Englewood Herald December 12, 2024

Englewood could see middle school merger

Board plans to send survey, host town halls in new year before decision set for March

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e Englewood Board of Education is considering a possible merger of Englewood Middle School and Englewood Leadership Academy.

e two schools share a building and principal, and are located at the Englewood Campus at 3800 S. Logan St.

“ e board is in the beginning stages of exploring this decision,” Superintendent Joanna Polzin said.

Polzin said at the request of families and administration, the board has been asked to consider combining the two middle schools.

“Politics are not driving this decision,” Polzin said. “ ere are several factors

and criteria the board of education will consider during this process.”

She said those factors include enrollment trends, educational quality, facility utilization, nancial implications, community impact, opportunity and access considerations, and sta ng and human resources.

A look at the background

O cial consideration of the possible combination of the schools came after EMS and ELA Principal Annessa Hart brought up the idea to the school board in a presentation at a Oct. 15 board meeting.  Hart showed data and statistics that highlight the success of the schools, but that also demonstrate the struggle of two schools under one roof.

EMS is the product of the district combining Sinclair and Flood Middle Schools in the early 2000s. According to the district’s website, EMS moved to its current location at S. Logan in 2014 along with ELA, which is a public school of choice.

Hart said that due to standardized testing reporting and aspects of the schools’ pasts – such as an application process for ELA – a stigma surrounds the schools that separates them as the high-functioning and the low-functioning.

e state’s preliminary performance ratings for the two schools show that Englewood Leadership Academy’s rating is the highest on the scale, while Englewood Middle School’s rating is the second-lowest, just above the rating for “insu cient data.”

Hart said along with the stigma, there has been some inequality in education opportunities at the schools over the years. However, beginning in 2019, Hart said the faculty began working toward breaking down those barriers by blending classes, extracurriculars and more.

“In our small district where we do have big opportunities for all of our students, we need to make sure that those barriers are broken down for our students at both

West Dry Creek Circle apartments are a go

City approves future land use and character map change

Littleton City Council approved a change to its future land use and character map, a decision that means a 173-unit apartment complex on West Dry Creek

In a 6-1 vote, the council approved a motion to change the future land use and character map to allow “suburban residential multifamily” uses instead of “suburban commercial” uses on the site. In approving the change, the city council set the planning commission’s recent approval of the development — which was conditional on the future land use and character map change — into e ect.

More than a dozen people attended the meeting to share their opinions on the proposed complex, with many residents opposing the new development.

“I think the developer tried with this, but unfortunately, their plan is simply unmitigable,” said resident Pam Chadbourne. “It is too aggressive, too large to be mitigated.”

Other residents spoke in support of the development, citing the need for more housing stock in Littleton.

“As somebody whose friends — and myself — can struggle to a ord housing, I urge you to please allow this,” said resident Keely Quinn. “Housing prices will never stop skyrocketing if we don’t start building houses.”

e development, proposed by Vista Residential Partners, will sit on a 5.6-acre site at 16 W. Dry Creek Circle, which is located south of West Fremont Avenue, east of the High Line Canal and west of South Broadway.

e apartment buildings will be four to ve stories tall, with a maximum height of

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Englewood Middle School and Englewood Leadership Academy share a building on The Englewood Campus at 3800 S. Logan St. PHOTO BY SCOTT GILBERT

Consumer advocates, industry o cials and independent researchers agree that the incoming administration is likely to rescind the rule, given the first Trump administration’s “patients over paperwork” campaign to remove “unnecessary, obsolete, or excessively burdensome health regulations on hospitals and other healthcare providers.”

Nursing home industry wants Trump to rescind sta ng mandate

BY JORDAN RAU KFF HEALTH NEWS

Covid’s rampage through the country’s nursing homes killed more than 172,000 residents and spurred the biggest industry reform in decades: a mandate that homes employ a minimum number of nurses.

But with President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the industry is ramping up pressure to kill that requirement before it takes e ect, leaving thousands of residents in homes too short-sta ed to provide proper care. e nursing home industry has been marshaling opposition for months among congressional Republicans — and some Democrats — to overrule the Biden administration’s mandate. Two industry groups, the American Health Care Association and LeadingAge, have sued to overturn the regulation, and 20 Republican state attorneys general have led their own challenge.

Consumer advocates, industry o cials and independent researchers agree that the incoming administration is likely to rescind the rule, given the rst Trump administration’s “patients over paperwork” campaign to remove “unnecessary, obsolete, or excessively burdensome health regulations on hospitals and other healthcare providers.” Among other things, Trump aided the industry by easing nes against homes that had been cited for poor care.

“ e Trump administration has proven itself really eager to reverse overreaching regulations,” said Linda Couch, senior vice president for policy and advocacy at LeadingAge, which represents nonpro t elder care providers. “We think it’s got a pretty good chance of being repealed, and hope so.”

Issued in April, the sta ng regulation requires nursing homes to have registered nurses on-site around the clock — something that the industry has endorsed — and to maintain minimum numbers of nurses and aides. Four in 5 homes would have to increase sta ng. e require-

May 2026.

Even before the election, many experts and activists had doubts that the rule would be e ectively enforced, given the poor results in states that have imposed their own minimums. In New York, California, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts — states with the most robust requirements — many homes remain below the legal sta ng levels. Governors have given many homes reprieves, and other homes have found that paying penalties costs less than the increase in payroll for additional sta .

e federal government estimates the average annual cost over a decade to meet the Biden mandate would be $4.3 billion a year, a 2% increase in expenses, though the changes do not include increases in federal Medicare or Medicaid payments.

“Sta ng is everything in terms of nursing-home quality,” said R. Tamara Konetzka, a professor of public health sciences at the University of Chicago.

While the rule’s e ectiveness was uncertain, she worried that repealing it would send the wrong message. “We would be losing that signal that nursing homes should try really hard to improve their sta ng,” she said.

Advocate groups for nursing home residents, who had criticized the Biden administration rule for not requiring even higher sta ng levels, have since pivoted and are trying to protect it.

“We’re hoping the president-elect will come in and take a look at the science and data behind it and see this really is a modest reform,” said Sam Brooks, the director for public policy for the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit. “We’d be devastated to see it fall.”

e Trump transition team did not respond to a request for comment. e Department of Health and Human Services did not respond to requests for comment, but in a court ling it argued that nursing homes should be able to reach the required sta ng levels.

“ ere is more than enough time to

the Biden administration wrote.

e quality of care in the nation’s 15,000 nursing homes and the lack of adequate sta ng for their 1.2 million residents has been a concern for decades. Inspection reports continue to nd homes leaving residents lying in their own feces, su ering severe bedsores and falls, contracting infections, choking on food while unattended, or ending up back in a hospital for preventable reasons. Some nursing homes overuse psychotropic medications to pacify residents because they do not have enough workers to attend to them.

Leslie Frane, executive vice president of the SEIU, the Service Employees International Union, which represents health care workers, said in a statement that “far too many nursing home owners will not do the right thing and invest in workers without oversight and binding regulation.”

e nursing home industry says many homes cannot a ord to increase their workforces, and that, even if they could, there is a scarcity of trained nurses, and not enough people willing to work as aides for an average $19 an hour. A registered nurse earns $40 an hour on average in a nursing home, less than what they could make at a hospital, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

e Biden administration noted in its court ling it was planning to spend $75 million to recruit and train more workers, and that there were more than 100,000 workers who left nursing homes during the pandemic and could be lured back if salaries and working conditions were better.

How many nursing homes could a ord the increased cost remains a mystery because of weaknesses in the government’s requirements for nancial transparency. About half of homes lose money, according to their reports to Medicare, but some nursing home owners grow rich through clandestine maneuvers to siphon pro ts into their own pockets.

Last month, owners of Centers Health

Care, one of New York state’s largest nursing home chains, agreed topay $45 millionto settle allegations by Attorney General Letitia James that they diverted $83 million intended for resident care to themselves during the pandemic.

Maryellen Mooney, a spokesperson for the Centers Health Care chain, which denied the allegations, said in a statement that Centers was “committed to fully implementing the settlement terms, including a signi cant investment in resident care.”

About three-quarters of nursing homes are for-pro t. e industry, though, highlights the most sympathetic examples: rural nonpro t nursing homes like Kimball County Manor & Assisted Living in Kimball, Nebraska. Its sta ng levels for registered nurses are 40% below what the new rule would require, federal data shows.

Sarah Stull, Kimball’s administrator, said recruitment had always been challenging and that temporary nursing staing agencies charged more than double what she paid her own sta .

“We had to pay $65 for a nurse aide during covid, and that’s insane,” she said. e government estimated that about a fourth of the nation’s nursing homes would be eligible to apply for hardship exemptions if there were a documented shortage of nurses and aides in their communities compared with the national average.

But Nate Schema, the chief executive of the Good Samaritan Society, which runs 133 nonpro t homes mainly in the rural Midwest, estimated that only seven would be likely to qualify for a hardship waiver.

“Philosophically, they sound great,” he said. “But in practicality and how they’re put together, they won’t do much for us.” KFF Health News is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues and is one of the core operating programs at KFF — an independent source of health policy research, polling, and journalism.

Media Coverage of Denver’s Real Estate Market Can Be Confusing

or Even Misleading

About this time each month, the media updates readers and viewers on Denver’s real estate market, based on the “market trends” report released by the Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR), based on data from REcolorado, our local MLS.

The headline last Friday in the Denver Post was, “Metro Denver home sales tumble in November, taking prices down with them.”

When I worked for daily newspapers, the reporters did not write their own headlines. That was left to the copy desk, which I also worked on for awhile. So, remember to read the whole article and not just the headline!

below. Second, the statistics are based on month-to-month movement, which is not seasonally adjusted like other statistics. So, look at the two charts I printed at right to correct for those two flaws in the coverage.

However, headlines are what most people rely on, leading to a “conventional wisdom” about any given topic.

There are two problems with that headline. First, you need to know that the statistical report for “metro Denver” is based on statistics for an area that is more rural than urban or metropolitan, as I explain

Year-over-year, the number of sales is way up, and although the median closed price for detached single-family homes is down a little from October, it’s actually up fractionally from the prior November. The median closed price for the attached homes is actually up significantly from a year ago and up slightly from October.

DMAR’s statistics for condos and townhomes in its 11-county area were way off from the statistics based on a 25mile radius of downtown Denver. DMAR reported that the median price of attached listings was down 1.2% from November 2023, but you can see that it’s actually up quite a bit — 15.4%. The number of closings was up 51.4%.

According to DMAR, the number of

What’s the Statistical Definition of ‘Metro Denver’?

People often want to know, “How’s the real estate market?” That question is answered each month by the Denver Metro Association of Realtors using data from the Denver MLS, which is REcolorado. But they define “metro Denver” as the 11 counties that touch on the metro area. That map is at left. It would be just as easy to gather statistics (as I do) based on a 25-mile radius of downtown Denver, shown at right. The yellow circle on the left map approximates the 25-mile radius that I use.

active listings was up 39.3% from October 2023. In the 25-mile radius, they were up only 30%. These are just some exam-

Last week’s newsletter from our friends at Alpine Building Performance was on this topic, and some of the descriptions below are from them, but I have added my own content and edited theirs.

Brick or Stone Veneer - It has been decades since builders actually built brick or stone structural walls. Nowadays, homes are almost always wood frame with only a veneer of brick or stone. And that “stone” is usually “cultured stone” (example at right), which is made from concrete with additives to create the look of real stone and molded into different shapes. It’s fun to look at a wall and see if you can find where different shapes are repeated.

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Composite Decking - Trex was probably the original brand name for this product, which is a mostly petroleum product. Its first version over 25 years ago was gray and not very wood-like in appearance. It also was prone to sagging if your joists were more than 12 inches apart. Now Trex and its several competitors make versions which look quite wood-like. I like TimberTech’s line.

Balcony vs. Deck - A balcony is technically a structure that does not have exterior stairs to the ground level and can only be accessed from the interior.

