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Community enjoys summer night
As Tri-County Health disbands, counties take different approaches Price tags to go solo will vary BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The band Darling Revival performed at the District 4 summer social at Indian Ridge Elementary School on July 26. BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Crouched down in the grass, Jerry Wasikowski smiled at his 2-year-old son, Cam, as he played with pieces of a giant Connect Four yard game during the Centennial District 4
summer social event at Indian Ridge Elementary School on July 26. “We like to do local community events, and so obviously getting him out of the house and listening [to] some music and playing some games, that was the motivating factors,” Wasikowski said about why
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he and his wife, who live near the school, came to the event with their son. “It’s good to meet some of the community leaders.” Families gathered on the school’s field to enjoy an evening of yard SEE SOCIAL, P10
Council takes deeper look at adding lodging tax to ballot Reactions are mixed on 5% proposal BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Following some debate during its July 18 meeting, Centennial City Council voted 7-2 in favor of further exploring the addition of a lodging tax question to the November ballot.
Eric Eddy, the assistant city manager, presented the drafted ballot language for a proposed 5% lodging tax, making for an estimated revenue of $1.5 million in the first year. The tax would be imposed on the price of a short-term rental, meaning less than 30 consecutive days, in any hotel, inn, bed and breakfast or Airbnb located in the city. Centennial currently does not have a lodging tax. With the city’s 2.5% sales tax rate on lodging ser-
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vices, the proposed 5% lodging tax would make for a combined total tax rate of 7.5%, Eddy said. For example, if a hotel room rate was $100 per night, the sales tax would be $2.50 and the proposed lodging tax would be $5, making it a total tax of $7.50, according to the staff report. Mayor Stephanie Piko asked how the proposed rate compares to Lone
The embattled Tri-County Health Department lists 10 staff members as its “executive team,” a collection of leaders that oversee priorities like emergency preparedness, disease surveillance and environmental health. Arapahoe County has scooped up six of those leaders — plus TriCounty’s former director of nursing — to work for its upcoming single-county health department as Tri-County prepares to dissolve at the end of this year. Adams County will absorb one of those 10 leaders, plus Tri-County’s former policy expert. Douglas County has not hired any of those key Tri-County staff members. Dr. John Douglas, head of TriCounty, says he doesn’t think the politics surrounding Tri-County’s decisions on the pandemic played a role in general in determining which counties the health agency’s high-level staff will end up working for. But the disparity is one example of how the new health departments among the three counties are likely to shape up in different ways as the decades-old
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Briefly In Centennial
Centennial under the stars Don’t miss the chance to experience live music and a laser light show on Saturday, Aug. 23 at the highly-acclaimed Centennial Center Park. This year’s event features live music by: The Man Cubs, a five-piece band that performs Disney megahits in an alternative rock/pop punk style Jenny Shawhan Music with sounds reminiscent of
Bonnie Raitt, Melissa Etheridge, Alison Krauss and Dolly Parton Grab your dancing partner and shoes, because you don’t want to miss Prince tribute band: Paizley Park Bring your friends, neighbors and lawn chairs too: admission is free and open to all. Learn more about Signature Centennial events via https://bit. ly/3lRzXeF.
Join the second Centennial housing workshop The second Centennial for Housing Workshop will be held on Aug. 9, from 5-7 p.m. at Trails Recreation Center, Conestoga Meeting Room, 16799 E. Lake Ave. This workshop will provide an opportunity for community members to learn about the Housing Study process, review the Housing Needs Assessment, and provide input on strategies being considered for Centennial. Hope to see you there. Can’t make it? Visit centennialco.gov/housing to provide feedback on the Housing Needs Assessment.
Kick off celebration for Zero Fare for Better Air Centennial hosted a special kick off celebrate for the Zero Fare for Better Air campaign on Aug. 1. For the entire month of August, RTD rides across Colorado are free. Whether going to work or going to a Rockies game, RTD trips are free of charge as part of a campaign to decrease air pollution. Learn more: https://www.rtddenver.com/zerofare.
