Centennial Citizen October 24, 2024

‘We can make it safer’

Littleton community honors Liam Stewart, calls for safer streets one year after his death

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In mid-October last year, Jaylan Nash went shing with his friend, Liam Stewart. Days later, Liam was hit and killed by a car driver while riding his bicycle to school.

On Oct. 17, 2024, one year after Liam’s death, 11-year-old Nash and his friends joined a massive group of Littleton community members at a rally and bicycle ride to honor their friend and call for safer streets in their city.

“I think roads should become a bit safer, especially for kids,” Nash said, wearing his bicycle helmet over a baseball cap. “It’s been very nice honoring him,

Englewood to host various Halloween, fall events

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

From now until the end of October, Englewood Schools is hosting a plethora of events to reign in the spooky season.

Superintendent Joanna Polzin said students, teachers and the community can enjoy many fall festivities.

“In the fall, many of our schools host harvest or fall festivals,” Polzin said. “At these events, families gather, share a meal and play games. Additionally, several of our schools host or participate in trick-or-treat streets.”

Charles Hay Elementary recently held its Harvest Fest, and Bishop Elementary will host its Fall Fest on Oct. 25 after school. It will include food, games, costumes and the popular cake walk.

“Cherrelyn Elementary is hosting a Fall Festival on Friday, Oct. 25 at 5 p.m.,” Polzin said. “ is event will have games, dancing, a ra e, bounce castle, tie-dye tshirts and two food trucks.”

Additionally, there will be a parade at Clayton, and literacy activities – during which students dress in their pajamas and have guest readers – on Halloween at Charles Hay.

“Englewood Middle School and Englewood Leadership Academy will host their annual Trick-or-Treat Street around the Englewood High School track on Oct. 29 from 5-7 p.m.,” Polzin said.

Polzin said there will also be various sporting events and band concerts.

Dr. Rana Razzaque, the district’s director of opportunity, access and inclusion, said the district loves fall, which is a unique time of year with an interesting history and many di erent holidays.

“ e Celtic people actually celebrated this changing of the seasons through the pagan celebration of Samhain, now called Halloween,” Razzaque said. “ ere are also celebrations like Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in Mexican and Indigenous traditions to honor

HALLOWEEN, P8

Cassie and Josh Stewart, Liam Stewart’s parents, embrace each other as Runyon Elementary School music teacher Curtis Waibel plays the song inscribed on a commemorative bench in memory of Liam. PHOTOS BY NINA JOSS

Littleton City Councilmember Gretchen Rydin, Mayor Kyle Schlachter and City Manager Jim Becklenberg ride bicycles at the Ride for Liam event on Oct. 17, 2024.

Colored Halloween trick-or-treat buckets send mixed messages

National movement aims to create inclusion for all children, but some criticize it

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNTIYMEDIA.COM

A jack-o’-lantern candy bucket is an essential when it comes to trick-or-treating. And through the years, the di erent colored candy buckets have taken on speci c meanings with a goal to bring awareness to various medical conditions. However, some of the movements have gained criticism.

e idea of inclusion was the premise of the Blue Bucket for Autism , which stems from 2018 after a parent posted on Facebook that her autistic son would be trickor-treating with a blue bucket. It ignited a national movement.

Movements aimed at bringing awareness are wonderful, said Keri Sawyer, a child therapist and owner of Bloom Child erapists in Parker. But, parents shouldn’t feel like they have to take part, she added.

“I don’t think that at any point a child or their parents should feel like they need to have a speci c color bucket or disclose any speci c information about their child in order to receive empathy and acceptance,” said Sawyer.

While the movement was created to promote awareness for trick-or-treaters with autism and those who are nonspeaking, some say that children shouldn’t have to “advertise” their medical diagnosis just to be included fairly.

“If our children could thrive on good intentions, then the blue ‘autism’ Halloween buckets would be a wild success,” said Brittany Yarbrough, a Littleton mom. “Unfortunately, that’s just not how it works.”

Yarbrough understands the challenges as her son has motor planning di culties and hypotonia, a condition that causes decreased muscle tone.

Autism is a bio-neurological developmental disability and impacts one’s social interaction, communication skills

and cognitive function. It a ects one in 36 children, according to the National Autism Association. While autism varies person to person, about 40% of children with autism do not speak.

Elizabeth Bennet, a psychologist at Children’s Hospital Colorado, said Halloween can be di cult for a lot of people for various reasons, including it being a change of routine or it creating social anxiety.

While she believes the idea of the colored buckets movement can be helpful to raise awareness for certain medical conditions or disabilities, she doesn’t think that trick-or-treaters should have to carry some sort of marker that identi es their diagnosis in order to have the same access that every other child does on Halloween.

“In my imaginary ideal world, everybody has awareness that we don’t know each other’s whole story, and that people can behave di erently for a lot of di erent reasons, and that we don’t get to set expectations for other people,” said Bennet. “We don’t live in that ideal world yet.”

Jessica Vestal, whose son is nonverbal and has trouble performing tasks, has watched as adults have told her son, “no candy until you say trick-or-treat!”

“Whether they are unable to say trickor-treat, have to use an AAC device, have no way to say it at all or are carrying a

specially-colored pumpkin, each kid deserves to participate in something fun,” said Vestal.

Both Vestal and Yarbrough believe the movement was created with good intentions, but wonder why there needs to be a color-coded system to be accepting and inclusive of all abilities. Yarbrough added that displaying a child’s diagnosis has the potential to increase the risk that the child will be mistreated or bullied.

“I love when people choose to sit at the end of their driveway to hand out treats, since narrow walkways and steps to the front door are di cult to manage for those in wheelchairs or (those who have) mobility issues,” said Yarbrough.

Having worked with neurodivergent children, Sawyer has had parents ask her about the di erent colored buckets. She said it should be more about“if they would like to, not that they should have to — and let the child lead on that decision.

Similar to Bennet, Sawyer hopes that people answering doors will answer with empathy and a willingness to be accepting of all individuals and use Halloween as a time to show kindness to neighbors.

For three consecutive years, Sawyer participated in the Town of Parker’s Trunk or Treat event because she enjoys the opportunity to allow families to have a little more control of the environment. She ap-

preciates the inclusivity that the rst hour of the event is sensory-friendly because it creates a safer and more accessible environment.

Whether a family chooses to carry a blue bucket to raise awareness of autism or if they feel uncomfortable with it, Sawyer encourages letting the child lead on how they want to do Halloween.

“ ere’s no wrong way of doing it,” said Sawyer. “So having a good time within your child’s capacity is really important.”

Other color meanings

Children may carry a di erent colored bucket because it’s their favorite color. But, these colors have taken on meanings. For example, pink for breast cancer awareness and red for driving under the in uence.

In 2012, after facing challenges due to having epilepsy, a young boy in Connecticut wanted to raise awareness for the medical condition. He decided to paint a pumpkin purple and his family shared it on Facebook. With more than 3.4 million people living with epilepsy in the country, the initiative soon gained national recognition and the Epilepsy Foundation launched the Purple Pumpkin Project.

Colored pumpkins can also be seen on people’s front porches to indicate to trickor-treaters and their families that it is an inclusive home. Besides the traditional orange pumpkins, another common color to see is teal.

e Teal Pumpkin Project was created to promote food safety and inclusion of those who have food allergies.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 13 children have a food allergy. erefore, having options other than candy helps children feel included. Non-edible treat ideas include Halloween erasers, novelty toys, vampire fangs, spider rings and bouncy balls.

e Food Allergy Research and Education nonpro t organization provides a map of houses that have nonfood treats as well as free printable signs, ideas for non-food treats and facts about di erent types of candy. ese can be found at tinyurl.com/5eac8f4c.

The di erent-colored Halloween candy buckets have taken on new meanings over the years in hopes to bring awareness to various medical conditions and diagnoses.

Blue Halloween candy buckets available at stores across the metro area. The Blue Bucket for Autism movement was started in 2018 and has gained national attention; however, some criticize it.

PHOTO BY HALEY LENA

A Sign of the Times: Zillow Shows Climate Risk Data for All Active Listings

I was as shocked as anyone to hear that Asheville, North Carolina, had been devastated by flooding from Hurricane Helene. It is over 300 miles inland from the Atlantic coast and on the western slope of the Appalachian mountain range. It is 2,100 feet above sea level.

To those of us who comfort ourselves that we are in a haven from climate change, this should be a wake-up call.

Zillow heard that wake-up call and recently introduced a “Climate Risk” assessment for all active listings on its website. At right are charts you’ll find if you search on Zillow for my listing at 48 Lang Street in Twin Lakes, Colorado, at the eastern foot of Independence Pass. I’m only showing the Flood risk map, but there are comparable maps for Fire, Wind, Air Quality and Heat risks by clicking on the buttons you see at the top left of the map.

younger home shoppers, who are driving the market. The median age of today's home buyer is 39, and first-time buyers make up 50% of all buyers. Millennial and Gen Z shoppers who comprise 54% of all home buyers are most likely to consider a climate risk when determining where to shop for a home. Across generations, a majority of shoppers reported taking into account at least one climate risk when looking for their next home.”

Although 86% of Millennials are likely to consider climate risks when searching for a home, the average for all groups is 83%, with Baby Boomers the lowest at 70%. Bottom line: it’s a big concern for everyone, and we need to take notice.

“Climate risks are now a critical factor in home-buying decisions,” said Skylar Olsen, chief economist at Zillow.

It was a year ago last month that Zillow released a report stating that “A clear majority of prospective buyers in each region of the United States consider at least one climate risk when shopping for a home.” In the Midwest the percentage was 77% and in the West it was 90%.

Such risks were of least concern, surprisingly, to prospective buyers in the South, including Florida, but I suspect that may change after recent hurricanes.

The Sept. 2023 report continued: “Climate risks are a major concern for

The data source for Zillow is First Street, which provides climate risk data across multiple industries, including government, banking, and insurance.

First Street’s analysis of the destruction caused by August’s Cat-1 hurricane Debby found that 78% of flooded properties were outside FEMA’s flood zones.

According to Zillow, “First Street is the standard for climate risk financial modeling (CRFM) working to connect climate change to financial risk. First Street uses transparent, peer-reviewed methodologies to calculate the past, present, and future climate risk for properties globally, and makes it available for citizens, industry and government.”

Don’t expect to find climate risk data for your home on Zillow, unless it is cur-

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rently for sale. However, you could look for a nearby home that is for sale and find your home on the maps such as the one above.

Years ago, I learned couple important things about flood insurance. First, for water damage to be covered by regular homeowners insurance, the water can’t hit the ground before entering your house. If the water hits the ground first, it is considered flooding and is only covered by flood insurance.

However, even flood insurance does not cover a finished basement. It will cover anything in your basement, such as a furnace and water heater, that serves the above-grade floors, but it will not cover below-grade walls, floors or furnishings.

available on Zillow’s iPhone app and on the Zillow website, with Android availability expected early next year.

