For most shopping areas, this wouldn’t be much of a selling point. But in Littleton, its topography creates the perfect conditions for a massive annual event, one that most Colorado cities can’t claim.
From around the country — and sometimes around the world — cyclists travel to Littleton each summer for the Littleton Twilight Criterium.
e day-long bicycle racing event starts with beginner competitions and culminates in professional races, where cyclists have been known to ride over 40 mph in their nishing sprints.
“People are just giving it everything they got,” said Chip Brunk, the race director.
is year, the criterium will take place from 2:15 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Aug. 3. e course — which includes portions of West Main Street, South Sycamore Street, West Berry Avenue, West Powers Avenue and South Curtice Street
— will host 10 races over the course of the day and one “cruiser ride” open to the public.
“We want to provide a free, fun day for Littleton residents to have a great family experience,” said city spokesperson Kelli Narde.
“We also want to provide some economic bene t for our businesses.”
In addition to the race, the
event includes beer stations, food trucks, live music and a “kids’ zone” complete with face painting and an in atable bounce house, Narde said.
e last two races of the day are professional races and are part of an eight-race national series called the American Criterium
Dove Valley Regional Park reopens after $18 million renovation
Major upgrades include o -leash area, expanded trails and more parking
BY ISABEL GUZMAN SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Arapahoe County unveiled the madeover Dove Valley Regional Park on July 8. After being closed for a transformative renovation since March 2023, the 35-year-old park has doubled in size to over 90 acres and boasts a plethora of new features. Visitors will nd new walking trails, a larger playground, an o -leash dog park, outdoor tness equipment, a sledding hill, upgraded picnic shelters and athletic elds, a new 165-car parking lot and refurbished restrooms.
Cyclists speed down the street during the Littleton Twilight Criterium in 2023. C OURTESY CITY OF LITTLETON
Ax murderer receives two life sentences
BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Reginald Maclaren, who was found guilty in June by a jury for killing and dismembering his wife and daughter with an ax in 2023, received two consecutive life sentences on July 10.
Eric Ross, public information ocer for the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s O ce, said Maclaern has no possibility of parole for the murders of his wife, Bethany Maclaren, 70, and his daughter, Ruth Maclaren, 35, which he committed in March last year.
max sentence for each of the tampering with a deceased body charges, 12 years plus 12 years, to be served consecutive as well,” Ross said.
Maclaren
“He got consecutive life sentences with no possibility of parole plus the
Additionally, Maclaren was found guilty and sentenced for falsely reporting to authorities that someone else may have harmed his wife and daughter.
e 18th Judicial District Attorney’s O ce presented its opening arguments on June 25 to jurors in front of District Judge Michelle Amico. Chief Deputy District Attorney Jacob Adkins and Senior
Deputy District Attorney Corrie Caler introduced to jurors for the rst time evidence, including the ax Maclaren used to kill and dismember Bethany and Ruth as well as the trash cans the bodies were found in and more.
During the proceedings, attorneys from the DA’s o ce played a sixminute 911 call that Maclaren made in which he claimed that he found his wife and daughter murdered in their apartment on March 25, 2023. When asked by the 911 operator, Maclaren alleged that nephews in his family had potentially harmed the two women.
Additionally, the prosecution ref-
erenced evidence and testimony provided by Englewood Police Department detectives last year.
During the trial, the DA’s o ce showed jurors a 12-minute-long body camera video an o cer recorded when interviewing Maclaren at Swedish Medical Center. Maclaren was taken there for medical issues after police arrived at his apartment following the 911 call in March last year.
In the body camera footage, Maclaren claimed that he killed his family because they were facingnancial issues as he had lost his job and he didn’t want them to “end up on the streets begging for food.”
Judge dismisses universal preschool lawsuit brought by school districts
BY ANN SCHIMKE CHALKBEAT COLORADO
A Denver district court judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by several Colorado school districts over the state’s universal preschool program, ruling that the plainti s don’t have legal grounds to sue.
In his 20-page ruling, Judge Jon J. Olafson concluded that the six school districts, two education groups, a cooperative education services board, and two families that sued the state last year had not suffered any “injury” covered by state or federal law. e districts, groups, and families had argued that the universal preschool program administration was harming students with disabilities, in addition to other claims.
e decision is a win for the state and for Gov. Jared Polis, who spearheaded the popular free preschool program, which launched last summer after a rushed and rocky planning process. It comes a month after a partial victory for the state in another universal preschool lawsuit — one brought by Catholic preschools who don’t want to enroll children from LGBTQ families. ( e Catholic preschools plan to appeal.)
Melissa Gibson, deputy executive director of the Colorado Association of School Executives, one of the plainti s in the case, said in a state-
ment, “We are disappointed by the court’s decision, but we will continue our focus on doing everything possible to advocate for resolution to the issues impacting students and families in the [universal preschool] system.”
She said ling the lawsuit was “a last resort,” and that the plainti s will continue to work with the state to push for solutions and transparency.
In addition to Gibson’s group, the plainti s include the Consortium of Directors of Special Education, Centennial Board of Cooperative Educational Services, two families, and the six school districts: Brighton-based 27J, Cherry Creek, Harrison, Mapleton, Platte Valley, and Westminster. ey led the lawsuit against the state last summer, claiming its administration of the universal preschool program was harming children with disabilities and breaking nancial promises to families and school districts. In response, the state asked the court to dismiss the suit. Olafson held a hearing on that motion at the end of April.
Olafson acknowledged that the school district plainti s had faced “headaches” in adapting to the new universal preschool system, but said “these growing pains are not legally protected injury.”
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Renovation Trends Reflect Post-Pandemic Drive for Comfort, Warmth and Healthy Living
A May 30th article on Houzz.com caught my attention with the headline “7 Home Design Trends Emerging Now.” I’ll post a link to that article at RealEstateToday.substack.com
The trends which the article identified showed a rising interest in “organic” modern style and “dark and moody” interiors. They didn’t mention the pandemic, but it was on my mind as I pondered this dramatic shift in the public’s attitude toward home life. The after-effects of the pandemic and especially the lock-down period are still being felt in various ways, especially in the home design and real estate choices we each make. I’ve written in the past about how the workfrom-home mandates wreaked havoc on the commercial real estate market, especially post-pandemic, as many workers insisted on (with some employer agreement) continuing to work from home instead of returning to the office.
The biggest surge was observed in the use of search terms such as “organic modern,” whether it was for bedrooms, dining rooms or other rooms. I never thought of using the term “organic” for home design, but it seems to be close to what I’ve always called earth tones. This also tied in with the next most common search term, “dark” and “moody.”
bathroom I saw had a shower that was not separated from a standalone tub sitting on a tiled floor with a floor drain. The homeowner could have been Japanese or perhaps an American who lived there and adopted Japanese ways.
To quote from the article by Parker, “These spaces mix deep, dramatic colors and materials to create an intimate, sophisticated atmosphere with a touch of drama.” Pictures of rooms demonstrating results of those search terms are in the online article which you will want to check out.
It’s been a couple decades since the move away from white walls in new homes. Rounded wall corners are now commonplace, adding softness to walls which are now often a shade of gray.
(I enjoyed a visit to Tokyo decades ago, where I stayed in a student house with no bathing facilities. I, like others in the house, went to a neighborhood bathhouse where I squatted alongside others on a stool in front of a low faucet and washed and rinsed my body before joining others in a huge hot tub.)
Another trend cited by Parker is wellness, which is expressed in bathrooms as well as in saunas, steam showers, cold plunges, and yoga rooms. “Home spa” was a search term which jumped 34% from last year to this year.
We’ve long seen pool tables and ping pong tables in homes, but now the big thing is “game rooms.” (This reminds me that in some 1950s one-story homes with basements, I have seen more than one which had a shuffle board court laid out using colored vinyl tiles, usually covered by wall-to-wall carpeting, greatly amusing the homeowner when it came time to replace the carpeting!)
The seventh and last trend identified in the Houzz article was an interest in “kid zones.” Yes, people are still having children, and having a place for them to engage in non-smartphone games is important to many parents, as it would be for Rita and me if we were of that age. (I suppose grandparents would want a kids zone, too, but even our grandchildren are in college now!)
A second real estate impact from the lock-down period was the decision by many homeowners to relocate to homes that were further from their place of employment and/or move to a home more suited to working from home, such as with a separate home office space.
As for home design trends, how does one gauge such trends? For Mitchell Parker, the writer for Houzz, it was done by analyzing the year-over-year changes in search terms used on their website.
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Another trend noted by Parker is reading rooms and walls of bookshelves, which may seem odd in an era noted for its switch to digital and audio books. (I myself am now hooked on audio books, following a previous addiction to ebooks, which are free from the Jeffco and other library systems.)
Japanese influences are coming into vogue, from the living room to bedroom to the garden, with green, including indoor plants like lemon grass dominating room décor. I recently toured a home which had a Japanese style bathroom. Japanese are fond of washing themselves outside the bathtub, and only going into the tub afterwards to soak. The
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The property at 9251 N. Wadsworth Boulevard offers a fantastic redevelopment opportunity in Jefferson County and City of Westminster! Formerly known as the Cheshire Cat Hospital, this 3-acre property operated as a veterinary clinic for the past 20 years and is currently zoned agricultural but is an area of focus for rezoning with both Jefferson County and the City of Westminster. The parcel is close to the Denver-Boulder Turnpike, Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, Rock Creek Medical Campus, retail, municipal government, higher education and open space. If the purchaser wishes to maintain the agricultural zoning, the property could be used for an equine boarding facility with four horses per acre. In addition to domestic animals, the agricultural zoning offers several permitted uses including telecommunications towers, farming with residence, and stables -- a full list. It is co-listed at $2,490,000 by broker associates Chuck Brown and Austin Pottorff, whose cell numbers are at right. An aerial video tour of this listing created by Austin can be seen at www.GRElistings.com.
Leisure spaces generally are also important to home buyers and home renovators. One search term which jumped by 107% year-over-year was “listening room.” Another was for a piano room or piano living room.
Searches for “race car bed,” “teen lounge” and “tween bedroom” were all up year-over-year.
I found the article, which was filled with photo examples from vendors, very interesting and fun. You will too!
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The sellers designed this 5-bedroom, 4,603sq.-ft. home at 6714 Field St. in Arvada for entertaining and were the general contractor for it in 1985. Listed last month at $845,000, the price was just lowered to $798,000, which computes to only $173 per square foot! Spaces for entertaining abound both indoors and on the large wraparound deck. There's an indoor hot tub in its own room that is well ventilated to avoid moisture-related issues. Floors are a mix of carpet, oak hardwood and ceramic tile. A guest bedroom on the main floor was used by the seller as a home office and a reading room and sewing room are upstairs. This home is an early example of passive solar design. In addition to the solar thermal panels on the roof which provide hot water for the home, there are solar thermal panels built into the south wall of the great room to capture solar gain in the winter for warming the house after dark. The backyard includes a large garden area and a shed with electricity with two compartments — a storage area with a concrete floor and a south-facing area with gravel floor and windows to capture solar gain for starting plants early. There is no HOA and there’s a gate on the north side of the house for parking an RV next to the garage. Majestic View Park and its Nature Center are a short walk or bike ride to the north. Find more pictures, floor plans and a narrated video walk-through at www.ArvadaHome.info, then come to our open house on Saturday, July 20th, 11am to 1pm. Or call Kathy Jonke at 303-990-7428 to schedule a private showing.
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Englewood residents report 375 cases of illegal fireworks
But police issued zero citations
BY ISABEL GUZMAN SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Englewood received hundreds of complaints about reworks during Independence Day. Residents reported approximately 375 cases of suspected reworks on Englewood Police Department’s reworks reporting map.
“We (receive) many calls for service for reworks violations, most of which result with warnings,” said Matthew uente, a police investigator. “While we certainly do what we can to locate and contact individuals for these complaints, we are still responsible for answering other, often more emergent, calls for service while reworks calls continue to come in.”
Very few of the complaints translate to legal allegations. Between 2021 and 2023, police issued just
one citation per year, according to the city. And, this holiday, they issued zero.
e police department said, “It may be di cult to respond to all” of the reworks complaints.
Police also said when responding to reworks calls, o cers decide whether to write a citation based on the circumstances, although enforcement is required.
“At a minimum, the o enders will be warned, and their reworks conscated. Any repeat violators will most likely receive a citation.”
Any con scated reworks are disposed of, uente said. e investigator said o cers document when the reworks are discarded, but those numbers are not searchable nor trackable.
Since reworks are a type of explosive, the police department does not book them into an evidence system.
Englewood’s re code states reworks are prohibited unless a person is a licensed pyrotechnician with a permit through the Fire Marshal’s O ce.
Fourth of July weekend fireworks cause blazes across south metro area
South Metro Fire Rescue gives safety tips on fireworks usage
BY NINA JOSS AND ELLIS ARNOLD NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Early in the morning on July 7, three acres of the Willow Spring Open Space area in Centennial were ablaze with re.
e re, which South Metro Fire Rescue re ghters stopped from spreading within 20 minutes, was one of many incidents over the holiday weekend that were likely caused by reworks, South Metro Fire Rescue spokesperson Eric Hurst said. He said it’s “very common” to see res on July 4 and the days surrounding it.
