Helping like Haley
BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
About once a week, Haley Timothy would spend $25 at Starbucks during her work shift down the
But when Haley died, her parents learned that she wasn’t just buying co ee for herself.
At her funeral, her coworker told them that Haley bought co ee every day for many of her colleagues at work.
ability to administer tough love — would have made the 20-year-old a great nurse, her parents said. And that’s what she was on track to do.
But, in October 2022, one week
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Parents want progress in bus abuse case
BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Parents are ready for the criminal case against a former Littleton Public Schools paraprofessional to move forward after it was continued in court Monday.
e arraignment for Kiarra Jones, 29, who was hired to assist nonverbal autistic students on their school bus but is accused of abusing students on her watch, was continued to Aug. 26 at 10 a.m., according to Eric Ross, public information o cer for the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s O ce.
“I am just anxious,” said Blake McBride, father of a named victim in the case, 10-year-old Andrew McBride.
“I am looking forward to seeing what can be moved forward because right now we’re kind of just in limbo. ere’s nothing going on.”
Chris, Haley and Jay Timothy on the Li River during a 2016 trip to China.
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The most common causes of death in Colorado in 2023
BY JOHN INGOLD THE COLORADO SUN
Cancer reclaimed the top spot as Colorado’s No.1 killer last year, according to finalized numbers released last month by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
In 2023, 8,411 Coloradans died from what are known in vital statistics records as “malignant neoplasms.”
Heart disease, the second-leading cause, claimed 8,071 lives.
Those two causes far exceed any other cause of death in Colorado. Cancer has been No. 1 for most recent years, but heart disease held the top spot in 2021 and 2022.
COVID falls down the list
For the first time since it appeared in Colorado, COVID-19 didn’t crack the top 10 causes of death last year, though it was close. With 626 deaths in 2023, COVID was the 12th-leading cause of death. (In 2020 and 2021, it was the third-leading cause.)
That reflects the waning severity of the pandemic. But, for comparison, influenza and pneumonia combined last year killed 371 people, ranking 18th, so COVID is still very much a threat, especially to older populations.
The causes and categories in this list follow the methodology of the National Center for Health Statistics, though some of the causes are a bit of a mashup. Accidents, for instance, en-
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compass everything from car crashes to falls to unintentional drug overdoses. Lumping them together like that can obscure some of the underlying trends.
Accidental deaths declined last year, but drug overdose deaths were up — to 1,865, of which 1,097 involved fentanyl. Motor vehicle accidents (785 deaths) and falls (1,064 deaths) were down.
Other notable causes of death: Suicides (1,290 deaths) remained almost exactly the same as in 2022, while homicides (366) dropped by nearly 50.
Deaths dropped overall
Overall, 44,862 Coloradans died last year. (The figure includes people who lived here but died elsewhere and not people who died here but lived elsewhere.) That’s roughly 2,000 fewer deaths than in 2022, and it’s nearly 3,500 fewer deaths than in 2021, Colo-
rado’s deadliest year on record.
Relative to population size, Colorado’s death rate fell to something closer to — but still higher than — prepandemic levels. The age-adjusted death rate was 681.7 deaths per every 100,000 population in 2023. The three years before that had seen age-adjusted death rates in the 700s. In 2019, the year before the pandemic, the ageadjusted rate was 635.9.
The state compiles these annual death numbers, as well as a host of other vital statistics data, in a system called the Colorado Health Information Dataset. The system has several easy-to-use data dashboards for members of the public interested in more specific information.
This story was printed through a news sharing agreement with The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonprofit based in Denver that covers the state.
Davon Williams
set for trial in December
Englewood school board member faces felony charge of car theft
BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Englewood Board of Education member Davon Williams’ felony cartheft case stemming from a 2019 allegation is set for trial on Dec. 18 after multiple court appearances over the last few months.
Williams’ entered a not-guilty plea to the offense at his arraignment on July 2.
His pretrial conference is set for Dec. 10 and motions are set for Oct. 18 in Division G of Adams County District Court.
Willimas’ attorney, Michael McCullough, said at the arraignment that he is still working on a possible disposition of the case. Judge Jeffrey Smith said if one is reached the court will get it on the docket within a matter of days.
This latest update comes after two
Adams County District Court judges granted Williams multiple continuances for his arraignment through the spring after McCullough said more time was needed to show mitigation.
The 2019 car-theft allegation against Williams led to the issuance of an arrest warrant in 2020. The Glendale Police Department confirmed that Williams turned himself in to their agency for the outstanding warrant on Nov. 6, 2023, one day before his unopposed election to the Englewood school board.
Meg Froelich, who represents Englewood in the Colorado House, told the Englewood Herald in December that she believes a felony conviction while in office could result in Williams’ removal from the school board under a state law, C.R.S. 22-31-129. In addition, Matt Cook, director of public policy and advocacy for the Colorado Association of School Boards, said the statute would require the school board to declare the seat vacant following a felony conviction.
Williams’ July 2 court appearance
How Does Denver’s Real Estate Market in the First Half of 2023 and 2024 Compare?
I had the same question, so I did some research on our MLS, REcolorado. At right are some charts I created. As always, I don’t define metro Denver by counties but rather as an 18-mile radius of downtown Denver. The charts and the statistics below are for that area.
The January-to-June rise in sold prices are remarkably similar, going from the low 500s to the high 500s with little overall gain compared to prior years.
As a result, the months of inventory (not shown) was similar both years, dropping from above 3 months in January to 2 months in March, but diverged in April, staying at just above 2 months from April through June 2023, but rising to almost 3 months from March to June of this year.
The most dramatic change is the number of homes available to purchase despite falling number of closings. That resulted in an increase in the days-in-MLS statistic, which was similar to last year but only through April, whereupon the days-inMLS number rose to 11 instead of staying in the 5-6 day range of last year.
In January 2023, the ratio of closed price to original listing price was 96.2% but rose to 100% for March through July. January 2024 was better than 2023 at 97.3%, but it rose to 100% for only three months and dropped to 99.4% in June.
The chart below was shrunk ver cally so that the number scales would match.
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The metric which I find more useful than closed price is the price per finished square foot, which rose in 2023 from $298 in January to $320 in June, but it stabilized at that level in 2024, rising from $316 per finished square foot in January to $322 in June.
Price Reduced on Arvada Home Built for Entertaining
Another tell-tale metric of market health is how many listings expire without selling. In 2023, that number for the Denver metro area fell from 651 in January to 581 in June, but the opposite happened this year, rising from 654 in January to 873 in June.
The sellers designed this 4,603-sq.-ft. home at 6714 Field St. in Arvada for entertaining. The price was just reduced from $845,000 to $825,000, which computes to under $180 per square foot. Spaces for entertaining abound both indoors and on the large wraparound deck, which was rebuilt 2 years ago. There is an indoor hot tub in its own room that is well ventilated to avoid moisture-related issues. There is a guest bedroom on the main floor. This home is an early example of passive solar design. In addition to the solar thermal panels on the roof, there are solar thermal panels built into the south wall of the living room to capture solar gain in the winter. There is no HOA. Find more info and pictures at www.ArvadaHome.info.
Development Opportunity in Wheat Ridge
Broker associate Austin Pottorff has just listed 8 acres of agricultural land in Wheat Ridge for $6,000,000, with options on ditch water rights. One parcel at 11221 W. I-70 Frontage Road totals 1.9 acres and comes with the option to purchase six shares of the Brown & Baugh Ditch Company. The larger parcel, with an address of 4745 Parfet Street, is 6.1 acres and has eight ditch water certificates that could be purchased along with the property. Water is deeded separately from this land and can be used for agricultural or other non-residential purposes. In addition, there are several unregistered wells on the properties. Both parcels are within the Fruitdale water district where there are currently no restrictions on the number of taps that can be purchased for new residential development. Currently zoned AG-2, there are numerous allowed usages including boarding four horses per acre and growing feed. More info is available on request. Water & sewer mains border the property and the B&B Ditch runs along the west side. There is a high voltage utility easement that traverses the property north to south. Rarely does an opportunity arise in Jefferson County, offering eight contiguous acres of agricultural land with an optional 14 shares of priority water, all within one mile the new Lutheran Medical Center in Applewood. For more information call Austin at 970-281-9071.
The number of homes under contract
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Helping to hear
BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Ivanna Álvarez sat in a sterile room, next to a cabinet, a computer and a potted plant. On either side of the 8-year-old girl, two women adjusted two small, purple, sparkly objects.
When they had them all set, they placed one in each of Ivanna’s ears. Suddenly, Ivanna could hear sounds, more than she had ever heard before.
“She was very happy,” said Ivanna’s mother, Elisday Álvarez.
Ivanna could hear a nearby door open and close. Something fell o the table and onto the oor. Ivanna reacted. When she went outside later, she heard a plane overhead.
It was a miracle for Ivanna and her mother, for whom the new hearing aids were the culmination of a months-long trek from Venezuela to the United States, and eventually to Colorado. ey came to get health care for Ivanna, who had been hard of hearing since she was born, Elisday said.
After their long journey, the mother and daughter’s wishes were answered when they found out about Hearing the Call Colorado. e international nonpro t organization, which has a branch in Colorado, conducts clinics to provide reduced-cost or free assistance to people who are hard of hearing and have low incomes.
For patients, like Ivanna, this means receiving hearing aids. ese devices are ampli cation systems with sophisticated computers that can make it possible for someone with hearing loss to hear.
Ivanna, who lives with her mother in Aurora, had tried a pair of demo hearing aids from a hospital for a few months after arriving in the United States, but she was not allowed to keep them forever. e new, sparkly pair is hers to keep.
“Hearing aids are very expensive, and people who need them and who live on limited income, either can’t a ord them at all or can’t afford the ones that are appropriate for them,” said Dusty Jessen, an audiologist at Columbine Hearing Care in Littleton, where Ivanna got her hearing aids.
ber of Hearing the Call Colorado. Her practice is one of eight audiology clinics that partner together through the organization to provide hearing services across the state.
To qualify for the program, patients must prove nancial need and have hearing loss that impacts their life.
those who participate get three follow-up appointments to make sure the devices are working for the patient.
e service makes a huge di erence for many. A pair of high-quality, prescription hearing aids with follow-up appointments usually costs between $3,000 and $7,000 — and are usually not covered by insurance, Jessen said.
Over-the-counter hearing aids are often available for a couple of hundred dollars, Jessen said, but these don’t work very well for people with severe hearing loss.
Jessen acknowledged that many people who are deaf are proud of this aspect of their identity, embrace it as a part of their culture and
Nonprofit provides hearing aids to those who cannot a ord care
do not want to change it. But for
“A lot of times, people will just give fort. I’m just going to stay home tonight. I’m not going to play bridge anymore. I’m not going to go to that family gathering,’” she said. “ e hearing aids allow them to reconnect with their family and their friends.”
Research shows that hearing loss is also strongly linked with the risk of dementia, with some saying it is the single largest potentially treatable risk factor for the condition.
Once patients receive their free hearing aids through the organization, they are expected to complete 10 hours of community service or acts of kindness to “complete the circle of giving by paying it forward,” the organization’s website says.
Jessen said aging patients who may not be able to physically volunteer might donate clothes to a shelter, donate old hearing aids to the
Álvarez smiles as audiologist Chandace Jeep and another audiologist fit her hearing aids.
To learn about the Hearing the Call Colorado program and to apply, visit hearingthecall.org/us/colorado. Even for people who don’t qualify for entirely free assistance, the Littleton clinic and many others will do what they can to o er discounts and aid on a sliding scale. Those who want to support the organization can help by donating old hearing aids, even if they are dirty or broken, and by providing financial donations.
clinic or help out with their grandchildren. One patient, who is an artist, donated a painting to the clinic so the team could auction it o to raise money for the organization.
“It’s good to see them being proud of their talents and bringing those in and wanting that to help us,” Jessen said. “Also, they’re willing to go volunteer somewhere because now they can actually hear well enough to be a greeter at a hospital or wherever — whereas before, they felt too isolated because they couldn’t hear what was going on around them.”
Elisday said it’s wonderful that Hearing the Call Colorado helps people like Ivanna.
“I feel very content that I’ve gotten to know them,” she said. “It touches my heart that they do this — not just for Ivanna — there are many people who need help.”
She said Ivanna wears her hearing aids all day, every day, and she is very happy with them.
Hearing the Call Colorado hosts quarterly hearing events and serves about 60 people per year. e next clinic is taking place at all eight locations across the state on Aug. 2.
Editor’s note: Portions of this story were translated from Spanish to English.
Ivanna Álvarez, right, Elisday Álvarez, center, and their friend sit in a Cycling Without Age Littleton trishaw to go for a ride after Ivanna received her hearing aids at the Hearing the Call Colorado event on June 8. PHOTOS COURTESY OF HEARING THE CALL COLORADO
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Sheri heightens focus on speeders
Snapshot shows driving too fast accounts for nearly 60% of tra c violations
BY ISABEL GUZMAN SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Every few minutes, a car crashes, according to Colorado’s Department of Transportation. Over time, the numbers add up.