Take Pictures of Your Home Before the Snow Falls

Even if you don’t expect to put your home on the market this winter, it’s a good idea to have exterior pictures of your home and yard which the grass is green and the leaves are on the trees. If you have trees which blossom in the spring, make a note to take a picture then too.

“Life happens,” and it’s good to be prepared to show your home at its best.

NAR: ‘Make Your Listings Shine Online’

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Last week, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) had a newsletter item that caught my attention.

Covid had, of course, increased the importance of making listings more attractive to potential buyers who might not be able to visit the home in person.

The newsletter article pointed out that, just like work-at-home, buying without seeing a home in person is still a thing.

It quoted a 2022 survey of 1,000 homeowners by Lending Tree which showed that 47% of them bought without an in-person tour of the property.

We already know that the vast majority well over 90% of buyers begin their home search online and only call an agent when they want to see a home. During Covid, that meant in some cases a FaceTime tour of the home by a showing agent. (We were “essential workers.”)

Americans got so used to Zoom meetings and working virtually during Covid that many of them still prefer Zoom meetings, and that translates into wanting to see a home virtually before making an offer.

What the article failed to mention was

that most of those buyers probably did attend the professional inspection of the home after going under contract, but the fact remains that a good online presence is what got that home under contract.

The article mentioned some of the technological tools, in addition to FaceTime, which have allowed listing agents to dramatically improve the online presentation of their listings, thereby allowing buyers to feel comfortable with submitting an offer prior to seeing the listing in person.

Matterport’s interactive still photos linked to a floor plan was one of those technologies. It allows a person, with their computer mouse, to rotate each still photo 360 degrees and even look at the ceiling and floor.

What wasn’t mentioned, and shocked me by its absence, was the mention of narrated video tours, which my broker associates and I create for every residential listing! What could be more useful than being able to walk through a home with the listing agent describing all its features basically simulating an inperson showing?

Climate risk information is currently

‘Long live Mutiny’

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Upon entering the new Mutiny Information Cafe in Englewood, which o cially opened its doors earlier this month, patrons are immediately greeted by an inviting glow of pinball machines and the familiar smell of its coffee brews and blends.

ough smaller than its former location of 11 years in Denver, Mutiny’s new “blank slate” showcases a kaleidoscope of color and creativity as striking murals – painted by friends of the owners – adorn the walls and thoughtfully-arranged shelves showcase a curated collection of

books and graphic novels.

Mutiny owners, Jim Norris and Matt Megyesi, said though there is still much to do to fully settle into the new space, they are happy to begin this next chapter and welcome customers old and new.

“It’s been fantastic (so far).

e neighborhood’s been great,”

Norris said. “ e city has been absolutely fantastic to work with. e more we walk around and meet the people in the neighborhood, the more in love we are with it. e food, the people, and I know it sounds stupid, but the sunsets are better here.”

Megyesi added that everyone has been “super duper nice.”

He has particularly enjoyed getting Rico’s Pizza since moving to the new spot, and hearing positive feedback from people in the community.

“ at makes me con dent that we made the right decision to move down to Englewood,” Megyesi said.

Norris said it makes sense that other businesses are moving further south from Denver into Englewood because it’s a great district with its own unique history, and it’s a city that supports and protects local businesses.

“I think that this district in particular has got the exact avor of all the beautiful little neighborhoods of Denver, but it’s in En-

Mutiny Information Cafe is settling in at its new Englewood location

glewood,” Norris said.

Both Norris and Megyesi feel they’ve seen a lot of new customers and feel happy to know their long-term customers continue to frequent their shop.

One of their loyal customers and friends, who made his rst rare book purchase at Mutiny, is Micheal Kerr. Keer visited the new location for the rst time recently and said he loves it.

“Seeing them in this space is super exciting,” Kerr said. “I know I am going to be down here for co ee, for the comics, for everything that’s going on down here. ey’re going to be an asset to this community in ways you might not

even expect … so long live Mutiny.”

At the new location at 3483 S. Broadway, which formerly housed Sweet Caroline Confections, Norris said they are focused mainly on co ee and comic books, but the shop still has the “rowdy, punk rock vibe.”  Mutiny will continue to host events such as concerts, chess games, poetry events, open mics and more in their new basement.

Megyesi said Mutiny has been a bookstore since the 1980s, then over the years, di erent elements such as a co ee bar were added.

Mutiny Information Cafe opened its new location on South Broadway in Englewood on Oct. 4 after 11 years at its previous location in Denver.

Owners of Mutiny Information Cafe Jim Norris and Matt Megyesi stand in their new location on South Broadway in Englewood. The pair relocated from their original location of 11 years in Denver’s Baker neighborhood. PHOTOS BY ELISABETH SLAY

Broadway ver, the themselves and Megyesi

After years of walking by the store at Broadway and Ellsworth Avenue in Denver, and talking with the previous owner, the duo decided to purchase Mutiny for themselves in 2013.

“We bought it one day, turned the key and the next day we were selling books,” Megyesi said.

Megyesi explained they decided to relocate Mutiny to Englewood due to the expiration of their lease and an increase in rent.

Norris con rmed it was also due to the crime and other elements that occurred in their old location in Denver.

“We were exhausted by Denver (and) absolutely exhausted where we were,”

Norris said. “( ere were) a lot of broken windows and a lot of unnecessary hassles for people trying to run a co ee shop bookstore (that’s) a safe, all-ages

space for everyone.”

Norris said their Englewood location sort of “fell into their laps,” and though it’s been a whirlwind to relocate over the last month, the duo are “pinching themselves.”

“What we really want to do is bring that all-ages safe space (to Englewood),” Norris said. “So you can get comic books and co ee and we’ve got lots of great literature on how to live your life, and doing the shows in the basement. It’s all ages, drug- and alcohol-free.”

To feel more settled into their new location, Norris said the pair needs to “attach some pipes and build some shelves,” and Megyesi said the duo are “still managing the chaos” but are looking forward to embracing their new community.

“We’re really looking forward to just doing our thing and being here for a long, long, long time,” Norris said.

For more information on Mutiny Information Cafe visit www.mutinybooks. com.

Former Littleton school bus aide withdraws

not-guilty plea related to child abuse allegations

New arraignment set for Dec. 16

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Former Littleton Public Schools paraprofessional Kiarra Jones on Oct. 10 withdrew a notguilty plea to multiple charges of child abuse and reckless bodily injury.

Eric Ross, media relations director for the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s O ce, said the judge granted Jones’ request to withdraw her plea and set a new arraignment date for 10 a.m. on Dec. 16, during which Jones will be required to enter a new plea.

“Kiarra Jones, through her counsel, submitted a motion (on Oct. 9) requesting the judge allow her to withdraw the not guilty plea entered on Aug. 26, 2024, in order to provide defense counsel adequate time to provide competent and e ective counsel, complete additional investigation necessary with (the) additional charges added after setting for trial, and review newly-discovered materials and materials that will be necessary discovery that are currently undiscovered,” Ross said.  e withdrawal comes after Jones, 29, was charged with two additional charges earlier this month that included a thirddegree charge of at-risk assault and another charge of child abuse causing serious bodily injury. ese bring her total charges to 13.  charges, a third victim was

which was around the time of Jones’ arrest.

Jones originally pleaded not guilty to nine counts of crimes against at-risk children or adults and two counts of child abuse/ reckless bodily injury.

ny Yarbrough, Hunter’s mother, e other named victims in the case include 10-year-old Dax Vestal and 10-year-old Andrew

dent Jones is allegedly striking in a video shown by news outlets throughout the world in April,

Jones was hired to assist nonverbal autistic students on a Littleton Public Schools bus, and is accused of abusing the boys during rides to and from the Joshua School, a private facility school in Englewood for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.   e parents said in the months leading up to Jones’ arrest, they noticed behavioral changes in their children. And many of the parents spoke out about their children’s safety to the Littleton Board of Education in the months following Jones’ arrest.  e parents said their sons no longer attend the Joshua School and are still taking it “one day at a time” in their healing journeys.  e parents said the boys are not aware of the ongoing court proceedings as they wouldn’t fully understand it, and the parents want to protect them from more pain and trauma.

Qusair Mohamedbhai, whose rm is representing the three families, continues to make preparations for civil litigation against the Joshua School and Littleton Public Schools.

Qusair Mohamedbhai, center, speaks with the parents he and his firm are representing in the case against former Littleton bus paraprofessional Kiarra Jones. Jones withdrew a not-guilty plea on Oct. 10 and will appear in court for a new arraignment on Dec. 16.

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HALLOWEEN

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Razzaque said the Latinx Club at Englewood High School creates ofrendas and invites those who want to participate to leave one in memory of a loved one.

“Englewood Schools has a strong commitment to honoring all belief systems, and knowing that people of di erent belief systems and cultures have diverse perspectives on celebrating Halloween. Institutionally, we tend to focus more on the autumn season, even though you will see kids dress up or student groups organize various activities,” Razzaque said.

Tips for treats, no tricks

With trick-or-treating fast approaching, Children’s Hospital o ers various safety tips for those wanting to participate in the yearly tradition.

e tips include the following:

• Ensure that children out trick-or-treating who are under 12 cross streets with an adult.

• If kids are mature enough to be out

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without supervision, ask them to stick to familiar areas that are well lit and to trickor-treat in groups.

• Avoid carrying sticks, swords or other sharp objects.

• Check treats for signs of tampering before children are allowed to eat them. Candy should be thrown away if the wrapper is faded, torn or unwrapped.

“While Halloween is a cherished holiday for many people, we encourage our students and families to be mindful of the harm that can be caused through culturally-appropriative costumes and practices,” Razzaque said.

Phone and Internet Discounts Available to CenturyLink Customers

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission designated CenturyLink as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier within its service area for universal service purposes. CenturyLink’s basic local service rates for residential voice lines are $34.00 per month and business services are $53.50 per month. Specific rates will be provided upon request.

CenturyLink participates in the Lifeline program, which makes residential telephone or qualifying broadband service more affordable to eligible low-income individuals and families. Eligible customers may qualify for Lifeline discounts of $5.25/ month for voice or bundled voice service or $9.25/month for qualifying broadband or broadband bundles. Residents who live on federally recognized Tribal Lands may qualify for additional Tribal benefits if they participate in certain additional federal eligibility programs. The Lifeline discount is available for only one telephone or qualifying broadband service per household, which can be either a wireline or wireless service. Broadband speeds must be at least 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload to qualify.

A household is defined as any individual or group of individuals who live together at the same address and share income and expenses. Services are not transferable, and only eligible consumers may enroll in these programs. Consumers who willfully make false statements to obtain these discounts can be punished by fine or imprisonment and can be barred from these programs.

