices used by the electrical industry. e July adoption incorporates changes to state law made by the Colorado Legislature, including rules for non-gender speci c restroom accommodations, electric vehicle charging station provisions and accommodations and other code changes.
Bipartisan o cials certify Arapahoe County primaries After a thorough review of data including ballots cast, total active eligible voters and other relevant information, Clerk Joan Lopez and designees from Arapahoe County’s Democratic and Republican parties all signed to certify the results, e ectively closing the June election and making those results o cial, according to the county.
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“In a complicated sport, if you do it right and you work with your local y shop, you can keep it simple and without a huge expenditure,” he said.
Consider hiring a guide
After taking a class and learning the basics, Katchur said, hiring a guide can be a great way to put what you’ve learned to practice. Many out tters in Colorado o er guided y shing trips, Katchur said.
“It is your day on the water,” Katchur said of hiring a guide. “You should ask a lot of questions about and make sure that the guide and the guide service knows that you’re a beginner and that you really want to learn.”
“You’re going to learn from somebody that’s on the water 100 days a
year or more,” he added.
Guides can help teach you how to tie knots, cast, pick the right kind of water to cast into and more.
Get out on the water
Finally, Katchur said to just get out there and practice.
“Even if you’ve been doing it most of your life and you are trying a new technique or a new place, it’s a lot of trial and error,” Katchur said. “Fly shing is about being outside and being on the water and connecting with the place that you’re in, and there’s no substitute for just being on the water.”
For Katchur, the sport is about being outside as much as it is about the sh — if not more.
“ e places that a lot of these sh live are beautiful places, and experiencing those places, and experiencing the scenery and being on the water, is the best part for me,” he said. “Catching the sh is the bonus.”
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Englewood OKs parks bond for ballot, but it’s unclear
BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
e Englewood City Council has given initial approval to asking voters if they support a $41-million bond to fund improvements to parks. But, because of charter issues and citizen initiatives the measure might not be placed on the ballot in November.
“Overall there is a need for improvements to the parks,” Mayor Othoniel Sierra said at a July 22 council meeting. “I’ve heard from a lot of neighbors. ey want to see it. ey may not be in favor of all of it, but I want to bring this question to them so they can make the ultimate decision.”
In a 5-2 vote, the council approved an ordinance that would set the vote on the parks bond, called a general obligation, or GO bond, for Election Day in November.
However, the bond might not appear on the ballot because of charter issues and two other potential ballot questions initiated by citizens, which are currently in the signaturegathering phase.
“If either petition is su cient to place a ballot question on the November ballot, then the city’s proposed general obligation bond for parks improvements cannot be on the ballot pursuant to Englewood Home Rule Charter Sections 14 and 104,” said sta documents prepared
if
it will appear in November
tential ballot questions proposed by District 3 Councilmember Joe Anderson, which would appear on the ballot if the citizen initiatives prevented the bond from being there.
Matt Crabtree, who is among those spearheading the citizen initiatives, spoke during the public comment session at the meeting
“I want to make it clear that the two citizen initiatives that are currently being circulated right now for the charter questions, at no point were those intended to interfere with the
e citizen petitions would place questions on the ballot pertaining to direct mayoral elections and vacancy procedures. e petitioners have until Aug. 7 to collect the 1,100 valid signatures required for each question to go on the ballot.
Asked by the council if he and others involved in the initiatives would withdraw their e orts in consideration of the parks bond, Crabtree said no, citing the importance of appealing to as many voters as possible.
He requested that council explore additional options to allow both issues to appear on the ballot at the same time, in the belief that there may be a legal precedent to allow it. Voters could be asked to remove the procedural hurdles that could prevent the parks bond from being placed on the ballot in November. One of Anderson’s proposed ballot questions would ask voters to remove “Charter 14 and 104’s restrictions on General Obligation ballot question timing” if the bond can’t
Englewood City Council members discuss the proposed general obligation bond in their regular meeting July 22, 2024.
PHOTO BY ELISABETH SLAY
SEE COUNCIL, P39
Guilty of ‘calculated and cruel’ crime, man gets life
BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Following a two-week-long jury trial, Casey Childers has been found guilty of kidnapping and murdering Rachel Holeman in 2021. Childers was sentenced afterwards to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
“ is was not a hastily committed crime,” 18th Judicial District Attorney John Kellner said in a statement. “It was deliberate, calculated and cruel.”
e initial missing persons report on Holeman, 29, was handled by Fort Collins police. Witness statements and a preliminary investigation indicated that Holeman had been with Childers, 42, and an alleged co-conspirator “for the purpose of distributing drugs,” according to a press release.
Fort Collins police turned the investigation over to Aurora police, in-
dicating the investigation led there. Investigators believed that Holeman was kidnapped in early November in a Chevrolet Malibu near Colfax Avenue and Victor Street by Childers and co-conspirators.
On Nov. 7, deputies with the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce were responding to an unrelated burglary call when they drove past a Chevrolet Malibu near South Parker Road and Russellville Road. A deputy ran the car’s license plate, which helped investigators connect the car and the location of Holeman’s disappearance.
Over a month later, on Dec, 29, police in Sheridan, Wyoming, conducted a tra c stop on the same car, arresting the occupants, including Childers, on suspicion of drug o enses.
Based on dashcam footage and statements made by a car occupant,
District attorney files charges against juvenile in alleged Castle Pines arson
BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
e local district attorney’s o ce has led a charge of fourth-degree arson, a felony, in a suspected case of arson in Castle Pines.
e charges stem from an incident in which a juvenile allegedly started
a brush re near a residential area.
e defendant is not being named because they are a minor.
Because of “a quick call to 911 from a resident and the immediate response from re crews, no structures were damaged,” Deborah Takahara, a spokesperson for the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce, said of the
June re.
A fourth-degree arson charge applies when a person is accused of knowingly or recklessly starting or maintaining a re that places another person in danger of death or serious bodily injury or places any building or occupied structure of another person in danger of damage,
according to Eric Ross, a spokesperson for the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s O ce. e speci cs of the charge mean only property was allegedly endangered, valued at $100,000 or more but less than $1 million.
The vehicle allegedly used in the kidnapping of Rachel Holeman. A Douglas County jury convicted Casey Childers in the kidnapping and murder of Holeman in 2021 He was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole.
South Metro Fire Rescue saves occupant of car in reservoir
BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORAODOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
South Metro Fire Rescue assisted in the rescue of a person whose vehicle was in the water near the boat ramp at Cherry Creek State Park Tuesday.
According to the agency’s X page, with the assistance of two divers and the 1st Class Towing company, rescuers were able to extract the car from the water and transport the occupant of the vehicle to the hospital with minor injuries.
South Metro Fire Rescue cleared the scene after about two hours on July 23.
South Metro Fire Rescue pulls a vehicle out of Cherry Creek Reservoir.
PHOTO COURTESY OF SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE
Freestyle rapper Harry Mack makes a visit to UCHealth Hospital Highlands Ranch
BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNTIYMEDIA.COM
“Disinfect” and “bowel movement” aren’t words commonly strung together in a rap lyric. But churned from the mind of freestyle rapper Harry Mack, the words were part of a song that brought smiles to patients and sta at UCHealth Hospital Highlands Ranch.
“One of my missions as an artist and freestyler is to use that sort of collaborative element of human connection to spread joy to other people,” Mack said during a recent tour of the hospital.
Establishing himself as a freestyle rapper, Mack aims to promote positivity and connectivity through his unique style. He rose to fame by rapping to strangers on the streets of Venice Beach, eventually working with known artists, including Kendrick Lamar, Soulja Boy and Jennifer Hudson.
Mack’s latest collaboration is a partnership with the University of Colorado Hospital system. It’s his second year lming a YouTube series called, “Freestyle Medicine: Harry Mack and UCHealth,” where he writes songs based on people’s lives. Meeting patients and sta at di erent UCHealth hospitals and learning about their experiences have been inspiring for Mack.
ten faced with having to make unexpected plans when they are diagnosed with an illness or su er an injury, he realized there was a common theme.