In Arapahoe County alone, there have been 162,979 crashes since 2010, 532 of them involving deaths.
A theme in almost a third of fatal crashes is speeding, according to recent CDOT data. Numbers like those get the attention of the Arapahoe County Sheri ’s O ce.
“We have been going out to the public in community meetings and talking about speed and the problems that it can cause,” said Sgt. Jeremiah Gates of the sheri ’s o ce. He works for the Tra c Safety Unit with deputies who enforce tra c and pedestrian laws.
One snapshot of the problem of speeding is the City of Centennial. In June alone, deputies cited 122 drivers in Centennial for speeding and most of them were 10-19 mph over the speed limit. Some were traveling 20-24 mph over the limit, according to municipal court dockets analyzed by the Centennial Citizen.
ose who drive 1-24 mph over a posted speed limit are violating the law – a Class A tra c infraction, where nes may be issued, but no jail time is imposed. ose are the cases that are seen by the municipal court in Centennial.
ose driving 25 mph or more over the
speed limit face nes and the possibility of 10 days in jail, as it is a Class 2 misdemeanor tra c o ense.
CDOT is trying to get drivers everywhere to slow down.
“Speeding is a leading cause of tra c fatalities on our roads, yet, entirely preventable. Speed limits exist to protect everyone on the road,” said Glenn Davis, CDOT’s highway safety manager.
e worst time of year is summer – an inux of car crash deaths between Memorial Day and Labor Day. ere are more drivers on the road and CDOT dubs it the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer.” Many people are just trying to enjoy a break: AAA projects 70.9 million travelers will be traveling for the Independence Day holiday. But some will break the law.
One thing that helps, is roads that induce slower speeds, according to the Arapahoe County Sheri ’s O ce.
“We work with (Centennial) engineering to look into tra c calming measures to help people slow down,” Gates said.
But the behavior of drivers is important, too. CDOT provided the following safety tips for driving during the dangerous traveling season:
• Wear a seatbelt. Buckling up reduces the chance of injury or death in a crash by 50%.
• Never drive impaired and utilize rideshares for a ride home after consuming alcohol or cannabis.
• Follow the speed limit to prevent a crash.
• Be on alert for motorcyclists and maintain distance from them.
• Motorcyclists should wear a helmet, keep speeds down, and take motorcycle driving courses.
• Turn on Do Not Disturb mode on phones to stay focused.
An 18-year-old male was pulled over for going 111 mph in a 45 mph zone near Grandview High School during a school day, claiming to be racing another car. COURTESY OF ARAPAHOE
ABUSE
Jones faces nine counts of crimes against at-risk children or adults and two counts of child abuse/reckless bodily injury. She is accused of harming nonverbal autistic students on their bus to and from Joshua School, a private facility in Englewood for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
Qusair Mohamedbhai, a lawyer representing two of three families who hired Denver-based firm Rathod | Mohamedbhai firm, said the firm is preparing litigation against the Joshua School along with a lawsuit against Littleton Public Schools.
“(We) might wait for the criminal case to develop but not (when) the criminal case is over,” Mohamedbhai said in a phone interview with Colorado Community Media July 1. McBride said the future litigation
against Joshua School is in part because of their treatment of him and his wife, a lack of communication and the recent removal of Andrew as a student.
“We really do feel that this is a retaliation against Andrew,” McBride said. “We’ve been having communication issues with them for a long time now, especially since the new administration took over (at the start of the school year).”
Joshua School didn’t immediately reply to a request for comment.
Dax Vestal is another victim identified in the criminal case. Mohamedbhai said Dax was identified as the student Jones is allegedly striking in a video made public and shown by news outlets throughout the world around the time of Jones’ arrest.
McBride and Dax’s mother, Jessica Vestal, said they noticed behavioral issues in their children several months ago. Additionally, parents of 11-year-old Hunter Yarbrough, who
allege he was also abused by Jones, said they too noticed behavioral changes in their son.
The July 1 court appearance is one of many in what could be a drawnout series of proceedings. However, McBride said the judge in the case commented on the need for attorneys to reach either a resolution or go forward with a trial.
Englewood police began the investigation into Jones in March when the Littleton Police Department contacted the agency about an incident that occurred on the bus while it was in Englewood.
Police investigators “determined that more than one nonverbal autistic student was assaulted by the suspect on a moving school bus while en route to school,” an initial press release said.
Littleton Public Schools was also notified of the concerns and investigation into Jones.
The parents said their children have been doing better since they re-
moved them from the bus in March and they’re seeking therapy and ways to help their sons heal.
Since the arrest of Jones, many of the parents have spoken out in recent months about the treatment of their children on Bus 76 at Littleton Board of Education meetings.
Now many of the parents serve on the district’s new Special Transportation Task Force, which was launched in May after months of deliberation and public speaking from the parents and Littleton community members imploring the district to take accountability and set better safety measures for their children and others riding buses.
“Hopefully, between all of those meetings and all of our work that we’re doing, we’re able to make lasting changes for Dax and all his classmates and everybody who comes after us,” Vestal said at a Littleton school board meeting in June.
REVERSE MORTGAGES MADE
Kayakers imbue love of water sports into Golden’s annual competition
BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
In fair Golden where we lay our scene, where the cowpokes of old once rode bulls for the thrill, so now do today’s playboaters do the same with the racing river.
Kayakers from near and far displayed their dedication to their sport during the annual Kayak Rodeo June 26 at the Clear Creek Whitewater Park. e Colorado
Whitewater Association and Golden River Sports cohosted the 24th annual event, which had 17 competitors across the juniors, beginner, intermediate and advanced divisions.
During the event, the competitors took turns moving in and out of what’s called a playhole, which is a water feature on Clear Creek, to perform technical maneuvers and other tricks.
Some moves have obvious names: side-sur ng, spinning, and a front loop, which is a front ip with the kayak.
Others sound very unusual: Space Godzilla, Phonics Monkey, roundhouse, splitwheel and McNasty. Co-organizers Tessa Prince and Dave Holzman said the event is geared toward amateurs, to give them a chance to compete in a fun, low-stress environment.
CWA is also hosting a downriver race at 5:30 p.m. July 10 at the whitewater park. e course will include various obstacles, and kayakers of all experience levels are welcome to enter, Prince and Holzman said. Downriver kayaking is one thing, but playboating — which is what the Kayak Rodeo falls into — is a
during the 24th annual Kayak Rodeo June 26 at Clear Creek Whitewater Park. The event had 17 total participants across the junior, beginner, intermediate and advanced divisions.
di erent animal, the competitors described.
“It’s like a water park but with no rules,” Paul Kubala said of playboating.
e Morrison native, who now lives in California, has participated in the Kayak Rodeo since 2011. is year, he competed in the advanced division alongside four others. He’s enjoyed kayaking in both Colorado and California, saying it’s a “fun and freeing” sport with a phenomenal community.
Kubala and Lakewood’s Hunter Cottrell, who was in the intermediate division, said playboating helps make one a better kayaker. It helps one work through the progressional of skills, like paddling and how to be comfortable with going upside down.
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e task force has had two meetings and will meet again virtually on July 22, which is open to the public. e task force is made up of 21 members, including parents of students with disabilities, district and school sta members, bus drivers, transportation paraprofessionals, community advocates and school board member Lindley McCrary.
So far the group has discussed how long to retain videos from
school buses, how to improve incident reporting processes, how many paraprofessionals should be sta ed on each bus, how to regulate safety on third-party contracted transportation services and other topics. On Aug. 8, district sta will present recommendations from the task force to the school board and implement changes in the fall.
In June, several parents also attended a state board of education meeting to speak about policies to protect nonverbal autistic students. Vestal said the state board members were receptive to the parents’ comments and o ered to make connections with legislators.
Blake Booth, 15, competes in the juniors division at the June 26 Kayak Rodeo at the Clear Creek Whitewater Park. The Colorado Whitewater Association and Golden River Sports hosted 17 participants across four divisions during the 24th annual event.
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Max Whittaker smiles while competing in the advanced division
before sending an application to the nursing program at Arapahoe Community College, she was killed in a hit-and-run car crash. In May, the driver was sentenced to 18 years in prison.
Now, Jay and Chris are taking a step to ensure Haley’s desire to help others lives on forever. e couple has started an endowment in her name, through the college’s foundation, to fund an annual scholarship for nursing students who have the same drive their daughter did to help others.
“If you had asked Haley, ‘What do you want to do, if you could keep your name alive?’ … She would choose this,” Jay said. e endowment, which is currently $25,000, will accrue interest to provide a scholarship of at least $1,000 to one student per year enrolled in the nursing or nurse aide program at ACC, said Marie PerrinMcGraw, the foundation’s director of operations.
interest is enough to fund a scholarship, the ACC Foundation will cover the gap.
For the rst few years, before the
Students must be part- or full-time nursing students with a minimum 2.5 GPA to qualify for the scholarship, Perrin-McGraw said. ey will also submit a paragraph to explain why they want the scholarship, what it means to them and their career
goals.
Jay and Chris said they want the scholarship to help a student like Haley, for whom school was not easy.
“She worked for everything she did,” Jay said.
At 16, Haley started working at TJMaxx. She studied hard at Littleton High School and graduated with
honors, then went on to complete her certi ed nurse aide certi cate at ACC and pass her licensure. While taking classes at ACC, she also worked full-time as a patient care tech at Sky Ridge Medical Center. She applied to ACC’s nursing program before she had enough
Haley Timothy visits with a panda on a trip to China in 2016.
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Siblings Dylan, Haley and Trevor Timothy on the day the Timothy family adopted Haley in 2003.
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Doctors Care clinic
o ers a ordable care and insurance services
BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
On a bulletin board next to Bebe Kleinman’s desk, a large wall calendar hangs among cartoon strips, photos of her loved ones and quotes cut out from magazines.
“When you come to the edge of all the light we have, and we must take a step into the darkness of the unknown, we must believe one of two things,” Kleinman read from the board.
e words are inspired by a Patrick Overton poem.
“Either we will nd something rm to stand on, or we will be taught to y,” she continued.
In her o ce at Doctors Care, 25 years after her rst day at the nonpro t, Kleinman glanced away from the board.
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ected on her anniversary. It is not just her, but incredible sta , board members, community members, volunteers and patients that keep Doctors Care alive, she said.
Started in 1988, the medical clinic o ers physical healthcare, behavioral healthcare and health insurance enrollment services. It serves uninsured patients, as well as Medicaid and Anthem patients.
“Our goal is to provide people in need with the necessary health care and resources needed to live a healthier life,” said Elizabeth Hockaday, the organization’s development and marketing director.
Patients visit the clinic to see providers for sick visits, physicals, mental health services, immunizations, development screenings and reproductive health services. Some providers are paid sta , whereas other providers o er their skills and time as volunteers, Hockaday said.
“ at’s the leap of faith,” she said. “When you’re in this line of work, you have to believe that someone is going to help you make this possible because you’re absolutely not doing it alone. It takes a ton of people to keep this thing going.”
As the chief executive ofcer, Kleinman could take credit if she wanted to. In her tenure at the Littleton-based nonpro t, the organization has grown from four sta ers to over two dozen, and now serves over 3,000 people a year.
Instead of patting herself on the back, Kleinman took a posture of gratitude as she re-
For needs beyond the clinic’s capacity, Doctors Care works with its network of private practices to connect patients to specialty providers willing to accept uninsured patients, Hockaday said.
Uninsured patients pay their medical fees based on a sliding scale that incorporates family size and income.
e clinic accepts all patients, even if they cannot pay the full cost, its website says.
“We never want cost to be the reason someone doesn’t get health care,” Hockaday said.
Beyond healthcare, the organization also provides education and guidance to help individuals understand their insurance options, tax credits for private plans or obtain
health insurance nancial assistance.
When Kleinman started working at the organization, it was called “Doctors Care for Kids” and mainly served children. Her passion had always been for serving women and children in poverty, she said, but her service expanded over time.
“Our focus way back then (was) mostly women and children in poverty,” Kleinman said. “If we looked at our data today, it doesn’t exactly look like that. It’s families, it’s people experiencing homelessness, it’s people who have chronic diseases.”
As the years went on, the “Kids” part of the name was dropped and the age cap was raised to ensure entire families could receive care, Hockaday said. Now, the clinic generally serves patients up to 50 years old.
Among her proudest accomplishments at the organization, Kleinman highlighted her team’s decision to move to a new building about 15 years ago. From the building on West Littleton Boulevard, the organization runs the clinic and also rents space to small businesses.
She said she is also proud of the partnerships her team has built over the years with other nonpro ts, school districts, hospitals, private practices and governmental entities.