Fiber Cement Siding - If you own a tract home built since, say, 1990, and you think you have wood siding, you quite likely have fiber cement siding that looks like wood.

James Hardie® dominates this product line with their “HardieBoard.” This exterior cladding is made from a mixture of cement, sand, water, and cellulose fibers. In addition to wood, it often mimics stucco or masonry, offering superior resistance to moisture, pests, fire, and weather. Fiber cement is a popular siding choice due to its affordability and benefits.

Flatwork - Refers to horizontal surfaces made from materials like concrete or pavers, including sidewalks, driveways, patios, and slabs, providing functional and decorative flat surfaces in outdoor spaces. It is not structural! It is slab-on-gravel, and if the earth under it is not properly prepared, it is prone to settling, which is fixed by “mudjacking,” a process in which a concrete slurry is pumped through 4-inch holes in the concrete to raise it. Your basement and garage floors are probably slabs on gravel. I am particularly fond of “stamped concrete,” which is typically colored and can resemble flagstone.

EIFS - (Exterior Insulation and Finish System) is also know as “artificial stucco.” It’s a multi-layered exterior wall cladding that provides insulation, waterproofing, and a customizable finish. It typically consists of an insulation board, base coat with fiberglass mesh, and a decorative finish coat often referred to as synthetic stucco. While EIFS has a bad reputation for moisture issues, it can be a great product IF it is installed properly.

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of how much stats can vary based on the urban/rural mix of DMAR versus looking at a 25-mile radius of Denver.

APARTMENTS

60 feet, according to a presentation at the November planning commission meeting.

Neighbors who live near the site said they are concerned about the height of the buildings, which they fear would block sunlight and views. ey also expressed concern about the complex’s proximity to their properties, added tra c and drainage.

e developers expect the complex to o er a mix of studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom units across three buildings. Nine of the units will be a ordable based on area median income data, as required by the city’s inclusionary housing ordinance.

Besides the units designated as a ordable, the average monthly rent for an apartment in the complex is expected to be about $2,300, a representative from Vista Residential Partners said. is is a combined average including studios and one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, so the real rental costs will vary based on apartment type and other factors. e development representative said this number is subject to change with economic conditions.

In addition to the apartments, the site will include a landscaped courtyard, an amenity space with a pool, an additional landscaped residential lot to the north for utility and pedestrian access to the neighborhood, a 221-space surface parking lot and 37 tuck-under private garages, according to city documents.

At-Large Councilmember Pam Grove voted against the future land use and character map change.

“I think to say that putting in (173) units is not going to impact tra c, is not going to impact our quality of life, is being extremely naive,” she said.

She said Littleton has more than 300 new units coming into the pipeline, and this new complex is not necessary to help with the housing crisis.

“To say that we are not worried about housing, that we have not had more development in our community — it’s naive to think that we need more, and more, and more and more,” she said. “I know we have a housing shortage. I know the population is growing, but this is not part of our a ordable housing at $2,000 a pop.”

Mayor Kyle Schlachter said the task in front of council was to make a decision about land use, not the speci c site plan.

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“Our purpose tonight is not to gure out the speci cs of retaining walls, or ingress, egress, or height or shadows or things like that,” he said. “We’re just basically trying to say, ‘does multifamily residential make sense there? Does it meet the criteria?”

e city council considered criteria of compatibility, impact mitigation, alignment with the city’s comprehensive plan and consideration of changing conditions.

District 2 Councilmember Robert Reichardt said he was concerned about having a tall complex adjacent to singlefamily homes. Despite this concern, he voted in favor of the land use map change because he believed it met the criteria the council members were required to consider.

Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Barr said the council was not comparing the proposed development to the currently undeveloped site. Instead, they were tasked with comparing a potential suburban residential multifamily development to a potential suburban commercial development.

“Quite frankly, this is unfair to any property owner that we (would) restrict their ability to do something that is compatible, that is low-impact and that follows our comprehensive plan,” he said.

With the conceptual plan approved, the developers will move to the next step of the process, which is creating a detailed site plan to submit for administrative approval by city sta

An aerial map of where the Vista Residential Partners apartment complex is planned to sit at 16 W. Dry Creek Circle in Littleton. IMAGE COURTESY OF THE CITY OF LITTLETON

Business groups have organized music, shopping initiatives and other fun

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYYMEDIA.COM

As the holiday season hits full swing, visitors to downtown Littleton will begin to notice a festive energy in the air. From Santa Claus roaming town to sparkling trees lining Main Street, local business groups are bringing holiday cheer to downtown through a variety of programs and events.

“We’re thrilled to show the community, both near and far, that downtown Littleton is an authentic, fun, creative and unique holiday destination,” said Littleton Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Jenny Starkey. “ ere really is a sense of magic that you feel when you are downtown, and I be-

town vibe.”

e Downtown Development Authority, a quasi-governmental entity that supports downtown Littleton, is bringing a slate of festive initiatives downtown this month. e group is bringing e Original Dickens Carolers to perform along Main Street each Saturday through Dec. 21. Santa will also cruise through downtown in his Jeep and stroll the streets, passing out small toys to children, most weekends this month.

Starkey said visits from the carolers and Santa have been happening for years, organized by the Littleton Merchants Association. However, due to the association’s funding limitations this year, the Downtown Development Authority decided to fund these visits “so as not to lose this amazing tradition that makes downtown Littleton so unique and festive,” she said.

Downtown shoppers will also be able to participate in a local ra e program

Sparkle and Stroll program encourages visitors to collect stamps on a special card as they shop and dine downtown.

Participants can pick up a card from any of 45 downtown businesses, which range from restaurants to shops to hair studios. ey can submit their cards at the Town Hall Arts Center or online at https://littletondda.org/sparkle-strolldowntown-littleton/#submit-form for a chance to win prizes like gift cards and exclusive experiences.

Starkey said the idea for the Sparkle and Stroll program came from local business owners who wanted to see a “fun bingotype activation that encouraged people to visit downtown multiple times.”

“ e real magic, though, is that it brings all the participating businesses together in true partnership during the holidays,” Starkey said. “When you have so many businesses in one concentrated location all promoting and supporting the same e ort with their employees and custom-

ers, it creates even more of a sense of community, which is what we are proud downtown Littleton is known for.”

Shoppers can also earn rewards by shopping in Littleton this holiday season through the city’s Open Rewards program. e rewards app is o ering 10% cash back — more than the normal 5% cash back through the app — at participating stores and restaurants through Dec. 24.

Starkey said she is also excited about the holiday tree program, which the Downtown Development Authority organized this year. ey wanted to bring festive energy to Main Street after the loss of the trees the city had to cut down due to disease last year.

“It was our goal to bring some of the magic back to Main Street and I think we can say that we accomplished that,” Starkey said. “ e trees are stunning, the community embraced the program wholeheartedly … and all the trees will be planted in Littleton when the program ends.”

Trees on Main Street are part of the holiday tree program, organized by the Littleton Downtown Development Authority.

PHOTO COURTESY OF DANNI WESTBLADE

Driver hits person riding one-wheeled electric skateboard at yellow light

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYYMEDIA.COM

A person who was riding a one-wheeled electric transportation device on South Broadway was transported to a hospital after being hit by a car.

Littleton Police Department spokesperson Sheera Poelman said the person was riding a device colloquially called a “Onewheel,” which is a brand name used widely for self-balancing electric skateboards with a single tire, around 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 3.

e person was riding the device southbound on South Broadway near West Fremont Avenue, Poelman said.

A motorist driving a black SUV made a westbound turn from northbound Broadway to West Fremont Avenue at a yellow light, according to police. At the same time, the person riding the electric skateboard went through the yellow light and the car struck the individual, police said. Poelman said the person su ered inju-

ries but was not in critical condition.

e incident occurred near sunset. e person who was riding the electric skateboard was not wearing a re ector or lights, Poelman said.

e driver stayed on the scene and got a ticket for alleged failure to yield, she said. ere is a sidewalk on southbound South Broadway. A police spokesperson said police examined laws related to riding “Onewheels” in the street, and could only nd laws that regulated the use of motorized bicycles, not electric skateboards

Motorized bicycles can generally be used on city streets in Colorado, according to Colorado-based Tenge Law Firm, LLC.

Poelman said it’s important for “Onewheel” riders to take every precaution they can to make sure they are visible to drivers, such as lights and re ectors. She said drivers also need to remember to pay attention to the road, stay o their phones and be aware of cyclists and pedestrians.

“We all want to get around the city safely,” she said.

What is causing Colorado’s egg shortage?

BY POR JAIJONGKIT THE COLORADO SUN

While Colorado’s cage-free law may be worsening an egg shortage, other more prominent factors caused it.

Some eastern state hatcheries, where many of Colorado’s birds are sourced, ooded in the spring, according to cagefree chicken farmer Cyrus Koehn of Ault, who noted that the shortage is giving a boost to his Colorado business.

Additionally, a bird u outbreak in July resulted in the culling of almost 1.8 million chickens in Weld County in July and tens of millions more nationwide.

A hot summer and warmer-than-average

fall further hampered chicken productivity, as heat stress causes hens to lay fewer eggs.

Bill Scebbi, executive director of Colorado Egg Producers, which represents ve large commercial egg farms in Colorado, stated the cage-free law is “absolutely not” to blame, pointing instead to the avian u. e law, originally passed in 2020, will take full e ect Jan. 1.

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. e Colorado Sun partners with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-size fact-checks of trending claims.

First class seating on Frontier Airlines? Here it comes

BY SARAH MULHOLLAND CPR NEWS

Frontier Airlines is making a play for luxury travelers.

e Denver-based budget carrier is introducing rst-class seating as part of its effort to revamp its operations and reach new customers. e new seating will roll out next year along with free seat upgrades and unlimited free companion seating for the most frequent iers, Frontier said in a statement.

“Travelers should expect more from their airline and, in 2025, Frontier will deliver as we continue our transformation into the most rewarding airline in the sky,” said Barry Bi e, CEO of Frontier Airlines, in the statement. “We’ve listened to customers, and they want more — more premium options, like rst-class seating, attainable seat upgrades, more free travel for their compan-

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ions, and the ability to use miles on more than just airfare.”

The changes are a departure for an airline that is known for its rock-bottom fares and nofrills service. Frontier, along with other budget carriers, is struggling to compete with big airlines, leading to the changes in its formula. Frontier had a reputation for nickel-anddiming customers with fees that added substantial costs to the fares advertised. Last year, a class action lawsuit led in Florida alleged Frontier gate attendants earned bonuses for charging people additional baggage fees at the gate, among other things. Frontier has since added multiple pricing tiers that included things like checked bags.

Beauty and the Bees

Join Arapahoe County CSU Extension Horticulture Specialist Lisa Mason for a talk about bees and pollinators, Thursday, Dec. 19, 4-5 p.m. at the Aurora Central Library. Lisa manages the Native Bee Watch, a citizen science program that monitors native bees. Learn what you can do in your own yard to build habitat and support pollinators and bees. Register now at https://bit.ly/ACCSUBees

Happy Holidays

All County o ces will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

Aerospace industry makes its way to Parker

Polis announces expansion by Safran Electronics and Defense

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As Colorado continues to be a leader in the aerospace industry, an industrial area near Chamber Road and Compark Boulevard in Parker will be the new home for a sector of Safran Electronics & Defense, a global equipment supplier for defense and space.

“I am thrilled to welcome Safran to the Town of Parker,” said Weldy Feazell, Parker’s director of economic development. “Parker is committed to fostering innovation and growth in our dynamic aerospace community.”

Gov. Jared Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado O ce of Economic Development and International Trade announced Dec. 3 that Safran Electronics and Defense has selected Colorado for expansion.

Joe Bogosian, president and CEO of Safran Defense & Space, Inc. said Colorado is strategically located and is home to an “aerospace ecosystem” that will help advance its commitment to investing in the country and provide capabilities to meet the needs of the U.S. space market.

Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Safran Defense & Space Inc. is a leading provider of solutions designed to address challenges of advanced space missions and national defense. It operates through specialized business units in areas such as space solutions, geospatial arti cial in-

Roadside detection system will flag those crossing solid lines

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e Colorado Department of Transportation is cracking down on drivers that cross the solid lines of Colorado’s Express Lanes ahead of the new year, as penalties for breaking Express Lanes rules will soon take e ect on the I-25 South Gap, I-70 and U.S. 36 corridors.

Douglas County recently shared that the Express Lanes Safety and Toll Enforcement Program — which is managed

telligence and more.

Douglas County worked with partners such as the Colorado O ce of Economic Development and International Trade and the Metro Denver’s Economic Development Commission Colorado Space Coalition to bring the aerospace industry to Parker.

“It was kind of a perfect storm for us,” Parker Mayor Je Toborg said, adding that Parker had the land and it is in close proximity to Lockheed Martin south of Littleton.

Safran aims to open a manufacturing facility in Parker that will deliver electric propulsion thrusters and host Safran’s U.S. team for satellite communications,

and space and ground domain awareness, among other services.

Referring to the site as a “keystone” project, Parker mayor-elect Joshua Rivero told the Parker Chronicle that he is proud to have Safran’s manufacturing operations come to the community.

“ e Town of Parker and Douglas County have identi ed aerospace as one of our key areas of focus for future workforce development,” said Rivero.  e site is also anticipated to create 20 primary jobs in the aerospace industry. ese positions include engineers, technicians and operators.

“Safran not only brings experienced professionals to our region, but it also

opens new avenues for collaboration and development in aerospace technology,” said Feazell. “ eir presence will create exciting opportunities for both residents and businesses.”

Aerospace

in Colorado Safran stated it chose Colorado for its “world class” aerospace ecosystem, workforce and supply chain.

With companies like Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Boeing concentrated in the state, Colorado has the nation’s second-largest aerospace economy, according to Metro Denver Aerospace Industry.

“Over the last ve years, Colorado’s aerospace industry has seen 30% growth and now employs over 240,000 workers,” Eve Lieberman, executive director of the O ce of Economic Development and International Trade said in a statement.  is is further emphasized by a November report from the O ce of Economic Development and International Trade. It stated, within the past two decades, Colorado’s aerospace industry grew by nearly 88%, demonstrating how prevalent the aerospace industry is in the state.

In addition to Colorado Springs being the home to the U.S. Space Command and the U.S. Space Force’s Space Operations Command, there are about 200 Colorado companies – 65 in Denver –that are participating in NASA’s Artemis program that plans to return Americans to the moon.

Colorado brought $22.8 billion in federal aerospace funding to companies headquartered in the state, according to the November report.

State to enforce Express Lane violations

by a government-owned business within CDOT — will be implementing advanced roadway technology to identify drivers entering and exiting Express Lanes outside of designated areas.

e roadside detection system pinpoints vehicles weaving over solid white lines in Express Lanes using sensors, cameras and software.

e system was rst introduced in Colorado last year on the I-70 Mountain Express Lane corridor and has since expanded to the C-470 and North I-25 Express Lanes.

“ is technology has already reduced violations by 80% in the corridors where we’ve developed it,” Tim Hoover, a CDOT

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A warning period began on Dec. 1. is means drivers on the I-25 South Gap from south Castle Rock to Monument, on I-70 between I-25 and Chambers Road, and on U.S. 36 between Federal Boulevard and Table Mesa Drive will receive a warning for entering or exiting the Express Lanes outside of designated areas.

is enforcement will start with a 30day grace period, during which warnings will be mailed to the registered address of the vehicle.

e warning period will end on Jan 1, which is when violators will receive nes known as civil penalties. According to the state, civil penalties for violating the Express Lane rules will start at $75 if paid within 20 days. If the ne is not paid within 20 days, the ne increases to $150.

Over the years, CDOT has seen that weaving over the solid lines between Express Lanes and the general purpose lanes

cause crashes as drivers may not anticipate other vehicles to suddenly cross over the lines in front of them, forcing them to react quickly, according to CDOT.  e release from CDOT said that this behavior “signi cantly increases crash risks due to the speed di erential between vehicles in the Express Lanes and those in the general purpose lanes.”

Vehicles should only enter or exit Express Lanes at clearly marked points where there is signage and dashed lines.

According to CDOT’s website, a dashed line may be paired with a solid white line on some Express Lane corridors. In those cases, the driver can only enter the Express Lanes if they are closest to the dashed line. If the solid line is on the driver’s side, they cannot cross.

“More than 90% of drivers using Express Lanes follow the rules and don’t cross the solid lines,” Hoover said in a statement.

“Unfortunately, the small percentage that do weave endanger themselves and everyone else.”

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Englewood’s Velosoul Cyclery to close in January

Owner will keep ‘butts on bikes’ in new role as outside sales rep

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After 13 years of serving the community with expert repairs, quality bikes and a passion for cycling, Englewood’s Velosoul Cyclery is getting ready to gear down.

Owner of the shop and biking enthusiast, Zach Hepner said the store will continue to provide bikes, parts and maintenance for customers until the end of January.

“Costs are rising, margins are shrinking, revenue and customers are shrinking and it’s just kind of insolvent, so I am moving on,” Hepner said. “I’ve done it for 13 years, and been in bike shops for 20 years, and it’s just time for new endeavors.”

Hepner said since announcing the closure of the store, people have responded well.

“Lots of people have come and helped us clear out some of the bikes. I think I have 36 new ones left,” Hepner said. “Some people are really sad, but I’ve done this mostly for the community for a long time and if you want to make a million dollars in the bike industry, you have to make

two million.”

shop, Hepner said he will remain in the cycling industry.

“I am going to be an outside sales rep for one of the manufacturers we sell,” Hepner said. “So I am still going to help keep butts on bikes, but I am also going to be a y shing guide with two di erent out tters.”

Hepner said he looks forward to helping keep people outside and o screens.

While he’s ready for the next

Particularly, Hepner said he’ll miss “giving life to new bikes and giving life to people who are riding those bikes.”

Longtime customer Drucie Haddock, who’s been loyal to Velosoul for about a decade, said she loves Hepner and is sad to see him go.

“I feel very sad about Velosoul closing,” Haddock said. “I will miss my interactions with Zach. He is such a personable

and smart individual. He makes you feel like your bicycling needs are of primary importance. He is someone you would be honored to call your friend.”

Velosoul initially opened with di erent owners near Washington Park in Denver, and Hepner ended up purchasing the business and relocating it to Englewood.

“Our rst o cial day in Englewood was Valentine’s Day of 2020,” Hepner said. “So we had about a month before the pan-

demic to kind of get a feel for the neighborhood.”

During the pandemic, Hepner said everything was wacky but the shop had a huge year of sales as people were getting outside more. However, after that year, Hepner said things started to decline.

“ e bike industry is cannibalizing itself and the market just kind of shrunk after that,” Hepner said. “ It’s just been kind of a challenging experience to run a business.”

He explained it’s di cult to compete with entities that sell bikes directly to their customers that may be cheaper, but not the quality he has to o er.

However, despite the challenges, Hepner said the aspect he has enjoyed most about being in the industry is helping to put “butts on bikes” and the bene ts of that.

“Getting out and being active is really good,” Hepner said. “I’ve helped people nurse through injuries. I’m pretty good at xing bikes for people and helping people gure out the types of bikes they need.”

Hepner encourages people to support their local bike shops and said Velosoul will continue to sell and x bikes until its doors close.

Velosoul Cyclery is located at 3751 S. Broadway in Englewood. For more information, visit www. velosoul.com.

Owner of Velosoul Cyclery Zach Hepner stands in his shop in Englewood, which will close at the end of January.

PHOTO BY ELISABETH SLAY

Trail of Lights shines bright for the holidays at Chatfield Farms

BY SUZIE GLASSMAN

For those seeking holiday magic, the Trail of Lights at Chat eld Farms is lighting up the season with a dazzling display of sparkling lights. Now in its 16th year, the event welcomed more than 50,000 visitors in 2023, cementing its place as a favorite destination for families and holiday enthusiasts across the region.

“ is year, we have over a million LED lights strung through-

out the trail, all supporting our sustainability mission,” said Erin Bird, associate director of communications for the Denver Botanic Gardens.

Installation begins each October after the Pumpkin Festival wraps up, continuing until the opening in late November.

“We reuse many of the decorations year to year, and we always try to bring something new — whether it’s a feature tree in a new color or a completely fresh display,” Bird said.

e feature tree, which glows in a di erent color each year, has become a highlight for returning visitors. As far as which colors they choose, Bird said, “It’s just the whim of the team.”

“We know there are a lot of people who come back every year, so we like to make it a fresh experience,” Bird said.  is year’s additions include a massive illuminated Christmas tree sculpture and interactive displays like the music-synced treehouse play area.

Bird explained that guests can stroll a mile-long loop or take a shorter route. On select nights, the Holiday Market o ers local crafts, gifts, and specialty foods, adding an extra layer of festivity.

According to Bird, the Trail of Lights isn’t just about holiday cheer. It’s part of a broader effort to highlight Chat eld Farms’ year-round appeal. From its July Lavender Festival to the Pumpkin Festival in October and yearround wildlife viewing, the farm provides outdoor experiences for

every season.

“ ere’s something special here, whether it’s seeing the gardens come alive in the spring or catching a glimpse of migrating birds,” Bird added.

Running through Jan. 5, the Trail of Lights invites visitors to bask in the season’s glow while enjoying a quintessential Colorado experience. Tickets and additional details are available on the Trail of Lights website at www. botanicgardens.org/events/special-events/trail-lights.

More than 50,000 people visited the Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms in 2023. PHOTOS COURTESY OF DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS. PHOTO © SCOTT DRESSEL-MARTIN

Visitors follow an illuminated trail through the Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms.

Bright orange and blue lights illuminate one section of the path at Chatfield Farms.

CCM owner starts printing press operations in Colorado

National Trust for Local News facility hopes to provide an a ordable production option for other newspaper owners

STAFF REPORT

Colorado Community Media’s 25 weekly and monthly newspapers are now being printed at e Trust Press, a commercial printing facility in northeast Denver launched by the National Trust for Local News to address the skyrocketing costs of producing local news in Colorado.  Printing costs for CCM’s newspapers have risen more than 60% in the past two years. After the Gannett-owned printer in Pueblo closed in the summer of 2023, the nonpro t National Trust for Local News — which owns Colorado Community Media — began looking for more long-term and a ordable solutions.

e project to stand up a new printing facility, named e Trust Press, spanned nearly a year.

“We’re excited that this path-breaking idea is nally a reality in Colorado,” said Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro, CEO and cofounder of the National Trust. “Print newspapers are still valued, particularly in rural and underrepresented communities. We are proud to launch this a ordable and sustainable printing solution that will strengthen local and ethnic news organizations across Colorado.”

e new press plans to begin printing dozens of other local and ethnic newspapers in the new year. e Trust Press is

estimated to save local publishers at least $500,000 in 2025 compared to existing printing options, according to the National Trust.

e Trust Press was made possible by philanthropic support from the Colorado Media Project, Bohemian Foundation, Gates Family Foundation and e Colorado Trust. e National Trust is continuing to fundraise to support the Trust Press, with roughly $700,000 remaining to reach the project’s overall goal of $1.7 million.

“Gates Family Foundation is grateful for the partners that rallied to make this new printing solution possible,” said omas A. Gougeon, president of Gates Family Foundation. “While the future of news is digital, a local and a ordable way to support print publications is an essential bridge to that future. We hope that this press will support smaller, local publishers on the Front Range in a way that is more a ordable, more mission aligned, and more supportive of the local news ecosystem in Colorado.”

e centerpiece of the Trust Press is a four-tower DGM 430 Press purpose-built for the smaller print runs that most local independent publishers now demand. e printing facility has already created ve full-time jobs, with more expected in 2025.

