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Woman makes quilts for organ donor families Arapahoe panel to oversee 1A funds

Elaine McFarlane learned skill after retiring from Denver Health BY ISABEL GUZMAN ISABEL@COTLN.ORG

The steady hum of a longarm quilting machine fills a quiet room as Elaine McFarlane stitches together squares of fabric, each one uniquely designed to honor someone who gave the ultimate gift of life by donating organs. For McFarlane, every quilt is more than a patchwork of colors — it’s a tribute to the families who gave her husband two kidneys and 12 additional years of life. “There aren’t enough words to express the gratitude (I have) for the families who donated their loved one’s organs,” she said. “It’s just overwhelming. So I feel like this is one way I can give back to them.” McFarlane, a resident of the Littleton area, discovered quilting after retiring from Denver Health in 2000. She invested in a longarm quilting machine, a specialized tool that streamlines the process of creating large quilts by allowing the sewing head — much longer than that of a traditional sewing machine — to glide over the fabric and stitch intricate designs with the help of computer guidance. While a typical sewing machine’s head measures about 9 inches, McFarlane’s longarm boasts a 26-inch head, making it ideal for large, detailed projects. “When I got my longarm in 2009, somebody (approached) me and said that she had a church group that wanted to start sewing for this organization called Donor Alliance and I said, ‘stop right there. I don’t care what you need, I’m in,’” she said. The Donor Alliance is a nonprofit that facilitates organ and tissue donation in Colorado and most of Wyoming. That moment sparked the creation of the Donor Family Quilt Project in partnership with the Donor Alliance. McFarlane and a team of volunteers began crafting quilts to be given to donor families. In 2012, ICU nurse D’Anne Van Gilder joined the effort after noticing the quilts while she was working, and quickly became an essential part of the project. That year, the group completed 66 quilts.

County launches resident committee after voters approve TABOR override BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Elaine McFarlane started her charity, the Donor Family Quilt Project, in partnership with Donor Alliance in 2009.

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The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners has officially ratified the creation of a Resident Advisory Committee (RAC), a new body designed to provide transparency, accountability and community input on voter-approved funds tied to Issue 1A. “The RAC fulfills the county’s promise of accountability and community input on using the Ballot Measure 1A money that voters approved last November,” Jill McGranahan, the county’s public information officer, said. “The RAC will be given the opportunity to review all the needs in Arapahoe County and have direct input on how these additional funds from 1A are used to address them.” During the 2024 General Election, Arapahoe County voters approved ballot measure 1A, which grants the county the ability to remove certain revenue and spending limits imposed by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). “This approval allows Arapahoe County to collect, retain and spend revenue that exceeds the limitations outlined in Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution,” McGranahan said. The committee was approved during the commissioners’ April 22 meeting. A total of 10 members will serve on the committee. “Like all Arapahoe County boards and commissions, residents applied to be on the committee,” McGranahan said. “County commissioners interviewed applicants and selected members to represent the diverse geography, demographics, perspectives, districts and age groups SEE PANEL, P4

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State preschool enrollment high but quality guardrails lag BY ANN SCHIMKE CHALKBEAT COLORADO

Colorado’s popular universal preschool program has dramatically increased the number of 4-year-olds who get state-funded preschool, but it’s unfolded largely without guardrails to ensure quality. A report released by the National Institute for Early Education Research at Rutgers University highlights these twin realities and provides a more detailed look at where Colorado stands compared to other states. Overall, the report suggests Colorado has prioritized quantity over quality as it moved from a small tuition-free preschool program for children with certain risk factors to one that’s open to all 4-year-olds. The state’s universal preschool enrollment numbers are impressive, with 70% of eligible children enrolled last year. That number helped Colorado leapfrog from its previous ranking of 27 to third in this year’s “State of Preschool” report. Only Washington, D.C. and Vermont had a larger share of 4-year-olds enrolled in public preschool programs last year. Leaders at the research institute noted that California added more 4-year-olds to state-funded preschool than Colorado last year — 35,000 compared with 30,000 — but Colorado made far bigger gains than California when it comes to the percentage of children served. “The progress Colorado made in terms of enrollment and expanding access was pretty remarkable,” said Allison Friedman-Krauss, an associate research professor at the institute. But Colorado’s showing deteriorated in the quality standards department. In the latest report, it meets only two of 10 benchmarks, down from four in the previous preschool program. The benchmarks, which describe state policies that promote high-quality classrooms, touch on factors such as teacher training, curriculum, and class size. Colorado officials plan to put new rules governing universal preschool quality in place, but plan to postpone the start date by a year to July 2026. It’s the third time the rules have been delayed. “They kicked the can down the road one more time,” said W. Steven Barnett, senior co-director of the institute.

Dawn Odean, the state’s universal preschool program director, acknowledged that the state has delayed the rules, but said Barnett’s statement is misleading because Colorado has been working on efforts related to quality for a long time and continues to do so. She described the state’s approach as “going slow to go fast.” Colorado leaders repeatedly pledged that universal preschool would provide high-quality classes, starting when they pitched the program to voters, who approved a nicotine tax in 2020 to help fund it. But currently, the “universal preschool” label doesn’t indicate anything about the caliber of classroom a child will join. Rather, it simply indicates the state is paying for 10 to 30 hours of class time. Of about 2,000 preschools participating in the program, some are excellent and have high state ratings, some are weak and meet only basic health and safety standards, and some are in between. Experts say high-quality preschool can produce short- and long-term benefits for kids. In the report, Colorado got credit for meeting two quality benchmarks: having a set of early learning and development standards and providing guidance to preschools on curriculum. While the state has not yet released a list of curriculum approved for use in universal preschool classrooms, that is slated to happen sometime this year. Texas, Wisconsin, and Indiana are the only other states to hit only two of the institute’s preschool quality benchmarks. More than a dozen states and Washington D.C. meet 9 or 10 of the benchmarks. They include two of Colorado’s neighbors: New Mexico and Oklahoma. Colorado didn’t meet benchmarks requiring class size caps of 20 and staffstudent ratios of 1 to 10. Both limits have prompted heated debate over the last two years. Some private providers have argued they’ll lose money if they have to reduce class sizes below the state’s current cap of 24 and ratios below the current limit of one staff member for every 12 4-year-olds. By the 2027-28 school year, state officials do plan to require the class size and ratio caps recommended by the research institute for universal preschool. There’s one big exception though: Preschools

A new report from the National Institute for Early Education Research at Rutgers University ranks Colorado high for preschool access, but not for quality standards. PHOTO BY JIMENA PECK / CHALKBEAT

that have one of the top two state ratings will be allowed to stick with the current caps. Colorado also didn’t meet benchmarks related to the types of credentials teachers or assistant teachers should have or annual training and coaching for staff. Lisa Roy, executive director of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, which administers the universal preschool program, said when Colorado’s rules on preschool quality are fully implemented over the next few years, she anticipates the state will meet at least half of the institute’s benchmarks. Odean noted that the institute’s 10 benchmarks look at “outputs,” but that Colorado is focused on child outcomes. “What families tell us consistently, and educators too, is that those outcomes are what’s a priority, and that’s not contemplated in the NIEER ratings,” she said, referring to the institute’s acronym. The institute’s report describes its benchmarks as “a set of minimum criteria, established by state policy, needed to ensure effectiveness of preschool education programs.” Barnett said Colorado parents should

think carefully before moving their children away from a high-quality program that’s not part of the state’s universal program to a lower-quality provider that is. “When people did that in Quebec in response to [$10-a-day] child care … kids’ development suffered for a decade,” he said. Barnett was referring to an effort begun in the 1990s that offered highly discounted child care to Quebec families. While the effort allowed more women to join the workforce, many children were put in low-quality centers. Subsequent studies found negative impacts on children, including increased anxiety and aggression. A 2019 study that revealed additional negative outcomes as the children became teens and young adults, concluded, “Our findings provide strong support for the argument that the early childhood development environment is a crucial determinant of the long-term success of children.” Reprinted with permission from Chalkbeat, a nonprofit news site covering educational change in public schools. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters.

Removed books are back in libraries for now Elizabeth School District still in legal battle with ACLU BY NICKY QUINBY SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Nineteen titles removed from Elizabeth School District libraries last year have been returned to circulation for now as a result of an April 28 court order, but the books will be on the “sensitive topics” list so parents can opt out of allowing their children to access them, Superintendent Dan Snowberger told Colorado Community Media. The order from the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver upheld District Judge Charlotte Sweeney’s preliminary injunction ordering the school district to return the books to library shelves. The appeals court had temporarily granted the district’s request for a stay of Sweeney’s injunction,

but then ruled that the stay was unjustified. However, the legal battle between the ACLU of Colorado and the Elizabeth School District is far from over, and the ultimate outcome of the ACLU’s lawsuit seeking to keep the books in the libraries permanently has not been decided. The ACLU sued the district last December seeking the return of 19 library books that the ESD board had voted to permanently remove three months earlier. It was later revealed that the district discarded the books at that time. The ACLU alleges that the removal violates First Amendment rights and is based on partisan politics. The school district maintains the content in the books does not support ESD’s curriculum and contains graphic content. Snowberger said the school district is disappointed in the April 28 order. “Although the Tenth Circuit denied the stay, it will proceed with our appeal. We feel confident

the problematic content of these books will be exposed during the appeal,” he told Colorado Community Media. “In the meantime, we will respect and comply with the lower court’s order. We are in the process of obtaining copies of the books now since they are no longer in the district’s possession.” The books were then returned to the shelves on May 1. “Because the books were identified as books containing sensitive topics,” Snowberger went on, “they will be placed on the sensitive topics list so that parents who have chosen to ‘opt their children out’ of sensitive content will be able to do so as this case plays out.” Tim Macdonald, legal director for the ACLU of Colorado, said, “The courts have once again confirmed what has always been true: the Elizabeth School District cannot remove books just because they don’t align with the board’s preferred political beliefs.”