“We talk a lot about the social determinants of health — we have a piece of the continuum, but we need others to have pieces of people’s lives,” she said. “Our lives are not just about healthcare — it’s about housing, and food, and getting our kids to school and being a part of community.”
Kleinman said her team has needed to ask for more help from the community in recent years due to the number of people losing Medicaid coverage as federal rules have changed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
During the peak of the pandemic, only about 6% of the organization’s patient population was uninsured. Now, that number is up to 22% as people lose coverage, Kleinman said.
“On the ground, the impact in a safety net organization is that now we have to look for more charitable support and volunteerism to help o set (costs previously paid by insurance) because the patient still needs care,” she said.
In Kleinman’s eyes, health care is critical, and she wants everyone to have access.
“You don’t realize how valuable healthcare is until you need it yourself — or your family needs it — and then you spend a lot of time thinking about those families who don’t have access,” she said. “How do we have a world like we have, (where) everyone doesn’t have that?”
Some day, she hopes the health care system can get to a place where organizations like Doctors Care aren’t needed. But until then, she hopes her team will continue to do more for the families that need them.
“We all want people to be self-su cient and live independently — that’s what people want,” she said. “No one wants to be dependent upon a system that has aws in it. Everyone wants to get back to their own lives, get to their jobs, live their lives without feeling like they’re a burden on the system.”
came months after a reimbursement dispute between Williams and other mem-
bers of board over Williams’ unapproved mileage expenses, and after the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s O ce found no evidence in February to support Williams’ claim that Englewood City Attorney Tamara Niles
and City Manager Shawn Lewis had committed the crime of retaliation against him.
Williams’ 2023 candidacy for the school board and subsequent board membership became controversial
after the Englewood Herald revealed in October that Williams had two previous felony convictions, a nding of bad faith in a civil lawsuit, the outstanding arrest warrant and the ongoing felony car theft case.
KAYAKING
Cottrell said he got into kayaking in 2020, when he moved to Denver and found it “hotter than expected.”
So, he gured he’d take up a water sport. Unlike snowboarding, where one learns to lean away from obstacles, Cottrell said kayaking is the opposite. He learned to lean into things, which he said felt unnatural to him at rst and made for “a big learning curve.”
Cottrell had fun at his second Kayak Rodeo and said he was considering signing up for the July 10 downriver race as well. Like Kubala, he said he loves the playboating community and “speaking time in the eddies together.” He added that kayaking is also a great way to get outside and see other parts of the state.
Littleton’s Emery Slothower, 17, rst got into water sports with rafting and has been kayaking for three seasons now. e second-year competitor was one of four teens who competed in the Kayak Rodeo’s juniors division.
In addition to being more progression-based than downriver
HALEY
hours working in the eld, and was planning to reapply with her SkyRidge experience under her belt when her life was suddenly cut short.
Chris said she hopes the scholarship can help take some pressure o of a student, so maybe instead of working full-time while in school, they can work part-time. She said she and Jay want the money to go to someone who, like Haley did, really wants to be a nurse.
“ e star students get scholarships, and people who are not straight-A students may not,” Chris said. “If you’re going to school and working, it’s because you’re paying for it — which means you really want to be there. We want to help those people.”
Beyond being a hard worker, Haley was a music lover and had a heart for animals. She would cry at commercials about animal shelters and would sit in her room with her mom, talking for hours about her friends and asking for advice.
Emery Slothower, 17, does a maneuver during the Kayak Rodeo at Clear Creek Whitewater Park. Slothower was one of four competitors in the juniors division.
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kayaking, Slothower said playboating events like the Kayak Rodeo are unique. e kayakers must remain stationary relative to the water, and the water’s speed and volume means every run is a little di erent. “Everything’s always uid,” Slothower continued, adding that playboating is like sur ng in that respect. “ … It’s a blast.”
But even with her soft side, Haley was a loud person, a trait her parents noticed in her since the day they adopted her from China in 2003. She “took no crap” and would call her parents and brothers out on theirs, they said.
Jay, who has leukemia, said Haley was the only person who could tell the di erence between when he was unable to help himself versus when he was just unwilling to.
“She was good at it,” he said. “She would have been a great nurse.”
Both parents wear a red thread bracelet: a symbol of an unbreakable and limitless bond, an idea that originated from Chinese legends.
After Haley’s death, her parents feel an extreme absence. But the endowment to honor her legacy highlights the unbreakable bond, which Haley is still very much a part of.
“You still celebrate the same things, but there’s something missing,” Jay said. “And this, we can celebrate — and she’s not here, but it’s not like she was taken out of it.” ose interested in contributing can donate to the Haley Timothy Nursing Endowment at tinyurl.com/ haleynursing.
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Littleton winery protects hearts by joining AED program
BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Carboy Winery in Littleton recently became the rst Colorado winery to join a program that aims to protect the hearts and lives of wine-lovers.
e program, “Trained for Saving Lives,” is run by a California winery called River Road Family Vineyards and Winery. When owner Ron Rubin su ered a cardiac emergency in 2009, a de brillator saved his life. Now, it’s his mission to bring these lifesaving machines to wineries around the country.
e program provides free automated external de brillators (AEDs) to U.S. wineries like Carboy.
“My biggest hope is … that we never have to use it — but we’re prepared to do so in the event that we need to be good Samaritans and help either someone out on our team or a guest,” said Kevin Webber, the chief executive operator of Carboy.
Some studies have shown that red wine, in small amounts, can promote heart health. Despite this connection, the goal of this program isn’t really about wine. It’s about people, as cardiac emergencies can happen anywhere.
Webber said he was inspired to participate after his colleague in Washington, on a vineyard where Carboy grows some of its grapes, su ered a mild heart attack. It made him realize the importance of having the tool in place.
Carboy has several locations: Littleton, Denver, Breckenridge and Palisade. Webber said the Littleton location was a good place to start because of its quantity of visitors.
“We see probably around 20,000
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When a person goes into a cardiac emergency, AEDs and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, allow people to intervene and increase the chance of survival while waiting for emergency medical responders to arrive.
gram will eventually save someone’s life.
“De brillators saved my life, so I know they work, “ Rubin said. “For wineries that certainly are open to the public and have tasting rooms and that are … concerned about sustainability, they should be concerned about their visitors and their winery sta .”
e program is made possible through a partnership with the American Red Cross and ZOLL Medical Corporation, which makes the AEDs. Rubin’s winery pays for the devices for the program.
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So far, 381 wineries are in the program, including one other Colorado winery, Vines 79 Wine Barn in Palisade. Over 1,800 people have been trained in CPR and AED use through the program so far, Rubin said.
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Carboy Winery put eight sta members through its training program.
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Rubin said the goal is to have 450 wineries participating. Webber said he hopes Carboy’s involvement can set an example for other businesses.
“(My hope is) also to shed a light on taking the measures that a company can to put systems in place for emergency-type situations,” he said. “My hope is that other businesses, other wineries, breweries, wherever, follow that lead and put similar measures in place.”
Wineries interested in signing up for the program must email Rubin at ron@riverroadvineyards.com.
Carboy Winery’s new AED sits in the tasting room at its Littleton location.
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Living our life story and embracing our faith
This is the third column in a series about how we embrace, live, and share our life story. Each of us is a living story, that ebbs and ows with every breath we take and every choice we make. Our lives are lled with moments of joy, pain, triumph, and defeat, woven together to form the unique life story we are experiencing. Our faith journey, whatever that means to each of us as individuals, has played a role in our story, is currently continuing to shape our story, and will absolutely play a role in our future story.
Again, the most powerful story we will ever tell is the one we tell ourselves. We all experience thousands of thoughts each and every day. ose thoughts either quickly go away, become a deeper thought for another time, or result in us taking action based on what we are currently thinking about. So why not make the most of these special opportunities and moments that further de ne us and our story?
Last week we discussed how each mistake, wrong turn, or failure shapes our story. We can choose to let them break us or we can choose to let them make us, and that choice is ours. As you continue reading, I will share something about my faith and the role it plays in my own story. And wherever you are in your own faith journey, and wherever your faith is today, I hope you will lean into that faith to continue to shape how you live and tell your story.
In the end, the story we tell ourselves is the foundation of the story we live. It is a story that shapes our identity and guides our actions. For me, it is about aligning my story with the story of the Gospel, I nd a deeper
sense of purpose and meaning. I become part of a story that is greater than myself, a story that is eternal and unchanging.
You see, our story does not exist in isolation. It is part of a greater story line, one that connects us with others and with the divine.
e greatest story ever told, the Good News of the Gospel, is the ultimate narrative of love, sacrice, and redemption. It is a story that transcends time and culture, o ering hope and salvation to all of us in what some might call a very unforgiving world.
Our story is a story to be lived. When we live our lives in alignment with the teachings of Jesus Christ, we embody the message of the Gospel. Our actions become a testimony to the transformative power of God’s love and grace. We become living epistles, read by all who encounter us.
Living our story in the light of the Gospel means loving others as Christ loves us. It means showing compassion, extending grace, and seeking justice. It means being a light in the darkness, o ering hope to the hopeless and comfort to the a icted. When we live in this way, our story becomes a powerful witness to the reality of God’s kingdom.
So, let us live our story with intention and courage. Let us tell our story with authenticity and vulnerability. And let us remember that the greatest story we will ever be a part of is the story of God’s redeeming love. I would love to hear your life story at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we live and tell this story, we become living testimonies to the power of God’s grace, inspiring others to embrace and share their own stories of faith and redemption.
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.
How Court Appointed Special Advocates help children
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Alison Atkins
n 1976, Seattle juvenile court judge David Soukup was on the brink of a life-changing decision for a threeyear-old who had been abused for most of her short life. Should Judge Soukup return the child to her mother, who tolerated her boyfriend’s abuse of her daughter? Should he send the child to foster care and subject her to the trauma of being separated from her mother?
Judge Soukup felt overwhelmed with the gravity of the decision. In a 2018 discussion with e National CASA/ GAL Association for Children, Judge Soukup stated, “It terri ed me to make decisions about kids when I didn’t have anybody there that was only advocating for the child.”
After that case, Judge Soukup founded what is now known as CASA, an organization that represents the interests of abused and neglected children in court.
CASA of the Continental Divide lives up to Judge Soukup’s goal through a small army of trained and courtappointed volunteers in Eagle, Lake,
Summit, and Clear Creek County. For the past 25 years, CASA of the Continental Divide volunteers have donated 34,000 hours while serving around 80 children annually. As a result of tireless advocacy by Continental Divide CASA advocates, 256 local children have been found to be in safe and permanent homes.
Volunteer CASAs undergo a virtual training program that is rigorous yet tailored to individuals who have commitments during the day. A training cohort may consist of CASA candidates in all four counties that CASA of the Continental Divide serves. Training includes instruction on child interviewing, safety, mandatory reporting, early childhood and mental health, substance abuse, permanency, foster care, trauma and resilience, among other topics.
CASA candidates must successfully complete several ctional case exercises as part of the mandated training. After a background check and screening, CASA candidates are sworn in by the chief judge of the Fifth Judicial District.
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CASAs do not need to be attorneys, nor do they need any previous legal training. CASAs are composed entirely of community members who want to make a di erence for the most vulnerable children in their community.
While CASA volunteers play a vital role in dependency and neglect proceedings, they also experience emotional growth through their work. One local CASA shared, “Working with a child who has survived trauma and being in the position to o er validation, support, encouragement is very gratifying. Hearing and understanding the story of this child has been powerful and humbling.”
Most of a CASA’s work occurs outside of the courtroom, conducting independent investigation of the child’s situation. is investigation usually involves visits to the home and school, and ongoing communication with the social workers, county attorneys, parents, guardians, relatives, teachers, parents’ counsel, guardians ad litem, and as of recently for older children, Counsel for Youth. CASAs provide a written report to
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OBITUARIES
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Lawrence “Larry” Case June 8, 1956 - June 14, 2024
Larry Case, 68, passed away on June 14, 2024. He graduated from Heritage high school in 1974. He is preceded in death by parents Albert and Dottie Case. He is survived by sister Kathy (Steve) Puter of Littleton, brother Ken (Sue) Case of Boise, Idaho, and daughter Jennifer of Virginia.
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Donald Allan “Don” Weaver May 23, 1936 - June 26, 2024
Donald Allan Weaver passed away June 26, 2024, drawing to a close a life of service – to his community, his country, and most of all to his family, many of whom were at his bedside as he left this world. He was 88.
Don was the patriarch of a family that grew to include four children, 11 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. His legacy shines brightest in their memories, of a man who cared for others without fanfare, who provided the earth where his children could put down roots and blossom.
connection with his grandfather. Don was a devoted father to his children, Tim, Grace, Kelly, and Daniel. His children fondly recall camping trips where their father tended camp so the kids could roam free.