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Briefly In Arapahoe County
Back-to-school shopping with Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Members of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office said they
had fun shopping with students as part of the annual back-toschool program. With oter law enforcement partners, the department through a partnership with The Salvation Army Centennial Corps hosted ‘Shop with a Cop’ for school supplies at Target the social media post said on July 30. The post expressed gratitude to the Englewood Police Department, Sheridan Police Department, Greenwood Village Police Department and Cherry Hills Village, Colorado - Municipal Government Police Department for participating.
Seatbelt enforcement campaign moves forward The ‘Click It or Ticket’ summer enforcement is underway in Arapahoe County. During this time, drivers will see more traffic deputies on the roads. Since the campaign started July 25, the office has issued 54 seat belt citations. A violation is a subject to a $65 fine. Drivers who get a ticket for an improperly restrained child, carries an even stiffer penalty, according to the social media post.
Honored for new positions The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office congratulated several sworn and civilian employees for advancement and promotions on July 28. Honorees included Lt. Meagan Danitz, Justin Johnston, Lead Digital Evidence Technician, Nathen Treusch, Communications Manager and Shauna Deeble, Sr. Financial Analyst.
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Public Health Services Our weekly public health polls have concluded. In this new survey phase— in your own words—help us better understand your needs from Arapahoe County Public Health. Visit arapahoegov.com/health for details.
Join our team! Arapahoe County is always hiring! A full listing of open positions are available on arapahoegov.com/jobs or scan the QR code with your smartphone. 17 Mile House Open House Drop by 17 Mile House Farm Park to enjoy the musical program Wagons West, featuring pastimes from the 1800s. Suzie and Gary make history come alive with their songs and stories of Colorado pioneers, Native Americans, gold miners, cowboys and more. Great for families!
Monkeypox vaccine information In a recent post from the TriCounty Health Department, residents are being warned that monkeypox cases are on the rise. WHO has declared Monkeypox an emergency, and it’s important to keep the facts straight: - Monkeypox is acquired through close contact with an infected person, including physical touch or sharing clothing that has come into contact with the
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Accused gunman’s brother killed at standoff scene Affidavit provides insights after July 24 incident in southwest Englewood BY ROBERT TANN RTANN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Editor’s note: This article mentions suicide. A 22-year-old man who was shot and killed by Englewood police July 24 had not fired at the officers, according to a claim in an arrest affidavit for the victim’s brother, who is the one accused of shooting at police and who was taken into custody. Englewood police and city officials have said little about the incident, and a gag order issued by an Arapahoe County judge July 29 limits what the city can publicly discuss about the events. According to the affidavit, obtained by Colorado Community Media, the shooter — 29-year-old Phillip L. Blankenship — was suicidal and “wanted the police to kill him.” The affidavit says officers were sent to investigate a call at a home in the 5000 block of South Grove Street in southwest Englewood about 7:39 p.m. on July 24. Blankenship’s mother, Kimberly Mitchell, called police because her son was intoxicated and
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causing a disturbance, according to the affidavit. Mitchell told police that her son was suicidal and shot a gun inside the home, according to the affidavit. After arriving at the home, police set up a perimeter and made “loud commands” for Blankenship to exit the home, the affidavit says.