“Every year, we up-sta additional re engines in those evenings — usually the third, fourth and fth — so that we have extra personnel because we know that there’s going to be more res,” he said.
is year, on July 4 alone, between
the hours of 6 p.m. and midnight, crews responded to 45 res in South Metro’s district, which includes Littleton, Centennial, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Parker, Fox eld, Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood Village and more.
at’s compared to about 1 or 2 res that would happen on an average night in the summer, Hurst said.
“All res on July 4 were humancaused, and we’re con dent that three-fourths were caused by reworks. e cause was undetermined in the remaining res,” he said, speaking about South Metro’s district.
In the Willow Spring Open Space re, a 911 caller said there were reworks in the area before the re started, Hurst said. In response to the call, 35 personnel arrived at the scene.
No injuries or residential property damage occurred from the re.
Fire investigators on the scene found a “mortar style” rework in the intersection at South Homestead Parkway and South Niagra Circle, which they said was likely the rework responsible for the re, Hurst
said. In a trash can on the trail, they also found other illegal reworks, he said.
“Mortar style” reworks y up into the air where they explode, Hurst said. Fireworks that leave the ground are illegal in Colorado unless permitted by a governing body for a professional display.
Extra reworks rules vary between municipalities, with some cities prohibiting all personal use of any kind of reworks, even sparklers.
Investigators did not identify a suspect on scene at the Willow Spring Open Space re and there were no witnesses to provide suspect information, so no citations were issued, Hurst said.
Hurst said it is important for people to know whether reworks are permitted before using them, which includes checking for re bans.
“If it’s a city that allows reworks, but a re ban is in place because it’s dry, then reworks aren’t allowed anymore,” he said.
Of the res on July 4 in South Metro’s area, Hurst said he doesn’t have the statistical breakdown of res that occurred in various city, county
or town boundaries with di erent reworks rules to determine which res were caused by legal or illegal reworks.
Asked whether any res were started by reworks shows put on by municipalities, counties or other governments on July 4, Hurst said: “I’m not aware of any res started by professional reworks shows in SMFR’s district.”
Safety tips for using fireworks
If people are going to use reworks, Hurst said, they need to use them in non-combustible areas like on cement, asphalt, gravel or rocks. Fireworks should not be used in or near grass, bushes or anything else that can burn.
He said it is also important to have a method on hand to put out ames in the case of a re, such as a garden hose, a re extinguisher or a bucket of water.
Before throwing reworks away, Hurst said people should soak them in a bucket of water overnight. is can prevent res, like one that
happened
After them night,
A screenshot of Englewood Police Department’s online Firework Reporting Map. COURTESY OF CITY OF ENGLEWOOD
Englewood residents seek direct mayoral election, other changes
Petitioners have until Aug. 7 to get more than 1,100 signatures
BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A group of citizens has initiated two petitions in an effort to make changes to the Englewood city charter. They have until August to gather more than 1,100 valid signatures for each.
Documents show one petition is seeking to change the city’s charter and election process to allow residents to directly elect a mayor. Under the current system, city council members choose the mayor from among their ranks.
“The intent of this citizen-initiated charter amendment aims to give Englewood voters the right to directly elect the mayor of the City of Englewood, without altering the current mayoral authorities or terms in office,” documents read.
FIRES
happened on July 4 in Castle Pines.
After using reworks, people threw them away in a plastic trash bin.
“When they went inside for the night, the trash bin ignited, burned
mayor to be directly elected by Englewood voters starting with the general municipal election in 2025.
The elected mayor will replace the third at-large council member po-
to the ground, and then it lit their car on re,” Hurst said. “We’re lucky it was just a car, but in previous years, we’ve had that happen where it’s burned people’s homes because the trash bin is against the house or in the garage.”
Impacts around region
ere were no deaths from res in
Documents show the following language is proposed to appear on the ballot in November:
“In order to provide Englewood voters the opportunity to directly elect the mayoral position on city council, shall there be an amendment to Englewood city charter sections 19 and 24 requiring the
the agency’s region over the holiday week, but two people were transported to the hospital with injuries from reworks accidents, Hurst said.
In Parker, a child struck by a rework su ered minor injuries and in unincorporated Douglas County, a person had a rework explode in their hand and was transported to the hospital with serious injuries, he said.
In Cherry Hills Village, the damage spilled into July 5. e agency responded to a grass re at 4400 E. Quincy Ave. around 6 a.m.
“Witnesses heard a loud boom before seeing smoke and a rework was found on the trail splitting the burn area,” the agency said on social media platform X.
Residents are petitioning for change to di erent city charter policies and proposing to see the measures on the ballot in November. FILE PHOTO
Littleton Independent to host listening session for Latino community
BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
About one-eighth of Littleton’s population identi es as Hispanic or Latino, according to recent census data.
As part of Colorado Community Media’s mission to connect, educate and empower readers, our team believes it is important to shine a light on the diversity within our communities. We want our newspapers to be a trusted community resource for all residents, and we believe that starts with lis-
tening.
To help achieve this goal, we are putting together an event for Littleton’s Latino community.
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 10, Littleton Independent reporter Nina Joss and several of her colleagues will host a bilingual “listening session” to gather feedback and ideas about how we can better serve the Latino community in Littleton.
e event will take place at the East Community Center at 5933 South Fair eld St.
To kick o the conversation, the Littleton Independent reporters will welcome attendees and give a brief introduction of our newspaper and our nonpro t organization, Colorado Community Media.
Iron Sharp Community Foundation partners with south-metro school districts to gather school supplies
BY ISABEL GUZMAN
SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
In Littleton Public Schools, 22.4% of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, according to statistics from the Colorado Department of Education for the 2023-2024 school year. As a result, these families may struggle to a ord school supplies, which is where Iron Sharp Community Foundation steps in.
On Aug. 4, the nonpro t foundation is partnering with the City of Centennial and Mayor Stephanie Piko’s o ce to host a back-to-school backpack packing event at Centennial Park, serving roughly two thousand students in need across Cherry Creek and Littleton schools, Iron Sharp Community Foundation founder Jordan Clark said.
e biggest need, Clark said, is volunteers to help pack the backpacks and load them into a school bus.
Community members are welcome to attend and volunteer at the Back to School Heart-Reach event from 1-6 p.m. Aug. 4 at Centennial Park.
Clark added that there will be live music and food trucks at the event. “As iron sharpens iron, so does the countenance of a friend sharpen another,” Clark said. at’s a verse from the Bible — Proverbs, 27:17.
Clark leads his foundation based on his Christian faith and passion for serving his community.
“It’s really about coming alongside one another in fellowship and service and helping strengthen and improve each other as we come along and serve one another,” he said.
Clark said the COVID-19 pandemic opened his eyes to the growing needs of families living in poverty.
At the time, the non-pro t founder was in the Leadership Aurora class o ered by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce. e class is 10 months long, informing leaders about Aurora, including learning how Aurora’s police department, education, re department and healthcare work.
“I got connected to some of the school district representatives in Aurora and just heard rsthand how some of the Title 1 schools — schools that really have high rates of poverty, most of (which) have 90% of their students on free and reduced lunch programs — have lost corporate sponsorships to provide backpacks … and school supplies,” he said.
About three years ago, the nonpro t began packing around 300 backpacks for Lansing Elementary School. en last year, it packed about 3,000 for three schools in Aurora. is year’s goal is to ll a school bus with full backpacks for students in Littleton Public Schools and Cherry Creek School District — nearly 2,000 backpacks.
Students fill backpacks with school supplies at Iron Sharp’s previous events. COURTESY OF IRON SHARP COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
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mayor to be elected by the voters, beginning with the general municipal election in November 2025, thereby replacing the third at-large council position expiring in 2025?”
Another petition seeks to alter the rules city council members must follow when appointing someone to a vacant seat, including new procedures if the council can’t ll a seat with a vote within 30 days.
“Speci cally this amendment aims to: mandate a supermajority vote of at least 75% of the remaining council members for vacancy appointments, replacing the current requirement of a simple majority, strengthens existing language by
BACKPACKS
For some students, new backpacks are a rare sight.
“We had some students run up to the local principal and they said, ‘Wow, this has the tags still on the backpack,’” Clark recalled.
He also remembered one student who even had ham for the rst time during the foundation’s Lavished with Love Holiday Meal event.
Running a nonpro t is challenging work. Clark left his full-time job at the Mizel Institute to focus on building Iron Sharp.
He said when his bandwidth is stretched, he draws energy from his religious faith and belief in the community.
“(We are) making sure that we’re purchasing and getting the supplies that we need, but also having faith in the Lord, and also (having faith) that the community will turn out for some of these events … so we can make sure to have the su cient re-
requiring that council reach a successful vote on vacancy appointments within 30 days, if a successful vote cannot be reached by council within 30 days, and if the vacancy occurs more than 6 months before any general municipal election, a special election will be held for the respective unexpired term and prevents a special election from occurring less than six months from a general municipal election to ll a vacancy,” documents read.
e city clerk’s o ce con rmed the two charter amendment initiatives were led with the city in June.
“ ey have been reviewed and the petitions for each have been authorized for circulation,” the o ce said.
“Each petition will need to gather at least 1,110 valid signatures and must be led by August 7, 2024, at 5:00 pm.”
sources and supplies to really lavish these families,” he said.
Beyond serving students, the Iron Sharp foundation also conducts community clean-ups. e foundation is organizing with the cities of Aurora and Denver to host a large clean-up e ort on Colfax Avenue in October.
Clark is also in the works of connecting with other organizations to provide meals for survivors of sex tra cking and sexual and domestic abuse.
“I think a strong community has a mutual respect for one another and honors one another… We really want to steward that culture of service and washing the feet of our community…
We can build a strong community together, across government, across private sectors, across faith communities, across schools and families,” Clark said.
More: In addition to volunteering at the Aug. 4 backpack packing event, donations can also be made to support the foundation online at ironsharpcommunity.org/donate.
Englewood aims to get the lead out of infrastructure
A map of the 11 replacement zones in Englewood Utilities’ service area within the city’s boundary and major roadways. As replacement zones are scheduled, the following map will be updated on the city website.
City hopes to finish project in less than five years
BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
In a proactive measure to enhance public health and meet federal regulatory deadlines, the City of Englewood has launched a signi cant initiative to eliminate lead pipes from its water infrastructure.
Deputy Utilities Director Sarah Stone said the initiative, which began this summer, aims to remove as many lead or galvanized steel pipes as possible in less than ve years. It includes the replacement of service lines running from water mains into residents’ homes, with no charge to the property owner for the replacement work.
“Lead removal in water systems is a priority of the federal government, as exposure to lead in drinking water is known to cause serious health effects,” Stone said. “Englewood Utilities is being proactive in prioritizing the safety and health of its customers while securing available funding
‘The current estimate is up to 3,000 service lines that may be lead or galvanized steel.’
Sarah Stone, deputy utilities director
to remove all the lead service lines in the water system ahead of regulatory deadlines set by the (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.)” Stone said with $40 million through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021 and the Colorado
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Drinking Water Revolving Fund, including a $10 million grant and $30 million in low-cost loans, the program will remove as much lead and galvanized steel as possible.
“ e current estimate is up to 3,000 service lines that may be lead or galvanized steel,” Stone said. “ e program has collected utility records, parcel records and construction data to develop a statistical analysis model and predict material of service lines around the service area.”
She said these areas are designated by the “Assumed Lead” and “As-
sumed Non-Lead” categories on the service line inventory, which can be viewed at tinyurl.com/checklines.
“Currently, the contractor is physically verifying the service line material of all properties with a parcel construction year prior to 1960,” Stone said. “ e service line material will be veri ed through two small mechanical excavations, called potholes, performed on the utilityowned and customer-owned portions of the service line.”
About 110 lines have been identied so far as lead or galvanized steel and about 300 service lines to be copper, Stone said.
Before Englewood Utilities schedules the replacement of a lead or galvanized steel pipe the contractor will
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perform a “service line material verication where two small mechanical excavations, called potholes, will be performed to verify the service line material.”
“If the service line is found to be lead or galvanized steel, the customer will be noti ed and further communications will continue until the replacement,” Stone said. “ is includes an on-site visit with the contractor and an Englewood Utilities representative to con rm receipt of the Customer Acknowledgement Form, visually inspect the water service line connection inside the property and walk customers through the replacement process.”
Additionally, she said Englewood
Utilities will manage the replacement process, which can take about six to eight hours per property. “ e Lead Reduction Program will fund the entire cost of a service line replacement,” Stone said. “ ere could be speci c circumstances of restoration after replacement that are the responsibility of the homeowner, such as maintenance of newly replaced sod.”
Stone said people can view the full line inventory online at bit.ly/leadinventory, which is often updated.
“A customer can search their address and see their current service line material designation,” she said.
For more information on the project reach out to lead@englewoodco.gov.
In small groups, attendees will then discuss the role of local news in their communities and share ideas about how we can better serve them: What leaders should we recognize? What events and businesses can we spotlight? On what community topics are
Small groups will be divided based on language preference and large group portions will be conducted in a bilingual fashion.
We know there are years of work to be done in the news industry to make information more accessible for all people, and we know one meeting won’t solve all of the challenges. at said, we believe any good, commu-
nity-centered work begins with asking questions and listening, so we are starting there.