Don thrived as a baseball coach, leading Kelly and Daniel’s teams for many years. Don effectively never missed a game, and focused on each player’s individual psyche.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 23, 1936, to Isabelle (Kundtz) and Albert Weaver, Don grew up in nearby Olmsted Falls. He endured numerous ailments in early childhood exacerbated by Midwestern humidity, until he felt the liberation of dry Western air during the Boy Scouts’ National Jamboree in Irvine, California in 1953.
Enamored by the health benefits and beauty of the West, Don returned west in 1954 to attend the University of Colorado Boulder, where he served in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, practiced sharpshooting, and earned a degree in international affairs in 1959. He later earned credits toward a master’s degree in public administration.
Don met his wife Roberta “Abbie” Renquest Stroyd on a blind date in Boulder. They married in 1960.
Don served his country in the Army on active duty from 1959 to 1962, then in the Army Reserves until 1976, earning a riflery award and retiring with the rank of Captain.
Don began his professional career as a budget officer for the City of Long Beach, California, where he was instrumental in securing funding to develop and beautify city parks. However, Don, could not resist the pull of Colorado. He returned in 1968 to serve as Littleton’s assistant city manager, where he hired the Littleton Museum’s first director.
Don’s career continued as a budget officer at the Ridge Home and Training Center in Wheat Ridge, a home for people with developmental disabilities; and a seven-year stint as an administrator at the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan. Don retired in 2001, in part to play a greater role in the life of grandson Joshua, who endured cerebral palsy but found great joy in his
Don’s children recall playing catch with their father in the evenings, visits to Dairy Queen after baseball games, and their father’s habit of grousing at umpires and referees – though never swearing as he did so.
Son Daniel now coaches baseball himself, and said his father’s individualistic and supportive style informs his own coaching. Later in life, Don lit up the life of grandson Joshua. Grace, Joshua’s mother, recalled how even as a baby her son always found comfort in his grandfather’s arms. The pair enjoyed long walks, including on camping trips, where Joshua delighted in the bumpiest route possible.
Don enjoyed tennis, was a lifelong Cleveland Indians fan, and held a strong affection for animals – dogs were always at home on his lap.
Don loved Littleton, and passed away in the same south Littleton house he and Abbie had called home since 1968.
Don is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Roberta “Abbie;” children Tim (Cathy), Gracie (Jeff) Hunter, Kelly (Ronda), and Daniel (Tiffany); grandchildren Rebecca; Craig Thinger; Benjamin (Charise) Hunter; Jake; Andrew (Ashley) Hunter; Laura (Josh) Taft; Bryan (Megan); Elise, Alexa, Bentley, and Brady; and four greatgrandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Susan Bernard of Medina, Ohio.
Don was preceded in death by grandson Joshua Hunter, parents Isabelle and Albert Weaver, and nephew Eric Bernard. Don’s memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 26 at South Fellowship Church, 6560 South Broadway. Donations may be made in Don’s memory to Western Welcome Week, Inc., St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, or Promise Ranch Therapeutic Riding.
Farmers and a fair show o the culture of this summer favorite fruit
BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Every year, on one day in the summer, a group of people line up at the edge of a long, yellow tarp in southeastern Colorado. e tarp is stationed next to a building to prevent the wind from impacting a competition, for which some people practice seriously. Others decide to give it a try on a whim.
“ ey pick out their own seed, and I guess they could suck on it for a little while, get it dry, how ever they feel is the best way to treat their seed,” said Sally Cope, who helps organize the event. “And then practice, and then spit.”
As the black seeds land one by one on the bright tarp, people wait anxiously to see whose will make it the farthest.
e seed-spitting competition is part of a day-long event entirely dedicated to a sweet, red, juicy fruit grown in Colorado. A star at any summer picnic, watermelons are more than just a refreshing snack to the people of the Arkansas Valley. In this region, especially in the town of Rocky Ford, farmers dedicate their entire summer to raising the classic crop — which has become a staple of the area’s culture.
“It’s a way of life,” said Gail Knapp, owner of Knapp Farms, which grows watermelons and other produce. “We don’t take time o normally in the summertime to do what normal people do in the summertime. We’re tending our crops — and those
its mascot — a muscular melon called a “meloneer” — to its annual Watermelon Day celebration, Rocky Ford embraces the crop, which has deep ties to the city’s history.
In 1878, Rocky Ford’s rst mayor and one of its founders, G.W. Swink, had a bountiful harvest of watermelons.
“He brought them here to the railroad station … and he gave slices of melons to those who were passengers that stopped on the train,” Cope said. “After a couple of years, he moved his table of watermelon slices and gave away melons — a large melon to all of those who came in attendance.”
What started out as a gift from the mayor to his people turned into Watermelon Day, now celebrated as part of the week-long Arkansas Valley Fair. Cope, the manager of the fair, said the fruit-focused day includes a watermelon carving competition and a melon giveaway.
“We … usually give away around 20,000 pounds of melon on Watermelon Day,” she said.
is year, Watermelon Day will take place on Aug. 17 at the Arkansas Valley Fairgrounds, on the secondto-last day of the fair which includes rodeos, a carnival, 4-H contests and much more.
A person drags a full wagon after the watermelon giveaway on Watermelon Day at the Arkansas Valley Fair. COURTESY OF THE ARKANSAS VALLEY FAIR
WATERMELON
e Watermelon Day tradition gives the fair its title as the “oldest continuous fair” in Colorado. Cope said the fair team even gave away watermelons in 2020.
Why is the valley good for melons?
Each year, the Rocky Ford Rotary Club helps raise funds to buy watermelons from local growers, such as Knapp Farms.
At the fth-generation farm, owners Gail and Brian Knapp — along with their children and grandchildren — grow watermelon, cantaloupe, tomatoes, chilies, eggplant, squash, cucumbers and more.
Knapp said the conditions in the Arkansas Valley are great for growing watermelons.
“It seems to be our soil, our hot days, cooler nights,” she said. “ ere’s a combination there that seems to grow really sweet melons.”
Once the melons are harvested, Knapp Farms sells them at their local farm market and also sends them to the metro Denver area to be sold at grocery stores including Kroger, Safeway and Whole Foods.
As of late June, the largest watermelons were about the size of a baseball, Knapp said. As they continue to grow, they should be ready to start harvesting by late July.
Despite the ripe conditions for watermelons, Knapp said there are some risks to the melon business. Weather, such as the copious amount of hail last spring, can devastate a crop. Knapp said last season was a challenge for most farmers in the region for this reason.
With water from the Arkansas River being sold to cities, labor shortages and
unpredictable demand, there are many risks to farming watermelons, Knapp said, and it’s not getting easier. But if everything works out in a given season, the business can be very pro table, she said.
Growing your own melons
For gardeners who want to try a hand at growing their own watermelons, veteran gardener Deborah King said it’s a bit too late in the season to start from seeds — but folks can start planning now for next year.
King is a supervisor at Tagawa Gardens, a garden center in Centennial, where she says she learns a lot from customers.
“It is a big plant, it spreads out really big,” she said. “But the key is that you need to have consistent water supply throughout its growing season.”
She also said it’s helpful to plant watermelons on hills or mounds, which gives the plant space and helps ensure drainage and retain heat. It can also be helpful to use grass clippings, wood chips or straw to maintain moisture in the soil, King said.
For her, gardening is a satisfying endeavor.
“When you get your harvest and you’re able to share with … your neighbors, co-workers — I mean, there’s no more satisfaction than eating right from your own garden,” she said. “You realize that avor … and it just sets you up for the next season to do more, or try di erent things.”
But for those who consider themselves a bit impatient, or simply want to leave the farming to the experts, there’s good news: the Rocky Ford watermelons will be available in stores near the end of the summer.
A truck full of watermelons for the giveaway on Watermelon Day. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE ARKANSAS VALLEY FAIR
A girl competes in the annual seed-spitting competition on Watermelon Day at the Arkansas Valley Fair.
National Guard Armory trucks carry the watermelons in a parade down Main Street and bring them to the fairgrounds for the annual watermelon giveaway.
Arvada Center celebrates sculptors for the summer
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hen public art really connects, it can be a real place-maker for its chosen home. e Arvada Center has certainly proven that with its Sculpture Field, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
But as every artist who goes after public art commissions can attest, getting selected to build a piece is a rare occurrence.
For its summer art exhibitions, the center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., is hosting a pair of shows in conversation with each other: “I Regret to Inform You…Rejected Public Art” and “inFORMed Space: Perspectives in Sculpture.” Both shows are on display through Sunday, Aug. 25.
“We’re celebrating sculpture both inside and outside this summer,” said Collin Parson, director of Galleries and curator for the Arvada Center.
“Both shows are very unique, especially the rejection show, because it highlights how much public art is a business of perseverance.”
“I Regret to Inform You…” is on display in the Upper and eatre Galleries, and posed a particularly challenging problem for the curatorial team - how to display sculptural work that was never actually created.
“We’ve used everything from Pho-
toshopped images and digital renderings to models and videos that artists have created,” Parson explained. “ e exhibit has a lot reading, but it’s a great opportunity learn more about the public art process and how di cult it is.”
One of the most powerful aspects of the exhibit is the emphasis it puts on how frequent rejection is for artists, even well-known ones who have had successes in the public art world.
“ e participating artists deserve a lot of acknowledgements for speaking about rejection and letting people delve deeper into a more personal aspect of being a creative,” Parson said. “I hope people realize that for every public sculpture they see, there’s two-to-four artists who were nalists and weren’t selected.”
is creates a neat segue into the center’s other exhibit, “inFORMed Space,” which is on display in the Main Gallery. e idea to do an allsculpture exhibit was inspired by the Sculpture Field’s anniversary, but participating sculptors were given one challenging parameter — their work had to t in a four-foot by fourfoot square area.
“What we have on display is a variety of concepts, media used and techniques explored. I think of it as a forest oor of sculptures, because all the works ended up being very vertical,” Parson said. “ ere’s nothing on the walls, so the exhibit is very freestanding.”
e way the two exhibits highlight the challenges of the creative pro-
cess, especially in the sculpting medium, makes them the perfect duo for the summer.
“I think we have the perfect combination,” Parson said. “If you want to spend a lot of time reading and learning about rejection and the public art process, we have the show for you. And if you want to be surprised and impressed with what sculptors can do, we have that, too.”
Find all the details about the shows at https://arvadacenter.org/galleries/current-exhibitions.
Union Station celebrates new renovations and last 10 years
To celebrate a decade in its latest incarnation, you don’t want to miss Denver’s Union Station’s, 1701 Wynkoop, 10th Anniversary Weekend. e weekend kicks o with Neighborhood Night, from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 12. is portion will feature drinks, live music by Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, exclusive tours of the newly renovated Crawford Hotel rooms and views of the revamped Great Hall. Next comes the Making History…Again Gala, from 6 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 13. e evening aims to raise money for Colorado nonpro ts and includes performances by the Colorado Symphony Quartet, ice sculptors, food and more.
Finally, there’s Community Day, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 14. During this event, the station’s renovations will be unveiled and there will be activities like face
painting, balloon artists and mini train rides, plus live music from Tunisia and Youth on Record.
All the details for this special weekend can be found at www.denverunionstation.com/experience/eventcalendar/.
Candlelight sets the mood for Bach and The
Beatles
Over the years the candlelight concert series has become an immensely popular and transporting way to experience live music. e latest concert is “From Bach to e Beatles” and is held at the Museum of Outdoor Arts’ Marjorie Park, 6331 S. Fiddlers Green Circle in Greenwood Village, at 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 13. e show will feature some of Bach’s most wellknown works and a collection of e Beatles’ most beloved hits. Get tickets at https://feverup. com/m/178826.