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A man was heard saying “give me a minute,” before Blankenship fired a shot from the front living room window at officer Trey Sammon, who was taking cover behind a car parked in the driveway, the affidavit says. A round from Blankenship’s gun hit the upper corner of the driver side of the car’s windshield and Sammon fell to the
ground but was not injured, according to the affidavit. Blankenship fired more shots at another officer, Aaron Jarret, according to the affidavit, and officers began shooting back. Gunfire hit Blankenship’s brother, Matthew Neal Mitchell, who was inside a barricaded bedroom with Blankenship. Blankenship said his brother did not fire at officers, according to the affidavit. Blankenship exited the house and was arrested, according to the affidavit, and was booked into the Arapahoe County jail on suspicion of criminal attempted first-degree murder. No officers were injured in the incident. Before speaking with detectives July 25, Blankenship asked about his brother’s condition. He told detectives he last saw his brother “on the ground bleeding to death and unable to speak,” according to the affidavit. He told investigators he was the only person shooting at officers and that his brother did not fire a single shot. Englewood police had not clarified who was shooting at them when they first released a brief statement on social media July 24 about an “officer-involved shooting” in the area. On July 25, police said they had shot and killed a 22-year-
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Littleton police arrest three in shooting that left 28-year-old dead BY ROBERT TANN RTANN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The Littleton Police Department has arrested a total of three suspects believed to be involved with a July 15 shooting that left a 28-yearold dead. Darla Rodriguez, 29, and Adam Vilders, 37, were arrested July 22, and Felicia Cruz, 34, was arrested July 27. All are facing second-degree murder charges. On July 15, Littleton police responded to a call in the 2700 block of West Riverwalk Circle at around 3:20 a.m. and found a man, later identified as Luke Scott Clayton by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office, who had been shot in the chest. Police said they attempted life-saving measures on Clayton until South Metro Fire Rescue arrived on scene but that Clayton later died from his injuries.
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old during the incident but still would not say whether he was the one shooting at police. When reached for comment, Investigator Scot Allen said any additional information would come from the 18th Judicial District, which has opened an investigation.
Littleton police have been investigating multiple shootings over the last month.
The officers who fired shots are currently on administrative leave, according to the police department. Eric Ross, spokesperson for the 18th Judicial District, said the district is “very early in the investigation, and we are still working through reviewing all the facts and evidence.” On July 28, nearly four days after the shooting and two days after the release of the affidavit,
Englewood Police Chief Sam Watson released a brief recorded statement in which he said footage from officers’ body cameras would be released “as the investigation allows.” “The recordings will reveal the extreme risk that the officers and community faced in this event,” Watson said. On July 29, the same day the city was issued a gag order, Englewood Mayor Othoniel
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Sierra released a statement saying, “We are all saddened that a life was lost, a family is grieving and Englewood officers have been traumatized by this tragic event.” “It is our hope that our entire community can move forward and recover from the devastating impacts of that day as we await the results of an independent investigation by the 18th Judicial District,” Sierra said.
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Even with setback, state is at one of its highest levels ever BY TAMARA CHUANG THE COLORADO SUN
Thanks to a gain of 4,500 nonfarm payroll jobs in June, Colorado has now recovered 110.1% of jobs lost in the first two months of the COVID-19 pandemic. That helped push down Colorado’s unemployment rate to 3.4% in June, the lowest since February 2020’s very low 2.8%. The U.S. unemployment rate didn’t change for the fourth straight month, at 3.6% in June. But if the pandemic hadn’t happened, Colorado would have added another 100,000 more jobs by now, according to data compiled by the state Department of Labor and Employment. Before the pandemic, the state’s job growth trajectory was at 4,900 per month. However, getting to 2,857,400, as the state did in June, still puts the state at one of its highest levels of jobs ever. Colorado had a fast recovery, said Ryan Gedney, senior economist with the labor department. But that job growth is starting to slow. “I think we’ve gotten out of that recovery mode. The state has regained what jobs that were lost (after) February 2020,” Gedney said. But he added that had the pandemic not happened, there might have been a recession anyway, or at least a slowdown in new job creation. It was already challenging to hire enough workers before the pandemic. “Remember, at the end of 2019, the nation, the state, we were still at a historically long economic expansion,” he said. “Was 4,900 a realistic measure? Possibly not. Could there have been a recession that happened? You’d go crazy if you tried to play out all these different what ifs.” But he did revise that 4,900 prepandemic projection, dropping it to a “what if” of 2,500 new jobs per
month instead. That puts Colorado closer to reaching the projected job growth had the pandemic not happened. See the red and black lines in the chart below. Only two regions in the state haven’t recovered all the lost jobs. The Fort Collins metro area has recovered 97% of jobs lost, while the Greeley region is still down 4,800 jobs having recovered just 59% of jobs lost. The decline in mining and logging is to blame. The industry, which includes oil and gas companies, not only hasn’t recovered, it continues to shed jobs. It lost 2,400 jobs in the first two months of the pandemic, but is still down 3,400 jobs since April 2020. But as Colorado continued to add more jobs elsewhere and people joined or returned to work, the state is now near its highest labor force participation rate since March 2020. Approximately 69.5% of working-age adults were employed or looking for jobs in June. The preliminary count is 3,248,800 Coloradans in the labor force — the highest number to date. Industries that saw the most change in June: • Leisure and hospitality gained 2,300 jobs • Government (largely in education), gained 2,100 jobs • Professional & business services, down 1,800 jobs • Financial services, down 1,900 jobs Wages up again. Average hourly earnings reached $34.21 in Colorado in June, or up $2.61 from last year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The national average hourly wage was $32.08. This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.
