Englewood Herald October 17, 2024

A look at city event costs

An economic analysis of Englewood Block Party and Littleton Twilight Criterium

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

With bicycles racing around Littleton streets and bands playing at a stage on South Broadway in

Englewood, tens of thousands of community members enjoyed citysponsored events this summer in Littleton and Englewood.

Both city governments invest money each year in putting on a downtown summertime or early autumn event. e Littleton Twilight Criterium and the Englewood Block Party bring spirit, community connection and customers to the downtown areas — values the cities say are worth investing in.

A leader in sustainability

Arapahoe Libraries named Silver Level Member in Colorado Green Business Network for third time

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Arapahoe Libraries was recognized in September for the third year in a row as a Silver Level Member in the Colorado Green Business Network by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

To dive into the economic cost and bene t of these events, the Littleton Independent and the Englewood Herald reached out to both cities for data on the past several years of the events.

Event costs and attendance

In Littleton, one of the largest annual city-sponsored events is the Twilight Criterium, a professional

e library system was awarded at a ceremony at the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, formerly known as the Denver Zoo, in Denver. e Colorado Green Business Network is a voluntary program that encourages organizations to achieve a goal of “true, operational sustainability.”

“We are thrilled to receive this recognition. Sustainability is a core value of Arapahoe Libraries as stewards of public resources and tax dollars,” Cameron

Racers bike down the street at a past Twilight Criterium in Littleton.

Colorado could vote to upend its election system

Here is one lawmaker’s take on how it went in Alaska

BY JESSE PAUL THE COLORADO SUN

As Colorado voters consider Proposition 131, the ballot measure that would move the state to an all-candidate primary system followed by ranked choice general elections, they have Alaska to look to as an example of how it would play out in the Centennial State.

In 2020, Alaska voters passed Ballot Measure 2, which is almost identical to Colorado’s Proposition 131. e new system was used for the rst time in Alaska in 2022 in a congressional special election and in the regular primary and general elections that year.

e Colorado Sun interviewed Alaska Senate Majority Leader Cathy Giessel, an Anchorage Republican, about her experience with the changes.

Giessel was initially opposed to Ballot Measure 2, but after she lost her 2020 reelection bid to a more conservative primary challenger who attacked her for working with Democrats in the legislature, she became a supporter of the initiative later in the year.

of Ballot Measure 2 — and an ardent opponent of the e ort this year in Alaska to repeal it.

voter knowledge around all-candidate primaries and ranked choice general elections. Did you run into folks who didn’t understand the all-candidate primary system or ranked choice voting?

Giessel ran again in 2022 once the election changes had been implemented, beating the man who unseated her two years prior. ree candidates advanced to the general election — one Democrat and two Republicans — and each received about a third of the vote in the rst round of ranked choice tallying. After the Democrat was eliminated, Giessel won in the second round with 57% of the vote.

In ranked choice voting elections, voters rank candidates in order of preference. If a candidate wins more than 50% of the rst-preference votes, they are declared the winner. If no candidate reaches that threshold, candidates with the fewest rst-preference supporters are eliminated, and their voters’ second choices are added to the tally. e process continues until one candidate exceeds 50% of the total vote.

Giessel argues she would have won in 2022 even under the old system. But she’s become an outspoken supporter

“Elections are for the voters,” Giessel said. “ ey’re not for political parties’ bene t. ey’re for voters’ bene t. And that’s what the Alaska model does — it puts the voter in the forefront of the election system.”

e following has been edited for clarity and length.

e Colorado Sun: What was your initial opposition to Ballot Measure 2?

Sen. Cathy Giessel: For decades I was a volunteer for the Republican Party. I was a district chair for about 20 years. I was the president of the Anchorage Republican Women’s Club for two terms. I was Republican Woman of the Year in 2006. In 2008, I was elected vice chair of the state party. I was immersed in the state party. So when this initiative came out, I said “this takes away power from the party, and so I’m against it. Keep the status quo.”

e Sun: So it sounds like you weren’t a fan of Ballot Measure 2 until after you lost your primary in August 2020. Is that right?

Giessel: Yes — and saw how the par-

ty could manipulate an election to create the outcome they wanted. I heard from lots of people who said “if I had known, I would have, as an independent voter, chosen to vote the Republican primary ballot. But I didn’t realize they were going to throw you out of o ce.”

e Sun: How did you nd running in the new system in 2022? What was your experience like?

Giessel: I realized that I didn’t need to target voters who were most likely to vote for me. I actually needed to talk to everyone. Everyone had a vote. I started knocking on every single door. I didn’t know who was behind it. I didn’t know what their party a liation was — none of that. I knocked on doors that I had previously walked past. It was delightful. I talked to people I had never talked to before. I found out we have incredible people living in my district who have done great things, and they have some really great ideas. We have so many things in common. at very short list of things that we don’t agree on is very, very short, actually.

e Sun: ere is a lot of anxiety in Colorado about voter education and

Giessel: We actually ran this system twice in 2022. People forget that we had lost our congressman (Republican Don Young, who died in March 2022) and our law required that we hold a special election to replace him even though it was only a few more months until November when he would have been up for reelection. e Division of Elections did signi cant education. ere were mailers. e organization Alaskans for Better Elections were at the state fair and the local fairs and festivals and they would have booths where people could practice with “pick your favorite jelly bean avor,” “pick your favorite salmon,” and “pick your favorite game animal.” People got the drift of it. Over 99% of ballots were lled out correctly. e Sun: Naysayers may argue that you’re only supportive of Ballot Measure 2 because it was politically advantageous for you. How would you respond to that? And what would your message be to partisans here in Colorado who are worried about the status quo being shaken up?

Giessel: e thing to look at is the outcome — and I don’t mean the outcome of the election. I mean the outcome of the governance that resulted from the election. In districts that are extremely conservative, and we have three areas like that, they continued to elect very far-right partisans. But in the Alaska Senate, we put together a bipartisan coalition so the majority caucus is made up of nine Democrats and eight Republicans. We have 20 members in the Senate. Seventeen of us said “we’re going to set aside extreme positions of our two political parties and we’re going to work on all those things in the middle that we agree on.” A balanced budget. Funding for education. Lowering the cost of energy. A reasonable pension for public employees. ose were our four priorities — and we made huge accomplishments in those four areas working together. is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonpro t based in Denver that covers the state.

Alaska state Sen. Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage.

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Almost No Buyers Are Having to Compensate Their Agents as Result of NAR Settlement

Leading up to the changes on August 17th which prohibited MLSs from displaying compensation for buyer brokers, I said that I would be surprised if any buyers ended up compensating their own agents. So, last week I did some research of my own and solicited input from others to see if my prediction had come true. It has. I sent emails to listing agents who had closings in September, and every one who replied said that their seller had compensated the broker representing the buyer of their listing.

My friends at First Integrity Title did a few “spot checks” on transactions which closed post-NAR settlement to verify what they were hearing based on actual data. The challenge was that they would have to open every file individually, but the consensus was that, as I expected, the seller has continued to compensate the buyer’s agent.

“It really has not changed from the past,” I was told by Pam Giarratano, our sales rep at First Integrity Title.

Here is the response Pam got from her VP of Operations:

“I can tell you that I’ve asked the same question multiple times; I’m just trying to understand how much has changed since the NAR settlement. I can tell you that I am repeatedly told that people have not seen any buyers paying their own agents.”

From Pam’s VP of Sales:

“I looked at settlement statements for a dozen closed files, and the seller paid the buyer’s agent’s commission on all of them.”

Pam asked closers and lenders, and the

consensus was that the seller still pays. A lender who conducted a CE class in Westminster told Pam that they are still seeing the seller pay, but that sometimes if the seller is offering a buy-side compensation of 2.5% and the buyer’s agent has an agreement of 2.8%, the buyer is making up the .3% difference, or it is included in the contract as a seller credit.

That was exactly the case with one of my own listings in September. I told the buyer’s broker that the seller was offering 2.5%, and he submitted a contract with the seller paying 2.5% and the buyer paying an additional 0.3%.

Pam told me, “It looks like nothing has changed as far as the seller paying commissions. I think homeowners still want their houses looked at.”

Here’s the bottom line: Real estate is a free market. Just like builders who feel they must offer commissions to buyers’ agents because other builders are doing so, individual sellers are being counseled to offer the buyer broker commission because they realize that most buyers are represented by agents and they’re not going to buy a home if the seller requires them to compensate their own broker.

I chatted with my broker associates about this, and they are comfortable with the new rules which essentially bring more transparency to the process.

At the closing table, it has always been that the commissions paid to listing agent and buyer’s agent were listed separately on the settlement statement as being paid by the buyer. Naturally, some sellers objected to paying the buyer’s agent’s com-

Understanding Different 55+ Communities

Last week I was in a Zoom conversation with 14 of my high school classmates. We have been meeting like this every week since our 2020 reunion was canceled due to Covid. Three of us had moved into senior communities and we were answering questions about the options which we Baby Boomers face.

We are all healthy 77-year-olds (or thereabouts), but we all realize that the clock is ticking and that it’s not a matter of if but when we will need some sort of assisted living. Should we “age in place,” enter an “independent living” facility now, or wait until we need “assisted living”?

If you have 90 minutes of free time, I could share with you the URL of the recorded Zoom meeting, but for now, let me share some of the insights.

Laird lives at Windcrest, where he paid a 6-figure “entrance fee” and pays about $4,000 per month rent for a 1bedroom plus den apartment. He gets 30 meals per month in a dining room, but also has a kitchen for other meals. 90%

of his entrance fee is returnable if he leaves or dies. One thing I learned was that if by chance he runs out of money and can’t afford the rent, it is taken out of his entrance fee instead of having to leave. If assisted living is needed later, he stays in the same apartment, but the services and rent increase dramatically.

“They promise this can be my home for life,” Laird said.

Rita and I had moved into a pure rental 55+ community with no entrance fee. In fact, we paid no security deposit, and we got the first month free. We since moved to a regular apartment building.

I shared what I had learned about Vi at Highlands Ranch, where you must be healthy with no degenerative disorders, but you are promised no increase in rent when/if you need to enter assisted living, nursing care or even memory care.

The entrance fees at both facilities are reduced if you agree to only 50% or none of it being returnable when you leave.

Call me if you’d like to get more info or chat, or if you’d like that Zoom URL.

mission, forgetting that they had listed their home for x% and agreed that part of their listing agent’s commission would be offered to any agent who produced the buyer.

In other words, the commission to the buyer’s agent was coming out of the listing agent’s pocket, but it sure looked like the seller, not his agent, was compensating the buyer’s broker.

As I predicted, nothing has changed except the wording. The revised “Exclusive Right to Sell” contract still states the total commission to be paid at closing, but it lists a smaller amount that the seller will pay to the buyer’s agent, and states that the listing commission will be reduced by that amount.

Of course, in a real estate transaction, what rules are the provisions in the “Contract to Buy & Sell” between the buyer and seller. Section 29 of that document has lines to enter the compensation paid to the buyer’s broker by (1) the seller, (2) the buyer, and (3) the listing agent.

In some cases, the buyer’s agent will find out what the seller is offering, since it is no longer specified on the MLS listing. (Our listings specify that amount on the listing’s website and on a sign rider.) Regardless, the buyer’s agent will submit a contract which specifies how much the seller will pay the buyer’s agent, and the seller can counter that provision. It’s simply another element of the offer to be negotiated between buyer and seller through their agents.

Just last month, to win a bidding war, one of our broker associates submitted a contract asking the seller to pay only 1.5%, which tells you not only that buyer broker compensation is negotiable but that the amount of buyer broker compensation is going down. That was predicted, and is coming true. Listing agent was paid 3%.

In the past that listing probably would have displayed at least 2.5% buyer agent compensation in the MLS, and that amount would have been paid without negotiation or discussion.

So what did the plaintiffs in the NAR settlement expect to achieve, and what did they get?

At least in Colorado, they did not relieve sellers from compensating buyer agents. Listing agents are probably get-

ting the same compensation as before, but some sellers (like in the transaction mentioned above) are saving on the compensation paid to buyers’ brokers.

In some cases, listing agents may actually be earning more. I know of one multimillion-dollar listing which had a 4% commission specified in the listing agreement. The listing agent negotiated a 1% commission paid to the buyer’s agent, leaving 3% for the listing agent. Under pre -settlement rules, that listing would likely have offered 2% co-op commission on the MLS, netting the listing agent only 2%. Thus, the listing broker earned 50% more, thanks to the new rules.

As Realtors, my broker associates and I are okay with this new arrangement. It clarifies that the seller is paying both agents, but makes the amount more transparent and thus more negotiable. With sign riders and listing brochures, it’s not hard to inform buyer brokers of the compensation which the seller (not the listing agent) is offering, and the buyer can submit whatever compensation amount he or she wants in the contract to buy and sell.

Given the minimal end result of the NAR settlement, it will be interesting to see if there is further litigation on this matter. I don’t see any legal basis for denying a seller the right to offer compensation to the broker who produces the buyer for his home.

The Habitat for Humanity Pumpkin Patches Are Open

Every October, Jeffco Interfaith Partners sells pumpkins to raise money to sponsor a Habitat for Humanity home. In the past 20 years, they have funded over a dozen metro area Habitat homes.

The pumpkin patches are on the corner of Garrison & Alameda in Lakewood, and at 78th & Wadsworth in Arvada. The pumpkins are more expensive than elsewhere, but 40% of the purchase price is tax deductible, and it’s an easy way to donate to a worthy charity.

And the selection of pumpkins is great! They also sell carving kits and other Halloween paraphernalia.

Jim Smith

Colorado student enrollment grows at most public four-year universities, despite FAFSA

BY JASON GONZALES CHALKBEAT COLORADO

Enrollment at nearly all of Colorado’s four-year universities is up, despite delays and glitches this year that made it harder for students to ll out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

It’s an outcome that de es the widespread fear that the FAFSA snafus would lead to lower college enrollment, especially among students from low-income families.

Instead, the all-hands-on-deck response that many high schools and universities took to helping students ll out the FAFSA in this troubled year seems to have paid o .

“We were not going to just leave our students hanging,” said Federico Rangel, who works at Denver’s West High School as a Denver Scholarship Foundation adviser. “We were going to do what we needed to do to make sure students could access their goals and their potential.”

Only about 42% of high school seniors statewide completed the FAFSA this year, which is about 3,000 fewer students than last year. But most of Colorado’s 13 public universities, including the University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado State University System’s three schools, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and Colorado Mesa University, enrolled more students than last year.

Enrollment is also up among students eligible for federal Pell grants, which provide free money for college for students from low-income families. Federal changes raised the Pell grant income limits which allowed more students to qualify.

e federal government revamped the FAFSA form last year, which is now called the Better FAFSA.

e form, typically released in October, was released months late on Dec. 31, shortening the completion window for students and families. en, while the Better FAFSA proved to be shorter and easier, technical glitches marred the process.