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An Englewood Schools student plays a game at a Hallween event. COURTESY OF ENGLEWOOD SCHOOLS

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Embrace wins, learn from losses, avoid mediocrity

There’s nothing quite like the taste of victory. Whether it’s our rst win in youth sports, receiving an academic award, or closing our rst sale, that feeling of triumph is something we carry with us for a lifetime. Our heart swells, our con dence rises, and we can’t wait to share the moment with those closest to us. at rst win, no matter how big or small, often sets the tone for how we approach life, shaping who we become and what we pursue.

Take a moment to think back to the rst time you experienced victory. Maybe it was a childhood moment, like scoring the winning goal in a soccer game, or perhaps it was something academic, like becoming a valedictorian or receiving an award in high school. ese early wins are more than just a eeting feeling of success. ey imprint on us, showing us what’s possible when we work, stay focused, and rise to the occasion. e satisfaction of that win becomes a guiding force, pushing us to seek out more challenges, work harder, and continue striving for success. Once we nd ourselves in a role that we love, we want to share that sense of accomplishment with others. We feel proud, motivated, and driven because of the wins and the journey that led us there.

But the taste of victory isn’t limited to enormous, lifechanging wins. Sometimes, it’s the small victories that push us forward. It could be completing a challenging project, getting promoted for the rst time, or even mastering a new skill. ese moments may not change our lives overnight, but they build momentum, giving us the con dence to keep going and pushing ourselves toward bigger goals. No matter how small, each win reinforces the idea that we’re capable of greatness. at said, the true value of victory isn’t just in the win; it’s also in the losses. Too often, people mistake losing as something negative, something to be avoided at all costs. But the reality is that losing, when framed correctly, can be just as valuable as winning. Each loss is an opportunity to learn, grow, and improve. Many of the most successful people in the world will tell you that their greatest lessons came from their failures, not their victories.

e problem arises when we become afraid of losing or, worse yet when we settle for mediocrity. Being lukewarm, neither fully committed to success nor willing to embrace failure, is the most dangerous place. It leads to a hollow, mundane experience in life, where we’re neither pushed to improve nor inspired to chase greatness.

But here’s the truth: I have never met someone who can’t succeed. While it’s true that some people struggle, many eventually nd themselves doing exactly what they were meant to do. ey nd a job, position, or calling that feels like a perfect t, and suddenly, everything clicks into place. e career that may have once felt like a series of losses becomes one of ful llment, purpose, and joy. is is the taste of victory when we nally nd ourselves where we belong, doing the work we were designed to do.

Ultimately, the taste of victory knows no prejudice. It can come in the form of a small win that propels us forward, a middle-of-the-road success that reassures us, or a transformational victory that changes the trajectory of our lives.

But the key is to remain hungry, driven, and willing to push beyond mediocrity. Big and small wins await those who strive, fail, learn, and rise again. Each of us holds within our hands the seeds of failure or the potential for greatness; the choice is ours.

I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail. com, and when we can train ourselves to embrace the taste of victory and defeat, it really will be a better than good life.

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

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partments who continuously evaluate and assess enrollment trends, boundary areas, and capital construction needs of the district. I have been a member of this group for 10 years and have seen the ongoing commitment and thoughtfulness the committee and the district brings to long-term planning for its students, sta and infrastructure needs.

As a former Cherry Creek School District parent, local resident of Centennial, and an active member of several local community organizations, I also have an understanding of what makes a community truly thrive over the course of decades.

Part of my community engagement has been as a member of the Cherry Creek Schools’ Long-Range Facility Planning Committee. is group consists of community members from across the district along with sta members representing a variety of de-

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As a write-in candidate for Colorado’s House District 3, I am committed to authentically representing our community — a voice often overlooked by traditional media. Meg Froelich may have a notable record, but it’s crucial to critically examine both her promises and her accomplishments, particularly when alternative voices like mine are marginalized, challenging the principles of a fair and free press.

Leadership is not just about tenure; it’s about impact and innovation. My background as a mediator and community advocate has equipped me with unique skills to e ect real change and ensure comprehensive representation, even without mainstream media attention.

As the district began to prepare for its 2024 mill and bond measure, this group played a vital role in developing the initial recommendation and prioritizing the list of projects. Our initial recommendation that went to the Board of Education and district leadership totaled $1.6 billion in capital needs. To be sensitive to rising property taxes and in ation, the project scope was scaled back to a $950 million bond. And with the support of our community, every penny of that $950 million will be put to

Meg discusses the rising costs of living, healthcare, and energy challenges. Despite her e orts, the slow progress in areas like a ordable housing highlights a

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One of the most exciting projects that’s being proposed is the expansion of the award-winning Cherry Creek Innovation Campus (CCIC). Opened in 2019 thanks to community support in the 2016 bond, CCIC currently o ers eight pathways ranging from Aerospace Manufacturing and Infrastructure Engineering to Transportation and Hospitality and Tourism. e program has grown exponentially since its opening and now has waitlists for nearly all of the current pathways. Each year about 1,800 10th, 11th, and 12th graders get the opportunity to learn hands-on career training in this facility. is bond proposes to double the footprint of the facility, expand or develop 10 pathways, and accommodate 70% more students. At Cherry Creek Schools, the vision is to ensure each and every student has the opportunity to nd their Pathway of Purpose and the CCIC is a critical part of that journey for many students.

In conjunction with the CCIC expansion, the district is also proposing a satellite innovation center on the Prairie Middle School and Overland High School campus. is entails an interior renovation of the existing IST Building to accommodate several new career pathways chosen by students and industry partners. Another signi cant component of the mill and bond focuses on reinvigorating many of the CCSD’s buildings that are now 50, 60 and even 70 years old. e district will celebrate its 75th anniversary in the spring and with that comes deteriorating buildings in several places across the district, including the Cherry Creek K-12 campus, the oldest campus in the district. e West Building at Cherry Creek High School was built in 1953. Much like

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a house, there comes a time when it no longer makes scal sense to keep throwing money at repairs and it’s time for a wholesale change.

is means the district is proposing a multi-bond e ort to rebuild the Cherry Creek K-12 campus, starting with the West Building, along with rebuilding Laredo Middle School and initial redevelopment of the Prairie/Overland campus.

Just like for any business or employee, it matters the condition of the space you come to every day whether it’s to learn or to work. When people — students and sta alike — feel invested in and their environment re ects that, they are inspired to give their best and pursue their Pathway of Purpose.

Cherry Creek Schools continues to deliver on its promise of providing an excellent education, but we need to continue investing in safe, healthy and innovative learning environments so that our buildings and classrooms compliment the commitment to excellence as well.

e Cherry Creek School District has been a pillar of our community for nearly 75 years. e district and its buildings are community assets, and we all have a responsibility to invest in these assets to ensure strong property values, workforce excellence, and keep our community thriving by investing in the future growth of our most valuable asset, our students. As a past Cherry Creek parent, invested community member involved with the district, and a member of the Citizens for Cherry Creek Schools Future, I encourage a yes vote on 4A and 4B to continue to grow the excellence of Cherry Creek Schools.

is guest column was written by Tom Gross, a resident of Centennial and a member of the Cherry Creek School District Long Range Facilities Planning Committee and the Citizens Committee for Cherry Creek Schools.

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Colorado’s byways

er views, history

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Some might say that what’s important is the journey, not the destination — and if you travel in Colorado, you might encounter roads that are considered “destinations unto themselves.”

ose include a couple of Colorado’s more than two dozen designated byways: signi cant roads that are, for many Coloradans, o the beaten path. Around the state, those roads are marked as byways because they hold archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational or scenic qualities.

“We protect those intrinsic qualities,” said Lenore Bates, who manages Colorado’s byways program.

e routes drive economic activity, too. e roads attract travelers, said Bates, adding that they can be “like a bucket list” item.

“Just like the national parks,” Bates said. People “will arrive just to do that byway.” e routes mark the map around Colorado, with some falling close to Denver and others sitting a longer drive away. Here’s a look at the state’s byways system and information about the roads.

Decades of byways

Colorado’s Scenic and Historic Byways program works to protect and promote the byways, Bates said.

Nationally, in the 1960s, “there was a lot of interest in outdoor recreation, and then in the 70s, it got put on the back burner,” Bates said.

Colorado’s byways program started in 1989, Bates said.

At the federal level, the National Scenic Byways program was created in 1991. It’s an e ort to help recognize, preserve and enhance selected roads around the country, according to a federal news release.

ere are 13 of Colorado’s 26 byways designated at the federal level as America’s Byways, which gives Colorado more national designations than any other state, according to the state program’s webpage.

‘Grassroots’ involvement

Each of Colorado’s byways has its own local organization that helps take care of and oversee the roads.

ose groups can fall under other entities, such as a county, a national park or national heritage area, or they could be a nonpro t, Bates said.

“So they’re very grassroots,” Bates said, adding: “A lot of them are, of course, volunteers who have full-time jobs.”

Byway groups might be involved in making updates to outdated resources, a visitor center or a rest area, for example.

“We’re trying to get everything ADA accessible or accessible for people who need visual resources,” Bates said, referring to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

One challenge the byways community faces is updating the kiosks — boards with historical information that people can pull over and read, Bates said.

“Unfortunately, a lot of those stories are outdated, and the language is not always up to current view,” Bates said. “And they might be missing somebody’s story on that storyline — it might be one-sided. So we’re trying to get those stories updated slowly. It’s a huge endeavor.”

“We need to get tribal input and other organizations to give those stories,” she added.

Overall, Colorado’s byways program is managed by a governor-appointed commission of up to 15 members, including representatives from a variety of government bodies, Bates said.

Money for taking care of Colorado’s byways comes from a mix of federal and state government sources, as well as local fundraising, Bates said.

‘All-American’ travel

Some byways get a special designation as an “All-American Road.”

To be highlighted with that title, a byway must meet criteria for at least two of the “intrinsic” qualities that are nationally signi cant and have one-of-a-kind features that do not exist elsewhere, according to the federal byways webpage.

“ e road or highway must also be considered a ‘destination unto itself,’” the webpage says. “ at is, the road must provide an exceptional traveling experience so recognized by travelers that they would make a drive along the (road) a primary reason for their trip.”

Colorado has two All-American Roads: Trail Ridge Road, running between Estes Park and Grand Lake, and San Juan Skyway, which runs in the Durango and Telluride areas.

In general, the last time Colorado designated a new byway was in 2014, when Tracks Across Borders Byway was designated between Durango and Chama, New Mexico, Bates said.

Colorado’s byways include paved and unpaved roads. All of them have access to local recreation, such as trailheads, state parks or national parks, Bates said.

“Some of them have parallel paths on a portion of the corridor — for example, along the West Elk Loop is the Crystal Valley Trail” in the Carbondale area, Bates said.

Some of the byways host cycling events, such as Ride the Rockies, Bates added.

How many byways have you been on?