“We have heard from so many local publishers here in Colorado who are struggling to nd an a ordable printing solution, and I am excited to serve them at the Trust Press,” said Kevin Smalley, director of the Trust Press. “We have a great team and rst-rate facility in place. We’re already printing 100,000 copies per week and will soon o er a ordable printing services that support a wide range of

publications and the communities they serve.”

Smalley, who previously was vice president of operations for e Daily Gazette in Schenectady, New York, joined CCM earlier this year to oversee the stand-up of the new press facility. Publishers or commercial printing customers interested in the Trust Press are encouraged to email printing@coloradocommunitymedia.com for more information.

Colorado Community Media, the nonpro t a liate of the National Trust for Local News, operates two dozen weekly and monthly publications in and around the Denver metro area. e National Trust, founded in 2021 in Colorado, owns and operates more than 60 newspapers across Maine, Colorado and Georgia — critical sources of community news that serve nearly 40 counties and some ve million people.

The centerpiece of The Trust Press, located in northeast Denver, is a four-tower DGM 430 Press purpose-built for smaller print runs.

PHOTO BY LINDA SHAPLEY

Finishing strong and starting stronger

AWINNING

s the year draws to a close, it’s natural to re ect on how we’ve spent the past months and prepare for what lies ahead. is time of year holds a unique rhythm, one that challenges us to nish strong while simultaneously setting the stage to start the new year even stronger. In my career, I’ve been fortunate to work alongside individuals who exemplify an unwavering work ethic. eir example serves as a reminder that the choices we make in these critical weeks can set the tone for short- and long-term success. When it comes to year-end productivity, people tend to fall into three categories. First are the “hibernating bears,” who mentally check out, believing the end of the year is a time to coast. ey avoid new challenges, choosing to “wake up” in January, often starting from scratch.

At the other end of the spectrum are the “eager beavers” who work tirelessly, maximizing every moment. ese individuals are determined to squeeze every bit of opportunity out of the year while positioning themselves for a solid start to the next.

Somewhere in between are those who nd balance, resting and recharging while also seizing pockets of productivity. ey understand the value of entering the new year refreshed yet prepared, blending thoughtful re ection with strategic action.

How often do we set resolutions in January, particularly around tness, only to face the harsh reality of starting cold? Imagine if we began today, taking small steps toward our goals and gradually building strength and endurance. By January’s arrival, the initial hurdles are behind us, and we’re miles ahead of where we would have been. is principle applies equally to professional endeavors. For those in sales, the last month of the year is a critical period, yet it’s often underestimated. e hibernating salesperson may believe their prospects are too busy or disinterested during the holidays. But this mindset ignores a key truth: when we snooze, we lose.

On the other hand, the eager beaver salesperson sees the holiday season as an opportunity. ey know that creativity and persistence can turn December into a month of signi cant wins. Whether it’s closing deals, setting up January meetings, or identifying personal and professional growth areas, they stay proactive while others are idle.

Here are some practical strategies to nish strong: Focus on Follow-Up: Revisit leads and opportunities that may have gone quiet earlier in the year. e end of the year often brings a sense of urgency for decision-makers trying to nalize budgets or achieve annual goals.

Get Creative with Outreach: Use the holiday season to connect personally. Sending thoughtful messages or small tokens of appreciation can keep you top of mind and build goodwill. Set the Table for January: Book meetings now for the start of the new year. Prospects and clients often plan ahead, and securing time on their calendars ensures you hit the ground running.

Re ect and Plan: Take stock of your wins and lessons from the past year. Identify areas for growth and create a roadmap for development in 2025.

Maintain Balance: Rest and recharge when needed. Burnout won’t serve you well in the long term, so nd moments to relax and refocus while staying productive. e way you nish this year directly impacts how you begin the next. Just as athletes maintain conditioning during the o -season, professionals who stay engaged in December enter January with momentum. ey’ve already overcome the inertia that plagues those who wait until the clock strikes midnight to get started.

Let’s commit to nishing this year with intention and enthusiasm. Let’s maximize every opportunity, nurture every relationship, and embrace the chance to improve. And when the new year arrives, let’s start stronger. I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we nish strong and start even stronger, 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.

VOICES

AWORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT

Lighthouses in our lives

tion when you venture too close to the rocks that can hamper your journey.

fter a trip along the coast of Lake Michigan, I became intrigued by lighthouses and spent some time learning about these amazing torches. ey have existed for centuries; the Egyptians created the rst lighthouse 2,300 years ago. ey come in di erent shapes and sizes and can be seen in stunning places. Lighthouses must be nearly indestructible, give direction to the voyager, and protect vessels from unseen dangers lurking just below the water’s surface. e three most important parts of a lighthouse are the type of light used to attract attention, the location of the lighthouse protecting ships from danger, and the foundation upon which the structure is built.

As I read more about these buildings, I thought about how, in our sometimes complicated and downright confusing world, we as human beings need lighthouses, something or someone to give us direction and protection from unseen dangers. ree questions helped me wrap my head around the idea of lighthouses in our lives.

What light shines for you in a way that you will never miss? Is it family, friends, mornings? Is it the promise of health or maybe just the comfort of knowing things will work out? Whatever the light, it must catch your attention no matter how di cult the situation or how big the storm.

What is your lighthouse protecting you from hitting? Are your dangers discouragement, fear, anger, disappointment, or does something else present a greater peril? Knowing the dangers you are avoiding lets you know your lighthouse is in the right spot. e goal of your lighthouse is to catch your atten-

What is the foundation upon which your lighthouse is built? Is it faith? Is it family? Is it friends? Or is it some combination of all of these and a few other things? ere are all sorts of stories of lighthouses failing. ere is even a top 10 list of most endangered lighthouses published by MapQuest Travel. Most lighthouses that fail do so because of issues with the foundation. As the ground under the lighthouse erodes the structure cannot stand. It is only with a strong base that the lighthouse accomplishes its goal.

At rst glance, it may seem strange for a column about encouragement to suggest you think about lighthouses, but in introspection, we sometimes nd the greatest treasures. Taking time to think about this idea allows you to celebrate the supports and protections surrounding you. It also allows you to look for ways to create the type of support you need if it is not there.

If you take time to think about this idea of a lighthouse, I would love to hear about the supports surrounding you. As always, I hope that you will nd inspiration in my words and share those words of encouragement with those who need it. I would love to hear from you as you nd helpful morsels in these columns and as you nd ways to encourage those around you. I can be contacted at jim.roome@ gmail.com.

Jim Roome lives in Arvada with his wife Beth. He spent 34 years in public education. Lessons learned from the one two punch of being diagnosed with MS shortly before his best friend was diagnosed with terminal cancer led him into a new pursuit as a freelance writer and speaker. He uses his life experiences and love of stories to inspire, educate and encourage local, national and international audiences.

The winter of our discontent

IJERRY FABYANIC

OBITUARIES

fondly recall the tour I took of Hearst’s Castle on the California coast. I hadn’t planned on it, but when I saw how the woman at the welcome center, after I told her I had just watched “Citizen Kane,” hu ed about how the movie was NOT a fair representation of newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst’ life, I couldn’t resist. I have to admit I was not disappointed. e tour was quite interesting. I entered the hallowed bedrooms where the rich and famous slept, gazed at magni cent works of art and statuary and learned that Hearst nally resorted to cutting o David Niven from the bar. Apparently he was a lush.

However, the most striking part of the tour for me came at the end when we were herded into Hearst’s lm room where he would do private, rst-run showings of Hollywood lms. Our guide stated Hearst invited and entertained a wide breadth of stars and artists. All were welcome except one.

“Who do you think it was?” he asked ohandedly.

Stirred from my reverie, I clicked around on my heels and without hesitation said, “John Steinbeck.”

I was both right and delighted not because I knew that factoid but because it wasn’t hard to surmise. Steinbeck was brutally cutting toward the mega-rich, especially Hearst, and Hearst hated him passionately.

It’s not hard to imagine why: Steinbeck ripped away the veneer Hearst and many of the uber-wealthy of that time cloaked themselves with and hid behind. In so doing, he exposed not only them but also us in our complicity by venerating them and allowing them to get away with pretty much anything they want. He laid bare the corruption in their souls and the proclivity for it in ours. For then as it is now, it was about strength and success, success de ned by wealth, power and status. If you’re looking for adventure or romance in a novel or getting lost in a whodunit, John Steinbeck is not your author. But if you dare take a peek into an unsettling side of the human soul, he’s your guide. And there’s no place better to start with than “ e Winter of Our Discontent.”

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As he watches the drama unfold he’s the center of, it slowly dawns on Ethan Allen Hawley, the story’s protagonist, that strength and success are seemingly above reproach, above morality and criticism. He wonders though if there is a “check in men” that “stops or punishes” but concludes there isn’t and that the only punishment meted out in that moral universe is for failure.

It’s a pathetic ethical and moral code, but it is quintessentially American, encoded in the American ethos by Hearst and his uber-wealthy contemporaries, the so-called Titans of Industry. Success at all cost or else you’re red. And not only literally, but guratively in your private life because it’ll be well known that you’re a loser.

Wanting to be careful with a spoiler alert for those who haven’t read the novel, I won’t provide the context of the following. But I hope if you read or reread the book, you’ll take your time, slow-read, and highlight the exchange Ethan has toward the end of the story.

After surveying the ruin that has transpired, Ethan wryly observes what’s covered up, for the perps and their solicitous followers and acolytes, doesn’t exist. Hide it, ignore it, talk over or away from it, and poof, it’s gone, it never happened.

Ethan is disgusted and deeply shaken by the rot, the moral dissoluteness that solidi ed in those around him, including the ones he loves most. But he’s more unnerved by how he, after the seed was planted, allowed it to fester and grow within himself. Alluding to the biblical admonition about the wages of sin, Ethan plaintively asks, “Has sin gone on strike for a wage raise?” Sin being the unethical, immoral, unbridled pursuit of success, power and status.

While reconnecting with his Moral North Star, Ethan remembers that in the end, all anyone has and leaves as a legacy is their integrity, dignity and reputation, which, as Ben Franklin reminded us, is like glass: easily cracked and never well mended.

Despaired, Ethan must decide what to do about his moral quandary. What action does he take? Read the book in this, the winter of our discontent, and thou shalt knowest the answer.

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

Obituary for Kathy Valore

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April 2, 1934 - November 20, 2024

Katherine Lavetta Valore, 90, beloved mother, grandmother, and Littleton community pillar passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 20th in Englewood, Colorado. A family service and burial for Kathy was on December 7th at the Littleton Cemetery with Edward Haynes o ciating.

Born on a ranch near Westcli e, Colorado on April 2, 1934, Kathy was the daughter of Willfred and Bessie Harrold. Kathy graduated from Golden High School in Golden, CO (class of 1952) where she was an active cheerleader and made lifelong friends.

In the early 1970s, Kathy and her family mymoved to Bellevue, Washington, where she became known for her sel essness and dedication to others. During this time, Kathy passionately coached girls’ soccer and basketball, inspiring young athletes with her leadership and commitment to teamwork. Her impact on those she coached remains a cherished memory for many in the Bellevue community.

Kathy met her future husband, Richard J. “Dick” Valore, while working at the Colorado School of Mines where he was studying chemical engineering. eir shared values and love for life brought them together. ey married on August 28 of 1953, in Littleton, Colorado, beginning a partnership that would last nearly six decades. Together, Kathy and Dick built a life centered around family, hard work, and their community.

In 1973, Kathy and Dick took over Valore Hardware (purchased in 1917 by A.J. Valore).

Jeanie Oakley, age 86 (born Wilma Jean Downey) of Englewood, CO passed away November 30, 2024 in Littleton, CO after a long illness. She was born in Wray, CO to Jack and Sophie Downey as the youngest of 10 siblings, with 3 sisters and 6 brothers.

Together, they ran the family-owned hardware store for 32 years, earning a reputation for exceptional customer service and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. eir commitment to the business and the community made Valore Hardware the oldest, continuously operating business in Littleton, a business that had been a cornerstone of Littleton for over 88 years, until their retirement in 2005.