School library content and 19 suspended books were a main focus of the Aug. 26, 2024 Elizabeth Board of Education Working Session. Board members read aloud excerpts from some of the books on the Suspended List. President Rhonda Olsen read aloud from YOUTUBE SCREENSHOT “Thirteen Reasons Why.”

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These Past “Real Estate Today” Columns May Interest You

Clickable links for each column can be found at www.JimSmithColumns.com. Feb. 20, 2025 — We Have a Tool to Help You Find the ‘Perfect’ Home That’s Not on the MLS Dec. 26, 2024 — As Pro-Tenant Laws Expand, Some Small Landlords Are Considering Cashing Out Dec. 19, 2024 — What Are the Costs of Buying or Selling a Home in Colorado? Nov. 7, 2024 — We Need to Take Seriously the Pollutants Emitted When Cooking With Gas Oct. 31, 2024 — Cooperative Living Presents an Attractive Alternative for Downsizing Seniors Sept. 26, 2024 — Some Thoughts on Keeping Your Death From Becoming an Undue Burden on Your Heirs Sept. 5, 2024 — What Knowledge and Skills Should You Expect Your Real Estate Agent to Have? Aug. 8, 2024 — Seniors Over 70 Might Consider Downsizing Into a Rental, Not a Smaller Home July 25, 2024 — Many Homeowners Don’t Understand Title Issues, Which Could Lead to Big Problems Later On June 6, 2024 — Here Are Some Simple Steps to Take to Avoid Unpleasant Surprises After Closing Mar. 21, 2024 — What’s Behind the Buzz About ‘Indoor Air Quality’ and ‘Sick Building Syndrome’? Feb. 22, 2024 — Most Sellers Don’t Know How to Interview a Listing Agent. Here’s Some Guidance. Dec. 21, 2023 — D.R. Horton Inks Deal to Build Homes With OSB Made From Grass Instead of Wood Nov. 23, 2023 — Scamming Has Become Its Own Industry, and We’re All Prospective Victims

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Mother of boy allegedly abused on bus runs for LPS board case has become widely publicized, Jess Vestal says no one is gaining social media and national meattention. Multiple parents started representing special education dia contacting Vestal, hoping she could BY ISABEL GUZMAN ISABEL@COTLN.ORG

For Jess Vestal, the decision to run for Littleton Public Schools Board of Education came out of necessity. “This whole experience with the boys being abused on the bus and everything that has happened thereafter has really shown me that there’s no one who is representing special education within the Littleton district,” she said. This November, voters will decide on three candidates to fill open seats out of five on the Littleton Board of Education. Vestal’s main reason for running for the school board stems from incidents in the 2023-2024 school year when her son, Dax, along with multiple other nonverbal students, were coming home on an LPS school bus from spending the day at The Joshua School in Englewood — which specializes in special education — with unknown injuries and unusual behavior. “Oftentimes after school, he was inconsolable for hours,” Vestal wrote in an essay. On March 19, 2024, Vestal was shown footage of former Littleton Public Schools bus para Kiarra Jones allegedly abusing Dax on the rides to and from the Joshua School, which sent her life into a new phase. Jones is charged with 13 criminal counts and is awaiting trial. Since that day, Dax no longer attends the Joshua School, and the alleged abuse

help them navigate their issues with the district’s special education system. “I’ve had dozens of families reach out to me, asking for help (with) being able to get accommodations for their kids or getting severe pushback (when) asking for the bare minimum,” she said. The bare minimum, according to Vestal, is to provide adequate support for students who are autistic and nonverbal. “I would like to be a person that can give all of those families a voice, and they don’t typically get one, so I’m happy to do it if I am elected,” Vestal said. During the months leading up to the election in November, Vestal anticipates her goals will continue to solidify, as this will be her first time running a campaign. At the core of her goals, Vestal aims to bridge the communication gap between school staff and home. “There’s so much lost communication in that gray area, especially for kids (in) special education,” she said. “A lot of the time, they can’t come home and tell you, ‘oh, so-and-so was being (mean) to me today,’ or ‘I sat alone at lunch today.’ So as parents, we really rely on the school staff to be that communicative piece for us.” In addition to strengthening communication among the board, staff and parents, LPS’ declining enrollment is another issue Vestal hopes to address and find solutions to. About 13,110 students were enrolled in the district for the 2024-2025 school year,

“I would like to be a person that can give all of those families a voice.” Jess Vestal Littleton Public Schools board candidate according to the Colorado Department of Education. About 1,800 of those students are enrolled in special education programs. The total enrollment number has been steadily declining since 2019, when enrollment was 14,988. “I’ve spoken to enough parents to know that, at least in the special education community, a big issue with enrollment … is that we just don’t feel safe. We don’t feel accounted for and we don’t feel prioritized because our kids need extra help, and it feels like that is a big problem for the district,” Vestal said. By ensuring the schools within LPS are safe for all children — especially those in special education — Vestal hopes to boost enrollment numbers. “Parents don’t want their kids (to be) out of school. I would love for my child to be back in a classroom and be with peers, where I know that he’s growing and developing in a safe space. And that’s just not the case, so my kid will not go there until that is the case. And that’s what I’ve heard from other families as well,” she said. Vestal said supporting school staff is critical to maintaining safe standards and hopes to prioritize increased salaries for special education staff. “It’s a very hard job to support kids with special education services, and the pay rate does not reflect the long list of duties that they are expected to do,” she said. Since that day in March last year when she learned of the alleged abuse on the bus, Vestal described doubting her own judgment of character. Vestal said she and Jones texted each

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of Arapahoe County. Members were selected from among approximately 35 applicants.” Five committee members will represent individual commissioner districts and five members will serve at-large. Each member has been appointed to an initial staggered term to maintain continuity. Following these initial appointments, members may be reappointed by the commissioners to serve up to two additional three-year terms. In its first phase, the RAC will review the County Strategic Plan and assess the essential services funded by 1A. The primary goal is to make sure that the way in which the county invests the funds aligns with what residents want and benefits communities across the county. Resident Advisory Committee members and term expirations: District 1: Phillip A. Mccart II – Term expires April

Jess Vestal is running for LPS Board of Education this November.

other frequently with updates about the bus running late and shifts in Dax’s behavior. An hour after viewing the footage of her son’s alleged abuse, Vestal said that Jones texted her to say that she quit her job. “I trusted her … I can’t take anyone at face value anymore,” Vestal said. “But I think that it’s almost, kind of, better to be less trusting than too trusting. As far as being on the board … it would let me get my hands on policy as far as what the requirements and qualifications look like (for paraprofessionals).” Vestal may be more skeptical than she has been before, which she believes is an asset to her qualifications to be on the LPS board. “That would be a silver lining out of this experience. There’s always going to be the bad guys who aren’t going to tell you they’re bad guys. You can’t train someone to not abuse kids if somebody has that as their prerogative — they’re going to try to achieve that no matter what. But if we’ve raised qualifications and pay rate and expect more out of these people, then it (will) weed those bad ones out,” Vestal said. Three board terms are ending and will be up for election this fall. 21, 2026 Janet Becker-Wold – Term expires April 21, 2028 District 2: Andrew Lantzy – Term expires April 21, 2028 Lula Guilbert – Term expires April 21, 2027 District 3: Danielle Young-Kombo – Term expires April 21, 2027 Roberta “Robbin” Schincke – Term expires April 21, 2028 District 4: Vera Idam – Term expires April 21, 2026 Maya Wheeler – Term expires April 21, 2028 District 5: Kirk Manzanares – Term expires April 21, 2026 Edee Summers – Term expires April 21, 2027 “With these additional funds, the county has a unique opportunity to invest in long-term fiscal sustainability, improve service delivery and address critical needs,” McGranahan said.

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Economic Factors, Policy Landscape Lead to Budget Shortfall Fire and medical emergency response services are at risk

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Did You Know? South Metro is a full-service department. Here are a few key facts:

The Challenge There’s been a 20% increase in calls for service since 2019. This includes structure, vehicle, and wildland fires; explosions and hazmat incidents; water rescues; vehicle crashes; public or police assistance; and medical emergencies.

Emergency medical calls now account for 65% of all response – this is expected to increase with an aging population. Costs have increased dramatically in six years; for example: The cost for a fire engine has gone from $725,000 to $1.3 million (79% increase).

30 stations across 287 square miles 800 personnel across 8 divisions 571,500 residents, which will grow to 595,000 in 4 years

serving

12 municipalities and 3 counties

The cost for protective bunker gear has gone from $4,321 to $6,047 (40% increase).