Here’s a list of Colorado’s byways, their length according to CDOT, and their location, starting with some near Denver.

Lariat Loop: Runs 40 miles through the Morrison, Golden, Bergen Park and Evergreen areas

Peak to Peak: Runs 55 miles between the Estes Park and Black Hawk areas. e route “provides matchless views of the Continental Divide and its timbered approaches,” CDOT’s webpage for the byway says

Mount Blue Sky (formerly Mount Evans): Runs 49 miles, winding from the Idaho Springs area to the Bergen Park area. Reservations are required for vehicle entry at Mount Blue Sky. See recreation.gov.   e road to Mount Blue Sky is currently closed and is not expected to reopen until mid-2026.

Guanella Pass: Runs 22 miles between the Georgetown and Grant areas. Guanella Pass Road is seasonally closed on or about Nov. 26

Trail Ridge Road at Rocky Mountain National Park: Runs 48 miles between the Estes Park and Grand Lake areas. For up-to-date information on the status of Trail Ridge Road, call 970-586-1222

Alpine Loop: Runs 63 miles, generally between the Lake City, Silverton and Ouray areas

Cache la Poudre – North Park: Runs 101 miles between the Fort Collins and Walden areas

Collegiate Peaks: Runs 57 miles (one way), generally between the Granite and Salida areas

Colorado River Headwaters: Runs 80 miles. “ e route begins at Grand Lake, an old resort town on the shores of Colorado’s largest natural lake, and ends on a gravel road through spectacular Upper Gore Canyon,” CDOT’s website says

Dinosaur Diamond: Runs 134 miles or about 500 miles total in Colorado and Utah, according to CDOT. In Colorado, it goes between the Dinosaur and Fruita areas

Flat Tops Trail: Runs 82 miles between the Yampa and Meeker areas

Frontier Pathways: Runs 103 miles, generally between the Pueblo, Silver Cli and Rye areas

Gold Belt Tour: Runs 131 miles and includes multiple roads between the Florissant and Canon City areas

Grand Mesa: Runs 63 miles, generally winding between the Mesa and Cedaredge areas

Highway of Legends: Runs 82 miles, generally in three legs running from the Walsenburg, Aguilar and Trinidad areas and through the Monument Park area

Los Caminos Antiguos: Runs 129 miles, according to CDOT, generally in the Alamosa, San Luis and Conejos areas

Pawnee Pioneer Trails: Runs 128 miles, generally between the Sterling, Fort Morgan and Ault areas

San Juan Skyway: Runs 236 miles in a loop, generally between the Durango, Cortez and Ridgway areas. e roads go “snaking through the woods in the shadow of impressive 14,000-foot peaks,” CDOT’s webpage says

Santa Fe Trail: Runs 188 miles or about 565 miles total for Colorado and New Mexico, according to CDOT. In Colorado, it runs roughly from the Lamar area to the Trinidad area

Silver read: Runs 117 miles, roughly from the Gunnison area to the South Fork area

South Platte River Trail: Runs 19 miles in a loop roughly between the Julesburg and Ovid areas

Top of the Rockies: Runs 115 miles, generally between the Aspen and Vail areas

Tracks Across Borders: Runs 89 miles or about 125 miles total for Colorado and New Mexico, according to CDOT. In Colorado, it goes roughly from the Durango area past the Arboles area

Trail of the Ancients: Runs 116 miles or about 480 miles total for Colorado and Utah, according to CDOT. In Colorado, it goes roughly from the Four Corners Monument through the Cortez area and past the Yellow Jacket area

Unaweep Tabeguache: Runs 133 miles, generally between the Norwood area and the Whitewater area near Grand Junction

West Elk Loop: Runs 205 miles, generally between the Carbondale and Gunnison areas.

For more details about each byway, see the program’s page on the Colorado Department of Transportation website at codot.gov/travel/colorado-byways.

Fall leaves show various colors in the Guanella Pass byway area on Oct. 12 near Georgetown.

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Je co, Arapahoe County churches, governments scramble for solutions after closure of Severe Weather Shelter Network

A warm place to sleep is a matter of life and death, supporters say

BY RYLEE DUNN

Local governments and nonpro ts are piecing together a plan to shelter unhoused people this winter after the non-

pro t Severe Weather Shelter Network shut down permanently over the summer. e faith-based network, which coordinated emergency overnight shelter in churches during blizzards and cold snaps in Arapahoe and Je erson counties, told supporters in an August email the organization no longer has “the nancial means, and church involvement, to keep the shelters open.”

“All SWSN sta are being released and the Board is in the process of ful lling all outstanding obligations and shutting

down responsibly,” the email read.

Local governments and homelessness outreach agencies say shelter during severe winter weather is a matter of life and death for those living on the streets.

In response to the void left by SWSN closing, Je erson County and Arapahoe County are working on forming severe weather committees to coordinate sheltering services.

e Tri-Cities Homeless Initiative, which serves Englewood, Littleton and Sheridan, has formed a severe weather

subcommittee to review data from previous years and determine best practices for this year, City of Englewood Communications Director Chris Harguth said.  at organization will be responsible for deciding temperature regulations for the area’s daytime shelters, which currently stand at 32 degrees with moist weather or 20 degrees with dry weather, but will be nalized by a Nov. 14 vote and acted on in “good faith” until then, Harguth said. Two

Sta members of Mission Arvada, the homeless ministry located at the Rising Church in Olde Town Arvada, are working to iron out the details of using the church as a severe weather shelter this winter. From left: Vera Ananda, volunteer coordinator; Karen Cowling, executive director; Christine Thurston, church-based shelter coordinator.

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riding our bikes, because I know it was one of his favorite things to do.”

Parents, teachers, local leaders and students gathered at 9 a.m. in the parking lot at Euclid Middle School, where Liam was a student. Decked out in red — which was Liam’s favorite color — the group listened to comments from Liam’s father, Josh Stewart, before making their way to Bemis Public Library. ey traveled on bicycles, on foot, in recumbent tricycles and in strollers.

“If you knew Liam, you know that he would have tried to gure out, ‘How do I make sure this never happens to another person ever again?’” Stewart said. “To honor him, I’ve spent a lot of my time doing exactly that. I have dedicated so much

and other community advocates have demanded safer streets in Littleton, including slower speed limits, protected bike lanes and more. Members of Vibrant Littleton and Littleton Social Cycle have been especially active in supporting these calls, showing up at city council meetings and helping to organize the anniversary rally.

In the rst half of 2024, 47 pedestrians and three bicyclists died on Colorado’s roads, as reported by the Colorado Sun. at’s an improvement from last year, when 62 pedestrians and eight bicyclists died in the rst half of the year. With Vision Zero e orts in some communities

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A large group of Littleton community members rides bicycles along South Elati Street as part of the Ride for Liam event on Oct. 17, 2024. PHOTOS BY NINA JOSS

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Jaylan Nash, Kyle Borchardt and Oden Borchardt, who knew Liam Stewart through scouting, attended the Ride for Liam event to honor their friend.

Josh Stewart speaks to a crowd at the Ride for Liam rally.

across the state, the goal is to get these numbers down to zero.

Earlier this year, the city launched Safer Streets Littleton, an initiative to study and improve the city’s streetscape through infrastructure upgrades, tra c enforcement and public education.

Stewart acknowledged good intentions from city leaders, but said he wants to see those intentions turn into real action. He said he wants to see streets designed for “anybody, of any age, of any ability, on any mode of transportation.”

“In the last year, one of the most positive outcomes is that our community, our leaders, the people here, have had a change of hearts and minds,” he said. “Many of us now recognize that streets, in many ways,

aren’t safe … So our hearts have changed, but now we’re asking that our physical environment changes as well.”

Once the group made its way to the library, the Stewart family unveiled a new commemorative stone bench outside of the library — one of Liam’s favorite places. e bench, inscribed with song lyrics from one of Liam’s favorite television shows, also includes his name and dates of birth and death.

Evan Combs, a friend of the Stewart family, said he still feels an “overwhelming sense of loss” one year after Liam’s death.

“It didn’t have to happen,” he said. “It doesn’t have to be this way. We say a lot in this country that we care about children, but we don’t show it. It’s things like safer streets … It shouldn’t take things like this for things to change.”

Anthony Hardwick, a cyclist who attended the rally, rode his bicycle to the event from Aurora. During his 19.7-mile

ride, he said he witnessed three drivers blow through red lights and stop signs, almost hitting him or other cars.

“ ese kids, they totally deserve a safe bike ride to school,” he said. “We have to focus on some sort of infrastructure for getting kids from point A to point B safely because my head’s on a swivel, but I can’t say the same for a 10-year-old, and something has to be done.”

For Pete Smith, a leader of Liam’s former Cub Scouts troop, the attendance at the rally was inspiring.

“ ere seems to be a wave of momentum,” he said. “What happened was preventable, but it’s going to take e ort, momentum, to change how we view streets.”

and Board of Education members Chérie Garcia-Kuper, Lindley McCrary and Andrew Graham.

“ e city stands with the Stewarts, stands with all of our community members in improving bike and pedestrian access (and) mobility,” Schlachter said at the event. “It’s amazing to see the impact that Liam has had on our community … He has changed the world for all of us here.”

Eating ice cream and running around, the children at the event brought a joyous energy, Stewart said. e kids, many of whom knew Liam, also represent a clear vision for a safer future for themselves and their peers.

“It’s important for roads to be safer because we lost somebody and it was really sad,” said 10-year-old Oden Borchardt, who knew Liam from scouting. “I think that by realizing our mistakes, we can make it safer.” FROM PAGE 16

Mayor Kyle Schlachter attended the event, along with other prominent city and school district leaders, including City Manager Jim Becklenberg, City Councilmember Gretchen Rydin, Littleton Public Schools Superintendent Todd Lambert

Josie Haggerty, a founder of Littleton Social Cycle, holds up a sign that reads “Ride for Liam” at a rally on Oct. 17, 2024.

People gather around the commemorative bench in honor of Liam Stewart at the Bemis Public Library.

Community members placed red bracelets in honor of Liam Stewart on the commemorative bench at the Bemis Public Library.

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nonpro ts will be in charge of coordinating overnight shelters.

In the Tri-Cities, Englewood-based Homelessness Awareness and Action Task Force will be the primary overnight shelter provider, and Movement 5280, also in Englewood, will serve as an over ow shelter.

Je co is working on creating a Severe and Extreme Weather Action Plan, Je co Human Services Spokesperson Mallory Albi said. at plan will be reliant on support from local organizations willing to use their space to shelter unhoused people. One venue that has stepped up is Mission Arvada, the homeless ministry located in e Rising Church in Olde Town Arvada. e nonpro t’s Executive Director Karen Cowling said the church — which has provided “over ow” shelter in the past when the SWSN was full — has been scrambling to ensure it can house 40 people when the temperatures plunge below 20 degrees and/or there is at least six inches of snow. She added that if they don’t, people’s lives will be in danger.