“We thought it would be a cool opportunity to marry in a similar fashion a person that has to improvise o the top of his head to create his art with people who have to improvise their life when it comes to a setback,” said Mazzanti.
Mack sat down one-on-one with patients in a studio, but told the team that he wanted to be at the hospital and engage with the patients and sta directly.
With a camera crew around him and a small speaker strapped around his shoulders, Mack went to the Highlands Ranch hospital and visited different units – including the labor and delivery oor – to speak with patients, learning a little bit about their lives.
Mack walked into these patient rooms with no preparation, said Vecchio. He didn’t know the patient’s stories ahead of time, but within a few minutes of meeting them and asking them for a few key words, Mack was able to create personalized songs on the spot.
Smiles emitted from the patients as their heads nodded to the beats.
“ ings like this are so upbeat,” said patient Jean Lundberg. “It can take a day that’s been di cult and make all the bad stu go away.”
“Doing it here for people who I feel like could really use a dose of joy in their lives is really rewarding,” said Mack.
More than 2.7 million patients received care at a UCHealth facility in the last year. Part of the hospital system’s mission is to showcase the “extraordinary” stories of their patients.
“At UCHealth, patients are our rst priority,” said Kim Vecchio, senior director of brand and advertising. “ ey are the heroes, and so we work really hard to focus on the patient and their stories.”
Vecchio said health care can seem boring at times and straightforward. So, nding ways to creatively bring patients’ stories to life required some out-of-the-box thinking.
UCHealth’s Video Production Manager Mike Mazzanti has been a fan of Mack’s music for years and was inspired by the rapper’s improvisational skills.
inking about how patients are of-
e songs weren’t just for patients. Mack visited the emergency room, food and nutrition department and found himself with a group of nurses, nursing assistants, physical therapists and housekeepers. He told the sta that his main goal was to bring them joy, but he also wanted to challenge himself.
Mack went around the group and asked for words to incorporate into his rap. Little did he know that he would be getting a lesson in medical vocabulary. He learned what each word meant, even the di erence between catheters, like a PureWick.
“It was just really aligned with what I’m all about,” said Mack. “To be able to interact, not only with the sta who are doing amazing work to help people, but also with some patients who have gone through really challenging things and to be able to include them in what I do and promote that concept of human connectedness.”
Popular freestyle rapper Harry Mack partners with UCHealth hospitals to bring patients’ stories to life in a positive and creative way. Mack recently visited the Highlands Ranch hospital to film a second season of a UCHealth YouTube series.
PHOTO BY HALEY LENA
VOICES
Cultivating gratitude in every pursuit
In a world obsessed with instant grati cation and quick wins, conviction and commitment often seem like relics from a bygone era. However, it’s precisely these qualities that can transform our relationship with our careers, vocations, hobbies and pursuits, fostering a deep sense of gratitude and apprecia-
Conviction and commitment are not just about sticking with something; they’re about pouring our hearts into our endeavors and nding ful llment in the journey, not just the destination. Let’s explore how these powerful qualities can elevate our lives and infuse our daily pursuits with gratitude.
Conviction is the unwavering belief in the value of what we’re doing. e inner drive fuels our actions, propels us forward and sustains us through challenges. When we approach our work, hobbies or personal projects with conviction, we engage with a sense of purpose that transcends mere obligation. We become passionate advocates for our own endeavors, and this passion is contagious.
Consider a professional who believes deeply in their company’s mission. eir conviction is evident in their dedication, willingness to go the extra mile, and resilience in the face of setbacks. is belief infuses their work with meaning, making even the most mundane tasks feel signi cant. Similarly, a hobbyist who pursues their interest with conviction nds joy in the outcomes and the process itself. Every stroke of the brush, note played, and word written expresses their inner passion.
While conviction is about belief, commitment is about action. It’s the sustained e ort over time that turns dreams into reality. Commitment means showing up, day after day, even when motivation wanes and obstacles arise. It’s the tenacity to keep going when others might
give up.
Commitment brings a sense of structure and discipline to our pursuits. It teaches us the value of perseverance and instills a sense of pride in our accomplishments. e feeling of having worked hard for something and being truly committed to it can amplify our gratitude for the eventual rewards. Marathon runners don’t just appreciate crossing the nish line; they cherish every grueling mile that brought them there. A musician doesn’t just relish the applause after a performance; they treasure every hour of practice that made it possible.
When we invest our time, energy and passion into our pursuits, we cultivate a profound gratitude. is gratitude is multifaceted. It encompasses appreciation for the progress we make, the skills we develop, and the obstacles we overcome. It also extends to the people who support us, the opportunities we encounter, and the journey itself.
Conviction and commitment can be game-changers in our careers. ey di erentiate those who are merely employed from those who are truly engaged. When we believe in our work and commit to doing it well, we enhance our performance and derive greater satisfaction from our achievements. is satisfaction fosters a sense of gratitude that can transform our professional lives.
Conviction and commitment can profoundly impact our personal growth. ey encourage us to set meaningful goals, pursue our passions with vigor, and develop a deep sense of self-worth. By committing to our own development, we cultivate a sense of gratitude for our abilities, progress, and the journey of becoming our best selves. I would love to hear your story of conviction and commitment at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can connect with what drives our purpose and fuels our passion, 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
Before you sleep on the ground, read this
WWRITERS ON THE RANGE
hat fun: You’re going on a guided outdoor trip. As you get ready, here are some tips from actual guides about what to expect, as these patient men and women have experienced a few trips that did not go well.
First, follow the packing list. Do not leave your raingear at home because your brother tells you it never rains in the desert. If it is 100 degrees in the shade at your house and the list recommends a down parka: bring it. It can and will snow at 10,000 feet in midsummer.
If the guide goes through your pack removing extraneous objects and gets the weight down from 40 to 20 pounds, do not put the discards back.
If food is provided, you will be given a preferences/allergies form. Obviously you will want the chef to know if peanuts will put you into a coma, but if you will not eat spinach or chard, include that as well.
If you employ a strict diet for reasons of philosophy—meat is murder! —or fad diets—carbohydrates are suicide!—keep it to yourself.
Description of a First World resident: We de ne ourselves by what we refuse to eat.
If the guide tells you not to ride past the Burr Trail switchbacks in Utah, do not ride past the Burr Trail switchbacks. If the guide says, “Drink some water,” drink some water.
Be honest about your medical background. Do not, upon arrival at the rst day’s campsite, mention that you have diabetes and did not say anything beforehand because you were afraid they would not allow you on the trip.
Marjorie Woodru
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Kudos to Kelli Narde
Littleton will lose an outstanding civil servant in September when Kelli Narde, communications director, retires from the city after 33 years of service.
Narde was invaluable in the ght against a lawsuit by major polluters over Lowry Land ll that threatened to bankrupt the city. She was a tower of strength when the heartbreaking shootings at Columbine High School occurred and media came from around the world to name its location as “Littleton.” She was instrumental in helping to save the old Arapahoe County Courthouse from demolition.
WOODRUFF
Do not lie about your physical abilities. You tell yourself you have six months to get into shape, but we know what the road to hell is paved with. Walking the dog twice a day instead of once is not a strenuous exercise routine.
Be realistic. On the rst morning of a ve-day mountain bike tour, a participant announced that he had never been on a bike in his life. e entire rst day was spent teaching him how to ride and the itinerary readjusted to t his needs.
Do not stop taking your medications. Medicines can have side e ects. Stopping a long-term medication may also have side effects. I did not know that stopping anti-depression meds could cause massive irritation until a nonmedicated hiker grabbed their gear and stomped o in a snit.
Don’t be sel sh. I was on a on river trip that eliminated all day hikes because one person threw a hissy about “wasting time” that could better be spent sitting on the beach drinking Mai Tais.
Don’t be a twit. I was busily bisecting bagels one morning to prepare lunches when a wouldbe epicurean loftily told me not to touch his bagel. “Bagels should be sliced just prior to eating.”
Everyone began demanding that I stop touching their bagels until the senior leader chimed in. “ ose bagels have been bouncing around in packs for three days! Give us a break!”