Issues have lingered, and a few rstyear students are still trying to nish the FAFSA even now that they are enrolled in college, said Natasha Gar-

eld, Denver Scholarship Foundation scholarships and nancial aid director.

Despite problems, schools posted strong enrollment numbers over last year.

e Colorado School of Mines increased enrollment by 6% as well as boosted enrollment of Pell Grant students over last year by 23% — from 859 students to 1,059. Both Colorado School of Mines and the University of Colorado Boulder have historically enrolled a lower share of students from lower-income backgrounds.

CU Boulder increased undergraduate enrollment by 3.4% this year, as well as the number of Pell Grant recipients — to 5,307 students, up from

4,846, a 9.5% increase.

Enrollment and the student makeup at smaller regional schools varied. But most recorded increases.

Western Colorado University was one of the few with declines. It enrolled about 30 fewer Pell eligible students, or a 6.5% decrease. Enrollment also dropped from 3,761 to 3,453 students.

Meanwhile, Metropolitan State University of Denver increased enrollment by 2%, as well as increased Pell enrollment. Kerline Eglaus, executive director of nancial aid and scholarships, said the number of students eligible for a grant increased by 989 students, to 38.5% of all students. at’s an 18.5% increase over last year, she

said.

MSU Denver and every university across the state put more resources into helping students get to college as they struggled to ll out the FAFSA, she said. e school also helped students who were already enrolled ll out the new FAFSA.

roughout the year, schools worked together so as many students as possible had the resources they needed to gure out the Better FAFSA, she said. She said it’s fair to say that support from schools and advisors helped incoming and current students navigate a di cult year.

Students rest on the oval at the Colorado State University campus in Fort Collins. The public four-year university, like others across the state, recorded high enrollment this year despite FAFSA issues nationwide.

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More than 30 butchers compete in annual meat cutting challenge

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Dozens of competitors stepped onto the ice at the South Suburban Sports Complex in Highlands Ranch to one of their favorite songs blasting through the speakers of the arena.

But instead of a hockey stick in hand, they held mallets and knives, ready to slice meat.

More than 30 butchers from across Colorado, New Mexico, South Dakota and Wyoming took part in the rst round of the National Meat Cutting Challenge on Oct. 2.

“It’s a tribute to a unique profession that blends artistry with expertise,” said Nick Carroll, who is the regional senior product coach for Texas Roadhouse.

e competition is part of the Meat Hero program, created in 2001, to recognize the daily e orts of Texas Roadhouse meat cutters. Each contestant is responsible for hand-cutting every steak served at their local Texas Roadhouse.

Spending about seven hours a day in a 34-degree walk-in cooler, the professional meat cutters cut about $1 million worth of meat in an average year.

“Our meat cutters are the backbone of what we do inside our restaurants every day,” said Regional Product coach Carroll.

As the national meat-cutting challenge highlights the extraordinary skill and precision of the local meat cutters, the ice rink was kept at a cool 34-degrees to ensure fresh and quality meat.

Each participant was given 20-30 pounds of beef to compete with.

Judged on speed, quality and the number of pieces, the competitors had one hour to cut three muscles — sirloin, let and ribeye — according to Trevor Droogan, managing partner for the Sheridan and Englewood Texas Roadhouse locations. He added that there was a speci c speck size to meet for each type and di erent cuts have individual qualities.

At the end of the hour, each contestant placed their work in a numbered tin, then the product coaches judged the meat anonymously.

“If it has too much fat or too much gristle, they’ll kick it,” said Droogan.

After the meat was judged, it was grilled outside for everyone to enjoy, including the sta at South Suburban Sports Complex.

“We like to take care of the community and sta here,” said Stephanie Keck, senior marketing coach.

Several of the contestants represented Littleton, Parker and Brighton, but it was Gelacio Sanchez Fermin of ornton and Auder Revolorio of Sheridan who moved on to compete at the regional level.

In January, the top scoring challengers in the region will advance to the semi- nals, which will take place in Las Vegas. Five will then move on to the 2025 National Competition in Louisville, Kentucky in the spring. e winner of the national competition will win a $25,000 grand prize and be crowned Meat Cutter of the Year.

But it’s not exactly the end for the local competitors who did not win a spot in the regional competition. Once the market competitions are over at the end of the year, a couple of ”wildcards” will be chosen to have another chance to compete.

“Having a good meat cutter versus having an experienced meat cutter is huge for us,” said Droogan.

“It’s (the competition) just a really good way to reward them and kind of keep them hungry (for their profession).”

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Auder Revolorio, the professional butcher for the Texas Roadhouse in Longmont was one of the two competitors that moved on to compete to the next level.

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What purchase of DISH could mean for Littleton

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

DirecTV recently announced that it plans to acquire DISH Network, which has experienced a tumultuous year of declining revenue, layo s and an acquisition by EchoStar Corp. in January.

DISH employs thousands of Coloradans at its ve metro Denver o ces, including its wireless headquarters in Littleton. With the potential acquisition looming, local entities and experts are aware that it could have an impact

on Littleton’s economy but are uncertain how much.

“ e merger between DirecTV and DISH Network is still in its early stages, and it is di cult to predict the full extent of its impact on our city at this time,” said Jamie Crout, a spokesperson for Littleton’s economic development department. “As the situation evolves, we will continue to monitor any potential e ects and look for ways to support positive outcomes for our local economy and community.”

DirecTV plans to pay DISH’s owner, EchoStar, $1

for DISH in exchange for assuming its billions of dollars in debt. e sale includes the Pay-TV business, which includes Sling TV, according to EchoStar.

EchoStar says the board of directors of each company has unanimously approved the agreement, which they expect to close in the fourth quarter of 2025. However, the transaction is currently running into a major roadblock as debt holders object to the proposed $1.6 billion loss on the value of their debt.

DISH Network’s wireless headquarters is located at 5701 S. Santa Fe Dr. in Littleton.

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Schools will continue those lessons to help even more students in the future.

“One of the things that we learned was just really trying to create a better student experience through increased outreach and communication,” she said.

Angie Paccione, Colorado Department of Higher Education executive director, said in some ways the enrollment increases defy explanation, especially after the FAFSA problems. Colorado isn’t alone, and, nationwide, some states such as Texas and North Carolina have touted increased enrollment

However, Paccione said Colorado

colleges and universities have stepped up and made students feel more welcome — directly and indirectly.

Colorado Mesa University, for instance, issued nancial aid packages without FAFSA information to students, helping families make decisions early. at led to the school’s largest ever freshman class. e “Prime E ect,” or the appointment of Deion Sanders as head coach of the University of Colorado Boulder’s football team, has translated to a 50% increase in Black student applications, Paccione said.

It’s the students who didn’t make it to college or decided not to go that Paccione worries about. Statewide, FAFSA completion, which is an indicator of whether students will go to college, must increase, she said. Colorado ranks near the bottom in FAFSA completion and only about half of all

Colorado high school students end up on a college campus.

e state’s highest paying jobs require a college education, whether a certi cate, two-year, or four-year degree.

“How do we get the other half to realize that college is a ordable and is within reach and worth it?” she said. “We have to help them see that the jobs that are available for just the high school diploma really don’t compare to jobs with even an associates or a bachelor’s.”

e di culties students faced in the spring aren’t expected to linger into the next FAFSA cycle, although it is again slated to open late on or before Dec. 1.

e U.S. Department of Education has been working on xes, and advisers that support students are hopeful of a better experience.

A later-than-expected FAFSA release still worries some. Rangel said he’s concerned that Colorado once again won’t be able to get students lling out the FAFSA until a couple months later than usual. He feels that after the issues he and others have learned a lot about how to keep students on track — and the resilience of students.

“We’re obviously going to remain hopeful,” he said. “I can’t say enough how incredible the students that I work with are in just persevering through issues.”

Used with permission. Jason Gonzales is a reporter covering higher education and the Colorado legislature. Chalkbeat Colorado, a nonpro t news site covering educational change in public schools, partners with Open Campus on higher education coverage.

bicycle race that takes place at the end of July or the beginning of August. e race, part of the American Criterium Cup series, includes professional men’s and women’s races.

In addition to the races, the city completes the event with a beer garden, live music and a ride for families to participate in.

“It’s a great community event, bringing neighbors together to enjoy the breathtaking action of high-speed bike racing — but also the festival atmosphere,” said city spokesperson David Gilbert. “Strengthening community bonds helps people appreciate where they live and the people they share it with.”

In 2024, Littleton spent about $155,000 on the Twilight Criterium, excluding the costs of sta overtime. Based on data that tracks the number of cell phones that enter an area, the almost 8-hour-long event attracted about 10,500 visitors.

According to city data, the event brought in about $75,000 in income from vendors and sponsors, bringing the event’s net cost to about $80,000 this year.

During the Englewood Block Party, Englewood’s main summer event, the city shuts down the 3400 block of South Broadway and lls it with food trucks, concerts, and booths

sta time, for the past three years has been livestreaming and broadcast services for the race. is year, these services cost the city about $21,000.

Because the nature of the events di er, Englewood does not pay for similar services for its block party. Arnoldy said the Englewood Business Chamber broadcasted parts of the event, but it was not an expense to the city.

from local vendors and government agencies. In some past years, this event has taken place in the early autumn months.

“ e Block Party is a fantastic event that continues to grow each year,” said event supervisor Toni Arnoldy. “ e number of smiles, amount of (camaraderie) and memories made during this event far surpasses any amount of revenue generated.”

In Englewood, the block party this year cost less than one-sixth of what the Twilight Criterium cost. e city spent about $25,000 on the event this year, excluding sta time. Yet, it had a slightly higher turnout than the criterium, with about 12,000 attendees during the 6-hour-long event.

Arnoldy said the city’s income

from event vendor fees, donations and sponsorships in 2024 was about $15,000, which brings the net cost of the event to about $10,000.

Gilbert said the criterium attendance decreased from about 12,000 in 2023 to about 10,500 in 2024, which could have been related to the weather and conditions.

“One di erence between 2023 and 2024 was the heat,” he said. “ e high temperature on the day of the 2024 Criterium was 96 degrees, 10 degrees higher than the year before. e 2024 event also took place during a period of heavy wild re smoke along the Front Range, which may have kept some people away.”

Gilbert said Littleton’s main expense for the criterium, outside of

Englewood’s largest expenditure for putting on the block party this year was “event entertainment costs and sta ng,” Arnoldy said. Unlike Littleton, Englewood did not readily provide the costs of these items and said an open records request would need to be led for that information, as well as some other data questions Arnoldy did not answer.

“After talking with my colleagues to gather the information you requested, I was advised to let you know that your request will need to be submitted as a CORA request,” she said.

e Englewood Herald has led an open records request and will update this story online if more information comes from it.

Gilbert said Littleton police overtime for the criterium in 2024 cost the city about $25,000 and public works department sta overtime cost about $11,500.

e police sta ng for the event has increased each year for the past few

People gather around fire tables to chat at a past Englewood Block Party. FILE PHOTO

years “based on anticipated attendance and security needs,” Gilbert said. is year, there were 22 o cers on duty at the event, Gilbert said.

Englewood said the cost of its block party has “increased every year due to in ation and due to expanding the event a little each year.” Arnoldy said the event cost about $10,000 in 2021 and did not provide costs for 2022 and 2023.

Littleton, on the other hand, saw increasing costs until this year, when the city spent about $47,000 less on the event than it did last year. Gilbert said some race-related costs, including American Criterium Cup fees and web broadcast expenses, decreased in 2024.

Pros and cons for local businesses

Both cities said the events are valuable because they bring community members together and support local businesses. Local business groups in both cities generally agreed with this sentiment.

“Ultimately, when you bring thousands of people to a downtown area, they’re going to explore, they’re going to eat, they’re going to shop, they’re going to take note of a retail business they would like to come back to,” said Jenny Starkey, executive director of the Littleton Downtown Development Authority. “It’s really about brand awareness, which is so important for a Main Street downtown, like downtown Littleton.”

Hilarie Portell, executive director of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority, said events are a part of marketing a downtown area.

Especially if businesses are directly involved in an event, like hosting a booth at the Englewood Block Party, events can bring in day-of and return sales.

“Whether they’re selling cocktails and small eats or participating in a booth or a sidewalk sale, it really is up to individual business owners to determine how to leverage an event,” Portell said.

For some businesses, the day and time of the event may not be the right time to be open, she said, depending on what goods and services they sell. For others, the block party can be a great opportunity to o er sales and specials.

In downtown Littleton, some businesses choose to stay closed on the day of the criterium, while others say it brings them new customers.

Littleton Business Chamber Executive Director Korri Lundock said

there were mixed reviews about the impact of the criterium on local businesses. Several business owners said the event was fun, had a great atmosphere and brought new customers to the community.

ey also said location played a role in how much business the event brought in. For storefronts near the VIP tents or near the nish line, business was overall good that day, but other locations were less conducive to customers coming in, Lundock reported.

Some businesses said they had large trucks and vehicles blocking their storefronts on side streets, Lundock said. Some hair salons and spas chose to reschedule client appointments or close due to di culty in clients getting to the business location, and some restaurants said

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Showcasing Englewood

Local business completes its ‘uniquely Englewood’ mural wall

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Nestled in the heart of Englewood, local frame shop, Frame De Art, recently celebrated the unveiling of two new murals that burst with color and life, each one a vibrant tribute to the city’s unique character and history. ey complete a long curated collection depicted on the frame shop’s wall.

Every brushstroke weaves together the stories of cherished landmarks and hidden gems, transforming the shop’s exterior into a canvas that invites both residents and visitors to explore the rich tapestry of Englewood’s past and present.

Owner of Frame De Art, Brian Hart, is thrilled with the new additions to his now completed mural wall.

“We truly enjoy showcasing the City of Englewood and what we love about having a business here,” Hart said.

For the last few years, Hart said he and his team have had the ideas for these murals in the works.

“A long progression of thoughts and ideas as we considered several artists to incorporate their unique style to promote the city,” Hart said.

e rst mural is a map of Englewood created by artist Nate Padavick who created the design years ago, but added the city’s “Uniquely Englewood” logo at the request of Frame De Art.

“It’s amazing to see an illustration manifest itself in the real world, especially wallsized,” Padavick said. “Sure beats scrolling by it on a cell phone. e design of the mural — an illustrated map — is my specialty. I illustrate maps.

e map itself celebrates the neighborhoods of Englewood and references a handful of sites that many residents know and love.”

e second mural, which features the storefront it’s painted on, is a little more personal to Hart, as he said he contributed with local artist Julie Leidel to create the design of the art work.

“Julie Leidel is a local artist who has produced numerous murals all over Colorado and we hired her to create this custom-designed wall art with special locations in Englewood – including Frame De Art,” Hart said.

Leidel said when working closely with Hart, she wanted to showcase Hart’s love for Englewood through her art.