We hope this gathering can be a rst step to building relationships across our community and to begin dialogues that will help us do our jobs better in the weeks, months and years to come.
e feedback shared during the meeting will be used to create a guide for the Littleton Independent and Col-
orado Community Media to improve coverage of the Latino community. Refreshments for the whole family will be provided.
If you are interested in attending the event, RSVP at https://tinyurl. com/2u8j77bj.
If you are a community organization or local business interested in helping us spread the word, reach out to Nina Joss at njoss@coloradocommunitymedia.com.
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“Upgrading the facilities and amenities in our parks will help more people spend time outdoors, stay active, and build stronger relationships with their neighbors,” District 2 Commissioner Jessica Campbell said. “By investing in our parks, we are investing in the future of our county and a healthy quality of
The RidgeGate calendar of fun starts here.
life for our residents.”
e park’s transformation is the result of a master plan update completed in 2015, which incorporated valuable community and user input to expand recreational opportunities.
Although the bike park and pump track are still under construction, they are expected to be nished later this summer, according to the county’s public information o cer, Anders Nelson.
Nelson said a formal ribbon-cutting
ceremony is anticipated once the bike park is complete in September. Meanwhile, the athletic elds are currently open for drop-in use, with programmed activities set to begin in the fall.
More: Additional information about the park’s reopening can be found at arapahoeco.gov/dovevalleymp. Questions and comments can be directed to askopenspaces@arapahoegov.com or by calling Open Spaces at 720-8746540.
Yoga in the Park
Join RidgeGate and South Suburban Parks and Recreation for free community yoga classes on the grass at the south end of Belvedere Park, at the corner of RidgeGate Circle and Belvedere Lane. Please bring your own mat, water bottle and towel to all classes. In case of heavy rain or lightning, class will be cancelled.
Tuesday, July 30th, 6:30-7:30pm
Tuesday, August 27th, 6:30-7:30pm
Guided Nature Hikes
Each year, RidgeGate teams up with the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District to provide free, guided nature hikes. These hikes are led by professional naturalists from the district, and offer insight and education into the natural ecosystems within the open space at RidgeGate. Registration is required and available at RidgeGate.com
Sunday, July 21st, 8:30-10pm – Buck Moon
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Friday, July 26th, 6-7:30pm – Urban Coyotes
Saturday, August 3rd, 9-10:30am – Nature Journaling
Sunday, August 18th, 7:30-9am – Common Backyard Birds
Tunes on the Terrace at the Lone Tree Arts Center
RidgeGate is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Lone Tree Arts Center’s ‘Tunes on the Terrace’—an outdoor evening concert series that will bring your summer nights to life. Check out the full schedule and buy tickets at LoneTreeArtsCenter.org
Friday, July 26, 7:30pm – Mistura Fina
Experience Historic Schweiger Ranch
The restoration of the 38-acre historic Schweiger Ranch, led by the Schweiger Ranch Foundation, gives us a glimpse into settlers’ lives. Today, the ranch is open to the public for self-guided visits and a variety of events throughout the year. Register for or learn more about these events online at SchweigerRanch.org.
Thursday, July 18th, 8:30-10am – Natural Heritage Walking Tour with SSPRD (Natural Heritage of Native Americans)
Saturday, July 20th, 10-11:30am – Guided Public Tour
Friday, August 16th, 6:30-8pm – Campfire Storytelling Series (Ranger Trey)
Saturday, August 17th, 10-11:30am – Guided Public Tour
Saturday, August 17th, 8:30-10am – Natural Heritage Walking Tour with SSPRD (Nature Bingo)
Forte Fruits brings fresh, delicious produce to residents for decades
BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Located along busy Federal Boulevard in Sheridan for more than three decades, the lively and colorful Forte Fruits stand beckons residents with its kaleidoscope of fresh, sun-ripened fruits and other foods.
A cherished fixture for patrons of all ages, it stands as a vibrant symbol of community connection, inviting locals and visitors alike to savor its seasonal delights.
Joe Stoll, a local retiree who has worked at Forte Fruits for the last five years, said the best aspect of working at Forte is interacting with all the different patrons.
“It’s so fun because I have people that come and say ‘I’ve been coming for 30 years’ and I have people that say they’re coming for the first time (and) that 100% for the second time,” Stoll said.
Additionally, Stoll said Forte is small enough to help all its customers individually but it has a large variety of inventory.
“We are so small that we have unique things,” Stoll said. “We have several varieties of plums and pears and nectarines and all kinds of different peaches, which makes us fun because the stores don’t do that.”
Stoll said the stand is one aspect of the Western Slope farm in Palisade owned by Peter Forte, who started the company about 52 years ago.
Forte Fruits is known for its fresh peaches, plums and more as well as its bright and welcoming atmosphere. The stand is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.
Stoll’s son-in-law, Danijel Dukic, got his start at Forte Farms and now operates the stand located at 4021 S. Federal Boulevard in Sheridan as well as the visits to local farmers markets.
“(I enjoy) everything,” Dukic
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Forte Fruits is a well-known and beloved fruit stand located at 4021 S. Federal Blvd. in Sheridan. For over 30 years this colorful historic building has brought delicious fruits to residents of Sheridan, Englewood and more. PHOTOS BY ELISABETH SLAY
said. “I enjoy being outside working with people, selling fruit and everything. It’s a hard job but fun.”
Dukic said Forte participates in about 15 different markets, selling different fruits and vegetables.
“Most of them are like 50 years we’ve been doing this, so we just continue to do the same ones,” he said.
He explained that while they sell mostly in the summer, the farm operates almost year-round as workers begin picking fruits and other items in May. The store is open until early October and then Forte continues to sell at markets though the end of October.
“It’s week after week we set up and change food,” he said. “People really come to get what we have. It’s pretty fun. It’s good
quality too.”
The stand has been in the same building for the last 30 years, according to Stoll. The building housing the stand also has a rich history, as it used to be the Sheridan Police Department and a doctor’s office before Forte took it over.
“I get Sheridan and local people coming all the time telling me really neat stories,” Stoll said. “It’s really neat when it’s this old.”
Dukic said people have responded well to Forte as it’s local and offers quality products at reasonable prices, which he said they try to maintain.
“We get more and more people every year,” he said. “Our name is pretty big after 50-something years and it’s pretty well known.”
Going forward, Dukic said he hopes Forte Fruits will remain a staple in the community.
For more information on Forte Fruits, visit www.fortefruits.com.
A young girl shops with her mother for fruit at local stand Forte Fruits in Sheridan.
PHOTO BY ELISABETH SLAY
Arapahoe County Fair promises old-school fun with new attractions
by Raptor Events
Salida Circus
• Line dance lessons with instructors from Two Left Boots
• A Toddler Town for younger kids
A special and separate ticketed craft brew festival for ages 21 and up called Pours on the Plains will feature local breweries and a live band. at will take place on July 26 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Pours on the Plains tickets are $25 and guests will receive a mini mug and beer sampling tickets with their admission.
General admission tickets are $25. Kids under 36 inches tall get in for free.
e Arapahoe County fair is three miles east of E-470 on Quincy Avenue. e fair address is: 25690 E. Quincy Ave. in Aurora, 80016.
South Harvest Road will be closed in both directions from July 25-28 for the fair. Motorists should use South Gun Club Road or East Belleview Avenue as alternative routes into the area and East Quincy Avenue or South Powhaton Road to access the fair entrance.
Fiber arts show to bring unique work to Depot Art Gallery
BY NINA JOSS
A wedding dress, a gourd, felt and porcupine quills are all included in artwork that will be on display at an upcoming show at the Depot Arts Gallery.
The 2024 Fiber Art Colorado show will showcase a vast array of mediums and styles, gallery spokesperson Peggy Dietz said. The show, which will be on display from July 23 to Sept.7, will include 81 pieces of artwork from artists across the state, Dietz said.
She said this year is the first show of its kind at the Depot Arts Gallery at 2069 W. Powers Ave. in Littleton. As opposed to the gallery’s normal shows, which often showcase work that is mostly twodimensional, the fiber arts show focuses on pieces that are mostly three-dimensional or layer materials on top of each other.
“It’s a break from our traditional work,” she said. “It’s very manual as opposed to digital, and that is so unique in this day.”
Fiber art is made of natural or synthetic fiber material, such as fabric or yarn, Dietz said. She added that the show will include a wide range of other three-dimensional materials, such as clay, jewelry, thread, felt, natural objects
and more.
The pieces of artwork in this show focus on the materials and the artist’s manual labor as part of the works’ significance, she said.
In one piece, artist Joyce Murphy used fabric from her grandmother’s 19th-century dress to make a collage.
“Segments of the purple silk are intermixed with memorabilia and a sepia picture of the grandmother in the 1890 dress,” Dietz said.
In another piece, artist Kathy Triplett sculpted a “Porcupine Gourd,” made up of a gourd, painted with alcohol inks and embellished with pine needles and porcupine quills, Dietz said.
Other pieces include needlework, botanical dyes, basket weaving, homemade paper, synthetic turf and more.
The show was juried by Cecily Cullen, director and curator of the Center for Visual Art at Metropolitan State University of Denver.
As with all Depot Art Gallery shows, visiting the gallery is free.
The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday through Sunday. It will maintain these hours during Western Welcome Week in August.
A public reception for the show will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on July 26.
The Depot Art Gallery is located at 2069 W. Powers Ave. in Littleton in a former Santa Fe Railway depot. FILE PHOTO
Decency and courtesy amid rush and crush
In a world where time is a precious commodity, the ability to empathize with others and make small sacri ces for the greater good often falls by the wayside. Despite legitimate reasons and clear opportunities to help, many of us nd ourselves prioritizing our own convenience. is brings us to the concept of “doing the right thing” — a principle that, though simple in theory, proves challenging in practice.
Take, for instance, a common scenario at the grocery store. A man, visibly in a rush, approaches the checkout line and asks if he can cut ahead, explaining that he needs to get home to care for his sick child. One might expect understanding and a bit of human kindness, yet he is met with a curt refusal and a reminder that “we are all in a rush.” e irony of the situation becomes glaringly apparent when, minutes later, the same man who refused the request is seen sitting outside on a bench, leisurely smoking a cigarette. is small act of indi erence highlights a broader issue: our inability to momentarily set aside our priorities to assist others, even when it costs us next to nothing. Another telling example unfolds in the con nes of an airplane. Imagine a ight that has been delayed, causing many passengers to worry about their tight connecting ights. Upon landing, the pilot or ight attendant kindly requests that those who have reached their nal destination remain seated, allowing passengers with tight connections to disembark rst. Despite this reasonable request, a signicant number of passengers stand up and crowd the aisle, eager to be the rst ones o the plane. Observing these passengers later, casually grabbing a drink or waiting at the baggage carousel, reveals that their
hurry was more about personal impatience than genuine urgency. ese everyday incidents, though seemingly minor, underscore a profound truth: many of us struggle to act with decency and courtesy when it comes to looking out for others. e decisions we make in these moments, however small, have a ripple e ect on those around us. By choosing to do the right thing, whether it’s letting someone cut in line or staying seated to help a fellow traveler, we contribute to a more compassionate and considerate society.
It’s easy to rationalize our actions and justify our behavior by convincing ourselves that our needs are more pressing. Yet, taking a step back to consider the broader context can lead to more empathetic choices. In the case of the grocery store, allowing someone with a sick child to go ahead might only cost us a few extra minutes, but it could make a signi cant di erence in their day. Similarly, remaining seated on a delayed ight so that others can catch their connecting ights may seem like a minor inconvenience, but it can alleviate considerable stress for those travelers.
Living with more decency and courtesy doesn’t require grand gestures or signi cant sacri ces. Often, it’s the small acts of kindness and consideration that have the most profound impact. Whether it’s holding a door open, o ering a seat, or simply being patient, these actions foster a sense of community and shared humanity. When we make the e ort to look out for others, we acknowledge that we are part of a larger community where everyone is navigating their own challenges and pressures. Empathy, particularly during hectic times, can bridge the gaps created by our individual pursuits. It reminds us that despite the hustle, we all share common human experiences and that a little kindness can go a long way.
Seniors’ Council promotes mental health
JLIVING AND AGING WELL
ason Hopcus, president/CEO of the National Alliance On Mental Illness (NAMI) for Arapahoe and Douglas counties, will discuss mental health resources on ursday, Aug. 1 at the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County (SCDC) meeting. e meeting will start with announcements from 10-10:15 a.m., followed by a presentation by Hopcus, and will conclude with community conversation from 11:1511:30 a.m. at Seven Stones - Chat eld Garden Botanical Cemetery, 9635 N. Rampart Range Road, south of Littleton. e meeting is free and open to the public.
Hopcus will share resources available to older adults as well as people of all ages. Hopcus, a certi ed life coach and entrepreneur with a deep commitment to serve, created the Connections Project, which takes a fresh approach by focusing on those who have turned personal struggles into community victories. He hosts two podcasts called “Get Unstuck,
Move Forward With Your Life” and “Nobody’s Perfect,” both community resources designed to help navigate today’s challenges that impact mental health.