“ is is lifesaving sheltering for unhoused individuals,” Cowling said. “We had somebody die across the street ve years ago. He was a veteran in his 30s. Since that happened, we have said we will do whatever it takes to keep people safe from the weather.”

In the south metro area (Englewood, Arapahoe County)

Englewood City Manager Shawn Lewis spoke to the severity of what SWSN closing means for unhoused people at an Aug. 12 city council meeting where Englewood approved $5,000 in “seed money” to

‘We had somebody die across the street five years ago. He was a veteran in his 30s. Since that happened, we have said we will do whatever it takes to keep people safe from the weather.’

Karen Cowling, executive director for Mission Arvada

Homelessness Awareness and Action Task Force; an organization based in the south metro Denver area that will use a motel voucher model to provide severe weather shelter to unhoused individuals this winter.

“( e SWSN) have undoubtedly saved lots of lives by keeping people from freezing on the streets, which has happened in Englewood, but has not (happened) since we changed our city code to allow severe weather sheltering to use some of our churches,” Lewis said.

“HAAT Force does sheltering using a motel voucher program and was approached by SWSN and asked to take their client list,” Lewis continued.

HAAT Force will activate its overnight shelter system from Oct. 1 to April 30 when temperatures fall below 32 degrees with rain or snow or 20 degrees without rain or snow for three or more hours during the overnight period of 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

HAAT Force will make the decision to open between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m., seven days a week. at decision can be made for a maximum of three days at a time.

When the shelter is open, people who are pre-registered can make reservations between 10 a.m. and noon, or until full by calling the hotline at 720-483-7864.

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After that window, any open spots can be claimed by non-pre-registered clients. HAAT Force can serve 20 individuals and 20 families when activated.

e City of Littleton also gave HAAT Force $5,000 in funding, while Arapahoe County Commissioners approved $112,000 in funding that was left over from a 2021 federal grant the county received to be allocated to the nonpro t.

Lewis said that Movement 5280, another homeless nonpro t based in Englewood, had also reached out about providing severe weather sheltering. Harguth con rmed that Movement 5280 will serve as an over ow shelter when HAAT Force’s capacity is reached.

e HAAT Force hotline number will be transferred to Movement 5280 between 2 and 5 p.m. when there is a need for over ow sheltering. Movement 5280’s shelter will be open at 6 p.m. and doors will close for the night at 9 p.m.

Movement 5280 is able to serve 30 clients a night when activated, Harguth said, which, combined with HAAT Force’s capacity, “is greater than the demand we’ve seen in previous years,” Harguth said.

“(We) are con dent we will be able to serve clients that need services,” Harguth continued.

In the west metro area (Je erson County, Broomfield and Adams County)

Across the region, a number of organizations with di erent standards to activate shelters will seek to ll in this winter.

system run by Brighton-based nonpro t Almost Home for people who have documented ties to either of the two counties. ose vouchers are available when temperatures reach 32 degrees and wet, or 20 degrees and dry.

An email from HAAT Force Executive Director Sienna McGrath to community organizations also said that Mean Street Ministry in Lakewood has “served alongside SWSN and will continue to serve.”

A spokesperson for the City of Arvada “has paused plans” to use the recently purchased Early College of Arvada building as a severe weather shelter. e use of the building has been the source of public outcry since plans to use it as a homeless navigation center were publicized.

Albi said that Je erson County Public Health will be in charge of activating the Severe and Extreme Weather Action Plan due to “their expertise on safety and wellbeing in extreme temperatures.”

Many churches that were formerly part of SWSN refused to reopen their doors after the coordinating nonpro t shuttered, according to Cowling — though she added that some local churches, including Storyline Church, Arvada Vineyard and Spirit of Christ Catholic Church have agreed to aid with volunteering during nights where e Rising is activated for sheltering.

“If we open our building as a host site this season, we need them (other churches) to provide food donations and volunteers,” Cowling said.

In Je erson County, RecoveryWorks in Lakewood will be activated for sheltering when temperatures reach 32 degrees with precipitation or 20 degrees and no precipitation; e MAC in Westminster will be activated when temperatures reach zero degrees; the EChO Shelter in Evergreen will be open every night from mid-October to April; and e Rising/ Mission Arvada will be open when temperatures fall below 20 degrees and/ or six inches of snow falls from November to the end of March.

Broom eld and Adams counties will continue to utilize the Severe Weather Activation Program, a hotel voucher

“ e faith community of Arvada has been really supportive,” Mission Arvada Volunteer Coordinator Christine urston said. “ ey’re coming together to coordinate a weekly volunteer calendar for the months that we are open.”

urston also said that Je erson County approved the funding for two mobile cold weather warming stations that will be deployed in di erent cities when needed but added that the county wasn’t sure if they would be ready to deploy this winter.

A spokesperson for the county did not respond to multiple requests to con rm this information by press time.

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LOT 4, BLOCK 4, ARAPAHOE ACRES SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 1420 E Cornell Ave, 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, 11/20/2024, 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: 9/26/2024

of

Littleton

DATE: 07/30/2024

Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and

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

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0396-2024

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

On August 30, 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) Harold R. Thyfault and Maureen R. Thyfault

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for U.S. Bank N.A., its succesors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association Date of Deed of Trust May 23, 2012 County of Recording Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

September 25, 2012

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

D2108480

Original Principal Amount

$135,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$100,891.66

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 FOURTEEN (14), BLOCK NINE (9), NOB HILL FIRST FILING AMENDED, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 4127 E Davies Pl, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/18/2024, 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 : 10/24/2024

Last Publication: 11/21/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 08/30/2024

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 # CO23438

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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

:Legal Notice NO. 0396-2024

First Publication: 10/24/2024

Last Publication: 11/21/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0368-2024

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

On August 23, 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)

Reba J Morrison

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Westerra Credit Union

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Westerra Credit Union

Date of Deed of Trust

May 24, 2019

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

May 31, 2019

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

D9050903

Original Principal Amount

$127,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$117,214.25

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 installments of principal and interest, together with other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

SEE "EXHIBIT A" ATTACHED HERETO

Purported common address: 2812 W Centennial Dr #L, Littleton, CO 80123.

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, 12/18/2024, 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: 10/24/2024

Last Publication: 11/21/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 08/23/2024

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:

David C. Walker #36551

Neal K. Dunning #10181

Douglas W. Brown #10429

Drew P. Fein #48950

Brown Dunning Walker Fein Drusch PC 7995 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 101-E, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 329-3363

Attorney File # 3085-193

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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

0368-2024 EXHIBIT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT 2812, THE STEEPLECHASE III CONDOMINIUMS TOGETHER WITH GARAGE NO. L, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF

RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 25, 1997, AT RECEPTION NO. A71020771 IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR THE STEEPLECHASE III CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON MAY 28, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7062094, IN SAID RECORDS, FIRST AMENDMENT

RECORDED JUNE 10, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7068621, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which currently has the street address of 2812

W Centennial Dr #L, Littleton, Colorado 80123.

Legal Notice NO. 0368-2024

First Publication: 10/24/2024

Last Publication: 11/21/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0386-2024

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

On August 27, 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)

John Patrick Dolan and Demargo Lynette

Krupa and Spenser Nicholas Wallace Ladd

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for RMTP

Trust, Series 2021 Cottage-TT-V

Date of Deed of Trust

December 21, 2018

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

December 26, 2018

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

D8125357 Book: N/A Page:

Original Principal Amount

$412,087.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$451,370.36

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 16, BLOCK 1, RIDGEVIEW HILLS NORTH, SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 4344 E Peakview Cir., 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, 12/18/2024, 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: 10/24/2024

Last Publication: 11/21/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 08/27/2024

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 # 24CO00359-1

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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado

Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. 0386-2024

First Publication: 10/24/2024

Last Publication: 11/21/2024

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

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0378-2024

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

On August 23, 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) Betty Archuleta Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Top Flite Financial Inc., Its Successors and Assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

PHH Mortgage Corporation Date of Deed of Trust August 08, 2020

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

January 22, 2021

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) E1011795

Original Principal Amount

$525,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$263,567.90

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: Death of all named mortgagors under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

ALL THAT REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS: LOT 26, BLOCK 1, VALLEY VIEW HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 3521 W Mountain Rd, Englewood, CO 80110-5231.

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, 12/18/2024, 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: 10/24/2024

Last Publication: 11/21/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 08/23/2024

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: Erin Croke #46557 Steven Bellanti #48306

Holly Shilliday #24423

Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-24-994550-LL

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt.

THEREFORE,

County

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

First Publication: 10/24/2024 Last Publication: 11/21/2024

PUBLIC NOTICES

Outstanding Principal Balance

$4,900,000.00

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 1, BLOCK 2, CHERRY HILLS FARM SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 4, COUNTY ARAPAHOE, STATE OF ,,COLORADO.

Purported common address: 4936 S Fillmore Court, Cherry Hills Village, 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.

OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 4204 S Dahlia 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, 11/20/2024, 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: 9/26/2024

Last Publication: 10/24/2024

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: 07/23/2024

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:

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/18/2024, 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: 10/24/2024

Last Publication : 11/21/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 08/20/2024

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 # 24CO00196-1

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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. 0361-2024

First Publication: 10/24/2024

Last Publication: 11/21/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent City and County

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, November 4, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. regarding Ordinance 2024-O-15 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2024 VERSION OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL ROADWAY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS MANUAL, AND AMENDING SECTIONS 11-8-10 AND 11-8-30, AND CHAPTER 12 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE (LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE). The public hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado. Copies of Ordinance No. 2024-O-15 are available for inspection by the public on the City’s website: www.centennialco.gov. Copies of the 2024 version of the City of Centennial Roadway Design and Construction Standards Manual are on electronic file with the City Clerk and are available for public inspection. The subject matter of the Manual relates to the design and construction standards for the City’s roadways and traffic impact studies. The purpose of the Ordinance and the Manual adopted therein is to provide a regulatory basis for the identification and requirements of public infrastructure that may be owned and maintained by the City. Interested parties may provide comment during the public hearing on November 4th. Interested parties may file written comments with the City Clerk, at: cityclerks@centennialco.gov or via mail at: 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112, received by 1pm on November 4,

2024. Any written comments received will be read into the record during the Public Hearing.

/s/ Christina Lovelace, City Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539930

First Publication: October 24, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice

CITY OF ENGLEWOOD

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The regular meeting of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals is scheduled for November 13, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110.

Case # VAR2024-006. APPLICANT: Felipe Correa. The applicant is requesting a waiver from the requirement that a Short-Term Rental be owner occupied for a property in the R-1-C zone district. This is a variance to Section 5-31-1.B. of the Englewood Municipal Code.