“We highlighted the history of Englewood with the old Santa Fe Depot that is still

standing from the early 1900s,” Leidel said. “We included Pirates Cove water park, a place for family fun, the iconic Gothic eater, adding some of Brian’s favorite band names to the marquee. We also wanted to connect with Englewood’s artistic side through ‘Virere,’ a metal sculpture of grass by Lawrence Argent, and Frame De Art.”

Hart said Frame De Art’s wall features a total of four murals that are 12-feet wide and 14feet tall.

“As a small business that loves the city, we wanted to show that we can make a difference by promoting art and the wonderful qualities the City of Englewood has,” Hart said.

e rst two murals ever painted on Hart’s wall received positive reactions from residents, and he said these new

additions are no di erent.

“We’ve already gotten fantastic feedback for the two new ones – so we’ll soon be o ering Julie’s mural as a poster-sized print or canvas for framing at Frame De Art, for home or ofce,” Hart said.

Going forward, Hart hopes many people have the opportunity to see the mural wall and see all that Englewood has to o er.

“We hope that the thousands of cars that drive by or use the Chick-fil-A drive thru every day, residents and travelers alike, will smile and enjoy our mural wall,” Hart said. “ Feel free to stop by for fun selfies and group photos. Come by and see us at Frame De Art.”

Frame De Art is located at 3065 S. Broadway. For more information on the business, visit framedeart.com.

Owner of Frame De Art, Brian Hart, stands in front of a second mural on the side of his shop that depicts di erent locations in Englewood special to him. Hart worked with local artist Julie Leidel on the design of the mural.

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Bowen, Arapahoe Libraries project supervisor, said. “We strive to create safe and inviting community spaces, minimize our environmental impact and be a leader for sustainability. In fact, sustainability is baked into almost everything we do.”

Bowen said that in 2023, Arapahoe Libraries created its existing waste diversion and water energy conservation measures. She explained other projects include the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at Smoky Hill Library and expanding the popular seed library program at all locations.

Arapahoe Libraries installed two dual electric charging stations at Smoky Hill Library, which is the second location to have stations. Kelver Library also got a station in 2021. Now patrons for a small fee can charge their electric or hybrid vehicles.

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Denver’s tireless green chile tracker shares her spice advice

BY KEVIN J. BEATY DENVERITE

Anita Edge was about 50 when she rst learned about Denver’s obsession with green chiles. She’d lived in the metro for a few years, and she quickly

of roasters don’t pick up their phones, some gumshoeing is in order to nd out what’s available.

“Probably this weekend, I’ll do a whole bunch of driving around,” she told us last week.

could just do what she did 20 years ago: Drive Federal and Sheridan boulevards until you see a tent, a sign and, maybe, some ames.

We met Edge on Oct. 2 at the Morales Family Chile Store at 52nd Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard — a multi-generational roaster and one of her favorites — for a quick guide to the season.

But rst: Is it chile or chili? is has been a bone of contention in the pedantic world of journalism, so much so that the Associated Press speci cally called it out.

“It’s ‘chile’ and ‘chiles’ for any of a variety of spicy peppers or the sauces or gravies derived from them,”the AP tweeted in 2018. “ e meat- and/or bean-based dish is ‘chili.’”

Roasters have spread out over the years, Edge said, though the city’s west side is still a hot spot.

Next, select your variety. It’s not as simple as Hatch vs. Pueblo, the sort-of rivalry between New Mexico and Colorado. You can get Anaheim peppers grown in both states, for example, and sellers may have di erent heat levels across the same varieties.

When selecting, prioritize your heat tolerance, Edge said. You might ask vendors for help.

“I like some spicy dishes, but not generally knock-your-socks o spicy,” she said.

chiles into special plastic bags that don’t melt in the heat. ey seal the bags to let the peppers steam; Edge said you should keep the bag sealed for at least an hour after purchase.

Once the steaming has concluded, you can strip o the rest of that outer skin and get cooking, or toss your charred chiles into a freezer for the winter. Some people like to keep the skins on frozen chiles as a “ avor saver.” Edge doesn’t like to put o the peeling — she doesn’t want any delays when the time to thaw out arrives.

For Edge, the website is a labor of love.

‘Where do you go buy great chiles?’”

us was born DenverGreenChili. com, a directory of roadside sellers and a celebration of cuisine with a kick. Edge has maintained the site for 20 years, driving around the city each year to catalog addresses, prices and varieties for anyone on the hunt. e guide has remained relevant, especially since COVID, she said. A lot of operations closed or moved during those lockdown days. Since a lot

Merriam-Webster went deep on the history, and found this is actually way more complicated and interesting, with origins in the Aztec language Nahuatl. Edge con rmed most people around here use the “chile” spelling for the produce, but she said local vendors use both spellings.

DenverGreenChili.com uses the “i,” but typing an “e” instead will still take you to Edge’s site.

“Actually, I have both domain names,” she told us.

How to chile, according to Edge: You could start at her website, or you

Edge likes Big Jims, which are avorful and not too hot, and Sandias for when she wants more of a kick. She likes poblanos for stu ng. She generally stays away from the Dynamites — those, she said, are dangerously spicy.

Next comes roasting, which is good for avor but also more practically about stripping thick outer skins from these fruits (that’s right, they’re fruits) before they get to a kitchen.

Edge has a roaster at home, but she usually lets vendors do that part.

“ ey do a great job,” she said, “and propane costs money!”

Vendors then stu freshly roasted

It’s been a couple decades since Denver chiles rst entered her life. She’s amassed dozens of recipes over those years, and her friends and family have come to expect something spicy from her when they get together.

ough DenverGreenChili.com has brought in some money over the years, it was never really meant to be a business. Instead, it was the thrill of the chile hunt, and the joy of getting to know people, that’s kept her dedicated to this project for so long.

“I’m also — it’s a part of the community,” she told us. “ ese are my friends.” is story is from Denverite, a Denver news site. Used by permission. For more, and to support Denverite, visit denverite.com.

Englewood picks new police chief

e City of Englewood has selected David Jackson to serve as the next chief of police.

In an Oct. 3 press release, the city said Jackson will begin his duties on Nov. 12 and in the meantime, Deputy Chief Vance Fender will serve as acting chief.

“Jackson will succeed Chief Sam Watson, who is retiring after 33 years of distinguished service to the department, including the past three as chief,” the city said.

Jackson has been in law enforcement for nearly 30 years and served with the Kansas City, Missouri, police department. e city said Jackson has overseen “major crime reduction initiatives, community engagement programs and strategic planning for largescale events.”

“We are excited to welcome David Jackson as the new leader of the Englewood Police Department,” City Manager Shawn Lewis said. “His commitment to community policing, collaborative leadership and innovative approaches will build on the strong culture of professionalism and dedication that has become a hallmark of our police department under Chief Wat-

son.”

e city searched nationwide for a new chief and selected Jackson out of more than 20 other applications nationwide, which was then narrowed down to nine semi nalists.

“As part of the nal selection process, Jackson and the other nalists met with more than 50 stakeholder groups, including police department sta , city leaders, business and nonpro t representatives, external law enforcement partners and representatives of judicial agencies in Englewood and Arapahoe County,” the city said.

Additionally, the police department and civilian workforce spoke with Jackson’s colleagues in Kansas City

who describe Jackson as an excellent leader.

Jackson said he is “thrilled” to join EPD and will “continue the tradition of excellence Englewood has come to expect from their police department.”

“My goal will be to understand the strengths of the department while bringing fresh eyes and ideas to the table with the goal of addressing Englewood’s most pressing challenges,” Jackson said.

Jackson has a Master of Business Administration from Grantham University and a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Park University. He graduated from the FBI National Academy last year.

In a press release, EchoStar said the potential sale “refocuses (its) portfolio on growing wireless and satellite connectivity markets.”

DirecTV said in a press release that the sale would bene t consumers “by creating a more robust competitive force in a video industry dominated by streaming services owned by large tech companies and programmers.”

Darrin Duber-Smith, a senior lecturer of marketing at Metropolitan State University of Denver, said the companies had considered the acquisition in the past. He said an acquisition like this means one company was in “better shape” than the other.

“Since DirecTV was sold to a private equity group, it is in better shape than DISH,” he said. “ ese companies wanted to ‘merge’ over a decade ago, but AT&T bought DirecTV instead. DISH has been in survival mode.”

He said the decision to combine could make “a much healthier company,” and provided the Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio merger as an example.

“ e customer base will be combined, overhead will be reduced and the companies won’t have to spend millions of dollars competing against each other,” he said of DirecTV and DISH, if they unite. “It could also start producing its own content, which is what the streamers are doing.”

e impact on the workforce, however, could be less positive.

“When one company acquires an-

other, there are redundancies, which result in layo s,” he said. “Management, nance, accounting, IT and marketing functions for two separate organizations will no longer be needed.”

It is possible the company could shut down current DISH corporate locations like the one in Littleton, but it is hard to say, Duber-Smith said.

“ ere are a lot of factors for management to consider, so it’s impossible to predict what will happen or how many jobs will be lost.”

If layo s occur or if the Littleton campus closes, Duber-Smith said there could be impacts on the city’s economy in addition to potential layo s.

“ ere might be some nearby businesses that have relied on DISH workers for much of their revenue, and these would certainly be a ect-

ed,” he said. “Also, there may be businesses such as a cleaning service that could be a ected by losing DISH as a client.”

ere are also likely local businesses that provide goods and services used by DISH in day-to-day operations, and supply chain partners that could also be impacted, Duber-Smith said. But with the merger still in such an early stage, he reiterated that it is hard to predict what will happen.

“You would have to be an insider to know for sure,” he said.

If the company decides to keep the Littleton o ce up and running, Duber-Smith said there is the possibility for job creation over time.

In a statement, the Littleton Business Chamber said it hopes “local employees will remain secure in their jobs as this merger strengthens EchoStar’s nancial pro le.”

What to do if you see a wild animal with distemper

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Highlands Ranch resident Kelly Simmons is used to seeing families of raccoons near her home.

Her house backs up to an open space, and she recently had an encounter with a raccoon displaying odd symptoms and quickly decided there was not much she could do to help the animal.

“ is little guy has been like a lone soldier for a while now,” said Simmons. “He walked up to me, stumbling like he was drunk.”

Simmons thought the raccoon had gotten into someone’s trash and was potentially poisoned. As she continued to watch, the raccoon started approaching her like it was her cat.

She called the Highlands Ranch Metro District and was passed on to a district park ranger who told her they get about 20 calls a day and there is really nothing they can do about it.

“ is poor animal just had to su er,” said Simmons. “I am de nitely

concerned about the well-being of the raccoons.”

According to Simmons, the raccoon had most likely picked up distemper, a viral disease that a ects wild and domestic carnivores.

“We refer wildlife issues like this to Colorado Parks & Wildlife since they are the stewards of wildlife in Colorado,” said Sherry Eppers, the Highlands Ranch Metro District’s community relations manager.

According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the virus is spread among animals through direct contact. ere is a wide range of symptoms that include abnormal behavior, incoordination, weakness, crusting around the eyes and nose, coughing, thickened paw pads, vomiting and diarrhea.

While the virus cannot be transmitted to humans, it can be transmitted to unvaccinated domestic pets. e Park’s and Wildlife website also states that these sick animals usually don’t survive, and that the virus cannot be clearly distinguished from rabies without testing the brain of the animal.

“Distemper is not a risk to people,” said Michael Hill, director of the Douglas County Health Department. “It could be to your pets if they are not properly vaccinated.”

What to do

Simmons was told she could call a wildlife removal or rehabilitation company to come pick up the animal, but when she looked into it, she realized it’s expensive.

“It’s not cheap, but they’ll do that,” Hill said.

If homeowners come across a raccoon showing symptoms of distemper, Hill said the best bet is to leave it alone.

As any animal could be carrying a disease, such as rabies, the health department encourages residents to not touch, feed or interact with the animals; teach children to leave them alone; and keep pets away from them.

“If they don’t bite you or your pet — or don’t do something silly and try to pet them — then you should be ne,” said Hill.

Staying away from the animal is not

only for your own safety, said Hill, but sometimes for the safety of the animal.

“Animal control only deals with domesticated animals, not wildlife,” said Cocha Heyden, spokesperson for the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce.  e Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce agrees that it’s best to leave wild animals alone, especially if it is young. e scent of a human will often deter a parent from returning or can attract predators.  e sheri ’s o ce suggests putting secure- tting lids on outdoor garbage cans, regularly cleaning outdoor grills, supervising domesticated pets, and ensuring dogs and cats are up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations.

e Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance, a nonpro t hospital and rehabilitation center in Douglas County, also states on its website that often, the best outcome for the animal is for it to be left alone.

Animal control cannot remove wild animals that are alive, according to the health department. Hill said if a wild animal is deceased on your property, use gloves and double bag the animal and put it in the trash outside.

Englewood celebrates Walk and Roll to School Day

BY ELISABETH SLAY

Students, parents and other members of the community celebrated Walk and Roll to School Day by walking, biking, skateboarding and more to Clayton Elementary School.

e Oct. 9 event was pitched and organized by Clayton parent and Parent Teacher Organization member Kyle Conrad who said the purpose of the day is to highlight the “importance of creating safe routes for students and encouraging families to choose walking or biking over driving.”

“ is national event, now held in more than 47 states and Washington, D.C., aims to raise awareness about the need for crossing guards and to emphasize the bene ts of walking and biking to school,” Conrad said. “It’s also a fun way to build community, connect with neighbors, and foster

school pride.”

Along with parents and students, city organizations and elected o cials participated in the event, including the Englewood Police Department, Englewood Schools, Englewood Public Works, Mayor Othoniel Sierra, State Representative HD-3 Meg Froelich and more.

Conrad explained that many years ago, as far back as 1969, it was common for students to walk or bike to school, but these days, it’s common for families to drive.

“Walking and biking o ers numerous bene ts for students — it fosters independence, which builds resiliency and can reduce anxiety over time,”

Conrad said. “It’s also a great way for kids to socialize and stay active. But for families to feel comfortable allowing their kids to walk or bike, safe routes are essential.”

Conrad explained Walk and Roll to

School Day truly brought the community together as police o cers and neighbors helped the students as they made their way to school.

“I hope every school in Englewood can participate in Walk and Roll to School Day and that this becomes an annual tradition,” Conrad said. “Closing down the streets for cars to ll them with happy children on bikes, scooters and tricycles was a joyful sight. I wish we could see that kind of happiness every day.”

Going forward, Conrad also hopes to give students the opportunity to explore the community and “develop the skills they need to grow into capable, independent adults and have memories of a magical childhood riding their bike on a crisp fall morning and laughing with friends.”

For more information on Walk and Roll visit https://bit.ly/WalkAndRollToSchool.

Students and parents walk, bike, skateboard and more to Clayton Elementary for Walk and Roll to School Day Oct. 9.