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County moves forward with proposal to increase water supplies Project could help more than 300,000 county residents BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Douglas County still wants to use a portion of its COVID relief funds to secure future water, but may now back a plan to store unused South Platte River flow after dropping a controversial proposal to use the money to buy San Luis Valley supplies. The Douglas County commissioners indicated they may help fund the major water proposal from Parker Water and Sanitation when they unanimously directed staff to continue work on the project and asked them to provide options for how much funding they could supply July 11. “I think this is a good project for us to support with our ARPA dollars, it makes good sense for our citizens into the future,” said Commissioner Lora Thomas. Commissioners George Teal and Abe Laydon both agreed. Parker Water’s project, the Platte Valley Water Partnership, would provide water for more than 300,000 people in Douglas County, including in Parker, Castle Rock and portions of Castle Pines and Lone Tree, according to a project proposal. It
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million. They asked commissioners to contribute $20 million of ARPA money for it. The water district was notified July 22 they’re a finalist for a portion of the funding and were asked to gather additional information for another presentation to the commissioners in about two months, said Parker Water spokesperson Deirdre Mueller. The commissioners have decided to focus their $68.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, funding on seven areas: water and wastewater, homelessness, broadband, mental and behavioral health, wildfire suppression, economic investments and the intellectual and developmental disabilities community. San Luis Valley project At one point, the commission-
ers were considering using ARPA funds on a proposal from Renewable Water Resources, which would have pumped about 22,000 acre-feet of water per year to Douglas County from the San Luis Valley, permanently drying up wells there. The project was heavily opposed by water conservancy districts, residents and environmental groups in the valley who said their agricultural community is already in a drought and can’t afford to lose more water. Douglas County water providers all said they were not interested in using the San Luis water, in part because they have already heavily invested in other projects. Teal was in support of the San Luis Valley plan and Thomas was opposed. Laydon remained undecided for many months while the county conducted informational meetings with various stakeholders about the project. In May, Laydon announced he would vote against the county using ARPA dollars on the proposal after the county’s legal counsel concluded the project wasn’t eligible for the federal dollars. “Right now there are simply too significant and enormous of hurdles for us to move forward on this project,” Laydon said at the time. “That’s not to say that we can’t explore this in the future, I think we certainly can, but RWR will have to do significant additional homework on all of these fronts to accomplish that.”
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Community members gather for the City of Centennial’s District 4 summer social on July 26 at Indian Ridge Elementary School.