Narde led the six-times-a-year newsletter that is sent to every resident of the city. She honchoed the annual and much-loved Littleton Calendar, and began online reporting of city events. She was heavily involved when the Littleton Museum was modernized and expanded.
Kelli Narde’s work has truly touched the life of every Littleton resident. While Littleton will be losing an inspired sta member, Narde’s desire to spend time with a new baby grandson is understandable. I wish her well in retirement!
Susan ornton
Former Littleton mayor
Use the equipment you will rely on: Try out that new bicycle. Put up that tent, in ate that air mattress. Carry that backpack with the proposed equipment within. You may decide to abandon those hardback books.
Female guides are every bit as competent as their male counterparts. Resist “mansplaining” or telling them they look so amazing lugging gear or rowing a boat. Guides will not break the law for you. If there is a ban on res, they will not build a re — even if you promise not to tell.
Every company advertises knowledgeable guides, but I have overheard some outlandish “facts” from outdoor companies. Spoiler: Rocks in the Grand Canyon are not red because they are encrusted with dust from Sedona, Arizona, nor do they attract lightning.
If you want a true educational trip, opt for one o ered by a nonpro t organization.
A guided trip can still lead to frustration. It can rain for days, high winds can make putting up a tent a chore and blisters can manifest. But if you’re prepared to accept some hardship, getting outdoors can also lead to new friendships and a more relaxed approach to adventure. Maybe, even, it can be the trip of a lifetime.
Marjorie “Slim” Woodru is a contributor to Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, an independent nonpro t dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West. She works as an educator at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
FINDING A WAY
A guide to metro Denver’s streets
BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
You might be headed for a destination on 17th Avenue, put an address into your phone app and then discover you mixed up that road with 17th Street.
Likewise, you might wonder: Why do some addresses have no
directional letter — no “N” or “E” after the number?
Why are the streets diagonal in downtown Denver? And what drove how Denver streets are named?
Answers to these questions and more come from local historian Phil Goodstein’s book, “Denver Streets: Names, Numbers, Locations, Logic.” What’s more, the book sheds light on how the broad-
er metro area was uni ed — mostly — under one street grid.
“Compared to cities such as San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, and New York, Denver roadways are a model of clarity,” Goodstein’s book says.
An understanding of the system and “the evolution of Denver streets not only re ects much of the city’s past, but is also literally a way
where an individual can nd where (they are) going,” Goodstein’s book adds.
Here’s a small guide to making sense of the map, mostly based on information from the book and some input from Goodstein himself, not necessarily listed in historical order.
People walk at the Broadway and Ellsworth Avenue intersection on July 23 in Denver. Each street sign
Basics of the metro Denver grid
Whether you’re on a certain part of a road — West or East Alameda Avenue, or North or South Wadsworth Boulevard, for example — depends on which side of the map’s dividing lines you’re on.
You can think about the Denver metro area as a grid with four quadrants. Broadway is the dividing line for avenues running east and west, so if you’re on West Colfax Avenue, that means you’re west of Broadway.
Likewise, the lesser-known Ellsworth Avenue, while not a major road on its own, is the dividing line for streets running north and south. To help you picture its location: Ellsworth sits next to 1st Avenue.
ose two axis lines, Broadway and Ellsworth, generally determine the number in addresses based on how far away a place is from those roads. And the metro area’s numbered avenues — 1st Avenue, 120th Avenue and so on — easily tell you how far a place is from Ellsworth.
Each full block on the map counts up by 100 in the address numbering system. For example, 1300 Broadway means a building is on Broadway at 13th Avenue.
If you stand at the Broadway and Ellsworth intersection, you can see each street sign display a “000” number, indicating it’s at the grid system’s center.
Avenues south of Ellsworth in Denver’s grid generally don’t include the handy numbers like “6th” in their names, but the system still applies, with each road carrying a number. Tennessee Avenue, 10 blocks south of Ellsworth, is the road marking 1000 south.
Technically, when writing addresses, the “N” for north and “E” for east are sometimes ignored. A street not having “South” in its pre x is assumed to be north of Ellsworth, and an avenue not having “West” in its pre x is assumed to be east of Broadway.
But “modern Denver practice has generally been to add pre xes to the east as well as to the west avenues,” Goodstein’s book says.
(When putting an address in an internet map system, pay attention to whether the directional pre x is correct.)
A quick note if you’re confused: West Colfax doesn’t mean you’re go-
ing westbound on Colfax. You can head east or west on that road. It just means you’re on the portion of that road that’s west of Broadway.
A crooked grid
But if there’s a simple north-south, east-west grid, why are there diagonal streets in downtown Denver?
e history goes back to the Auraria community, the place that now houses the campus that includes the Metropolitan State University of Denver o Colfax Avenue and Interstate 25. Auraria’s streets parallelled the Cherry Creek, and the nearby early Denver streets were laid out parallel to the Platte River.
e result is today’s somewhat messy diagonal grid system in the downtown area with its own separate numbering system from the rest of the surrounding area. Driving to 11th Street in the downtown-area grid — as opposed to 11th Avenue outside of it — will land you in very di erent locations.
‘Streets’ and ‘avenues’
You may notice that in the metro area, “streets” generally run north and south and “avenues” east and west.
“Originally, ‘street’ and ‘avenue’ had no speci c meaning in the Mile High City,” Goodstein’s book says. “ ey were products of local custom and what developers, real estate agents, and residents named the roads in their areas.”
Eventually, “street” and “avenue” were given precise de nitions that indicated which way they ran.
( ere are some exceptions to that rule outside of Denver — more on that later.)
Despite that tidy order, in the downtown-area grid, generally, everything’s a “street.” And that diagonal grid is based on old Denver boundaries.
e original southwest corner of Denver at Colfax Avenue and Zuni Street near the Platte River was dened as “ground zero” for that grid in 1873. First Street was the rst street northeast of Colfax and the Platte. 16th Street downtown is the 16th street from that point.
If a system with two grids is confusing, it’s helpful that something links them. e numbering system of the diagonal streets eventually also determined the numbers of the east-west avenues in the regular grid. 16th Street and 16th Avenue hit Broadway at the same place, as do 17th Street and 17th Avenue, which connect at that point.
A sign marks 17th Street in the downtown Denver area on July 23 near where the street meets 17th Avenue.
A sign stands at Colfax Avenue along a tiny part of Morrison Road near downtown Denver on July 23.
STREETS
“ is is not coincidence, but a product of e orts to rationalize Denver street names and numbering,” Goodstein’s book says.
What that means is that a road in the regular grid wasn’t arbitrarily chosen as 1st Avenue. Rather, 1st Avenue was determined because the east-west numbered avenues started with 17th Avenue and counted down block by block until a rst avenue was reached, Goodstein’s book says.
at brings things back to Ellsworth. e road one block south of 1st Avenue, Ellsworth, was consequently de ned as the dividing line between the north-designated and the south-designated streets.
Straightening out
What locals today know as the regular east-west, north-south grid became dominant long ago.
Real-estate businessman Henry C. Brown pushed for a street system that naturally followed the compass, laying out the streets of the future Capitol Hill neighborhood on an east-west, north-south basis.
“Such a grid followed federal land policies and was seen as the most e cient means of pro tably developing real estate,” Goodstein’s book says.
Setting order
With the coming of the railroad in 1870, Denver’s population spiked, and as it did, new sections emerged around the area.
“Only the barest of a building code and municipal supervision regulated new developments,” and a “chaotic street pattern” arose, Goodstein’s book says.
“By the 1890s, it was estimated that there were 832 names for 414 designated roads,” the book adds. “Often the same name referred to more than one street.”
It caused confusion. e problem “especially irritated Howard Maloney, a bookkeeper for the water company,” Goodstein’s book says.
“Maloney su ered much of the criticism when (people) complained about being double-billed or not getting service as ordered and promised. Messengers for the water company often could not nd customers to deliver bills,” Goodstein’s book adds.