Joy to you and me

It was a Christmas night like the ones over the years. Close to three dozen of us gathered into our family’s eight hundred square foot house. e little ones played in the cellar and the older kids mingled with the adults who congregated mainly in the dining room, where we sang songs like “Pu , the Magic Dragon,” “Blowin’ in the Wind,” and “Deck the Halls” as Dominick — sister Helen’s husband and family Chet Atkins — played guitar. My mother, who had taken refuge in her bedroom for a while, emerged and surveyed the scene. “Sing ‘Joy to the World,’” she said

On cue, one of her teenage grandsons let loose with “Jeremiah was a bullfrog!” He was quickly joined by his siblings and cousins who nished the verse and then the chorus, wishing joy to everyone, even the sh in the deep blue sea, and ending with “Joy to you and me.” eir grandma smiled and shook her head while the rest of us roared. It was moment of family joy.

In “Desert Solitaire,” Edward Abby speculates about the role joy might’ve played in evolution. Interestingly he writes about joy in context of the spadefoot toads’ croaking, whose vocalizations are not exactly harmonious to the human ear. Abbey wonders whether their croaking is more than about attracting a mate or communicating with neighbors. Perhaps it’s done, he muses, out of “spontaneous love and joy, a contrapuntal choral celebration” celebrating the recent rainfall after an extended dry period. And possibly out of love for their existence and everyday life.

What? A song about the joy of life? Better yet, how about a symphony? Like Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy?”

Joy is experiencing a revival, strangely because of politics. Now there’s an anomaly: mean-spirited politics making bedfellows with joy. More than pause; it jolts because joy hasn’t just been divorced from politics, it’s been ostracized, expelled, exiled, like Napolean to Elba. We can debate whether joy’s demise is a cause of our social-political miasma or the result of sinister forces seeking to crush it, but I’ll leave that to you to consider.

In “Finding Joy and Engaging in the Dance of Life,” Allison Abrams states that

studies show about half of human happiness is genetically predisposed and ten percent circumstantial. at means we control forty percent of our happiness quotient. And that means each of us has plenty of space to amp it up. But, she says, it takes hard work and a strong willingness to make it happen. Nonetheless, evidence shows happiness and, by extension, joy is largely a choice. Which means if you’re not feeling it and there are no painful circumstances preventing it, consider taking a good look into your psychological mirror.

Abbey believes joy is correlated to the survival rate in evolution. He avers the morose and fearful eventually go extinct because courage depends on joy. Without courage, animals—Sapiens included—shrink, tremble, and hide in terror. It’s hard to feel happy and joyful if you’re waiting for a bomb to explode or if you’re a target for hate, yet our friends in the animal kingdom seem to feel it in spite of their fraught environment, like the frogs and toads who croak incessantly despite the presence of predators like snakes, owls and whatnot.

When I read Abbey’s musings, I wondered whether there was a link between them and ree Dog Night’s “Joy to the World,” since Abbey published “Desert Solitaire” in 1968 and TDN’s hit followed two years later. But I found no evidence to support that. Nevertheless, it seems too coincidental that Abbey and Hoyt Axton, who wrote the song, correlated joy with croaking toads and frogs. Happy little critters, it seems, despite many of them destined to be dinner or objects for experimentation by high school biology students.

Joy is happiness on steroids. As such, it’s a high, an upper. Even though it’s short-lived like any high, it leaves an imprint, an indelible etching in the psyche. Like a healthy diet, it’s needed. Although Abbey wasn’t a psychologist or evolutionary scientist, he put his nger on an essential truth: ere’s a strong correlation between long-term survival and one’s sense of happiness and joy. It’s from that we can meet life head on with undaunted courage.

Mum’s joy was evinced by the one Christmas song she requested. Not “Silent Night” or “Adeste Fidelis,” but “Joy to the World.” Even though her grandkids hijacked her request, we knew she felt it. We were her family. And that’s where she found joy.

Jerry Fabyanic is the author of “Sisyphus Wins” and “Food for ought: Essays on Mind and Spirit.” He lives in Georgetown.

JERRY FABYANIC

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Opponents argue Amendment 80 opens door for public funds to private schools

Supporters say it’s about protecting school choice for future generations

BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SGLASSMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

At rst glance, Amendment 80 might seem like a simple a rmation of school choice that Colorado’s families have enjoyed for more than 30 years. e amendment, which appears on this year’s election ballot,

seeks to enshrine open access to a broad array of education options in the state’s constitution.

School choice is a part of the fabric of Colorado’s education system, and proponents argue that adding this right to the state constitution grants greater legal advantages than can be a orded through state law.

Opponents don’t argue with protecting school choice but rather with how the measure de nes school choice to include public neighborhood and charter schools, private schools, home schools, open enrollment options and future innovations

in education.

Groups like the Colorado Education Association, the Colorado PTA, the Christian Home Educators of Colorado, Colorado Democrats, Stand for Children and the ACLU Colorado worry that making private schools a constitutionally protected right would allow the government to direct public tax dollars to private education.

“Disguised as a measure seeking to protect school choice in the state constitution, which Colorado families already have, 80 takes a permanent rst step towards creating a voucher system, which would use taxpayer

dollars to bankroll elite private school tuition,” the Colorado Education Association said in a statement.

Advance Colorado, a conservative action committee that doesn’t disclose its donors, is behind the measure. e group’s policy analyst, Michael Tsogy, wrote in a recent report titled “Protecting Educational Freedom: Why School Choice Must be Placed in the Colorado Constitution” that the amendment is necessary “due to a rising attack against the right to school choice for all.”

Space Port earns national classification

Move from Regional ranking could mean more money

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITIYMEDIA.COM

A new FAA classi cation for the Colorado Air and Space Port as a national airport will clear the way for future funding possibilities, o cials said.

e Colorado Air and Space Port, located southeast of Denver International Airport between Watkins and Bennett, received its highest classication from the Federal Aviation Ad-

ministration’s National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems, according to an Oct 3 news release.

at classi cation is meant to position airports for funding to continue expansion. e FAA classi es airports as one of four types – Basic, Local, Regional and National. e Air and Space Port has been classi ed as a Regional airport since the FAA began using the system.

“Being recognized as a National airport is a game-changer for us,” said Je Kloska, director of Colorado Air and Space Port. “It’s a testament to the hard work of our team, the support of our community, and our vision to make CASP a hub for aviation and

aerospace innovation. With this new status, we can continue to enhance our facilities and better serve our aviation partners.”

According to o cials, the airport’s FAA-designated classi cation system is the accomplishment of working and improving its infrastructure, which is vital in aviation within its region.

e FAA airport classi cation system also determines an airport’s ability to receive grant funding.

With the Colorado Air and Spaceport classi cation designation, the airport is positioned to receive FAA funding and vital grants for future development under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which assists the

airport in expanding and remaining competitive.

“ is new designation as a National General Aviation Airport shows the pivotal role CASP plays in the aviation community – not only here in Adams County but also across the nation,” said Emma Pinter, Adams County Commission board chair. “ is recognition from the FAA opens doors for greater investment, growth, and job opportunities for the region. It’s also a testament to the incredible e ort and dedication the team at CASP invests each day to elevating our county and community.”

Staying positive when facing adversity

In a world that often feels drenched in negativity, it can be all too easy for a single bad moment to spiral out of control. One unfortunate encounter in the morning might cloud our entire day, and before we know it, that one wrong moment is bleeding into everything we touch, turning a brief struggle into a prolonged season of negativity.

Sometimes, we fall into the trap of looking for things to go wrong. We brace for the bad, and in doing so, we invite it into our lives. It’s as if focusing on the problem blinds us to the solutions that might be right before us. When we decide to look for the good, we tend to nd it. e same goes for the bad; when we x our eyes on the negative, it multiplies. is principle applies to how we wake up and how we go to sleep. Mornings set the tone for the day, and how we greet the dawn can profoundly impact how we handle what follows. If we wake up with gratitude, love, and appreciation, we’re more likely to carry those feelings into every situation.

e same is true of our nights. e thoughts we fall asleep with often greet us the next morning. If we end the day ruminating on everything that went wrong, those thoughts will likely follow us the next day. But if we close our eyes with a heart full of love, peace, and contentment, we wake up ready to embrace the goodness around us.

Staying motivated and nding happiness in the face of a life-threatening illness or some other form of devastation can feel like an almost impossible task. When our world is turned upside down by something

that challenges our very existence, it’s hard to nd a reason to keep smiling, let alone keep pushing forward. Yet, there’s often an unspoken expectation, whether from ourselves or those around us, to put on a brave face to show the world that we are still standing tall, even when everything inside us is crumbling.

Sometimes, the hardest part isn’t just dealing with the illness or devastation itself but the responsibility of staying motivated for others. We become the rock, the pillar of strength, for those who love us, even though we struggle. ey look to us for hope and reassurance, and we give it to them, often at the cost of our emotional reserves. We smile when we don’t feel like smiling, talk about silver linings when all we see are clouds, and o er words of encouragement when we really want someone to o er them to us.

Yet, when we’re the most vulnerable, it’s OK to admit that we don’t always want to put on the game face. It’s OK to acknowledge that some days are harder than others and that sometimes, staying motivated for others keeps us going. We don’t have to be invincible. ere’s a certain grace in allowing ourselves to feel the weight of the situation while still nding a way to rise above it.

In the end, it’s about what we choose to focus on. Surround your mind and heart with thoughts of love, kindness, and possibility, and you’ll be amazed at how much better your days can be. I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can maintain our positivity in the face of adversity, it really will be a better than good life.

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

Women’s financial security may be at risk

LFINANCIAL STRATEGIES

ooking back 39 years to October of 1985, I nally completed my studies for the certi ednancial planner certi cation and was itching to share my knowledge with others. Having just completed almost three years of coursework where I was often the only female in the room, I decided to learn more about why there were not more women in nance.

is revealed a myriad of other issues that to this day continue to plague women preparing for retirement. I set o to teach classes at the local library and start writing a nance column for this newspaper to empower others to be nancially prepared for an unknown future.

Fast forward to the present day, and I come across a recent UBS study that states 85% of high-net-worth women across every generation still tend to leave long-term nancial decisions to their male counterparts.¹ is includes women running businesses, households and managing dailynances for themselves and their families, often spanning three generations.

Early in my career, I studied the different investment styles by gender, which helped me signi cantly when working with couples who were not always on the same page. I was able to give them permission to think about money di erently, because it often means di erent things depending on if you are the rainmaker or the caretaker. Being on a career track

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myself, as well as a wife and mother and, yes, daughter, I too was juggling three generations along with both my and my husband’s businesses. I get it: ere is not enough time in the day, and you must prioritize.

Gender di erences proved fascinating in learning about the huntergatherer versus the nurturer. Even though we don’t live in caves anymore and women and men equally have successful careers, those nurturing or hunting instincts never go away. erefore (and what I love about my husband), men always seem willing to run faster, work harder and do whatever it takes to succeed, in my opinion. is hunter mentality is often mirrored in the male’s investment style. is may include switching out of investments prematurely if they are not performing or always looking for another advantage. Women are more likely to want a plan and be loyal to it for long periods of time before making changes. Both types of investing have their pros and cons.

e female’s nurturing character and the juggling act often left her

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career or her self-needs last on the priority list. is can equate to lower Social Security due to an erratic work life or time o to stay at home with children or parents — or even following the hunter-gatherer around the globe for his career.

Women and their family members need to know that pensions and Social Security may be lower than those of their male counterparts, and investments may be more conservative. Women also tend to live longer, therefore needing more money. Married women with families may have had less of an opportunity to fund a 401(k) plan, especially if they worked part-time for a while or earned lower wages. It is important to plan well considering these circumstances. It is crucial to meet with an adviser and start your retirement plan if any of this information sounds familiar for you or someone you know. Education is key, and taking action is now a priority to prepare for the future.

1 “Women Put Financial Security at Risk by Deferring Long-Term Financial Decisions to Spouses,” March 2019. UBS.

Patricia Kummer has been a managing director for Mariner Wealth Advisors.

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Gail Marie (Spencer) Hole

March 4, 1946 - September 6, 2024

Gail Marie Spencer Hole, a beloved friend, cherished wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, in Colorado Springs, CO, at the age of 78. She died following a brief, but courageous battle with cancer. Gail lived in e Villages, FL, with Jonathan Masters Hole, her loving husband of 59 years.

e daughter of Roland Oliver Spencer (“Spence”) and LaVerne Olga Petersen, Gail was born in 1946 in Minneapolis, MN. e family moved to Denver and later to Littleton, CO, where she and brother Jay grew up and considered home. Gail’s favorite thing was riding her horse everywhere, and she dreamed of becoming a cowgirl and teacher. One of her prized possessions was a custom saddle she received at Christmas when she was 13. True to the cowgirl spirit, Gail epitomized the words of Dale Evans: “ e cowgirl faces life head-on, lives by her own lights, and makes no excuses. Cowgirls take stands. ey speak up. ey defend the things they hold dear.”

After heading back to Colorado for Jonathan’s rst church assignment in Greeley, Gail nished up her studies at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) and graduated in 1968 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA) in English and a minor in German. e couple later moved to Midland, Texas, with their young children, Kristin and Doran. eir third child, Brandon, was born in Midland. e family then moved to Austin, before settling in Dripping Springs, Texas. Always fond of the water, Gail enjoyed watching her children’s swim meets and spending time at the lake house boating, waterskiing and shing.

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Gail graduated from Littleton High School in 1963. She was active in Girls Athletic Association, National Honor Society, Future Teachers of America, ice skating and Little Britches Rodeo. After high school, she attended Colorado State University for a year-and-a-half, before marrying the love of her life, Jonathan Hole, on January 2, 1965.

Jonathan fondly remembers the rst time he saw Gail, who was best friends with his little sister, Carolyn. “She chased a goat in a rodeo, jumped o her horse and tied a ribbon around the goat’s tail.” During their courtship, the two lived apart (Jonathan in California and Gail in Colorado) and wrote each other a letter every day. He proposed to Gail after a year of dating, and they were married at the First Presbyterian Church of Littleton.

Gail moved to California with Jonathan in 1965 and attended the College of Marin at San Anselmo for six months. e two later enjoyed traveling through Europe, while studying German together at the Goethe Institute in Kochel Am See to further Jonathan’s eology education. In 1966, Gail studied Shakespeare at the University of Edinburgh.

Gail worked for the Texas Department of Human Services from 1973-89, with roles ranging from social worker to software/ automation specialist to o ce supervisor. When they returned to Littleton in 1989, she studied accounting at Arapahoe Community College. It gave Gail the opportunity to work with her mother, who ran an accounting and tax service. Eventually, Gail took over the business and worked there until she retired in 2002.