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games, live music, food trucks, local vendors and conversation with city council members and city officials, such as Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown. The event was the last of the four summer socials the City of Centennial hosted, one for each district, as a way to bring community members together. District 4 council members Don Sheehan and Marlo Alston welcomed attendees to the event, inviting them to enjoy the range of attractions and to also visit the city’s housing booth, which was collecting community input as part of the city’s ongoing housing study. “Stop by and say hello to everybody here, if you would. Say hello to some of the folks that are here from Arapahoe Park and Rec; stop over at the city booth and say hello to those people,” Sheehan said. “Thank you for coming — ap22nd Annual preciate it.” Along the line of booths of local vendors was an art station set up by Krista Krol, a fine artist
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who operates the business KKrol Art, which is a participant in the ‘Spark Centennial’ program that aims to help boost local businesses. Children gathered at a table with Krol to create items, such as necklaces, out of a variety of miscellaneous materials that Krol provided. She said she wanted to create a space for parents and kids to spend time together and create new things. “The idea is that…it’s not hard to entertain and make things, and we can make some cool stuff together,” Krol said. “Things that are simple and easy for anybody, at any age, to do. And just trying to keep using materials instead of throwing them away.” One of the most popular attractions at the summer social was the face painting and balloon twisting booth, often having a line of children eagerly waiting for their turn, such as 7-year-old Cienna Cunningham, who lives nearby the school. While heading home from a taekwondo class, Cunningham, who attends Indian Ridge Elementary School, asked her grandmother, SEE SOCIAL, P11
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Centennial District 4 Councilmembers Marlo Alston, left, and Don Sheehan, right, at the District 4 summer social on July 26.
Jerry Wasikowski and his 2-year-old son, Cam, enjoy a good tim at the District 4 summer social at Indian Ridge ElemenPHOTOS BY TAYLER SHAW tary School.
Krista Krol helping tie together a necklace that a child created Cienna Cunningham, a 7-year-old who attends Indian Ridge Elementary School, got her face painted while at the District 4 at her booth on July 26 at the District 4 summer social at Indian Ridge Elementary School. summer social.
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As for what the revenue will be used for, the proposed ballot language states it is “to be spent on projects and services addressing visitor impacts in the areas of public safety and any other lawful municipal purpose.” To add the question to the November ballot, council has to adopt a resolution establishing the ballot question by Sept. 9, with Eddy proposing council make this decision during the Sept. 6 meeting. In the meantime, Eddy said staff will begin a process of reaching out to local businesses. “We do plan to come back to council prior to that September 6 date to share that feedback and, ultimately, to allow council the time to consider it prior to the formal action that would need to be taken on September 6,” Eddy said, estimating staff could provide an update on Aug. 15.
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Tree and Greenwood Village, which she said are the locations Centennial competes against the most along the I-25 corridor. Eddy said Greenwood Village is set at a 3% lodging tax and a 3% sales tax on lodging, making for a combined 6%. Lone Tree levies a 6% lodging tax and no sales tax on lodging services, making it a combined rate of 6%, he said. Piko said she is not sold on the 5% rate, saying it is not as competitive as the surrounding communities. She said she’d like a PDF copy of the ballot language to present to the community to get feedback and make sure people understand it. “I think there’s always an inherent disadvantage to a 14-line ballot question,” she said. “So, I always appreciate getting some feedback from people.”
Council members Carnes and Sheehan against considering lodging tax Councilmember Carnes voted against further consideration of the lodging tax. “I’m just gonna throw out, once again, is this the best time for it, given all that’s going on in our country right now?” Carnes said. District 4 Councilmember Don Sheehan said the potential revenue of the tax is minimal and the purpose of asking for the tax is unclear. He said the city has nearly $31 million saved up, and that much of that money is currently uncommitted to any projects. “We have a lot of money. Why would we ask for more?” Sheehan asked. “I think, in general, the lodging tax is the wrong answer at the wrong time.” He expressed concern about the impact a lodging tax may have on large businesses in Centennial, such as Comcast, Arrow Electronics and United Launch Alliance, which bring people to town for business. “They’re being pinched right now by these escalating prices, a recession that’s coming around the bend — so their business, their revenues are
Timeline and need for community feedback Councilmember Candace Moon asked Eddy if staff had a report from the business community about how they feel about the proposed tax. Eddy said staff has not yet gotten that information because further clarification is needed on the proposed language. “It becomes difficult for us to go to the business community and say we’re considering a lodging tax, with a couple of these questions unanswered. And that’s the purpose of the discussion tonight, is to really get some general consensus on whether or not we’re moving forward with this, at what rate, and what the revenues will be used for,” Eddy said. Council members Robyn Carnes and Christine Sweetland echoed Piko’s sentiment that the tax rate should be more similar and competitive to that of Lone Tree and Greenwood Village.