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‘The Frank’s family’ Beloved pizzeria faces crossroads after 64 years BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

At the corner of South Broadway and Union Avenue in Englewood stands Frank the Pizza King — a modest old building that locals regard as an unofficial historical landmark. Though small in size, the space overflows with nostalgia and history. In one corner, a vintage arcade machine hums quietly. The booths are worn in the way that only comes from years of shared meals and laughter. And the familiar aroma of sausage and onions, which first began to waft through the restaurant decades ago, lingers in the air. More than a restaurant, Frank’s has served as a communal living room for the Englewood community. But now, after 64 years, the beloved restaurant is facing an unexpected and uncertain transition. In April, the family learned they would have to leave the space that has been home for over six decades because the California-based trust that owned the building sold it, and the new owner does not want to continue the lease. “It’s the Frank’s family,” said Matt Krascek, co-owner and grandson of the founder. “It means everything to me. This is where I grew up. It’s where I had my first piece of pizza. This is my life.” The history

Founded by Frank Krascek, Frank the Pizza King began after Frank and his wife Sofia Krascek came to America in the 1950s with their only son, Walter Krascek, Matt’s father. The family, originally from Slovenia, came to the U.S. from Italy and Frank started working at a local restaurant in Englewood called Scotty’s Pizzeria. Soctty’s was located in the same building Frank’s calls home at 4701 S. Broadway. “He worked long enough to buy the business from Scotty and changed it to Frank the Pizza King,” Matt said. “He brought his own recipes — we make our own dough, our own sauce, our own sausage. And it’s the same recipes we’ve had since my grandpa started it.” Walter, Matt’s father, said the origin of the name Frank the Pizza King came

Frank the Pizza King, an Englewood institution for 64 years at South Broadway and West Union Avenue, faces an uncertain future after learning PHOTO BY SCOTT GILBERT that the building’s new owners will not allow the business to remain at its longtime location.

from humble beginnings. “My dad had a friend who suggested it to him,” Walter said. “And I guess he liked it.” So a name that started with a casual suggestion would go on to become a staple in the Englewood community. Although he never met his grandfather — who passed away before Matt was born and when Walter was 18 — Matt said the stories about Frank live on through the family. “I heard he was a great guy,” Matt said of his grandfather. “He loved horse racing for sure.” Though Walter doesn’t have a lot of memories of his father, he said he was a “happy-go-lucky and fun-loving man.” After Frank’s passing, it was his wife, Sofia, who stepped in to keep the restaurant alive. “She was a great lady. A hard worker,” Matt said. “When my grandpa died, she ran it. Then when my dad graduated from the University of Colorado, he and my aunt Maria took over with her until she got too old. Then they took over. And now I’m in the picture.” Walter said he feels the reason people

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Walter Krascek, son of Frank the Pizza King, and now co-owner of his father’s 64-year-old business, makes a pizza at his father’s pizzeria on South Broadway in Englewood. The restaurant PHOTO BY ELISABETH SLAY will be closing its doors soon due to new ownership of the building.

While the restaurant has stayed true to its roots — from its classic recipes to its community-centered values — times are changing. Matt said they are expected to leave the building by the middle of May. The Krasceks don’t own the building and never have. Matt said it has always been held by the same family and an opportunity to purchase it never came to fruition.

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“I think they offered it to my grandfather at one point, but it just wasn’t the right time,” Matt said. Frank and Sofia had purchased a house and the operation of the business, so Matt said they weren’t able to accept the offer. Then the opportunity to buy it was never offered again. “As a restaurant, everyone thinks we have money. But we really don’t. All the money goes toward bills, paying employees and paying rent,” Matt said. The family still isn’t sure who bought the building. SEE PIZZA, P7

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Matt Krascek, co-owner of Frank the Pizza King on South Broadway in Englewood, checks the pizza oven in the establishment that’s been a staple in Englewood for the last 64 years. PHOTO BY ELISABETH SLAY

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Community response

Upon finding out about the impending closure of the restaurant, Matt said, people have shown Frank the Pizza King so much support because the restaurant is an important part of the community’s history. “Back in the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, this used to be a big high school hangout,” Matt said. “We’ve had people come in here saying they grew up on this pizza. Generations of people. And we’ve partnered with the Englewood community — donating to the high school, to elementary schools, to all the teams and sports programs.” The loyalty is mutual. “Frank’s is Englewood,” Matt said. Matt said there has been a large response on Facebook from fans of the business. “A family favorite restaurant,” one commenter said. “I … loved getting Frank’s pizza when I was a kid. So many memories.” “As much as no one wants a change, just know Frank The Pizza King we will follow you wherever you go. It’s about the Franks family and pizza,” another commenter said. Also in response to the news, a petition was started to make Frank’s a historic landmark. However, Matt is not sure it would make a difference. “It would be awesome,” he said. “I don’t think that would save us, because I think the owner can do as they please. But I think it’d keep the building, and that would be sweet — something to still drive by and see. That would be nice.” Walter said he is overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from Englewood and beyond. “This is unbelievable,” Walter said. “I didn’t expect this. I figured we could get a bump, but I didn’t figure that would happen.” A hopeful but uncertain future

Despite the uncertainty of the restaurant’s future, there’s hope. Matt has a broker searching for a new location. “We’re trying to stay in the Englewood footprint,” he said. “That’s our goal.”

They’ve also launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds to help with moving costs. “Whether that means buying a building, helping with rent, or whatever else it entails,” Matt said. The Frank’s family

Over the years, Matt said there have been some challenges to owning a business with his family, but overall, it’s worth it. “It’s a lot of work. You butt heads every once in a while, but at the end of the day, it’s still family,” he said. “Not just my family — the Frank’s family. We’ve had so many employees here for 20, 30, 40 years. It’s obvious we’ve been very appreciative of their hard work and dedication.” Beth Callahan, a Frank’s employee, has been with the restaurant since the late ’80s when she was a freshman in high school. “I went to school to be a nurse and I hated it,” she said. “I came back. Even through school, and when I was a nurse, and when I did home daycare, I still worked here part time. I’ve never not worked here.” Now, facing the uncertainty of change, Callahan admits that she’s feeling uncertain about being unemployed for the first time in her life. Still, what keeps her going — and what has always made Frank’s feel like more than just a job — is the people. “The customers. Ninety percent of them are my friends. I get hugged. They’re just good people. And the Krasceks have been a good family to work for,” Callahan said. While she’s sad to leave the comfort of Frank’s original building behind, Callahan has hope it’ll all work out. “It’s still the heart. When we find a building, it’s still going to be Franks. It’s just going to look a little different. But I think — I mean, it’s the nostalgia. It’s the employees,” she said. When asked how Matt thinks his grandfather would feel about what his pizzeria turned into, he said he feels Frank would be proud. “I think he’d be proud of what we’ve done and how far we’ve taken it,” Matt said. “I think he’d be really upset that we’re leaving here.” For more information on Frank the Pizza King, visit http://frankthepizzaking. com/.

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Outlanes Pinball Lounge coming to Littleton Meet the two couples who are launching the business on May 30 BY ISABEL GUZMAN ISABEL@COTLN.ORG

For avid pinball players, finding local pinball machines is simple — a quick visit to pinballmap.com lists nearby pinball machine locations. Among the newest additions to that list is Outlanes Pinball Lounge in Littleton, set to open on May 30. Located at 2555 W. Alamo Ave., Unit 1, Outlanes is owned and operated by two couples who say they’re “real pinheads”: Missy and Jason Lechuga, and Emily and Ross Unruh. “I had never played (pinball) until a few years ago, when COVID hit, and my husband said, ‘I have a pinball machine coming to the house,’” Emily said. “He was a much better player than I was at that point.” Since then, Emily has put in years of practice to strengthen her pinball skills and now ranks at fifth place in the women’s division of the 2024 Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown. Both the Unruhs and Lechugas started collecting their own pinball machines years ago. Between both couples, they own roughly more than 60 machines altogether, some of which have found a new home at the lounge. A standout among them is the limitededition James Bond 007 pinball machine, gifted to the Unruhs after they bought a

raffle ticket from Project Pinball, a charity that places pinball machines in children’s hospitals. “It’s nice supporting (that cause),” Emily said. The discussion about opening their own pinball arcade came naturally, according to Missy. “My husband and I had been talking about it for years and so has the other couple,” she said. “Then we ran into each other and a conversation (about a pinball lounge) started. I mean, this was in March. This has all happened so fast. It’s the love of the game, I guess you could say.” The Unruhs were already considering purchasing the vacant space on Alamo Avenue, but weren’t certain that they wanted to pursue it. Once the Lechugas voiced interest in joining the business, the lease was signed and the team got to work. With fresh coats of paint, new tables and bar stools, and of course, a lineup of pinball machines, Outlanes Pinball Lounge started to take shape. The owners repurposed the desks that belonged to the architect studio that previously occupied the building into tables for the lounge area. “The way that the space is set up, it’s almost like it was meant for us,” Missy said. The new lounge features a large layout with pinball machines lining the perimeter and a tall, narrow cocktail table in the center. The lounge area is towards the back of the building, with extra tables and seats for those who aren’t playing on machines.

From left, Ross and Emily Unruh and Missy and Jason Lechuga, will be opening Outlanes Pinball PHOTOS BY ISABEL GUZMAN Lounge at 2555 W. Alamo Ave., Unit 1, in Littleton on May 30.

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The quiltmakers are provided with notes about the donor — such as if they were a fan of a specific sports team — to customize the quilt. “I had a woman who lost her husband tell me the quilt was going to be her travel buddy and keep her warm on chilly flights,” McFarlane said. “They had the perfect quilt for the donor because the quilt had butterflies and the donor loved butterflies.” In addition to volunteering to make the quilts, most of the fabrics used to make the quilts are donated. The Donor Alliance will step in and provide other materials for the quilts, such as the stuffing, also known as the batting, and backing quilts when needed. “This is just one way that we share (our gratitude), through this quilt that’s lovingly made by Elaine that provides that little light during a difficult time,” said Cheryl Talley, director of public relations and communications for the Donor Alliance.

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That’s quite a mix. Schwarm and Phillips have been collaborators on these afternoon concerts for quite a spell, and assembling such unusual programs has been part of the fun, she said. Phillips will find a piece or two that he’ll like. and then say to her: “What else fits?” And they’ll swap ideas and take it from there. Finding joy in the classics is part of the reason why Schwarm has been so successful in speaking and writing about music in ways that audiences can feel

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Each quilt also comes with a note from the alliance that states that volunteers made the quilts and “hope that it will provide you with the warmth of our caring thoughts in the days and weeks to come.” In 2024, the Donor Family Quilt Project made 370 quilts and accrued over 5,500 volunteer hours. According to the Donor Alliance, that year, 311 organ donors in Colorado were able to provide 947 lifesaving transplants. “I hope (the charity) continues to grow,” McFarlane said. “The quilting ladies are so touched when I tell them what happens with the quilts … I don’t see it ending.” Over 1,300 Coloradans are currently waiting for life-saving transplants, according to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network. According to the Donor Alliance, one donor can save up to eight lives and heal more than 75 others. Anyone can register to be a donor, regardless of age or medical history. Colorado residents can register when obtaining or renewing driver’s licenses, or at DonateLifeColorado.org. more comfortable listening to works by the great composers, without a sense of dread or intimidation. After all, there’s nothing to fear from someone who’s written a book titled, “When All Else Fails, Play Mozart.” Lone Tree Arts Center presents Arts in the Afternoon at 1:30 p.m.on Wednesday, May 14. The concert will take place at the arts center, 10075 Commons St. in Lone Tree. For more information, call 720-5091000 or visit lonetreeartscenter.org. This coverage comes courtesy of a grant from the Littleton Arts and Culture Program. As a matter of policy, funders exercise no control over editorial decisions.