With the support of the water company, the city passed Ordinance 16 of 1897, paving the way for placing an alphabetical order on streets.
street names in the new system. ough street names don’t always follow an alphabetical pattern, one of the places the Maloney system comes into play is in streets east of Colorado Boulevard, in a “double alphabet” pattern. Here, for example, the name of the rst street in the series, such as Clermont or Dexter, was a personal name or a geographic location, “ideally of British origins,” the book says. e next street, such as Cherry or Dahlia, was a plant or a tree. at continued east to Yosemite Street.
Denver’s initially chaotic street pattern wasn’t an anomaly compared to other major U.S. metro areas, Goodstein told Colorado Community Media.
“It was typical of cities everyplace at that period,” Goodstein said, speaking generally. “Every developer in every community would seize the land and try to develop it as they wish.”
Beyond Denver, in the suburbs
At the same time e orts were underway to de ne avenues with Ellsworth as the “zero” road, Broadway, which partly ends the downtown-area diagonal grid, logically emerged as the axis dividing east and west.
“Broadway is a generic term for a big important street by the time Denver has emerged,” Goodstein said.
By the 1890s, a vague idea of metro Denver had arisen. Arapahoe County collaborated with Je erson
outside of the greater Denver-area grid, even though Golden and Brighton generally fall within the Denver
porated Je erson and Arapahoe counties changed the names of their streets in 1906, Goodstein’s book says.
“ e 4800 east block east, in other words, would always be Dahlia Street whether it is in the City and County of Denver or in one of the suburbs,” Goodstein’s book says of the grid system.
Separately, Littleton developed its own numbering system based on Main and Prince streets as its zero lines.
“In December 1960, over a good deal of local opposition, Littleton joined the Denver street numbering system and renamed many of its streets, e ective 1961,” Goodstein’s book says.
Suburban streets often seemingly follow no speci c pattern, but they are still generally part of the Denver numbering grid.
North metro residents may know that although it is the east-west dividing line, Broadway often disappears north of downtown Denver.
“Given that Broadway had originally ended at 20th Avenue, it never became a dominating arterial in the northern suburbs,” the book says. (“Arterial,” as in artery, means a major road.) “Especially north of 88th Avenue, I-25 follows what would have been the path of Broadway.”
Suburban quirks
In Boulder, Golden and Brighton — old, historic cities — roads exist
In parts of Golden, “streets” run in both directions of the grid, and in parts of Brighton, “streets” run east and west, and “avenues” run north and south.
Castle Rock, far outside Denver but still technically in the metro area, also has its own street grid. Some major diagonal roads in the Denver area are named for the communities they lead to. Brighton Boulevard goes toward Brighton, Parker Road toward Parker. While less cohesive, Morrison Road goes toward the Town of Morrison. It originally began at Colfax Avenue, the book says, where a tiny section of what is dubbed Morrison Road still runs near Federal Boulevard.
“Much of the original Morrison Road, the old county road 8, was lled in by subsequent urban development,” the book says.
In Denver and beyond, o cial logos on street signs re ect which city or county you’re in. See CCM’s previous story on street signs and some history at tinyurl.com/DenverMetroStreetSigns.
Other map features
Between the full blocks of the Denver street grid are “half blocks,” with roads that do not cut completely through the grid. ese small roads include “courts,” “places” and “ways.”
On the other hand, “boulevards” and “roads” are generally major roadways.
For more on history of Denver streets, see Goodstein’s book at the Denver Central Library.
Signs overhead direct tra c on 17th Street in the downtown Denver area on July 23 at Broadway, where 17th Street meets 17th Avenue.
PHOTO BY ELLIS ARNOLD
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Phat Daddy @ 5pm
René Moffatt Music @ 6pm
ViewHouse Centennial, 7101 S Clinton St, Centennial
JaySilenceBand: Jay Silence live at the Wide Open Saloon @ 6pm
Wide Open Saloon, 5607 US-85, Sedalia
Russell Dickerson @ 6pm
Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre, 6350
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@ 9:30pm / $50-$80 Stampede, Aurora
Teague Starbuck @ 5pm Brewability Lab, 3445 S Broad‐way, Englewood
Bush w/ Jerry Cantrell @ 5pm Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre, Englewood
Amelia Ransom: Private Event w/ Thunder and Rain @ 6pm
Private Event, Lakewood
The Last Dinner Party @ 7pm Gothic Theatre, Englewood
Wed 8/07
AS: Learn to Bike Program: Athmar @ 2pm
Aug 7th - Aug 9th
Denver Parks and Recreation (ATH), 2680 W Mexico Ave., Denver. 720-913-0654
Jessey Adams @ 5pm
Sinners & Saints, 221 Perry St, Castle Rock
HRCA Wildcat Circuit @ 5pm / $30-$40
11033 Monarch Blvd, Highlands Ranch
Thu 8/08
Denver Broncos Training Camp @ 9am
ALO: Breckenridge Brewery Summer Series @ 2pm
Tue 8/06
Denver Broncos Training Camp @ 9am
Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit, Englewood
Levitt Pavilion Denver, 1380 W Florida Ave, Denver
Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit, Englewood
Eric Golden @ 5pm
Tailgate Tavern & Grill, 19552 Mainstreet, Parker
Farm House Restaurant at Breck‐enridge Brewery, 2990 Brewery Ln, Littleton
Dear Marsha,: DM at Brewability @ 5pm Brewability Lab, 3445 S Broadway, Engle‐wood
The Last Dinner Party @ 6pm
Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Englewood
Lowdown Brass Band @ 6pm
Levitt Pavilion Denver, 1380 W Florida Ave, Denver
"Hedwig and the Angry Inch" with Pre-Show by Jessica L'WHor @ 6pm
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Englewood gearing up for National Night Out event
BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Englewood residents are invited to take part in the National Night Out campaign on Aug. 6 when they can get to know law enforcement, city o cials and their neighbors.
“National Night Out is a community-focused campaign that promotes police-community partnerships,” said Vanessa Davis, city spokesperson. “ is annual event, which is held on the rst Tuesday in August, is a great opportunity to get to know your neighbors.”
Davis said people typically get together and throw a block party.
“Neighbors get out their grills, kids enjoy riding their bikes up and down the street and neighbors get to know one another on a coordinated national evening,” she said.
Residents have until July 31 to register for the event online and receive a permit to throw the event on their block.
“ e city provides free barricades
to ensure neighborhood streets are closed safely and waives the $25 block party permit application,” Davis said.
National Night Out was rst introduced in 1984 through law enforcement agencies, neighborhood watch groups and volunteers across the country. e goal of the initiative is to enhance relationships between local law enforcement and the community.
“ e rst annual National Night Out involved 2.5 million neighbors across 400 communities in 23 states,” the initiative’s website says.
People can apply for the event by creating an account and applying at ims.englewood co.gov.
“After the review of the application is complete, Public Works IMS will contact you to let you know that your application has been approved,” the city said. “Once approved, you will receive an email containing a link to pay for your permit and get your permit issued.”
Englewood is utilizing a new soft-
With new events, Western Welcome Week returns to Littleton for its 96th year
BY NINA JOSS
In addition to its longtime traditions, such as the grand parade and the pancake breakfast, Littleton’s Western Welcome Week will see a few new events this year.
Director Cindy Hathaway said the
new elements in the 10-day-long festival include a drone show, a cake contest brought back by popular demand and extra entertainment.
e opening event, which for many years was a reworks show, will be replaced with a drone show this year. e festival organizers put on a laser show last year instead of reworks to cut
costs and reduce disruption from reworks, Hathaway said.
e laser show was impressive to some visitors, but less impressive to others based on where they sat in the park, Hathaway said, adding thatshe was inspired to add a drone show to Western Welcome Week after seeing one recently at a local high school.
“We’re very excited about that,” she said. “It’ll be something di erent.” e show, which will take place in Sterne Park, will be about 17 minutes long. Drones will make symbols in the sky, such as cowboy boots, a person shing and other images related to the
Community members enjoying National Nights Out from previous years.
