Littleton Independent September 5, 2024

Rain, rain, don’t

The benefits of harvesting rainwater are explained

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Amid high temperatures and scarce rainfall, drought conditions have hit the metro area.

Arapahoe County is looking to help with one solution: rain barrels. It’s been legal in Colorado to use them to harvest water from roofs since 2016.

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Lisa Knerr, environmental program manager with Arapahoe County, said that rainwater collection also helps communities conserve water in dry times.

“Typically, half of a residential home’s water usage is for outdoor landscaping, so rain barrels help reduce the demand on our drinkingwater plants,” Knerr said. “Plus, rain barrels can help protect our local waterways.”

Greg Heavener, a warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service, said this summer “has been underwhelming for

moisture across much of the northcentral and northeastern parts of the state.”

“ ere are some large de cits across our part of the state, even with some of the recent heavy rains we’ve seen,” Heavener said. “We started the summer o hot and dry and never really made up for that.”

Water from the barrels can be utilized for outdoor uses such as landscaping but not for drinking water. Knerr said barrels can help homeowners save money on water bills.

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Road to top of Mount Blue Sky closed until 2026

Uppermost section of Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway will be shut down until Memorial Day 2026

BY CHRIS KOEBERL CKOEBERL@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e highest paved road in North America, Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway, closed Sept. 3 to all travel to the peak including motorized, biking and most hiking as road repairs continue until Memorial Day 2026, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

e byway, also known as CO Hwy 5, closed from the Forest Service gate near Highway 103 in Clear Creek County through the project area, above Summit Lake, USFS representatives said.

Participants during a rainwater collection workshop last year pick up barrels to hold rainwater.

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Tersus Solutions employee Maria Mara unloads recycled sleeping bags from the liquid CO2 cleaning systems on the warehouse floor on June 12 in Englewood.

Employment data: Are fewer people employed than we thought?

BY TAMARA CHUANG THE COLORADO SUN

For those who follow the state and federal job reports, the rst time numbers come out for any given month is not the last.

e Bureau of Labor Statistics revised employment data from March.

e U.S. added 818,000 fewer jobs than previously estimated, while Colorado’s overcount was 72,700, according to the latest Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages data.

at doesn’t quite add up, said Tim Wonholf, an economist at the state Department of Labor and Employment. It also doesn’t necessarily mean more people have lost their jobs.

“Downward revisions don’t equate to job losses, but rather provide a clearer picture of the jobs that existed to begin with,” he said in an

New rules for free school lunch program

State program unchanged despite funding challenges

as a measure of poverty.

And families who are identi ed as qualifying for those subsidized meals can become eligible for other bene ts such as discounts on other school fees or other assistance.

email. “Colorado’s revision looks higher than we would expect.”

His reason is that Colorado’s labor force is 2% of the national labor force. So, 2% of 818,000 should be 16,000 and not four-times higher.

“We are investigating and working with national partners to understand the estimate and dig into potential root-cause factors,” he said.

Ryan Gedney, a Denver economist who tracks labor trends, said that if the numbers are true, “Colorado jobs are actually declining over the year,” he said in an email. But he, too, questions the accuracy of the QCEW data.

Final revisions come out in February 2025.

is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonpro t based in Denver that covers the state.

Colorado is still o ering free school meals this school year, even though the program has ended up costing more than state o cials predicted.

While an advisory group tries to come up with long-term solutions that may mean changes in future school years, state lawmakers decided to continue funding the program in the short term, so the program won’t change for

Below are answers to some common questions people have about the pro-

Are school meals free for all students this year again?

Yes, in districts that choose to participate in the state’s free school meals program. Districts have to sign up with the state. Last year, a majority of the districts in the state participated. is year, districts have until Sept. 16 to tell the state they’re opting in, so the state doesn’t yet know whether all districts, or fewer, will participate this year.

Large school districts including Denver, Je co, and Douglas County have indicated on their websites that they are o ering free meals to all students again this school year.

Why is my child’s school telling me to fill out a form to see if I qualify for free or reduced-price lunch?

e state program kicks in money only after schools and districts have already received reimbursements from the federal government for the meals of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals. So identifying students who qualify for free or reducedprice meals helps your school get money from the federal government rst, helping state dollars go further. ere are other bene ts as well. e state and districts sometimes allocate certain resources to schools based on how many students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, because it’s used

Didn’t I hear that the state went over budget on these meals last year?

Yes. e program as it was approved by voters in 2022 is funded because the state got rid of a tax credit that used to save tax- lers money. By not allowing certain tax deductions for families who make more than $300,000, the state was able to collect new revenue to pay for the school meals.

But the state miscalculated how many students were going to eat free school meals. Since many more students than expected ate school meals, the cost of the program was higher than expected.

Lawmakers last year used other state money to cover the shortfall, and also budgeted extra money to cover the program for this school year, while they gure out if changes will be made.

Is there still a chance the free school meal program will change?

Yes, but any changes would likely be for the next school year, 2025-26. e state has hired a consultant that is working with the new Healthy School Meals for All Technical Advisory Group. e group is tasked with identifying how to maximize the amount of money that comes in from federal reimbursements rst, and how to reduce the cost of the program. It will develop options for lawmakers on how to make the program sustainable.

One organization that helped create the program in 2022 has considered the idea of a ballot measure, for example, to ask voters for more help to fund the program.

e advisory group began meeting in July and will have an update for lawmakers in September, with its nal report and recommendations due in December.

is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with Chalkbeat Colorado, a nonpro t news site covering educational change in public schools.

PHOTO BY HUGH CAREY/THE COLORADO SUN

What Knowledge and Skills Should You Expect Your Real Estate Agent to Have?

Some people would say that real estate agents are overpaid, but that varies greatly with the agent. If your agent doesn’t know what he’s doing, he could cost you money, and he should pay you!

It’s all about experience, commitment, fidelity to the client, and a multitude of trainings and skills.

Some skills are “hard” skills, such as how to set up searches on the MLS or write a contract, but even those hard-skill tasks typically require “soft skills” which can come from experience but just as importantly from an intention to be of service to client over self.

ence of Zillow, but we consult other software and nearby sales of comparable homes when doing our “Comparative Market Analysis.” Myself, I consult Realist (an MLS app), Realtor Property Resource (available only to Realtors), and ATTOM, a commercially available property valuation tool.

Knowing the value of a home is only the starting point. We need to assess the real estate market in that neighborhood, paying close attention to existing listings. It’s important that the pricing of other listings helps to sell your home, rather than the pricing of your home helps to sell theirs.

with matching search criteria. Not all listing agents know how to find and use that list of agents whose clients have received an alert about their listing.

(MLS alerts, by the way, are a big reason why no seller should consider trying to sell his or her home off-MLS.)

What agents need to know (and exploit) is that every time there’s a price reduction, it triggers a new alert with the tag “Price Reduced.” That’s a powerful marketing tool, another reason to lower the price quickly and regularly, reminding buyers that this home is still available and matches their search criteria.

have in real estate. Needless to say, they are not taught in real estate school or measured in the licensing exams!

When representing buyers, many of those same skills, practices and knowledge come into play for the good real estate agent. Once a buyer decides to make an offer on a listing, I use the same tools to determine its value and what my buyer should offer, paying attention to the sale of comparable homes.

Of course, representing sellers and representing buyers calls for different skills and knowledge, although there are some overlapping skills and knowledge.

When representing sellers, the most important skill is that of coming to agreement on the most effective listing price. To the seller, who has probably been watching neighborhood sales, there may be a price point which is appropriate based on relative condition and location, but it may not be the most effective price for going to market.

I’m not just talking about whether the market is rising or falling. And I’m not talking about what the home would appraise for. The most effective price is the one that will draw immediate interest from multiple buyers. Buyers invariably look at Zillow’s “Zestimate” and will decide whether your home is overpriced or underpriced based on what Zillow says — sad but true! Nevertheless, it’s important to know.

We professionals recognize the influ-

However, the market is unpredictable. If the seller and his or her agent agree on a price but the home attracts few or no showings and no offers within a week, then the market is telling you that it’s overpriced, assuming the home was put on the MLS and had other reasonable promotion, such as the kind we provide with this ad. The price should be reduced within a week or 10 days. Don’t wait until the listing gets “stale.”

Most agents and buyers are familiar with the concept of MLS alerts. A buyer’s search criteria are entered into the appropriate search fields on the MLS, and when a new listing matches that buyer’s search criteria, he or she receives a computer-generated email alert from the MLS about it.

For example, the listing below, which is deep in the mountains, 120 miles from Denver, had 97 buyers who received an email alert about it when it went on the MLS. Last week’s featured listing in Lone Tree triggered 230 alerts to buyers

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Because it’s important for sellers and their listing agent to keep current on the MLS activity near their listing, I have made a practice of setting up an MLS alert around each of my listings and sending it to both my sellers and myself.

Now, look at the picture for the listing below. Before changing the price on the MLS, I changed the primary MLS picture to one that included the day and time of the open house so those buyers receiving the “price reduced” alert know about the open house, which is not mentioned in the alert itself. After the open house, I’ll remove the photo with that information. That’s an example of another skill (in this case, a practice) that a good agent might have.

Some sellers dismiss open houses as a tool for agents to generate leads, not sell that house, which is admittedly rare. It does happen, however. Indeed, all three of my most recent closed listings sold to buyers who came to the open house. Note: It’s important to enter open house dates and times on the MLS. They are populated to Zillow and hundreds of other websites, and doing so draws far more visitors nowadays than the “open house” signs we put in the ground.

According to Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies, “Soft skills are as almost as important as hard skills, In fact, they often define success more than expertise does.” Communication, active listening, social cues, negotiation, patience and tactfulness are cited as the most crucial soft skills to

I also look at the listing history of the property — days on market, price reductions, previous contracts that fell, and prior MLS listings by this or another agent. I have an app that can tell me about the seller, including what other homes they have purchased or sold. I can also evaluate the level of experience and therefore skill of the listing agent.

On ShowingTime, I can see whether there are other showings scheduled or whether the listing is sitting on the market. I also call the listing agent to see if they have other contracts expected or in hand. If a previous contract has fallen, I can ask the circumstances.

I ask whether the seller has a preferred closing date or other things that would make them happy. (Furniture to sell? Post-closing occupancy needed?)

I also ask where the seller is moving to. If they’re moving locally, I can mention that our moving truck is available free to them, along with free moving boxes and packing materials. If I learn that a bidding war is possible and they are moving locally, I might include free labor and gas along with the free truck in my buyer’s contract. I may also insert an escalation clause under additional provisions, indicating that the buyer will beat any competing offer.

Lastly, there’s a new question I need to ask: Is the seller willing to pay my commission? They probably are, and I need to enter that percentage in Sec. 29 of the contract and discuss with my client adjusting the commission in our own agreement to reduce or eliminate what that client pays out of pocket for my professional representation.

Jim Smith

Broker/Owner, 303-525-1851

Golden Real Estate lists and sells residential properties across the Denver metro area.

Littleton school district adopts bus safety policies

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Four months after the arrest of a Littleton Public Schools bus paraprofessional on child abuse charges, the district adopted new policies that aim to protect students, especially nonspeaking students, on buses.

e change comes as a former school district paraprofessional, Kiarra Jones, pleaded not guilty to charges alleging she abused nonspeaking autistic students riding to school on a bus. Jones, 29, is set to go to trial early next year.

e new policies, passed by the school board unanimously, include weekly reviews of bus videos where nonspeaking students are present and a 180-day retention period for these videos. For other students, bus videos will be reviewed every other week or monthly, depending on the speci c needs of the students, and videos will be retained for 30 days.

Although not written in the adopted policy, Lambert said the district also aims to sta each bus that transports nonspeaking students with two paraprofessionals moving forward.

“Most notably, these recommendations include a priority system that informs how frequently bus footage is reviewed and how long it is kept,”

Superintendent Todd Lambert said at a late-August board meeting. “Bus routes that serve nonspeaking students are the highest priority in terms of both video review and bus sta ng.”

e district will also conduct weekly video footage reviews for the rst four weeks of new transportation employ-

e task force also proposed changes to the expectations for third-party transportation services, which are contracted by the district in some cases to provide transportation for students. e district said it will now require third-party contractors to record video in their vehicles and will have district employees review it in alignment with their policy.

e special transportation task force, made up of parents, sta members, district leaders and advocates, convened after parents expressed frustrations during board meetings and subsequent initial proposed policy

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Jess Vestal shows photos of her son’s injuries at a Littleton Public Schools Board of Education meeting on May 10. Writing underneath the photos states that bus videos from the pictured dates were deleted under the district’s video storage policy. The new policy will require videos including nonspeaking students to be stored for 180 days.

changes in May were met with anger and dissatisfaction.

Jessica McBride and Jessica Vestal, parents of two named victims in the case regarding alleged abuse on bus L76, said they were pleased with some aspects of the new policy, but they believe it has gaps.

“ ere were some positive proposals made, and I am eager to see those put into place and better protect the students,” Vestal said. “ e overall idea hasn’t quite earned my stamp of approval.”

McBride said the recommendations were better than the ones proposed in May. Speci cally, she said she appreciates the new video review and retention minimums, as well as the addition of sta on high-priority routes.

“ ese are important changes to make,” she said.

She said she wishes the new policy included a stronger incident reporting process. In response to the recommendations from the task force, the district created a new reporting form where families can share concerns and compliments regarding transportation.