Kathy’s life was a testament to love, service, and resilience. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, known for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering support of her family. Kathy had an innate ability to make everyone feel special, and she had a unique gift for connecting with people. She cherished spending time with her children and grandchildren, always o ering wisdom, laughter, and a loving presence in their lives.

Kathy is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dick, who passed away in 2011, and her sister, Betty Lee Allison, who passed in 1974. She is survived by her three children, Richard H. Valore (Robin), Samuel Valore, David Valore (Chris), and her grandchildren: Adam Valore, Michael Valore, Nicholas Valore, Andryia Valore iret, Aiden Valore, and Sydney Valore. Kathy’s legacy will continue through her children and grandchildren, who carry forward her love, values, and spirit. In lieu of owers, the family asks that donations be made to e Namaste Angel’s Foundation in memory of Kathy.

Kathy will be deeply missed, but her memory will live on in the countless lives she touched with her generosity, kindness, and love

Jeanie married Wayne Oakley of nearby Benkelman, NE in 1956. ey moved back and forth between Colorado and California twice, before settling down in 1961 to raise their three children in Englewood, CO. Jeanie and Wayne’s home was always open to their children and grandchildren, extended family, and friends. is

was especially true of the home they built together on Mariposa Drive in 1979.

Jeanie was preceded in death by her parents, and nearly all of her siblings and in-laws. She is survived by her husband Wayne Oakley, her children Katherine (Jim) Johnson, Ron (Sherry) Oakley and Lisa (Matt) Meeks, her sister Bernice Muller, grandchildren Matt, Kara, Evan, Annie and Emmie, and many nieces & nephews across the country.

For more about Jeanie and the planned celebration of life, please visit: www.ellisfamilyservices.com

VALORE Katherine Lavetta “Kathy” (Harrold) Valore

OAKLEY

Jeanie Oakley 1938 – 2024

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Anthony Dominguez and Nate Harner have worked plenty of jobs and some have been ful lling. Dominguez was a medical caregiver and Harner is a musician in Fort Collins.

But both men were caught a little o guard by the accolades heaped on them after they started installing Christmas lights this fall for Humbug Holiday Lighting. e north metro company’s motto is “All e Magic Without e Hassle” and people are more than joyful to let Humbug take the complicated and sometimes dangerous task of hanging Christmas lights out of their hands.

“People are just so happy to see us,” said Dominguez, who recently carefully lined up a string of colorful lights outside a home in north Broom eld. “ ey are so grateful ... it just seems what we do makes people smile.”

“One customer was so happy for what we did for them, she baked us a plate of cookies,” Harner said. “I have never seen that before.” is is Humbug’s rst year in the Christmas lighting business, and owner Brad Goins said he is still dealing with the joy he is spreading.

“I’ve enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would,” Goins said. “ ey are all just so incredibly excited to see us. It’s just something super special for them.”

As of late November, Humbug had serviced 60 homes. Most are in the north Denver metro area, but Goins thinks the company’s reach will soon stretch further south and beyond.

“ is business is going to grow. ere is such a demand,” he said.

Natalie — the Broom eld homeowner — said she and her family have hung Christmas lights for the past 15 years. is year, her husband announced he no longer wanted to take the risk.

“He’s afraid of heights, and he didn’t want to do it anymore,” she said.

Natalie, who asked that her last name not be used, contacted Humbug, which relies on online marketing as well as signs planted on the side of roadways to advertise their services. “ is is so great. You guys are great,” Natalie told the Humbug crew. “... e best part is that no one has to be hurt.”

Goins said worries over safety usually prompt people to call for his company’s services. It has led to the overall growth of the Christmas light industry in Colorado and elsewhere, Goins said.

“People call and say, ‘You really do this?’” Goins said. “A lot of people still don’t realize we’re out there.”

A typical installation may take up to four hours and the price tag to let professionals handle the work also widely varies, according to Goins and other light installers contacted by Colorado Community Media.

A two-story home may cost about $500 to decorate, especially if it has been tted for lights before. Some larger and more elaborate homes may cost a few thousand to t.

But many homeowners and businesses are more willing to pay for the installation just so they can forgo the hassles of hanging their own lights.

“When we do it, that means for homeowners there is no more climbing ladders or untangling lights. Who wants to do that during the holidays?” Goins said.

Most of the people who call for professional light installers are wives who no longer want their husbands climbing ladders and potentially hurting themselves, said Chris Rhodes, co-owner of Window Genie, which hangs Christmas lights in Arvada, Brighton, Denver, Eastlake and Wheat Ridge.

Brad Goins of Humbug Christmas Lights uses a pole to decorate a tree with Christmas lights. PHOTO BY MONTE WHALEY

LIGHTS

e company just nished decorating a home in Greenwood Village for “a few thousand dollars,” Rhodes said.

“A lot of guys say ‘Oh no, I can do it. I can do it,’” Rhodes said. “ e wives are saying ‘Well, let’s get someone else to do it.’”

A generational shift is also fueling the growth of professional Christmas cheer installers, Goins said.

Baby boomers are aging out of stringing lights, especially for homes that are more than one story, he said.

“ e generations after baby boomers are more than willing to let someone else do it for them,” Goins said. “Plus, they want to do something elaborate, something they can be proud of.”

Humbug professionals consult with homeowners before they start work on a home, Goins said.

“Professionals create a stunning and customized lighting design tailored to your home’s unique architecture,” states the Humbug website.

Humbug workers do the installation, takedown and storage.

“Licensed, insured, and OSHA-certied technicians ensure the job is done safely, reducing the risk of accidents,” according to the Humbug website.

“ e company uses commercialgrade lights and materials that are more durable and brighter than standard store-bought lights,” Goins said.

Some homeowners bring out their own lights and o er to let Humbug use those instead, Goins said.

“We always say no,” he said. “ ey almost always have some lights that are broken and need to be replaced.”

Humbug will also adjust or repair their display as needed to keep their house displays looking ideal, he said.

“We take a lot of pride in what we do and we want to make our customers happy,” Goins said.

Many of Window Genie’s 100 or so Christmas light customers are those who already use the company’s window cleaning services, Rhodes said.

Christmas light installation is the second most lucrative part of the business, said Rhodes, adding that by anksgiving the company is done with Yuletide services.

“It’s become a big part of our business,” Rhodes said. “We get customers coming back every year, wanting the whole Christmas treatment.”

Window Genie — based out of ornton — installs LED lights, programmable RGB lights and remote-controlled lights, Rhodes said.   e company also o ers a three-year, no-worries warranty on all maintenance and storage of customer lights. Window Genie’s methods are more meticulous than the typical “Uncle Bob” approach of just wrapping up lights in a haphazard manner and tossing them into a corner of the basement or work shed, Rhodes said.

Each customer’s strand is carefully wrapped up and includes a small map that informs installers where each light goes next year, Rhodes said.

Window Genie also carefully screens employees for their ladder skills, he said.

“If we see someone white knuckle a ladder, we won’t use them,” Rhodes said. FROM PAGE 14

The Humbug Holiday Lighting crew of Nate Harner, owner Brad Goins and Anthony Dominguez pose before starting work on a house in Broomfield.

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Anthony Dominguez of Humbug Christmas Lighting helps put up a string of holiday lights.

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Englewood police arrested three people after a disturbance that included multiple gunshots but no injuries at the Avalon apartment complex, located at the intersection of Broadway and

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ELA and EMS,” Hart said.  Hart said it’s still common for those outside the district, or for district residents who don’t have students enrolled at either school, to assume that there is a good middle school and a bad middle school.

“ at’s really just not the case,”

Hart said. “We have two schools that work together. Students this year are fully blended into all classes together. e scores, though, reported to the (Colorado Department of Education) are still reported separately even though they’re taught by the same teachers.”

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Police were dispatched to the complex at 3650 S. Broadway around 2:30 a.m. on Nov. 29, the day after anksgiving, on a report of a large disturbance and shots red.

Police contacted several people who were involved at the scene and found no injuries or

ing next to “insu cient data,” while ELA has a preliminary “performance plan” rating, which is the highest.

She pointed out that if the schools were combined into one, that school would be close to “high improvement” which means that if combined, ELA and EMS as one unit would be meeting a lot of the criteria the state requires to determine if a school is performing well.

The consideration process

In its Nov. 19 meeting, the school board approved on rst reading a new policy,Board Policy FCB, which outlines the process for consolidating, merging, phasing out or closing a school.

According to the Colorado Department of Education website, every year schools and districts receive performance ratings to inform communities on how well the schools are doing. ese reports are called School Performance Frameworks and District Performance Frameworks.

Hart said while the schools are blended and students at both schools have equal opportunities, it’s challenging to explain the situation at EMS and ELA, especially when it comes to their School Performance Frameworks reports.

Hart said EMS has a preliminary “turnaround plan” rating which is the second-lowest rat-

“Having this policy in place will guide the inquiry work the board conducts regarding the consolidation, merger, phaseout or closing of a school in the future,” Polzin said.

e policy also lists the de nitions of the di erent options the board can select when deciding what happens to EMS and ELA.  ose de nitions include the following:

“Consolidation – the act or process of combining two or more schools into a single entity, within one building, creating an entirely new school. Neither school(s) maintains its original name or independent identity; instead, it creates a new school with a new identity. e consolidated school combines re-

Police located the eeing vehicle, stopped it, and took multiple people into custody.

Police investigating the incident learned that it had largely taken place inside the Avalon clubhouse, which was heavily damaged. O cers determined that a ght had broken out in the

sources, faculty, and students from both schools, establishing a single, uni ed administration and structure.”

“Merge – the act or process of one school absorbing the other. One of the schools retains the identity, name, and operations, while the other school ceases to exist as a separate entity.”

“Phase-out – the act or process of gradually closing a school over time. e phase-out process involves stopping new admissions and each year, the school serves fewer students until the last enrolled class graduates or transfers out. During a phaseout, grade levels are discontinued one by one, and sta and resources are gradually reduced.”

“School closure – the act or process of closing a school.”

The next steps

During the Nov. 19 meeting, the board also approved a timeline for its planned decisionmaking process, which they intend to complete at the March 4 meeting.

From December to January, the board will be gathering input from the community regarding

clubhouse and a suspect who has not yet been identi ed red a shot inside. e ght then spilled outside, where the suspect red

Ultimately six people were detained to be interviewed by Englewood police detectives, and three were arrested on various charges and booked into the Arapahoe County jail.

At press time the investigation was continuing as police sought to determine who red the shots.

the possible merger.

“ e board will continue to seek community input through community gatherings, School Accountability Committee meetings, town halls, a survey and formal recommendations that may include the Long Range Planning Committee, student group(s), administration, district leadership and the District Accountability Committee,” Polzin said.

e timeline also shows the board will hear recommendations in February from stakeholders in the community.

A nal decision is expected to be made in March and if it’s applicable, a committee will be formed to name the school depending on the board decision.

Additionally, the timeline shows that if it’s needed, the district will “move forward with climate and culture work to bring the community together” from March until June.

“Both EMS and ELA hold cherished places in our community, and the voices of students and sta are essential in guiding decisions that directly a ect them,” Polzin said.

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e Dec. 5 edition included an error about upgrades to Englewood parks after the passage of a bond question. Several parks will get new irrigation systems

at a total cost of $3 million and drought-tolerant plants at a total cost of $500,000, not just Pirates Cove.  e story has been corrected online.

The Avalon apartment complex, previously known as Alta Cherry Hills and Bell Cherry Hills, stands at 3650 S. Broadway in Englewood, the former site of Flood Middle School.

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Oil and gas companies submitted false data

Regulators first became aware of potential falsification in July, and the ECMC is investigating the data submitted for approximately 350 sites, all of which are located in Weld County. FILE PHOTO BY BELEN WARD

Regulators

first

became aware of potential data manipulation in July

BY CHASE WOODRUFF COLORADO NEWSLINE

Two consulting rms working for a trio of Colorado oil and gas giants submitted falsi ed data about the environmental conditions at hundreds of locations in Weld County, regulators alleged in a public hearing Nov. 26.