PHOTO COURTESY OF CITY OF ENGLEWOOD
NIGHT OUT
ware system that allows for electronic submission of the Block Party application. e system provides for online payment and eliminates the need for payments over the phone or o ce visits.
“ e city would like to see more Englewood residents come out to celebrate in their neighborhoods,” Davis said. “National Night Out is a great opportunity to build relationships with neighbors, build a sense of community and interact with police and city o cials.” More information about National Night Out for Englewood can be found at https://bit.ly/ nationalnightout2024. For more background, visit https://natw. org/.
WESTERN
week’s events.
e festival this year is expected to see the revival of an old-fashioned cake contest, an event that has not happened during Western Welcome Week for the past several years due to location changes, she said.
“We’re bringing that back by popular demand,” she said. “It’s two categories: tasting and decoration.”
Anybody can enter a cake for either competition, and there will be categories based on age for judging. e cakes will be on display in the hallway of the Littleton Center, the city hall, where visitors can view the cakes and judges will examine and taste them.
Tasting cakes have to be made from scratch, Hathaway said, but decorated ones can be made from a mix.
On Aug. 17, the main festival day, Hathaway said there will be drop-in la-
crosse games and high school robotics demonstrations, both new additions this year.
She said the downtown area will be extra festive, with “entertainment all over the place,” thanks to an $11,000 grant from Littleton’s Arts and Culture Committee. ere will be a roaming mariachi band for about an hour, and a stilt walker will wander around to let people know where di erent events are, she said.
“At our main stage, we’re going to have three di erent acts doing music,” Hathaway said, as well as some musical performers on street corners.
She hopes the extra entertainment will attract new attendees to Western Welcome Week and will give people reasons to stay at the event for longer.
e Littleton Elks Lodge children’s shing derby organizers are partnering with the East Community Center and North Littleton Promise this year to make the event available to kids who have never shed before, Hathaway said.
e Brad and Mary Bradford Memorial Duck Race, an annual event, will include a special regatta for sponsors this year, called the Duckford Duck Sponsor Regatta. ose who want to participate can pay $100 to get a large rubber duck to decorate however they want to race in the event and support Western Welcome Week.
Hathaway said she loves that the Western Welcome Week tradition is passed down through families. She’s looking forward to watching everybody have fun at the events, as they do year after year.
“I enjoy seeing the families and hearing the families when they come in here and say, ‘Yeah, we’re gonna have four generations at the parade,’” she said. “I think it’s just a great way for the community to get together and have fun.”
Western Welcome Week runs from Aug. 9 to Aug. 18.
ere is still availability to participate in the grand parade and sponsorships are available.
ose interested in learning more can visit westernwelcomeweek.org.
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CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0236-2024
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 24, 2024, 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) Martin Orozco Alvarado
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR POPULAR MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
B3272734
Original Principal Amount
$213,400.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$172,613.65
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 10, BLOCK 42, WALNUT HILLS - - FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO
Purported common address: 8430 E. Briarwood Ave, Centennial, CO 80112.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/25/2024, 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: 8/1/2024
Last Publication: 8/29/2024
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: 05/24/2024
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 # 24-031940
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.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 26, 2024, 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)
TERRI L. HIGHLAND
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FINANCE AMERICA, LLC, DBA FINAM, LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-4
Date of Deed of Trust
January 20, 2005
County of Recording
Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
January 28, 2005
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
B5012687
Original Principal Amount
$172,800.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$154,012.58
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
FIRST LIEN.
LOT 26, BLOCK 2, LININGER SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 5411 S HICKORY ST, LITTLETON, CO 80120-1424.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, 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: 7/4/2024
Last Publication: 8/1/2024
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: 04/26/2024
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
Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557
Carly Imbrogno #59533
Randall M. Chin #31149
David W. Drake #43315
Ryan Bourgeois #51088
Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711
Attorney File # 00000010113447
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.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 3, 2024, 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)
Denise L. Belk
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Champions Funding, LLC, its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for Verus Securitization Trust 2023-2
Date of Deed of Trust
September 24, 2022
County of Recording
Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
September 27, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
E2098426
Original Principal Amount
$526,500.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$522,062.99
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: 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 1, Allison Subdivision County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.
Purported common address: 6281 S Clarkson Street, Centennial, CO 80121.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, 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: 7/4/2024
Last Publication: 8/1/2024
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: 05/03/2024
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 # CO23050
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.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 26, 2024, 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) Kenneth W. Paa Jr.
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NEWREZ LLC
D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING
Date of Deed of Trust April 22, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 25, 2016
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D6041906
Original Principal Amount
$205,200.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$165,695.55
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOTS 31 AND 32, BLOCK 22, SOUTH BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO
APN #: 207703422016
Purported common address: 4165 S Grant St, Englewood, CO 80113.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and
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best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: 7/4/2024
Last Publication: 8/1/2024
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: 04/26/2024
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 # 24-032086
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.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 10, 2024, 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)
Phillip Hutchins and Amy T. Hutchins
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Guardian Mortgage, a division of Sunflower Bank, NA
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Guardian Mortgage,
a division of Sunflower Bank, NA
Date of Deed of Trust
February 05, 2020
County of Recording
Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
February 07, 2020
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
E0016534
Original Principal Amount
$1,200,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$1,117,114.83
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 4, HOLLYBERRY ACRES
RE-SUBDIVISION OF TRACT 50, SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 67 WEST CLARK COLONY NO. 3, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 5675 E. Berry 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, 09/11/2024, 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: 7/18/2024
Last Publication: 8/15/2024
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: 05/10/2024
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:
Jeremiah B. Hayes #34002
Taherzadeh, P.L.L.C.
15851 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 410, Addison, TX 75001 (469) 729-6800
Attorney File # 5675 E BERRY AVENUE
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.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 14, 2024, 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)
Amigo Colorado LLC, a Colorado limited liability company
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Capital Fund I, LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Capital Fund REIT, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
April 13, 2022
County of Recording
Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
April 15, 2022
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
E2042493
Original Principal Amount
$408,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$408,000.00
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to 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 11, HAYES SUBDIVISION, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.
Purported common address: 4195 S Lipan 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, 09/11/2024, 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: 7/18/2024
Last Publication: 8/15/2024
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: 05/14/2024
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 # 23CO00216-1
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.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 3, 2024, 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)
Joan M. Deheck
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Cherry Creek Mortgage Co., Inc., its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Legacy Mortgage Asset Trust 2021-GS3
Date of Deed of Trust
February 21, 2003
County of Recording
Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
February 27, 2003
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
B3043956
Original Principal Amount
$200,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$105,902.35
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 127, BLOCK 29, WILLOW CREEK FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 7585 South Rosemary Circle, Centennial, CO 80112.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, 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: 7/4/2024
Last Publication: 8/1/2024
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: 05/03/2024
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 # CO11112
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.
CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL PROCEDURES AND COMMUNITY MEETINGS REQUIREMENTS MUNICIPAL CODE AND LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENTS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL WILL CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 2024-O-08, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE) AS WELL AS CHAPTER 11 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL PROCEDURES AND COMMUNITY MEETINGS REQUIREMENTS
The City Council will consider the Ordinance at second reading and public hearing on August 20, 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 E. Arapahoe Road Centennial, CO 80112 at the above noted date and time.
Written comments regarding the Ordinance can be submitted to councilcomments@centennialco.gov prior to the Public Hearing. Information on the Ordinance can be found on the City’s website www.centennialco. gov or by calling 303-325-8000.
Further information concerning the proposed Ordinance may be obtained by e-mailing centennialplanning@centennialco.gov or by calling the City of Centennial Community Development Department at 303-754-3308.