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slowing down. If we throw another expense on top of what they’re doing, the answers might not be real happy,” he said. If a recession was to happen, Sheehan said he would not want “to add insult to injury by proposing that we add another expense to the businesses in our community.” Sheehan also pushed back against the idea that a benefit of the lodging tax is that it’s primarily non-Centennial residents who pay it. “I’m not sure where we go from ‘Welcome to Centennial’ to ‘Stick it to strangers.’ And we’re not really sticking it only to strangers, but again, we’re sticking it to the businesses,” he said. “I think we need to be cautious in imposing something, or potentially imposing something, on the businesses of our city if we don’t have a damn good reason to do so. And we don’t have a damn good reason to do so.” In the future, if the city wanted to ask “for some serious money,” such as funding for a transportation management plan, however, Sheehan said that would be a legitimate ask, and he would have no problem asking taxpayers “for additional money, maybe big money, to do a very important project for the city.” Sweetland counters Sheehan’s points Councilmember Sweetland said she appreciates the points Sheehan brought up, but she had a few counterpoints to offer. “One of the things that makes Centennial unique is that we have no debt. So yes, we do have $31 million in the bank. But you know what? We have a lot of projects we can’t do right now because we don’t have enough money for that,” Sweetland said. “We wait until we have the money, and then we spend it.” During strategic planning the council did in July of last year, it was projected that in the next five to six years, the city’s expenses will outrun its revenues, Sweetland said. “We need to do something about that. So we can wait, in five or six years, and then ask our taxpayers five different ballot questions to increase taxes — five different things, including a lodging tax. Or, we can go to our taxpayers right now and say, ‘We’re gonna do some incremental changes in our tax code,” Sweetland said. “And actually, all we’re doing is asking our taxpayers to make that decision.” Sweetland said she would rather see the lodging tax rate around 3.5% to 4% to maintain competitiveness within the region. “I just think that we owe it to the
taxpayers to actually give them the opportunity to make this decision, because in a couple years, we’re gonna ask them for a lot of money that they’re going to have to pay, by increasing their sales tax,” she said. She said that conversation would be a lot easier if council can show the incremental steps it has taken to help taxpayers save money in the long run.
Councilmember Sutherland changes mind after hearing others’ feedback Initially, District 3 Councilmember Mike Sutherland was not in favor of exploring the lodging tax. “I really do think, sooner rather than later, we’re gonna have to go for the big ask. The big ask being an increase in our sales tax,” he said, noting that council will have to really make its case before going to voters to ask for a tax increase. “So, I’m inclined not to support this at this time, and I’ve given it a lot of thought.” District 4 Councilmember Marlo Alston said she views the lodging tax ballot question and potentially asking voters in the future to increase the sales tax as two different matters. “What I’ve heard is, ‘I’m not really in favor of it because I’m gonna count your pocketbook, and you may or may not think that it’s a great time.’ I don’t think that’s fair to our voters,” Alston said. Alston said she thinks the council owes it to residents and business owners to go out and collect their input on this. “Right now, I can’t say yes or no because I haven’t heard from either one of them regarding this.” District 2 Councilmember Tammy Maurer pointed out things the $1.5 million revenue could help the city pay for, such as funding the homelessness coordinator position the city has discussed developing, or helping fund the co-responder program with the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, or increasing the number of resource officers in schools. “That’s what our ask is for — is for safety,” Maurer said about the purpose of the lodging tax. Piko said she appreciated Maurer pointing that out and that public safety is something residents have said they want more of. She also said that deciding whether to add a lodging tax ballot question is really difficult. “There’s a lot for all of us to think about, and I think there’s a lot of questions for us to ask our constituents,” Piko said. “No one takes this lightly. We understand what we’re doing and that obviously, many of us are SEE EXPLORE, P31