According to Hopcus, “Drawing on personal experience and over ten years of involvement with mental wellness, my mission is to advance human connection. e present narrative about mental health is often perpetuated through sad, scary, or traumatic events, which typically overlook individuals who are struggling with functional life issues.”
Hopcus “fully acknowledges the amount of e ort it takes, how necessary it is to share each other’s journeys, and why we as a society need to move the needle toward unashamed conversation. Everyone is directly or indirectly a ected by mental health.”
An estimated 1 in 4 adults experience mental health challenges annually. Youth experience mental health issues too. ere is hope and help for healing. In addition to NAMI for Arapahoe and Douglas Counties, NAMI Colorado o ers support and resources.
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Midyear economic checkpoint
We are halfway through 2024 already and looking to see how the rest of the year will unfold. Will the economy be too hot or too cold? We have been enjoying a Goldilocks scenario in the rst half of the year. ere was some indication of a cooling economy with enough momentum in the technology sector to average a lukewarm or comfortable economic environment so far.
We have two quarters of corporate earnings under our belt, which were better than expected, and two more to go. If we see gross domestic product (GDP) output slow, then we could see a leveling o of future earnings as well.
Two major market indexes, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, both hit record highs just before the July 4 holiday, despite slower-than-expected economic growth numbers.¹
e arti cial intelligence (AI) sector fueling high returns reminds me a bit of the dot-com bubble of the late 1990s. at was a large, rapid and ultimately unsustainable increase in the valuation of stock market shares in internet service and technology companies that later resulted in the bursting of the dot-com bubble in 2000.²
is year boasts the second-best start for the S&P 500 in an election year since 1928; only 1976 was better.
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Chief Equity Strategist Je Krumpelman, CFA, is sticking to his theme of “back to normal” as the markets broadened out from the potentially overpriced tech market. We would like to see participation from several sectors before we form solid ground to go higher. I am standing by my view that nominal GDP
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
On July 3 Hudson Gardens and South Suburban Parks & Rec District sponsored a reworks event at Hudson Gardens. e event cost $25 a person and two of us registered to attend. e event allowed no food to be brought in but promised several food trucks available along with bands and a reworks show.
ough we arrived shortly after 6 p.m., and joined the food line immediately, we stood in line for three hours only to be told that the food trucks were out of food.
By the time we got to our seats, at
FINANCIAL STRATEGIES
growth is expected to be in the 4% to 4.5% range for 2024. e Federal Reserve appears to be keeping in ation under control as June numbers saw a drop in overall in ation from a 2.9% increase over last year to a 2.6% increase, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
e good news/bad news of all this is that the Federal Reserve Board may not feel the need to cut rates anytime soon. It has done a great deal to curb in ation and now doesn’t want to reverse the economic tightening that higher interest rates provided by loosening the strings too early.
e jobs front shows 206,000 jobs added in June, slightly below May and April, both of which were revised lower last month. is might indicate a cooling economy as the unemployment rate rose to 4.1% in June, the highest since November 2021.4
We will see if higher interest rates for longer continues to keep in ation down, increases unemployment, and slows economic growth. is would be the normal course of action in this phase of the business cycle.
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2. Britannica.com/event/dot.com bubble.
3. Marketwatch 4. House.gov
Patricia Kummer is managing director for Mariner Wealth Advisors.
9:25, the music was over and the reworks had started.
We had no food, heard no music and saw only part of the reworks, all because of the poor execution of this event. And there were no o -duty police to escort the hundreds of people across busy Santa Fe Drive after 10 p.m. at night. Don’t you think that would qualify for a refund? Obviously, not from Hudson Gardens point of view. is was extremely disappointing as the only entertainment
HIGHLANDS RANCH NATIVE MAKES TEAM USA ROWING SQUAD
from Colorado to the Olympics
BY JOHN RENFROW
Even while playing multiple sports at Mountain Vista High School, Jessica oennes never saw herself as a stellar athlete; much less an Olympian. But a decade later, that’s exactly what she is after qualifying for Team USA as a rower on the women’s pair team. It’s not her rst time qualifying, either.
oennes spoke with Colorado Community Media on the Fourth of July before hopping on a plane to Paris for the Summer Olympics.
“As I have been told many times in my career,
there is no better way to celebrate the Fourth of July than by practicing my craft for the United States,” oennes said.
So rather than hot dogs and reworks, oennes enjoyed multiple weightlifting sessions, in-thewater practice runs, yoga, working online, packing and more.
It’s her return to the big stage after the Tokyo Games in 2020, where she was a bow seat in the women’s eight group of rowers. at squad nished fourth in that event.
Now she and her partner, Azja Czajkowski, pair up for the U.S. as a smaller unit going for the gold after winning the pair at the 2024 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Team Trials in April.
oennes and Czajkowski will compete against the world’s best rowing pairs later this month. But oennes’ journey to the top of her sport is unique; she had never rowed in her life until walk-
ing on to the University of Washington’s team in 2015. at’s about as late a start as possible.
And she wasn’t exactly counting up o ers from colleges, she said.
“I was probably one of the least talented athletes in all of the incredible number of people that came out of Mountain Vista,” oennes said. “And I don’t say that humbly; I say that as a fact. I had the privilege of playing on a volleyball team where, I think, 12 out of 13 women went to a Division I school to play volleyball. I had a basketball team where I was the varsity benchwarmer. I just wasn’t quite in my body yet. I really was scrappy, though.” at scrappiness took her to the world stage again. For more on her journey and focus going into Paris, check out the brief Q&A with oennes on the next page.
Jessica Thoennes’ path
Highlands Ranch native Jessica Thoennes (left) and her partner Azja Czajkowski pose for a photo after winning
in April.
TEAM USA
To watch oennes in action, tune in on Sunday, July 28 at 2:30 a.m. MT on NBC or Peacock. For those without TV or streaming access, follow @womenintheboat on Instagram for updates, schedules and more. e full Olympics schedule can be found at www.olympics.com/en/paris-2024/schedule.
Colorado Community Media: How did you
become an Olympian and Division I athlete if you weren’t as good as the other girls on your Mountain Vista teams?
oennes:I was scrappy, determined and I outworked everybody else. ose were my characteristics in high school. I knew I wasn’t the biggest, I knew I wasn’t the fastest and I knew I wasn’t the strongest. So I had to be able to outwork, out-hustle and be willing to go just another inch to just make the team, which really helped when I went to college as a walk-on. I had never rowed before.
CCM: How did you get into rowing in college?
oennes:I had no idea what I was getting myself into. One of my characteristics is I say, ‘Well, how hard can it actually be?’ So I said to myself, ‘I’ll do it for a year. How hard could it be?’ And it turns out I was really bad. It was really hard. And I was like, “Well, I’ve really gotten myself up this creek without a paddle, so I better gure this out.’ It took me about two years to come around and gure things out. By the time I hit my junior year, I was like, ‘Oh, this is fantastic. I love this. is is incredible.’ So, I’ve always been scrappy. I’ve never been the No. 1. But I had a lot of try. I’m a bit of a stubborn creature and I just keep working at things.
CCM: What was your reaction to learning you made the Olympics again?
oennes: at was one of the best moments where, for a little bit, I was wondering if the three-and-a-half, four years that I’ve worked … You have all those thoughts that go through your head like, ‘Is this going to pay o ? Is this going to work?’ And in those moments, you can’t really think about that. But as soon as the buzzer went o , I was so elated because it was just a con rmation of, ‘Yeah, I do this really well and I have been doing this really well.’
CCM: How do you balance that elation with the quick turnaround of getting to work for Paris?
oennes: I think I did it a little bit better than I did last time. One, it comes with experience. But I think I just knew that if we wanted to really have a big impact on the pair eld, like Azja and I were both hoping, we needed to take a few days and celebrate, take a rest. en get right back to work.
CCM: What’s a typical day for you when you’re preparing for the Olympics?
oennes:I’m up every day super early. Out of the house by 6 o’clock. We do one practice in the morning, and that’s about two and a half hours; three once you get all your warmup stu in. Get o the water. I work in addition to rowing, so I’ll hop online for an hour or two to kind of decompress for practice and get some work sorted. en hop back in the boat or cross-train for an afternoon session. en I’ve been doing a ton of yoga. We are religious weightlifters. We are in the gym, at minimum twice a day, but usually three times a day.
CCM: As a pair, you’re relying on a partner heavily, but what are one or two things you feel you need to polish ahead of the Olympics?
oennes: Every pair has its own unique dynamic in what you need to do. As the stroke seat, something that I really needed to solidify in these past couple of months has been providing a rhythm that is followable and fast. at’s something that we have been working on super diligently. at falls a little heavier on my shoulders, but Azja certainly contributes in that aspect. She’s got all the power back there. She’s hauling me around a lot of the time. Speci cally, I’ve really been working on my catch entry, which is the dynamic portion of rowing you can never be too good at. As your blade enters the water, you have to be patient to let it go all the way in and not jump on it before you’re fully buried. So my focus has been rhythm and catches.
Jessica Thoennes (middle) shares a moment with her fellow rowers between competitions. As one of the members of the pair team, Thoennes said her success comes from doing her part but also relying on her partner to match her energy and rhythm.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF ROW2K
Azja Czajkowski (left) and Jessica Thoennes share a moment of relief in the boat. The duo won the pair at the 2024 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Team Trials in April, which qualified them for the Summer Olympics in Paris this month.
Miners Alley goes back to school
TCOMING ATTRACTIONS
here are many ways to approach school, and not every student thrives under the same conditions. Or, in the case of Dewey Finn, every teacher.
But that just provides the opportunity for more creativity in learning, and as the musical “School of Rock” at Miners Alley Playhouse entertainingly demonstrates, that can make all the di erence.
And that willingness to learn extends to the creatives on and o stage.
“For me, if a project scares me,
that means I should do it,” said Warren Sherrill, director of the production and associate artistic director at Miners Alley. “When I was approached about directing this show it was really exciting to me, because it’s a massive undertaking. ere are a bunch of kids on stage (about half of whom need to play speci c instruments), an adult ensemble and a regular band. It’s a big show for us to bite o , but I know we can pull it o .”
“School of Rock” runs at Miners Alley, 1100 Miners Alley in Golden, from Friday, July 26 through Sunday, Sept. 15. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on ursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.
e show features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Glenn Slater and a book by Julian Fellowes and is based on the classic 2003 lm
starring Jack Black. e story follows Dewey, a failed rockstar who poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. ere he discovers a class of straight-A students and decides to turn them into the rock band he always wanted.
e one of the biggest challenges was nding child actors who could handle the many requirements of their roles — they essentially have to be triple threats, as they have to act, sing and play instruments. Sherrill said about 70 children auditioned and the actors they selected are going to wow audiences.
“ e kids are just amazing talents and they carry a large chunk of the show and they’re going to knock people over,” he said. “I’m so excited for audiences to see them and witness their brilliance.”
Light Up the Night at the Pedal the Moon Bike Ride
Castle Rock’s annual Pedal the Moon bike ride is one of those special events that can only happen during the summer.
e ride will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, with participants meeting at Castle View High School, 5254 N. Meadows Drive. From there, riders will follow the East Plum Creek Trail. Cyclists are encouraged to get festive and soup up their bikes with light and other decorations and they can use a decorating station located at the intersection of East Plum Creek and Hangman’s Gulch trails with glowin-the-dark items and other goodies.
While the aim is always to entertain audiences, Sherrill hopes that they also come away with a renewed appreciation of the importance of music, especially for you children. It really has the power to unlock so much that a less creative education can’t.
“A big part of the show is the kids nding their true selves through music, no matter what that is,” he said. “It’s about doing what you feel passionate about and having a sense of security that I’ve always felt the arts provide.”
All participants must wear a helmet and have a front headlamp and blinking rear light. Registration and other details are available at https:// visitcastlerock.org/events/.
Dazzle Jazz and Colorado Music HOF Keep El Chapultepec’s Culture Alive
El Chapultepec was one of Denver’s most storied jazz and blues clubs and its closure in 2020 was a heartbreaker for a lot of music fans. But it’s spirit lives on, courtesy of Dazzle Jazz Club and the Colorado Music Hall of Fame.