Legal Notice No. 539373
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 8 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
Public Notice
CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. regarding Ordinance 2024-O-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 2023 EDITION, AMENDING SECTION 18-11-10 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE. The public hearing will be held in person at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Copies of Ordinance No. 2024-O-09 are available for inspection by the public on the City’s website: www.centennialco. gov. Copies of the 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code are on electronic file with the City Clerk and are available for public inspection. The 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code is published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169, and issued on August 12, 2022. The subject matter of 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code includes provisions and standards considered necessary for safety related to electrical design, installation, and inspection, and which standards will result in electrical installations, essentially free from hazards. The purpose of the Ordinance and the Code adopted therein is to provide standards for safe electrical design, installation, and inspection. Interested parties may file written comments with the City Clerk, at: www.cityclerks@centennialco.gov or via mail at: 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112, received by 1pm on August 20, 2024. Any written comments received will be read into the record during the Public Hearing. Citizens wishing to speak during the Public Hearing must attend the City Council Regular Meeting which will be held on August 20, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112.
/s/Christina Lovelace, City Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539372
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 8 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice
ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO LDC24-005 Land Development Code Amendment Retail Marijuana Store and Marijuana Production at DEA-Authorized Facilities
PROPOSAL: Amendment to the Land Development Code to allow the production of marijuana products at facilities approved and licensed by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for use at DEA licensed research facilities and to allow retail marijuana stores to relocate within the same building.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 20, 2024, the Arapahoe County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M., or as soon as possible thereafter at 6954 S Lima St., Arapahoe Room, Centennial, CO 80112; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described amendments to the Land Development Code, Case
Public Notices
Number, LDC24-005. 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 1-855-436-3656. To join the speaking queue, press *3 on the telephone keypad.
More information about this proposal is available at the offices of the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S Lima St., Centennial CO 80112, by calling 720-874-6650 during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday), or by emailing planning@arapahoegov.com.
Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board
Legal Notice No. Arap 1396
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Englewood Herald
Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
Public Notice
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission will be held on August 20, 2024 at the hour of 6:30 p.m. in the Englewood Council Chambers, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, CO 80110.
Case #2024-001: Home Occupations.
The issue to be heard before the Commission is to repeal and replace Section 16-4-4.C and amend Table 4-2 in Title 16 of the Englewood Municipal Code.
A copy of the proposed amendments may be reviewed in the Community Development Department. Anyone interested in this matter may be heard at the public hearing by calling 303.762.2347 or by emailing commdev@englewoodco.gov 24 hours prior to the public hearing for directions on providing public comment.
By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission
Nancy G. Fenton, Recording Secretary
Legal Notice No. 539435
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Englewood Herald
Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
August 1, 2024 1690 W Littleton Blvd, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80120 303-795-4400
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by Arapahoe County, Colorado. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about Monday, August 19, 2024 the Arapahoe County will submit a request to HUD for the release of HOME – ARP funds under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, as amended to undertake a project known as Sanctuary on the Potomac for the purpose of increasing permanent supportive housing in the community. The proposed project provides funding for construction of the Potomac Campus multifamily residential building project. The Potomac Campus project will be located at 1290 S. Potomac Street, Aurora, CO and will include the creation of a stand-alone permanent supportive housing structure serving up to 60 households.
Estimated Grant Funding: $1,200,000
Estimated Total Cost: $21,539,909
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Arapahoe County has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at 1690 W Littleton Blvd, Suite 300
Littleton, CO 80120 303-795-4400
and may be examined or copied weekdays 9 A.M to 4:30 P.M. or by contacting Community Development, Housing and Homeless Division Manager at eloomis@arapahoegov.com
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Community Development, Housing and Homeless Division Manager Elizzebeth Loomis at eloomis@arapahoegov.com or 303-795-4400. All comments received by Saturday August 17, 2024 will be considered by Arapahoe County prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
Arapahoe County certifies to HUD that Katherine Smith in their capacity as Director of Community Resources consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows Arapahoe County to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development will accept objections to its release of funds and Arapahoe County certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of Arapahoe County; (b) Arapahoe County has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted via email in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Noemi Ghirghi, CPD Region VIII Director, at CPDRROFDEN@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact CPDRROFDEN@hud.gov to verify the actual last day of the objection period. RE Certifying Officers: Katherine Smith, Director of Community Resources, Arapahoe County.
Legal Notice No. Arap 1395
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
Bids and Settlements
Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT BID PACKAGES #02
DR. JUSTINA FORD ES and #05 LITTLE RAVEN ES FLOORING GC SERVICES
Notice is hereby given that Littleton Public Schools in the county of Arapahoe will on August 06, 2024 pay retainage and make final settlement with VLH Flooring for BID PACKAGES #02 Dr. Justina Ford ES and #05 Little Raven ES Flooring GC Services. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the contractor identified above or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid, by the contractor or subcontractor, must file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which statement must be filed on August 06, 2024. Claims must be submitted to the Board of Education of Littleton Public Schools at the school district’s Property Management Department, 5776 S. Crocker Street, Littleton, CO. 80120 August 06, 2024
Final Settlement will be made and verified claims must be timely filed with Littleton Public Schools.
Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim, Dated: July 25, 2024
Legal Notice No. 539408
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Summons and Sheriff Sale
Public Notice
COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO
Court Address: 1790 West Littleton Blvd. Littleton, CO 80120 303/645-6600
Case No.: 2018C043922
Div.:A2
Autovest, L.L.C., Plaintiff Vs. VAILE RINNAH PRICE, 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, VAILE RINNAH PRICE, 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 October 1, 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, October 1, 2018 NOW THEREFORE
IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED, that Plaintiff, Autovest, L.L.C., shall have and take of defendant, VAILE RINNAH PRICE Judgment in the instant matter on this date with like force and effect as on the date the Judgment was entered heretofore on October 1, 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. 539436
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 29, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
QUIET TITLE SUMMONS
NO. CV-2024-01312 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MOHAVE
BENJAMIN E GANGLOFF, Plaintiff vs. – Fred Sago, Abbie Sago and Mohave County Treasurer; et. al., the unknown heirs of all the above named defendants if any of them be deceased; and all other persons claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real property described in the Complaint adverse to Plaintiff; title thereto Defendants
To The Above Named Defendants and each of them. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to appear and defend in the above entitled action in the above entitled court, within THIRTY DAYS, exclusive of the day of service, if served without the State of Arizona, and you are hereby notified that in case you fail so to do, Judgment by Default WILL BE rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Complaint is to foreclose a lien and to Quiet Title to real property in Mohave County, Arizona. If you do not want a judgment or order taken against you without your input, you must file an “Answer” or a “Response” in writing with the Court, and pay the filing fee. If you do not file an “Answer” or
“Response” the other party may be given the relief requested in his or her Petition or Complaint. To file your “Answer” or Response” take, or send, the “Answer” or “Response” to the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, 415 East Spring Street, Kingman, AZ 86401 (P.O. Box 7000, Kingman, AZ 86402-7000 Mail a copy of your “Answer” or “Response” to the other party at the address listed on the top of this Summons. Benjamin Gangloff, Plaintiff 1308 Stockton Hill A194, Kingman AZ 86401, Phone (928) 530-1235. GIVEN under my hand and the Seal of the Superior Court of the State of Arizona, in and for the County of MOHAVE, this 16th day of July, 2024.
CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT
By: Christina Spurlock, Clerk
Legal Notice No.539440
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 22, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Case Number: 24CV30336
COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE
Plaintiff: Peachwood II Homeowners Association, Inc., v.
Defendant: Racheal Trueblood, Pennymac Loan Services, LLC, and Michael Westerberg, as Arapahoe County’s Deputy Public Trustee
Lot 81, Block 2, Peachwood Subdivision Filing No. 2, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
Also known as: 12020 East Hoye Drive, Aurora, CO 80012.
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS or JUDGMENT DEBTORS, Please take notice:
You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Sheriff's office of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado at 10:00 o’clock am, on the 19th day of September 2024 at the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office Civil Unit located at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO, 80112, phone number (720) 874-3845, at which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.
**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. **
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A
FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $27,702.65.
This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Order and Decree For Judicial Forclosure dated May 22, 2024, and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. by Peachwood II Homeowners Association, Inc., the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on August 14, 2019 at Reception No. D9082693 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on a default under the Master Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Peachwood II, recorded on September 28, 1994 at book number 7719 and page 506 of the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorders office, and all supplements thereto (hereinafter referred to as the “Declaration”). The Declaration and notices, as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of Peachwood II Homeowners Association, Inc., WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS, legally described as follows: Lot 81, Block 2, Peachwood Subdivision Filing No. 2, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
Also known as: 12020 East Hoye Drive, Aurora, CO 80012.