Gail was very active in church and community endeavors wherever she lived. She was a treasured gure in e Villages, where she ran a Bunco group, golfed regularly, played mahjong, participated in the Colorado Club, Dunedin 200 activities, and enjoyed weekly card games with friends. She volunteered at the voting polls and was an avid sports fan and member of e Villages High School Booster Club.

Gail is survived by her husband Jonathan; brother Jay (Barb) Spencer of Cedar Creek, TX; her three children Kristin (Paul) Dellacroce of Colorado Springs, CO; Doran (Angela Lee) Hole of Cohasset, MA; Brandon (Elizabeth) Hole of Darien, CT; and six grandchildren (Nico, Dante, Isabelle, Mathison, Merritt and Elise).

e Memorial Service, held at 2pm on Saturday, October 12, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Fruitland Park, FL, can be viewed on Holy Trinity’s YouTube channel. In lieu of owers, donations may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice http:// pikespeakhospice.org/donate-today/ or Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary. https://www. wildmustangs.com/donate

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All week, Paige Becker had noticed an extra level of excitement and buzz around the Colorado School of Mines campus.

Becker, a Mines alumna and faculty member from the Broom eld/Westminster area, said the students were more energetic than usual. At the same time, employees were busy getting the campus ready for an enormous in ux of visitors.

And their energy was rewarded when thousands of Orediggers from near and far returned to their alma mater Sept. 26-28 to celebrate the university’s 150th anniversary for Homecoming Weekend.

“It’s the most exciting Homecoming I’ve ever witnessed,” Becker said.

e university amped up its traditional Homecoming celebrations with expanded or new events, including the Sept. 27 Blaster’s Bash party to commemorate the new Sesquicentennial Bell outside Guggenheim Hall.

About 4,800 Mines students, alumni, faculty, sta and other supporters packed Kafadar Commons that night. But that was just a taste of the crowd that turned out for the football game the following day, when almost 7,000 Orediggers packed the Marv Kay Stadium stands to set a new stadium record.

While Orediggers from across the Denver area said they love visiting the campus regularly for Homecoming and/or other events, they described how the 150th anniversary made this year’s Homecoming unique.

“It’s a once-in-a-lifetime event to celebrate as an alumnus,” said Julian Liu, a Littleton resident and a Class of 2020 graduate.

Lakewood’s Darien O’Brien, valedictorian of the Class of 1983, added how the Homecoming Weekend’s incredible turnout only enhanced that feeling.

“It’s a special weekend,” O’Brien said. “It’s tremendous … seeing all generations of Orediggers interacting together.”

The Golden years

With Mines history now spanning 150 years, the Orediggers at the Sept. 27 Blaster’s Bash enjoyed deciding which academic or calendar year was their favorite.

Some like O’Brien picked the year they graduated.

O’Brien’s two children and their spouses also went to Mines, so he had several years to pick from beyond his own time at the university. But, he said 1983 was a pivotal year for him because he not only got his degree in petroleum engineering – a dicult eld – but he also founded the Mines chapter of Pi Epsilon Tau. e academic fraternity for petroleum engineering students is still active, he said.

Wheat Ridge’s Kendall Armitage and Castle Rock’s Natalie Mudd also picked the year they graduated: 2023.

e two received their undergraduate degrees in quantitative biosciences and engineering. But more than that, 2023 was also the year they saw how much progress had been made on campus, with things reopening after the COVID-19 pandemic and with various construction projects starting or concluding, they described.

Some Orediggers named other years that were important to them.

Liu said 2017-18 was his favorite year because it was when he was most active and involved in student organizations.

sesquicentennial.

Colorado School of Mines students run in the Sept. 28 Homecoming 5K along Clear Creek. Thousands of Orediggers from near and far returned to campus Sept. 26-28 to celebrate Homecoming Weekend and the university’s

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HELLUVA YEAR

Golden’s David Matlock, a professor emeritus of metallurgical and materials engineering, has been teaching at the university since the early ‘70s and had more than 50 years to choose from. He ultimately picked 1999 because it was the year his son graduated from Mines, but he added that he enjoyed seeing so many former students at the sesquicentennial celebration.

Several Orediggers picked this year, though, but for di ering reasons.

Freshman Harshith Jayadeva said 2024 was his favorite by default, adding how tight-knit the Mines community is. He appreciated how many clubs and opportunities there are “where you can share your passion for engineering.”

Junior Clara Henckler-Davis, of Littleton, said 2024 was her favorite so far.

She’s double-majoring in civil engineering and economics.

Becker graduated from Mines with an undergraduate degree in 2017 and a master’s in 2018 but said 2024 has been her favorite thus far. She’s enjoyed being back on campus as a faculty member, describing how it’s all the nostalgia but “without the pressures of being a student.”

Paige Becker,

In front, mascots Marv the Miner and Blaster the Burro celebrate the Sept. 28 Homecoming football game with Colorado School of Mines fans. The game had record attendance, as thousands of Orediggers returned to campus to celebrate Homecoming Weekend amid the university’s 150th anniversary.

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Mines alumna and faculty member

Andrea Passman, a Class of 1998 graduate, picked 2024 for the unique sesquicentennial celebration.

“It’s wonderful seeing so many generations celebrate together,” she said. “I’m proud to be a part of it. … I hope to see the 200th anniversary celebration.”

‘A really special school’

Mines has been observing its 150th anniversary all calendar year with special events and revived traditions like the Engineer’s Hats.

e centennial celebration in 1974 was “very different,” Matlock said.

Students built Mineral City — a fake 1874-style mining town — on the main quad, he recalled. Various fraternities, student groups and other Orediggers combined their e orts to build it, and even the governor stopped by to appreciate the atmosphere, he said.

While the centennial celebration was a “really nice event,” Matlock said Blaster’s Bash for the sesquicentennial drew a much bigger crowd.

e university has grown in recent years — both in terms of facilities and enrollment — so there are more Orediggers to return every time their alma mater invites them.

After all, being an Oredigger means being invested in school spirit and involved in events, HencklerDavis said.

Armitage and Mudd said they’ve appreciated all the opportunities to meet fellow alumni and hear how much the university has changed in living memory.

ey described how Mines’ graduating classes 50 years ago had a much lower ratio of female students, but they’re encouraged that women now make up roughly 30% of Mines’ student body.

Passman, who’s also a University of Denver alumna, commended Mines President Paul C. Johnson and his sta for all their work to expand and improve the university since Johnson became president in 2015.

“ is is the greatest institution Colorado has to offer,” she said.

Becker felt likewise, calling Mines “the MIT of the West, but better.” She described seeing students wearing funny T-shirts where the jokes are math equations.

But more than that, she continued, there’s a special camaraderie among the Orediggers, because of the university’s emphasis on STEM and the challenging curriculum. It’s something students and alumni instantly understand, she said, summarizing it as: “I get it; I went to Mines.”

As the university’s sesquicentennial year draws to a close, the Orediggers hoped to see their “really special school,” as Becker described it, leave its mark around the world until the bicentennial in 2074 and beyond.

‘The wonders and benefits of jiu jitsu’

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In the heart of Sheridan, local martial arts gym, Nova Mente Jiu Jitsu Academy, stands as a welcoming haven for all ages, where the spirit of discipline meets the joy of move-

With classes designed to inspire and empower, Nova Mente isn’t about self-defense — it’s a place where friendships are forged and lifelong skills are developed, creating a vibrant tapestry of strength and camaraderie that brings everyone to-

“I enjoy the community aspect,” owner and instructor Troy Everett said. “I enjoy seeing people doing something that they were not aware that they could do before, or seeing them kind of go to that next level in their own personal journey with jiu

Everett said in addition to jiu jitsu, his gym o ers kickboxing, MMA, tness classes and more for people 3 years and up.

Nova Menta originally opened in 2017 and before he took ownership of the business in 2020, Everett said he used to travel and teach jiu jitsu.

“I decided I wanted to do something related to jiu jitsu besides traveling, and wanted to open a gym and kind of fell into this being for sale,” he said.

Everett explained jiu jitsu is a “submission grappling type art” that doesn’t require striking, but it’s e ective in self defense.

“It’s focused a lot on controlling and submitting your opponent but it’s used because, if you’re only doing striking and you fall on the ground and they’re on top of you, what are you going to do about that,” Everett said.

e martial arts instructor has been studying jiu jitsu since 2009 and was inspired to train after watching MMA and UFC.

Everett said jiu jitsu brings in “all walks of life” and it’s this aspect that he loves the most about it.

“Seeing a 16-year-old and a 55-yearold in the same class together joking around and having fun is just a really cool thing,” Everett said.

For Everett, teaching jiu jitsu is a great tool people can use during difcult times.

“I feel like it’s important because it allows you to learn how to relax in bad situations,” Everett said. “I feel with kids, it allows them to learn humbleness because there’s always somebody bigger and tougher, but also con dence that if something does happen they’re able to defend themselves.”

In addition to the martial arts aspect of his gym, Everett said Nova Mente also gives back to the community in other ways.

“We have two barbers that can come in and cut people’s hair here,” Everett said. “We have a chiropractor that comes in twice a month. We have people from all walks of life that help with everything and anything.”

Additionally, Everett is always trying to o er the best teachings of jiu jitsu that he can to provide his students.

“ e sport is always evolving and I am always trying to stay with the trends and even try to get ahead of the trends,” Everett said.

While he loves teaching, Everett said it can be a lot to run your own business.

“ ere’s just a lot to it so just trying to stay on top of it and not burn myself out mentally has really been the hardest thing. But I’ve gured out a groove in the last year,” Everett said.

Kids’ coach and Everett’s partner, Bri Adair, said there is a “true sense of community” at Nova Mente.

“I’ve been to a lot of gyms and people don’t really ask how you’re doing, they don’t really keep up with what’s going on in your life … and here, people actually care about each other,” Adair said.

Going forward, Everett hopes his gym becomes a bigger part of the community and to “get jiu jitsu to as many people as possible.”

“I really want to show that jiu jitsu is for everybody,” Everett said. “What they want out of it can be di erent, but I think that the actual art of jiu jitsu is for anybody and I want as many people as I can possibly reach to see the wonders and bene ts of jiu jitsu.”

For more information on Nova Mente, visit www.novamentebjj.com.

Nova Mente Jiu Jitsu Academy is located at 2761 W. Oxford Ave. Unit 7 in Sheridan and o ers a variety of classes including boxing and other martial arts. PHOTO PROVIDED BY TROY EVERETT

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Strings and Heart

@ 6pm

Fri 10/25

Sat 10/26

Thrive church, 9830 Lone Tree Pkwy, Lone Tree

Josiah Queen @ 6pm

Thrive Church, 9830 Lone Tree Pkwy, Lone Tree

Monica Nevi: Comedy Works South - Denver @ 6:30pm

Trouble Bound: PROBLEMAS en el callejón (Trouble in the Alley) @ 6:30pm

The Alley, 2420 W Main St, Little‐ton

Chris Koza @ 6:30pm

Rocker Spirits, 5587 S Hill St, Littleton

Trunk or Treat Caffeine and Chrome – Gateway Classic Cars of Denver @ 8am

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Daily Bread @ 10:45pm Gothic Theatre, Englewood

HeathenSun: STRANGE DAZE 2 TOUR W/ KOTTONMOUTH KINGS, REHAB, & HEATHEN SUN @ 6pm

Wild Goose Saloon, Parker

Tue 10/29

Enter Shikari @ 6pm

Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Engle‐wood

Jacob Larson Band Funk & Soul: Rockstar Music Hall @ 7pm

Comedy Works South, 5345 Land‐mark Pl, Greenwood Village

RockStar Music Hall & Event Cen‐ter, 15755 E Arapahoe Rd, Cen‐tennial

Sun 10/27

Mark Masters Comedy: Castle Rock Comedy Show @ 6pm

Spotlight Theater, 680 Atchison Way Suite 100, Castle Rock

Yours Truly @ 6pm

Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Engle‐wood

You Me At Six @ 6pm

Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Engle‐wood

Enter Shikari w/ You Me at Six @ 6pm

Gothic Theatre, Englewood

Thu 10/31

Destroy Boys @ 7pm

Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Engle‐wood

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LIBRARIES

Also in 2023, the system diverted 270,088 pounds of waste from landlls, which is a 17% increase from 2022. e waste includes books, batteries, carpet, compost, electronics furniture, plastic, packaging and more.

“We purchase sustainable items to reduce waste and work with vendors to repurpose or recycle waste materials,” the library said.

Additionally, Arapahoe Libraries reduced water usage by 28% through the “use of e cient plumbing xtures, irrigation controllers, rainwater sensors, sustainable landscaping and turf conversion.”

At Sheridan Library, the system converted an unused turf area to cre-

“Over the years, Arapahoe Libraries has evolved to become a leader in sustainable practices. As a CGBN member, we are held accountable for our sustainability commitment each year,” Bowen said. “We also receive support to enact the latest guidelines from the Denver O ce of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency. Often, this puts us ahead of the game, enacting proven sustainability measures before they become policy statewide.”

Bowen said the costs saved by all of these initiatives go back into new sustainability projects and measures that the system works toward.

“We are committed to meeting our milestones each year and will continue to explore new ways to improve in the future,” the library said.

their breakfast and lunch business was low due to the early closure of the roads for the race that day.

Greg Reinke, owner of Reinke Bros and president of the Littleton Merchants Association, said he closes his business on the day of the criterium. He said the bicycle race route makes it challenging for people to access his business and some others.

is year, the race route looped around the downtown area via West

ate an outdoor space with accessible seating, musical instruments and a play area; and at Koelbel Library, the

Main Street, South Sycamore Street, West Berry Avenue, South Prince Street, West Powers Avenue and South Curtice Street.

“A lot of the retailers do close up,” he said. “It’s not because they don’t want to participate, but it’s nancially — you don’t make anything.”

He said he supports the criterium, but he thinks the event would be more bene cial to businesses if it had more of a variety of activities that encouraged people to move around the downtown area.

“ e key to a really successful event is, make a circus out of it,” he said. “ e criterium, they bring in the bike races — and again, I think

system replaced 10% of its unused turf area with mulch, rocks, native vegetation and a pollinator garden.

it’s cool — but (visitors) don’t move around. ey sit at the restaurants and bars on Main Street or along the way, and pretty much that’s where they go.”

In response to these concerns, Littleton City Manager Jim Becklenberg said the city appreciates the feedback, exibility and patience from businesses.

“We continually try to balance the interests like those expressed to the (Littleton Independent and Englewood Herald) with the broader community bene ts of events like these, such as unique and exciting entertainment for local residents and national publicity for downtown

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Littleton,” he said. “We know that these events generate extra revenue for many businesses and bring new visitors to our community who subsequently return.”

Reinke said he and the Littleton Merchants Association support the bike race and want to nd more ways to make it work for everyone downtown.

Becklenberg said the city welcomes operational suggestions for mitigating any unwanted impacts on businesses. Businesses that would like to share their thoughts can reach out to the city’s senior manager for events and marketing at comavp@ littletongov.org.