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Centennial’s Boom Supersonic plans to test it’s hypersonic Symphony engine — that powered the first private aircraft to break the sound barrier last year — at the Colorado Air and Space Port, according to a news release on April 25. “This is an exciting moment not just for Adams County but for the future of aerospace innovation in Colorado,” said Lynn Baca, Chair of the Adams County Board of Commissioners. “Boom’s investment in our community puts us at the forefront of the aerospace industry and reflects our shared commitment to advancing next-generation transportation technologies.” Boom would use a former hypersonic test site at the Colorado Space Port to run its prototype engine through its paces. The Symphony test site is on the Space Port grounds near Watkins, roughly 35 miles from Boom’s Denver headquarters. They will be using advanced instrumentation and a data collection system to accelerate engine development and enhancement. Boom has agreed to invest $3.5 million in the Space Port this year to get the testing site ready for this year’s prototype engine core trials, according to officials. “We are very excited to welcome Boom Supersonic to Colorado Air and Space Port and

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Go for Launch program aims to inspire students Space travel experts and astronauts offered STEM at Air and Space Port

Their final tower was made of Post-its, paper and some tape with room for the Orion Capsule on top. Their project was tested for strength, and they won first place. Not only that, but they had fun doing it. That’s the goal, Lucas said. Being able to create something that she can bring to the backyards of students across the country is so meaningful to her.

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Michelle Lucas, founder of Higher Orbits Go for Launch, has worked at NASA’s Johnson Space Center and made her reputation preparing people for space flight. She traveled the world teaching people how to live on board the International Space Station. But the satisfaction she received from that job is nothing compared to thrill of seeing a new generation get interested in space flight. “Don’t get me wrong, training astronauts for space was fulfilling, but being able to prepare the next generation is a next level of fulfillment,” Lucas said. That’s what she and her team were aiming for April 26 and 27 at the Colorado Space Port near Watkins. The space port hosted the Go for Launch Higher Orbits event, a special STEM program, for 35 Denver-area middle and high school students. Lucas said it’s incredibly fulfilling to inspire the next generation of space enthusiasts, especially for kids that don’t have access to these kinds of opportunities. She said she can relate. “I’m a kid who is in love with space, from the south side of Chicago with no access to space-inspired STEM programming,” she said.

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Eighth-grade students Henry Kovacs, from Thunder Ridge, Blake Chyou, homeschooled, Ben Santos, Eagle Crest High School, and Teagan Bura, Colorado Skies Academy watch to see how the tower they constructed fares against a stiff wind during the Go For Launch program at the Colorado Air and Space Port. They claimed second place for the stability of their tower. BELEN WARD

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The students learned about teamwork, communication, technology, leadership, science, engineering and brainstorming during the two day program. Their tasks include working as teams to create a tower made of paper stable enough to support the miniature NASA Orion Capsule placed on top. Each tower was tested with a small fan to assess its strength.

Global Village Academy’s Colton Burke, Prospect Ridge Academy’s Eshaan Valles and Colorado Skies Academy students Yiri Yerikanis, and Zach Schultz worked as a team. The group of 8th grade students brainstormed how to best build their tower, each participating with structural engineering concepts and feeding off each other for inspiration.

The impact is huge, according to Robert Ferguson from Westminster Public Schools’ Random Innovation Center. He teaches the aviation engineering pathway, including drone classes, pilot training, engineering design, aviation electronics, and aerospace. “I’m excited about the new opportunities for the next generation and am looking forward to seeing their progress and achievements at the Colorado Air and Space Port,” Ferguson said. “I’ve had students who have gone on to be airplane mechanics, training as pilots, and some have gone to the military, or the School of Mines, Metropolitan State University, and Colorado State University.” Lucas said that since she was a little girl, she dreamed of working in the space industry, and had the privilege of doing that after she graduated. “I worked at Johnson Space Center variety of different jobs with the International Space Station. I was part of the payload safety review panel,” Lucas said. “I was a flight controller and mission control, and then I was a technical instructor for astronauts and other instructors.” SEE LAUNCH, P22

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hen Justine Williams came to Colorado from England, she pursued horse therapy for people with disabilities. “As a kiddo in England, I was one of those kids who asked my mom and dad if I could ride horses, and I’ve always loved horses. So, they bought me a horse for my birthday, and I took 10 riding lessons and worked at the barn to pay for my riding lessons,” Williams said. Williams said that when she was 11 years old, her friend had a stroke, so she grew up with her childhood friend being disabled. “By the time I graduated from high school, I knew I wanted to work with people with disabilities, and I found out about therapy horses,” Williams said. Williams went to Budapest to train in conductive education at the Pet Institute. “It’s where I learned about therapy and horses,” she said. She ended up getting married and then came to the U.S., moving to Colorado in 2001. With her passion and education as a therapist, she started her Rhythm of the Horse therapy services in Fort Lupton in 2021. Williams works with children with different types of disabilities, such as kids with autism, who don’t speak much.

“With training, I initiate a lot of language when they are on the horse. I teach them to say ‘go’ or ‘stop’ with my horses, Chloe or Gus,” Williams said. “It could be overwhelming to make the horse move, which is what they want, but they need to say something. So, they’re motivated to say something,” She also works with children and adults with cerebral palsy. “I also work with disabilities from stroke, ADHD, Down syndrome, multiple sclerosis, anyone with neuro-motor dysfunction, and I also work with other neurodivergent issues such as autism (and) sensory processing disorder,” Williams said. Rhythm of the Horse also has a program for horse reading for children who are new readers or struggling readers, and can learn to read with a horse. “So, they’re learning to feel more comfortable and confident about reading by partnering with the horse. It’s very special,” Williams said. William said Rhythm of the Horse also offers its Equine Assisted Learning Program for people who may be overwhelmed in life or have relationship issues. The children and adults can choose which horse they want to work with and eventually build a bond with that horse to get through their fear, anxiety or whatever they are experiencing. Rachel Sartucci, who has cerebral palsy, comes once

a week for training for up to an hour. Her mom, Elizabeth Robinson, said Rachel, who is now 30, started the program when she was 21. “I think the program is helping her not get old and tight as quickly. She has cerebral palsy, a type that makes her muscles contract and not go back out. Her right side is weaker, so when she’s on the horse, it relaxes her muscles,” Robinson said. Karen MacDowell is retired, and has been volunteering with Rhythm of the Horse for about five years. “I’ve been working with Rachel the whole time I’ve been here. It’s important work, and it makes you feel good to help others,” MacDowell said. Colleen Larson is also retired and has been volunteering for four years, helping Williams with the clients. “What Williams does with the horses and with riders is amazing. When they get on and off the horse, it’s nothing short of miraculous,” Larson said. Rhythm of the Horse is a nonprofit and offers scholarships based on financial need. The organization applies for grants and fundraises. “We are looking for volunteers to come and help with the different programs. We welcome high school students or adults — anybody who is interested,” Williams said. SEE EQUINE THERAPY, P19

5May 8, 2025 PAGE 18: From left, Elizabeth Robinson, Rachel Sartucci, Justine Williams and Karen MacDowell assist Rachel, who has cerebral palsy, get mounted on the saddle for her training. TOP: Justine Williams and Karen MacDowell help Rachel Sartucci with hands-and-arm stretching exercises while mounted on a horse. BOTTOM: Justine Williams and Karen MacDowell work with Rachel Sartucci to use her voice to command the horse to go or stop with music, while Colleen Larson leads the horse. This therapy helps with communication, cognitive abilities and social-emotional growth. PHOTOS BY BELEN WARD

For more information on Rhythm of the Horse therapy, contact Justine Williams, executive director and therapist, at 303-681-8183 or email her at justine@rhythmofthehorse.org. The website is www.rhythmofthehorse.org.

Justine Williams hopes to raise funds to install electricity inside the barn to be able to make more use of its arena.

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In addition, Williams stated that she is initiating a program to find local do-it-yourself enthusiasts who would like to come together and form their own small group and social network. “They could help build and fix things on the farm — such as walking ladders for the children learning to walk or fix a fence — where they can socialize with the kids,” Williams said. Williams has a large barn arena on her property, but it needs someone to put electricity in it so she can expand and use it on hot days and cold days to train her clients. “I have multiple sclerosis,” Williams said. “Before my mother passed in 2015, she always worried about me working in the heat. I work outside in the heat, which exacerbates my MS symptoms.” Williams said she hopes to launch a capital campaign to run electricity underground from her house to the barn. “I could have more classes throughout the day on cloudy days and wintertime to get some heat in here and some lights in the evening to do train-

ing,” Williams said. “We could hold fundraising events and bring in more fun. So that’s something that I would like to do with this indoor area.” The services Williams offers:

• Conductive education, a holistic education with individuals with neurological impairment or delays. • Adaptive riding for individuals with special needs to learn horseback riding or transition to other programs. • Sensor integration therapy, which helps children with sensory-processing challenges improve their ability to handle sensory input. • The Horsepower Reading and Math program combines social emotional learning with academics to support students struggling with reading and math due to ADHD, anxiety, depression and other challenges. • Equine-assisted learning activities with a horse, such as mounting or dismounting it, which focuses on personal development and academic skills. In addition, Rhythm of the Horse offers various camps during school breaks, accommodating school groups. Homeschoolers and emotional support groups are available upon request.

Justine Williams works with Rachel Sartucci to put a hoop over a pole, which works her cognitive skills.

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DC Comics and Marvel superheroes descend onto Children’s Hospital Colorado in Highlands Ranch

A member of the Douglas County Regional SWAT Team, dressed as Spider-Man, rappels down the side of Children’s Hospital Colorado South Campus in Highlands Ranch. Dressed as superheroes, team leaders from the multi-agency regional tactical team commanded by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office rappelled PHOTOS BY HALEY LENA down the side of the Children’s Hospital Colorado South Campus location in Highlands Ranch. BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITY

“Was it a bird, was it a plane?” No — it was the Douglas County Regional SWAT team dressed as DC Comics and Marvel superheroes bringing smiles to the faces of everyone at the Children’s Hospital Colorado South Campus in Highlands Ranch. One by one, Spider-Man, Iron Man, Flash, Superman and Captain America rappelled from the top of the hospital, waving through the windows as they passed by patients, their families and nurses. This has been a beloved event at Children’s Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora and in Colorado Springs for years, that’s aimed to bring a joyful surprise to everyone. On the final day of April, the superheroes made their way to Highlands Ranch to ascend on the hospital for the first time. “To have superheroes propel is amazing because it just brings morale for the kids,” said Erin Bolinger, corporate and commu-

nity development junior specialist for the hospital. “This at least brings a little sunshine to their day.” The idea to bring the event to Highlands Ranch sparked when Taylor Davis, the division chief of support services at the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office, saw other agencies repelling down the sides of hospitals on social media. Davis immediately presented the idea to his community resource team and soon after, members of the Douglas County Regional SWAT team were getting fitted for their superhero suits. “It was super fun,” said Sgt. Dan Moffitt of the Castle Rock Police Department, who served as Captain America for the day. “We jumped at the opportunity.” The Douglas County Regional SWAT team is a multi-agency regional tactical team commanded by the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office. With nearly 40 people from law enforcement agencies across the county, the team includes operations and tactical commanders, entry operators, K-9s, snipers, crisis negotiators, paramed-

ics and team leaders. In addition to putting smiles on the faces of everyone in the hospital, it was also a good training day for the team. “It was great to be able to repel … and we got to see a bunch of smiling faces,” said Moffitt. “It’s a little bit more fun than our usual training.” Patients inside the hospital gave highfives and fist bumps through the windows to the flying superheroes. Families watching them from the ground had a chance to speak with — and get their photos taken with — their favorite superheroes. For one 6 year old, Wesley Smith, his tough morning became brighter and exciting when he got a high-five from Iron Man. “Sometimes this is everything to a kiddo,” said Bolinger. “(If) they’re not able to get out of their room for other different reasons, it’ll just bring that smile to their face, to bring that hope, to bring the joy to their day. And just to see their favorite superhero come to life right in front of their eyes is amazing.”

Dan Moffitt, who has been with the Douglas County Regional SWAT team for about 10 years, dressed as Marvel’s Captain America to give patients at the South Campus of Colorado’s Children’s Hospital high-fives through the window.

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economic uncertainty have depressed home sales in recent years. And in retrospect, the June 2022 valuation came at the worst possible time for homeowners struggling with the cost of living. Home prices peaked across much of Colorado that summer, meaning tax assessors took their biannual snapshot used to determine tax bills at the absolute height of the market. Jefferson County Assessor Scot Kersgaard said his area was the only one to see an increase in residential values — and even there it was a minor 2% bump. Across the rest of the Front Range, home values held steady or dropped a few percentage points. Nonetheless, housing affordability remains a major challenge across the met-

ro area. Damisch said the cost of homeownership remains “the highest it’s ever been” in Colorado, thanks to high interest rates and insurance costs. In Boulder County, where median home values are down about 1%, prices actually went up for condos and townhomes, making it harder for entry-level buyers to purchase their first home. JoAnn Groff, the state property tax administrator, said she won’t have numbers from all 64 counties until August, but in preliminary surveys from earlier this year, the rest of Colorado looked similar to metro Denver, with residential values mostly flat or slightly down. But that isn’t the case everywhere. In mountain communities, where housing costs are the highest, prices are still going

up. Mark Chapin, president of the Colorado Assessors Association, told The Colorado Sun that median home values are up 8% in Eagle County, where he serves as the tax assessor. In Garfield County, home to Glenwood Springs, residential values are up 14%, he said. Along the Front Range, local governments should see tax revenue stay relatively flat, assessors said. Commercial values were up across the metro area, largely offsetting the declines in home values. Keith Erffmeyer, the Denver assessor, said growth in warehouses and other commercial properties more than made up for a downturn in the office sector, where vacancies are up as more people work from home. Absent future tax hikes, flat tax revenue could lead to budget cuts for many local agencies, as they grapple with inflation and declines in state and federal funding. But county tax officials insisted it was too soon to say what the valuation would mean for homeowners and local governments. In a change from previous years, homeowners won’t get an estimated tax bill with their valuation notice, due to a change in state law. That will give counties time to determine if revenue is expected to grow faster than the state’s new property tax cap, requiring cuts to the assessment rate. And it will prevent homeowners from being given an estimate that turns out to be wrong when local government officials set their mill levy rates later in the year. “The taxes are going to get figured out later — that’s just how it works now,” Damisch said. This story was printed through a news sharing agreement with The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonprofit based in Denver that covers the state.

Lawrence said she grew up reading about the Mercury or Gemini space programs, but as Apollo started, she was in front of her black and white televisions at home. “Most of us had not migrated to color yet, and we were enthralled, amazed by what we saw. For me, it was Apollo 11 watching Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walk on the moon,” Lawrence said. “I just knew at that moment, I wanted to ride a rocket and have a chance to find space.” Lawrence said Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics programs, also known as STEM or STEAM, are an opportunity for the students to take what they have been learning in school and apply it to a particular challenge, coming up with an idea for an ex-

periment that could be on the International Space Station. “It’s their opportunity to apply knowledge and education they acquired, giving them experience that they can go on and take on challenges and be successful.” Elizabeth Balga, another volunteer for the program, works as a senior human systems integration engineer and flight operations engineer at Sierra Space in Colorado. She worked on the Dream Chaser program, which is a cargo vehicle designed to bring payloads to the International Space Station. Balga said she was inspired by Space flight since she was a little girl and was enamored with everything in science, space, and technology in her classes. “This age range is where kids are try-

ing to decide what they want to do with the rest of their lives, and allowing them to learn about space, but also STEM and space, everything it takes to go into space,” Balga said. “It’s science, technology, engineering, art, and math. There are also biology and aviation paths that are part of the greater aerospace realm,” Balga said. “As a kid, I didn’t have a lot of these opportunities to learn about aerospace. I would have loved to go to a ‘Go for Launch’ as a kid.” Go for Launch volunteer Sonia Morales also works as a modeling and simulations engineer at the Aerospace Corporation. “I’ve been looking for other opportunities to give back to students, to inspire them. I found out about Go for Launch asking for volunteers, and I was very excited to volunteer,” Morales said.

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Home values across the Denver metro area largely held steady or declined in the latest tax assessment period, county assessors announced April 30, in the latest sign that Colorado’s housing market has cooled off from its pandemic fever. County tax officials said it will be several months before they can definitively say whether most residential tax bills will go up or down next year. That’ll depend on whether local governments raise mill levies when they set their budgets later this year and how the state’s new property tax laws play out in different communities. But at least one thing’s assured: The typical homeowner won’t experience major spikes in their 2026 tax bills like they did after the last re-assessment two years ago, which led to several rounds of property tax cuts at the state level. “If there’s a headline for us in Douglas County this year, it’s breathing a sigh of relief,” Toby Damisch, the county tax assessor, said at a news conference in Denver. In Douglas County, the median residential value dropped 3.5% in the preliminary assessments, which reflect market values as of June 2024. That’s a night-and-day difference from this time two years ago, when residential values were up nearly 50% in Douglas County, and more than 30% in Denver. Damisch said it was the first time since the Great Recession he’s seen residential values fall in his county. And they could fall further in the coming months, when property owners have the chance to appeal their values. Tax officials pointed to a few factors to explain the dip. High interest rates and

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After 12 years, commercial space started to take off, so she decided to leave NASA and start her own consulting company. “I did some work for a nonprofit internationally. We launched Higher Orbits, a nonprofit. It’s our 10th anniversary. We’ve conducted 84 programs in 21 states, impacting over a thousand students.” Space loomed large in Capt. Wendy Lawrence’s imagination, too. Lawrence was an astronaut with four space shuttle missions under her belt, including the Astro Two mission to the Russian Space Station Mir.

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Westminster’s Butterfly Pavilion is playing a key role in identifying and preserving butterflies across Colorado, as the 2025 butterfly monitoring season began May 3 at Castlewood Canyon State Park in Franktown. To kick off the season, the Butterfly Pavilion has released the 2024 Annual Colorado Butterfly Monitoring Network report on the state of Colorado’s native butterfly populations. Last year marked the 12th year of Monitoring Network as one of the nation’s fastest-growing community science programs focused on butterfly conservation. Officials say this year’s announcement comes at a critical time in butterfly habitats. A new study published in Science magazine shows a 22% decline in butterfly abundance across the U.S. between 2000 and 2020. Butterfly Pavilion played a significant role in the research, contributing Colorado-specific data from the Monitoring Network and collaborating with nearly two dozen scientists through the “Status of Butterflies in the United States” working group, according to a Pavilion news release. More data needed

The findings highlight the urgent need for local and national efforts to protect pollinators, one of the most vital and vulnerable components of our ecosystems, according to a news release.

“While we have a lot of great data, we still need more for a comprehensive picture,” said Shiran Hershcovich, Lepidopterist Manager at Butterfly Pavilion and co-author in the Science study, said in the news release. “That’s where the public comes in with community science programs like (Colorado Butterfly Monitoring Network), which allow us to cover more geographies and provide essential insights for conservation.” In a press release, the 2024 Colorado Butterfly Monitoring Network Report notes that 452 surveys were submitted across 69 monitoring routes in 12 Colorado counties. Reports came from 59 active monitors, including 40 new volunteers, that contributed 385.4 hours of butterfly observations. As of Oct. 15, 2024, the program had documented 144,002 individual butterflies through 4,764 surveys, totaling 4,899.8 hours of monitoring since 2013. Participating counties in 2024 included: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Eagle, El Paso, Gilpin, Jefferson, Larimer, and Weld. Big growth for 2025

The Butterfly Pavilion is aiming for ambitious growth of the Colorado Butterfly Monitoring Network in its 13th season, according to the news release. The 2025 goals include expanding the program to 18 counties, recruiting 90 monitors, and surveying 80 sites along 90 routes. In addition, Butterfly Pavilion will begin indepth analysis of its decade-long dataset to better understand trends and inform

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 0249-2024 To: Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: Name of Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust Daniel P. Pond Address of Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust 1692 W Canal Cir Unit 1031, Littleton, CO 80120--4560 Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 14, 2020 Recording Information E0057018 Legal Description of Property 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. Street Address of Property 1692 W Canal Cir Unit 1031, Littleton, CO 80120-4560 NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on 10/2/24, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and the funds must be claimed by the Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/ or Deed of Trust or other persons entitled thereto within six months from the date of sale. THE STATE OF COLORADO REQUIRES US TO NOTIFY YOU THAT YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CUSTODY OF THE STATE TREASURER IF YOU DO NOT CONTACT US BEFORE 4/2/2025 as part of the "Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act", pursuant to Colorado law. First Publication: 4/24/25 Last Publication: 5/22/25 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Date: 4/14/25 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 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.

January 28, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5012687 Original Principal Amount $172,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $142,347.54 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 26, BLOCK 2, LININGER SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 5411 S HICKORY ST, LITTLETON, CO 80120-1424. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/25/2025, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 5/1/2025 Last Publication: 5/29/2025 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 03/04/2025 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 # 00000010377851 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. 0249-2024 First Publication: 4/24/25 Last Publication: 5/22/25 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice NO. 0135-2025 First Publication: 5/1/2025 Last Publication: 5/29/2025 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0135-2025

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0076-2025

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

On March 4, 2025, 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.

On February 7, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) TERRI L. HIGHLAND Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FINANCE AMERICA, LLC, DBA FINAM, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-4 Date of Deed of Trust January 20, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust

Original Grantor(s) Mark Tyrone Habenicht Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC Date of Deed of Trust July 20, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 27, 2017 Recording Information

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(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7085031 Original Principal Amount $562,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $123,725.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: This is a Home Equity Conversion Deed of Trust or other Reverse Mortgage. Borrower has died and the property is not the principal residence of any surviving Borrower, resulting in the loan being due and payable. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOTS 25, 26, 27 AND 28, BLOCK 25, JACKSON'S BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 701 W Quincy Avenue, Englewood, CO 80110.

Outstanding Principal Balance $135,523.81

Outstanding Principal Balance $383,897.24

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 10, BLOCK 1, OXFORD HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

LOT 6, BLOCK 11, HERITAGE GREENS, 7TH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 4180 S JASON ST, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110.

Purported common address: 5256 E MINERAL CIR, 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, 06/04/2025, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 4/10/2025 Last Publication: 5/8/2025 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

DATE: 02/11/2025 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

DATE: 01/31/2025 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 # 00000010354330

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 1 391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000010348498

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.

Legal Notice NO. 0090-2025 First Publication: 4/10/2025 Last Publication : 5/8/2025 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice NO. 0054-2025 First Publication: 4/10/2025 Last Publication: 5/8/2025 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0054-2025

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0088-2025

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0090-2025

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

On January 31, 2025, 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.

On February 11, 2025, 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) DOUGLAS S WIDLUND AND KATHERINE S WIDLUND 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 GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST 2004-8, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2004-8 Date of Deed of Trust June 15, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 18, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4110275 Original Principal Amount $644,000.00

Original Grantor(s) Antonino E Smith AND Christine M Smith Original Beneficiary(ies) ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. , as Trustee for Park Place Securities, Inc. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-WHQ3 Date of Deed of Trust March 04, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 09, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5033308 Original Principal Amount $93,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $56,514.93

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, 06/04/2025, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 4/10/2025 Last Publication: 5/8/2025 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 02/07/2025 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 # 25-033889 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. 0076-2025 First Publication: 4/10/2025 Last Publication: 5/8/2025 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

On February 11, 2025, 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) JANETTE M BIRMINGHAM Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt TRUIST BANK Date of Deed of Trust May 03, 2013 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 07, 2013 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D3056584 Original Principal Amount $177,000.00

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION PARCEL ID NUMBER: 207715414010 Purported common address: 5819 S PEARL STREET, CENTENNIAL, CO 80121.

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

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

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: 02/11/2025 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L Berry #34531 N. April Winecki #34861 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 19-022497

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

0088-2025 LEGAL DESCRIPTION Unit 5819, Green Oaks Townhomes, according to the Map thereof filed with the Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado, February 24, 1981, as defined and described in the Condominium Declaration for Green Oaks Townhomes, similarly filed and recorded February 24, 1981, in Book 3370 at Page 404, together with the exclusive use of Parking Space 5819, a limited common element shown on said map, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Legal Notice NO. 0088-2025 First Publication: 4/10/2025 Last Publication: 5/8/2025 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0084-2025

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

On February 11, 2025, 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) Paul F. Unis Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Provident Funding Associates, L.P., its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Provident Funding Associates, L.P. Date of Deed of Trust November 30, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust

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PUBLIC NOTICES December 06, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4209555 Original Principal Amount $193,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $101,632.80 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 12, BLOCK 4, ALGONQUIN ACRES AMENDED PLAT OF BLOCKS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 AND 6, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 6691 South Abilene Way, Centennial, CO 80111. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/04/2025, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 4/10/2025 Last Publication: 5/8/2025 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 02/11/2025 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 # CO24215 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. 0084-2025 First Publication: 4/10/2025 Last Publication: 5/8/2025 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 0314-2024 To: Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: Name of Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust Elois M. Rimpley Address of Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust 4183 South Decatur Street, Englewood, CO 80110 Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 10, 2002 Recording Information B2236452 Legal Description of Property LOT 13, BLOCK 2, ROSE GARDENS SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE AMENDED PLAT FILED OCTOBER 17, 1962 AT RECEPTION NO. R0830030, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Street Address of Property 4183 South Decatur Street, Englewood, CO 80110 NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on 11/6/24, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and the funds must be claimed by the Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust or other persons entitled thereto within six months from the date of sale. THE STATE OF COLORADO REQUIRES US TO NOTIFY YOU THAT YOUR PROPERTY

MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CUSTODY OF THE STATE TREASURER IF YOU DO NOT CONTACT US BEFORE 5/6/2025 as part of the "Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act", pursuant to Colorado law. First Publication: 4/24/25 Last Publication: 5/22/25 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Date: 4/14/25 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Legal Notice NO. 0314-2024 First Publication: 4/24/25 Last Publication: 5/22/25 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

City and County Public Notice CITY OF ENGLEWOOD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING June 11, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE Notice is hereby given that there will be a public hearing on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., to consider an application for a new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for GK Scoop Inc. dba Hikari Ramen. 3401 S. Broadway Unit 120, Englewood, Colorado 80113. Kang Ho Shin - Owner 3401 S. Broadway Unit 120, Englewood, Colorado 80113. Public comment will be heard at the hearing or written communications regarding the issuance of this license may be submitted to the City Clerk, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110 by June 9, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. By order of the Liquor and Marijuana Licensing Authority of the City of Englewood, Colorado. /s/ Jackie McKinnon Senior Deputy City Clerk Legal Notice No. Arap 2501 First Publication: May 8, 2025 Last Publication: May 8, 2025 Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice NOTICE OF APPLICATION THE CITY OF SHERIDAN’S PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT HAS RECEIVED AN APPLICATION FOR A MINOR SUBDIVISION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3535 S. IRVING ST. THE OWNER OF THIS PROPERTY HAS APPLIED FOR APPROVAL OF A MINOR SUBDIVISION TO COMPLY WITH SHERIDAN MUNICIPAL CODE. Per Sheridan Municipal Code Sec. 55- 44(b)(3): 1) A copy of this minor subdivision is available for your review during normal business hours, at the Sheridan Municipal Center; 2) You have 14 days, from the date of mailing, to submit written comments or objections, to the City. SHERIDAN MUNICIPAL CENTER 4101 S. FEDERAL BOULEVARD, SHERIDAN, CO, 80110 Legal Notice No. Arap 2506 First Publication: May 8, 2025 Last Publication: May 15, 2025 Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice CITY OF SHERIDAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE On the 28th day of April, 2025 the City Council of the City of Sheridan, Colorado, approved on first reading the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 8 SERIES OF 2025 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SHERIDAN, COLORADO AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A SITE LEASE AND LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND BOKF, NA (SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE); APPROVING NOT TO EXCEED $3,500,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION, SERIES 2025, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AUTHORIZING OFFICIALS OF THE CITY TO TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY; AND RELATED MATTERS. Copies of aforesaid Ordinance are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City of Sheridan, 4101 South Federal Blvd., Sheridan, Colorado. Legal Notice No. Arap 2509 First Publication: May 8, 2025 Last Publication: May 8, 2025 Publisher: Englewood Herald

legislative actions, and final approvals are now available online. Visit centennialco.gov/ legalnotices to see when City Council or the Planning and Zoning Commission will review proposed legislation and determine next steps. Public hearings provide an opportunity for community members to share comments on proposed actions. The Planning and Zoning Commission holds public hearings for land use cases on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, with City Council making the final decision at a future meeting. Regular Council meetings, including public hearings, take place on the first and third Tuesday of each month. View meeting agendas at centennialco.gov/agendas. /s/ Christina Lovelace, CMC City Clerk Legal Notice NO. Arap 2238 First Publication: February 27, 2025 Second: March 6, 2025 Third: March 13, 2025 Fourth: March 20, 2025 Fifth: March 27, 2025 Sixth: April 3, 2025 Seventh: April 10, 2025 Eighth: April 17, 2025 Ninth: April 24, 2025 Tenth: May 1, 2025 Eleventh: May 8, 2025 Twelth: Last Publication: May 15, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Bids and Settlements Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT BID PACKAGE #19 Education Service Center (ESC) Summer 2024 CMGC Services Notice is hereby given that Littleton Public Schools in the county of Arapahoe will on May 20, 2025 pay retainage and make final settlement with MW Golden Constructors for BID PACKAGE #19 – Education Service Center (ESC) Summer 2024 CMGC Services. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the contractor identified above or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid, by the contractor or subcontractor, must file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which statement must be filed on May 20, 2025. Claims must be submitted to Board of Education to Littleton Public Schools at the school district’s Property Management Department, 5776 S. Crocker Street, Littleton, CO. 80120 on May 20, 2025 Final Settlement will be made and verified claims must be timely filed with Littleton Public Schools. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim, Dated: April 24, 2025 Legal Notice No. Arap 2487 First Publication: April 24, 2025 Last Publication: May 8, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent Not consecutive publications Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT BID PACKAGES #15, 16 and 23 Euclid MS, Whitman (Options), Acoma, Peabody ES, Lenski ES, and Sandburg ES Summer 2024 CMGC Services Notice is hereby given that Littleton Public Schools in the county of Arapahoe will on May 20, 2025 pay retainage and make final settlement with Bryan Construction Inc. for BID PACKAGES #15, 16 and 23 – Euclid MS, Whitman (Options), Acoma, Peabody ES, Lenski ES, and Sandburg ES Summer 2024 CMGC Services. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the contractor identified above or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid, by the contractor or subcontractor, must file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which statement must be filed on May 20, 2025. Claims must be submitted to the Board of Education to Littleton Public Schools at the school district’s Property Management Department, 5776 S. Crocker Street, Littleton, CO. 80120 on May 20, 2025 Final Settlement will be made and verified claims must be timely filed with Littleton Public Schools. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim, Dated: April 24, 2025 Legal Notice No. Arap 2486 First Publication: April 24, 2025 Last Publication: May 8, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent Not consecutive publications

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CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF LEGAL PUBLICATION MIGRATION TO CITY’S WEBSITE

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Case Number: 2024CV31046 Division/ Courtroom: 14

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that legal notices for Centennial public hearings, proposed

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Plaintiff: TOPAZ AT THE MALL II CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado Nonprofit Corporation v. Defendant: KEN WYBLE, an individual; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., a Virginia corporation; WELLS FARGO BANK, NA; and MICHAEL R. WESTERBERG in his capacity as the Arapahoe County Public Trustee. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: Please take notice: This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an ORDER FOR ENTRY OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT AND DECREE OF FORECLOSURE dated July 28, 2024 and C.R.S. § 38-38-101, et seq., by Topaz at the Mall II Condominium Association, Inc., a Colorado Nonprofit Corporation, the current holder and owner of a statutory lien, evidence of which was recorded April 6, 2023 at Reception No. E3022653 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure was initiated due to Defendant Ken Wyble’s default under the covenants contained in the Condominium Declaration for Topaz at the Mall II Condominiums recorded June 30, 1983 at Reception No. 2295020, in Book 3901 at Page 196, in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, as amended and supplemented, (the “Declaration”) and other governing documents, including failure to pay common expense assessments and fines. The outstanding principal balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date of this Combined Notice is $16,925.38. The Declaration establishes a lien for the benefit of Topaz at the Mall II Condominium Association, Inc. on all of the subject property and improvements legally described as follows: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 16, BUILDING T, TOPAZ AT THE MALL II CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 28, 1983 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2340612. ND ACCORDING TO AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION THEREFORE RECORDED ON JUNE 30, 1983 IN BOOK 3901 AT PAGE 196, AND SUPPLEMENT THERETO RECORDED SEPTEMBER 2, 1983 IN BOOK 3959 AT PAGE 127, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as 185 South Sable Blvd. – T16, Aurora, CO 80012. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on June 26, 2025, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, Colorado 80112. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements thereon, to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE MINIMUM BID AT TIME OF SALE. ** 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: Alan D. Sweetbaum, Esq. Sweetbaum Miller PC 1200 17th Street, Suite 1250 Denver, CO 80202 (720) 874-3600 Dated: March 25, 2025 Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. Arap 2326 First Publication: May 1, 2025 Last Publication: May 29, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Arapahoe County District Court 7325 S Potomac St Centennial, CO 80112 303-649-6355 Case No.: 2025CV030014 Division: 204 Plaintiff: THE CONSERVATORY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v. Defendants: DAVID YUN; HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE Case No.: 2025CV030014 Division: 204 Attorneys for Plaintiff: ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC Hal R. Kyles, #23891 1445 Market St., Suite 350 Denver, Colorado 80202 Phone Number: (720) 221-9780 Matter ID #2751.0143

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice. This is an action of foreclosure pursuant to Rule 105, C.R.C.P. to the real property situate in Aurora, Colorado more particularly described as Lot 6, Block 72, Conservatory Subdivision Filing No. 1, City of Aurora, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Dated: March 31, 2025. ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC By: /s/Hal R. Kyles Hal R. Kyles, #23891 This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(g), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. Legal Notice No. Arap 2421 First Publication: April 10, 2025 Last Publication: May 8, 2025 Published in The Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice PUBLISHED NOTICE OF LIMITED AMENDMENT OF THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR THE PINES CONDOMINIUMS (A CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITY) By Certified Mail March 28, 2025, and subsequent Publication To holders of recorded mortgages or deeds of trust on Condominiums subject to the Condominium Declaration for The Pines Condominiums (“Declaration”), United Wholesale Mortgage 585 South Boulevard E Pontiac, MI 48341 Cherry Creek Mortgage Co., Inc. 7600 E. Orchard Rd. #250-N Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Compass Bank 701 S. 32nd Street, AL-BI-SC-LLE Birmingham, AL 35233 Metrum Community Credit Union 6980 South Holly Circle Centennial, CO 80112 The Harant Trust 5800 Birch Ct Greenwood Village, CO 80121 Commerce Home Mortgage, LLC 16845 Von Karman Ave., Suite 200 Irvine, CA 92606 JFQ Lending, Inc. 7720 N. Dobson Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85256 The Pines Condominiums located in the City of Aurora, Arapahoe County, State of Colorado, are subject to the Condominiums Declaration for The Pines Condominiums recorded on November 7, 1984, at Reception No. 2469636 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder for Arapahoe County, State of Colorado and all amendments and supplements thereto (“Declaration”). The Board of Directors for The Pines Association (“Association”) prepared an Amendment of the Declaration for The Pines Condominiums (“Amendment”) to amend Section 17(a)(3) of the Declaration to maintain, repair, and replace the vegetative landscape, the irrigation, the pergola structure, the iron gate within the area identified as L.C.E. PATIO (“Patio Improvements”) in the Condominium Map within the community. The Owners approved the Amendment pursuant to 19(a) of the Declaration, and Sections 217(1)(a) and 217(1)(b) of the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act. The Board and the Owners recommended that the lenders also approve the Amendment. A copy of the Amendment may be obtained from the Association address below. THE LIMITED AMENDMENT DOES NOT AFFECT THE PRIORITY OR TERMS OF YOUR DEED OF TRUST. Your approval of the Limited Amendment does not require any action or response and will be considered approved in the absence of a negative response delivered by you to the undersigned within sixty days after the date of this notice. Objections to the Amendment must be sent to: Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & Payne, LLP 350 Indiana, Street, Suite 450 Golden, CO 80401 Legal Notice No. Arap 2466 First Publication: May 1, 2025 Last Publication: May 8, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent

SUMMONS [BY PUBLICATION]

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THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:

District Court, Arapahoe County, State of Colorado 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112

In re: the Allocation of Parental Responsibilities Petitioner: Dani Rayne Cooper Respondent: Hayden Thomas Carter and John Doe Counsel for Petitioner: ROBINSON & HENRY, P.C. Kevin J. Farrell | #27091 Robert Pomper | #41887 7555 E. Hampden Avenue, Suite 600 Denver, Colorado 80231 (303) 688-0944 Kevin.Farrell@robinsonandhenry.com Robert.Pomper@robinsonandhenry.com Case No: 24DR31834 Div.: 35 SUMMONS FOR PETITION FOR ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES TO RESPONDENT JOHN DOE To the Respondent, John Doe, named above this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case.

If you were served in the State of Colorado, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 21 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

If you were served outside of the State of Colorado or you were served by publication, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

You may be required to pay a filing fee with your Response. The Response form (JDF 1420) can be found at www.courts.state.co.us by clicking on the “Self Help/Forms” tab.

The Petition requests that the Court enter a Order addressing issues involving the children such as, child support, allocation of parental responsibilities, (decision-making and parenting time), attorney fees, and costs to the extent the Court has jurisdiction.

Notice: Colorado Revised Statutes §14-10123, provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities by the Petitioner and Co-Petitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Order is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded automatic temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under §14-10-125, C.R.S.

A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to §14-10-124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final order, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date.

Automatic Temporary Injunction – By Order of Colorado law, you and the other parties: 1. Are enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; and

2. Are restrained from removing the minor child(ren) from the state without the consent of all parties or an Order of the Court modifying the injunction; and

3. Are restrained, without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of all other parties or an Order of the Court, from cancelling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance or life insurance that provides coverage to the minor child(ren) as a beneficiary of a policy.

If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you. Respectfully submitted April 7, 2025. ROBINSON & HENRY, P.C. /s/ Kevin J. Farrell Kevin J. Farrell | # 27091 Legal Notice No. Arap 2482 First Publication: April 24, 2025 Last Publication: May 22, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the Unincorporated Areas of Arapahoe County, Colorado, and Case No. 24-08-0576P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on

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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 September 2, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No. Arap 2507 First Publication: May 8, 2025 Last Publication: May 15, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Luis Monroy, Attorney for Personal Representative 8441 W. Bowles Ave., Suite 210 Littleton, CO 80123

Notice to Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Charles L. Maddonni, aka Charles Maddonni, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30335 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 August 29, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred. Baysore & Christian Fiduciary Services, LLC, Personal Representative Patrick R. Thiessen (40185) Danborn, Thiessen & Dunham P.C. 7400 Wadsworth Blvd., #201 Arvada, Colorado 80003 303/420-1234 Attorney for Personal Representative Legal Notice No. Arap 2485 First Publication: April 24, 2025 Last Publication: May 8, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Scott Shunji Miyamoto, aka Scott S. Miyamoto, aka Scott Miyamoto, aka Scotty Miyamoto, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30283 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 August 26, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred. Margrit Parker, Lent Parker Law LLC PO Box 454 Firestone, CO 80520 Legal Notice No. Arap 2475 First Publication: April 24, 2025 Last Publication: May 8, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Randall Strong Stites, a/k/a Randall S. Stites, a/k/a Randall Stites, a/k/a Randy Stites, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR030371 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 09/08/2025 or the claims may be forever barred. Leslie A. Frost Attorney to the Personal Representative 6898 S. University Blvd. Ste. 110 Centennial, CO 80122 Legal Notice No. Arap 2512 First Publication: May 8, 2025 Last Publication: May 22, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of PHYLLIS J. HARRELL, aka PHYLLIS JOAN HARRELL, aka PHYLLIS HARRELL, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR130 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, August 25, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred. Baysore & Christian Fiduciary Services, LLC Personal Representative 7000 E. Belleview Ave., Suite 150 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. Arap 2469 First Publication: April 24, 2025 Last Publication: May 8, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John Louis Unruh, Deceased Case Number 2025PR30298

Legal Notice No. Arap 2470 First Publication: May 1, 2025 Last Publication: May 15, 2025 Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of SUSAN ELLEN OTTO, also known as SUSAN E. OTTO, aka SUSAN OTTO, and SUE OTTO, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30410 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 Tuesday, September 2, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred. Clayton Sampson Personal Representative 7146 S. Pierce Court Littleton, CO 80128 Legal Notice No. Arap 2482 First Publication: May 1, 2025 Last Publication: May 15, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Roderick James McDonald III, a/k/a Roderick J. McDonald, a/k/a Roderick McDonald, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30415 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 September 8, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred. Rob McDonald, Personal Representative C/O Brandon D. Rains, Esq. 4600 South Syracuse Street, 9th Floor Denver, Colorado 80246 Legal Notice No. Arap 2508 First Publication: May 8, 2025 Last Publication: May 22, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent

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 July 7, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred. Harold Montoya, Personal Representative 678 W Sagebrush Drive Louisville, CO 80027 Legal Notice No. Arap 2471 First Publication: April 24, 2025 Last Publication: May 8, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ian Vigneault, Deceased Case Number: 25PR30368 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 August 24, 2025 or the claims may be forever barred. Mulvihill & Fruhwirth, P. C. Cheryl Mulvihill Attorney to the Personal Representatve 19751 East Mainstreet #330 Parker, CO 80138 Phone Number: 303-841-2752 Legal Notice No. Arap 2463 First Publication: April 24, 2025 Last Publication: May 8, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John Robert (Bob) Hamner, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR159 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 September 1, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred. Naomi Rubin, Personal Representative 6495 S. Clarkson Street Centennial. CO 80121 Legal Notice No. Arap 2472 First Publication: May 1, 2025 Last Publication: May 15, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Anthony Cannon, Deceased Case No.: N/A

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mark Christopher Valentine, aka Mark C. Valentine, aka Mark Valentine, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30379

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative on or before September 8, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ingrid Cannon, Personal Representative 3013 S. Jericho Ct. Aurora, Colorado 80013

James McQuade Attorney to the Personal Representative 12737 E. Euclid Drive Centennial, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. Arap 2504 First Publication: May 8, 2025 Last Publication: May 22, 2025 Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Steven Wayne Hibbert, aka Steven W. Hibbert, aka Steve W. Hibbert, aka Steve Hibbert, Deceased. Case Number: 2025PR30373.

Legal Notice No. Arap 2503 First Publication: May 8, 2025 Last Publication: May 22, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Stephen Sigmund Braunstein, a/k/a Stephen Braunstein, a/k/a Steve Braunstein, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30406 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 September 8, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred. Eric Braunstein, Personal Representative c/o M. Carl Glatstein, Esq. Glatstein & O'Brien, LLP 2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 350 Denver, Colorado 80222

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 or on or before September 2, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ NADYA VECCHIET-LAMBERT, ESQ. Attorney for Sean Hibbert, Personal Representative 6855 South Havana Street Suite 370 Centennial, CO 80112 Legal Notice No. Arap 2477 First Publication: May 1, 2025 Last Publication: May 15, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Name Changes

Legal Notice No. Arap 2510 First Publication: May 8, 2025 Last Publication: May 22, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Carlos Grabiel Montoya, aka Charles Gabriel Montoya, aka Charlie Montoya, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR398

Public notice is given on April 14, 2025, 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 RITA MARIE KELLY-MUNCH

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be changed to RITA MARIE KELLY Case No.: 25C100306 By: Sarah Ingemansen Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. Arap 2471 First Publication: May 1, 2025 Last Publication: May 15, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 17, 2025, 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 Sumaya Arab Mohumed be changed to Sumaya Hajir Dahir Case No.: 25 C 100337 By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. Arap1234 First Publication: May 8, 2025 Last Publication: May 22, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 11, 2025, 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 Elmer Asbury Smith III be changed to Tre Smith Case No.: 2025C100298 By: Sarah Ingemansen Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. Arap 2475 First Publication: May 1, 2025 Last Publication: May 15, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 7, 2025, 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 Clarissa Corral Chavez be changed to Clarissa Corral Lazalde Case No.: 25C100290 By: Ivan Marchena Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. Arap 2483 First Publication: April 24, 2025 Last Publication: May 8, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 24, 2025, 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 Kendric Santhiago Mendoza Castañeda be changed to Kendric Santhiago De León Pérez Case No.: 24C100808 By:l Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. Arap 2462 First Publication: April 24, 2025 Last Publication: May 8, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February 12, 2025, 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 Shimels Yimer Muhye be changed to Dawit Yimer Muhye Case No.: 25C100121 By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. Arap 2476 First Publication: April 24, 2025 Last Publication: May 8, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 7, 2025,, 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 Andrea Mohamedbhai be changed to Andrea Cristina Rigo Case No.: 25C100293 By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. Arap 2477 First Publication: April 24, 2025 Last Publication: May 8, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 18, 2025, 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 Alexander Beryl Alvarez be changed to Alexander Jacob Hall Case No.: 25C100 By: Ivan Marcheno Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. Arap 2467 First Publication: April 24, 2025 Last Publication: May 8, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

Public notice is given on April 17, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

The petition requests that the name of Skyler Mia Elena Avila be changed to Skyler Mia Elena Guerrero Case No.: 2025C100320

Public notice is given on April 30, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

By: Ivan Marchena Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

The petition requests that the name of Swastika Balamurugan be changed to Nalli Balamurugan Case No.: 25C37080

Legal Notice No. Arap 2500 First Publication: May 8, 2025 Last Publication: May 22, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 11, 2025, 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 Kelly Joan Childress be changed to Kelly Joan Adams Case No.: 25C100308 By: Sarah Ingemansen Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. Arap 2467 First Publication: May 1, 2025 Last Publication: May 15, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 14, 2025, 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 Xiomara Jeamileth Jimenez be changed to Xiomara Jeamileth Pritchett Case No.: 25C100313 By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

By: Sarah Ingemansen Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. Arap 2511 First Publication: May 8, 2025 Last Publication: May 22, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent ___________________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 14, 2025, 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 Kristofer R Kogan be changed to Kristofer R Torosyan Case No.: 25C100315 By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. Arap 2505 First Publication: May 8, 2025 Last Publication: May 22, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Children Services (Adoption/Guardian/Other) PUBLIC NOTICE

Legal Notice No. Arap 2478 First Publication: May 1, 2025 Last Publication: May 15, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent

District Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 7, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The petition requests that the name of Debra Ann Thoelke be changed to Debbie Ann Thoelke Case No.: 25C100284 By: Lily F. Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. Arap 2468 First Publication: May 1, 2025 Last Publication: May 15, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 10, 2025, 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 Mark Alton Reed be changed to Elliot Mark Reed Case No.: 25C100307 By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

In the Interests of: Manuel Raul Vargas Party: Ines Xilotencatl-Lima Phone Number: 720620-2906 E-mail: sheccidmexico@yahoo.com Case Number: 24PR575 Division: 12 NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S. To: Raul Manuel Vargas and Elizabeth Summer Last Known Address, if any: Unknown A hearing on 06/17/2025 for Appointment of a Guardian - Minor Manuel Raul Vargas will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: June 17, 2025 Time: 3 p.m. Division: 12 Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 The hearing will take approximately 45 minutes. Legal Notice No. Arap 2502 First Publication: May 8, 2025 Last Publication: May 22, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent ###

Legal Notice No. Arap 2479 First Publication: May 1, 2025 Last Publication: May 15, 2025 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE

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