Attorney for Peachwood II Homeowners Association, Inc. WesternLaw Group LLC Gabriel Stefu, #34616 9351 Grant Street #120 Thornton, CO 80229
gtefu@westernlawgroup.com
Date: June 18, 2024
Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff County of Arapahoe, Colorado
By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff
Legal Notice No. 539320
First Publication: 07/25/2024
Last Publication: 08/22/2024
Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110
Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO
Case No.: 2024CV030270
Division: 14
COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
Plaintiff: WILLOW CREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, THE, a Colorado nonprofit corporation v. Defendants: JOAN M. DEHECK; LEGACY MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2021-GS3; U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE
This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to a Order Granting Motion for Decree for Judicial Foreclosure dated May 13, 2024, and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq., by Willow Creek Homeowners Association, The, a Colorado nonprofit corporation, the current holder of a lien recorded on December 29, 2023 at Rec. No. E3086254, in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions recorded on February 13, 1973 at Reception No. 1340280 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The Declaration and notices, as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of Willow Creek Homeowners Association, The, WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS – against the property legally described as follows:
Lot 127, Block 29, Willow Creek Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.
Also known and numbered as: 7585 S Rosemary Cir, Centennial, CO 80112
The Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 19th day of September 2024, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80112; phone number 720-874-3845. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.
**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. **
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.
DATED in Colorado this 18th day of June, 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. 539324
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 22, 2024
Published In: Littleton Independent
750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110
Public Notices
Misc. Private Legals
Public Notice
NOTICE OF RECORDS DESTRUCTION
Personalized Orthodontics the former office of Dr. David Albert located at 7889 S. Lincoln Court STE 102, Littleton, CO, 80122 will be destroying all paper records and old study models. If you are a former patient of Personalized Orthodontics or the office of Dr. David Albert and would like a copy of your paper records, please contact our office no later than August 31, 2024 at 303-798-0928 or email the practice manager tina@holtorthodontics.com
Legal Notice No. 539410
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 22, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles
Public Notice
Notice to A'Dontre Thompson. Unclaimed property and associated fees must be handled before Thu Aug 08, 2024 at Day on the Range Consulting, LLC or it will be disposed of per local laws. Contact (720) 588-3687.
Legal Notice No. 539437
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Notice to Creditors
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of CAROLYN LOUISE HARRIS, a/k/a CAROLYN L. HARRIS, and CAROLYN HARRIS, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30739
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Roshawna D. Tucker, Personal Representative 1251 S. Argonne Circle Aurora, CO 80017
Legal Notice No. 539387
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Kent Leroy Swanson, also known as Kent L. Swanson, also known as Kent Swanson, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30581
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Mary McGuire Swanson, also known as Mary M. Swanson, also known as Jo Swanson, Personal Representative
c/o Illumine Legal LLC
8055 East Tufts Avenue, Suite 1350 Denver, Colorado 80237
Legal Notice No. 539365
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Dennis Wayne Berger, aka Dennis Berger Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30693
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to: District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado
on or before November 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jacob Berger, Co-Personal Representative 2101 W. Harvard Ave. Englewood, CO 80110
Legal Notice No. 539368
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of SUZANNE L. ROBBINS, a/k/a SUE ROBBINS, a/k/a SUZANNE LYNNE ROBBINS , Deceased Case Number: 2024-PR-30721
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Michael W. Reagor, Attorney for Personal Representative 8400 E Prentice Ave., Suite 1040 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Legal Notice No. 539367
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Scott C. Glennen, a/k/a Scott Charles Glennen, a/k/a Scott Glennen, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30799
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 December 1, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Sheri L. Zitzow, Personal Representative C/O Little Law Office 15530 E. Broncos Pkwy, Ste.300 Centennial, CO 80112
Legal Notice No. 539443
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 15, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of KAREN MARIE HASS, aka Karen M. Hass, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30747
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Robert D. Taylor, P.C. Attorney to the Personal Representative 6500 S. Quebec St. #300 Centennial, CO 80111
Legal Notice No. 539363
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of David Dwight Wilson, also know as David Wilson, Deceased Case No.: 2024PR30590
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe Colorado on or before 11/26/2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Pacific Wilson, Personal Representive 160 W 71st. Street, Apt 8A New York, NY 10023
Legal Notice No. 539396
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of HELEN K. WILLIAMS, aka HELEN WILLIAMS, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030691
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 25, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Elizabeth A. Williams, c/o Nicole Andrzejewski
5347 S. Valentia Way, Ste. 335 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Legal Notice No. 539419
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of JAMES F. MARQUIS, III, also known as JAMES FREDERICK MARQUIS, III, JAMES MARQUIS, III, JAMES F. MARQUIS, JAMES FREDERICK MARQUIS and JAMES MARQUIS, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30729
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Katherine M. Anderson
Personal Representative
6480 S. Oak Shadows Circle Memphis, TN 38119
Legal Notice No. 539389
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Mary Frances Simms, known as Mary F. Simms, also known as Mary Simms, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30752
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, December 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Warren Andrew Peters
Personal Representative 5672 S Estes Way Littleton, CO 80123
Legal Notice No. 539426
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 15, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Kevin William Williams; a.k.a Kevin W. Williams; a.k.a. Kevin Williams, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30660
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 25, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Christopher Brock
Attorney for the Personal Representative 19154 E. Hampden Drive Aurora, CO 80013
Legal Notice No. 539403
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Sue Morgan, Deceased Case Number: 24PR358
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 December 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Mary Jill Morgan Smyth
Personal Representative 2266 Crabtree Drive Centennial, CO 80121
Legal Notice No. 539430
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 15, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of JIMMIE CAROL DUNBAR, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30746
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative (JESSIE DUNBAR III) or to ARAPAHOE COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER (7325 SOUTH POTOMAC STREET, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112) on or before NOVEMBER 29, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
/s/ Kimberly Ruddell KIMBERLY RUDDELL, Esq.