Koelbel Library is one of the many locations in the Arapahoe Libraries system that reflects the system’s green e orts.

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“In Colorado, which has one of the best school choice statutes in the nation, the next move is to preserve school choice for future generations by cementing it as a right in the Colorado Constitution,” writes Tsogy.

Proponents have downplayed the inclusion of private schools, saying the measure isn’t about diverting

rollment has risen since the pandemic.

“Colorado falls into the category of a state with public charter school laws but without a private school choice program,” Tsogy said. “ is means that Colorado allows multiple school choice options but does not fund private or home school options with state dollars.”

Colorado constitution establishing the right to school choice for children in kindergarten through 12th grade, and, in connection therewith, declaring that school choice includes neighborhood, charter, and private schools; home schooling; open enrollment options; and future innovations in education?

A “yes” vote creates a constitutional right to school choice that can’t be

trols the state legislature or governor’s

e amendment needs 55% of the vote to pass. If voters approve the measure, student enrollment opportunities will remain the same. Parents will have the same options as before, but state lawmakers could change their policies around school choice, and courts could be asked to interpret local school district policies according to the ballot language.

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Heritage Fine Arts Guild announces October 2024 workshop

e Heritage Fine Arts Guild is announcing its upcoming October 2024 workshop, “Gelli-Plate Adventures,” which will be led by accomplished artist Lee Wasilik. e hands-on workshop will take place from from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 19 at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1701 W. Caley Ave., in Littleton.

Lee will guide attendees through the correct application of paint, the use of di erent papers, and tools such as brayers, then a series of hands-on demonstrations and projects. Attendees will leave the workshop with their own monoprint masterpieces.

e cost is $60 for members and $100 for non-members. For more information or to register, visit the Heritage Fine Arts Guild website at www. heritage-guild.com.

Annual coat drive

Colorado Home Realty’s annual coat drive kicked o on Oct. 1 and will continue through to Oct. 31.

People are encouraged to drop o new or gently used winter coats and jackets for individuals and families who are in need of keeping warm this winter. ey can be dropped o between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at Colorado Home Realty, located at 2509 W. Main St. in Littleton.

All donated coats and jackets will go directly to the Denver Rescue Mission.

Public engagement for Hudson Gardens & Event Center’s Vision Plan

Future engagement activities and events will be posted on the project website.

Visit the Hudson Gardens Vision Plan site at https://gameplan.ssprd. org/hudson-gardens-vision-plan to learn more and share your thoughts and ideas.

Keke’s Breakfast Café opens in Highlands Ranch

Keke’s Breakfast Café has opened its rst Colorado location in Highlands Ranch. It opemed on Oct. 10. Keke’s is embarking on a nationwide expansion and has recently opened a location in Tennessee, with future locations planned for California, Texas, Nevada and Georgia.

South Suburban is inviting the community to cultivate the future of Hudson Gardens through a public engagement campaign.

e Highlands Ranch location, which opened on Oct. 10, is located at 1164 Sergeant Jon Stiles Drive. It is open daily from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Learn more at www.kekes.com.

Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s Education

Day

e Rocky Mountain chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America will host the Denver area’s 2024 Education Day on Oct. 19 at the University of Colorado-Anschutz Medical Campus, 12700 E. 19th Ave., in Aurora. e event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

is informational event represents a local opportunity for members of the local Colorado Huntington’s disease community to come together and learn with friends, family, neighbors and the community at large to raise awareness and funds to support the HDSA. All proceeds support HDSA’s mission to improve the lives of people a ected by Huntington’s disease and their families.

Chris Small, an automotive teacher at Warren Tech in Lakewood; and Oakley Van Oss, a welding and construction teacher at Summit High School in Breckenridge.

e Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence was started in 2017 by Eric Smidt, owner and founder of Harbor Freight Tools.

Degitis, Small and Van Oss are three of 25 public high school skilled trades teachers across the United States who had won. A total of $1.5 million in cash prizes was awarded.

e 2024 winners teach a variety of skilled trades, including construction, carpentry, welding, automotive, agricultural mechanics, advanced manufacturing and industrial technology. is year there are winners from 19 states.

South Suburban has allocated more than $5.4 million for capital improvement projects through 2025. e Vision Plan will build on these investments and guide future improvement and programming for the next decade. e public will have multiple opportunities to provide input this fall, including events at Hudson Gardens, pop-up events in the local area, stakeholder and focus group discussions, and online surveys. Visitors can provide open-ended feedback about what they like about Hudson Gardens and what they would like to see improved or changed, and also leave location-speci c input on an interactive map.

To learn more about Huntington’s disease, visit www.hdsa.org. For details on the event, visit www.cumovement.org/annual-hd-day.

Three Colorado high school skilled trades teachers win 2024 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools

Mike Degitis, a Centennial teacher, is one of three trades educators in Colorado to win the 2024 Harbor Freight Tools to Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence. He is a construction teacher at Cherry Creek Innovation Campus. Degitis won a total of $100,000 and he will receive $30,000 for himself and $70,000 for his school’s programs. e other Colorado winners are

Learn more about Harbor Freight Tools to Schools at hftforschoolsprize. org.

South Suburban Parks and Recreation 2025 budget public hearings

District residents are invited to provide input on what they would like to see prioritized in next year’s budget for the South Suburban Park and Recreation District. e nal public meeting on this topic will take place at 7 p.m. on Oct. 23 at the Sports Complex, 4810 E. County Line Road, in Highlands Ranch.

Winners of the 2024 Douglas County Elections Student Art Contest announced

Twelve Douglas County students are now award-winning artists as they are winners of the 2024 Douglas County Elections Student Art Contest.

e winners are:

K-2nd Grade Category: America the Beautiful

1st place: “Beautiful America” by Aadith Kancharla, Leman Academy

2nd place: “My Beautiful Country” by Sitara Boddapati, American Academy

3rd place: “Beautiful Mountains” by Amritha Bala, STEM School Highlands Ranch

3rd-5th Grade Category: Presidential History

1st place: “President eodore Roosevelt” by Shyla Rai, Northeast Elementary

2nd place: “FDR Soaring” by Daisy Pitts, Northridge Elementary

3rd place: “Abraham Lincoln” by Brayden Zhu, Northridge Elementary

6th-8th Grade Category: Stars and Stripes

1st place: “ e Apache” by Gavin Shaklee, Castle Rock Middle School

2nd place: “American Symbol” by Jaidev Karthikeyan, STEM School

Highlands Ranch

3rd place: “Stars and Stripes” by Zoe Bieber, Castle Rock Middle School

9th-12th Grade Category: Let Freedom Ring

1st place: “Indivisible” by Gabriella Renfroe, Rock Canyon High School

2nd place: “Strength and Spirit of the American West” by Natalie Miles, Ponderosa High School

3rd place: “Shining Freedom in Castle Rock” by Attacus Brown, Renaissance Secondary School

Young artists from kindergarten to 12th grade submitted 103 entries for consideration. e winners were chosen through the combination of a public voting period that received nearly 1,500 responses, and a panel of judges led by Douglas County Clerk and Recorder Sheri Davis.

Douglas County Elections hosts the Student Art Contest every four years ahead of each presidential election and the winning artwork is displayed in Douglas County government buildings.

Twelve additional student artists are being recognized with Honorable Mentions for their submissions.

To see a full list of all the winners, visit https://tinyurl.com/DougCoartwinners.

The Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America hosted its 8th annual golf tournament in Douglas County. The chapter will host the 2024 Education Day for the Denver area on Oct. 19 at the University of ColoradoAnschutz Medical Campus.

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Public Trustees

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0320-2024

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

On July 23, 2024, the undersigned Public Trust-

ee 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)

Joseph B. Keenan and Ana Carolina Viana Keenan

Original Beneficiary(ies)

ZIONS BANCORPORATION, N.A.

DBA VECTRA BANK COLORADO

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

ZIONS BANCORPORATION, N.A.

DBA VECTRA BANK COLORADO

Date of Deed of Trust

May 21, 2021

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

May 28, 2021

Recording Information

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

E1086622

Original Principal Amount

$363,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$362,226.93

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 12, BLOCK 6, CHERRY HILLS EAST - THIRD FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 4204 S Dahlia St, Englewood, CO 80113. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/20/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 9/26/2024

Last Publication: 10/24/2024

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

DATE: 07/23/2024

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

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

David C. Walker #36551

Neal K. Dunning #10181

Douglas W. Brown #10429

Drew P. Fein #48950

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

Attorney File # 3230-174

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. 0320-2024

First Publication: 9/26/2024

Last Publication: 10/24/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0328-2024

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

On July 30, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

William E Crotty, Jack Byron Nixon Jr; Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS") as nominee for Change Lending, LLC., Its Successors and Assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for CHNGE Mortgage Trust 2023-1

Date of Deed of Trust

December 15, 2022

County of Recording Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

December 27, 2022

Recording Information

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

E2120556

Original Principal Amount

$700,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$696,242.53

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Purported common address: 1420 E Cornell Ave, Englewood, CO 80113.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/20/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 9/26/2024

Last Publication: 10/24/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LAT-

ER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE

OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 07/30/2024

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

By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Erin Croke #46557

Steven Bellanti #48306

Holly Shilliday #24423

Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755

McCarthy & Holthus LLP

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

Attorney File # CO-24-991280-LL

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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice No. 0328-2024

First Publication: 9/26/2024

Last Publication: 10/24/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

City and County

Public Notice

CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado will conduct a public hearing on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. regarding Ordinance 2024-O-16 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING A NEW ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED MODEL TRAFFIC CODE

CONCERNING THE ADOPTION OF THE 2024 EDITION OF THE MODEL TRAFFIC CODE AND ADOPTING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SAME. The public hearing will be held in person at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Copies of Ordinance No. 2024O-16 are available for inspection by the public on the City’s website: www.centennialco.gov. Copies of the 2024 edition of the Model Traffic Code are on electronic file with the City Clerk and are available for public inspection. The 2024 edition of the Model Traffic Code is published by the Colorado Department of Transportation, Traffic Engineering and Safety Branch, 2829 W. Howard Place, Denver, Colorado 80204. The subject matter of the Model Traffic Code relates primarily to comprehensive traffic control regulations. The purpose of the Ordinance and the Model Traffic Code is to provide a system of traffic regulations consistent with state law and generally conforming to similar regulations throughout the state and the nation. Interested parties may file written comments with the City Clerk, at: www.cityclerks@centennialco.gov or via mail at: 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112, and must be received by 1pm on November 4, 2024. Any written comments received will be read into the record during the Public Hearing. Citizens wishing to speak during the Public Hearing must attend the City Council Regular Meeting which will be held on November 4, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112.

/s/ Christina Lovelace, City Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539887

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF CENTENNIAL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024, the Centennial City Council passed on first reading:

ORDINANCE NO. 2024-O-16

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING A NEW ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED MODEL TRAFFIC CODE CONCERNING THE ADOPTION OF THE 2024 EDITION OF THE MODEL TRAFFIC CODE AND ADOPTING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SAME.

The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-754-3324. The full text of the ordinance is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com.

By: Christina Lovelace, CMC Interim City Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539886

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Public Notice

ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2025 PROPOSED BUDGET ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECREATION DISTRICT

A proposed budget for the Arapahoe County Recreation District has been submitted to the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe

County for the ensuing fiscal year of 2025. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the Arapahoe County Finance Department, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO, and is open for public inspection between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (except holidays) and is available via the County’s website at www. arapahoegov.com under the Finance Department.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 9:30 a.m ., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Board of County Commissioners permits, in the East Hearing Room of the County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO, the Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing at which all interested persons and citizens will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed 2025 Arapahoe County Recreation District Budget.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the final proposed 2025 Arapahoe County Recreation District Budget is scheduled for adoption and appropriation at a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Board of County Commissioners permits, in the East Hearing Room of the County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO.

Any interested elector within the Arapahoe County Recreation District may inspect the proposed 2025 Arapahoe County Recreation District Budget and may file or register any protests or objection thereto at any time prior to final adoption of the 2025 Budget for the Arapahoe County Recreation District.

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board by Cooney Sarracino, Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539880

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Public Notice

CITY OF ENGLEWOOD

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING November 20, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE

Notice is hereby given that there will be a public hearing on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., to consider an application for a new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Sander Bistro LLC dba Sander Bistro

500 West Hampden Ave. Suite 102, Englewood, Colorado 80113

Craig Caldwell – Owner Robert Waterman - Owner 500 West Hampden Ave. Suite 120, Englewood CO 80113

Public comment will be heard at the hearing or written communications regarding the issuance of this license may be submitted to the City Clerk, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110 by November 18, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. By order of the Liquor and Marijuana Licensing Authority of the City of Englewood, Colorado.

/s/ Jackie McKinnon Senior Deputy City

NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024, the Centennial City Council passed on first reading:

ORDINANCE NO. 2024-O-15

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2024 VERSION OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL ROADWAY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS MANUAL, AND AMENDING SECTIONS 11-8-10 AND 11-8-30, AND CHAPTER 12 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE (LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE)

The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-754-3324. The full text of the ordinance is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com.

By: Christina Lovelace, CMC Interim City Clerk

A proposed budget for the Arapahoe Law Enforcement Authority has been submitted to the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County for the ensuing fiscal year of 2025. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the Arapahoe County Finance Department, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO, and is open for public inspection between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (except holidays) and is available via the County’s website at www. arapahoegov.com under the Finance Department.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Board of County Commissioners permits, in the East Hearing Room of the County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO, the Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing at which all interested persons and citizens will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed 2025 Arapahoe Law Enforcement Authority Budget.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the final proposed 2025 Arapahoe Law Enforcement Authority Budget is scheduled for adoption and appropriation at a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Board of County Commissioners permits, in the East Hearing Room of the County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO.

Any interested elector within the Arapahoe Law Enforcement Authority may inspect the proposed 2025 Arapahoe Law Enforcement Authority Budget and may file or register any protests or objection thereto at any time prior to final adoption of the 2025 Budget for the Arapahoe Law Enforcement Authority.

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board by Cooney Sarracino, Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No.

Public Notices

to grant a new Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License at 10111 Inverness Main Street, Suite B, Englewood, CO 80112. A public hearing will be held through remote participation at the County Administration Building, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120-1136, via telephone. Members of the public may participate telephonically by calling (719) 569-5048, and when prompted enter Phone Conference ID: 629 226 355# on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Liquor Authority permits.