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n a recent cross-county trip to see my brother, I saw and experienced several acts of kindness that I am hoping are signs of good things changing in the country. Over the last few years, I feel like political division, a pandemic and the economy have created some bitter, angry citizens. This means seeing more fighting, angry groups and less kindness in public. FROM THE In flying recently, I was brought to tears a few times. Or, maybe, close to tears is a EDITOR better way to describe it. I was traveling with my children who are now 6, 8 and 17. No husband on this trip. I was a parent flying solo and that is tough any time. Due to a lengthy drive from my brother’s home and to save on some costs on my rental car — I had to go to the airport extremely early, meaning my 6 a.m. flight Thelma Grimes from Newark to Denver meant almost all night in the airport. I had no idea how much Newark worked to prevent sleeping in the airport. Chairs are screwed down, big metal bars prevent you from stretching out on other chairs. The floor does not have carpet. There may as well have been signs say, “Do not try to rest here.” Anyway, it was what it was. My kids and I were going to tough it out. However, after about an hour of us trying to find ways to get comfortable — just picture a 17-year trying to sit cross-legged, backwards in a chair against the wall — it was not going well. Then, a man who worked at the airport came through. He did not speak English but shook his head as he walked by me. The pessimistic side of me figured I was being judged as a not-so-good mom having my kids there. Instead, he pulled out a key, went into a storage room and came out carrying four cots. He gave each of my kids a cot, a blanket and a pillow. He got one for me and encouraged me with his hand gestures to get some rest as well. When my kids seemed overwhelmed with his gesture and thanked him with their tired voices — I was brought to tears. I am a true believer that most people are good. I just love having that belief reaffirmed in a strange place. Once on the plane, I saw another act of kindness that was not aimed at me but still mattered. An older woman who also did not speak English took her seat next to my son and myself. Come to find out, she was not in the right seat. However, my Spanish has gone way downhill since living in Arizona and the flight attendant struggled. Before long, a man in a nearby seat came over and helped translate, easing the woman’s stress and alleviating a tough situation. On the news, I have heard reports of families being separated from their children on flights. This happened to me as well. My son and daughter were put in a different row, and I sat with my 6-year-old separately. I trusted my 17-year-old to manage my 8-year-old (praying they would not argue over some nonsense). I wasn’t happy but did not raise a stink with the airline. After the flight, my daughter told me a nice woman sitting near them opened her arms and allowed my son to sleep against her, telling my daughter his comfort mattered to her. I hope this is a sign that we are getting better. I hope these instances can become regular again as we travel or go about our daily lives. Thelma Grimes is the south metro editor for Colorado Community Media.
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here is plenty of discussion happening around what is being called “The Great Resignation.” The impact of people not willing to work has a vast-reaching impact and implications on every aspect of life. We are all experiencing fractured supply chains, an understaffed service industry, and gaps in inventory resulting in shortages around the world, just to name a few. This disruption and rising inflation are causing severe emotional and financial stress, leading to anxiety for businesses and many of us at home. When will it end? That is a question no one can answer, with some experts believing that it will be around longer than we think and whether that is a little longer or a lot longer. What many businesses are experiencing that is worse than “The Great Resignation,” is a tidal wave of complacency. When the pandemic began, both employer and employee were trying to figure out the whole remote work situation. In the beginning, there were struggles with working from home, and leaders were anxious because they felt work might not be getting done in the same capacity. But within just a few short months, employees became extremely comfortable and grateful to be able to work from home, especially those who had difficult commutes. The work-life balance began to get better for most of us. We became aware of the fact that we could decide to work when we wanted to work and take a few hours off and then return to our work in
the evening. This strategy worked well for some, but it also created an opportunity for complacency for others. We would convince ourselves we would do the work later, and then later became tomorrow, and tomorrow became next week. We lost any sense of urgency that we may have had Michael Norton before. Hunger and desire have been replaced by distractions and atrophy of our business muscles and attitude. Where we once strived for excellence, we have settled into striving for mediocrity. We know that talent without effort breeds mediocrity. We have fantastic people on our teams, and we know they can do more, do better, and once again be capable of striving for excellence. There is so much great content around how we can break out of our comfort zone, or as I heard this week, how we can break free from our confinement zone. Comfort zones are breeding grounds for mediocrity, and confinement zones hold us hostage, as they hamper our enthusiasm and our creativity. Just because we may work from home or have a hybrid work schedule does not mean we should settle for doing the minimally acceptable level of work. We owe our company, customers, co-workers and