Attorney for Personal Representative 8354 Northfield Blvd, Suite 3700 Denver, CO 80238
Legal Notice No.539390
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Howard Weston Clarke, Jr., a/k/a Howard W. Clarke, Jr., a/k/a Howard Clarke, Jr., a/k/a H. Weston Clarke, Jr., a/k/a Howard Clarke, and H. Weston Clarke, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30751
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative, or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before November 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
H. MacGregor Clarke, Personal Representative c/o Poskus & Klein, P.C. 303 East 17th Avenue, Suite 900 Denver, Colorado 80203
Legal Notice No. 539388
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Mary Alice Parmelee, a/k/a Mary A. Parmelee, and Mary Parmelee, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30806
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 December 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Karen Erickson, Personal Representative c/o Poskus & Klein, P.C. 303 East 17th Avenue, Suite 900 Denver, Colorado 80203
Legal Notice No. 539438
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 15, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of MICHAEL VALDES BLEAU, a/k/a MICHAEL V. BLEAU, a/k/a MICHAEL BLEAU, a/k/a MIKE VALDES BLEAU, a/k/a MIKE V. BLEAU, a/k/a MIKE BLEAU, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30717
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 Novem-
ber 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Mary Pat Valdes, Personal Representative 6042 S Aberdeen Street Littleton, Colorado 80120
Legal Notice No. 539361
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Name Changes
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on July 12, 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 Chalina Iruolaje be changed to Tingxi Iruolaje Case No.: 24C100685
By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539427
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 15, 2024
Publisher: Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on July 22, 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 Sami Bilal Uren be changed to Sami Bilal Nur Case No.: 24C100624
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539431
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 15, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 26, 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 Edgar Allan Flores Jr. be changed to Ezra Joel Flores Case No.: 24C100606
By: Sarah Ingemansen Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539413
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 27, 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 Yhali Victoria Gaspar López be changed to Yhali Cabriales Case No.: 24C100613
By: Kim Boswell
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539397
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on July 3, 2024, that a Pe-
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tition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Sunil Babak Gulati be changed to Bobby Babak Gulati Case No.: 24C100
By: Kim Boswell
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539412
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 17, 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 Nora Jane Blevins be changed to Nora Jane McMullin Case No.: 24C100578
By: Sarah Ingemansen
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539360
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 28, 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 Fatima Hamza Abdulhamid be changed to Fatima Hamza Alferjani Case No.: 24C100618
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539392
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on July 1, 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 Damier Deangelo Kennell Gray be changed to Damier Darrelle Vence Case No.: 24C100562
By: Sarah Ingemansen
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539428
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 15, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on July 8, 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 Matthew James Foday III be changed to James Momoh Foday III Case No.: 24C100114
By: Sarah Ingemansen
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539423
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 15, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on May 8, 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 Leilani Dianna Johnson be changed to Leilani Dianna McQueen Case No.: 24C100470
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539421
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on July 15, 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 Juliet Hernandez be changed to Juliet Hernandez Alcaraz Case No.: 24C100690
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539439
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 15, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on July x, 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 Mirta Penelope Albuja Arroyo be changed to Mirtha Albuja Arroyo Case No.: 2024C100559
By: Kim Boswell
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539425
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 15, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 12, 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 Liya Shamilyevna Starin/Shaymardanova be changed to Liya Shamilyevna Starin Case No.: 24C1000564
By: Sarah Ingemansen
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539385
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on July 1, 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 Raiden Dre Lohmann be changed to Raiden Dre Smith Case No.: 24C100596
By: Sarah Ingemansen
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539432
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 15, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on July 8, 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 Jacqueline Elizabeth Schneider be changed to Jacqueline Rivas Schneider Case No.: 2024C100646
By: Sarah Ingemansen
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539417
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on July 1, 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 Sara Zeynep Uren be changed to Sara Zeynep Nur Case No.: 24C100626
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539405
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on July 10, 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 Nahla Rey Hollowell-Casey be changed to Nahla Rey Casey Case No.: 24C100672
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539418
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on July 16, 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 Dana Michele Eye be changed to Michele Danae McGee Case No.: 24C100699
By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539429
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 15, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on July x, 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 Milo Anthony Blanton be changed to Milo Anthony Tubaya Case No.: 24C100631
By: Stephen James Sletta
Legal Notice No. 539424
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 15, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 25, 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 Olivia Sophia Decamilli be changed to Olivia Angel Muth Case No.: 24C100603
By: Judge
Legal Notice No. 539366
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on July 3, 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 Amethyst Jade Jewell be changed to Amethyst Everett Jade Case No.: 24C100628
By: Sarah Ingemansen Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539404
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on July 5, 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 Kaleb Carter Dinges-Miller be changed to Kaleb Carter Dinges Case No.: 2024C100647
By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539416
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on July 1, 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 Arab Muhumed Sahal be changed to Hajir Dahir Hassan Case No.: 24C100621
By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539399
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on May 15, 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 Nyelli Gia Banks-Barnes be changed to Nyelli Gianna Banks Case No.: 2024C100544
By: Sarah Ingemansen Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539411
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on July 3, 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 Theresita Katherine Guiffre be changed to Theresa Katherine Guiffre Case No.: 24C100638
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539407
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 27, 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 Abukar Abdullahi Muhumed be changed to Abukar Khalif Abdullahi Case No.: 24C100608
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539400
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on July 3, 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 Megan Michelle Spence be changed to Morgan Megan Spence Case No.: 24C100636
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539398 First Publication: July 25, 2024 Last Publication: August 8, 2024
Littleton Independent
NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on July 11, 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 Logan James Miller be changed to Logan James Dinges Case No.: 2024C100645
By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 539415 First Publication: July 25, 2024
ARSON
Charges are an accusation of a crime, and the court process would determine whether a suspect is guilty and convicted.
e 18th Judicial District covers Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties.
e re was reported at about 11:30 a.m. June 18 near Bristolwood Lane and Monarch Boulevard, not far from Castle Pines Parkway. Fire o cials estimated its size at about 1 1/2 acres, between homes along a pathway.
It was located behind homes along Stonedale Drive to the north
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appear in the upcoming cycle.
“If passed, the city could place (future) GO Bond ballot questions whenever allowed under TABOR — in November — whether or not there are other City questions on the ballot,” documents said. e council approved that measure and another regarding ranked choice voting, in a 4-3 vote.
All of these developments followed the council’s decision in a July 15 meeting to shelve a $6 million pool project at Miller Field that Anderson and other members had hoped to include in the general obligation bond. e then $42 million bond was decreased to $39.5 million.
However, the bond was increased
and Bristolwood to the south, and between Monarch to the east and Timber Trail Elementary School to the west, according to South Metro Fire Rescue.
Investigators determined that the re was intentionally set, Takahara has said. No one was injured, she said.
An arrest a davit — a document that could o er details about a crime — wasn’t available, Ross said.
“Because this case involves a juvenile, there is not (a) publicly available a davit or summons,” Ross said.
e Castle Pines News-Press sent a request for an incident report to the sheri ’s o ce regarding the re. e sheri ’s o ce did not re-
once more to $41 million at the July 22 meeting as council decided to include a $750,000 splash pad and $600,000 for improvements at Emerson Park.
Some estimated costs of improvements in the proposed bond include the following:
• Parks enhancements:
$24,115,000
• Pirates Cove enhancements:
$6,300,000
• Englewood Recreation Center:
$7,705,000
• Permits and project manager:
$2,907,000
To generate the $41 million, the city said “voters would need to approve a 4-mill property tax increase.”
Chirs Harguth, city communications direct, said the bond, if passed, would cost a typical homeowner $26.70 to $30.04 per $100,000 of a home’s value or the annual cost would be between $133.50
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lease records in response to the request, saying it declined to do so “in order to preserve the integrity of an ongoing investigation and/or subsequent prosecution.”
e incident “serves as an important reminder that re season is upon us,” the sheri ’s o ce said in an earlier news release.
“We urge all residents to exercise caution and to educate their children about the dangers of re,” the o ce said in the release. “Proper awareness and preventative measures can help keep our community safe.”
“ is is a good reminder that with hot and windy weather conditions, any ignition can spread quickly,”
South Metro Fire Rescue wrote on social media platform X.
and $150.20, approximately $12 per month for a $500,000 home.
Proposed improvements at Pirates Cove include an inner-tube water slide that would replace the six lap lanes in the pool, a leisure pool with an open recreation area for water basketball, volleyball and a waterfall and more.
In addition to Pirates Cove, improvements might also be made to the Englewood Recreation Center, including roof improvements, a pickleball court, updated locker rooms, improved landscaping, a spa and a new pool deck.
Other parks and projects on the list for improvements include: Barde, Belleview, Centennial, Clarkson-Amherst, Cushing, Miller, Northwest Greenbelt, a new irrigation system and native plants.
For more information on the projects, visit the city’s at bit.ly/parkbond.
the Aurora Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the Douglas County Search and Rescue Team flew a drone over the area where Holeman went missing and found her body along an embankment off Colorado Highway 83, also known as South Parker Road. An investigation concluded that Holeman had died from a gunshot wound to the head.
Childers was identi ed as the shooter.
“ e evidence shows this defendant senselessly murdered and left her body in a remote part of the county where he thought no one would nd her,” Senior Deputy DA Corrie Caler said in a statement.
A co-conspirator, Shantel Edlund, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit second-degree murder and was sentenced to 18 years in state prison.
Lee VanBuskirk also pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit second-degree murder in addition to second-degree kidnapping. VanBuskirk’s sentencing is set for later this year.
Childers was convicted by a jury of rst-degree murder after deliberation, second-degree kidnapping and conspiracy to commit second-degree kidnapping.
In addition to life in prison, he was also given 32 years on the second-degree kidnapping charge and 16 years for conspiracy to commit second-degree kidnapping. Both sentences will run concurrent to the life sentence.