Clarke Reader
Thu 7/18
Torreys Peak Ages 8-11 - 2023 League Session #4
@ 3:30pm / $400
Jul 18th - Aug 30th
Elevation Volleyball Club, 12987 E Adam Aircraft Drive, Englewood. 720-524-4136
JaySilenceBand: Jay Silence live at The Viewhouse Band Series
@ 5pm
ViewHouse Centennial, 7101 S Clinton St, Centennial
CW & Twenty Hands High @ 5:30pm Discovery Park, 20115 Mainstreet, Parker
Eric Golden @ 6:30pm
Tailgate Tavern & Grill, 19552 Mainstreet, Parker
Fri 7/19
Neil Z @ 5pm
2 Penguins Tap and Grill, 13065 E Briar‐wood Ave, Centennial
Cooper Alan: 2024 Summer Concert Series (Castle Rock, CO) @ 6pm
Philip S. Miller Park Amphitheater, 210 E Wolfensberger Rd, Castle Rock
Taylor Rave @ 8pm Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Engle‐wood
Cooper Alan: 2024 Summer Concert Series (Castle Rock, CO) @ 5pm
Philip S. Miller Park, 1375 W Plum Creek Pkwy, Castle Rock
Sat 7/20
Seun Kuti & Egypt80 @ 5pm Levitt Pavilion Denver, 1380 W Florida Ave, Denver
In The Valley Below @ 6pm
Sun 7/21
Burlesque Brunch and Drag Brunch with The Broken Babes @ 9:30am / $20
Jul 21st - Sep 22nd
Western Sky Bar & Taproom, 4361 S BROADWAY, Englewood. westernsky barco@gmail.com
Tom Mcelvain Music @ 1pm Wheelz, 2490 W Hampden Ave, Engle‐wood
Stephen Stanley: Community Worship Nights @ 5:30pm
Summit Church, 4240 N Perry Park Rd, Sedalia
Falcon Park - Summer Camp - 3 Year Old class @ 10am / $59
Jul 22nd - Jul 24th
Falcon Park, 9555 Fallbrooke Dr., High‐lands Ranch. 720-297-0117
Iveth Luna: Community Worship Nights @ 6pm
Summit Church, 4240 N Perry Park Rd, Sedalia
Micah Christopher: Community Worship Nights @ 6pm
Summit Church, 4240 N Perry Park Rd, Sedalia
Mon 7/22
Moe's Original BBQ, 3295 S Broadway, Englewood
Phat Daddy @ 6pm
RockStar Music Hall & Event Center, 15755 E Arapahoe Rd, Centennial
Falcon Park - Summer Camp - Jr Soccer Stars @ 8am / $179
Jul 22nd - Jul 26th
Falcon Park, 9555 Fallbrooke Dr., High‐lands Ranch. 720-297-0117
LØLØ @ 6pm
Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Englewood
Modern Swing Mondays 2024 @ 6pm / $10 Stampede, Aurora
DJ Rockstar Aaron: Forbidden Bingo Wednesdays - 'Bout Time Pub & Grub @ 7pm Bout Time Pub & Grub, 3580 S Platte River Dr A, Sheridan
Thu 7/25
Rotating Tap Comedy @ Coal Mine Ave Brewing @ 6pm
Coal Mine Ave Brewing Company, 9719 W Coal Mine Ave unit a, Littleton
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Well/Finishing Strong interactive workshop topic is Legacy Binder Preparation on Tuesday morning, Sept. 24. Imagine how bene cial having all your important information in one binder would be for your loved ones at the time of your death or if you are gravely disabled. Registration begins Aug. 15 at www. douglas.co.us — search for Seniors’ Council using the magnifying glass icon. e fee is $10.
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In the rush of daily life, it’s worth reminding ourselves of the importance of empathy and kindness. By making a conscious e ort to do the right thing, even when it’s not the easiest or most convenient option, we can create a more supportive and compassionate world. I would love to hear your story at gotonor-
e Seniors’ Council of Douglas County serves to enhance quality of life through advocacy, education, and collaboration. SCDC welcomes older adult attendees as well as participants from government and community organizations serving the senior population in Douglas County. Meetings are the rst ursday morning of the month at various locations in Douglas County and address topics of importance to older adults and those who offer support. For information and updates, please visit www.douglas. co.us and search for Seniors’ Council using the magnifying glass icon.
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we had was with the people we chatted with in the food line for three hours and a bit of unimpressive reworks.
Because the people in line around us were associated with a children’s truck event, we heard that the event was managed by someone who had never managed an event this large before, the event had no designated a place for the vendor trucks to park,
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This summer, take simple steps for be er air
It’s another hot, sunny, bluesky day in Denver. The air is still and looks clear! Despite the beautiful day, you may feel irritation in your throat or a tightness in your chest while out walking the dog, at the park, riding your bike, or on an afternoon run. Your asthma may also be acting up.
This is likely the impact of ground-level ozone: the Front Range’s most pressing air quality problem each summer. We can’t see or smell it, but this pollutant accumulates the most on hot and sunny blue-sky days, reaching its highest levels in the afternoons and evenings.
While ozone serves an important purpose high up in the atmosphere — protecting us from the sun’s ultraviolet radiation — at ground level, high concentrations of ozone are unhealthy. Ozone makes it difficult to breathe, increases our susceptibility to respiratory infections, and exacerbates respiratory ailments such as asthma.
High ozone levels affect all of us. Even if you are healthy, ozone can impact the cells in your lungs during and after exposure, like
sunburn, and repeated exposure over time can lead to reduced lung function. The people at higher risk of exposure or more sensitive to this air pollution include the elderly, those with respiratory conditions, outdoor workers, outdoor athletes, and especially children, whose lungs are still developing.
Where does this air pollution come from? Ground-level ozone is not directly emitted from any source. It forms in the air when two chemicals, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), react in the sunshine and heat of summer days. These chemicals are called ozone precursors, and they are released into the air from emissions made by our gaspowered vehicles, gas-powered lawn equipment, and oil and gas production across the Front Range.
Both colorless and odorless, ozone is different than wildfire smoke, tiny particulate matter called PM2.5 or PM10, and the visible Denver “brown cloud” of years past. However, ozone can combine with other air quality issues, and is sometimes referred to as “smog.”
errands, or taking the bus or the light rail to get where you need to go. Don’t forget: youth ride for free on RTD! For shorter distances, leave the car at home and walk, ride a scooter, or your bike or e-bike.
Fuel up your car after 5 p.m. to avoid releasing emissions during the heat of the day. Skip idling your car: instead, roll down the windows and turn off the engine while waiting in parking lots or lines. Consider a low- or zeroemissions vehicle, like an electric vehicle (EV), when it’s time to purchase a new vehicle.
While air quality in the region has greatly improved in the past half century, ozone remains a pressing issue to our health and environment. But as our gas-powered vehicles and gas-powered lawn equipment contribute to its formation, we all have the power to reduce ground-level ozone in the Front Range each summer!
First, sign up for ozone alerts. Visit SimpleStepsBetterAir.org to sign up for emails or text “BetterAirCO” to 21000 to receive air quality alerts on your phone. When the Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE) forecasts a high ozone day, the Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) will send you a timely text or email to let you know.
On high ozone days, protect your health by avoiding outdoor exercise or heavy exertion between noon and 8 p.m. Still want to get outside? Plan ahead and spend time outside in the morning, or later in the evening, when ozone levels will be lower.
Second, reduce your emissions! Take some Simple Steps for Better Air: Skip two car trips per week by carpooling, combining
Mow the lawn after 5 p.m. if you still use gas-powered equipment. Even better, upgrade your old gas lawn mower, trimmer, or leaf blower to a new electric one with a 30% state discount at participating retailers this year!
And if your job can be done remotely, work from home at least one day a week and eliminate your commute altogether.
Taking these timely, simple steps in the summer improves our Front Range air quality, our health, and our ability to enjoy the outdoors! Visit SimpleStepsBetterAir.org for more information about how to reduce your ozone impact this summer and help your community breathe easier.
CRITERIUM
Cup (ACC). e series is partnered with USA Cycling “to serve as the premier professional road race calendar in the United States,” according to its website.
For the rst time, the series includes a junior event this year. e ACC Junior Criterium Cup will include competitions for athletes ages 15 to 16 and 17 to 18 years old, according to its website.
At Littleton’s event, where Audi Denver is a main sponsor, junior athletes will compete in the rst race of the day at 2:15 p.m. Athletes as young as 10 years old are allowed to race in this event, but those younger than 15 will not be included in the national series.
Over 500 cyclists usually compete at the criterium, Brunk said, with top racers winning prizes. For the professional races, about $15,000 will be awarded in cash prizes.
For the winners of the entire American Criterium Cup, which ends in September, $100,000 is on the line.
For Brunk, who has raced in the event as an amateur, the day is full of
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He also said that some of the plainti s’ concerns would be better addressed through legislative or administrative means, rather than through the courts.
During the 2023-24 school year, about 39,000 4-year-olds received
excitement.
“It’s at, it’s really fast, and great crowds, a great energy,” he said. “ ere’s an energy that you get when you line up for that race at the beginning that’s just palpable — and so much more than any other race.”
Even from people who aren’t familiar with cycling, Brunk said he always hears that the event is “exciting.” e cyclists clump up, just feet
tuition-free preschool through Colorado’s universal preschool program — representing 62% of children in that age group in the state. Enrollment is expected to be even higher next year.
is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with Chalkbeat Colorado, a nonpro t news site covering educational change in public schools.
away from each other, speeding past viewers and drafting o of each others’ wind, he said.
Every year, famous cyclists com-
Brunk said they hope people come this year to enjoy the excitement of the races, cycling on the course and the overall energy of the day.
“We have the beer gardens and the band going and just, there’s an energy there that you’re not going to experience (at) too many events,” Brunk said. “It’s just really a very exciting, fun event for everybody, family and kids, and it just builds
Denver judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by Colorado school districts and other groups over the state’s universal preschool program.
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Littleton residents and visitors enjoy the ambience of the Littleton Twilight Criterium in 2023. COURTESY CITY OF LITTLETON
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Ikon or Epic Pass? We asked 13 locals for their opinion
BY JOHN RENFRO JRENFROW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
ough we just eclipsed the Fourth of July, it’s smart to start thinking about gearing up for the winter season again. Colorado is the ultimate outdoor playground for skiing and snowboarding, but the options can be overwhelming, especially if you’re just getting into the sport(s).
Aside from hitting the backcountry, you’ll likely need to visit one of roughly 40 prominent resorts seasoned throughout the Rocky Mountains. It’s no secret they can get pricey, with day passes topping a couple hundred dollars.
at’s why most powder-crazy Coloradans purchase an Ikon or an Epic Pass. Depending on the option you choose, the pass can provide access to dozens of resorts not just in Colorado, but worldwide. Instead of waiting for temperatures to drop, many slopeheads believe summer is the best time to load up on used gear and secure season passes. Other than price, several factors might determine which pass you favor.
So, we asked eight locals for their opinion: Ikon or Epic?
Ikon
“When I was in college in Colorado Springs, me and all my friends got the Epic Pass because there was a great college discount with access to lots of great mountains. How-
ever, since moving to Denver I’ve been on Ikon and believe it is the better of the two passes. If I leave early enough on the weekend, I can get to Winter Park in just over an hour and avoid the I-70 Eisenhower Tunnel tra c. Epic does not o er any mountains this close. Despite its proximity, Winter Park has also become one of my favorite mountains from a pure snowboarding perspective, with highly variable terrain perfect for any group I might take there. While I do get FOMO for not having access to Breckenridge, Vail or Telluride through the Epic Pass, these mountains are all further than Winter Park and give o a more bougie, rich, tourist vibe that doesn’t appeal to me. Additionally, I am from Los Angeles and my home resort is Mammoth Mountain. Given that Mammoth is on the Ikon Pass, it is very convenient to be able to go home for the holidays and use the same pass I use in Colorado. Ikon also has great mountains all over the world. I am already planning a trip to Japan this winter to ski at Niseko.”
— Kyle Warner, Denver - LoHi “Ikon is the move. Fewer options but fewer crowds. Plus, you get seven days at Arapahoe Basin and Aspen, and you get seven days at a lot of cool resorts. So if you plan to travel, you could hit Big Sky (Montana), Jackson Hole (Wyoming), Deer Valley (Utah), Taos (New Mex-
Kyle Warner, of Denver, poses for a photo on one of the many resorts provided by the Ikon Pass in Colorado. COURTESY PHOTO
ico), Sun Valley (Idaho), etc. One winter I did a trip to Big Sky and that alone made getting the pass worth it because day passes are so expensive.”
— Catherine Dodge, Wheat Ridge
“I most enjoy the people I’ve met while skiing Ikon mountains. ey always have great vibes and made the skiing even more enjoyable than the world-class mountains.
e tailgating at Arapahoe Basin is unmatched and hard to nd a better group of mountain-loving people.”
— Alex Greene, Littleton
“I have the Ikon Pass and prefer it because of the mountains in Colorado as I nd them to be less touristy. I also enjoy being able to go to certain mountains on Ikon when I go home back east.”
— Isabelle Risse, Denver - Sloan’s Lake
Epic
“When deciding between Ikon and Epic it’s been tough in the past. However lately Epic has been our pass of choice although we have both. ere are more Epic options on the pass and mountains like Keystone have been a bit less crowded with great conditions.
Epic was also gracious enough to let us take advantage of early season pricing when we thought our passes were on auto-renew and they were not. Ikon would not allow us to get the same price. We had to pay midseason pricing.”
— Justin Scott, Georgetown
“When I rst moved to Denver, we went with Epic because those were the resorts that had more recognizable names. After two years we switched to Ikon. is year we’ll be
Colorado Community Media to Hold its First 5K Run
BY JO ANN M. COLTON
There is no better way to appreciate the beauty of Colorado than by witnessing all the sights and sounds of the great outdoors.
from walking and/or running along our state’s many wonderful paths and scenic nature trails.
Join Colorado Community Media as we host our first-ever 5K run on Saturday, Aug. 24, at Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave. in Littleton.
And, before the run, we want you to submit your own “Trail Tales,” including photos, to your local newspaper (events@coloradocommunitymedia. com). Tell us where you most enjoy going for a walk or a run in your commuor elsewhere in Colorado.