PREMISES: 3234 South Pearl Street

Copies of the application are on file in the Community Development Department and may be reviewed upon request. Anyone interested in this matter may be heard at the Public Hearing by calling 303.762.2342 or emailing commdev@englewoodco.gov 24 hours prior to the public hearing for directions providing public comment virtually or in person.

By Order of the City Board of Adjustment and Appeals

/s/ Shelly Worek Shelly Worek, Recording Secretary

Legal Notice No. 539931

First Publication: October 24, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

CITY OF SHERIDAN

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

On the 14th day of October, 2024, the City Council of the City of Sheridan, Colorado, approved on final reading the following Ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO. 5 SERIES OF 2024

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHERIDAN, COLORADO, AMENDING ARTICLE VI OF CHAPTER 38 OF THE SHERIDAN MUNICIPAL CODE

REGARDING AUTOMATED VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS

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

Legal Notice No. 539923

First Publication: October 24, 2024 Last Publication: October 24, 2024 Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL MEETING LOCATION CASE NO. LDC23-005, OIL & GAS REGULATIONS / LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENTS

PROPOSAL: Arapahoe County Public Works and Development is proposing to amend the Oil and Gas Regulations in Chapter 5, Section 5-3.6, of the Arapahoe County Land Development Code.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 12, 2024, the Arapahoe County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing starting at 6:30 P.M., or as soon as possible thereafter, at 5334 S Prince St, Littleton, Colorado, in the East Hearing Room, at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described Case No. LDC23-005, Oil & Gas Regulation / Land Development Code Amendments. 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. Please be advised that pressing *3 more than once will remove you from the queue.

More information about this proposal is available at the offices of the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S Lima St., Centennial CO 80112 (please call ahead to schedule an appointment if you plan to walk-in), by calling 720-874-6650, or by emailing planning@arapahoegov.com during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday).

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board

Legal Notice No. 539906

First Publication: October 24, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

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

CITY OF SHERIDAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

On the 14th day of October, 2024, the City Council of the City of Sheridan, Colorado, approved on final reading the following Ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO. 4 SERIES OF 2024 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHERIDAN COLORADO, REPEALING AND REENACTING IN ITS ENTIRETY ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 38 OF THE SHERIDAN MUNICIPAL REGARDING

ADOPTION OF THE 2024 MODEL TRAFFIC CODE FOR COLORADO, AS AMENDED ON SECOND READING

By the addition of:

Sec. 38-37.-Section 614, Designation of highway maintenance, repair, or construction zones-signs-increase of penalties for speeding violations of the Model traffic Code is amended by deleting the second sentence of (1)(b) in its entirety and reenacting it to provide:

(b) Penalties for any person who commits a violation of Section 1101, Speed limits, in a construction zone shall be doubled.

Sec. 38-38.-Section 615, School zones increase in penalties for moving traffic violations of the Model Traffic Code is amended by deleting section

(1) in its entirety and reenacting it to provide:

(1) Penalties for any person who commits a violation of Section 1101, Speed limits, in a school zone shall be doubled.

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

Legal Notice No. 539922

First Publication: October 24, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Legal Notice

CITY OF LITTLETON PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ZONING MATTER

Notice is hereby given that the following public hearing will be held by the City of Littleton at the Littleton Center, 2255 West Berry Avenue, Littleton, Colorado:

To consider an application for a Conceptual Master Development Plan (Case #MDP240001) and a Future Land Use Map Update (Case#AMF24-0001) at 16 W. Dry Creek Circle, named VRP: Dry Creek Circle.

All those wishing to be heard should be present at the time and place stated.

PLANNING COMMISSION Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. on November 11, 2024

For more information, call Littleton Community Development at 303-795-3748 or contact the project planner Teri Whitmore, twhitmore@ littletongov.org, 303-795-3787. Further information regarding the project may be found on the city’s Development Activity List on http:// www.littletonco.gov/dal.

Legal Notice No. 539916

First Publication: October 24, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

CITY OF SHERIDAN

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Sheridan Colorado will hold a Public Hearing at the City Council Meeting of October 28, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Sheridan City Hall, 4101 South Federal Blvd. to receive citizen input on the Proposed 2025 City of Sheridan Budget and to consider an amendment to the 2024 City of Sheridan Budget.

All interested parties may express opinions in person at the Public Hearing or in writing to be received by the City Clerk by 4:30 p.m. on October 28, 2024. Anyone wishing to speak at the Public Hearing may sign the speaker’s list at the door.

Jenna DiRubbo, MMC City Clerk City of Sheridan

Legal Notice No. 539926

First Publication: October 24, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024 Publisher: Englewood Herald

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 Monday, November 4, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. regarding Ordinance 2024-O-16 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING A NEW ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED MODEL TRAFFIC CODE CONCERNING THE ADOPTION OF THE 2024 EDITION OF THE MODEL TRAFFIC CODE AND ADOPTING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SAME. The public hearing will be held in person at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Copies of Ordinance No. 2024-O-16 are available for inspection by the public on the City’s website: www.centennialco.gov. Copies of the 2024 edition of the Model Traffic Code are on electronic file with the City Clerk and are available for public inspection. The 2024 edition of the Model Traffic Code is published by the Colorado Department of Transportation, Traffic Engineering and Safety Branch, 2829 W. Howard Place, Denver, Colorado 80204. The subject matter of the Model Traffic Code relates primarily to comprehensive traffic control regulations. The purpose of

the Ordinance and the Model Traffic Code is to provide a system of traffic regulations consistent with state law and generally conforming to similar regulations throughout the state and the nation. 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, and must be received by 1pm on November 4, 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 November 4, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112.

/s/ Christina Lovelace, City Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539887

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Public Notice

CITY OF SHERIDAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Planning Commission of the City of Sheridan will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

This meeting will be held in person at the Sheridan Municipal Center 4101 S Federal Blvd. Sheridan, CO 80110. A link to the hearing will also be posted on the City of Sheridan’s website at https://www.ci.sheridan.co.us/ no later than 24 hours prior to the start of the hearing.

Interested parties are encouraged to submit questions, comments, or concerns to the City (contact information below) no later than five days prior to the hearing. For assistance with accessing the hearing or to request accommodation please contact the City of Sheridan Planning and Zoning Department.

Purpose: To review an application for rezoning from the Commercial (COM-C) district to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) district for property located at 4030 S. Federal Blvd.

Legal Description: LOTS 7, 8, 9, 10, 37, & 38, FORT LOGAN HOMES, AND LOT K, SHERWOOD BUSINESS PARK LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 1

Owners: RAMJN INVESTMENTS LLC

City Contact: Ari Snow, Planner II Planning and Zoning Department Phone: 303-438-3208

Email: planner@ci.sheridan.co.us

Legal Notice No. 539872

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

SHERIDAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Sheridan Redevelopment Agency will hold a Public Hearing at its Meeting on October 28, 2024, immediately following the City Council meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Sheridan City Hall, 4101 South Federal Blvd. to receive citizen input on the Proposed 2025 Sheridan Redevelopment Agency Budget and to consider an amendment to the 2024 Sheridan Redevelopment Agency Budget

Interested parties may express opinions in person at the Public Hearing or in writing to be received by the City Clerk by 4:30 p.m. on October 28, 2024.

Jenna DiRubbo, Secretary Sheridan Redevelopment Agency

Legal Notice No. 539925

First Publication: October 24, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024 Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice

ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. LDC21-001, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4-1.3, LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING, SECTION 7-2 DEFINITIONS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION MANUAL

PROPOSAL: Amendments to the landscape regulations will assist in addressing water and environmental changes, implementing current landscape technology and techniques, and simplifying the code to be easily understood. The Development Application Manual is also being amended to reflect the changes proposed in the Land Development Code.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 12, 2024, the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing at 9:30 A.M., or as soon as possible thereafter at 5334 S Prince St., East Hearing Room, Littleton CO 80120; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described case number, Land Development Code Amendment – Landscape and Screening and Definitions and Development Application Manual. 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 (please call ahead to schedule an appointment if you plan to walk in), by calling 720-874-6650, or by emailing planning@arapahoegov.com during

PUBLIC NOTICES

Any interested elector of the Vintage Reserve Metropolitan District may inspect the proposed Budget for 2025 and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the Budget.

Dated this 14th day of October, 2024.

VINTAGE RESERVE

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ Arlene Riedmuller

Secretary/Treasurer

Legal Notice No. 539914

First Publication: October 24, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2024 BUDGET

JONES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-5 ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that proposed budgets have been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Jones Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5 (the “Districts”) for the ensuing year of 2025. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2024 budgets of the Districts. Copies of the proposed 2025 budgets and 2024 amended budgets (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the CAB’s Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2025 budgets and 2024 amended budgets will be considered at a special meeting to be held at 11:00 a.m.

You can attend

in any of the following ways:

1. To attend via video conference, email cindy.jenkins@claconnect.com to obtain a link to the video conference or go to the Districts’ website at www.JonesMetroDistricts.com and obtain the link from the Notice of

2.

at a regular meeting of the Sheridan Sanitation District No. 2 to be held at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at the Sheridan Recreation Center, 3325 W. Oxford Ave., Sheridan, CO 80236. If necessary, an amended 2024 budget will be filed in the office of the accountant and open for public inspection for consideration at the special meeting of the Board. Any interested elector

of the Sheridan Sanitation District No. 2 may inspect the amended and proposed budgets and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the proposed 2025 budget and 2024 amended budget.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIREC-

TORS: SHERIDAN SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 2

By: /s/ ERB LAW, LLC

Attorneys for the District

Legal Notice No. 539920

First Publication: October 24, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024 Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice

REVISED NOTICE OF 2025 BUDGET HEARING POLO RESERVE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, CITY OF LITTLETON, COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to §291-106 C.R.S., as amended, that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Polo Reserve Metropolitan District, City of Littleton, County of Arapahoe, Colorado for calendar year 2025. A copy of said proposed Budget is available for public inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the office of the District’s accountant, Morain Bakarich, CPAs, 2801 Youngfield St., Ste. 370, Golden, CO 80401.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Polo Reserve Metropolitan District will consider the adoption of the proposed 2025 at a public hearing to be conducted during a special meeting of the Board of Directors to be held at 4481 W. Caspian Circle, Littleton, Colorado 80128 on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

Any interested elector of the Polo Reserve Metropolitan District may inspect the proposed 2025 Budget and file or register any objections or comments thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the Budget.