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Thu 7/11
Teague Starbuck @ 5pm
Gin Blossoms with special guests Fastball
@ 7:30pm / $50-$80
Brewability Lab, 3445 S Broad‐way, Englewood
The Grass Project Live in Clement Park (Grant Amphitheater) @ 6pm Clement Park, Littleton
Fri 7/12
The Mike G Band @ 5pm
BarBox at Aspen Grove, 7301 S Santa Fe Dr #860, Littleton
Sarah Adams: D3 Arts (duo) | with Macie June and M'Lady
@ 6pm
D3 Arts, 3614 Morrison Rd, Denver
Pallbearer @ 7pm Gothic Theatre, Englewood
Sun 7/14
14U Tryout
@ 3:30pm / $40
Elevation Volleyball Club, 12987 E Adam Aircraft Drive, Englewood. 720-524-4136
An Evening with Dr. Dog @ 8pm
Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Engle‐wood
Thu 7/18
Torreys Peak Ages 8-11 - 2023
League Session #4 @ 3:30pm / $400
Jul 18th - Aug 30th
The Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park, Castle Rock
Peter Manjarres en Concierto @ 8pm / $55 Stampede, Aurora
Sat 7/13
Face Vocal Band @ 6:30pm
Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St, Lone Tree
Rachel Maxann: Black Opry @ 6pm
TRVR? @ 6:30pm
Western Sky Bar & Taproom, 4361 S Broadway, Englewood
Elevation Volleyball Club, 12987 E Adam Aircraft Drive, Englewood. 720-524-4136
Grays Peak Ages 12-13 - 2023
League Session #4 @ 3:30pm / $400
Jul 18th - Aug 30th
Elevation Volleyball Club, 12987 E Adam Aircraft Drive, Englewood. 720-524-4136
Levitt Pavilion Denver, 1380 W Florida Ave, Denver
Mon 7/15
Grades 3-8 Week 8 - Full Day @ 8am / Free Jul 15th - Jul 19th
Kiddie Academy - Lone Tree, 10344 Park Meadows Dr, Lone Tree. 515-708-0433
Tue 7/16
Jeffrey Dallet @ 2pm
Legacy Village of Castle Pines, 535 Castle Pines Pkwy, Castle Pines North
6 Million Dollar Band: South Suburban Parks & Rec @ 5pm
Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 RidgeGate Circle, Lone Tree
Wed 7/17
Tom Mcelvain Music @ 5pm
The Englewood Tavrn, 4386 S Broadway, Englewood
JaySilenceBand: Jay Silence live at The Viewhouse Band Series @ 5pm
ViewHouse Centennial, 7101 S Clinton St, Centennial 2024 AB6IX FAN Concert in North America 'FIND YOU' @ 6pm Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Engle‐wood
Eric Golden @ 6:30pm
Tailgate Tavern & Grill, 19552 Mainstreet, Parker
Colorado math scores drop amid shift to digital SAT
BY YESENIA ROBLES CHALKBEAT COLORADO
Most Colorado students continue to make progress on state tests, with scores nearly recovering from dropping after the pandemic. at’s according to preliminary data previewed for the State Board of Education in June.
But one area of concern is that high school math scores were significantly lower than in previous years as the state transitioned to a new digital PSAT and SAT.
Ninth grade scores seem particularly concerning. In 2019, 49.6% of ninth graders met or exceeded math standards on the PSAT. In 2024, just 39.5% did — a di erence of more than 10 percentage points. e 2024 rate also represents a signi cant decrease from 2023, when 46.5% of students were meeting expectations. Ninth graders were in fth grade when the pandemic began and would have been in sixth grade, possibly starting middle school, in the fall of 2020 when school was largely held online.
State o cials said they are spend-
ing the summer analyzing the data to see if they will still be able to use it for annual school ratings. e board voted to allow accountability o cials to possibly set new cuto targets for each performance level, based on this year’s distribution of scores, instead of using the same points as in previous years.
“What we’ve discovered is this is really a new assessment,” said Lisa Medler, executive director of accountability and continuous improvement for the state. e PSAT/SAT Colorado uses to
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test all ninth, 10th, and 11th graders, and also is used as one way of demonstrating English and math prociency for graduation requirements, was changed for the spring of 2024. It was the rst time the test was fully online. e test was also reformatted.
Initially, state o cials believed the changes wouldn’t a ect the meaning of scores compared to previous years, but now, after seeing such a large drop in the number of students who met standards on the test in math, o cials suspect it might have to do with the tests. But they’re not sure how much was di culty with the tests or how much students may be struggling with math.
“I cannot disentangle those changes in terms of what caused those changes,” said Joyce Zurkowski, the Colorado Department of Education’s chief assessment ocer. “Some of that is indeed due to changes in student performance, but some of that is due to a change in test.”
In the lower grades, which take the state’s CMAS test, the results don’t show students struggling as much. Among third through sixth grade students, the percent meeting or exceeding math standards is now at or above the 2019 pre-pandemic rates.
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But eighth grade CMAS math scores are still behind. In 2019, 36.9% of eighth graders met or exceeded math standards. In 2024, preliminary data shows just 32.9% did, a slight increase compared to 32.7% in 2023.
Apart from the changes to the PSAT/SAT, o cials are also looking at how an increase in the number of students new to the country this year could also have a ected the average scores.
is spring, the state exempted more students than usual from taking the tests, but new immigrant students who did not have interrupted schooling were still expected to take math and science tests, with accommodations. eir scores will not count for school ratings but could be a ecting the state’s overall test averages.
State o cials are auditing the data to nalize it and are studying if it can be used in growth calculations and for other purposes in annual school ratings. An update about the ndings might come later this month.
State o cials said that other states are also nding signi cant score decreases with the new PSAT/SAT, but not all states use the test for all students or for accountability purposes. In the meantime, as students are receiving their own scores, state ofcials want students and families to know the changes to the test itself could be playing a role.
“So, 11th grade students: if your senior sibling is giving you a hard time because they scored better than you on math, tell them to go take the new assessment and then you can have the conversation,” Zurkowski said.
is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with Chalkbeat Colorado, a nonpro t news site covering educational change in public schools.
Circle, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16. She’ll be joined by the legendary Busta Rhymes, R&B superstar (and former Denver resident) Ciara and Timbaland himself. is will truly be an evening of greats, so get tickets at www.ticketmaster.com.
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Colorado students took a new version of the PSAT/SAT that was fully digital in 2024. GETTY IMAGES
State urges families to schedule vaccines as measles cases rise
BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Colorado public health officials are encouraging families to ensure their children are current on their vaccines this summer, especially those required by school and childcare facilities, including measles, whooping cough, mumps, polio and varicella (chickenpox).
“Keeping our kids healthy at school starts with getting them vaccinated,” Dr. Ned Calonge, chief medical officer at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, said in a statement.
“Summer break is a great time to schedule check-ups and make sure your child’s immunizations are up to date. This simple step helps keep them healthy and allows them to focus on learning and having fun in school.
“With recent measles outbreaks in the United States and around the world, it’s more important than ever to ensure all students are caught up on childhood vaccines,” Calonge continued.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, the U.S. has already seen more than twice as many measles cases in the first half of 2024 than in all of 2023.
Measles appears as a rash and can cause life-long hearing loss and brain damage. Up to 20% of those infected will need to be treated in a hospital, and severe cases can lead to respiratory failure and death. The CDC recommends the MMR vaccine as the best way to prevent becoming infected.
Data published by the CDPHE shows that for the 2023-2024 school
year, nearly 93% of the state’s pre-K through grade 12 students were fully vaccinated against measles. Yet, because measles spreads so quickly, Immunization Branch chief at CDPHE Heather Roth said 95% of the population needs to be immunized to achieve herd immunity.
“While there hasn’t been a case of measles in Colorado this year, that doesn’t mean the risk isn’t there,” Roth said. “Measles can live in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves the area, so someone traveling either to or from Colorado could expose others, leaving unvaccinated adults and children at risk.”
Roth noted that some school districts and schools have far lower immunization rates than the state average, which is concerning. She speculated the lower rates within
specific communities are less about vaccine hesitation and more about lack of access to regular healthcare or health insurance.
Vaccine compliance rates also dropped after the COVID outbreak as many families missed preventive healthcare appointments or well visits.
“The good news is that many children are eligible for free or low-cost vaccines. To find a provider near you, visit COVax4Kids.org,” Roth said. “We encourage you to make an appointment now rather than waiting for school to start when it can take longer to get in.”
The Colorado School & Child Care Immunization Data dashboard allows individuals to search immunization rates for required vaccines by school district, school or location.
Colorado Community Media to Hold its First 5K Run
BY JO ANN M. COLTON
There is no better way to appreciate the beauty of Colorado than by witnessing all the sights and sounds of the great outdoors.
from walking and/or running along our state’s many wonderful paths and scenic nature trails.
Join Colorado Community Media as we host our first-ever 5K run on Saturday, Aug. 24, at Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave. in Littleton.
And, before the run, we want you to submit your own “Trail Tales,” including photos, to your local newspaper (events@coloradocommunitymedia. com). Tell us where you most enjoy going for a walk or a run in your commuor elsewhere in Colorado.
In turn, we will share many of those adventurous tales with the readers of our two dozen community newspapers in the weeks ahead of the run.
There are no prizes associated with the event and participants will not receive a “standard” T-shirt. Instead, registered participants will receive a pair of custom running socks. The Share Your Trail Tales 5k Run is open to people of all ages. Participants have the option of making it a fun-filled day for the entire family. Registration fees are $35 for adults (ages 17 & up), $15 (ages 5 to 16), and free for children (ages 4 and under ). Parking for run participants and event attendees is available in the west parking lot, which can be reached as you enter Clement Park through the Library entrance on W. Bowles Avenue.
Park is currently being firmed up to feature other activities throughout the day including food and beverage purchase options offered by local food trucks, vendor booths, and live music entertainment.
“Your support of this event as a race participant and/or as an attendee is paramount to the success of our first Share Your Trail Tales 5k Run and it will help us sustain our ability to support local news,” Scott said. “We encourage the engagement of our readers and future readers to be part of this and future events at Colorado Community Media.”
About the 5k: It is scheduled to loop around Johnston Reservoir from 9:30 a.m. to noon. It will start and end on the bike path near Shelter P. The event is different from most 5k runs in many ways. For starters, the sole purpose of this event is to simply provide an opportunity for people across Colorado to come together, interact, and share their personal experiences gained
Colorado Community Media publications span eight counties along Colorado’s majestic Front Range — Weld, Adams, Jeffco, Clear Creek, Douglas, Elbert, Arapahoe and Denver. As a nonprofit organization, community is important to us and we are eager to reach out and meet members of the communities our news organization serves.
Carlie Scott, Colorado Community Media’s events director, stated that the program for the Aug. 24 run in Clement
Colorado Community Media could not put on events like this 5k run without the help of its dedicated supporters and sponsors. Sponsorship provides an ideal marketing prospect for your business and positive brand recognition. The organization offers many levels of sponsorship and opportunities for involvement. As a sponsor, you can be part of a fun community event that promotes health and wellness.
To register for the Share Your Trail Tales 5k please visit our website www.coloradocommunitymedia.com and click on EVENTS/CONTEST tab.
Enjoy these 5 skate parks within 30 miles of Denver
BY JOHN RENFROW JRENFROW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
With winter in the rearview, it’s time to ditch the snowboards and break out the wheels again. Coloradans are spoiled with over 70 skate parks in and around the Denver metro area, according to SpeakEasy Skate, a Colorado skate park directory run by local Damian Dixon. e directory boasts more than 200 in the state. at many parks can be the best kind of overwhelming, whether you’re a seasoned skater or want to try skateboarding for the rst time (or biking, scootering, rollerblading and whatever else people do at skate parks, rules per park depending). But everyone has to start somewhere. e choices seem endless with new parks opening every year, like the new Sloan’s Lake Pumptrack in Denver that opened in 2023. But here are ve to get you started around the Front Range.
Don Anema Memorial Skate Park
Location: Northglenn
Strength: Flow park
Lights: User-activated; the last activation can occur at 9:45 p.m.
Opened in 2011, the sea of desert-red waves known as Don Anema Memorial Skate Park is one of the best ow parks (speci cally made for continuous riding without pushing) in the metro area. ere are multiple unusual features, like arches next to gaps, so skaters can jump the gaps or simply roll over them. A spiral roll-in bowl sits tucked into the corner for a quick whip-around, and several manual boxes, stairs, ledges and snake-like ramps allow for an even ow throughout. e larger bowl in the back of the park is the cherry on top of this skate park sundae, making Don Anema perfect for both practice and fun.
William McKinley Carson Park & Skate Park
Location: Greenwood Village
Strength: Two-for-one
Lights: No
at the base of a small bowl section. On the north side of the park is a long, snake-like bowl system of small hills and rollovers. Head to the northeast corner for a skateable brick wall. Two circular platforms overlap each other for easy kick-turns near the entrance. e ‘bullpen’ of the skatepark has a half-bowl system, several stairs and ledges, and an unusual, large ramp on an island to ollie on, roll up and down and then hop back o .
Ulysses Skate Park
Location: Golden
Strength: Mountain and city views
Lights: On until 10 p.m.
Tucked away in William McKinley Carson Park, the 15,000-square-foot arena is hidden by trees away from the main road, which obscures the fact that it’s actually two parks in one. e rst section is an intricate bowl system, with roll-ins from each side so it’s accessible to skaters of di erent levels. On the other side of the park, you have an Olympic-level ow/street-style section. e slightly slanted run is connected by two quarterpipes on either end, with multiple boxes, ramps and rails. Just get there before the sun goes down.
Arvada Skate Park
Location: Arvada
Strength: A bit of everything
Lights: On until 10 p.m.
It can be a bit di cult to decide what to do at this 40,000-square-foot oasis for skaters. From the parking lot, turn left into the park and hit a valley of roll-in ramps, which lead to a at-trick area
Nestled against the foothills in Golden, this ve-year-old, 27,000-square-foot park ows in a big loop and boasts the best views of any locale on this list. ere’s a at-trick-designated area with a manual box (a at platform best used for practicing wheelie combinations) connected to the rest of the park by a tunnel with ‘GOLDEN’ carved in the roof, spelling the city’s name on the ground in sunlight. rough the gut of the park runs a big, slightly downhill carving bowl, with plenty of stairs, ledges, and quarter pipes around its edge. Pro tip: Park near the dog park and skate the nearly half-mile path along the fence to the skate park for a picturesque cruise, and catch sunset views of nearby Table and Lookout mountains in the evenings. Bring a hammock.
Railbender Skate Park
Location: Parker
Strength: Street skating
Lights: From dusk until 10 p.m.
It’s just a half-hour drive to get to a street skater’s paradise: think ledges on ledges, stairs on stairs. is is the perfect park to learn how to grind, use manual boxes, ollie down ledges, and get comfortable on steep roll-in ramps. Opened in 2008, the park is 35,000 square feet of practice-perfect concrete. Try the smooth mini bowl toward the front of the park to hone your skills before hitting the enormous, complex bowl near the back.
Don Anema Memorial Skate Park in Northglenn is a flow park that provides red-rock-like ramps and turns for skaters. COURTESY OF SPEAKEASY COLORADO SKATE PARK DIRECTORY
Englewood City Council sets new amount for park bond ballot measure
BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
e Englewood City Council has set a new dollar amount of up to $42 million for a ballot measure that would ask voters if they want to spruce up parks. e measure was originally $50 million.
City o cials will decide if they want to push the measure forward in a July 15 meeting.
Upon completion of a survey regarding all of the projects listed for the potential bond, council members voted to lower the park bond cost by removing certain elements of the original proposal.
“ e only addition to the project list is a community pool for Miller (Park),” city spokesperson Chris Harguth said.
e major components removed
from the initial proposal include the following: a surf simulator at the Englewood Recreation Center, a Matt Racer water slide at Pirates Cove, a pump track at Clarkson Amherst Park, a bike park at Centennial Park, a playground and pavilion at Emerson Park and a Splash Pad at Miller Park.
Estimated costs of improvements include the following:
• Parks enhancements: $26,684,230
• Pirates Cove enhancements: $9,090,030
• Englewood Recreation Center: $10,455,000
• Construction Use Tax plus permitting: $2,450,703
• Project manager (three years): $450,000
Patients show love to medical professionals
of the project.”
BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Over the past two weeks, the HCA Healthcare Show Love Project co ee truck has weaved its way throughout the Denver area. It isn’t just delivering ca eine xes. It is also spreading waves of heartfelt gratitude.
From hospital parking lot to hospital parking lot, the truck also acts as a canvas for patients, workers and others to share their deepest appreciation for front line health care workers. e truck demonstrates that sometimes the smallest gestures leave the largest impacts.
“ e reception has been really fun to be a part of,” said Emily Troujillo, chief operating o cer for Centennial Hospital. “I think it’s less about the co ee and donut holes and more about the messages they’re reading from colleagues across the city that’re doing the same work but in a di erent facility. It’s bringing us together which is a fun part
Centennial Hospital was the last stop on the Colorado leg of the truck’s tour and Troujillo said it was exciting to see all of the messages left on the truck over the last few weeks.
“It’s been a whole community project,” she said. “I think the work we do can be a lot sometimes and pausing to show gratitude is something we always like to try to remember. We do this in all di erent forms. is is just one of the ways we’re showing the love to our team.”
Among the messages on the truck: “Love what you stand for.” “Nurses Rock!” And, “We love you HealthONE.”
e Show Love Project co ee truck visited nine HealthONE hospitals throughout the Denver area. HCA Healthcare is the parent company of HealthONE.
Bailey Hulslander, director of communications at Centennial Hospital said it’s bringing about 188 HCA Healthcare facilities together as the van is traveling around the country.
Pirates Cove is one of several parks throughout Englewood that could receive some updates if a proposed park bond ballot measure is passed in November. COURTESY OF CHRIS HARGUTH
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To generate that amount the city said “voters would need to approve a 4-mill property tax increase.”
Harguth said the bond, if passed, would cost a typical homeowner $26.70 to $30.04 per $100,000 of a home’s value each year, meaning the annual cost would be between $133.50 and $150.20, approximately $12 per month, for a $500,000 home.
The purpose of the survey for the city council was to provide direction to city staff to help them narrow down the previously proposed project list, which included 10 different projects.
“The council members were asked to rank each project from 1-5 and if they would like the specific project to move forward as part of the GO Bond quest,” documents read.
City Attorney Tamara Niles said that due to the city’s charter regarding general obligation bonds, the park bond will be the only question on the November election ballot.
Original proposed improvements at Pirates
Cove include an inner-tube water slide that would replace the six lap lanes in the pool, a leisure pool with an open recreation area for water basketball, volleyball and a waterfall and more.
In addition to Pirates Cove, improvements might also be made to the Englewood Recreation Center, including roof improvements, a pickleball court, updated locker rooms, improved landscaping, a spa and a new pool deck.
Other parks on the list for improvements include: Barde, Belleview, Centennial, Clarkson, Cushing, Emerson, Miller, Northwest Greenbelt, Rotolo and Southwest Greenbelt.
Christina Underhill, director of Englewood Parks, Recreation, Library and Golf, said a previous parks and recreation bond for $13.6 million sunsetted last year.
“That bond helped build Pirates Cove and expand Malley Recreation Center,” she said.
The prior bond cost homeowners about $84 annually for a home valued at $500,000, she said.
Underhill said parks and recreation staff plan to reach out to the community at events to provide information on the proposal.
For more information on the projects, visit the city’s at englewoodco.gov.
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Ralph Thomas has been traveling across the country in the truck since November of last year.
He said the best aspect of the project is seeing all the “beautiful people” and how good the truck and its messages makes them feel.
“I was asked to do the campaign but I’ve done this campaign before so I already knew how great it was,” Thomas said. “It’s something that’s like a no-brainer.”
Director of Nursing at Centennial Hospital Cassandra Marker said the truck is an “uplifting spirit.”
“It’s nice to see the gratitude and the show of support throughout the whole area, not just Centennial,” Marker said.
Community members were also encouraged to participate in the project by sharing thank you notes with healthcare workers at ShowLoveProject.com.
Hulslander said the truck is traveling to Las Vegas next to continue its tour of gratitude.
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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0191-2024
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 26, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s) TERRI L. HIGHLAND Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FINANCE AMERICA, LLC, DBA FINAM, LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-4
Date of Deed of Trust
January 20, 2005 County of Recording
Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
January 28, 2005
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
B5012687
Original Principal Amount
$172,800.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$154,012.58
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 26, BLOCK 2, LININGER SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 5411 S HICKORY ST, LITTLETON, CO 80120-1424.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate
of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: 7/4/2024
Last Publication: 8/1/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 04/26/2024
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Anna Johnston #51978
Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557
Carly Imbrogno #59533
Randall M. Chin #31149
David W. Drake #43315
Ryan Bourgeois #51088
Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP
1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711
Attorney File # 00000010113447
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. 0191-2024
First Publication: 7/4/2024
Last Publication: 8/1/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0196-2024
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 26, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s)
Antonino E Smith AND Christine M Smith
Original Beneficiary(ies)
ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. as Trustee for Park Place Securities, Inc. Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates Series 2005-WHQ3
Date of Deed of Trust
March 04, 2005
County of Recording
Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 09, 2005
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
B5033308
Original Principal Amount
$93,500.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$59,605.03
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 207715414010
Purported common address: 5819 S PEARL STREET, CENTENNIAL, CO 80121.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication 7/4/2024
Last Publication 8/1/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 04/26/2024
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Alison L Berry #34531
N. April Winecki #34861
David R. Doughty #40042
Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592
Lynn M. Janeway #15592
Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 19-022497
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
0196-2024 LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Unit 5819, Green Oaks Townhomes, according to the Map thereof filed with the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado, February 24, 1981, as defined and described in the Condominium Declaration for Green Oaks Townhomes, similarly filed and recorded February 24, 1981, in Book 3370 at Page 404, together with the exclusive use of Parking Space 5819, a limited common element shown on said map, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.
Legal Notice NO. 0196-2024
First Publication 7/4/2024
Last Publication 8/1/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103
SALE NO. 0163-2024
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 5, 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)
STEPHANIE GARCIA
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CAPITOL COMMERCE MORTGAGE, CO.
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FREDDIE MAC SEASONED CREDIT RISK TRANSFER TRUST, SERIES 2020-1
Date of Deed of Trust
July 16, 2001
County of Recording
Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
July 27, 2001
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
B1122784
Original Principal Amount
$104,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$126,221.60
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOTS 37 AND 38, BLOCK 93, SHERIDAN HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO
Purported common address: 2087 WEST ADRIATIC PLACE, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/07/2024, 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: 6/13/2024
Last Publication: 7/11/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 04/05/2024
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Anna Johnston #51978
Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557
Carly Imbrogno #59533
Randall M. Chin #31149
David W. Drake #43315
Ryan Bourgeois #51088
Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711
Attorney File # 00000010090215
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. 0163-2024
First Publication: 6/13/2024
Last Publication: 7/11/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0205-2024
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 3, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s)
Joan M. Deheck
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Cherry Creek Mortgage Co., Inc., its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Legacy Mortgage Asset Trust 2021-GS3
Date of Deed of Trust February 21, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 27, 2003
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3043956
Original Principal Amount
$200,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance $105,902.35
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 127, BLOCK 29, WILLOW CREEK FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 7585 South Rosemary Circle, Centennial, CO 80112.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
Public Notices
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: 7/4/2024
Last Publication: 8/1/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/03/2024
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Amanda Ferguson #44893
Heather Deere #28597
Toni M. Owan #30580
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC
355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # CO11112
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado
Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. 0205-2024
First Publication: 7/4/2024
Last Publication: 8/1/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0201-2024
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 3, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s)
Sandra Ann Knisely
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR ONE REVERSE MORTGAGE, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
January 28, 2017
County of Recording
Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
February 06, 2017
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
D7014598
Original Principal Amount
$531,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$180,894.00
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.
OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 6395 S Glencoe Ct, Centennial, CO 80121. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: 7/4/2024
Last Publication: 8/1/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/03/2024
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Alison L Berry #34531
N. April Winecki #34861
David R. Doughty #40042
Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592
Lynn M. Janeway #15592
Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 24-032207
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. 0201-2024
First Publication: 7/4/2024
Last Publication: 8/1/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0195-2024
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 26, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s) Kenneth W. Paa Jr.
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
NEWREZ LLC
D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING
Date of Deed of Trust
April 22, 2016
County of Recording Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
April 25, 2016
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D6041906
Original Principal Amount
$205,200.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$165,695.55
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust
have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOTS 31 AND 32, BLOCK 22, SOUTH BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO
APN #: 207703422016
Purported common address: 4165 S Grant St, Englewood, CO 80113.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: 7/4/2024
Last Publication: 8/1/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 04/26/2024
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Alison L Berry #34531
N. April Winecki #34861
David R. Doughty #40042
Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592
Lynn M. Janeway #15592
Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 24-032086
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO. 0195-2024
First Publication: 7/4/2024
Last Publication: 8/1/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0183-2024
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 19, 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)
Cascades Owner LLC
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Oconee Real Estate Holdings V – CASC LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
February 28, 2017
County of Recording
Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
March 03, 2017
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
D7025453
Original Principal Amount
$35,720,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$33,167,680.01
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: Covenants of the Deed of Trust have been violated by Grantor, including, without limitation, Grantor’s failure to pay the entire outstanding indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust by the March 1, 2024 call date. Grantor failed to cure such violation and, as a result, the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust is due in full, with interest, default interest, expenses, late fees, costs, and attorneys’ fees, and a receiver has been appointed for the property to be foreclosed.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
See attached Exhibit A
Purported common address: 6300 S. Syracuse Way, Centennial, CO 80111.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/21/2024, 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: 6/27/2024
Last Publication: 7/25/2024 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 04/19/2024
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:
William R. Meyer #34012 Polsinelli PC 1401 Lawrence Street, Suite 2300, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 572-9300 Attorney File # 93765183.1
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
0183-2024 Exhibit A
Lot 1, Block 1, The Cascades Filing No. 1 Replat County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY:
Assessor Parcel No: 2075-21-3-18-001
Property Address: 6300 S. Syracuse Way Centennial, Colorado 80111
Legal Notice NO. 0183-2024
First Publication: 6/27/2024
Last Publication: 7/25/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0168-2024
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 9, 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)
ZACHARY HARTMAN AND BRIANNA HARTMAN
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
July 20, 2022
County of Recording Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
July 26, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) E2078813
Original Principal Amount
$350,001.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$355,715.44
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 5 AND 6, BLOCK 7, WOLLENWEBER'S BROADWAY HEIGHTS SECOND ADDITION, THE WEST HALF OF BLOCK 7 AND THE EAST HALF OF BLOCK 8, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 4320 S GALAPAGO STREET, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/07/2024, 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: 6/13/2024
Last Publication: 7/11/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 04/09/2024
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Anna Johnston #51978
Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557
Carly Imbrogno #59533
Randall M. Chin #31149
Public Notices
David W. Drake #43315
Ryan Bourgeois #51088
Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP
1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711
Attorney File # 00000010093334
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.
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Legal Notice NO. 0168-2024
First Publication: 6/13/2024
Last Publication: 7/11/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0165-2024
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 5, 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.
Grantor(s)
P. Garg Date of Deed of Trust April 07, 2023 County of Recording Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
April 11, 2023
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
E3023695
Original Principal Amount
$40,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$42,927.67
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
See Exhibit A attached herewith
Purported common address: 4601 South County Road 161, Strasburg, CO 80136.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/07/2024, 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: 6/13/2024
Last Publication: 7/11/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 04/05/2024
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:
Om P. Garg 358 Chorus, Irvine, CA 92618 (714) 273-0402
Attorney File # 4601 South County Road 161
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.
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0165-2024 Exhibit A PARCEL 4
A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 62 WEST, OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE. STATE OF COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 10; THENCE SOUTH 89° 18’12" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 30.01 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 ° 56'40" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 1184.48 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 00° 56'40" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 1464.82 FEET: THENCE NORTH 89° 03'20" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 1292.34 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 39° 31'28”, A RADIUS OF 300.00 FEET ANO AN ARC LENGTH OF 206.95 FEET; THENCE NORTH 49° 31'48" WEST. A DISTANCE OF 70.00 FEET, THENCE NORTH 28° 18'31” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 1479.39 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89° 18'12" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 857.63 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNNING:
BASIS OF BEARINGS IS THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 10. BEING SOUTH 00° 56' 40” WEST. COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE. STATE OF COLORADO.
Legal Notice NO. 0165-2024
First Publication: 6/13/2024
Last Publication: 7/11/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0207-2024
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 3, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s)
Denise L. Belk
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Champions Funding, LLC, its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for Verus Securitization Trust 2023-2
Date of Deed of Trust
September 24, 2022
County of Recording
Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
September 27, 2022
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
E2098426
Original Principal Amount
$526,500.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$522,062.99
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Lot 1, Allison Subdivision County of
Arapahoe, State of Colorado.
Purported common address: 6281 S Clarkson Street, Centennial, CO 80121.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: 7/4/2024
Last Publication: 8/1/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/03/2024
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Amanda Ferguson #44893
Heather Deere #28597
Toni M. Owan #30580
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC
355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155
Attorney File # CO23050
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
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Legal Notice NO. 0207-2024
First Publication 7/4/2024
Last Publication 8/1/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
City and County
Public Notice
CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LICENSE JULY 31, 2024
Notice is hereby given that the Centennial Liquor Licensing Authority will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, July 31st at 10:00 a.m., via Virtual Meeting, to consider an application for a new H&R license.
The applicant is an LLC: Tacos El Patron, LLC
8283 South Akron Street; Suite 130 Centennial, CO 80112
Public comment will be heard at the virtual hearing or written communications regarding the issuance of this license may be submitted to the Liquor License Administrator, via email at mpalmer@ centennialco.gov by no later than July 30, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
By order of Christina Lovelace, City Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539351
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
To whom it may concern: This notice is given with regard to items in the custody of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that have been released for public auction. The Sheriff’s Office will release numerous items including but not limited to, bicycles, jewelry, audio/ visual equipment, automotive parts, tools, sports equipment (such as camping, rafting, skiing gear, etc.), household goods and other items of personal property to a private auction company identified as Roller Auction. These items will be released for on-line bidding on the last Tuesday of each month. This Auction is open public.
If any citizen believes they have property in the possession of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that can be identified, and for which they can show proof of ownership associated with a written report that has been filed with the Sheriff’s Office prior to this announcement, can contact the evidence section of the Sheriff’s Office.
Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board
Legal Notice No. Arap 1363
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
Metro Districts Budget Hearings
Public Notice
SECTION 14 METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
NOTICE CONCERNING 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the Section 14 Metropolitan District 2023 Budget and that it has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Section 14 Metropolitan District; and that a copy of the proposed Amended 2023 Budget has been filed at the District's office, 405 Urban Street, Suite 310, Lakewood, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection; and that adoption of Resolution Amending the 2023 Budget will be considered at a public meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at Jordon Perlmutter & Co., 1601 Blake Street, Suite 600, Denver, Colorado on Monday, July 15, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the Resolution to Amend the 2023 Budget, inspect and file or register any objections thereto.
SECTION 14 METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
By /s/ Ann E. Finn, Secretary
Legal Notice No. 539355
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Bids and Settlements
Public Notice CITY OF SHERIDAN REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
The City of Sheridan is seeking a qualified consultant to perform design and construction management services for a widening of the Mary Carter Greenway Trail along the South Platte River underneath US-285 (the “Project”). The Project will redesign the existing configuration of the Mary Carter Greenway Trail underneath US285, expand the width of the trail beyond seven feet, raise the trail to at or above the existing street grade, and design modifications to the existing cross section of South Platte River Drive to accommodate these improvements, which may include lane narrowing. The selected consultant will build upon the concepts and recommendations in the completed South Platte River Trail Under US-285 Design Concepts Study Technical Memorandum, complete preliminary and final design work, obtain required approvals from the City of Sheridan and CDOT, and provide general services in conjunction with the Project.
The City of Sheridan has received federal grant
funding from the CDOT Region 1 Transportation Alternatives Program for FY24-26 for the Project. As such, this project must follow all federal, state, and local requirements. Additionally, a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 7% has been established for consultants interested in providing these services. The Project must be advertised for construction bids by July 1, 2027.
Interested consultants MUST review all submittal requirements and scoring criteria at: https://www. ci.sheridan.co.us/bids.aspx and may submit qualifications prior to July 25th, 2024, at 4:30pm to arogge@ci.sheridan.co.us and rmourning@ sheridangov.org (electronically) or via mail/delivery (must include a digital copy) to:
City of Sheridan – MCG Trail Widening Attn: Andrew Rogge 4101 S. Federal Blvd. Sheridan, CO. 80110-4316
The City of Sheridan will be reviewing qualifications through July 25th, 2024, and anticipates selecting a consultant by August 1st with City Council approval no later than August 26th. The City of Sheridan expects advertisement for construction of the Project to occur within 12 months of the issuance of the notice to proceed for the design phase of the Project. Notice to proceed will be issued after City Council approval.
Legal Notice No. 539327
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Englewood Herald
Summons and Sheriff Sale
Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Arapahoe County District Court 7325 S Potomac St Centennial, CO 80112
Plaintiff: THE ASPENS TOWNHOMES, a Colorado nonprofit corporation v. Defendants: GAIL SEATON HUMBERT TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 9, 2007; QUICKEN LOANS INC; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; CROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC; ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE
Attorneys for Plaintiff: Orten Cavanagh Holmes & Hunt, LLC Hal R. Kyles, #23891 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 Phone Number: (720) 221-9780 Matter ID #2133.0059 Case No.: 2024CV030782 Division: 204
SUMMONS [BY PUBLICATION] THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.
If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.
This is an action of foreclosure pursuant to Rule 105, C.R.C.P. to the real property situate in Denver, Colorado more particularly described as Parcel 1: Lot 1, Block 2, the Aspens, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Parcel 2: An appurtenant easement as shown and designated as Easement C-A, over Lot 4, as shown on Exhibit B of the Declaration of Covenants, conditions and restrictions of the Aspens, recorded September 13, 1992 in Book 2058 at Page 576. County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. SUBJECT to all covenants, conditions, restrictions and easements of record, if any. BEING the same fee simple property conveyed by deed from GAIL SEATON
Public Notices
HUMBERT, to THE GAIL SEATON HUMBERT TRUST, DATED FEBRUARY 9, 2007, dated February 9, 2007, recorded on February 13, 2007, as Instrument No. B7019747 in Arapahoe County Records, State of Colorado. FURTHER BEING the same fee simple property conveyed by deed from GAIL SEATON HUMBERT, TRUSTEE OF THE GAIL SEATON HUMBERT TRUST, DATED FEBRUARY 9, 2007, to GAIL SEATON HUMBERT, an unmarried woman, dated , recorded on 2/13/07, as Instrument No. 87019747 in Arapahoe County Records, State of Colorado.
Dated: June 13, 2024.
ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC
By: /s/Hal R. Kyles
Hal R. Kyles, #23891
This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(g), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.
Legal Notice No. 539305
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Published in The Littleton Independent Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2023CV032061, Division/ Courtroom 15
COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (Publication Notice)
PLAINTIFF: RIVERWALK MASTER ASSOCIATION
v. DEFENDANTS: PHILLIP A TILLEMAN; CANTERBURY AT RIVERWALK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.; CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2022-A; and ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:
You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Department of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 O’clock A.M., on the 8th day of August, 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.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $11,543.07.
**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT THE TIME OF SALE.**
This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Court Order dated April 2, 2024 and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. by Riverwalk Master Association the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on February 21, 2020 at Reception No. E0022060 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Riverwalk Recreation Association recorded on 07/31/1985 at Reception Number: 2560160 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The Declaration establishes a lien for the benefit of Riverwalk Master Association against real property legal described as follows:
Condominium Unit I, Building F, The Canterbury at Riverwalk Condominiums according to the Condominium Map thereof, recorded on July 12, 2001 at Reception No. B1113107 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 Canterbury at Riverwalk Condominiums, recorded on July 12, 2001 at Reception No. B1113106 in said records, and any and all amendments, supplements and annexations thereto, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.;
And also known as: 2773 W. Riverwalk Cir., Unit I, Littleton, CO 80223-7108.
The attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Kate M. Leason, Reg No. 41025, Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang Street, Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011, 303.432.9999
Dated: May 7, 2024
Tyler S. Brown Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado
By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff
Legal Notice NO. 532888
First Publication: June 13, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110
Public Notice
District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 S Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112
Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s): CAPITAL ONE AUTO FINANCE v. Defendant(s)/Respondent(s):
MICHELLE L. SEAL
Case Number: 2024CV030242 Division: 14
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
HELLERSTEIN AND SHORE, P.C., 5347 S Valentia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone Number:303.573.1080
FAX Number: 303.571.1271
E-mail: dshore@shoreattys.com
Atty. Reg. #: 19973
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): Michelle L. Seal
You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.
If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.
This is an action: To recover the collateral that Plaintiff has a security interest in which is a 2017 Jeep Cherokee due to a default on the August 10, 2017 Retail Installment Contract with Plaintiff.
There is a hearing scheduled for this matter on September 19, 2024 at 1:30 pm in Arapahoe County at the address set forth above. The purpose of the hearing is to determine if there is any reason why the Plaintiff cannot request an order from the court for the Sheriff to take immediate possession of the vehicle described in the Complaint. You may file an answer with the court, appear in person at the hearing, or apply for a written undertaking with the Court to stay the delivery of the vehicle. Failure to do any of these three things will result in Plaintiff requesting the court to issue an order to the Plaintiff for immediate possession of the vehicle.
Dated: June 5, 2024
Attorney for Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s) (This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(g), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. This form should not be used where personal service is desired.)
(TO THE CLERK: When this summons is issued by the clerk of the court, the signature block for the clerk or deputy should be provided by stamp, or typewriter, in the space to the left of the attorney's name.)*Rule 12(a), C.R.C.P., allows -35 days for answer or response where service of process is by publication. However, under various statutes, a different response time is set forth; e.g., §38-6-104, C.R.S. (eminent domain); §38-36-121, C.R.S.
Legal Notice No. 539290
First Publication: June 20, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Notice to Creditors
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of HOLLY DEE MAAS, A/K/A HOLLY D. MAAS, A/K/A HOLLY MAAS, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030623
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before November 5, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Athina Delgado, Personal Representative c/o Parker Law Group, LLC 19590 E. Mainstreet, Suite 104 Parker, CO, 80138
Legal Notice No. 539334
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of John F. Rotole, a/k/a John Francis Rotole, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30621
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before October 27, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Hal R. Blanchard #1305
Attorney to the Personal Representative 19039 East Plaza Drive Suite 275 Parker CO 80134
Legal Notice No. 539311
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of CORNELIUS JOSEPH CLEARY, aka C. JOSEPH CLEARY, aka C.J. CLEARY, aka JOSEPH CLEARY, aka JOE CLEARY, Deceased Case Number: 24PR305
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before Monday, October 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Kellie Adam CS AdvoCare, Inc, Personal Representative 7500 E. Arapahoe Rd. Ste. 101 Centennial CO 80112
Legal Notice No. 539315
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of PAGE LOREN PARKER, a.k.a. PAGE L. PARKER, a.k.a. PAGE LOREN ZIMMERMAN, a.k.a. PATRICIA ZIMMERMAN, a.k.a. PATRICIA MARY BIMESDERFER, Deceased Case Number 2024 PR 30661, Division CLX
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Arapahoe County District Court, Centennial, Colorado, on or before November 12, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
RANDALL TRUMAN ZIMMERMAN
Personal Representative 2010 Estrella Road Prescott, Arizona 86305
Telephone: 928-308-7791
Legal Notice No. 539348
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Englewood Herald
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Edna Lang Hanlon, a/k/a Edna L. Hanlon, and Edna Hanlon, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30523
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 4, 2024 , or the claims may be forever barred.
Paula Jean Williams, Personal Representative 15934 E. 115th Avenue Commerce City, CO 80022
Legal Notice No. 539341
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Carol B. Shapiro, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30615
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 10/27/2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Peter N. Shapiro, Personal Representative c/o Zisman, Ingraham & Mong, P.C. 8480 East Orchard Rd., Ste. 2500, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Legal Notice No. 539304
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024 Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Helen Aurora Bordeaux, aka Helen Bordeaux, and Helen A. Bordeaux, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR31210
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative: Jess Roy Bordeaux, C/O Jo Lauren Seavy, Sullivan Green Seavy Jarvis LLC, 2036 E. 17th Avenue, Denver, CO 80206, or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, 7325 Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 on or before November 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jess Roy Bordeaux, Personal Representative C/O Jo Lauren Seavy, Attorney for Personal Representative Sullivan Green Seavy Jarvis LLC 2036 E. 17th Avenue Denver, CO 80206
Legal Notice No. 539337
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of BILLIE DOBBS ROGERS, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30659
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 12, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Maria Theresa B. Lopez, #26837 Attorney for Constance L. Rogers, Personal Representative 501 S. Cherry St. - #1100 Denver, CO 80246
Legal Notice No. 539354
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Ida Gassoway, a/k/a Ida T. Gassoway, a/k/a Ida Tidwell, a/k/a Ida Williams, a/k/a Ida Sophie Pointes, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30666
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, located at 7325 S. Potomac Street #100, Centennial, Colorado 80112, on or before October 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Cheryl Ann Henderson, Personal Representative c/o Joe D. Kinlaw, Esq. Folkestad Fazekas Barrick & Patoile, P.C. 18 South Wilcox Street, Suite 200 Castle Rock, Colorado 80104
Legal Notice No. 539310
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of EDDIE J. BUTLER, aka EDDIE JANE BUTLER, aka EDDIE BUTLER, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030638
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Terrala Butler, Personal Representative 1287 S 8th Ave #G156 Brighton, CO 80601
Legal Notice No. 539322
First Publication: July 4, 2024 Last Publication: July 18, 2024 Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Stuart Robert Sonne, a/k/a Stuart R. Sonne, a/k/a Stuart Sonne, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30663
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before November 4, 2024 or the claims may be forever barred.
Alice Sonne, Personal Representative 5126 S. Uravan Place Centennial, CO 80015
Legal Notice No. 539326
First Publication: July 4, 2024 Last Publication: July 18, 2024 Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Mary Margret Medina, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30198
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe, Colorado on or before October 30, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Dated June 19, 2024
CURTIS LAW FIRM, LLC /s/ Cory M. Curtis
Cory M. Curtis, #40549
Attorney to the Personal Representative 10333 E Dry Creek Rd, Suite 210 Englewood, CO 80112
Legal Notice No. 539317
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Elizabeth Ann Harkness, Deceased
Public Notices
Case Number: 2024PR30622
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to: The District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before November 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
John Harkness, Personal Representative
c/o Lester Law
2255 Sheridan Blvd, Unit C-#291
Edgewater, CO 80214
Legal Notice No. 539343
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Brian Ingold, aka Brian J. Ingold, aka Brian Jon Ingold, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR270
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before Monday, October 21, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Kyle Ingold, Personal Representative 1704 W. Crestline Avenue Littleton, Colorado 80120
Legal Notice No. 539313
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of CYNTHIA LOIS BELL, a/k/a CYNTHIA L. BELL, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30685
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 4, 2024 or the claims may be forever barred.
Matthew John Orischak, Personal Representative
Patrick A. Schilken, P.C. 7936 E. Arapahoe Court #2800 Centennial, CO 80112
Legal Notice No. 539332
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Beverly Ann Stevens, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30600
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of ARAPAHOE, County, Colorado on or before Monday October 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Tami Lynn Hamm and Mark Alan Stevens
Co-Personal Representatives
c/o The McKenzie Law Firm, LLC
2305 East Arapahoe Rd., Suite 223
Centennial, Colorado 80122
Legal Notice No. 539306
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Jack Lee Sheff, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030279
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of ARAPAHOE County, Colorado on or before Monday, October 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Dale O. Sheff, Personal Representative
7109 S Tamarac Ct Centennial, CO, 80112
Legal Notice No. 539318
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of John M. Ludwig, a/k/a John Ludwig, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030671
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before October 27, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Estate of John M. Ludwig, Joe Ludwig and Doug Freese, Co-Personal Representative’s c/o Robinson & Henry PC, Megan Jury, Attorney for the Co-Personal Representatives 7555 E Hampden Ave., #600 Denver, CO 80231
Legal Notice No. 539307
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Rod MacDonald, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30728
All persons having claims against the abovenamed Estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Arapahoe County District Court on or before November 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Gena M. Allen, Personal Representative 5234 South Zeno Way Centennial, CO 80015
Legal Notice NO. 539358
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Mary Louise LaFonte, a/k/a Mary Lou LaFonte, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30619
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe , County, Colorado on or before November 11, 2024 or the claims may be forever barred.
Edie A. LaFonte, Personal Representative 1151 Eagle Drive #135 Loveland CO 80537
Legal Notice No. 539346
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of THEODORE F. FRAZIER, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030675
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 October 27, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Matthew and Keri Frazier, Co-Personal Representatives c/o Solem, Woodward & McKinley P.C. 750 W. Hampden Ave, Suite 505 Englewood, Colorado 80110
Legal Notice No. 539312
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Englewood Herald
Public Notice
District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112
In the Matter of the Estate of: Leola M Munn, a/k/a Leola Munn, Deceased
Tony C. Rossi #45051
Rossi Law, LLC
1311 S. 9th St
Canon City, CO 81212
Phone: (303) 859-4173
Email: Tony@RossiLawLLC.com Case Number: 2024PR030715
NOTICE OF NON-APPEARANCE HEARING BY PUBLICATION
A hearing on the PETITION FOR ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY AND FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Proof of publication will be filed upon completion.
Date: August 13, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Address: 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112
Legal Notice No. 539333
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of ROY HAROLD DAHL, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30620
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before October 27, 2024 , or the claims may be forever barred.
Nancy S. Germany, Esq. Personal Representative
THE GERMANY LAW FIRM, P.C.
600 17th Street, Suite 2800 South Denver, CO 80202
Legal Notice No. 539319
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of RICHELLE LYNN LOWRY, a/k/a RICHELLE L. LOWRY, a/k/a RICHELLE LOWRY, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30583
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 12, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Baysore & Christian Fiduciary Services, LLC
By Shane Oltmanns
Person Giving Notice
7000 E Belleview Ave., STE 150 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Legal Notice No. 539350
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Carla Gene Shankle, aka Carla G. Shankle, and Carla Shankle, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30641
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative: Tina Wildes, C/O Jo Lauren Seavy, Sullivan Green Seavy Jarvis LLC, 2036 E. 17th Avenue, Denver, CO 80206, or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, 7325 Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112
on or before November 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Tina Wildes, Personal Representative C/O Jo Lauren Seavy, Attorney for Personal Representative Sullivan Green Seavy Jarvis LLC
2036 E. 17th Avenue Denver, CO 80206
Legal Notice No. 539336
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Janet Gayle Rice, a/k/a Janet G. Rice, Deceased Case Number 2024PR30361
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 n or before Monday. October 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Denise E. Wehrer, Personal Representative 2711 S. Acoma Street Centennial. Colorado 80110
Legal Notice No. 539309
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Dennis John Wozniczka, a/k/a Dennis J. Wozniczka, a/k/a Dennis Wozniczka, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30636
All persons having claims against the abovenamed Estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Arapahoe County District Court on or before November 11, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Martha Espinoza Richardson Personal Representative 4473 E. Maplewood Way Centennial, CO 80121
Legal Notice No. 539347
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Name Changes
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 24, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Martha Kathryn Cline be changed to Katy Cline Yacovetta Case No.: 24C100597
By: Kim Boswell
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539356
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 5, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Luis Angel Rodriguez Rosa be changed to Louie Angel Rodriguez Case No.: 24C100546
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539325
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on May 20, 2024, that a
Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Nathan Andrew Adams Woodward be changed Nathan Andrew Adams Case No.: 24C38999
By: Kim Boswell
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Rdated: June 17, 2024
Legal Notice No. 539308
First Publication: 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 5, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Iurii Ieriemieiev be changed to Bradley Mattson Case No.: 2024C100549
By: Kim Boswell
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539344
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 18, 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 Carter Michael Lanning be changed to Carter Michael Bossow Case No.: 24C100580
By: Sarah Ingemansen Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539349
First Publication: July 11, 2024 Last Publication: July 25, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on May 10, 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 Ronald Justice be changed to Ronald Shaw Case No.: 24C100481
By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539303
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 13, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Isaac Evan Holdorf be changed to Isaac Evans Case No.: 24C100573
By: Kim Boswell
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539340
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Castle Rock cancer center named after Schrader family raises millions
BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
e building that will house Castle Rock’s rst cancer center has been o cially named after the Schrader family, who made the largest donation in the hospital’s history to support the project.
e Schrader family gave $5 million to AdventHealth Castle Rock’s Rock of Hope campaign, a fundraiser supporting the cancer center. As of June, the campaign has raised 55% of its $14 million goal.
At an event celebrating the naming of the Schrader Building, AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Region CFO Jeremy Pittman said he is excited to be one step closer to o ering comprehensive medical care in town.
“I’m just so proud of all the teams that have been involved in this community,” said Pittman, who is also the former CEO of the hospital. “ is is one of the last puzzle pieces that Castle Rock truly needs.”
Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Alejandra Jovita Thau be changed to Alejandra Jovita Mora-Thau Case No.: 24C100594
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539357
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 4, 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 Rebecca Kimberly Ramer be changed to Clover Flynn Renshaw Case No.: 24C100543
By: Kim Boswell
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539339
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
fusion therapy and a learning kitchen.
e services will be the rst cancer care available in Castle Rock. Currently, patients have to drive out of town to get chemotherapy and other treatment.
e Schrader family said that while it means a lot to have their name on the building, they are most excited about having treatment available locally to ease the burden for patients.
“ e naming is special and it means something, maybe for the legacy of the family and the grandkids that drive by it for decades to come,” Randy Schrader said. “ at said, the real deal here is getting cancer care built up at AdventHealth Castle Rock.”
Lisa Schrader agreed and added that there’s still work to do to support the cancer center’s opening.
Construction will begin on the cancer center, which will be on the third oor of the Schrader Building, while fundraising is ongoing.
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 12, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Eero Denis Siimer be changed to Eero Denisovich Siimer Case No.: 24C100567
By: Kim Boswell
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539335
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 14, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Makoa Cooper Chavez be changed to Makoa Cooper Kealoha - Alston Case No.: 24CV117
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539342
e goal is to open the center by late 2025.
e cancer center will include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, in-
First Publication: June 13, 2024
Last Publication: June 27, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on May 22, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Jonathan Getachew formerly known as Bruk Tesfaye Getachew be changed to Daniel Tesfaye Getachew Case No.: 24C39167
By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court
/ Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539314
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 6, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Ario Edward Enterline be changed to Arlo Edward Enterline
Case No.: 24C100552
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539328
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Children Services
“It’s getting to the radiation, getting the sta in place, all the things that need to happen to treat that very rst patient,” she said. “We’re going to keep pushing forward to get this whole project nished as soon as possible.”
To nd out more about donating to the project, go to rmahf.org/rockofhope.
(Adoption/Guardian/Other)
Public Notice
District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac St., Englewood, CO 80112
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: WILLIAM STONE GARZA, Child August 3, 2010: Date of Birth UPON THE PETITION OF: MAURIANNA GARZA, Petitioner AND CONCERNING: JOHN DOE, Respondent Tamra A. Palmer, #26200 Palmer, Goertzel & Associates, P.C.
A rendering of AdventHealth Castle Rock’s new building, which includes space for a cancer center. The Schrader Family Fund donated $4 million to