Julie Murphy, director of the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission, told the agency’s ve-member

board of commissioners that employees of two rms, Eagle Environmental and Tasman Geosciences, “created false laboratory data and reports” relating to soil and groundwater contamination, which were submitted to the ECMC as part of spill cleanup and site remediation procedures between 2021 and summer 2024.

Murphy said regulators rst became aware of potential falsi cation in July, and the ECMC is investigating the data submitted for approximately 350 sites, all of which are located in Weld County. In an emailed statement, the ECMC said that its “awareness of the scale of the issue grew over time.” e agency “determined that urgent noti cation was not warranted,” Murphy told commissioners. “ e falsi ed data does not present a

new or increased risk to public welfare, safety or the environment,” she said. “It does mean, in some instances, that the duration a spill will impact the environment may be extended.”

e ECMC, formerly known as the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, regulates all oil and gas operations within the state. Its health, safety and environmental rules have undergone a comprehensive update in the wake of a 2019 reform lawpassed by Colorado lawmakers.

“I am disappointed in the actions of a few consultants to oil and gas operators who have undermined the industry’s ability to meet their regulatory obligations,” Dan Gibbs, executive director of the Colorado

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Hop on and see the sights in downtown Castle Rock

In the downtown Castle Rock area, catch free trolley rides and enjoy the Castle Rock holiday lights.

e trolley will run a continuous loop starting at the Encore public parking garage entrance on South Street between Wilcox and Perry streets, drive north on Wilcox Street to 6th Street and stop at the entrance to the Douglas County School District parking lot on 6th Street between Wilcox and Perry streets.

e full loop from either stop back to the same stop takes about 10 minutes, and half of the loop just to the other stop takes about ve minutes.

e free rides run from 5-7 p.m. every Monday and Tuesday evening until Dec. 30. (Note: No rides Dec. 24).

For more information, see downtowncastlerock.com/holiday-trolley-rides.

Get outside in the holiday season

Join a South Platte Park naturalist on a guided walk on New Year’s Day. e event will take you on a relaxing nature walk where you can enjoy scenic river views and look for wildlife.

dogs, ants and the Christmas chicken. Rodolfo must coax his dog to kiss him three times!

e event is for families with children of all ages and will run from 11-11:45 a.m on Dec. 27 at Bemis Public Library in Littleton.

Come Sit N’ Knit in Englewood

Whether you’re an expert or don’t know how to cast on knitting stitches, this group could be just what you’re looking for, an event listing for Englewood Public Library says.

Come to the library to build your skills, share your knowledge and make new friends.

Meet on the west deck of Carson Nature Center at 3000 W. Carson Drive in Littleton. e event runs from 9-10:30 a.m. Cost is $10 and the walk is about 1.5 miles. Dress for the forecast, and binoculars or cameras are suggested. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult. No pets, please. Call 303-798-5131 or see tinyurl.com/ NatureWalkSouthSuburban for registration information.

One-man Christmas play comes to Littleton

e event runs from 6-7 p.m. Dec. 18. e library sits northeast of Santa Fe Drive and Hampden Avenue, o Inca Street.

Agriculture teaching kit available for classrooms

Students across Colorado have the opportunity to learn about the profound impact that agricultural gure Dr. John Matsushima has had on modern farming and ranching practices through the new book “Cattle, Corn and Courage.”

Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom’s annual literacy project is o ering classrooms statewide a free kit lled with interactive activities and corresponding educational resources to teach students about Colorado agriculture.

For 2025, two class kits will be available — one for elementary-level students and one for middle and high school students.

in Denver.

Colorado Foundation for Agriculture is a nonpro t and serves prekindergarten through 12th grade formal and informal education across Colorado.

For details about the di erent kits available, visit colorado.agclassroom.org/ teaching/literacy. Deadline to sign up is Jan. 20 or until kit requests are maxed out.

What’s going on at Lone Tree Arts Center e Lone Tree Arts Center is putting on several upcoming events. Here’s a sampling. For registration, see the links below or call 720-509-1000.

• Dec. 17 — 6:30 p.m. — Experience the Inspire Music Art’s children’s choir and orchestra in their Christmas Celebration. ey are showcasing the talents of the many students as they grow in their musical journey. To register, visit tinyurl. com/ChildrensChoirLoneTree.

• Dec. 18 — 1:30 p.m. — Denver Brass Holiday brings their trumpets, horns and tubas for a resounding celebration of the holiday season. is concert will feature favorite holiday tunes, from the warm and nostalgic to the bright and joyous, including Denver Brass’ brand new arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker.” To reserve tickets, visit tinyurl.com/ BrassHolidayLoneTree.

for a Tony for her role as Eurydice in “Hadestown,” according to the Lone Tree Arts Center website. To reserve tickets, see tinyurl.com/BroadwayEvaLoneTree.

‘Sparkle and Stroll’ in downtown Littleton Come to downtown Littleton for a season lled with festive events and sparkling lights.

And brighten your holiday season — one stamp at a time. Shop, dine and collect stamps on a Sparkle and Stroll card by purchasing from local merchants. You’ll be entered to win prizes when you turn in your stamped card by Dec. 31.

Handbell ensemble to play holiday favorites in Littleton

Nothing heralds the holiday season quite like music from favorites like “A Charlie Brown Christmas” or the “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” from the “Nutcracker” ballet.

Listen to the Smithtonians Handbell Ensemble play these and other favorites, such as Mel Torme’s “ e Christmas Song,” Christmas Eve in Sarajevo, and “Silent Night,” played on a new ve-octave set of hand chimes. e event runs from 11 a.m.-noon Dec. 14 at Bemis Public Library.

New Year’s Eve in Lone Tree Ring in the new year at the Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel.

Doors open at 8 p.m. on Dec. 31, and live music from 70s tribute band Boogie Machine starts at 9 p.m.

“A Christmas Smooch” is a one-man play complete with sets, props and costumes designed to promote early literacy while enchanting the whole family with

e kits will include a variety of interactive activities; beef-tasting experience and lesson in beef nutrition; a whole dent corn and steam- aked corn sensory activity; a corn seed germination experiment; access to videos and a virtual eld trip to History Colorado Center

• Dec. 19 — 7:30 p.m. — Symphony of the Rockies presents Soundtracks of the Season, a holiday lm score spectacular. e evening will be lled with favorite holiday lm scores, from the melodies of “Home Alone” to the whimsical tunes of the “Polar Express.” To reserve tickets, see tinyurl.com/MovieSymphonyLoneTree.

• Dec. 20 — 7:30 p.m. — Eva Noblezada from the Broadway stage comes to put on a festive show celebrating the holiday season. She is currently starring on Broadway as Daisy in “ e Great Gatsby.” She won a Grammy and was nominated

Tickets include an open bar, hors d’oeuvres and complimentary champagne toast. e location is 9808 Sunningdale Blvd.

Reserve your spot at tinyurl.com/LoneTreeNewYearsEve. For questions, contact Jennifer Kuhl at jkuhl@ssprd.org or call 303-586-5895.

Advocates look to states to pick up medical debt fight

There are worries that Trump will derail advancements

BY NOAM N. LEVEY KFF HEALTH NEWS

Worried that President-elect Donald Trump will curtail federal e orts to take on the nation’s medical debt problem, patient and consumer advocates are looking to states to help people who can’t a ord their medical bills or pay down their debts.

“ e election simply shifts our focus,” said Eva Stahl, who oversees public policy at Undue Medical Debt, a nonpro t that has worked closely with the Biden administration and state leaders on medical debt. “States are going to be the epicenter of policy change to mitigate the harms of medical debt.”

New state initiatives may not be enough to protect Americans from medical debt if the incoming Trump administration and congressional Republicans move forward with plans to scale back federal aid that has helped millions gain health insurance or reduce the cost of their plans in recent years.

Comprehensive health coverage that limits patients’ out-of-pocket costs remains the best defense against medical debt.

But in the face of federal retrenchment, advocates are eyeing new initiatives in state legislatures to keep medical bills o people’s credit reports, a consumer protection that can boost credit scores and make it easier to buy a car, rent an apartment, or even get a job.

Several states are looking to strengthen oversight of medical credit cards and other nancial products that can leave patients paying high interest rates on top of their medical debt.

Some states are also exploring new ways to compel hospitals to bolsternancial aid programs to help their patients avoid sinking into debt.

“ ere’s an enormous amount that states can do,” said Elisabeth Benjamin, who leads health care initiatives at the nonpro t Community Service Society of New York. “Look at what’s happened here.”

New York state has enacted several laws in recent years to rein in hospital debt collections and to expand nancial aid for patients, often with support from

both Democrats and Republicans in the legislature. “It doesn’t matter the party. No one likes medical debt,” Benjamin said.

Other states that have enacted protections in recent years include Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington. Many measures picked up bipartisan support.

President Joe Biden’s administration has proved to be an ally in state e orts to control health care debt. Such debt burdens 100 million people in the United States, a KFF Health News investigation found.

Led by Biden appointee Rohit Chopra, the Consumer Financial Protection Bu-

reau has made medical debt a priority, going after aggressive collectors and exposing problematic practices across the medical debt industry. Earlier this year, the agency proposed landmark regulations to remove medical bills from consumer credit scores.

e White House also championed legislation to boost access to governmentsubsidized health insurance and to cap out-of-pocket drug costs for seniors, both key bulwarks against medical debt.

Trump hasn’t indicated whether his administration will move ahead with the CFPB credit reporting rule, which was slated to be nalized early next year. Congressional Republicans, who will control the House and Senate next year, have blasted the proposal as regulatory overreach that will compromise the value of credit reports.

And Elon Musk, the billionaire whom Trump has tapped to lead his initiative to shrink government, last week called for the elimination of the watchdog agency.

“Delete CFPB,” Musk posted on X.

If the CFPB withdraws the proposed regulation, states could enact their own rules, following the lead of Colorado, New York, and other states that have passed credit reporting bans since 2023. Advocates in Massachusetts are pushing the legislature there to take up a ban when it reconvenes in January.

“ ere are a lot of di erent levers that states have to take on medical debt,” said April Kuehnho , a senior attorney at the National Consumer Law Center, which has helped lead national e orts to expand debt protections for patients.

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Trust and other violations of the terms thereof

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 18, BLOCK 3, WOLHURST LANDING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 6921 S BRYANT ST, LITTLETON, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/08/2025, 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: 11/14/2024

Last Publication: 12/12/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

DATE: 09/06/2024

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

Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

By:

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

Anna Johnston #51978

Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557

Carly Imbrogno #59533

Randall M. Chin #31149

David W. Drake #43315

Ryan Bourgeois #51088 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP

1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711

Attorney File # 00000010197887

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. 0408-2024

First Publication: 11/14/2024

Last Publication: 12/12/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0420-2024

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

On September 20, 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)

Jeneanne Hester

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERs") as nominee for Academy Mortgage Corporation, Its Successors and Assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Date of Deed of Trust

June 05, 2019

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 20, 2019

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

D9059827

Original Principal Amount

$373,500.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$347,897.91

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 13, BLOCK 42, BROADWAY ESTATES FILING NO. TWO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 6491 S Marion Street, Centennial, CO 80121.

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

OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/22/2025, 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: 11/28/2024

Last Publication: 12/26/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

DATE: 09/20/2024

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

By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

The name, address, business

PUBLIC NOTICES

May 02, 2014

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

D4036650

Original Principal Amount

$28,000,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$28,000,000.00

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay when due one or more payments required under the Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

See Exhibit A, attached hereto.