Dated this 15th day of October, 2024. POLO RESERVE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Michael McGinnis, Secretary

Legal Notice No. 539928

First Publication: October 24, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT BID PACKAGE #20

LITTLETON PREPARATORY ADA RAMP GC SERVICES

Notice is hereby given that Littleton Public Schools in the county of Arapahoe will on November 05, 2024 pay retainage and make final settlement with Weber Industries for BID PACKAGE #20 Littleton Preparatory ADA Ramp 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 November 5, 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 on November 05, 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: October 03, 2024

Legal Notice No. 539639

First Publication: October 3, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Not consecutive publications Public Notice

ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado shall make final settlement with Colorado Chiller Services LLC for its work completed for Arapahoe County on the project identified as Centrepoint Plaza Rooftop Units Replacement. The work generally consisted of construction services to remove and replace four rooftop units at Centrepoint Plaza, 14980 E Alameda Avenue. Final Settlement will be made on November 13, 2024.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by Colorado Chiller Services LLC or any of its subcontractors, or that has supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used by Colorado Chiller Services LLC or any of its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work done for the above-described project whose claim therefore has not been paid by Colorado Chiller Services LLC or any of its subcontractors may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid with the Arapahoe County Attorney's Office (on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners) at 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80120, at any time up to and including November 12, 2024.

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

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board

Legal Notice No. 539915

First Publication: October 24, 2024

Last Publication: October 31, 2024

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

ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado shall make final settlement with PG Arnold Construction LLC for its work completed for Arapahoe County on the project identified as Centrepoint Plaza CAPS Family Time Expansion. The work generally consisted of construction services to include tenant finish at second floor of Centrepoint Plaza at 14980 E Alameda Avenue. Final Settlement will be made on November 5, 2024.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by PG Arnold Construction LLC or any of its subcontractors, or that has supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used by PG Arnold Construction LLC or any of its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work done for the above-described project whose claim therefore has not been paid by PG Arnold Construction LLC or any of its subcontractors may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid with the Arapahoe County Attorney's Office (on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners) at 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80120, at any time up to and including November 4, 2024.

This Notice is published in accordance with Section 38-26-107 of C.R.S., and all claims, if any, shall be filed in accordance with this statutory section. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement and/ or claim prior to the aforementioned date for filing claims shall release Arapahoe County, its

officers, agents and employees from any or all liability, claims, and suits for payment due from PG Arnold Construction LLC.

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board

Legal Notice No. 539869

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Summons and Sheriff Sale

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case Number: 2023CV032413

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED AS FOLLOWS:

Under an AMENDED ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT AND DECREE OF FORECLOSURE entered July 8, 2024 in case Number: 2023CV032413, I am ordered to sell certain real property, as follows:

Judgment Debtors in Foreclosure: BERTHA ALICIA RAMIREZ

Judgment Creditor: Foreclosing Lienholder – COUNTRY LANE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, a Colorado nonprofit corporation

The date of the Notice of Lien being foreclosed: recorded 2/8/19 at Reception Number D9011613 in the Office of the ARAPAHOE County Clerk and Recorder.

The amount of the original principal balance of the Lien: $1,602.17

The amount of the outstanding principal balance of the indebtedness as of 7/8/24, the date of entry of Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure: $14,969.23 (in addition to the amounts due in the County Court Judgment)

Additional assessments, attorney fees, late fees, costs and interest continue to accrue pursuant to Plaintiff’s recorded Declaration and statute until title vests in a new owner.

The property legally described as follows: LOT 10, BLOCK 1, COUNTRY LANE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1 COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

Also known as: 17519 E CASPIAN PL., AURORA, CO 80113-4172

An AMENDED ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT AND DECREE OF FORCLOSURE has entered in this action regarding a lien for unpaid assessments due Plaintiff, COUNTRY LANE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, a Colorado nonprofit corporation, pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (CCIOA), C.R.S. 38-33.3-316 and the recorded Declaration of COUNTRY LANE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION. The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorneys representing the holder of the assessment lien are: Springman, Braden, Wilson & Pontius P.C., (contact Karen Kelly-Braem, #36282) 4175 Harlan St #200 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, telephone number 303-685-4633, ext 117.

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

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Judgment is in the amount of $14,834.56.

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 A.M., on the 5th day of December 2024, 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

August 20, 2024

Tyler S. Brown, Sherriff County of Arapahoe, Colorado

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff

Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112 or by calling (720) 874-3845.

Legal description of the real property to be sold: Lot 27, Block 1, Twin Pines Village Subdivision – Filing No. 2, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

It is also known by street and number as 1545 South Ouray Circle Unit A, Aurora, Colorado 80017.

Record owner(s) of the real property: Hugo Barrios Vela

Holder of Evidence of Debt / Foreclosing Entity / Association: Twin Pines Village, Inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation

Interest foreclosed: Statutory lien for unpaid assessments per C.R.S. § 38-33.3-316, as perfected by the Amendment and Restatement of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Twin Pines Village, recorded on June 07, 1988, at Reception No. 2977286 in the Clerk & Recorder’s Office for the County of Arapahoe, Colorado (“Declaration”). More accurately defined in the Order for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure, issued by the Court on June 29, 2022, a certified copy of which was recorded on July 06, 2022, at Reception No. E2072534 in the Clerk & Recorder’s Office for the County of Arapahoe, Colorado (“Order”).

Judgment / Lien Amount: Judgment in the amount of $14,006.30 was entered on June 29, 2022. Post-judgment interest accrues daily at the rate of 18% per annum. The amount of the foreclosed lien is not stagnant. The amount of the foreclosed lien as of August 19, 2022 is $23,515.68.

Attorneys for Association: Moeller Graf, P.C., Attorney David Parker, Reg. No. 35253, DParker@moellergraf.com, 9557 S. Kingston Court, Englewood, CO 80112, Phone: (877) 279-4499.

THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN DESCRIBED ABOVE.

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The covenants of said Declaration have been violated as follows: failure to pay assessments that have come due, more accurately described in the Order for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure.

NOTICE OF SALE

THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Civil Unit of the Sheriff’s Office for the County of Arapahoe, Colorado, will sell the real property described above and the improvements thereon at 10:00 AM, on the 5th day of December, 2024, at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112, to the highest and best bidder. The Association and its attorney do not make any warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

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

Date signed: September 3, 2024 Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff County of Arapahoe, Colorado

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No. 539575

First Publication Date: October 10, 2024

Last Publication Date: November 7, 2024

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

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO 325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

On the 14th day of October, 2024, the City Council of the City of Sheridan, Colorado, approved on final reading the following Ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO. 6 SERIES OF 2024

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHERIDAN, COLORADO AMENDING CHAPTER 22 ARTICLE II BUSINESS AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE GENERALLY OF THE SHERIDAN MUNICIPAL CODE, AS AMENDED ON SECOND READING By amending this Ordinance to clarify the language in proposed Section 2, subsection (c).

Section 2. Section 22-34(c), License fees, of the Sheridan Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:

First Publication: October 24, 2024 Last Publication: October 24, 2024 Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice

(c) Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status in accordance with 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service are exempt from the annual license fee and those businesses with a state standard retail license who either do not haveor without a physical presence or only an incidental physical presence in the city as set forth indefined by C.R.S. § 39-26-802.9 are to be granted a license and are exempt from the annual license fee.

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

Legal Notice No. 539927

Legal Notice No. 539472 First Publication: October 10,2024 Last Publication: November 07, 2024 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No.: 2022CV30581 Division: 21 Sale No.: ACCIV2406198

Plaintiff: TWIN PINES VILLAGE, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v. Defendants: HUGO BARRIOS VELA; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC.; COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY; and PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY

SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE

Under an Order for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered on June 29, 2022, in the above-captioned

Plaintiff: Coastal Community Bank vs. Defendants: Milan Chytil; MV Realty of Colorado, LLC; loanDepot.com, LLC; Lendr.online, LLC; The United States of America, acting by and through the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; The Public Trustee of Arapahoe County, Colorado; Urus Funding, LLC; all unknown persons who may claim an interest in the subject matter of this action

Attorneys for Plaintiff: Amanda Ferguson, #44893 Heather L. Deere, #28597 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250 Lakewood, CO 80228 Ph: 303-274-0155 Fx: 303-274-0159

E-mail: infoco@hwmlawfirm.com

File No: CO22500

Case Number: 2024CV31283 Division: 202 SUMMONS

To the Defendant named above: Urus Funding, LLC

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the Amended Complaint filed in this action. You are required to file your answer or other response

City of Sheridan

PUBLIC NOTICES

right, and grant such other and further relief as is appropriate.

Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the City of Centennial and the Unincorporated Areas of Arapahoe County, Colorado, and Case No. 23-08-0696P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits

and

THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of NOVEMBER 2024 (forms available on www. courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.

Legal Notice No. 539911

First Publication: October 24, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024 Publisher: Englewood Herald

determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_ Status/bfe_main.asp , or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll

(1-877-336-2627).

TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1

Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications, and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of SEPTEMBER 2024 for each County affected. (This publication can be viewed in its entirety on the state court website at: www.coloradojudicial.gov)

CASE NUMBER 2024CW3129 ANTHONY

E VERUCGI, 36375 East County Road 10, Watkins, Colorado 80137. Maria Massaro Petrocco, Law Offices of Maria Petrocco LLC, 5347 S. Valentia Way, #335, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. APPLICATION FOR UNDERGROUND WATER RIGHTS IN THE DENVER BASIN AQUIFERS IN ARAPAHOE COUNTY. A parcel totaling 317.46 acres generally located in the W1/2 of Section 9, Township 4 South, Range 64 West of the 6th P.M., also identified by the street address 36375 County Road 10, Watkins, Colorado 80137. The claim of Applicant to the water underlying the Subject Lands is based upon ownership of the Subject Parcel. This application seeks a decree adjudicating all the nontributary and not-nontributary ground water in the Denver Basin Aquifers underlying the Subject Parcel. Such Aquifers include the Denver, Upper Arapahoe, Lower Arapahoe and Laramie-Fox Hills Aquifers; the actual Aquifers will be those determined to be available underlying the Subject Parcel in accordance with the Denver Basin Rules (2CCR 402-6). There is one exempt well located on the Subject Parcel, permitted under well permit no. 312124. The source of water for this well is the Upper Arapahoe Aquifer. Applicant seeks to adjudicate the water in the Upper Arapahoe Aquifer that may be withdrawn through this exempt well. Applicant estimates the following amounts may be available for withdrawal on an annual basis, based on a 100-year withdrawal period, is as follows: Denver (NNT):117.92 acre-feet; Upper Arapahoe (NT) 69.57 acre-feet; Lower Arapahoe (NT) 39.50 acre-feet; Laramie-Fox Hills (NT) 76.00 acre-feet. The final decreed amounts may vary from the above to conform to the State’s Determination of Facts. Requested uses: Applicant requests that the groundwater withdrawn from the not-nontributary and nontributary aquifers underlying the Subject Property will be used, reused, and successively used to extinction for all allowable beneficial uses, including, but not limited to, domestic, including in-house use, commercial, irrigation, stock watering, fire protection, recreational, fish and wildlife, and augmentation purposes, including storage. The water may be immediately used or stored for subsequent use, used for exchange purposes, for direct replacement of depletions, and for other augmentation purposes, including taking credit for all return flows resulting from the use of such water for augmentation of, or as an offset against, any out-of-priority depletions. The water may be leased, sold, or otherwise disposed of for all the above uses both on and off the Subject Property. Jurisdiction: The Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter of this application pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 37-90137(6), 37-92-203(1), 37-92-302(2). Remarks: Applicant claims the right to withdraw more than the average annual amounts estimated in Paragraph 6 above pursuant to Rule 8A of the Statewide Rules, 2 C.C.R. 402-7. Applicant requests the right to revise the estimates upward or downward, based on better or revised data, without the necessity of amending this application or republishing the same. Applicant requests the Court approve the above underground water rights, find that Applicant has complied with C.R.S. § 37-90-137(4) and water is legally available for withdrawal, find there will be no material injury to the owners of or persons entitled to use water under any vested water right or decreed conditional water

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 Court, Colorado on or before February 24, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Laura and Lonye Buck, Co-Personal Representatives c/o Solem, Woodward & McKinley P.C. 750 W. Hampden Ave, Suite 505 Englewood, Colorado 80110

Legal Notice No. 539910

First Publication: October 24, 2024

Last Publication: November 7, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Roger C. Ducharme, also known as Roger DuCharme, Deceased Case Number 24PR31025

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 February 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Notice

to Creditors

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LYLE GENE WERTZ, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR031053

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative (CODY GRANT WERTZ) or to ARAPAHOE COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER (7325 SOUTH POTOMAC STREET, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112) on or before FEBRUARY 28, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

/s/ Leona Light LEONA LIGHT, Esq. Attorney for Personal Representative 8959 E. 40th Ave, Ste 160, Denver, CO 80238

Legal Notice No. 539924

First Publication: October 24, 2024

Last Publication: November 7, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Anthony Tynan, a/k/a Anthony C. Tynan, a/k/a Anthony Christopher Tynan, Deceased Case Number: 24PR31068

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 February 17, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Christopher John Tynan, Personal Representative PO Box 139, Elm, Springs, AR 72728

Legal Notice No. 539891

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 31, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JOSEPH MICHAEL FINDER, a/k/a JOSEPH M. FINDER, a/k/a JOSEPH FINDER, Deceased Case No: 2024PR031059

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 February 11, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Andrea L. Finder-Gonzalez, Personal Representative. c/o Brian Landy, Attorney 4201 E. Yale Ave., Suite 110 Denver, CO 80222

Legal Notice No. 539688

First Publication: October 10, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Laurie J. Chotena, a/k/a Laurie Joyce Chotena, a/k/a Laurie Chotena, Deceased Case Number: 24PR31048

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 February 24, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Thomas L. Chotena

Personal Representative

2601 N. Walnut Creek Dr. Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Legal Notice No. 539876

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 31, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of VENKATESH IYER, Deceased Case Number 2024PR031084

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JOHN D. PASQUARELLO, also known as JOHN DAVID PASQUARELLO, aka JOHN PASQUARELLO and J.D. PASQUARELLO, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30985

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 February 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Janice E. Pasquarello

Personal Representtive 5348 E. Costilla Drive Centennial, CO 80122

Legal Notice No. 539934

First Publication: October 10, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Mary E. DuCharme, Personal Representative c/o Illumine Legal LLC 8055 East Tufts Avenue, Suite 1350 Denver, Colorado 80237

Legal Notice No. 539685

First Publication: October 10, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Gareth D. Flora, AKA Gareth Donald Flora, AKA Gareth Flora, AKA Gary D. Flora, AKA Gary Donald Flora, and Gary Flora: Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030970

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 February 17, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Margie Flora and Dawn Goard

Co-Personal Representatives 13951 E Whitaker Drive Aurora, Colorado 80015

Legal Notice No. 539684

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 31, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Nancy Kay Cain, aka Nancy K. Cain, aka Nancy Cain, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31061

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 February 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Tamra A. Palmer Attorney to the Personal Representative c/o 6060 Greenwood Plaza Blvd #200 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 539692

First Publication: October 10, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Robert Vroman Jirschele, Deceased Case Number 2024PR31063

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 February 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Thomas J Jirschele

c/o M. Carl Glatstein, Esq. Glatstein & O'Brien, LLP 2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Ste 350 Denver, Colorado 80222

Legal Notice No. 539680

First Publication: October 10, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Julia Ann DeNicola, aka Julia DeNicola, aka Julie DeNicola, Deceased

Case Number 2024PR030960

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 February 14, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Person Giving Notice: Kimberly DeNicola, Personal Representative

C/O Angela Schmitz, #42065 Homestead Law, LLC

P.O. Box 1121

Englewood, CO 80150

Phone: (720) 588-2165

Email: angie@homesteadlawcolorado.com

Legal Notice No. 539684

First Publication: October 10, 2024

Scott W. Miller, Personal Representative 8604 E. Long Place Centennial, Colorado 80112

Legal

Estate of Bruce Edward Plomondon, a/k/a Bruce E. Plamondon, Deceased Case Number:2024PR030851

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 February 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Paula Plomondon, Personal Representative c/o Sharon Weikel, Esq. 1901 W. Littleton Boulevard, Suite 208 Littleton, CO 80120

Legal Notice No. 539673

First Publication: October 10, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of WILLIS LEE SCRIBNER, also known as WILLIS L. SCRIBNER, aka WILLIS SCRIBNER, AND WILLIE SCRIBNER, Deceased Case Number: 24PR490

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 February 24, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Elizabeth Marie Scribner

Personal Representative 5743 S. Lowell Blvd. Littleton, CO 80123

Legal Notice No. 539917

First Publication: October 24, 2024

Last Publication: November 7, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JOHN DEE BARRENTINE, JR. a/k/a JOHN D. BARRENTINE, JR a/k/a JOHN BARRENTINE, JR. a/k/a JOHN BARRENTINE, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30928

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Arapahoe County Probate Court, located at 7325 S. Potomac Street #100, Centennial, Colorado 80112, on or before February 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Scott Barrentine, Personal Representative c/o Kathryn T. James, Esq. Folkestad Fazekas Barrick & Patoile, P.C. 18 South Wilcox Street, Suite 200 Castle Rock, Colorado 80104

Legal Notice No. 539691

First Publication: October 10, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Alexander Leeds Holland, also known as Alexander L. Holland, and Lex Holland, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30988

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 February 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Marcy F. Holland, Personal Representative c/o The Law Office of Jennifer S. Gormley, P.C. 6060 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Suite 300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 539687

First Publication: October 10, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Whitney Lynd Miller, aka Whitney L. Miller, Deceased Case Number: 24PR464

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 February 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

TO CREDITORS

Personal Reprsentative 6773 S. High Street Centennial, CO 80122

Legal Notice No. 539686 First Publication: October 10, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Heral

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Erin Christie Asborno, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30938

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 February 17, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Deborah E. Mulkey, Personal Representative c/o The Law Office of Jennifer S. Gormley, P.C. 060 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Suite 300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 539685

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 31, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Deanna Kathleen Trout, Deceased Case Number: 24PR487

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 02/17/2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Erin Loreen Hansen FKA Erin Winter Personal Representative 120 Pine Arbor, Trinity, TX 75862

Legal Notice No. 539873

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 31, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert Allen Bramlett, a/k/a Robert A. Bramlett, a/k/a Robert Bramlett, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR031033

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Probate Court for the County of Arapahoe, Colorado on or before February 14, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Matthew Wade Bramlett, Personal Representative Patrick R. Thiessen (40185) Frie, Arndt, Danborn & Thiessen P.C. 7400 Wadsworth Blvd., #201 Arvada, Colorado 80003 303/420-1234

Attorney for Personal Representative

Legal Notice No. 539672

First Publication: October 10, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Name Changes

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 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 Daniel Reid Cannalte be changed to Daniel Cannalte Stovall Case

A remembrance of Jim Green, who helped millions ‘hoooold on’ at DIA

Denver-based sound artist died in September

BY KATHRYN CHARLES SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Jim Green was a towering gure in the art world, known mostly for his public art sound sculptures in airports, city sidewalks, and museums.

On Sept. 11, Jim slipped away from Earth in the same manner he approached his art: subtly catching us all by surprise through his positive a rmations, greetings and unexpected sounds that brought joy to passersby.

Jim Green, a CU graduate with a masters in ne arts, was the “Mr. Rogers” of the art world.

Green was probably the rst to record creative messages for public transportation, including the greetings on the train at Denver International Airport, on rapid transit in Salt Lake City, and in Fort Collins.

Jim instructed us to “HOLD ON, the train is departing,” using the voices of Alan Roach, Reynelda Muse, Peyton Manning and Lindsay Vonn. His chimes between messages were homemade from various plumbing pipes and early synthesizers.

Green’s notable “Singing Sinks” at the Denver Art Museum revolutionized the public’s experience of hand washing when they unexpectedly triggered a trio of three sinks singing “Row, Row, Row Your Boat.”

Green recorded all the sounds connected to the Martin Luther King Memorial in Denver’s City Park, where people gather

annually on King’s birthday for the annual MLK ‘Marade’ down Colfax to Civic Center Park.

Jim loved working with the sound of water, and his “Talking Drinking Fountains” in Seattle’s Airport continues to amuse thirsty travelers.

“Sound Walk” along Curtis Street next to Denver’s Federal Reserve building transported pedestrians from their heady thoughts through recordings of subway trains, yodeling, and cow mooing mysteriously seeping out of sidewalk grates.

Visitors attending a multitude of Colorado Convention Center gatherings enjoyed the sound of laughter on a usually boring escalator ride up to the second oor.

e “Talking Trash Cans” in front of the Arvada Center welcomed visitors with greetings of positive a rmations including “I like your shoes,” or “You look great today!”

Perhaps one of the most complicated projects was Green’s “Talking Parking Meters” placed in the market place at Denver’s Central Park. Coins went toward Hickenlooper’s Road Home Project bene ting unhoused people.

“Unplugged,” installed in Denver’s Museum of Contemporary Art, consisted of pneumatic compressors activating the rich, various noises of Whoopie Cushions pressed automatically under plexiglass, again triggered by motion. It is one of the museum’s most successful long-running exhibitions.

“ e Red Phone” installed at Redline made a direct connection with Green, who was willing to talk to his audience one at a time, live.

Jim Green was listening.

Jim Green was a keen observer of hu-

man nature peculiarity. His early recordings and research led him to travel the country one summer to document the sounds of amusement parks and state fairs. He amassed a catalogue of people working at sideshows, recording their shticks and their stories.

Green’s positive spin on a dark world brought a little more humanity to our lives. His message to the world was clear, concise, positive and playful. He reminded us to be present, listen to the world around us, and most of all, not take ourselves too seriously.

Jim Green, who created sound designs in public spaces around the Denver metro area, died Sept.