In turn, we will share many of those adventurous tales with the readers of our two dozen community newspapers in the weeks ahead of the run. About the 5k: It is scheduled to loop around Johnston Reservoir from 9:30 a.m. to noon. It will start and end on the bike path near Shelter P. The event is different from most 5k runs in many ways. For starters, the sole purpose of this event is to simply provide an opportunity for people across Colorado to come together, interact, and share their personal experiences gained
There are no prizes associated with the event and participants will not receive a “standard” T-shirt. Instead, registered participants will receive a pair of custom running socks. The Share Your Trail Tales 5k Run is open to people of all ages. Participants have the option of making it a fun-filled day for the entire family. Registration fees are $35 for adults (ages 17 & up), $15 (ages 5 to 16), and free for children (ages 4 and under ). Parking for run participants and event attendees is available in the west parking lot, which can be reached as you enter Clement Park through the Library entrance on W. Bowles Avenue.
Park is currently being firmed up to feature other activities throughout the day including food and beverage purchase options offered by local food trucks, vendor booths, and live music entertainment.
“Your support of this event as a race participant and/or as an attendee is paramount to the success of our first Share Your Trail Tales 5k Run and it will help us sustain our ability to support local news,” Scott said. “We encourage the engagement of our readers and future readers to be part of this and future events at Colorado Community Media.”
Colorado Community Media publications span eight counties along Colorado’s majestic Front Range — Weld, Adams, Jeffco, Clear Creek, Douglas, Elbert, Arapahoe and Denver. As a nonprofit organization, community is important to us and we are eager to reach out and meet members of the communities our news organization serves.
Carlie Scott, Colorado Community Media’s events director, stated that the program for the Aug. 24 run in Clement
Colorado Community Media could not put on events like this 5k run without the help of its dedicated supporters and sponsors. Sponsorship provides an ideal marketing prospect for your business and positive brand recognition. The organization offers many levels of sponsorship and opportunities for involvement. As a sponsor, you can be part of a fun community event that promotes health and wellness.
To register for the Share Your Trail Tales 5k please visit our website www.coloradocommunitymedia.com and click on EVENTS/CONTEST tab.
Sarah Samuel from Cap Hill poses with a friend at one of the resorts o ered with the Epic Pass. COURTESY PHOTO
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Ericka Paolini Services and Other 290.78
FIS CAPITAL MARKETS US LLCServices and Other 343.26
Genevieve Jones Services and Other 265.27
Grace Perez Services and Other 57.08
HSS SECURITY LLC Supplies 2,062.50
Haley Blaylock Services and Other 132.86
Heidi Williams Services and Other 34.17
IMPACT RACKS INC Supplies 1,344.00
INJOY PRODUCTIONS INCServices and Other 4,306.50
INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR INCServices and Other 6,454.09
INTEGRATED
COMMERCIALIZATONSupplies 2,414.96
IRON SHARP Services and Other 8,000.00
Iliana Macias Services and Other 19.43
Jaclyn Blitz Services and Other 20.77
Jacob Di Biase Services and Other 53.33
Jeremy Lozano ervices and Other 110.15
Jesse Temple-Trujillo Services and Other 174.47
Jessica Palazzolo Services and Other 254.52
Jessica Paulin Services and Other 36.65
Jill Bonczynski Services and Other 36.85
Joshua Skeggs Services and Other 105.26
Kaleigh Hensen Services and Other 151.09
Kara Lenhoff Services and Other 23.52
Karen Shappee Services and Other 186.06
Karl Schiemann Services and Other 71.69
Katherine Molnar Services and Other 143.38
Kathleen DeMars Services and Other 111.22
Kathleen Rebollo Services and Other 14.41
Kathryn Brown Services and Other 202.81
Kristin Byer Services and Other 45.23
LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA Community Programs 5,217.05
LANGUAGE TESTING INTERNATIONAL INC Services and Other 189.00
Lasata Ranjitkar
Laura Brayer
Laura Bruner
and Other 205.56
and Other 25.59
and Other 230.48
Laura Dechant Services and Other 270.55
Laura Medina Services and Other 77.72
Lauren Johnson Services and Other 101.71
Leslie Levine
Lindsay Brown
Lynn Wagner
MERCURIAL SECURITY
and Other 33.84
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resenting the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Legals Public Trustees
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0183-2024
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 19, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s)
Cascades Owner LLC
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Oconee Real Estate Holdings V – CASC LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
February 28, 2017
County of Recording
Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
March 03, 2017
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
D7025453
Original Principal Amount
$35,720,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$33,167,680.01
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Covenants of the Deed of Trust have been violated by Grantor, including, without limitation, Grantor’s failure to pay the entire outstanding indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust by the March 1, 2024 call date. Grantor failed to cure such violation and, as a result, the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust is due in full, with interest, default interest, expenses, late fees, costs, and attorneys’ fees, and a receiver has been appointed for the property to be foreclosed.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
See attached Exhibit A
Purported common address: 6300 S. Syracuse Way, Centennial, CO 80111.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/21/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: 6/27/2024
Last Publication: 7/25/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 04/19/2024
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) rep-
William R. Meyer #34012
Polsinelli PC 1401 Lawrence Street, Suite 2300, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 572-9300
Attorney File # 93765183.1
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
Lot 1, Block 1, The Cascades Filing No. 1 Replat County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY:
Assessor Parcel No: 2075-21-3-18-001
Property Address: 6300 S. Syracuse Way Centennial, Colorado 80111
Legal Notice NO. 0183-2024
First Publication: 6/27/2024
Last Publication: 7/25/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0201-2024
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 3, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s)
Sandra Ann Knisely
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR ONE REVERSE MORTGAGE, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
January 28, 2017
County of Recording
Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
February 06, 2017
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
D7014598
Original Principal Amount
$531,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$180,894.00
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 42, GEORGETOWN VILLAGE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 6395 S Glencoe Ct, Centennial, CO 80121. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by
law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: 7/4/2024
Last Publication: 8/1/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/03/2024
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Alison L Berry #34531
N. April Winecki #34861
David R. Doughty #40042
Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592
Lynn M. Janeway #15592
Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 24-032207
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0191-2024
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 26, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s)
TERRI L. HIGHLAND
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FINANCE AMERICA, LLC, DBA FINAM, LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-4
Date of Deed of Trust
January 20, 2005
County of Recording
Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
January 28, 2005
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
B5012687
Original Principal Amount
$172,800.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$154,012.58
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 26, BLOCK 2, LININGER SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 5411 S HICKORY ST, LITTLETON, CO 80120-1424.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: 7/4/2024
Last Publication: 8/1/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 04/26/2024
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Anna Johnston #51978
Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557
Carly Imbrogno #59533
Randall M. Chin #31149
David W. Drake #43315
Ryan Bourgeois #51088
Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711
Attorney File # 00000010113447
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 14, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s)
Amigo Colorado LLC, a Colorado limited liability company
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Capital Fund I, LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Capital Fund REIT, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
April 13, 2022
County of Recording Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 15, 2022
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
E2042493
Original Principal Amount
$408,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$408,000.00
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Lot 11, HAYES SUBDIVISION, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.
Purported common address: 4195 S Lipan St, Englewood, CO 80110.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/11/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: 7/18/2024
Last Publication: 8/15/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/14/2024
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Alexis R. Abercrombie #56722
Scott D. Toebben #19011
Aricyn J. Dall #51467
David W Drake #43315
Randall S. Miller & Associates PC 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710
Attorney File # 23CO00216-1
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0196-2024
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 26, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s)
Antonino E Smith AND Christine M Smith
Original Beneficiary(ies)
ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. as Trustee for Park Place Securities, Inc. Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates Series 2005-WHQ3
Date of Deed of Trust
March 04, 2005
County of Recording Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 09, 2005
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5033308
Original Principal Amount
$93,500.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$59,605.03
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay
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principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 207715414010
Purported common address: 5819 S PEARL STREET, CENTENNIAL, CO 80121.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication 7/4/2024
Last Publication 8/1/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 04/26/2024
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Alison L Berry #34531
N. April Winecki #34861
David R. Doughty #40042
Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592
Lynn M. Janeway #15592
Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 19-022497
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
Unit 5819, Green Oaks Townhomes, according to the Map thereof filed with the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado, February 24, 1981, as defined and described in the Condominium Declaration for Green Oaks Townhomes, similarly filed and recorded February 24, 1981, in Book 3370 at Page 404, together with the exclusive use of Parking Space 5819, a limited common element shown on said map, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.
Legal Notice NO. 0196-2024
First Publication 7/4/2024
Last Publication 8/1/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0215-2024
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 10, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s)
Phillip Hutchins and Amy T. Hutchins
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Guardian Mortgage, a division of Sunflower Bank, NA
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Guardian Mortgage, a division of Sunflower Bank, NA
Date of Deed of Trust
February 05, 2020
County of Recording
Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
February 07, 2020
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
E0016534
Original Principal Amount
$1,200,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$1,117,114.83
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 4, HOLLYBERRY ACRES
RE-SUBDIVISION OF TRACT 50, SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 67 WEST CLARK COLONY NO. 3, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 5675 E. Berry Avenue, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/11/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: 7/18/2024
Last Publication: 8/15/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/10/2024
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Jeremiah B. Hayes #34002
Taherzadeh, P.L.L.C. 15851 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 410, Addison, TX 75001 (469) 729-6800
Attorney File # 5675 E BERRY AVENUE
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 3, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s)
Joan M. Deheck
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Cherry Creek Mortgage Co., Inc., its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Legacy Mortgage Asset Trust 2021-GS3
Date of Deed of Trust
February 21, 2003
County of Recording
Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
February 27, 2003
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
B3043956
Original Principal Amount
$200,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$105,902.35
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 127, BLOCK 29, WILLOW CREEK FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 7585 South Rosemary Circle, Centennial, CO 80112.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: 7/4/2024
Last Publication: 8/1/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/03/2024
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Amanda Ferguson #44893
Heather Deere #28597
Toni M. Owan #30580
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC
355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155
Attorney File # CO11112
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 26, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s)
Kenneth W. Paa Jr. Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NEWREZ LLC
D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING
Date of Deed of Trust
April 22, 2016
County of Recording Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
April 25, 2016
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D6041906
Original Principal Amount
$205,200.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$165,695.55
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOTS 31 AND 32, BLOCK 22, SOUTH BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO
APN #: 207703422016
Purported common address: 4165 S Grant St, Englewood, CO 80113.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: 7/4/2024
Last Publication: 8/1/2024
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 04/26/2024
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L Berry #34531
N. April Winecki #34861
David R. Doughty #40042
Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592
Lynn M. Janeway #15592
Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 24-032086
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0207-2024
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 3, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s)
Denise L. Belk
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Champions Funding, LLC, its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for Verus Securitization Trust 2023-2 Date of Deed of Trust
September 24, 2022
County of Recording Arapahoe
Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 27, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) E2098426
Original Principal Amount
$526,500.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$522,062.99
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Lot 1, Allison Subdivision County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.
Purported common address: 6281 S Clarkson Street, Centennial, CO 80121.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: 7/4/2024
Last Publication: 8/1/2024 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE
DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE
Public Notices
OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/03/2024
Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado
By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Amanda Ferguson #44893
Heather Deere #28597
Toni M. Owan #30580
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC
355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155
Attorney File # CO23050
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice
ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. LDC24-002, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE SIGN REGULATIONS AMENDMENT / LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT AMENDMENT
PROPOSAL: This county-initiated project proposes amending the Land Development Code (LDC), specifically, Section 4-1-.5, Signs, Section 5-4.4, Planned Sign Program, and Chapter 7, Definitions. The proposed revisions allow for increased freestanding signage depending on the adjacent street frontage and the size of the parcel (s) and are intended to simplify the permitted number and size of fascia signs, remove special sign allowances for specific uses, update and include definitions for certain types of signs, and revise the process and clarify the regulations of the Planned Sign Program.
Multifamily Development, LLC, is requesting the approval of rezoning four parcels from Rural Residential – A (RR-A) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) to accommodate 18 townhomes.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 6, 2024, at 9:30 A.M., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Arapahoe County Board of County Commission permits, a public hearing will be held; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described SDPZ21-006, Trailside Townhomes / Specific Development Plan with Zoning. The public hearing will be held at 5334 S Prince St, East Hearing Room, Littleton CO 80120, with the option to participate remotely. The agenda will typically be posted by the Friday afternoon preceding the hearing and can be viewed on our website at https://arapahoe.legistar.com/Calendar. You can also listen to, or speak at, the meeting by calling 1-855-436-3656. To join the speaking queue, press *3 on the telephone keypad.
Further information concerning the proposed Ordinance may be obtained by e-mailing cityclerksoffice@centennialco.gov prior to the Public Hearing. Information on the Ordinance can be found on the City’s website www.centennialco. gov or by calling 303-325-8000.
Legal Notice No. 539370
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
Bids and Settlements
Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT WILLOWS WATER DISTRICT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO
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. 539386
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice
INVITATION TO BID
BOWLES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT SUNSET PARK PLAYGROUND PROJECT
(PURSUANT TO 29-1-106, C.R.S.)