Purported common address: 7600 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/05/2025, 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: 12/12/2024

Last Publication: 1/9/2025

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

DATE: 10/09/2024

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

By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Craig K Schuenemann #41068

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP 1700 Lincoln, Suite 4100, Denver, CO 80203 (303) 866-0431678

Attorney File # M780922606

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 0442-2024 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION

Lot 1, Block 1, Harlequin Plaza Subdivision Plat, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

TOGETHER WITH an Easement for Ingress and Egress of motor vehicles and pedestrians, as more particularly described in the Reciprocal Easement Agreement recorded March 12, 1984 in Book 4108 at Page 362, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

TOGETHER WITH all additional lands, estates and development rights hereafter acquired by Borrower for use in connection with the Land and the development of the Land and all additional lands and estates therein which may, from time to time, by supplemental mortgage or otherwise be expressly made subject to the lien of this Security Instrument;

TOGETHER WITH the buildings, structures, fixtures, additions, enlargements, extensions, modifications, repairs, replacements and improvements now or hereafter erected or located on the Land (collectively, the "Improvements");

TOGETHER WITH all easements, rights-ofway or use, rights, strips and gores of land, streets, ways, alleys, passages, sewer rights, water, water courses, water rights and powers, air rights and development rights, and all estates, rights, titles, interests, privileges, liberties, servitudes, tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances of my nature whatsoever, in any way now or hereafter belonging, relating or pertaining to the Land and the Improvements, and the reversions and remainders, and all laud lying in the bed of any street, road or avenue, opened or proposed, in front of or adjoining the Land, to the center line thereof and all the estates, rights, titles, interests, rights of dower, rights of curtesy, property, possession, claim and demand whatsoever, both at law and in equity, of Borrower of, in and to the Land and the Improvements, and every part and parcel thereof, with the appurtenances thereto;

TOGETHER WITH all machinery, equipment, fixtures (including, but not limited to, all heating, air conditioning, plumbing, lighting, communications and elevator fixtures), furniture, software used in or to operate any of the foregoing and other property of every kind and nature whatsoever owned by Borrower, or in which Borrower has or shall have an interest, now or hereafter located upon the Land and the Improvements, or appurtenant thereto, and

usable in connection with the present or future operation and occupancy of the Land and the Improvements and all building equipment, materials and supplies of any nature whatsoever owned by Borrower, or in which Borrower has or shall have an interest, now or hereafter located upon the Land and the Improvements, or appurtenant thereto, or usable in connection with the present or future operation and occupancy of the Land and the Improvements (collectively, the "Personal Property"), and the right, title and interest of Borrower in and to any of the Personal Property which may be subject to any security interests, as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code, as adopted and enacted by the state or states where any of the Property is located (the "Uniform Commercial Code"), and all proceeds and products of the above;

TOGETHER WITH all leases, subleases, subsubleases, lettings, licenses, concessions or other agreements (whether written or oral) pursuant to which any Person is granted a possessory interest in, or right to use or occupy all or any portion of the Land and the Improvements, and every modification, amendment or other agreement relating to such leases, subleases, subsubleases, or other agreements entered into in connection with such leases, subleases, subsubleases, or other agreements and every guarantee of the performance and observance of the covenants, conditions and agreements to be performed and observed by the other party thereto, heretofore or hereafter entered into, whether before or after the filing by or against Borrower of any petition for relief under any Creditors Rights Laws (collectively, the "Leases") and all right, title and interest of Borrower, its successors and assigns therein and thereunder, including, without limitation, cash or securities deposited thereunder to secure the performance by the lessees of their obligations thereunder and all rents, additional rents, rent equivalents, moneys payable as damages or in lieu of rent or rent equivalents, royalties (including, without limitation, all oil and gas or other mineral royalties and bonuses), income, receivables, receipts, revenues, deposits (including, without limitation, security, utility and other deposits), accounts, cash, issues, profits, charges for services rendered, and other consideration of whatever form or nature received by or paid to or for the account of or benefit of Borrower or its agents or employees from any and all sources arising from or attributable to the Property, including, all receivables, customer obligations, installment payment obligations and other obligations now existing or hereafter arising or created out of the sale, lease, sublease, license, concession or other grant of the right of the use and occupancy of property or rendering of services by Borrower or Manager and proceeds, if any, from business interruption or other loss of income insurance whether paid or accruing before or after the filing by or against Borrower of any petition for relief under any Creditors Rights Laws (collectively, the "Rents") and all proceeds from the sale or other disposition of the Leases and the right to receive and apply the Rents to the payment of the Debt;

TOGETHER WITH all insurance proceeds in respect of the Property under any insurance policies covering the Property, including, without limitation, the right to receive and apply the proceeds of any insurance, judgments, or settlements made in lieu thereof, for damage to the Property (collectively, the "Insurance Proceeds");

TOGETHER WITH all condemnation awards, including interest thereon, which may heretofore and hereafter be made with respect to the Property by reason of any taking or condemnation, whether from the exercise of the right of eminent domain (including, but not limited to, any transfer made in lieu of or in anticipation of the exercise of the right), or for a change of grade, or for any other injury to or decrease in the value of the Property (collectively, the "Awards");

TOGETHER WITH all refunds, rebates or credits in connection with reduction in real estate taxes and assessments charged against the Property us a result of tax certiorari or any applications or proceedings for reduction;

TOGETHER WITH the right, in the name and on behalf of Borrower, to appear in and defend any action or proceeding brought with respect to the Property and to commence any action or proceeding to protect the interest of Lender in the Property;

TOGETHER WITH all agreements, contracts, certificates, instruments, franchises, permits, licenses, plans, specifications and other documents, now or hereafter entered into, and all rights therein and thereto, respecting or pertaining to the use, occupation, construction, management or operation of the Land and any part thereof and any Improvements or any business or activity conducted on the Land and any part thereof and all right, title and interest of Borrower therein and thereunder, including, without limitation, the right, upon the happening of any Event of Default hereunder, to receive and collect any sums payable to Borrower thereunder;

TOGETHER WITH all tradenames, trademarks, servicemarks, logos, copyrights,goodwill, books and records and all other general intangibles relating to or used in connection with the operation of the Property;

TOGETHER WITH all reserves, escrows and deposit accounts maintained by Borrower with respect to the Property, including without limitation, the Accounts and all cash, checks, drafts, certificates, securities, investment property, financial assets, instruments and other property held therein from time to time and all proceeds, products, distributions or dividends or substitutions thereon and thereof;

TOGETHER WITH all proceeds of any of the foregoing items set forth in subsections (a) through (m) including, without limitation, Insurance Proceeds and Awards, into cash or liquidation claims; and

TOGETHER WITH any and all other rights of Borrower in and to the items set forth above

Legal Notice NO. 0442-2024

First Publication: 12/12/2024

Last Publication: 1/9/2025

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

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0433-2024

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

On October 1, 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) NOEL D MILLER

Original Beneficiary(ies) ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC. ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES

2007-AMC2

Date of Deed of Trust

November 14, 2006

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

November 27, 2006

Recording Information

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

B6166351

Original Principal Amount

$326,250.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$381,627.43

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows:

Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 79, BLOCK 5, HERITAGE VILLAGE FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 5978 SOUTH EUDORA CT, CENTENNIAL, CO 80121.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/29/2025, 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: 12/5/2024

Last Publication: 1/2/2025

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

DATE: 10/01/2024

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

By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Anna Johnston #51978

Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557

Carly Imbrogno #59533

Randall M. Chin #31149

David W. Drake #43315

Ryan Bourgeois #51088

Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP

1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711

Attorney File # 00000010248334

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. 0433-2024

First Publication: 12/5/2024

Last Publication: 1/2/2025

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0431-2024

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

On October 1, 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)

Charles E. Brockman, Jr.

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION

SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR ONE REVERSE MORTGAGE, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

LONGBRIDGE FINANCIAL, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

March 25, 2020

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

April 03, 2020

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

E0040566

Original Principal Amount

$510,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$139,799.38

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.

THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BE-

LOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 18, QUINCY ACRES.

PARCEL ID: 031987636

Purported common address: 4348 S Jason St, Englewood, CO 80110.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY

ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/29/2025, 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: 12/5/2024

Last Publication: 1/2/2025

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

DATE: 10/01/2024

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

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

Alison L Berry #34531

N. April Winecki #34861

David R. Doughty #40042

Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

Lynn M. Janeway #15592

Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

Attorney File # 24-032982

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. 0431-2024

First Publication: 12/5/2024

Last Publication: 1/2/2025

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0414-2024

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

On September 20, 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) KRISTIN M. BROWN Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC, FKA QUICKEN

County of Recording Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 28, 2022

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) E2047078

Original Principal Amount

$321,530.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$311,890.26

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOTS 40 AND 41, BLOCK 28, SOUTH BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 4237 S LOGAN ST, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113-4728.

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, 01/15/2025, 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: 11/21/2024

Last Publication: 12/19/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

DATE: 09/20/2024

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

By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Anna Johnston #51978

Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557

Carly Imbrogno #59533

Randall M. Chin #31149

David W. Drake #43315

Ryan Bourgeois #51088 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP

1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711

Attorney File # 00000010244762

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. 0414-2024

First Publication: 11/21/2024

Last Publication: 12/19/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0410-2024

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

On September 10, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Susan Short Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MANN MORTGAGE, LLC, DBA MORTGAGE WEST, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC

Date of Deed of Trust December 05, 2013

County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 12, 2013 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D3147931 Original Principal Amount

PUBLIC NOTICES

assigns

First Publication: 12/5/2024

Last Publication: 1/2/2025

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

DATE: 09/27/2024

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

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

Erin Croke #46557

Steven Bellanti #48306

Holly Shilliday #24423

Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755

TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 10/04/2024

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

By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Alexis R. Abercrombie #56722

Scott D. Toebben #19011

Aricyn J. Dall #51467

David W Drake #43315

Randall S. Miller & Associates PC 216 16th Street,

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

Attorney File # CO-24-997505-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. 0429-2024

First Publication: 12/5/2024

Last Publication: 1/2/2025

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent City and County

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024, the Centennial City Council passed on first reading:

ORDINANCE NO. 2024-O-17

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, AMENDING MULTIPLE SECTIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE INCLUDING CHAPTER 12 (LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE) TO MEET ITS OBLIGATION TO PUBLISH LEGAL NOTICES, ORDINANCES, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS BY POSTING TO THE CITY’S OFFICIAL WEBSITE

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.

records.

Original Grantor(s)

Handler, Mary Encinas-Handler Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERs") as nominee for America's Wholesale Lender, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE BANK

By: Christina Lovelace, CMC City Clerk

Legal Notice No. 540127

First Publication: December 12, 2024

Last Publication: December 12, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024, the Centennial City Council passed on first reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2024-O-20 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, AMENDING SECTION 4-8-20 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED “SPECIAL FUNDS” AND THEREBY DELETING THE FIBER FUND

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 City Clerk

Legal Notice No. 540126

First Publication: December 12, 2024

Last Publication: December 12, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Bids

provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by

Roofing

Right LLC or any of its subcontractors, or that has supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used by Supreme Roofing Done Right 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 Supreme Roofing Done Right 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 December 30, 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 Supreme Roofing Done Right LLC.

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board

Legal Notice No. 540118

First Publication: December 12, 2024

Last Publication: December 19, 2024

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

CITY OF ENGLEWOOD

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

ENGLEWOOD RECREATION CENTER FRONT DESK, OFFICE & RESTROOM RENOVATION CFS-23-112

On or about December 31, 2024 the City of Englewood will make a final settlement to:

Rhinotrax Construction Inc. 1035 Coffman Street, Ste. 110 Longmont, CO 80501

For the construction of: Englewood Recreation Center Front Desk, Office & Restroom Renovations, CFS-23-112.

Notice is hereby given that after 5:00 p.m. local time on or about December 31, 2024 final settlement to Rhinotrax Construction Inc.. Contractor, will be made by the City of Englewood, Colorado for and on account of the contract for the construction of the above-referenced project.

Any person, co-partnership, an association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the contractor identified above or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, may in accord with section 38-26-107 (1) C.R.S., file with the Director of Finance, City of Englewood, Colorado, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which statement must be filed on or before December 31, 2024.