OFFICER(S)/MEMBER(S): TASTY ROAST LLC, MEMBER, 13479 E. 102ND PL., COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022; SREEM FOODS LLC, MEMBER, 204 ROLLING FORK BND., IRVING, TX 75039; SANDEEP KUMAR GUDIPATI, MEMBER/ MANAGER OF TASTY ROAST LLC & OPERATING MANAGER OF APPLICANT, 13479 E. 102ND PL., COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022; HARIKRISHNA TIRUNAGARU, MEMBER/MANAGER OF SREEM FOODS LLC, 204 ROLLING FORK BND., IRVING, TX 75039

The application and additional information are available in the County Attorney’s Office, County Administration Building, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, Colorado 80120-1136. Our office is closed to the public without an appointment

Please direct all inquiries by telephone to the Arapahoe County Liquor Authority at (303) 795-4539. Petitions or Remonstrances may be filed at the County Attorney’s Office on or before the date of the hearing.

BY ORDER OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY LIQUOR AUTHORITY

Tiffeni Contiguglia, Clerk

DATE OF APPLICATION: September 19, 2024

Legal Notice No. 539650

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024 Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice

ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2025 PROPOSED BUDGET ARAPAHOE COUNTY GOVERNMENT

A proposed budget for Arapahoe County has been submitted to the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County for the ensuing fiscal year of 2025. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the Arapahoe County Finance Department, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO, and is open for public inspection between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (except holidays) and is available via the County’s website at www.arapahoegov.com under the Finance Department.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Board of County Commissioners permits, in the East Hearing Room of the County Administration Building, 5334 South

Prince Street, Littleton, CO, the Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing at which all interested persons and citizens will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed 2025 Arapahoe County Budget.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the final proposed 2025 Budget is scheduled for adoption and appropriation at a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Board of County Commissioners permits, in the East Hearing Room of the County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO.

Any interested elector within Arapahoe County may inspect the proposed 2025 Arapahoe County Budget and may file or register any protests or objection thereto at any time prior to final adoption of the 2025 Budget for Arapahoe County Government.

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board by Cooney Sarracino, Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539878

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Public Notice

ARAPAHOE COUNTY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2025 PROPOSED BUDGET

ARAPAHOE COUNTY WATER AND WASTEWATER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

A proposed budget for the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Public Improvement District has been submitted to the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Public Improvement District, for the ensuing fiscal year of 2025.

A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the Arapahoe County Finance Department, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO, and is open for public inspection between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (except holidays) and is available via the County’s website at www. arapahoegov.com under the Finance Department.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Board of County Commissioners permits, in the East Hearing Room of the County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO, the Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing at which all interested persons and citizens will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed 2025 Budget for the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Public Improvement District.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the final proposed 2025 Budget for the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Public Improvement Dis-

trict is scheduled for adoption and appropriation at a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Public Improvement District, scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Board of County Commissioners permits, in the East Hearing Room of the County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO.

Any interested elector within the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Public Improvement District may inspect the proposed 2025 Budget for the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Public Improvement District and may file or register any protests or objection thereto at any time prior to final adoption of the 2025 Budget for the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Public Improvement District.

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board by Cooney Sarracino, Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539881

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

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

ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTIFICATION OF LEVEL OF DETERMINATION

AA24-013, Coyote Underground Transmission Line Project

PROPOSAL: Public Service Company of Colorado, a Colorado corporation conducting business as Xcel Energy (Xcel Energy), proposes to construct and operate an electric transmission line. Per Arapahoe County’s Regulations Governing Areas and Activities of State Interest in Arapahoe County (1041 Regulations), a Level of Determination of the impact of the proposed project is required. The County has conducted a review and evaluation of the proposed project based on the Level of Determination criteria and a determination has been made that there is a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI).

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

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board

Legal Notice No. 539868

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent

and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice

CITY OF SHERIDAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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

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

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

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

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

Owners: RAMJN INVESTMENTS LLC

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

Email: planner@ci.sheridan.co.us

Legal Notice No. 539872

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024 Publisher: Englewood Herald

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ADOPTION OF ROADWAY MANUAL UPDATES AND RELATED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENTS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL WILL CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 2024-O-15, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2024 VERSION OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL ROADWAY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS MANUAL, AND AMENDING SECTIONS 11-8-10 AND 11-8-30, AND CHAPTER 12 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE (LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE)

The City Council will consider the Ordinance at second reading and public hearing on November 4, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

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

Written comments regarding the Ordinance can be submitted to councilcomments@centennialco.gov prior to the Public Hearing. Information on the Ordinance can be found on the City’s website www.centennialco. gov or by calling 303-325-8000.

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

Legal Notice No. 539889

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Metropolitan Districts

Notice

NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND HEARING BOWLES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the BOWLES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2025. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a hearing at the meeting of the District to be held at 4:30 P.M., on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. The location and additional information regarding the meeting will be available on the meeting notice posted on the District’s website at https:// www.bowlesmetrodistrict.org/ at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting.

Any interested elector within the District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2025 budget. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DISTRICT:

By: /s/

2025. Be advised, to-wit:

a) The Board of Directors of Willows Water District will conduct a hearing on November 21, 2024, at the hour of 7:30 o’clock ante meridiem at which the adoption of the proposed budget will be considered, and said hearing will be

Public Notices

Dated this 9th day of October 2024. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OF THE WILLOWS WATER DISTRICT

Legal Notice No. 539882

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Centennial Citizen

Public Notice

NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2024 BUDGET

RIVERPARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the RiverPark Metropolitan District (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2025. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2024 budget of the District. Copies of the proposed 2025 budget and 2024 amended budget (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., 304 Inverness Way South #490, Englewood, CO 80112, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2025 budget and 2024 amended budget will be considered at a regular meeting to be held on October 28, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2025 budget or the 2024 amended budget, inspect the 2025 budget and the 2024 amended budget and file or register any objections thereto.

You can attend the meeting in any of the following ways:

1. To attend via Videoconference, e-mail jpino@specialdistrictlaw.com to obtain a link to the videoconference, or use the following: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89484695348?pwd=eWFiR2dHN2tTUjBHT1NXQThxYitrQT09

2. To attend via telephone, dial 1-719-3594580 and enter the following additional information:

a. Meeting ID: 894 8469 5348

b. Passcode: 514139

RIVERPARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

/s/ Megan M. Becher

McGEADY BECHER CORTESE WILLIAMS

P.C.

Attorneys for the District

Legal Notice No. 539884

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE OF 2025 BUDGET HEARING POLO RESERVE

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, CITY OF LITTLETON, COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to §29-1106 C.R.S., as amended, that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Polo Reserve Metropolitan District, City of Littleton, County of Arapahoe, Colorado for calendar year 2025. A copy of said proposed Budget is available for public inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the office of the District’s accountant, Morain Bakarich, CPAs, 2801 Youngfield St., Ste. 370, Golden, CO 80401.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Polo Reserve Metropolitan District will consider the adoption of the proposed 2025 at a public hearing to be conducted during a regular meeting of the Board of Directors to be held at 4481 W. Caspian Circle, Littleton, Colorado 80128 on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

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

Dated this 9th day of October, 2024.

POLO RESERVE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ Michael McGinnis, Secretary

Legal Notice No. 539890

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED BUDGET OF SOUTH SUBURBAN PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PROPOSED BUDGET HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SOUTH SUBURBAN PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT FOR THE ENSUING YEAR OF 2025. A COPY OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET HAS BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT AT 4810 EAST COUNTY LINE RD, COLORADO, WHERE IT IS OPEN FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. THE PROPOSED BUDGET WAS CONSIDERED AT PUBLIC HEARINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON AUGUST 14, SEPTEMBER 25, AND OCTOBER 23, 2024. ANY ELECTOR WITHIN THE DISTRICT MAY AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE FINAL ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET, INSPECT THE BUDGET AND FILE OR REGISTER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO.

SOUTH SUBURBAN PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT BY PETE BARRETT (SECRETARY)

Legal Notice No. 539895

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND HEARING ORCHARD VALLEY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the ORCHARD VALLEY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2025. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of Koelbel and Company, 5291 East Yale Avenue, Denver, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a hearing at the meeting of the District to be held at 10:00 A.M., on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

The location and additional information regarding the meeting will be available on the meeting notice posted on the District’s website at https://ovmetro. specialdistrict.org/ at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting.

Any interested elector within the District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2025 budget.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DISTRICT:

By: /s/ ICENOGLE | SEAVER | POGUE A Professional Corporation

Legal Notice No. 539877

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND 2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2025 has been submitted to the Mineral Business Improvement District (“District”). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on October 24, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. via telephone and videoconference. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 669-254-5252 and enter Zoom Meeting ID: 161 058 9264, Passcode: 330074. To attend and participate by videoconference join Zoom Meeting ID: 161 058 9264 and enter passcode: 330074.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that amendments to the 2024 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. Copies of the proposed 2025 budget and the amended 2024 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 121 S. Tejon St., Ste. 1100 Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2025 budget and the amended 2024 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto.

MINERAL BUSINESS

IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

By: /s/ Grant Nelson, Board President

Legal Notice No. 539894

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice

ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

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

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

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

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board

Legal Notice No. 539869

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Summons and Sheriff Sale

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2023CV032419 Division: 15

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

Plaintiff: FOXDALE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v. Defendants: KRISTAN EMERICK; JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE

This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order Granting Motion for Decree for Judicial Foreclosure dated May 24, 2024, and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq., by Foxdale Condominium Association, Inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation, the current holder of a lien recorded on September 11, 2023 at Rec. No. E3062494, in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Condominium Declaration of

Foxdale Condominiums, recorded on August 4, 1981 at Reception No. 2092260 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The Declaration and notices, as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of Foxdale Condominium Association, Inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation, WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS – against the property legally described as follows:

Condominium Unit 101, Building 12, Foxdale Condominiums, in accordance with the Declaration recorded on August 4, 1981 in Book 3461 at Page 495, and any and all amendments and supplements thereto, and Condominium Map recorded on August 4, 1981 in Book 52 at Page 26, of the Arapahoe County Records, and any and all amendments and supplements thereto, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known and numbered as: 18494 E Kepner Pl, #101, Aurora, CO 80017

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 Unit of Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of November 2024, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80112; phone number 720-874-3845. At which sale, the above-described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

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

DATED in Colorado this 13th day of August, 2024.

Tyler S. Brown Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa,Deputy Sheriff

ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202

Legal Notice NO. 539507

First Publication: September 19, 2024 Last Publication: October 17, 2024

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

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Case No.: 2022CV30581 Division: 21 Sale No.: ACCIV2406198

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

SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE

Under an Order for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered on June 29, 2022, in the above-captioned civil action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as described below.

All inquiries for information related to this sale must be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO 80112 or by calling (720) 874-3845.

Legal description of the real property to be sold:

Lot 27, Block 1, Twin Pines Village Subdivision –Filing No. 2, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

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

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

Holder of Evidence of Debt / Foreclosing Entity

/ Association:

Twin Pines Village, Inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation

Interest foreclosed:

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

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

Attorneys for Association:

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

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

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

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

Date signed: September 3, 2024

Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff County of Arapahoe, Colorado

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No. 539575

First Publication Date: October 10, 2024

Last Publication Date: November 7, 2024 Published in the: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110

Public Notice

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

Case No.:2018C046816 Div.:A2

Autovest, L.L.C., Plaintiff Vs. ALYSSA LYNN WALKER, Defendant REVIVER BY PUBLICATION NOTICE TO DEFENDANT/JUDGMENT DEBTOR

THIS MATTER coming on before the Court upon the motion of the Plaintiff styled “Motion for Revivor of Judgment,” and the Court having read said motion and now being duly apprised in the premises, NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Clerk of this Court shall, and is ordered and directed to, issue to Defendant, ALYSSA LYNN WALKER, the “Notice to Show Cause Pursuant to CRCP 354(h)” requiring said Defendant to show cause within 14 (fourteen) days from the service of such Notice, pursuant to

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CRCP 354(h), if any she has, why the Judgment heretofore entered in this matter on October 31, 2018 shall not be revived with like force and effect.

WHEREAS, Plaintiff has moved this Court pursuant to CRCP 354(h) to revive the Judgment entered in the instant matter on, October 31, 2018 NOW THEREFORE

IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that Plaintiff, Autovest, L.L.C., shall have and take of defendant, ALYSSA LYNN WALKER Judgment in the instant matter on this date with like force and effect as on the date the Judgment was entered heretofore on October 31, 2018.

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

Attorney for Plaintiff

Legal Notice No. 539591

First Publication: September 19, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO Case Number: 2023CV31515

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

KAPKO, INC., D/B/A DENVER SIGNS AND GRAPHICS, a Colorado corporation

Plaintiff,

v. 10800 EAST BETHANY DRIVE, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, and RCL GENOMICS CLINICAL LABORATORIES, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company Defendants.

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 Unit of the Sheriff's Office of County of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 21st day of November 2024, at 13101 E. 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 telephone (720) 874-3845 prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid.

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

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $9,553.98.

On January 26, 2024, the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado issued an Order, Judgment, and Decree of Foreclosure relating to the Real Property described below:

The Subject Real Property is located at 10800 East Bethany Drive, Aurora, Colorado 80014, and has a legal description of:

Lot 1, Block 1

Fountainhead Subdivision Filing No. 2, County of Arapahoe State of Colorado

THE NAME OF THE ORIGNIAL GRANTOR: Enable Properties, LLC

THE NAME OF THE ORIGINAL BENEFICIARY: 10800 East Bethany Drive, LLC THE NAME OF THE HOLDER OF THE EVIDENCE OF DEBT: Kapko Inc., d/b/a Denver Signs and Graphics

THE DATE OF THE DEED BEING FORECLOSED: May 2, 2017

THE RECORDING DATE, COUNTY, BOOK, AND PAGE OR RECEPTION NUMBER OF THE RECORDING: May 3, 2017 – Arapahoe County, Colorado Reception No. D7049813

THE AMOUNT OF THE ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL BALANCE: $2,217,000.00

The property described in the notice of election

and demand is all of the property encumbered by the deed of trust being foreclosed

The foreclosure is on the basis of the Arapahoe County District Court’s Order, Judgment, and Decree of Foreclosure based upon a mechanic’s lien.

ATTORNEY INFORMATION:

Justin T. North, Esq., Bar Registration Number 56437 7350 E. Progress Place, #100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Date: August 20, 2024

Tyler S. Brown, Sherriff County of Arapahoe, Colorado

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff

Legal Notice NO. 539531

First Publication: September 26, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

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

Public Notice

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

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

Attorneys for Plaintiff: Amanda Ferguson, #44893

Heather L. Deere, #28597

Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.

355 Union Blvd., Suite 250 Lakewood, CO 80228

Ph: 303-274-0155 Fx: 303-274-0159

E-mail: infoco@hwmlawfirm.com

File No: CO22500

Case Number: 2024CV31283 Division: 202 SUMMONS

To the Defendant named above: Urus Funding, LLC

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the Amended Complaint filed in this action. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after such service upon you. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee. Service of this Summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within the applicable time period, judgment by default may be entered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the Amended Complaint, without any further notice to you.

A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. This is a judicial foreclosure action regarding the property particularly described in the Amended Complaint. This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.

Dated: September 19, 2024

By: Amanda Ferguson, #44893

Legal Notice No. 539653

First Publication: October 3, 2024

Last Publication: October 31, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

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

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED AS FOLLOWS: Under an AMENDED ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT AND DECREE OF FORECLOSURE entered July 8, 2024 in case Number: 2023CV032413, I am ordered to sell

certain real property, as follows:

Judgment Debtors in Foreclosure: BERTHA ALICIA RAMIREZ

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

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

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

The amount of the outstanding principal balance of the indebtedness as of 7/8/24, the date of entry of Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure: $14,969.23 (in addition to the amounts due in the County Court Judgment) Additional assessments, attorney fees, late fees, costs and interest continue to accrue pursuant to Plaintiff’s recorded Declaration and statute until title vests in a new owner.

The property legally described as follows:

LOT 10, BLOCK 1, COUNTRY LANE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1 COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

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

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

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

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

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Sheriff's Office of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 5th day of December 2024, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112 phone number 720-874-3845. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale

August 20, 2024

Tyler S. Brown, Sherriff County of Arapahoe, Colorado

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No. 539472

First Publication: October 10,2024

Last Publication: November 07, 2024

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

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Public Notice

STATE OF COLORADO, DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE CASE NO. 2024JV030085

NOTICE OF HEARING

Auroura Fowler-McBeth, mother of Maverick John Miller McBeth, is hereby notified that a Hearing has been set for November 25, 2024 at 3:00pm via Webex in District Court Case Number 2024JV030085. A copy of the Notice of Hearing may be obtained from the clerk of the court during regular business hours.

If Auroura Fowler-McBeth seeks to attend this

hearing, then she should use the Webex Link or call into the number listed below.

Join from a video conferencing system or application: Or Click on https://judicial.webex.com/meet/D18-ARAPDiv12

Join by phone: Tap to call in from a mobile device (attendees only) +1-720-650-7664 Access code: 2598 388 7751 then press #, # (no attendee ID is needed)

A default judgment may be entered against Auroura Fowler-McBeth if she fails to appear. No oral statement made to the Petitioner, Respondents, or the court relieves Auroura Fowler-McBeth of her obligations under this notice.

This notice complies with C.R.S. §14-10-107(4) (a) but does not exhaustively set forth a person’s legal obligations under the Colorado statutes. A person being served this notice should consult the Colorado allocation of parental responsibilities statutes, C.R.S. §14-10-123.

Dated this ___ day of October, 2024.

Attorney for Petitioner: Rachel Lopez CNL Law Firm, PLLC 6855 South Havana Street, Suite 570 Centennial, CO 80112 (720) 370-2189 Fax (720) 370-2181

Legal Notice No. 539670

First Publication: October 10, 2024

Last Publication: November 7, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

District Court, Arapahoe County, State of Colorado Court Address: Arapahoe County Courthouse 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112

In the Matter of the Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both and of Interests in Property of:

Phebe E. Green, a/k/a Phebe Elizabeth Green, a/k/a Phoebe Elizabeth Green, Deceased; John R. Green, a/k/a John Russell Green, Deceased; Grace D. Hudson, a/k/a Grace Davidson Hudson, Deceased; Walter D. Hudson, a/k/a Walter Davidson Hudson, Deceased; and Natalie Goodale Arthur, f/k/a Natalie Goodale Hudson, Deceased

Attorney for the Petitioner: Marcus Behm 32375 County Road 13.5 Manzanola, Colorado 81058

Phone Number: (719) 543-4357

Attorney Registration Number: 39396 Case Number: 2024PR031036

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS AND OWNERS BY DESCENT OR SUCCESSION PURSUANT TO § 15-12-1303, C.R.S.

To all interested persons and owners by descent or succession (List all names of interested persons and owners by descent or succession):

1. William and Natalie Aurthur Living Trust, dated June 15, 2000

2. Susan H. Montague

3. Linda N. Hudson

4. Diane H. Kasten

5. Janet H. Yung

6. David William Arthur

7. Roy Allen Arthur

8. Michael Edward Centoni

9. Steven Wayne Centoni

10. Argene Renee Finley

11. Jacqueline Kay Eck

12. Janet Sue McDowell

13. Bluebird Energy Partners, LLC

A petition has been filed alleging that the above decedent(s) died leaving a mineral interest in the following property (including legal description if real property):

Township 4 South, Range 64 West, of the 6th P.M. Section 18: NWSE Arapahoe County, Colorado

The hearing on the petition will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:

Date: November 27, 2024

Time: 8:00 A.M.

Address: Arapahoe County Courthouse, 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112

The hearing will take approximately one day.

Note:

• You must answer the petition on or before the hearing date and time specified above.

• Within the time required for answering the petition, all objections to the petition must be in writing, filed with the court and served on the petitioner and any required filing fee must be paid.

• The hearing shall be limited to the petition, the objections timely filed and the parties answering the petition in a timely manner. If the petition is not answered and no objections are filed, the court may enter a decree without a hearing.

Date: September 20, 2024

S/ Shane Kaiser

Signature of Party Giving Notice

Legal Notice No. 539636

First Publication: October 3, 2024 Last Publication: October 17, 2024 Publisher: Englewood Herald

Notice to Creditors

TO CREDITORS Estate of Barbara J. Carlson, a/k/a Barbara Jean Carlson, a/k/a Barbara Carlson, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31006

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 3, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

David E. Carlson, Personal Representative 5838 S. Fulton Way Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 539647

First Publication: October 3, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

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

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

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

Legal Notice No. 539685

First Publication: October 10, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before 02/17/2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Erin Loreen Hansen FKA Erin Winter

Personal Representative

120 Pine Arbor, Trinity, TX 75862

Legal Notice No. 539873

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 31, 2024

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 17, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Deborah E. Mulkey, Personal Representative

c/o The Law Office of Jennifer S. Gormley, P.C.

060 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Suite 300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 539685

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 31, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of CHARLES ANTHONY RICCIO, JR.,

a.k.a. CHARLES A. RICCIO, JR.,

a.k.a. CHARLES RICCIO, JR., Deceased Case Number 2024 PR 30850, Division CLX

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the the Arapahoe County District Court, Centennial, Colorado, on or before February 3, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

KRISTY CLEARFIELD RICCIO

Personal Representative 1515 S. Ogden Street Denver, Colorado 80210

Telephone: 303-501-2039

Legal Notice No. 539663

First Publication: October 3, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 17, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Margie Flora and Dawn Goard Co-Personal Representatives

13951 E Whitaker Drive Aurora, Colorado 80015

Legal Notice No. 539684

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 31, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JAMES ELDON DICK, aka JAMES E. DICK, aka JAMES DICK, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30019

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Count of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before November 30, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

NADYA VECCHIET-LAMBERT, ESQ.

On behalf of Dan J. Halvorson, Personal Representative

6855 South Havana Street, Suite #370 Centennial, CO 80112

(303) 734-7131

Legal Notice No. 539633

First Publication: October 3, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County,Colorado on or before February 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Janice E. Pasquarello

Personal Representtive 5348 E. Costilla Drive Centnennial, CO 80122

Legal Notice No. 539687

First Publication: October 10, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Elaine Rose Alfonso; a/k/a Elaine R. Alfonso; a/k/a Elaine Alfonso Deceased. Case Number: 2024 PR 30875

All persons having claims against the abovenamed Estate are required to present them to Personal Representative or to the Arapahoe County District Court on or before February 9, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Serena Alfonso, Personal Reprsentative 6773 S. High Street Centennial, CO 80122

Legal Notice No. 539686

First Publication: October 10, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Heral

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JOHN DEE BARRENTINE, JR. a/k/a JOHN D. BARRENTINE, JR a/k/a JOHN BARRENTINE, JR.

a/k/a JOHN BARRENTINE, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30928

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

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

Legal Notice No. 539691

First Publication: October 10, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Tamra A. Palmer

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

Legal Notice No. 539692

First Publication: October 10, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 17, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

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

Legal Notice No. 539891

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 31, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Iva Jewell Unger, a/k/a Iva J. Unger, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30824

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 or before February 3, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Arlene J. Polk, Personal Representative 4225 S. Lipan Street Englewood, Colorado 80110

Legal Notice No. 539642

First Publication: October 3, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of TIMOTHY H. KELLEY, a/k/a TIM KELLEY, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30979

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 3, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Christine A. Kelley, Personal Representative 260 E. Graves Ave Centennial, CO 80121

Bette Heller, P.C., Attorney at Law 19671 E. Euclid Drive Centennial, CO 80016 phone: 303-690-7092 fax: 303-690-0757 email: BetteHeller@comcast.net website: www.BetteHeller.com cell: 303-898-8962

Legal Notice No. 539638

First Publication: October 3, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Karen Quinlan, a/k/a Karen G. Quinlan, a/k/a Karen Geck Quinlan, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30982

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 3, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Roy Quinlan, Personal Representative 7376 S. Bannock Drive Littleton, CO 80120

Legal Notice No. 539635

First Publication: October 3, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of George Neill Stokes, a/k/a George N. Stokes, and George Stokes, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 31003

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative, or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before February 3, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mark E. Stokes, Personal Representative c/o Poskus & Klein, P.C. 303 East 17th Avenue, Suite 900

Denver, Colorado 80203

Legal Notice No. 539666

First Publication: October 3, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

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

Legal Notice No. 539678

First Publication: October 10, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Julia Ann DeNicola, aka Julia DeNicola, aka Julie DeNicola, Deceased Case Number 2024PR030960

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

Person Giving Notice:

Kimberly DeNicola, Personal Representative C/O Angela Schmitz, #42065 Homestead Law, LLC P.O. Box 1121 Englewood, CO 80150

Phone: (720) 588-2165

Email: angie@homesteadlawcolorado.com

Legal Notice No. 539684

First Publication: October 10, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of ALFRED CARROLL WRIGHT, a.k.a. ALFRED C. WRIGHT, a.k.a. FRED C. WRIGHT, a.k.a. FRED WRIGHT, Deceased Case Number 2024 PR 31016, 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 February 3, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

SANDRA J. WRIGHT-ORTEGA

Personal Representative 5749 S. Andes Street

Aurora, Colorado 80015

Telephone: 303-908-1453

Legal Notice No. 539662

First Publication: October 3, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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

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

Matthew Wade Bramlett, Personal Representative

Patrick R. Thiessen (40185) Frie, Arndt, Danborn & Thiessen P.C. 7400 Wadsworth Blvd., #201 Arvada, Colorado 80003

303/420-1234

Attorney for Personal Representative

Legal Notice No. 539672

First Publication: October 10, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 11, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

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

Legal Notice No. 539688

First Publication: October 10, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Michael Christopher Bush, a/k/a Michael C. Bush, a/k/a Michael Bush, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30902

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 3, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kristina Kell, Personal Representative 29500 Heathercliff Road, SPC 76 Malibu, CA 90265

Legal Notice No. 539644

First Publication: October 3, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

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

Legal Notice No. 539687

First Publication: October 10, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 24, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Thomas L. Chotena

Personal Representative 2601 N. Walnut Creek Dr. Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Legal Notice No. 539876

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 31, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert Vroman Jirschele, Deceased Case Number 2024PR31063

Public Notices

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Thomas J Jirschele

c/o M. Carl Glatstein, Esq.

Glatstein & O'Brien, LLP

2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Ste 350 Denver, Colorado 80222

Legal Notice No. 539680

First Publication: October 10, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Joyce Ruth Scheffer, aka Joyce R. Scheffer, aka Joyce Scheffer, Deceased Case Number 2024PR30380

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 3, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Shannara Quissell

Shannara Quissell #52547

Zalessky Law Group, LLC

Attorneys for Special Administrator, Darryl Blake Scheffer

Legal Notice No. 539646

First Publication: October 3, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before February 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Paula Plomondon, Personal Representative c/o Sharon Weikel, Esq.

1901 W. Littleton Boulevard, Suite 208 Littleton, CO 80120

Legal Notice No. 539673

First Publication: October 10, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 11, 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 Jose Manuel Ortiz be changed to Pepé Chicago Ortiz Case No.: 24C100882

By: Sarah Ingemansen Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539632

First Publication: October 3, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 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 Mikeala Lynn Cook be changed to Mikeala Lynn Plaszcz Case No.: 24C100911

By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539870

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 31, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 3, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Khalid Zazai be changed to Adam Khalid Case No.: 24C100867

By: SP Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539661

First Publication: October 3, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 20, 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 Taylor Cloy Reed be changed to Taylor Jade Kotecki Case No.: 24C46306

By: Sarah Ingemansen

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539641

First Publication: October 3, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on August 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 Corrine Sandra Kite be changed to Corinne Avyanna Nuncio Case No.: 24C100831

By: SP

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539665

First Publication: October 3, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 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 Norma Veronica Cardoza Vargas be changed to Veronica Cardoza Vargas Case No.: 24C100887

By: Kim Boswell

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539645

First Publication: October 3, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on August 30, 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 Shawna Renee Kanoholani-Hurt be changed to Leela Vinam Laniakea Case No.: 24C100861

By: Kim Boswell

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539637

First Publication: October 3, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 20, 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 Brian Curtis Crouch be changed to Oz Brian Luv Case No.: 24C100886

By: Sarah Ingemansen

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539671

First Publication: October 10, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 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

Melissa Karen Sullivan be changed to Melissa K FitzSullivan

Case No.: 24C100846

By: /s/Sarah Ingemansen

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539675

First Publication: October 10, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on August 1, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Mohamed Mahdi Alwan be changed to ALI RASOOL ASSI

Case No.: 24C100759

By: Kim Boswell

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539690

First Publication: October 10, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 4, 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 CALEB MEDHANIE ROBEL be changed to CALEB EZRAH ROBEL Case No.: 2024C100852

By: Sarah Ingemansen

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539867

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 31, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 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 Aspen Danielle Decker be changed to Danielle A. Lyons Case No.: 24C100873

By: SP Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539631

First Publication: October 3, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 27, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child

has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of FEMALE CHILD ROBINSON be changed to AHMUNAHYAH HUSHANAHYAH SUTTON Case No.: 2024C100926

By: SP

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539885

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 31, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on July 19, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Maria Isabela Lake be changed to Maria Isabela Lake-Zambrano Case No.: 24C100711

By: Kim Boswell

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539634

First Publication: October 3, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

SECOND PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Public Notice is given on 5/22/2024 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 Jonahtan Getachew formerly known as Bruk Tesfaye Getachew be changed to Johnny Tesfaye Getachew Case Number: 24C39167

DATE FILED: July 26, 2024 and October 1, 2024

By: Judge Colleen Clark

Legal Notice No. 539686

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 31, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 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 Karah Jan Royse be changed to Kara Victoria Royse Case No.: 24C100853

By: Kim Boswell

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539657

First Publication: October 3, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

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