CITY OF LITTLETON ON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE RESIDENTS AND TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF LITTLETON THAT THE LITTLETON CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT OF THE BUDGET AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024, AT 6:30 P.M., OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS THE MATTER MAY BE HEARD, DURING A PUBLIC MEETING. THE PROPOSED BUDGET IS ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE. ANY INTERESTED CITIZEN MAY INSPECT THE PROPOSED BUDGET BY SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE CITY CLERK DURING NORMAL OFFICE HOURS OF 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. ANY CITIZEN MAY PARTICIPATE AT THE PUBLIC MEETING AND WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON SAID BUDGET IF THEY SO DESIRE. ANY CITIZEN MAY FILE ANY WRITTEN OBJECTIONS TO THE PROPOSED BUDGET AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE FINAL ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET.
BY: TIFFANY HOOTEN, FINANCE DIRECTOR
Legal Notice No. 539364
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF CENTENNIAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, the Centennial City Council passed on first reading:
ORDINANCE NO. 2024 O-10
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, AMENDING ARTICLE 7 OF CHAPTER 7 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING ANIMAL CONTROL BY ADDING A NEW ATRISK ANIMAL VIOLATION AND ASSOCIATED PENALTY, AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ANIMAL, AND CLARIFYING THE POWERS OF ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS
The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-754-3324. The full text of the ordinance is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com.
By: Christina Lovelace, CMC Interim City Clerk
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 6, 2024 the Arapahoe County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M., or as soon as possible thereafter at 6954 S Lima St., Arapahoe Room, Centennial, CO 80112; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described LDC24002, Land Development Code Sign Regulations Amendment / Land Development Code Text Amendment. The agenda will typically be posted by the Friday afternoon preceding the hearing and can be viewed on our website at https://arapahoe. legistar.com/Calendar. You can also listen to, or speak at, the meeting by calling 1-855-436-3656. To join the speaking queue, press *3 on the telephone keypad.
More information about this proposal is available at the offices of the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S Lima St., Centennial CO 80112 (please call ahead to schedule an appointment if you plan to walk-in), by calling 720-874-6650, or by emailing planning@arapahoegov.com during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday).
Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board
Legal Notice No. Arap 1386
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, the Centennial City Council passed on first reading:
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-O-09
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 2023 EDITION, AMENDING SECTION 18-11-10 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE
The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-754-3324. The full text of the ordinance is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com.
By:Christina Lovelace, CMC Interim City Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539371
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
Public Notice
ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO SDPZ21-006, TRAILSIDE TOWNHOMES / SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN WITH ZONING
PROPOSAL: The applicant and owner, Alpert
More information about this proposal is available at the offices of the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S Lima St., Centennial CO 80112 (please call ahead to schedule an appointment if you plan to walk-in), by calling 720-874-6650 or by emailing planning@arapahoegov.com during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday).
Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Legal Notice No. Arap 1364 First Publication: July 18, 2024 Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice
Arapahoe County Allocation of 2024-2025 SCFD Funds
NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that the Arapahoe County Cultural Council (ACCC) of Arapahoe County, Colorado will hold a Public Hearing on July 23, 2024 at 9:30 A.M. or as soon thereafter as the calendar permits, in order to obtain the opinions of citizens, public agencies and other interested parties regarding the ACCC funding recommendations for 2024-2025 SCFD Tier III funds benefiting local art, cultural, scientific, and historical organizations in the amount of $2,678,644.40. These funds are derived from the 1/10th of 1% of sales tax collected by SCFD from Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson Counties. The public is welcome to attend Business Meetings held in the East Hearing Room at the Arapahoe County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80120. The general public can also participate via phone by calling 1-855-436-3656 and, when prompted to, by pressing *3 on the telephone keypad to be entered in the speaking queue. The meeting can also be viewed online at: https://www.arapahoegov.com/1617/MeetingVideos-and-Live-Broadcast.
Legal Notice No. Arap1367
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
Public Notice
CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE TO AMEND ANIMAL CODE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL WILL CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 2024-O-10, AMENDING ARTICLE 7 OF CHAPTER 7 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING ANIMAL CONTROL BY ADDING A NEW AT-RISK ANIMAL VIOLATION AND ASSOCIATED PENALTY, AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ANIMAL, AND CLARIFYING THE POWERS OF ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS
The City Council will consider the Ordinance at second reading and public hearing on August 6, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.
The hearing will be held in City Council Chambers, Centennial Civic Center, 13133 East Arapahoe Road Centennial, CO 80112 at the above noted date and time.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to C.R.S. 38-26-107, that final payment will be made on or following the 22nd day of August, 2024, in accordance with a contract dated April 29, 2024 between Willows Water District (Owner) and American West Construction, LLC (Contractor) for the 2024 South Adams Way Waterline Improvements Project, Project No. 04-23-0001.
Be advised, to-wit:
Any person, as defined in section 2-4-401(8), C.R.S ., that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, or other supplies used or consumed by a 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 therefor has not been paid by the contractor or the subcontractor may, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, file with the board, officer, person, or other contracting body by whom the contract was awarded a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of the claim, to Willows Water District, on or before the date and time stated below shown for final payment. Failure in part of any claimant to file a verified statement of claim prior to final settlement will release Willows Water District, its directors, officers, agents, and employees, from any or all liability for such claim.
All claims must be filed on or before August 19, 2024. Claims must be submitted to: Willows Water District Attn: District Manager 6930 South Holly Circle Centennial, Colorado 80112-1018 Tel: 303-770-8625
Legal Notice No. 539391
First Publication: July 18, 2024 Last Publication: July 25, 2024 Publisher: Englewood Herald and the Centennial Citizen
Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT ORCHARD ROAD WIDENING Project No. 23-03-01
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 38-26107, C.R.S., that the City of Centennial, Colorado (the “City”) will make final payment at the hour of 10:00 a.m. on August 9, 2024 (the “Final Settlement Date”) to the following contractor:
NATIVE SUN MATERIALS INC.
d/b/a NATIVE SUN CONSTRUCTION 3107 W Colorado Ave., #312 Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(hereinafter, the “Contractor”) for and on account of all work completed by the Contractor on City Project No. 23-03-01, 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,
Notice is hereby given that the Bowles Metropolitan District (“District”) seeks bids from qualified contractors for the construction of the Sunset Park Playground in Littleton, County of Jefferson, Colorado (“Project”) as outlined in the Sunset Park Playground Bid Package, dated July 18, 2024 which can be obtained by contacting the District as follows:
Melanie Carpenter, Liveable Cities Studios
E-Mail: MCarpenter@liveable-cities.com
Subject Line: Bowles MD Sunset Park Playground Bid Documents Request
Sealed Bids are due by August 9, 2024, not later than 12:00 P.M. MT to the District via email to MCarpenter@liveable-cities.com. Bids not received by 12:00 P.M. MT will not be considered. Bids will not be publicly opened and read.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
BOWLES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
Legal Notice No. 539393
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
CITY OF SHERIDAN REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
The City of Sheridan is seeking a qualified consultant to perform design and construction management services for a widening of the Mary Carter Greenway Trail along the South Platte River underneath US-285 (the “Project”). The Project will redesign the existing configuration of the Mary Carter Greenway Trail underneath US285, expand the width of the trail beyond seven feet, raise the trail to at or above the existing street grade, and design modifications to the existing cross section of South Platte River Drive to accommodate these improvements, which may include lane narrowing. The selected consultant will build upon the concepts and recommendations in the completed South Platte River Trail Under US-285 Design Concepts Study Technical Memorandum, complete preliminary and final design work, obtain required approvals from the City of Sheridan and CDOT, and provide general services in conjunction with the Project.
The City of Sheridan has received federal grant funding from the CDOT Region 1 Transportation Alternatives Program for FY24-26 for the Project. As such, this project must follow all federal, state, and local requirements. Additionally, a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 7% has been established for consultants interested in providing these services. The Project must be advertised for construction bids by July 1, 2027.
Interested consultants MUST review all submittal requirements and scoring criteria at: https://www. ci.sheridan.co.us/bids.aspx and may submit qualifications prior to July 25th, 2024, at 4:30pm to arogge@ci.sheridan.co.us and rmourning@ sheridangov.org (electronically) or via mail/delivery (must include a digital copy) to:
City of Sheridan – MCG Trail Widening Attn: Andrew Rogge 4101 S. Federal Blvd. Sheridan, CO. 80110-4316
The City of Sheridan will be reviewing qualifications through July 25th, 2024, and anticipates selecting a consultant by August 1st with City Council approval no later than August 26th. The City of Sheridan expects advertisement for construction of the Project to occur within 12 months of the issuance of the notice to proceed for the design phase of the Project. Notice to proceed will be issued after City Council approval.
Public Notices
Legal Notice No. 539327
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Englewood Herald
Summons and Sheriff Sale
Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO
Arapahoe County District Court 7325 S Potomac St Centennial, CO 80112
Plaintiff: THE ASPENS TOWNHOMES, a Colorado nonprofit corporation
CROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC; ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE
Attorneys for Plaintiff:
Orten Cavanagh Holmes & Hunt, LLC
Hal R. Kyles, #23891 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202
Phone Number: (720) 221-9780
Matter ID #2133.0059
Case No.: 2024CV030782 Division: 204
SUMMONS [BY PUBLICATION]
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:
You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.
If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.
This is an action of foreclosure pursuant to Rule 105, C.R.C.P. to the real property situate in Denver, Colorado more particularly described as Parcel 1: Lot 1, Block 2, the Aspens, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Parcel 2: An appurtenant easement as shown and designated as Easement C-A, over Lot 4, as shown on Exhibit B of the Declaration of Covenants, conditions and restrictions of the Aspens, recorded September 13, 1992 in Book 2058 at Page 576. County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. SUBJECT to all covenants, conditions, restrictions and easements of record, if any. BEING the same fee simple property conveyed by deed from GAIL SEATON HUMBERT, to THE GAIL SEATON HUMBERT TRUST, DATED FEBRUARY 9, 2007, dated February 9, 2007, recorded on February 13, 2007, as Instrument No. B7019747 in Arapahoe County Records, State of Colorado. FURTHER BEING the same fee simple property conveyed by deed from GAIL SEATON HUMBERT, TRUSTEE OF THE GAIL SEATON HUMBERT TRUST, DATED FEBRUARY 9, 2007, to GAIL SEATON HUMBERT, an unmarried woman, dated , recorded on 2/13/07, as Instrument No. 87019747 in Arapahoe County Records, State of Colorado.
Dated: June 13, 2024.
ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC
By: /s/Hal R. Kyles
Hal R. Kyles, #23891
This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(g), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.
Legal Notice No. 539305
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024 Published in The Littleton Independent Public Notice
District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 S Potomac Street,
Centennial, CO 80112
Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s): CAPITAL ONE AUTO FINANCE v. Defendant(s)/Respondent(s): MICHELLE L. SEAL
Case Number: 2024CV030242 Division: 14
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
HELLERSTEIN AND SHORE, P.C., 5347 S Valentia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone Number:303.573.1080
FAX Number: 303.571.1271
E-mail: dshore@shoreattys.com
Atty. Reg. #: 19973
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): Michelle L. Seal
You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.
If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.
This is an action: To recover the collateral that Plaintiff has a security interest in which is a 2017 Jeep Cherokee due to a default on the August 10, 2017 Retail Installment Contract with Plaintiff.
There is a hearing scheduled for this matter on September 19, 2024 at 1:30 pm in Arapahoe County at the address set forth above. The purpose of the hearing is to determine if there is any reason why the Plaintiff cannot request an order from the court for the Sheriff to take immediate possession of the vehicle described in the Complaint. You may file an answer with the court, appear in person at the hearing, or apply for a written undertaking with the Court to stay the delivery of the vehicle. Failure to do any of these three things will result in Plaintiff requesting the court to issue an order to the Plaintiff for immediate possession of the vehicle.
Dated: June 5, 2024
Attorney for Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s)
(This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(g), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. This form should not be used where personal service is desired.)
(TO THE CLERK: When this summons is issued by the clerk of the court, the signature block for the clerk or deputy should be provided by stamp, or typewriter, in the space to the left of the attorney's name.)*Rule 12(a), C.R.C.P., allows -35 days for answer or response where service of process is by publication. However, under various statutes, a different response time is set forth; e.g., §38-6-104, C.R.S. (eminent domain); §38-36-121, C.R.S.
Legal Notice No. 539290
First Publication: June 20, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Notice to Creditors
Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Dennis Wayne Berger, aka Dennis Berger Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30693
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to: District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jacob Berger, Co-Personal Representative
2101 W. Harvard Ave. Englewood, CO 80110
Legal Notice No. 539368
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of BILLIE DOBBS ROGERS, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30659
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 12, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Maria Theresa B. Lopez, #26837
Attorney for Constance L. Rogers, Personal Representative 501 S. Cherry St. - #1100 Denver, CO 80246
Legal Notice No. 539354
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Mary Louise LaFonte, a/k/a Mary Lou LaFonte, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30619
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe , County, Colorado on or before November 11, 2024 or the claims may be forever barred.
Edie A. LaFonte, Personal Representative 1151 Eagle Drive #135 LovelandCO80537
Legal Notice No. 539346
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Howard Weston Clarke, Jr., a/k/a Howard W. Clarke, Jr., a/k/a Howard Clarke, Jr., a/k/a H. Weston Clarke, Jr., a/k/a Howard Clarke, and H. Weston Clarke, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30751
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative, or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before November 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
H. MacGregor Clarke, Personal Representative c/o Poskus & Klein, P.C. 303 East 17th Avenue, Suite 900 Denver, Colorado 80203
Legal Notice No. 539388
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of MICHAEL VALDES BLEAU, a/k/a MICHAEL V. BLEAU, a/k/a MICHAEL BLEAU, a/k/a MIKE VALDES BLEAU, a/k/a MIKE V. BLEAU, a/k/a MIKE BLEAU, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30717
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Mary Pat Valdes, Personal Representative 6042 S Aberdeen Street Littleton, Colorado 80120
Legal Notice No. 539361
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of HOLLY DEE MAAS, A/K/A HOLLY D. MAAS, A/K/A HOLLY MAAS, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030623
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before November 5, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Athina Delgado, Personal Representative c/o Parker Law Group, LLC 19590 E. Mainstreet, Suite 104 Parker, CO, 80138
Legal Notice No. 539334
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of PAGE LOREN PARKER, a.k.a. PAGE L. PARKER, a.k.a. PAGE LOREN ZIMMERMAN, a.k.a. PATRICIA ZIMMERMAN, a.k.a. PATRICIA MARY BIMESDERFER, Deceased
Case Number 2024 PR 30661, Division CLX
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Arapahoe County District Court, Centennial, Colorado, on or before November 12, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
RANDALL TRUMAN ZIMMERMAN
Personal Representative 2010 Estrella Road Prescott, Arizona 86305 Telephone: 928-308-7791
Legal Notice No. 539348
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of SUZANNE L. ROBBINS, a/k/a SUE ROBBINS, a/k/a SUZANNE LYNNE ROBBINS , Deceased Case Number: 2024-PR-30721
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Michael W. Reagor, Attorney for Personal Representative 8400 E Prentice Ave., Suite 1040 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Legal Notice No. 539367
First Publication: July 18, 2024 Last Publication: August 1, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Carla Gene Shankle, aka Carla G. Shankle, and Carla Shankle, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30641
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative: Tina Wildes, C/O Jo Lauren Seavy, Sullivan Green Seavy Jarvis LLC, 2036 E. 17th Avenue, Denver, CO 80206, or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, 7325 Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112
on or before November 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Tina Wildes, Personal Representative C/O Jo Lauren Seavy, Attorney for Personal Representative Sullivan Green Seavy Jarvis LLC 2036 E. 17th Avenue Denver, CO 80206
Legal Notice No. 539336
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CAROLYN LOUISE HARRIS, a/k/a CAROLYN L. HARRIS, and CAROLYN HARRIS, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30739
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Roshawna D. Tucker, Personal Representative 1251 S. Argonne Circle Aurora, CO 80017
Legal Notice No. 539387
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of KAREN MARIE HASS, aka Karen M. Hass, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30747
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Robert D. Taylor, P.C. Attorney to the Personal Representative 6500 S. Quebec St. #300 Centennial, CO 80111
Legal Notice No. 539363
First Publication: July 18, 2024 Last Publication: August 1, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Rod MacDonald, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30728
All persons having claims against the abovenamed Estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Arapahoe County District Court on or before November 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Gena M. Allen, Personal Representative 5234 South Zeno Way Centennial, CO 80015
Legal Notice NO. 539358
First Publication: July 11, 2024 Last Publication: July 25, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RICHELLE LYNN LOWRY, a/k/a RICHELLE L. LOWRY, a/k/a RICHELLE LOWRY, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30583
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 12, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Baysore & Christian Fiduciary Services, LLC By Shane Oltmanns
Person Giving Notice
7000 E Belleview Ave., STE 150 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Legal Notice No. 539350
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Elizabeth Ann Harkness, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30622
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to: The District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before November 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Public Notices
First Publication: July 4, 2024
John Harkness, Personal Representative
c/o Lester Law
2255 Sheridan Blvd, Unit C-#291 Edgewater, CO 80214
Legal Notice No. 539343
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of JAMES F. MARQUIS, III, also known as JAMES FREDERICK MARQUIS, III, JAMES MARQUIS, III, JAMES F. MARQUIS, JAMES FREDERICK MARQUIS and JAMES MARQUIS, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30729
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Katherine M. Anderson
Personal Representative
6480 S. Oak Shadows Circle Memphis, TN 38119
Legal Notice No. 539389
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Dennis John Wozniczka, a/k/a Dennis J. Wozniczka, a/k/a Dennis Wozniczka, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30636
All persons having claims against the abovenamed Estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Arapahoe County District Court on or before November 11, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Martha Espinoza Richardson
Personal Representative
4473 E. Maplewood Way Centennial, CO 80121
Legal Notice No. 539347
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of CYNTHIA LOIS BELL, a/k/a CYNTHIA L. BELL, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30685
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 4, 2024 or the claims may be forever barred.
Matthew John Orischak, Personal Representative
Patrick A. Schilken, P.C.
7936 E. Arapahoe Court #2800 Centennial, CO 80112
Legal Notice No. 539332
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Edna Lang Hanlon, a/k/a Edna L. Hanlon, and Edna Hanlon, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30523
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 4, 2024 , or the claims may be forever barred.
Paula Jean Williams, Personal Representative 15934 E. 115th Avenue
Commerce City, CO 80022
Legal Notice No. 539341
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Kent Leroy Swanson, also known as Kent L. Swanson, also known as Kent Swanson, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30581
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Mary McGuire Swanson, also known as Mary M. Swanson, also known as Jo Swanson, Personal Representative c/o Illumine Legal LLC 8055 East Tufts Avenue, Suite 1350 Denver, Colorado 80237
Legal Notice No. 539365
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of EDDIE J. BUTLER, aka EDDIE JANE BUTLER, aka EDDIE BUTLER, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030638
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Terrala Butler, Personal Representative 1287 S 8th Ave #G156 Brighton, CO 80601
Legal Notice No. 539322
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Helen Aurora Bordeaux, aka Helen Bordeaux, and Helen A. Bordeaux, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR31210
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative: Jess Roy Bordeaux, C/O Jo Lauren Seavy, Sullivan Green Seavy Jarvis LLC, 2036 E. 17th Avenue, Denver, CO 80206, or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, 7325 Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 on or before November 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jess Roy Bordeaux, Personal Representative
C/O Jo Lauren Seavy, Attorney for Personal Representative Sullivan Green Seavy Jarvis LLC 2036 E. 17th Avenue Denver, CO 80206
Legal Notice No. 539337
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of JIMMIE CAROL DUNBAR, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30746
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative (JESSIE DUNBAR III) or to ARAPAHOE COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER (7325 SOUTH POTOMAC STREET, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112) on or before NOVEMBER 29, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
/s/ Kimberly Ruddell
KIMBERLY RUDDELL, Esq.
Attorney for Personal Representative 8354 Northfield Blvd, Suite 3700 Denver, CO 80238
Legal Notice No.539390
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112
In the Matter of the Estate of: Leola M Munn, a/k/a Leola Munn, Deceased
Tony C. Rossi #45051
Rossi Law, LLC 1311 S. 9th St
Canon City, CO 81212
Phone: (303) 859-4173
Email: Tony@RossiLawLLC.com Case Number: 2024PR030715
NOTICE OF NON-APPEARANCE HEARING BY PUBLICATION
A hearing on the PETITION FOR ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY AND FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:
Proof of publication will be filed upon completion.
Date:August 13, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Address: 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112
Legal Notice No. 539333
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Stuart Robert Sonne, a/k/a Stuart R. Sonne, a/k/a Stuart Sonne, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30663
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before November 4, 2024 or the claims may be forever barred.
Alice Sonne, Personal Representative 5126 S. Uravan Place Centennial, CO 80015
Legal Notice No. 539326
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Englewood Herald
Name Changes
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 5, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Luis Angel Rodriguez Rosa be changed to Louie Angel Rodriguez Case No.: 24C100546
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539325
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 28, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Fatima Hamza Abdulhamid be changed to Fatima Hamza Alferjani Case No.: 24C100618
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539392
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 5, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Iurii Ieriemieiev be changed to Bradley Mattson Case No.: 2024C100549
By: Kim Boswell
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539344
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 14, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Makoa Cooper Chavez be changed to Makoa Cooper Kealoha - Alston Case No.: 24CV117
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539342
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 25, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Olivia Sophia Decamilli be changed to Olivia Angel Muth Case No.: 24C100603
By: Judge
Legal Notice No. 539366
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 24, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Martha Kathryn Cline be changed to Katy Cline Yacovetta Case No.: 24C100597
By: Kim Boswell
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539356
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 24, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Alejandra Jovita Thau be changed to Alejandra Jovita Mora-Thau Case No.: 24C100594
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539357
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 6, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Ario Edward Enterline be changed to Arlo Edward Enterline Case No.: 24C100552
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539328
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on May 22, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Jonathan Getachew formerly known as Bruk Tesfaye Getachew be changed to Daniel Tesfaye Getachew Case No.: 24C39167
By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539314
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 4, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Rebecca Kimberly Ramer be changed to Clover Flynn Renshaw Case No.: 24C100543
By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539339
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 17, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Nora Jane Blevins be changed to Nora Jane McMullin Case No.: 24C100578
By: Sarah Ingemansen Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 539360
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Littleton Independent
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 13, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Isaac Evan Holdorf be changed to Isaac Evans Case No.: 24C100573
By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
SKIING
going back to Epic. If you’re coming from Denver, Epic has more resorts within driving distance, but it also draws out bigger tourism crowds. In my opinion, I think it’s because those names like Vail, Breckenridge, and Crested Butte are more recognizable. I felt more limited with Ikon but crowds are better and the resorts were well worth only having two or three nearby for day trips. Some years I feel like the higher price tag with Ikon is worth it, and some years I want to hit the Epic resorts for the better scenery and deal with the crowds. If I had to pick just one, I’d probably grumble for a whole week and then decide on Epic.”
— Paul Toth, Aurora
“Grew up riding Epic mountains and they’re still my favorite places to go. Vibes are better, runs are wider, less moguls, less ice. What snowboarder wants to spend their day on moguls and ice? Bought Ikon last year to see what the hype was about
and wasn’t super happy with it.”
— Sarah Samuel, Denver - Capitol Hill
“Ultimately, I chose the Epic Pass as it was what the majority of my friends purchased. I’m a big fan of the Epic Pass because I liked being able to go to Keystone and Breckenridge for the day. It also was a great excuse to travel to Park City and get some skiing in. I have a few friends who ski Vail exclusively, so it’s nice to be able to go there for a few days too.”
— Annie Strongwater, DenverWest Colfax
“We’re lucky to have tons of nearby options on both passes here in Denver. I did Epic for the rst two years when I rst moved out here because, as a Navy guy, the price on Epic couldn’t be beat. When I got out of the military, I gave Ikon a try and I fell in love with Winter Park. I’ve yet to have a single bad day at Winter Park early season, late season, or heavy powder. I could loop Panoramic all day and being able to bail on I-70 early on the trip can’t be understated. I’ve gone back this to Epic resorts this year to save money
straight-ahead be-bop standards that launched the original El Chapultepec.
since im getting fewer days in with a one-year-old at home. ey are great as well but you have to get far from the base and stay away from that area because Keystone, Breckenridge and Vail are painful to navigate the learner and family crowds causing astronomical lift lines on the front sides. I am looking forward to seeing those legendary back bowls at Vail again.”
— Chaz DeSio, Aurora “Honestly, whatever is cheaper, which is Epic. I got Winter Park this year only because I can take the train and it’s cheaper than Ikon. I love to ski but I don’t need access to that many mountains.”
— Dana Itah, Denver - Sloan’s Lake
Both
“I have both Ikon and Epic Pass as it gives me the exibility to go to any mountain I want and not be restricted on where and when I can go.”
— Aileen Mendez, Denver - LoHi “I have both. I think Ikon is better for day trips and then I have Epic for trips to Vail.”
e recently created El Chapultepec Legacy Project is working with the hall of fame to host a launch event at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 21 at Dazzle, 1080 14th St. e event, “Ode to the Early Days,” is a throwback to the
e aim of the project is to keep quality live music accessible in Denver. Get tickets at www.dazzledenver. com.
Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Vampire Weekend at Red Rocks
For my money, Vampire Week-
end has remained one of the best and most innovative indie rock bands since their debut album was released back in 2008. ey’ve only released ve albums over their 16-year career, but they clearly prioritize quality over quantity. is year’s release, “Only God Was Above Us,” is perhaps their most experimental and inquisitive yet.
In support of the album, Vampire
recent hike. Toth said he is torn but if he had to choose, he’d go with the Epic Pass.
— Ryan Larkin, Denver - Highlands
Neither
“Haven’t bought a pass before, but considering one for next season. Most likely Epic, but it’s dependent on which route friends are going.”
— Matt Fitzpatrick, Denver - LoHi
Weekend is playing Red Rocks, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway in Morrison, at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 19. ey’ll be joined by young blues great Christone “King sh” Ingram, making for a truly eclectic and entertaining evening. Get tickets at www.axs.com.
Clarke Reader is an arts and culture columnist. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail.com.
Aurora’s Paul Toth poses with him dog, Snoop, pose for a photo on a