Claims must be submitted to Kevin Engels, Finance Manager, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110-2373, (303) 762-2400.

Failure on the part of a claimant to file such statement prior to the final settlement date and time will relieve the City of Englewood from all and any liability of such claim as provided by law.

Kevin Engels, Finance Manager City of Englewood, Colorado

Legal Notice NO. 540125

First Publication: December 12, 2024

Second Publication: December 19, 2024

Publisher: ENGLEWOOD HERALD

Public Notice

ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

To whom it may concern: This notice is given with regard to items in the custody of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that have been released for public auction. The Sheriff’s Office will release numerous items including but not limited to, bicycles, jewelry, audio/ visual equipment, automotive parts, tools, sports equipment (such as camping, rafting, skiing gear, etc.), household goods and other items of personal property to a private auction company identified as Roller Auction. These items will be released for on-line bidding on the last Tuesday of each month. This Auction is open public.

If any citizen believes they have property in the possession of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that can be identified, and for which they can show proof of ownership associated with a written report that has been filed with the Sheriff’s Office prior to this announcement, can contact the evidence section of the Sheriff’s Office.

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board

Legal Notice No. 540123

First Publication: December 12, 2024

Last Publication: December 12, 2024

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

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 38-26-107,

& Sanitation District for the “2024 DCIP Water Main Replacement Project” subject to satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said facilities by the District. 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 such contractor or his or her subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies, laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on such claim with Platte Canyon Water & Sanitation District, c/o, Mr. Timothy Flynn, Attorney, Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe, PC, 1660 Lincoln Street, Suite 3000, Denver, CO 80264. Failure to file such verified statement or claim prior to final settlement will release the District and its employees and agents from any and all liability for such claim and for making final payment to said contractor.

s/s General Manager, Cynthia A. Lane, P.E.

Platte Canyon Water & Sanitation District

Legal Notice No. 540104

First Publication: December 5, 2024

Last Publication: December 12, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (CLEANING AND REPAINTING OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLES)

Project No. 24-06-01

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., that the City of Centennial, Colorado (the “City”) will make final payment at the hour of 10:00 a.m. on December 27, 2024 (the “Final Settlement Date”) to the following contractor:

LIGHTHOUSE TRANSPORTATION GROUP, LLC

11861 Bradburn Blvd. Westminster, CO 80031

(hereinafter, the “Contractor”) for and on account of all work completed by the Contractor on City Project No. 24-06-01, including for purposes of this Notice of Final Settlement on (the “Project”).

1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has an unpaid claim against the Project for and on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, or other supplies used or consumed by the Contractor or any subcontractor in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including the Final Settlement Date, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

2. Any such claim(s) shall be filed with the City Clerk at 13133 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112 prior to the Final Settlement Date.

3. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim prior to the Final Settlement Date will relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim.

Legal Notice No. 540128

First Publication: December 12, 2024

Last Publication: December 12, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Summons

and Sheriff Sale

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2024CV030830 Division: 202 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Plaintiff: THE CONSERVATORY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v. Defendants: JONATHAN BREEDEN; PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; BANKERS INSURANCE COMPANY; CREDIT SYSTEMS INC; SPRING OAKS CAPITAL SPV, LLC; EVERBRIGHT, LLC; CITY OF AURORA NEIGHBORHOOD SUPPORT DIVISION; ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE

Regarding: LOT 13, BLOCK 48, THE CONSERVATORY SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known and numbered as: 3081 S Jericho Way, Aurora, CO 80013

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 9th day of January 2025, 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

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. 539875

First Publication: November 14, 2024

Last Publication: December 12, 2024

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

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO

Case No.: 2024CV030759 Division: 202

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

Plaintiff: HIGHLAND VIEW HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit organization v. Defendants: MACKENZIE A. LEONARD; NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING; ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE

Regarding: Lot 38, Highland View, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known and numbered as: 2554 E Nichols Cir, Centennial, CO 80122

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 Sheriff's Office of the county of Arapahoe, State of Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 9th day of January 2025, 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. **

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

DATED: October 8, 2024

Tyler S. Brown, Sherriff County of Arapahoe, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa Deputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No. 539907

First Publication: November 14,2024 Last Publication: December 12, 2024 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110 Misc. Private Legals

Public Notice

The 2024 annual return (IRS form 900-F) of

DEBT

Kuehnhoff said she expects more states to crack down on medical credit card providers and other companies that lend money to patients to pay off medical bills, sometimes at double-digit interest rates.

Under the Biden administration, the CFPB has been investigating patient financing companies amid warnings that many people may not understand that signing up for a medical credit card such as CareCredit or enrolling in a payment plan through a financial services company can pile on more debt.

If the CFPB efforts stall under Trump, states could follow the lead of California, New York, and Illinois, which have all tightened rules governing patient lending in recent years.

Consumer advocates say states are also likely to continue expanding efforts to get hospitals to provide more financial assistance to reduce or eliminate bills for lowand middle-income patients, a key protection that can keep people from slipping into debt.

Hospitals historically have not made this aid readily available, prompting states such as California, Colorado, and Washington to set stronger standards to ensure more patients get help with bills they can’t afford.

This year, North Carolina also won approval from the Biden administration to withhold federal funding from hospitals in the state unless they agreed to expand financial assistance.

In Georgia, where state government is entirely in Republican control, officials have been discussing new measures to get hospitals to provide more assistance to patients.

“When we talk about hospitals putting profits over patients, we get lots of nodding

in the legislature from Democrats and Republicans,” said Liz Coyle, executive director of Georgia Watch, a consumer advocacy nonprofit.

Many advocates caution, however, that state efforts to bolster patient protections will be critically undermined if the Trump administration cuts federal funding for health insurance programs such as Medicaid and the insurance marketplaces established through the Affordable Care Act.

Trump and congressional Republicans have signaled their intent to roll back federal subsidies passed under Biden that make health plans purchased on ACA marketplaces more affordable. That could hike annual premiums by hundreds or even thousands of dollars for many enrollees, according to estimates by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a think tank.

And during Trump’s first term, he backed efforts in Republican-led states to restrict enrollment in their Medicaid safety net

programs through rules that would require people to work in order to receive benefits.

GOP state leaders in Idaho, Louisiana, and other states have expressed a desire to renew such efforts.

“That’s all a recipe for more medical debt,” said Stahl, of Undue Medical Debt.

Jessica Altman, who heads the Covered California insurance marketplace, warned that federal cuts will imperil initiatives in her state that have limited copays and deductibles and curtailed debt for many state residents.

“States like California that have invested in critical affordable programs for our residents will face tough decisions,” she said.

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Department of Natural Resources, which oversees the ECMC, said in a statement.

Chevron and Civitas Resources hired Eagle Environmental and Occidental Petroleum hired Tasman Geosciences to

perform sampling and analysis work at the sites in question, Murphy said. The three companies are far and away Colorado’s largest oil and gas producers, and together accounted for roughly 90% of all oil produced in the state in 2023.

While the investigation is ongoing, Murphy said that “numerous provisions of ECMC rules” and state laws appear to have been violated, which could result

PUBLIC NOTICES

Legal Notice No. 540119 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 26, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Timothy J. Sarama, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR000388

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 April 12, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

/s/ Maria Zalessky Maria Zalessky # 52405 Attorney for Personal Representative, Joshua D. Sarama Zalessky Law Group, LLC 9725 E. Hampden Avenue Unit 305 Denver, CO 80231

Legal Notice No. 540130 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 26, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of THEODORE W. BAILEY, a/k/a THEODORE W. BAILEY, JR., a/k/a THEODORE WARREN BAILEY, a/k/a TED BAILEY, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31149

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

David A. Bailey

Personal Representative 10226 Newton Court Westminster, CO 80031

Legal Notice No. 540115

First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 26, 2024 Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Mark Kevin Bang, a/k/a Mark K. Bang, a/k/a Mark Bang, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30975

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 or on or before Monday, April 14, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

James A. Bang

Personal Representative c/o Miller & Law, P.C., 1900 W. Littleton Boulevard Address Littleton CO 80120

Legal Notice No. 540117

First Publication: December 12, 2024

Last Publication: December 26, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of GEOFFREY ADAM BERGEN, A/K/A GEOFFREY A. BERGEN, A/K/A GEOFFREY BERGEN, Deceased Case Number 2024PR31174

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 April 12, 2025 or the claims may be forever barred

Mindy Bergen

Personal Representatoive c/o Parker Law Group, LLC 19590 E. Mainstreet, Ste. 104 Parker, CO 80138

Legal Notice No. 540116

First Publication: December 12, 2024

Last Publication: December 26, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of MINDELL L. P. LAMBERT, a/k/a MINDELL L. LAMBERT, a/k/a MINDELL LOUISE-PAYNE LAMBERT, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31170

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 March 28, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kimberly Lambert

Personal Representative 8421 Galvani Trail, Unit D Littleton, CO 80129

Legal Notice No. 540080

First Publication: November 28, 2024

Last Publication: December 12, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

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

In the Matter of the Estate of: Samuel Joseph Jones, aka Samuel Joe Jones, aka Samuel Jones, aka Sam Jones

Attorney: Attorney for Successor Personal Representative, Baysore & Christian Fiduciary Services, LLC Patrick Thiessen, Esq. Reg. # 40185 Frie, Arndt, Danborn & Thiessen, P.C. 7400 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 201 Arvada, CO 80003

Phone: 303-420-1234 Fax: 303-431-7644 E-mail: prthiessen@friearndt.com

in regulatory enforcement actions by the agency, in addition to possible criminal proceedings.

“I do believe that the degree of alleged fraud warrants some criminal investigation, but that is beyond our regulatory authority,” Murphy said. “Of course, our folks will cooperate with law enforcement.”

“I have complete confidence in the lead-

Case Number: 2023PR369

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S.

To: John Wright, Jr.: Michael Wright: Jennifer Tinnean: Patty Wright, aka Patty Larkin: Todd Wright: Chad Dollarhide: Brad Dollarhide

Last Known Address, if any: Jennifer Tinnean - Lincoln, NE, Patty Wright aka Patty Larkin- Nebraska, Todd Wright - Nebraska

A hearing on Petition for Formal Probate of Will and Formal Appointment of Personal Representative (title of pleading) for Samuel Joseph Jones (brief description of relief requested) will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:

Date: 1/10/2025 Time: 8:00 a.m.

Court: Arapahoe District Court

Address: 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112

The hearing will be without appearance pursuant to C.R.P.P. 24.

Legal Notice No. 540101

First Publication: December 5, 2024

Last Publication: December 19, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Name Changes

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on November 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 Wardell Tweh McCarthy be changed to Wardell Wolo Tweh Case No.: 24C101056

By: Sarah Ingemansen

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 540105

First Publication: December 5, 2024

Last Publication: December 19, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on November 12, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Jessica Lynn Coconis be changed to Jessica Lynn Downes Case No.: 2024C101026

By: Sarah Ingemansen

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 540075

First Publication: November 28, 2024

ership and staff at the Energy and Carbon Management Commission to investigate this falsification and take appropriate enforcement action as well as work with appropriate law enforcement,” said Gibbs.

This story is from Colorado Newsline. Used by permission. For more, and to support the news organization, visit coloradonewsline.com.

Last Publication: December 12, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on November 14, 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 Ling Hong be changed to Mark Ling Case No.: 24C100990

By: Sarah Ingemansen

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 540112

First Publication: December 5, 2024

Last Publication: December 19, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on November 12, 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 KYLEE-GIANNA SKYLAR BOTELLO ROJAS be changed to ALEAH-KYLEE GIANNA BOTELLO ROJAS Case No.: 2024C101030

By: Sarah Ingemansen Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 540086

First Publication: November 28, 2024

Last Publication: December 12, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on November 6, 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 Sabine Maria Hatch be changed to Sabine Maria Enzinger Case No.: 24C101041

By: Judge Colleen Clark

Legal Notice No. 540073

First Publication: November 28, 2024

Last Publication: December 12, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on November 18, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe