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Sherry Frank Denver The changes that have come to Larimer Street might have brought better restaurants and more expensive apartments, but I think it has also brought scam artists and more uncar- ing residents, too. I miss the old days. People might have been poor, but they were honest. Heather Parks Denver With friends like Jared Stoots, Jason Lobins doesn’t need enemies! Rich Hernandez Denver I have to know: Did Lobins show up in court? Lizi McNamara Aurora Editor’s note: Jason Lobins did show up at his March 16 preliminary hearing on the fraud charges, and his attorney requested more time to review evidence. The judge granted a continu- ance, and the hearing has been rescheduled for April 27. 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