“Our request for appropriate incident reporting somehow has devolved into a communication form,” she said. “ is is not the ask, nor does it meet the need communicated.”

McBride said she and other parents want to see district employees providing detailed and thorough reports of “any incident that occurs on the bus or o … that involves the use of restraints, physical holds, abnormal self-injury or aggression toward others, by or toward a nonspeaking student.”

“ is documentation has been lacking and is critical to ensuring the ongoing safety and support of our most vulnerable populations,” she said.

McBride also said she wants to see more training and hiring standards for paraprofessionals in the district, both on and o the bus.

e new policy states that “training for transportation sta will speci cally include, but is not limited, to safe transport for students with special needs.” McBride said she wants to see training or prior knowledge required

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Former Littleton Public Schools paraprofessional Kiarra Jones pleaded not guilty to child abuse allegations in court on Aug. 26.  Jones, 29, was hired to assist nonverbal autistic students on a school bus, and is accused of abusing several students. After her plea, a judge set her trial for Feb. 25, 2025.

Jessica Vestal, mother of 10-year-old Dax Vestal, one of two named victims in the case, attended the hearing.

“I know this is part of the process that we have to go through and I know that we will continue to be at every court date and every hearing that we need to be at to make sure that she pays for what she did to our kids,” Vestal said.

Jones faces nine counts of crimes against at-risk children or adults and two counts of child abuse/reckless

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bodily injury. She is accused of harming nonverbal autistic students during bus rides to and from the Joshua School, a private school in Englewood for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

At the Aug. 26 court appearance, District Court Judge Laqunya Baker hard-set Jones’ trial, meaning that it won’t be rescheduled or bumped due to other proceedings on Feb. 25.  “I am glad it’s a hard-set… I am glad this is it,” Brittany Yarbrough, mother of 11-year-old Hunter Yarbrough said outside of the courthouse. Hunter is not a named victim

care.”

Both McBride and Vestal said they were part of the task force when it started meeting, but resigned from their roles over the summer because they opposed the district’s decision to continue the employment of the bus drivers that were present when

in the case, but his parents allege he was also abused by Jones.

e parents said Dax, Hunter and other named victim 10–year-old Andrew McBride no longer go to the Joshua School and are all still taking it “one day at a time” in their healing journeys.

Additionally, the parents said the boys are not aware of the ongoing court proceedings as they wouldn’t fully understand and the parents want to protect them from any more pain or trauma.

“With profound autism, a big part of this that I would really hope that with all of the media coverage people come to a better understanding of is… for our kids speci cally, it’s really hard to gauge what cognitive understanding of the situation is go-

the alleged abuse occurred.

“If we can’t hold people accountable to their duty to report, what does it matter what other expectations we set for them?” McBride said.

District spokesperson Diane Leiker declined to provide information to the Littleton Independent about

ing on,” Vestal said.

Qusair Mohamedbhai, a lawyer representing two of the three families at Denver-based rm Rathod | Mohamedbhai rm, said his clients are looking ahead to the trial.

“ e DA said we’re not making any plea o ers and I think it really goes to show how serious they’re taking this and how horribly hurt these little boys were,” Mohamedbhai said. “I think they support that absolutely and she should plead guilty to everything or she should be found guilty. She deserves absolutely no compassion or mercy because she certainly didn’t exhibit any to their kids.”

Mohamedbhai’s rm continues to make preparations for civil litigation against the Joshua School and

the decision to retain these employees, saying that the district “cannot discuss details of personnel issues.” e special transportation task force will continue to meet throughout the school year to review the implementation of the new policies and procedural changes.

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Mohamedbhai said Dax was identi ed as the student Jones is allegedly striking in a video shown by news outlets throughout the world in April, around the time of Jones’ arrest.

e parents said in the months leading up to Jones’ arrest they noticed behavioral changes in their children.

Many of the parents spoke out about their children’s safety to the Littleton Board of Education in the months following Jones’ arrest.  e district launched a Special Transportation Task Force in May and the task force in August presented recommendations regarding policy and safety measure changes to the Littleton Board of Education.

BLUE SKY

USFS plans to repair the damaged roadway from the Summit Lake overow parking lot to the rst switchback past Summit Lake.

Danille Perrone from Toronto, Canada stood at the peak of Mount Blue Sky with friends on Aug. 23 in 40-degree temperatures with a cold wind blowing strong across the peak as she gazed at the view from 14,264 feet with Summit Lake below.

“It’s raw and fresh, it’s God’s country,” Perrone said.

e USFS said its goal is to “improve public safety while reducing ongoing impacts to the fragile alpine ecosystem and restore the natural hydraulic processes through the area.”

Traveling the highway to the summit recently made apparent the need for repairs. Cars, SUVs and pickup trucks crawled up the last section of roadway between 10-15 miles an hour over and across large potholes.

e road itself, barely wide enough

to accommodate two vehicles heading up or down, heaved with massive dips in the asphalt that required smaller vehicles to crawl up and down the buckled road at a snail’s pace.

As you approach the summit you’re enveloped by the high clouds that appear like fog, until you break through and realize you’re above the wisping white and gray clouds.

Once you’ve arrived at the summit and exited the vehicle you’re in a completely di erent environment than you left at the start of the journey to the top of one of Colorado’s 14ers.

e outside temperature is below 40 degrees and strong blasts of cold winds whip across the summit and blast those who decide to complete the journey to the peak with a short hike to the top.

e rocky path to the top leads hikers through at least four switchbacks to the peak where a brass plate embedded in the rocks marks the summit and elevation; it was placed there in 1955.

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Mount Blue Sky summit on Aug. 23.

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Free show in Littleton puts spotlight on Colorado artists

Artists from across the state are showing o their work at a freeadmission show in downtown

For decades, the Heritage Fine Arts Guild, a local club, has organized “ is is Colorado” to showcase artists from around the state. is year, the show will be on display until Sept. 27 at the Arapahoe Community College Colorado Gallery of the Arts.

“ is prestigious event has been a cornerstone of the Colorado art scene since 1974, showcasing a diverse range of artworks from artists across the state,” the guild stated. “ is exhibition o ers a unique platform to experience a wide variety of artworks, ranging from representational to abstract, across various media.”

Any artist that lives in Colorado is permitted to enter the show each year, exhibit director Sue Connors said. is year, the show includes 40 works of art from 28 artists, she added.

“ e art in the show represents the community as a whole,” she said. “ ere are many di erent styles, subject matters and abilities.”

e show includes two-dimensional work including paintings and drawings. Connors said no sculpture, photography or computer-generated work was allowed in this show.

Connors said Colorado is a theme that comes through in the artists’ works. From mountains to waterfalls, landscape pieces show o the state’s nature. Other pieces showcase portraits, still life, animals or abstract representations. is year’s juror was Christa

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MacFarlane, a Colorado artist who says her work is inspired by the state’s nature.

e Heritage Fine Arts Guild participates in the Scienti c and Cultural Facilities District, which supports arts and culture organizations throughout the Denver metropolitan area. It is also a recipient of a City of Littleton Arts and Culture Grant.

e group, which has existed since 1974, accepts anyone no matter the skill, age or experience, Connors said. ey have monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of the month at Ascension Lutheran Church in Littleton, and workshops on the third Saturday of the month.

Connors encourages people to come see the show.

“It’s fun to see what your neighbors are doing and seeing the talent that is around us all,” she said.

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CHSAA honors Northglenn Coach Lex

Gutierrez led team to first ever sanctioned flag football win

BY DAMON COOK CHSAANOW.COM

Northglenn High School hosted ornton High School Aug. 17 and the two teams took the eld for CHSAA’s rst-ever sanctioned ag football game.

Head Coach Lex Gutierrez and his group of trailblazing girls at Northglenn High School ultimately came away with CHSAA’s rst-ever girls ag football victory.

For his contributions in the historic milestone, Gutierrez has been named the rst-ever Denver Broncos Coach of the Week for ag football. roughout the season, there will be 10 coaches honored each week and all of them will be honored together at halftime of a Broncos game later this season.

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After a promising start to the season, the growth and promise that Gutierrez has seen come out of ag football, is something he can hope to inspire on as large a scale as possible.

Jose (Lex) Gutierrez

Overall record at Northglenn: 1-0

What was it like winning the first ever CHSAA sanctioned flag football game?

At rst, it was a little surreal. It was a big moment. I didn’t know that it was the rst-ever CHSAA game until the day before and my athletic director called me and he let me know that we were going to make history. It was super motivating and motivating for the girls to have that experience of having the rst-ever game. And, we were able to not just host it, but win it.

How did you get into coaching

flag football?

I’ve played ag football for

the last 13 years, and for the last ve years I’ve coached and managed a traveling men’s team for an eight-on-eight. We won a couple league titles and traveled to other states and played, and then one of my buddies that’s on the team told me that they were looking for a coach at Northglenn to coach the girls high school team. He then got me in contact with the athletic director and we made it happen last year.

What have you learned from coaching flag football?

I just learned that it’s a growing sport in every aspect of the game. Like we’re going from di erent formats, to bigger stages, to more people wanting to come out and play it. Just the buzz around ag football has just grown so much over the last ve years, it’s been crazy.

How have you seen flag football face the future generation of leaders?

I’ve noticed it tremendously, aside from last year. Last year

[during the pilot season], we didn’t have a lot of involvement because the girls were just like — they didn’t really want to leave their other sports they’ve played their whole life, to come and join a new sport in high school. But now that we have a couple of those girls that transitioned and made it, I think they’ve been enjoying it a lot more and it just helped grow and get to that level of volleyball and softball as well, where the numbers are starting to level out. is year we’ve had way more — I don’t want to say more talented athletes, but we had more people that are just involved. Last year we had a lot of freshmen, this year we’ve got a variety of kids.

What have the girls that have left other sports brought to flag football?

A lot more athletic ability. A lot of these girls played volleyball, or softball their whole life, or basketball. And now they bring it here and now they’re starting to implement that with just running routes, catching,

doing things that they’re bringing from their other sports that they’ve played literally their whole life to coming out here. is is their second year and then their rst game that they’re playing. And they’re starting to pick it up super, super easy and it’s just fun to watch them get excited about understanding the concept of a route, or the concept of catching, or touchdowns. I had a girl say ‘now I know why my dad liked this so much, because it’s such a great sport.’ So it’s pretty funny to hear those comments.

Have you had any of the parents say ‘hey, thanks for teaching my daughter football?

Yeah, it’s funny: my quarterback... her dad and her got to share a moment. He goes ‘I never had a son, never was able to throw a football with him, but now I get to throw with my daughter.’ It’s something he was able to experience, it was pretty fun.

Northglenn High School Flag Football Coach Lex Gutierrez led his team to Colorado’s first ever Flag Football win against Thornton Aug. 17.

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Our newsroom wins 14 state press awards

Colorado Community Media’s “Long Way Home” series, a deep dive that unraveled the whys and hows of the escalating housing crisis across the Front Range, took home top honors during state press awards.

e 14-story, newsroom-wide effort was named Best Public Service Project in Class 6 of the Colorado Press Association awards. Earlier this year, the series won rst place for General Reporting, Series or Package at the esteemed Top of the Rockies Excellence in Journalism, hosted by

the Colorado chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

In all, the newsroom received 14 awards, eight of them for rst place, during the Colorado Press Association awards, a friendly competition held among newsrooms of all sizes from around the state.

e newsroom’s “Long Way Home” series interviewed ordinary Coloradans about how the rising costs of housing impacts their lives. e series identi ed barriers many younger residents and people of color face

CCM publisher to lead state press group

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Colorado Community Media Publisher Linda Carpio Shapley was named the current president of the Colorado Press Association at the organization’s 2024 conference.

“It feels like such a tremendous honor,” Carpio Shapley said. “One of the things that they have listed in the convention manual is all of the pres-

idents that have served and … I am so honored that I get an opportunity to be considered among them.”

Carpio Shapley feels “very proud” to be the next leader of the CPA and said she “feels history” around her which inspires her to “want to continue to do good things” for the organization and journalism.

Carpio Shapley began her tenure

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as they pursue homeownership and explored potential solutions. Every reporter in the newsroom contributed to the series by interviewing dozens of local residents, elected leaders and experts. It was led by Editor in Chief Michael de Yoanna with West Metro Editor Kristen Fiore, North Metro Editor Scott Taylor, former South Metro Editor elma Grimes and former Digital Editor Deborah Grigsby. It also relied on assistance from editors Scott Gilbert and Christy Steadman as well as ini-

tial contributions from former chief editor Lisa Schlichtman.

Clear Creek Courant Reporter

Chris Koeberl won rst place in the Best Series or Sustained Coverage category for his aggressive reporting on criminal justice proceedings for deputies charged in the death of Christian Glass.

Koeberl also took home rst place honors for his coverage of the renaming of the iconic Mount Evans to Mount Blue Sky.

Reporters Nina Joss and McKenna Harford won rst place in the Best Political Reporting category for “Shades of Red” in the Douglas

A few members of Colorado Community Media’s newsroom — and former member Robert Tann, right — at the recent Colorado Press Association awards. The newsroom won 14 awards and Colorado Community Media Publisher Linda Shapley (center, in glasses) was named president of the press association. COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA PHOTO

From first-day jitters to year-two road to mastery Suicide: A personal reflection

As I watched my grandson prepare for kindergarten, I couldn’t help but think about the millions of families going through the same experience. It made me re ect on the journey of any new beginning, whether starting school, a new job, or a new role.

Last week, in “ e Joy Found in Continuous Learning,” we celebrated the ful llment of lifelong growth. is week, let’s delve deeper into how our mindset evolves from the rst day of a new experience through critical learning phases, leading to con dence and mastery as we enter our second year. e rst day of any new endeavor is a whirlwind of emotions. Excitement and nervous anticipation mix as we step into an unfamiliar environment. We’re organizing ourselves, meeting new peers, and encountering instructors or leadership for the rst time. e day is lled with potential and possibilities but also uncertainty. We want to make a good impression and prove ourselves, yet there’s a nagging question: “Am I ready for this?” Fast-forward three months, and the initial rush begins to settle. We’ve gotten to know our peers and understand the expectations before us. However, doubts can start to creep in. e novelty has worn o , and the reality of our challenges sets in. We might question our abilities, unsure whether we’re truly up to the task. Yet, despite these doubts, we remain eager to learn and motivated to improve.

By the nine-month mark, something remarkable happens. e cumulative e ects of all we’ve learned manifest in tangible ways. We’ve absorbed new knowledge, honed our skills, and faced nu-

merous challenges, many of which we’ve overcome. Our con dence has grown, not just because we’ve learned more but because we’ve seen evidence of our progress. We believe in ourselves more deeply, realizing that we can learn, adapt, grow, and perform at a higher level than we initially thought possible.

As we enter year two, the transformation is profound. We no longer approach our tasks with the tentative steps of a newcomer. Instead, we hit the ground running, armed with a solid foundation of knowledge and a strong belief in our capabilities. Our con dence now drives our actions. We tackle new challenges with conviction, and our performance re ects the hardearned experience of the previous year. Our attitude is empowering; we know we’ve grown signi cantly, fueling our desire to continue learning and evolving.

is journey from the rst day to the start of the second year is a testament to the power of continuous learning and perseverance. It highlights the natural progression from uncertainty to con dence, showing how, with time and e ort, we can transform our initial nervousness into a deep-seated belief in our abilities. Learning doesn’t just equip us with new skills; it builds our condence, shapes our mindset, and prepares us for greater challenges.

As we embrace each new learning phase, it’s important to remember that feeling unsure at the start is normal. But with dedication and a commitment to growth, we can turn that uncertainty into a powerful force for success. e con dence we build along the way becomes the foundation for future learning and achievement, ensuring that each new experience is approached with greater conviction and a stronger belief in what we can accomplish.

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rom time to time, we’re shaken by the news that someone we personally knew or knew about took their own life. In moments like that, we’re often taken unawares, stunned and bewildered by the revelation. It makes us wonder, question why it happened and why we missed clues they were at extreme personal risk. at’s particularly true when the person who died by suicide is young or never exhibited suicidal tendencies.

A primary reason we’re blindsided is that the idea of suicide ranks near the bottom of our conversational topics. Suicide more than causes consternation; it invokes an intense mental, emotional and moral discomfort. at is, until it’s someone within our inner circle or community.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2021 suicide was the eleventh leading cause of death in the U.S., the second among individuals between 10-14 and 25-34, and the third among individuals between 15-24. It was striking to learn in 2023 there were nearly twice as many suicides (48,183) as there were homicides (26,031). But which makes the headlines and leads the nightly news?

It’s been four years since my friend ended his life. For months afterward, I felt completely distraught. My grief and anger were driving me into a depressive state. What had been theoretical about the stages of grief became reality. I con ded in very few as I worked to project a semblance of balance and not to wear my emotions on my sleeve, even with close friends.

In time, I was able to articulate in a more coherent way my overwhelming sadness and the anger I felt toward the forces and people that drove him down. Writing about it and sharing my thoughts in a public forum, however, presented a bigger

challenge. I’m now able to and in so doing, I hope to do justice to my friend and to the broader topic. In “ e Myth of Sisyphus,” Albert Camus asserts suicide is the only serious philosophical problem. ose who commit suicide, he says, have concluded life is no longer worth living. at not only seems obvious, it begs the question of why certain people decide to throw away their most precious gift, one that we instinctively protect and defend. I surmise Camus doesn’t provide a substantive answer for a simple reason: ere’s no one answer. Broadly, the reasons range from shaming and social exclusion to mental illness and in amed anger. But speci cally, they equal the number who commit suicide. In the end, no suicide is inexplicable. ere’s a reason behind each. And a person who was loved and cherished.

Still, what Camus posits is worth consideration because it gets to the fundamental question about the meaning and purpose of life. He prompts the reader to consider why, if someone concludes their life no longer has meaning or purpose and/or is lled with irreconcilable pain, they should hang on to it. e answer lies, he suggests, not in the mind where we make rational choices but in the silence of the heart. I interpret that to mean that suicide, even though ultimately an act of will, is generally not borne out of reason but out of emotion. Readers of Edgar Allan Poe, Joseph Conrad and kindred authors who explored the depth of the human soul know that is something great writers have delved into over the ages.

When I got the news of my friend’s death, I was stunned and shaken, but I wasn’t surprised. Even during the time he was getting professional help and taking prescribed meds, I had “talked him o the ledge” several times. During one episode, I sat with him while he talked with a support person at a suicide crisis center. For a couple of days after, I stayed on suicide watch. He pulled

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through, like he had each of the preceding times, but it further enhanced my sense of foreboding that at some point he would end his life.

Despite the front my friend projected as a charming, social and intelligent man who had it together, I knew full well of his inner turmoil. He had shared with me heartbreaking stories, speaking plaintively about the calumny and shame rained down upon him because of his sexual orientation, something I identi ed with having experienced similar. e opprobrium exacerbated the sensitivity he felt because of other aspects of his nature, like his repressed artistic talent and his heightened sensitivity to light, color and sound that con icted with what had been drilled into him about masculinity.

Shaming is among the worst of human tortures. Ironically, those who should feel ashamed about their behavior often never feel it because they don’t give a rat’s behind about what others think of them. However, for those who internalize shaming and don’t have the inner strength to turn it back on those who maliciously dole it out, it can be lethal.

As noted earlier, having been shamed is not the only reason someone takes their life, but there is a thread running through every suicide: su ering. In Buddhist belief, su ering arises from desire and attachment. However, some desires and attachments are not only not injurious to a person, they are necessary for their sound physical, mental and emotional health. ey’re called people, and not just people broadly, but nonjudgmental people who are loving, supportive, inviting, embracing and accepting.

When one is rejected, marginalized, belittled, shamed or unaccept-

ed, especially in their youth, they grow increasingly vulnerable and at risk. ey can become reclusive and embittered and disillusioned, and when that happens, their su ering metastasizes. Even if they survive the treacherous mine elds they’re forced to negotiate and make it to adulthood, even to late adulthood like my friend, they still can conclude, as Camus states, life is not worth living. And much too often after they reach that conclusion and end their lives, the world wonders why before it quickly averts its gaze and moves on.

It’s been ten years since the great actor Robin Williams took his life. e news of it stunned the world. How could such a gifted actor and comedian get to that point? What drove him to it? I don’t know and won’t speculate, but I suspect that beneath that joke-cracking facade lay a soul in anguish. Robin donned many masks in the range of roles he played, but the cover for his inner pain was his most powerful performance. Like with my friend, it makes me wonder about how many others mask their true anguish behind a pleasant, have-it-all-together, even mirthful persona.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, thus a perfect time to increase your awareness of and get yourself more educated about the telltale signs of suicide. You can easily nd resources online, including the National Alliance on Mental Health — https:// www.nami.org/ — and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/.

As one PSA reminds us, the more you know. It might help you intervene with someone you cherish before it’s too late.

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

the heels of learning agility. It’s not about how fast we learn a new skill but how quickly we adapt and apply what we’ve learned to achieve results. I’d love to hear your stories of moving through the learning journey

at gotonorton@gmail.com. When we grow incrementally in our e ort, attitude, and skill, it really will be a better-than-good life.

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

BY ALEX K.W. SCHULTZ SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

They came, from near and far, to behold the spectacle.

Men and women, boys and girls, young and old — tens of thousands of them.

Buses shuttled them in and out of swanky Castle Pines Village, nonstop, for four days straight. Signs o local highways and roads warned of heavy tra c and delays. An economic impact of $30 million was expected for the area. A purse of $20 million was up for grabs for the ones swinging the clubs.

At long last, more than two years after PGA o cials said it was coming, it was here — the BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club in Castle Rock.

Some of the 150,000 spectators expected to show up over the four-day tournament from Aug. 22-25 were rabid golf fans. Others just wanted to be there, to see the Jack Nicklausdesigned course, to hear the “oohs” and “ahhs” of the crowd ripple through the Ponderosa

pines, to catch a glimpse of some of the game’s biggest stars — stars like Scottie Sche er, Rory McIlroy, Jason Day and Justin omas. Attendees couldn’t be blamed for their excitement. After all, the last time the BMW was played in Colorado was a decade ago, when Billy Horschel hoisted the trophy at Cherry Hills Country Club in Cherry Hills Village. e last time a professional golf tournament was played at Castle Pines? at was nearly two decades ago, in 2006 (Castle Pines hosted the now-defunct e International Tournament from 1986 to 2006).

So, yes, Coloradans were beyond thrilled to have professional golf back in their backyard once again.

“It’s pretty cool that they’re all here in Colorado,” 14-year-old Vivian Halaby, a Cherry Creek High School student, said of the 50 golfers vying for the $3.6 million rst-place prize. “It’s neat to see famous people come and go through here.”

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Vivian’s brother, 12-year-old Tripp Halaby, was busy trying to get some of those famous people’s autographs. He’d already gotten McIlroy, Tony Finau and Ludvig Aberg, among several others, to pen his oversized golf ball, but the youngster didn’t plan to stop signature-hunting anytime soon.

“It’s life-changing,” Tripp, who attends West Middle School in Greenwood Village, said of his experience at the tournament.

Tripp called himself a “big Nick Dunlap fan” but said he couldn’t help but root for the local kid. at would be last year’s U.S. Open champion and 2012 Valor High School graduate Wyndham Clark, the 30-year-old making his Colorado homecoming.

Clark found himself in 22nd place after the rst day but made things interesting after shooting a 4-under and 3-under the next two days, putting him in a tie for fth entering the fourth and nal round.

e “Valor Grad Wins PGA Tournament in Return to Home State” headlines weren’t meant to be, however, as Clark carded a 2-over on the last day to nish in a nine-way tie for 13th place at 5-under overall. Clark still fetched a $344,111 payout for his e orts.

“It’s been amazing. Denver showed out great,” Clark said at the post-tournament press conference. “I had tons of support. It was all in all an amazing week with all the support and friends coming out and all the love I felt.”

One of the more exciting moments for Clark came on the last day on hole No. 10, where he boomed his drive, stuck his approach shot and rolled in a 24-footer for birdie, bringing the hundreds of fans surrounding the green to their feet.

Not far away from the green where Clark had just buried his birdie was Mignon Stetman, who lives right o the 10th fairway.

“We love it. We’ve had a blast,” Stetman said of watching all the people, including the golf pros, walk within a stone’s throw of her home every day.

“I think (the fans) are as much in awe as we are.”

e retired hotel sales director said she was pull-

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Spectators cheer as Wyndham Clark, a 2012 Valor High School graduate, sinks a long birdie putt at the BMW Championship golf tournament on Aug. 25 at Castle Pines Golf Club in Castle Rock. Clark finished in a nine-way tie for 13th place.

ing for Horschel because he, like her, graduated from the University of Florida. Horschel nished in a tie for 22nd place.

Meanwhile, Stetman said her husband, Greg, was hoping either 44-year-old Adam Scott or Keegan Bradley would win.

Now a seven-time PGA Tour champion, Bradley did win in the end, fending o fellow American Sam Burns, the Swede Aberg and South Australia’s Scott, who all nished one shot behind the winner.

Up by the 18th green, as Bradley and Scott, partnered on the last day, made their way in from the fairway for their last putts, fans crammed in tight, craning their necks and holding up their phones, trying to savor the tournament’s final moments.

“It was incredible,” Parker resident Coleman Harris, who was sitting nearby, said of the day and the tournament. “I go to the Waste Management Phoenix Open in Arizona every year. is was just so much better. I loved it. It was awesome.”

Now, the collective hope is that it won’t be another 10 years before professional golf is back in Colorado.

PHOTO ON PAGE 17: Fans surround the 18th green at Castle Pines Golf Club in Castle Rock on Aug. 25 during the BMW Championship golf tournament. Roughly 150,000 spectators were expected to show up over the fourday tournament.

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SeeSaw hosts ‘UnSettling’ art show

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or “UnSettled,” the fourth exhibition at SeeSaw Art Gallery, 5 W. Radcli Ave. in Englewood, ber artist Brandi Kole and aerosol artist Rock “CYFI” Martinez tackle the challenges of nding oneself in modern

Interview edited for brevity and clarity.

Tell me about the background of SeeSaw?

According to provided information, “UnSettled” features new works from both artists in a range of mediums including ber, aerosol, canvas and found objects.

“ e duo explores the tension between opposing forces, inviting viewers to contemplate the nature of duality, the complexity of human identity and the pursuit of stability.” e show runs through Sunday, Oct. 20

We spoke with Hayley Schneider, owner of SeeSaw, about the show, the artists and what visitors can expect.

SeeSaw is new to Englewood. We opened in November and “UnSettled” is our fourth exhibition. We showcase contemporary art in thought-provoking exhibitions, highlighting emerging and under-represented artists. All of the artists we’ve worked with are part of or connected to the local Colorado art community.

What was the idea behind the exhibit?

Kole and Marinez are dear friends of the gallery. ey’ve championed our cause from the beginning, and Martinez painted the mural on the entrance side of our building. ey live a nomadic life, traveling between Tucson and Minneapolis, making frequent stops in Colorado and even doing a residency here this past spring with the gallery. From a curator’s perspective, it’s really

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Rock Ridge Beginning Orchestra

@ 2:30pm / $486

Sep 5th - May 22nd

Rock Ridge Elementary, 400 Heritage Ave., Castle Rock. 303-912-0701

Neil Z @ Earls Kitchen @ 5pm

Earls Kitchen + Bar, 8335 Park Meadows Center Dr, Lone Tree

Joe Nichols @ 6pm

Pace Center, Pikes Peak Avenue, Parker

Darrell Scott @ 6pm

Swallow Hill Music Association, 71 E Yale Ave, Denver

Fri 9/06

Neil Z: Brightenstar @ Black Bear @ 5pm

Black Bear Golf Club, 11400 Canterberry Pkwy,, Parker

The Grind 5280 @ 7pm

Tailgate Tavern & Grill, 19552 Mainstreet, Parker

Sat 9/07

Insignia @ 8pm

Stampede, 2430 S Havana St, Aurora

CRIS WILLIAMSON @ 7pm

Swallow Hill Music Association, 71 E Yale Ave, Denver

Sun 9/08

The Okee Dokee Brothers in Lone Tree, CO! @ 12:30pm

Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St, Lone Tree

Ruthie Foster @ 7pm

Swallow Hill Music, 71 E Yale Ave, Denver

Kishi Bashi @ 7pm Gothic Theatre, Englewood

Mon 9/09

Willow Creek Elementary @ 1:45pm / $623

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Willow Creek Elementary, 7855 S Willow Way, Centennial. 515-708-0433

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Sand Creek Intermediate Band @ 3pm / $486

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Magdalena Bay @ 7pm

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Beppe Gambetta @ 6pm

Swallow Hill Music, 71 E Yale Ave, Denver

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Snapshots of Littleton’s Western Welcome Week

In its 96th year, Western Welcome Week brought many well-loved traditions — as well as a few new ones. From a drone show to the revival of an old-fashioned cake contest, the 10-day festival brought droves of people to Littleton where they were welcomed with a sense of community. More than 30 events took place during the week, including concerts, gold panning, a shing derby, a pancake breakfast, a car show and more. e next Western Welcome Week is scheduled for Aug. 8-17, 2025.

and

A child plays at the Bruce Wolf Stick Horse Stampede event. PHOTO BY TINA SHUMLEY

PHOTO BY CINDY HATHAWAY

During the opening night show, drones make the red cowboy boot Western Welcome Week logo in the sky.

A boy

a man smile at the Littleton Elks Fishing Derby, which was held in partnership with North Littleton Promise this year to make the event available to kids who had never fished before. PHOTO BY LITTLETON ELKS

Western Welcome Week Grand Marshal

J.D. McCrumb rides in a car in the Western Welcome Week Grand Parade on Aug. 17.

PHOTO BY CINDY HATHAWAY

People focus on their rubber ducks as they float down the stream at the Brad and Mary Bradford Memorial Duck Race during Western Welcome Week.

PHOTO BY CINDY HATHAWAY

Big surgery for a tiny baby

Platteville parents pleased with daughter’s recovery from abdominal surgery

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Expectant parents anticipate the 20-week ultrasound scan to get a better look at their baby, and that was the case for Amanda Sullivan and Roy Mendez of Platteville. e 20-week pregnancy scan, about halfway through the pregnancy, can allow parents to see their baby’s face, hands and legs. ey might catch a glimpse of the baby sucking their thumb or their beating heart.

But doctors use the scans to check on the baby’s health and pre-natal development, looking for things such as the growth of the brain, the bones or the kidneys.

In Sullivan’s case, the scan of her unborn daughter Emilia showed a mismatch in her small intestine, one that would need to be corrected with surgery right after she was born.

“I didn’t induce labor; we wanted to keep Emilia in my belly as long as we could and had more frequent doctor visits to ensure Emilia wasn’t under any stress,” Sullivan said.

Emilia, now seven months old, was born just before New Year 2024 with a congenital condition called Jejunal Atresia. is rare but serious condition has meant several surgeries over the child’s young life and more can be expected.

Children’s Hospital Fetal Care Center surgeon Dr. Jonathan HillsDunlap said there were two underlying issues with Emilia’s gastrointestinal system.

“One was that the intestine wasn’t connected correctly, and the other was that her downstream intestine had formed an abnormal con gu-

ration that puts her at risk for lifethreatening problems in the future as a result of that con guration,” he said.

Connecting a highway to a one lane road

Sullivan went in for one of the more frequent scans just before Christmas and it showed Emilia’s belly was swollen, with uid unable to pass through her intestine. By Dec. 26, Sullivan began having contractions and Emilia was born two day later, premature at 33 weeks and weighing just four pounds and 15 ounces.

Doctors didn’t waste any time, scheduling her rst surgery just three days later. Dr. Hills-Dunlap said there was a signi cant size mismatch between the ends of the intestine that he needed to sew together.

“My job as a surgeon is to connect the two blind ends of the intestine back together, but sometimes the upstream blind pouch is much bigger than the downstream blind end; we call it a mismatch,” HillsDunlap said. “You can think about it as though I’m connecting a 10lane highway to a one-lane highway and hoping that there won’t be too bad of a tra c jam. at’s exactly what Emilia has, a 10-to-1 size mismatch. at’s how much bigger her

upstream intestine was compared to her downstream intestine.”

It’s a di cult, delicate procedure, the surgeon said. e surgery took seven hours.

“(Operating on) a baby with intestines that small is like reattaching two pieces of angel hair pasta,” HillsDunlap said of the surgery. “I used a surgical telescope to magnify the operation done through an incision over the belly, and she recovered beautifully from that operation.”

Procedures ongoing

At seven months old, Emilia is on a speci c protein-sensitive formula and breastfed diet and is doing well but having some trouble vomiting. at led to another procedure in August.

Hills-Dunlap worked with gastroenterologist Dr. Robert Kramer to put an endoscope – a special camera – down into Emilia’s stomach and then into the rst part of her small intestine to the site of her rst surgery, Hills-Dunlap said.

“He then puts a special expanding balloon across this connection and in ates it,” he said. “What we’re trying to accomplish here with Emilia is to expand the connection in order to make the passage wider. erefore,

Emilia, at seven months old, is a happy baby.

PHOTO BY AMANDA SULLIVAN

Thousands ticketed in seat belt crackdown

In an effort to increase seatbelt wearing, law-enforcement officers across Colorado have issued 3,911 citations so far this year. Seatbelts have been shown in studies to reduce the risk of injuries and death in vehicle crashes. As of 2023, 88% of Coloradans buckle up — the highest use rate observed in the past 10 years, according to the Colorado Statewide Seat Belt Survey. Arapahoe County had the highest seat belt use rate in 2023 at 98%. The lowest rate was in Jefferson County at 73.5%. Drivers who fail

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What do you look forward to for the rest of the season?

I just look forward to helping these girls grow, and helping some of these girls get to the next level. I’ll have a couple girls that are getting some NCAA DI scholarships in other sports and I’m hoping to get them the same kind of opportunity not with just flag football, but whatever they need. I’m also looking to continue to win games, continue to build a

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to comply with the law face fines starting at $65. Parents or guardians found with improperly restrained children can be fined up to $82.

RTD’s coping panels project ends ahead of schedule

RTD has concluded repairs to the caps on retaining walls along Interstate 25 between Denver Broadway Station and Lone Tree Lincoln Station. That means that light rail trains that were required to share a track, causing delays, are now running on double tracks again. Travel times along the E, H and R lines

culture, continue to get the atmosphere to what we need to, to not just put flag football on the map for our school, but for Colorado in general.

What do you feel like the growth you’ve seen will bring to the sport?

I think it’s tremendous for the sport. I think it kind of creates awareness and shows them and puts them on the biggest level. For example, on Disney Channel you can watch girls flag football. On NFL and commercials, they’re running flag football. And I think if they’re doing that broadcasting, it will bring more awareness and get

were expected to improve vastly as of late August.

Rep. Bob Marshall honored by the Freedom of Information Coalition

Bob Marshall, state representative of House District 43, which includes Highlands Ranch, received the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition’s “Ruth Anna Citizen Champion Award” at the 146th annual Colorado Press Association Convention in late August. The award recognizes a Coloradan who “champions open government.”

Fred Brown, longtime Colorado journalist and champion of ethics,

girls to actually watch football and see how flag football evolves. And they’ll make them want to be more a part of it, as well.

Do you have any goals this season?

Yeah, my goal is to develop these young ladies and try to get them to the next level or try to get them to whatever their goals are. If somebody’s goal is to score a touchdown, or if somebody’s goal is to catch the ball, my goal is to help them get the ball and get them to that level. For me and my coaching staff, I always tell them ‘we want to get the best of these girls on a daily basis and always help them

presented Marshall with the award.

Arapahoe County seeks input on 2,800-acre property

Arapahoe County wants people to share their views about what’s called the Bijou Basin Open Space Master Plan, which is meant to guide the future management of the 2,800-acre property. The goal is for low-impact public recreation while preserving the property’s active agricultural uses, such as dryland farming and cattle grazing. Potential future amenities, based

achieve their goals, or whatever their goal is, it’s our job to help them get to that.

What do you think people should know about flag football? They don’t need any experience. They can come out here, we’ll teach them, we’ll show them and we’ll guide them into being the best we possibly can. I think a lot of people are scared because they’ve never played this sport, or they’re unaware of how it goes, so that’s why they’re not coming out. So I always tell them, no experience needed, just show up and we’ll teach you how to play the game.

BLUE SKY

Once on top, the view above the clouds goes for miles, notably with Pikes Peak to the south and Mount Bierstadt to the west.

As Perrone put it, “You’re on top of the world.”

Formerly known as Mount Evans, the U.S. Board on Geographic Names voted 15-1 on Sept. 15, 2023 in favor of the change to Mount Blue Sky. e name change followed years of lobbying and petitions by the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma to disassociate the mountain from its original namesake territorial governor John Evans.

According to historical references, Evans authorized what’s known as the Sand Creek Massacre.

On a November morning in 1864, U.S. Army Col. John Chivington and elements of the Colorado Infantry Regiment of Volunteers and Regiment of Colorado Cavalry Volunteers launched an attack on Arapaho and Cheyenne civilians where they camped about

180 miles southeast of Denver. Over the course of eight hours, the troops slaughtered some 230 people, many of them women, children and elderly, according to the National Park Service.

e new name for the mountain comes from the Blue Sky Ceremony, a ceremony for all living things, including “men, women, children, plants, earth, water, life,” Chester Whiteman of the Southern Cheyenne tribe said in 2023.

Nonetheless, the iconic Mount Blue Sky will return to nature, away from tourists and local tra c, for at least the next year and a half. A couple of mountain goats resting at the peak did not seem phased by the upcoming changes to their natural environment.

Tourists from across the country at the peak said they were disappointed with the closure, including one couple from Raytown, Missouri who said the trip to Mount Blue Sky is part of a yearly tradition to experience the top of a Colorado 14er and escape the humidity of Missouri.

However, the most common sentiment was, “If it’s to repair the road for safety, then that’s what it is, you have to keep it safe,” Perrone said.

BRIEFS

on public input, may include a trail with parking, picnic areas, restrooms, and a multi-use trail system. For more information about how to comment, visit www.arapahoeco.gov/bijoubasin.

Quarry Fire closures and reopenings

The Quarry Fire, which burned in the Deer Creek Canyon area east of Littleton, is 100% extinguished. However, three areas remain closed until further notice: Deer Creek Canyon, Rattlesnake Gulch and Black Bear Trails. Hildebrand Ranch Park, Reynolds Park and South Valley Park have reopened.

Annual International Heritage Festival

The Colorado Folk Arts Council is holding its 48th Annual Festival in celebration of culture and music with entertainment of music, crafts, food and dance. It will be held at 6501 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, noon-6 p.m., Sept. 7 and the cost is free. For more information: internationalheritagefestival.org.

Bear Creek Lake Park trail run series

Registration is open for the fourweek trail running series at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood. Races begins at 6 p.m. Sept. 4 and continues every Wednesday evening through Sept. 25. The series fee is $70 per person. For more information and to register visit co-lakewood.civicrec.com.

interesting to see how their artistic choices inform each other’s work. During their residency we came up with the idea of a show that tells their story of searching for and de ning the idea of “home.”

How was working with them?

Our friendship came before we ever worked together. When the gallery opened it only made sense for us to showcase their work.

Martinez works primarily as a muralist, so seeing him scale down to t his work on canvas while still capturing the essence of his murals is very compelling. His color stories are incredibly powerful and he blends guration and abstraction beautifully.

Kole works frequently with museums, and for her artwork to be experienced in a gallery context is breathtaking. Her pieces are all about the details; the loops and thread textures that bring a di erent dimension to certain features such as eyes, lips or the petal of a ower.

What will visitors to the gallery see as part of the exhibit?

is collection of works tells a story about how we journey through life and what makes us connected to the people and places we inhibit. It’s told through bursts of color, layered surfaces and that which we weave together to create a life. ere’s beauty, there’s introspection and there’s connection.

More information is available at seesawgallery.com.

Core Art Space finds creativity in the ‘Margins’

e Core Art Space, 6501 W. Colfax Ave. in Lakewood, is hosting “Margins,” an open show, from Friday, Sept. 13 through Sunday, Sept. 29.  e call for submissions for the show was open to artists in all mediums and the resulting exhibition was selected by juror Joe Higgins, a well-known Colorado artist working primarily in monotypes. e idea was for artists to submit works inspired by the idea of margins — whether it’s the margin of a page, the edge of an image or anything outside the norm.

ere will be an opening reception from 5 to 10 p.m. on the 13th. More information can be found at www. coreartspace.com.

DMNS hosts world premiere of climate change documentary

We’re all learning what it means living with climate change and the ways we can still make a di erence. It doesn’t just involve science, but also artists and creatives, an idea that is explored in the lm,“MELT — e Memory of Ice.”  e movie is making its world premiere at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science’s, 2001 Colorado Blvd., In nity eater. e premiere event, presented in conjunction with the 9th annual Digerati Experimental Media Festival, will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14. e lm, made by local lmmaker Betsey Biggs, Ph.D, is described by provided information as “a minimalist cinematic song cycle for singers, electronic music, and lm, a personal reckoning with the earth’s body changing, melting, and spilling as global warming melts our ice caps and threatens winter.” After the screening there will be a

discussion with Richard Nunn, assistant curator and database manager of the National Ice Core Laboratory. For more information and tickets, visit www.dmns.org.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Fred Again.. at

Ball Arena

Electronic music can be hit or miss for a lot of people. But London’s Fred Again.. has distinguished himself in the genre by his uncanny ability to work with anyone and his tendency to weave a kind of a narrative in his music, all while making tracks that just bang. He’s constantly experimenting, and the results are often gorgeous.

In support of his new album, “ten days,” he’s coming to Colorado for the rst time and playing two nights at Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle in Denver—8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11 and ursday, Sept. 12.

I’ve heard nothing but raves about his performances, so get your tickets at www.axs.com.

Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail.com.

SURGERY

we hope she can continue eating and growing and avoid any more major surgeries for as long as possible.”

She may need to have the procedure again as she grows, he said. Hills-Dunlap said Emilia takes her nutrition orally. She’s growing appropriately and Emilia is a happy and healthy baby. eir only challenge is that her intestinal connection narrows back down to that one-lane road every few months.

“When the anastomosis (the surgical connection) narrows down, we need to open it back up again, but we hope her body will continue to accommodate to this

slight abnormality over time,” he said. “She may need more dilation procedures, and potentially another major operation in the future to surgically revise the connection.”

But he’s pleased with how she’s doing.

“ e fact that she’s now over seven months old, is taking all of her nutrition by mouth, and is growing and thriving otherwise is an amazing outcome for her and her family,” he said.

“ ese patients - in cases like this – there’s no textbook answer to it. We do the best we can with the available technology and expertise we have with tremendous – advanced endoscopy. Many others worldwide are not able to do using highly specialized techniques. We do it safely and suc-

cessfully here at Children’s Hospital Colorado—it’s tremendous. ,” he said.

Hills-Dunlap said this family and patients like Emilia are why people like him enter this eld.

“It’s gratifying to help patients and the most vulnerable. is is a small baby that can’t eat; she can’t survive it,” he said. “(It’s) extremely rewarding to help patients, to give Emilia the ability to eat and grow and be happy and healthy.”

Hills-Dunlap, who has a slightly older child than Emilia, a ectionately calls Emilia “his girl,” Sullivan said.

“Amanda knows we have a way to go with Emilia, but she will tackle every challenge, and we are thrilled with how well she is doing,” Hills-Dunlap said. “She holds a special place in my heart.”

As her first birthday approaches, baby Emilia has a long way to go. But despite her challenges, Children’s Hospital Colorado said the doctors and sta will help her grow into a healthy girl.

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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0247-2024

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

On May 31, 2024, the undersigned Public Trust-

ee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s)

GERALD B. RYAN AND STEPHANIE A. RYAN

Original Beneficiary(ies)

AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

UMB BANK, National Association, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Legal Title Trustee of PRL Title Trust I

Date of Deed of Trust

January 05, 2001 County of Recording Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

January 16, 2001

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

B1006272

Original Principal Amount

$151,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$147,580.07

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 38, FOUR LAKES SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 4B, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 2059 E PHILLIPS LANE, LITTLETON, CO 80122.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/02/2024, 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: 8/8/2024

Last Publication: 9/5/2024

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: 05/31/2024

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 # 00000010007144

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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. 0247-2024

First Publication: 8/8/2024

Last Publication: 9/5/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0289-2024

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

On July 2, 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) Heather L. Cooke

Original Beneficiary(ies)

CANVAS CREDIT UNION

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

CANVAS CREDIT UNION

Date of Deed of Trust

November 25, 2019

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

December 05, 2019

Recording Information

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

D9133436

Original Principal Amount

$44,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$43,649.87

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION.

Purported common address: 1641 W Canal Cir #733, Littleton, CO 80120-4552.

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, 10/30/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 9/5/2024

Last Publication: 10/3/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

DATE: 07/02/2024

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 # 24-032570

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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

0289-2024 LEGAL DESCRIPTION

BUILDING 7, UNIT 733, PINNACLE AT HIGHLINE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION FOR PINNACLE AT HIGHLINE RECORDED ON JULY 17, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1115281, AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON JULY 17, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1115282, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, AND GARAGE UNIT G 135 IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION FOR PINNACLE AT HIGHLINE RECORDED ON JULY 17, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1115281, AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON JULY 17, 2001 AT RECEPTION NO. B1115282, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Legal Notice NO. 0289-2024

First Publication: 9/5/2024

Last Publication: 10/3/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0295-2024

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

On July 2, 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)

Joshua Charles Fleek

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Wayne L. Winkler and Toni Ann Winkler

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Wayne L. Winkler and Toni Ann Winkler

Date of Deed of Trust

April 27, 2018

County of Recording Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

May 04, 2018

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D8044033

Original Principal Amount

$370,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$355,565.08

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 payments as required by the terms of the Promissory Note and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Lot 5, Block 3, Southbridge Filing No. 4, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

Purported common address: 7902 South Windermere Circle, Littleton, CO 80120.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/30/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 9/5/2024

Last Publication: 10/3/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LAT-

ER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 07/02/2024

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:

Jamie G. Siler #31284

Joseph A. Murr #14427

Murr Siler & Accomazzo, P.C. 1999 Broadway, Suite 3100, Denver, CO 80202-4402 (303) 534-2277

Attorney File # 8162.005

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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. 0295-2024

First Publication: 9/5/2024

Last Publication: 10/3/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0288-2024

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

On July 2, 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) AmeriBuild Company

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Indicate Capital REIT, LLC

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Indicate Capital REIT, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

October 06, 2022

County of Recording Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 14, 2022

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) E2103354

Original Principal Amount

$1,200,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$831,265.06

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.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Lot 3, Block 16, EVANS PARK ESTATES, Except the South 30 feet conveyed to the City of Englewood in Quit Claim Deed recorded March 24, 1964 in Book 1505 at Page 513, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

Purported common address: 2350 West Warren Avenue, Englewood, CO 80110.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTL 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, 10/30/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street,

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Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 9/5/2024

Last Publication : 10/3/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

DATE: 07/02/2024

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:

Robert T. Cosgrove #12217

Burns, Wall and Mueller, P.C.

303 East 17th Avenue, #920, Denver, CO 80203-1299 (303) 830-7000

Attorney File # 5159-63

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

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Legal Notice NO. 0288-2024

First Publication: 9/5/2024

Last Publication: 10/3/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0276-2024

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

On June 28, 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)

PATRICIA J ORR

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY as Trustee for MORGAN STANLEY

MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2004-5AR, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH

CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-5AR

Date of Deed of Trust

February 24, 2004

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 15, 2004

Recording Information

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

B4067632

Original Principal Amount

$250,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$112,698.63

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 5, BLOCK 7, ABERDEEN VILLAGE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 6195 S LONGVIEW ST, LITTLETON, CO 80120.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY

ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED

OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/30/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 9/5/2024

Last Publication: 10/3/2024

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: 06/28/2024

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 # 00000010172872

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

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Legal Notice No. 0276-2024

First Publication: 9/5/2024

Last Publication: 10/3/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0297-2024

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

On July 2, 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)

Larry Merritt, Kerilee Merritt

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Premier Members CU

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Premier Members CU

Date of Deed of Trust

December 20, 2022

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

December 28, 2022

Recording Information

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

E2121076

Original Principal Amount

$99,999.99

Outstanding Principal Balance

$99,803.56

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 4, BLOCK 4, KNOLLWOOD, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 3156 W Radcliff Ave, Englewood, CO 80110-5263.

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, 10/30/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 9/5/2024

Last Publication: 10/3/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

DATE: 07/02/2024

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:

Iman Tehrani #44076

Holst & Tehrani LLP P.O. Box 298, 514 Kimbark Street, Longmont, CO 80502-0298 (303) 772-6666

Attorney File # 3156 W RADCLIFF AVE

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

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Legal Notice NO: 0297-2024

First Publication: 9/5/2024

Last Publication: 10/3/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0249-2024

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

On May 31, 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)

Daniel P. Pond

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Caliber Home Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

NewRez LLC

d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Date of Deed of Trust

April 30, 2020

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

May 14, 2020

Recording Information

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

E0057018**

Original Principal Amount

$212,130.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$187,448.36

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust

have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

See Attached Exhibit "A".

**The Deed of Trust Legal description was corrected by an Affidavit of Correction recorded on 5/3/2024 at Reception No. E4026911, in the records of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado.

Purported common address: 1692 W Canal Cir Unit 1031, Littleton, CO 80120-4560.

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

If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: **The Deed of Trust Legal description was corrected by an Affidavit of Correction recorded on 5/3/2024 at Reception No. E4026911, in the records of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado.

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, 10/02/2024, 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: 8/8/2024

Last Publication: 9/5/2024

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: 05/31/2024

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 # CO23107

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

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0249-2024 Exhibit A

Building 10, Unit 1031, Pinnacle at Highline, in accordance with and subject to the Declaration for Pinnacle at Highline recorded on July 17, 2001 at Reception No. B1115281 and the Condominium Map recorded on October 29, 2001 at Reception No. B1183130 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, together with Garage Unit G-179 and Surface Parking Unit P-148 in accordance with and subject to the Declaration for Pinnacle at Highline recorded on July 17, 2001 at Reception No. B1115281 and the Condominium Map recorded on October 29, 2001 at Reception No. B1183130 in the office of the Clerk and recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Legal Notice NO. 0249-2024

First Publication: 8/8/2024

Last Publication: 9/5/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0292-2024

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

On July 2, 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)

Alan E Gordon and Sandi N Gordon

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MERS as nominee for Elevations Credit Union

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Elevations Credit Union Date of Deed of Trust

September 22, 2021

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

September 29, 2021

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) E1150257

Original Principal Amount

$779,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$741,708.55

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 of the terms thereof

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 45, HOMESTEAD FARM FILING 6, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 5901 E Irish Place, 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, 10/30/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 9/5/2024

Last Publication: 10/3/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

DATE: 07/02/2024

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:

Iman Tehrani #44076

Holst & Tehrani LLP P.O. Box 298, 514 Kimbark Street, Longmont, CO 80502-0298 (303) 772-6666

Attorney File # 5901 E IRISH PLACE

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

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Legal Notice NO. 0292-2024

First Publication: 9/5/2024

Last Publication: 10/3/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0258-2024

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

On June 7, 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)

Peter T Quinn and Molly B. Quinn

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation

A Subsidiary of Lehman Brothers Bank, FSB

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Mortgage Assets Management, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

March 17, 2004

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

June 28, 2004

Recording Information

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

B4115222

Original Principal Amount

$289,500.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$267,538.72

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 occupy the property as mortgagor’s primary residence as required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

ALL THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE AND STATE OF COLORADO, TO WIT: TOWNHOUSE UNIT 3, BLOCK 2, COLUMBINE LAKES TOWNHOUSES PHASE II, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 4415 W Ponds Circle, Littleton, CO 80123.

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

If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: *Pursuant to that certain Affidavit Re: Scrivener’s Error Pursuant to C.R.S.§38-35-109(5) recorded in the records of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on 5/13/2024 at Reception No. E4029228 to correct the legal description.

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, 10/02/2024, 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: 8/8/2024

Last Publication: 9/5/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LAT-

DATE: 06/07/2024

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

By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

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

Erin Croke #46557

Steven Bellanti #48306

Holly Shilliday #24423

Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755

McCarthy & Holthus LLP

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

Attorney File # CO-24-985577-LL

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

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Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice No. 0258-2024

First Publication: 8/8/2024

Last Publication: 9/5/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0294-2024

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

On July 2, 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)

Jean M. Taylor

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Mid America Mortgage, Inc., Its Successors and Assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

PHH Mortgage Corporation Date of Deed of Trust

February 11, 2022

County of Recording Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

February 17, 2022

Recording Information

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

E2019234

Original Principal Amount

$652,500.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$328,842.75

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: death of all named mortgagors under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 26, BLOCK B, GLENN OAKS SUBDIVISION - SECOND FILING, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHTS SET FORTH IN RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS RECORDED IN BOOK 2047 AT PAGE 26, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 7184 S Vine Circle E, Centennial, CO 80122.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/30/2024, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees,

the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 9/5/2024

Last Publication: 10/3/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

DATE: 07/02/2024

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

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

Erin Croke #46557

Steven Bellanti #48306

Holly Shilliday #24423

Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755

McCarthy & Holthus LLP

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

Attorney File # CO-24-991881-LL

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

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Legal Notice NO. 0294-2024

First Publication: 9/5/2024

Last Publication: 10/3/2024

Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

City and County

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF ENGLEWOOD

The Englewood City Council has referred the following TABOR issue to be included on the November 5, 2024, Coordinated Election ballot.

Ballot Issue #

SHALL THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD DEBT BE INCREASED UP TO $ 41.5 MILLION, WITH A MAXIMUM REPAYMENT COST OF UP TO $72 MILLION, AND SHALL CITY TAXES BE INCREASED UP TO $4 MILLION ANNUALLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING, REPAIRING, EQUIPPING AND UPGRADING THE CITY’S PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES AND AREAS TO INCLUDE, BASED ON AVAILABLE FUNDS:

- IMPROVEMENTS TO BARDE PARK, BELLEVIEW PARK, CLARKSON-AMHERST PARK, CUSHING PARK, MILLER FIELD, NORTHWEST GREENBELT, ROTOLO PARK, EMERSON PARK, ENGLEWOOD RECREATION CENTER, AND PIRATES COVE, INCLUDING NEW RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, IRRIGATION UPDATES TO REPLACE AGING EXISTING IRRIGATION SYSTEMS,

BY THE ISSUANCE AND PAYMENT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, WHICH SHALL MATURE, BE SUBJECT TO REDEMPTION, WITH OR WITHOUT PREMIUM, AND BE ISSUED, DATED AND SOLD AT SUCH TIME OR TIMES, AT SUCH PRICES (AT, ABOVE OR BELOW PAR) AND IN SUCH MANNER AND CONTAINING SUCH TERMS, NOT INCONSISTENT HEREWITH, AS THE CITY COUNCIL MAY DETERMINE; AND SHALL AD VALOREM PROPERTY

TAXES BE LEVIED WITHOUT LIMIT AS TO THE MILL RATE TO GENERATE AMOUNTS, NOT TO EXCEED THE ABOVE AMOUNTS, SUFFICIENT IN EACH YEAR TO TIMELY PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS?

_____ YES/FOR

_____ NO/AGAINST

Pursuant to Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado State Constitution and State Statute § 1-7-901, citizens may file written comments in opposition to or in support of this ballot issue with the Englewood City Clerk. The City Clerk will summarize comments received, and the summary will be included in the required ballot issue notice, which is to be sent to all active voter households by the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder. Only those comments filed by persons eligible to vote on the

ballot issues must be summarized in the ballot issue notice. To be summarized in the ballot issue notice, the comments shall address the specific ballot issue and shall include a signature and the address where the signer is registered to vote.

Comments to the ballot issues are to be filed with the Englewood City Clerk, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, CO 80110 or cityclerk@englewoodco.gov no later than 12:00 p.m. on September 20, 2024.

For further information, please call the City Clerk’s office, 303-762-2430.

Legal Notice No. 539555

First Publication: September 5, 2024

Last Publication: September 19, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A BEER AND WINE LICENSE SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Notice is hereby given that the Centennial Liquor Licensing Authority will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, September 18th at 10:00 a.m. via Virtual Meeting, to consider an application for a new Beer & Wine license.

The applicant is an LLC: The Brew Box, LLC 7300 South Fraser Street Centennial, CO 80112

Public comment will be heard at the virtual hearing or written communications regarding the issuance of this license may be submitted to the Liquor License Administrator, via email at mpalmer@ centennialco.gov by no later than September 17, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

By order of Christina Lovelace, City Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539381

First Publication: September 5, 2024

Last Publication: September 5, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Public Notice

ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENTS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Board of County Commissioners permits, in the East Hearing Room of the County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County will meet to consider the following proposed budget resolutions:

RESOLUTION:

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2024 Annual Budgets pursuant to Statute; and

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners will consider the following budget amendments to the 2024 Annual Budgets; and

WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to amend the adopted 2024 Annual Budget as follows:

a. Transfer $500,000 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund, Administrative Services and recognize and appropriate the same in Self-Insurance Liability Fund, County Attorney to cover the additional cost of claims.

b. Transfer $800,000 from the unappropriated fund balance of the General Fund, Administrative Services and recognize and appropriate the same in the Workers Compensation Fund, County Attorney to cover the cost of claims due to increased severity of injuries as well as increased costs for surgery and therapy.

c. Recognize $3,296,294 and appropriate $1,500,000 in the General Fund, Administrative Services for funds received from the State of Colorado for the transition costs of the Judicial

District.

d. Appropriate $75,000 in the General Fund, Finance to cover the cost of contracted grant analysis services to provide a review of existing grant programs and compliance activity throughout the county.

e. Transfer $18,684 from General Fund, Information Technology and recognize and appropriate the same in the Central Services Fund, Facilities & Fleet Management to purchase three new Granicus decoders.

f. Appropriate $38,695 in the General Fund, Public Works & Development and increase the headcount by 1.00 FTE for an additional Building Plans Examiner II position.

g. Transfer $22,599 from the Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff’s Office and recognize and appropriate the same in the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office to pay for the memorial garden statue.

h. Transfer $30,525 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office to purchase spare body worn camera batteries.

i. Reduce revenue by $79,192 and the appropriation by $93,947 and reduce 1.00 FTE in the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office for changes to the Office of Emergency Management IGA with Englewood.

j. Appropriate $195,000 from the unappropriated fund balance of the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office for additional costs for prisoner transport and employee counseling.

k. Transfer $66,627 from the Grant Fund, Sheriff’s Office and recognize and appropriate the same in the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office to purchase nine fixed assets for court security equipment to be purchased with the Fines Committee Grant from the State Court Administration Office.

l. Appropriate $180,000 from the unappropriated fund balance of the Community Development Fund, Community Resources to cover the required HUD reserve.

m. Reduce appropriation by $651,000 in the Cash-in-Lieu Fund, Open Spaces to correct the amount of fund balance that was rolled during reappropriations.

n. Transfer $13,363 from the General Fund, Clerk & Recorder’s Office and recognize $13,363 and appropriate $43,000 in the Central Services Fund, Clerk & Recorder’s Office to replace a 2015 vehicle.

o. Appropriate $14,220 in the Central Services Fund, Sheriff’s Office for the additional cost to purchase two previously approved x-ray inspection systems.

p. Appropriate $9,985 in the Central Services Fund, Sheriff’s Office to replace the camera system server.

q. Transfer $53,300 from the Self-Insurance Liability Fund, County Attorney and recognize the same in the Central Services Fund, Administrative Services for three totaled vehicles.

r. Transfer $566,712 from the Recreation District Fund, Open Spaces and recognize and appropriate the same in the Lease Purchase Agreement Fund, Administrative Services to pay off the Dove Valley debt early.

s. Reduce the revenue by $465,473 and appropriation by $546,638 in the Social Services Fund, Human Services to revise down the first quarter request to account for only six months of budget rather than a full year.

t. Recognize $341,222 and appropriate $426,528 in the Social Services Fund, Human Services for the additional increase in the Child Welfare allocation.

u. Appropriate $150,000 in the Capital Expenditure Fund, Administrative Services for the initial setup costs of new Human Capital Management (HCM) software.

v. Recognize $25,000 and appropriate $22,500 in the General Fund, Community Resources for funds received through the VAG Grant award.

w. Recognize and appropriate $12,950 in the General Fund, Public Works for the second quarter reimbursement of project management from Open Spaces.

Public Notices

x. Recognize and appropriate

$190,000 in the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office for the additional 2024 Cherry Creek School District payment.

y. Recognize and appropriate $300,000 in A/D Works! Fund, Community Resources for the DOL Apprenticeship Grant Award.

z. Recognize and appropriate

$10,865 in the Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff’s Office for funds received from several cases.

aa. Recognize and appropriate

$2,000,000 in the Grant Fund, Community Resources for an increase in the Colorado Energy Office Grant.

bb. Recognize and appropriate $425,524 in the Infrastructure Fund for regional transportation improvement fees and rural transportation impact fees.

cc. Recognize and appropriate $250,000 in the Road & Bridge Fund, Public Works & Development for funds received from the Inverness Metro Improvement District overlay IGA.

dd. Recognize and appropriate $522,736 in the Road & Bridge Fund, Public Works & Development to appropriate the remaining ARPA Stormwater project funds.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies.

Legal Notice No. 539541

First Publication: September 5, 2024

Last Publication: September 5, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Public Notice

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE is hereby given of a public hearing before the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) for the Town of Bow Mar, Colorado (the “Town”) at 7:00pm on September 16, 2024, at the Columbine Valley Town Hall located at 2 Middlefield Road, Columbine Valley, CO 80123 for the purpose of considering the adoption by reference of the Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code published by the State of Colorado Energy Office located at 1600 Broadway, Suite 1960, Denver, CO 80202 (the “Electric and Solar Ready Code”). The purpose of the Electric and Solar Ready Code is to provide regulations concerning the construction of new buildings in a manner where solar photovoltaic or solar thermal systems and electric vehicle charging infrastructure may be readily installed and building systems may be readily electrified as required by state law. The ordinance adopting the Electric and Solar Ready Code additionally makes amendments to the Electric and Solar Ready Code to conform with the unique requirements and characteristics of the Town.

Copies of the Electric and Solar Ready Code, along with the deletions and amendments proposed, are on file at the office of the Town Clerk, located at 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 and may be inspected during regular business hours. A digital copy of the adopting ordinance is additionally available on the Town’s website.

Following the hearing, the Board will consider passage of the ordinance adopting the Electric and Solar Ready Code. This notice given and published by the order of the Board.

Dated this 22nd of August, 2024.

TOWN OF BOW MAR, COLORADO

Sue Blair, Town Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539543

First Publication: September 5, 2024

Last Publication: September 12, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF PUBLIC

HEARING SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado will hold a Public Hearing on the 2025 Proposed Budget on Monday, SEPTEMBER 16, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

The purpose of the hearing is to receive citizen input concerning the 2025 Proposed Budget.

Interested parties may express opinions virtually, in person at the Civic Center, or in writing, to be received by the City Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on September 16, 2024. Please contact the City Clerk’s office at 303- 762-2430 or email cityclerk@englewoodco.gov for any questions.

By order of the Englewood City Council

Stephanie Carlile, City Clerk City of Englewood 1000 Englewood Parkway Englewood, Colorado 80110

Legal Notice No. 539526

First Publication: August 29, 2024

Second Publication: September 5, Third Publication: September 12, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 3826-107, C.R.S., that on September 23, 2024, final settlement with Levi Contractors, Inc will be made by Bow Mar Water & Sanitation District for the “2024 Sombrero St. Water Main Replacement” project subject to satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said facilities by the District. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his or her subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies, laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on such claim with Bow Mar Water & Sanitation District, c/o, Mr. Timothy Flynn, Attorney at Law, Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe, PC,1660 Lincoln Street, Suite 3000, Denver, CO 80264. Failure to file such verified statement or claim prior to final settlement will release the District and its employees and agents from any and all liability for such claim and for making final payment to said contractor.

s/s General Manager, Cynthia A. Lane, P.E. Bow Mar Water & Sanitation District

Legal Notice No. 539563

First Publication: September 5, 2024

Last Publication: September 12, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 3826-107, C.R.S., that on September 23, 2024 final settlement with Inliner Solutions, LLC will be made by Bow Mar Water & Sanitation District for the “2024 Prospect St. Sewer Rehabilitation Project” project subject to satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said facilities by the District. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his or her subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies, laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on such claim with Bow Mar Water & Sanitation District, c/o, Mr. Timothy Flynn, Attorney at Law, Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe, PC,1660 Lincoln Street, Suite 3000, Denver, CO 80264. Failure to file such verified statement or claim prior to final settlement will release the District and its employees and agents from any and all liability for such claim and for making final payment to said contractor.

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

Platte Canyon Water & Sanitation District

Legal Notice No. 539564

First Publication: September 5, 2024

Last Publication: September 12, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

INVITATION TO BID

The Town of Bow Mar is accepting bids for the Bow Mar Pocket Park Project. The anticipated scope of work includes construction of 6’ wide crusher fines trail, flagstone pavers, landscape boulders, plantings, irrigation concrete headwalls with flagstone, 12-inch corrugated metal pipe culverts, and type VL soil riprap, along Pinyon Street on property owned by the Town.

A 5% bid bond is to accompany the bid. The successful contractor will be required to provide a payment and performance bond and a 2-year materials and workmanship warranty bond for the work.

An on-site pre-bid meeting will be conducted on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Bids are due by and will be publicly opened on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the office of The Architerra Group. Both electronic and hard copy bids will be accepted.

Interested contractors can obtain the bid documents by contacting the Town Clerk via email to townclerk@bowmar.gov, with copy to parks@ bowmar.gov and referencing Bow Mar Pocket Park Project.

Legal Notice No. 539542

First Publication: September 5, 2024

Last Publication: September 5, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Summons and Sheriff Sale

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, Colorado 80112

Plaintiff: BEACON SALES ACQUISITION, INC.

v. Defendants: STATEWIDE ROOFING CONSULTANTS INC. and GREGORY WARD

Case Number: 2019CV265 Div.: 15 Ctrm:

WRIT OF EXECUTION

The People of the State of Colorado to the Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Greetings:

On the 25th day of October, 2019, Order for Entry of Foreign Judgment was entered in favor of Plaintiff Beacon Sales Acquisitions, Inc., (“Beacon”), a Delaware corporation, and against Defendants Statewide Roofing Consultants Inc. and Gregory Ward (“Defendants”) jointly and severally, in the Court of said county in the referenced case in the amount of $215,407.93, with costs plus continuing interest at a rate of 1.5% per month, from the date of entry.

Here lists an exact description of any real property belonging to the defendant, which is situated in the county, and the exact location thereof.

Real Property owned by Defendant Gregory Ward located at 67 Fairway Lane, Littleton, Colorado 80123 with a legal description as follows:

Lot 23, Block 6, Columbine Valley, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

You Are Hereby Commanded to execute on the above Judgment, together with all costs and interest, from the real property of the abovenamed Defendants, and to render said monies to this court to apply to the satisfaction of said judgment, plus all costs and interest, together with your return as to the manner in which you have executed the same, within ninety days from this date.

Witness my hand and seal of said Court, at _____ Colorado, in the County and State aforesaid, this __ day of _______, 2024.

By: Clerk of the Court

Legal Notice No. 539460

First Publication: August 8, 2024

Last Publication: September 5, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, Colorado 80112

Plaintiff: BEACON SALES ACQUISITION, INC.

v. Defendants: STATEWIDE ROOFING CONSULTANTS INC. and GREGORY WARD

David B. Law, #27370

Noel Trowbridge, #56538 Miller & Law, P.C. 1900 West Littleton Blvd. Littleton, CO 80120

Telephone 303-722-6500 Facsimile 303-722-9270 Email: dbl@millerandlaw.com npt@millerandlaw.com

Attorneys for Beacon Sales Acquisition, Inc. Case Number: 2019CV265 Div.: 15 Ctrm: NOTICE OF LEVY

TO THE JUDGMENT DEBTOR: GREGORY WARD

You are officially notified that pursuant to and under the authority of a WRIT OF EXECUTION issued by the Court, certain real property owned by you, or owed to you, is being held or taken to pay the claim of the above Plaintiff.

The real property being held or taken:

Legal Description: Lot 23, Block 6, Columbine Valley, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known as 67 Fairway Lane, Littleton, Colorado 80123.

You have legal rights that may prevent all or part of your money or property from being taken.

That part of the money or property that may not be taken is called “exempt property.” A partial list of “exempt property” is shown below, along with the law which may make all or part of your money or property exempt. Notwithstanding your right to claim the property as “exempt”, no exemption other than the exemptions set forth in Section 13-54-104(3), C.R.S., may be claimed for a Writ which is the result of a judgment taken for arrearages for child support or for child support debt. The purpose of this Notice of Levy is to tell you about these rights.

If the money or property which is being withheld from you includes any “exempt property”, you must file within 14 days of receiving this Notice of Levy a written claim of exemption with the Clerk of the Court, describing what money or property you think is “exempt property” and the reason that it is exempt.

You must act quickly to protect your rights. Remember, you only have 14 days after receiving this Notice of Levy to file your claim of exemption with the Clerk of Court. Your failure to file a claim of exemption within 14 days is a waiver of your right to file.

Dated: 3/20/2024

Emily L. Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk

PARTIAL LIST OF EXEMPT PROPERTY

(Numbered statutory references are subject to change)

1. All or part of your property listed in Sections 13-54-101 and 102, C.R.S., including clothing jewelry, books, burial sites, household goods, food and fuel, farm animals, seed, tools, equipment and implements, military allowances, stock-in-trade, certain items used in your occupation, bicycles, motor vehicles (greater for disabled persons), life insurance, income tax refunds, money received because of loss of property or for personal injury, equipment that you need because of your health, or money received because you were a victim of a crime.

2. All or part of your earnings under Section 13-54-104, C.R.S.

3. Workers’ compensation benefits under Section 8-42-124, C.R.S.

4. Unemployment compensation benefits under Section 8-80-103, C.R.S.

5. Group life insurance benefits under Section 10-7-205, C.R.S.

6. Health insurance benefits under Section 10-16-212, C.R.S.

7. Fraternal society benefits under Section 10-14-403, C.R.S.

8. Family allowances under Section 15-11-404, C.R.S.

9. Teachers’ retirement fund benefits under Section 22-64-120, C.R.S.

10. Public employees’ retirement benefits (PERA) under Sections 24-51-212 and 24-54-111, C.R.S.

11. Social security benefits (OASDI, SSI) under 42 U.S.C. §407.

12. Railroad employee retirement benefits under 45 U.S.C. §23.

13. Public assistance benefits (OAP, AFDC, TANF, AND, AB, LEAP) under Section 26-2-131, C.R.S.

14. Policemen’s and firemen’s pension fund payments under Sections 31-30-117, 31-30.5-208 and 31-31-203, C.R.S.

15. Utility and security deposits under Section 13-54-102(1)(r), C.R.S.

16. Proceeds of the sale of homestead property under Section 38-41-207, C.R.S.

17. Veteran’s Administration benefits under 38 U.S.C. §5301.

18. Civil service benefits under 5 U.S.C. §8346.

19. Mobile homes and trailers under Section 38-41-201.6, C.R.S.

20. Certain retirement and pension funds and benefits under Section 13-54-102(2)(s), C.R.S.

22. A Court-ordered child support and maintenance obligation or payment under Section 13-54-102(1)(u), C.R.S.

23. Public or private disability benefits under Section 13-54-102(1)(v), C.R.S.

REMEMBER THAT THIS IS ONLY A PARTIAL LIST OF “EXEMPT PROPERTY”; you may wish to consult with a lawyer who can advise you of your rights. If you cannot afford one, there are listings of legal assistance and legal aid offices in the yellow pages of the telephone book.

Legal Notice No. 539461

First Publication: August 8, 2024

Last Publication: September 5, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO Case Number: 2024CV30302 Division: 204

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

Plaintiff: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC vs. Defendants: Whitney Dorman; The United States of America, acting by and through the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; The Public Trustee of Arapahoe County, Colorado; The Windsong Condominiums Association, Inc.; all unknown persons who may claim an interest in the subject matter of this action

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS OR JUDGMENT DEBTORS, Please take notice:

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Sheriff's Office of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado on the 17th day of October, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at 13101 E Broncos Pkwy Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720874-3845. At which sale, the above-described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. All bidders will be required to have in their possession cash or certified funds at least equal to the amount of the judgment creditor's bid. Please telephone 720-874-3845 two business days prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

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

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.

RE: Sheriff's Sale under Order for Entry of Default Judgment and Judgment of Foreclosure, pursuant to Court and C.R.S. § 38-38-101 et seq., County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

This is to advise you that a Sheriff's sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Order for Entry of

Public Notices

Default Judgment and Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 9, 2024, and C.R.S. § 38-38-101 et seq. by Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, as Judgment Creditor. The foreclosure is based on a Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure. The judgment is in the amount of $148,601.54. The Judgment established a lien for the benefit of Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC against real property legally described as follows:

CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 9, BUILDING NO. 37, WINDSONG CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE WINDSONG CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED JULY 12, 1983 IN BOOK 3912 AT PAGE 441 AND ALL RECORDED AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED NOVEMBER 6, 1985 IN BOOK 86 AT PAGES 34-39 AND ALL RECORDED AMENDMENTS THERETO, IN THE RECORDS OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE PARKING SPACE NO. 63, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Commonly known as:

7476 E Arkansas Ave Apt. 3709, Denver, CO 80231

All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3845. The name, address, and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above-described lien is Amanda Ferguson, Esq., Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C., 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228, Phone: 303-274-0155, Fax: 303-274-0159, Email: infoco@hwmlawfirm.com. Attorney file #: CO22756.

Dated: July 16, 2024

Tyler S. Brown Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No. 539414

First Publication: August 22, 2024

Last Publication: September 19, 2024

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

Misc. Private Legals

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that American Bank of Freedom, Wellsville, Missouri, intends to apply to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Missouri Division of Finance for consent to establish a full-service branch at 7275 S. Havana Street, Centennial, Colorado.

Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the regional director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at the appropriate FDIC office, 1100 Walnut, Suite 2100, Kansas City, Missouri 64106, not later than September 20, 2024. The nonconfidential portions of the application are on file at the appropriate FDIC office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the nonconfidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request.

Timothy C. Nash, President

Legal Notice No. 539560

First Publication: September 5, 2024

Last Publication: September 5, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Telecommunications Public Notice

Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes collocate wireless antennas at centerline heights of 33.7 feet and 36.4 feet on an existing building rooftop with an overall height of 37.5 feet at the approx. vicinity of 7252 East Dry Creek Road, Centennial, Arapahoe County, CO 80112. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Alec Nimkoff,

a.nimkoff@trileaf.com, 66 South Logan Street, Denver, CO 80209. 203.856.1011

Legal Notice No. 539559

First Publication: September 5, 2024

Last Publication: September 5, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Notice to Creditors

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of EARL EDMUND BEELMAN, AKA EARL E. BEELMAN, AKA EARL BEELMAN, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30632

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 December 29, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jonathan P. Shultz, Atty for Personal Representative 19751 E Mainstreet, Suite 200 Parker, CO 80138

Legal Notice No. 539520

First Publication: August 29, 2024

Last Publication: September 12, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Roger Seth Clark, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30916

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 on or before Monday, January 6, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mary Margaret Clark

Personal Representative 6970 S. Fultondale Court Aurora, CO 80016

Legal Notice No. 539550

First Publication: September 5, 2024

Last Publication: September 19, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice

District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112

In the Matter of the Estate of: Donald Arthur Munn, a/k/a Donald A Munn, a/k/a Donald 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: 2024PR030900

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: October 1, 2024.

Time: 8:00 a.m.

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

Legal Notice No. 539515

First Publication: August 29, 2024

Last Publication: September 12, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JERRY DON COBB, aka JERRY D. COBB, aka JERRY COBB, Deceased Case Number 2024PR30893

All persons having claims against the above

named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before Monday, December 30, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Beverly A. Cobb, Personal Representative

3393 S. Sedalia Way Aurora, CO 80013

Legal Notice No. 539527

First Publication: August 29, 2024

Last Publication: September 12, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of John David Lincome, a/k/a John D. Lincome, and John Lincome, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30834

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before January 6, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

/S/ Kathie Troudt Riley

Kathie Troudt Riley, 15941

Kathie Troudt Riley, P.C.

2903 Aspen Drive, Unit D Loveland, CO 80538

Legal Notice No. 539561

First Publication: September 5, 2024

Last Publication: September 19, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Kay Lynn Canez

(a/k/a Kay L. Canez and Kay Canez), Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30856

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to:

District Court

Arapahoe County, Colorado

7325 S. Potomac St., #100 Centennial, CO 80112

on or before December 23, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Diane S. Blair, Personal Representative c/o Law Office of Byron K. Hammond, LLC

4500 Cherry Creek Drive South, Suite 960 Denver, CO 80246

Legal Notice No. 539491

First Publication: August 22, 2024

Last Publication: September 5, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Sylvia Arlene Rottman, also known as Sylvia A. Rottman, and Sylvia Rottman, Deceased Case Number 2024PR030887

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 December 30, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Teresa G. Tezak, Personal Representative 5850 S Danube Circle, Aurora, CO 80015

Legal Notice No. 539517

First Publication: August 29, 2024

Last Publication: September 12, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of ROBERT CHARLES JUDY, a/k/a ROBERT C. JUDY, a/k/a ROBERT JUDY, a/k/a BUD JUDY: Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30647

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representatives or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before December 29, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

JUDITH MARIE JUDY

Personal Representative 12193 East Harvard Drive Aurora, CO 80014

Legal Notice No. 539528

First Publication: August 29, 2024

Last Publication: September 12, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Gary W. Powell, a/k/a Gary William Powell, a/k/a Gary Powell, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30836

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 Monday, January 6, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Judith I. Powell, Personal Representative 7520 S. Argonne St. Centennial, CO 80116

Legal Notice No. 539545

First Publication: September 5, 2024

Last Publication: September 19, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Adana Syrstad, Deceased Case Number: 24PR385

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 December 23, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mark Wayne Becker

Personal Representative 13350 Braun Road Golden, CO 80401

Legal Notice No. 539504

First Publication: August 22, 2024

Last Publication: September 5, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Mary H. May, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030913

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 January 31, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

James T. Anest

Attorney to the Personal Representative 19751 E. Mainstreet Suite 365 Parker, Colorado 80138

Legal Notice No. 539547

First Publication: September 5, 2024

Last Publication: September 19, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Lola June Reitenbaugh, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30905

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

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

Legal Notice No. 539537

First Publication: August 29, 2024

Last Publication: September 12, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of ROBERT LEE BOBO, III, a.k.a. ROBERT L. BOBO, III, a.k.a. ROBERT LEE BOBO,

a.k.a. ROBERT L. BOBO,

a.k.a. ROBERT BOBO, Deceased Case Number 2024 PR 30855, 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 December 23, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

ROBERT LEE BOBO, IV

Personal Representative 4534 South Auckland Court Aurora, Colorado 80015

Telephone: 720-757-8025

Legal Notice No.539492

First Publication: August 22, 2024

Last Publication: September 5, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Gerald Leander Greenwald, a/k/a Gerald L. Greenwald, a/k/a Gerald Greenwald, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR000357

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 December 23, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Patrick R. Thiessen

Attorney for Personal Representate

Kenneth Roy Greenwald

FRIE ARNDT DANBORN & THIESSEN, P.C. 7400 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 201 Arvada, Colorado 80003

Legal Notice No. 539502

First Publication: August 22, 2024

Last Publication: September 5, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RUTH CAWSTON CLARK, aka RUTH C. CLARK, aka RUTH CLARK, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30886

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before January 5, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

/s/ NADYA VECCHIET-LAMBERT, ESQ. Attorney for James C. Clark, Personal Representative 6855 South Havana Street Suite 370 Centennial, CO 80112

Legal Notice No. 539562

First Publication: September 5, 2024

Last Publication: September 19, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Karol Diane Monnet, aka Karol D. Monnet, and Karol Monnet, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30914

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before Monday, January 6, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Molly J. Monnet, Personal Representative 185 Pheasant Run Louisville, Colorado 80027

Legal Notice No. 539549

First Publication: September 5, 2024

Last Publication: September 19, 2024 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court

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of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before or the claims may be forever barred.

Kristina Kell, Personal Representative

29500 Heathercliff Road, SPC 76 Malibu, CA 90265

Legal Notice No. 539552

First Publication: September 5, 2024

Last Publication: September 19, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of David M. Farnell, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30823

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 December 23, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Cheryl Farnell, Personal Representative c/o Hofgard & Associates, P.C. 1510 28th St., Ste. 275 Boulder, CO 80303

Legal Notice No. 539494

First Publication: August 22, 2024

Last Publication: September 5, 2024

Publisher: Englewood Herald

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Lyle Dean Whiteley, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30734

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 Monday, December 23, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Christina Wheeler, Personal Representative 720-231-3362

7448 S Cody Way Littleton, CO 80128

Legal Notice No. 539490

First Publication: August 22, 2024

Last Publication: September 5, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Name Changes

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

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

The petition requests that the name of Charlie Raelynn Burton be changed to Ruby Rose Nightmare Case No.: 24C100568

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539518

First Publication: August 29, 2024

Last Publication: September 12, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on July 16, 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 Jai’Lisa Danielle Locke be changed to Jailisa Danielle Sumosa Case No.: 24C100698

By: Sarah Ingemansen Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539540

First Publication: September 5, 2024

Last Publication: September 19, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on July 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 Connor James McClain be changed to Connor James MacCullen Case No.: 24C100705

By: Kim Boswell

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539536

First Publication: August 29, 2024

Last Publication: September 12, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on July 26, 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 Aya Abafira Imam be changed to Aya Neja Fethe Case No.: 24C100732

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539495

First Publication: August 22, 2024

Last Publication: September 5, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on July 26, 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 Ayub Abafira Imam be changed to Ayub Neja Fethe Case No.: 24C100730

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539496

First Publication: August 22, 2024

Last Publication: September 5, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on August 14, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Kayla Vanessa Moran be changed to Kayla Vanessa Adrover-Moran Case No.: 24C100807

By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539558

First Publication: September 5, 2024

Last Publication: September 19, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on August 9, 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 Cassidy Nikole Freng be changed to Cass Jack Quinn Case No.: 24C100788

By: Sarah Ingemansen

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539519

First Publication: August 29, 2024

Last Publication: September 12, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on July 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 Reese Aren Cullimore be changed to Reese Aren MacCullen Case No.: 24C100706

By: Sarah Ingemansen

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539512

First Publication: August 22, 2024

Last Publication: September 5, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

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

The petition requests that the name of Yoo Na Kim be changed to Yoona Kim Case No.: 24C100748

By: Sarah Ingemansen

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539505

First Publication: August 22, 2024

Last Publication: September 5, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on July 25, 2024, 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 Chantal Melane Shaw be changed to Chantal Melanie Kelliher Case No.: 2024C100731

By: Kim Boswell

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539548

First Publication: September 5, 2024

Last Publication: September 19, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on July 26, 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 Nakeya Abafira Imam be changed to Nakeya Neja Fethe Case No.: 24C100734

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539497

First Publication: August 22, 2024

Last Publication: September 5, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on July 30, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Derrick Noel Jones be changed to Derrick Jones Wilder Case No.: 24C100751

By: Kim Boswell

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539529

First Publication: August 29, 2024

Last Publication: September 12, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition

for Change of Name

Public notice is given on August 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 Kirsten Ann Potestio be changed to Kirsten Ann Cobb. Case No.: 2024C100770

By: Sarah Ingemansen Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539523

First Publication: August 29, 2024

Last Publication: September 12, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

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

The petition requests that the name of Kimberly Shawn Lautermilch be changed to Kimberly Shawn Pepping Case No.: 24C100760

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539501

First Publication: August 22, 2024

Last Publication: September 5, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

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

The petition requests that the name of Simona Ivanov be changed to Simona Utoiu Case No.: 24C100744

By: Sarah Ingemansen Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539516

First Publication: August 29, 2024

Last Publication: September 12, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on August 6, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Justo Quiroa be changed to Justo Esteban Hernandez Quiroa Case No.: 24C100779

By: Kim Boswell

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539544

First Publication: September 5, 2024

Last Publication: September 19, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on July 26, 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 FETIA HALID SALIH be changed to FETIYA JEMAL KEDIR Case No.: 24C100728

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539551

First Publication: September 5, 2024

Last Publication: September 19, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition

for Change of Name

Public notice is given on July 18, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Aden Hussen Ahmed be changed to Maktal Yare Mohamud Case No.: 2024C100707

By: Kim Boswell

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539534

First Publication: August 29, 2024

Last Publication: September 12, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

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

The petition requests that the name of Erica Lena Reyna Bettoni be changed to Eryca Lena Reyna Bettoni Case No.: 2024C100717

By: Kim Boswell

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539546

First Publication: September 5, 2024

Last Publication: September 19, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on July 26, 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 Sabrin Abafira Imam be changed to Sabrin Neja Fethe Case No.: 24C100736

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539498

First Publication: August 22, 2024

Last Publication: September 5, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on August 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 Reem Saidi Jalili be changed to Reem Nael Saidi Case No.: 24C100799

By: Kim Boswell

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 539557

First Publication: September 5, 2024

Last Publication: September 19, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

as publisher of Colorado Community Media in August 2021.  She has worked for a number of Colorado newspapers, including the Collegian at Colorado State University and her hometown paper the Greeley Tribune.

Carpio Shapley also worked at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and Kansas City Star before heading to e Denver Post, where she went from copy editor and designer to managing editor in her 21-year tenure. She also led a political team at Colorado Politics prior to becoming the CCM publisher.

AWARDS

County News-Press, looking at divergent views among south metro area Republicans regarding how to present a uni ed front to voters.

Senior Reporter Ellis Arnold joined with Harford and Joss for a rst place honor in Best Social Justice or Equity Reporting for their stories about Douglas County PrideFest in 2023, including protests and reactions surrounding it.

Highlands Ranch Herald Reporter Haley Lena won rst place for Best

e Colorado Press Association serves the state’s news media outlets. Shapley was unanimously approved.

“Along with upholding the good work of past presidents, in the everchanging media landscape, CPA evolves to champion media rights, press freedoms and professional development across the state,” the organization said.

Carpio Shapley said the CPA faces challenges similar to what the industry itself faces, including an outdated revenue model, “the good ght against misinformation” and the need for more journalists.

“Colorado Press Association is wanting to do what it can to be supportive in that way, but Colorado Press Association also has those

News Story for her reporting on a tra c death and a mother’s determination to honor her son.

Former Northglenn- ornton Sentinel Reporter Luke Zarzecki won rst place for Best Agricultural Story for his “Unfruitful” reporting, which examined how supermarket locations and transportations can contribute to neighborhood food deserts.

Page Designer Ben Wiebesiek received a rst place Best Page Design award for “Max out your chill.”

North Metro Bureau Editor Scott Taylor and Zarzecki were honored with a second place in Best Politics Reporting for their coverage of po-

Public Notices

Case Number: 24PR030694

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO§ 15-10-401, C.R.S.

To: Omar Joaquin Morales Last Known Address, if any: Unknown

A hearing on Petition for Appointment of Guardian for Appointment of Marycruz Orono-Dominguez as guardian for Osiel Morales Rascon

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

Date: 10/09/2024 Time: 11 :00 a m Courtroom or Division: 12 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112

The hearing will take approximately 30 minutes.

Legal Notice No. 539489

First Publication: August 22, 2024

Last Publication: September 5, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

District Court , Arapahoe County 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80012

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

In the Interest of: NGH, Child Date of Birth: 01/19/2008

Party Without Attorney: Corina and Julian Barajas Ponce 1764 S. Flat Rock Way, Aurora, Colorado 80018

UPON THE PETITION OF: Petitioner(s) AND CONCERNING: Julian Barajas Ponce, Petitioner(s)

Juan De Jesus Marquez Gutierrez, Respondent(s) Case Number: 24JA12 Division: 22

NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEEDING AND SUMMONS TO RESPOND PURSUANT TO §19-5-105(5), C.R.S.

To the above named Respondent(s):

same challenges of just trying to do it on a bigger scale,” she said. With around 160 newsrooms in the Colorado Press Association, Carpio Shapley said it can be di cult to serve everyone’s needs.

“ ey go from one-person newsrooms … to news organizations like e Denver Post,” she said. “So how do you serve them both when they have so many di erent issues?”

Carpio Shapley said while it’s challenging to help with these issues, she and the CPA need to be aware of these problems and work together to support the Colorado journalism community.

“To me that’s one of the things that I want to continue to advocate for, and I want to make sure that everybody who is a member of CPA has an opportunity to reach out to me and learn about me and know that I am committed to this ght,” Carpio Shapley said.

Additionally, Carpio Shapley said she hopes to help the masses see the “public good” of journalism.

“We want to make sure that we’re doing good work and we need to make sure the public understands the great work that we’re doing,” she said.

“I’m lucky enough to have a board that is really supportive in trying to help me to do that work and I just want to keep moving forward,” she said.  e CPA is actively trying to get public policy in the Colorado legislature to allow for more public support for informing communities.

litical candidates who alleged they were the victims of a harassment campaign by a local resident.

Reporter Belen Ward won second place for Best Social Justice or Equity Reporting for her feature on a Brighton trucker o ering sanctuary and hope to Indigenous women.

Golden Transcript Reporter Corinne Westeman also took home a second-place award in the Sports or Sports Event category for “Role Players: Orediggers work behind the scenes to elevate football team’s performance.”

Lillian Fuglei, who has reported part time for the Arvada Press, won second place for Best News Story

You are hereby notified that a Petition for Adoption has been filed and if you wish to respond to the Petition, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Notice is served on you.

Your response must be accompanied by the applicable filing fee of $192.00.

Your failure to file a Response, or to appear, within 35 days after service, and, in the case of an alleged father, your failure to file a claim of paternity under Article 4 of Title 19, C.R.S., within 35 days after service, if a claim has not previously been filed, may likely result in termination of your parental or your alleged parental rights to the minor child.

Legal Notice No. 539508

First Publication: August 22, 2024

Last Publication: September 19, 2024

Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

STATE OF COLORADO, DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE CASE NO. 2024DR30212

for reporting on the One Small Step program that is working to address homelessness.

Page Designer Leah Neu won second place for Best Cover Design for “Century of Sound” in the Washington Park Pro le.

Former Je co Transcript Reporter Jo Davis won second place in the Crime and Public Safety Reporting category for her story about animal control o cers with the Je erson County Sheri ’s O ce aiding Hawaii after res.

In May, Colorado Community Media’s newsroom received 10 additional honors for its journalism at the regional Top of the Rockies contest.

NOTICE OF ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Isabela Eleanor Ales, Mother of Aria Elena Donaldson, is hereby notified that a Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities was filed on May 28, 2024, in the office of the clerk of Arapahoe County, Colorado, 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 as District Court Case Number 2024DR30212 by Lee and Dalila Ales as Petitioners. Joseph Allen Donaldson and Isabela Eleanor Ales are the named Respondents. A copy of the petition and summons may be obtained from the clerk of the court during regular business hours.

If Isabela Eleanor Ales seeks to contest to the allocation of parental responsibilities of the Child, Aria Elena Donaldson, and she must file a Response to the Petition to the APR in accordance with §14-10-107(4)(a) and C.R.C.P. 12(a)(2) in the above-named court not later than thirty-five (35) days after the service of this notice.

A default judgment may be entered against Isabela Eleanor Ales if she fails to appear or file a Response within 35 days after the date of publication.

No oral statement made to the Petitioners,

or

obligations under this notice.

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

Dated this 22nd day of August, 2024.

Attorney for Petitioners: Erika K. Reuer

CNL Law Firm, PLLC 6855 South Havana Street, Suite 570 Centennial, CO 80112 (720) 647-8665

Fax (720) 370-2181

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father,

the court relieves Isabela Eleanor Ales of her