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Older adults to talk with superintendent
hhh, summer. Soon thoughts of swimming pools, part-time jobs and relaxing time with family and friends will be replaced with class schedules, homework and locker combinations as our Douglas County students return to another new school year this month. While summer is the well-needed break that all students, staff and parents need, as a community we can’t help but be excited for the beginning of a brand new school year to focus on learning, relationships and opportunities for growth. Bringing back education, and the well-being of students and staff as our primary focus is exactly what our school district needs. When we think about all we have to be thankful for — at the top of the list is the
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ourselves more than that. We owe ourselves and all of them our absolute best effort. We become frustrated because we cannot find what we need at the store because of no inventory. We have the right to be upset because it takes our meals longer to come out because the restaurant is short on help. Our impatience grows because we cannot get the car we want for several months. And we believe we have the right to be frustrated, upset
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fact that we have the privilege of living, working and playing in Douglas County! We are excited to have our students (all 64,000 of them!) back in the classroom learning and taking part in activities and milestones our school district has to offer across
our 89 schools. Here in the Douglas County School District (DCSD) we have much to celebrate. We have one of the highest graduation rates in the Denver metro area at 90.7%. The Class of 2021 earned more than $116 million in scholarships and our students and parents saved $3.7 million in college
and impatient, being angry about what we cannot get or have. Yet we never stop to think about how our lack of effort and complacency impacts our company, customers, co-workers, and even our ability to grow, advance, and earn a higher income. Complacency is the enemy of achievement. “The Great Resignation” is very real. So, we must ask ourselves a hard question. Are we willing to accept or tolerate complacency just to keep the company going? Or do we need to find a way back to leading and motivating those who are on our team to break out of the complacency zone and into the striving for excellence zone?
expenses through DCSD’s concurrent enrollment partnerships in the 2021-2022 school year. Currently, over 70% of residents in Douglas County do not have school-aged children. We know that much of that population includes older adults. We also know that there are many residents in Douglas County who are grandparents with grandchildren attending our schools — many of you have active and special relationships in your grandchildren’s lives. Grandparents, along with parents, have many concerns about school safety as well as the mental and physical health of students following the pandemic. As a district, we want nothing more than for each and every student to be able to focus on learning and education while we continue to provide safe and healthy environ-
ments for all students and staff. A meeting is planned for Thursday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. in the Event Room at the Castle Pines Library. Your input and suggestions are very important to our school community, as are the relationships between all grandparents and grandchildren. Superintendent Erin Kane is looking forward to an interactive dialogue and the opportunity to answer your questions and address your concerns regarding our students.
I would love to hear your thoughts at mnorton@xinnix.com, and when we can get back to what made our economy thrive in the past, that awesome work ethic, it really will be a better than good year.
Michael Norton is the grateful president of XINNIX, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator to businesses of all sizes.
Erin Kane is the superintendent of the Douglas County School District. This column is hosted by the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County. For more information please visit www.MyDougCoSeniorLife.com, email DCSeniorLIfe@douglas.co.us or call 303-663-7681.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Drama was overwrought Regarding Linda Newell’s guest column “Fewer freedoms, more politics”: Kudos to letter writer Mike Morgan, who pointed out in a somewhat satirical fashion, that your column, prominently placed, may have had some misconceptions nicely wrapped in tearful emotion. No, your daughters can still get an abortion. Up to the time of delivery, if
you so choose to get rid of a grandchild. As long as you stay in Colorado, where our overwhelmingly Democratic house and senate passed a very liberal abortion law. So those tears did not need to be shed. And that nasty Supreme Court has no effect over you, as long as Colorado is the abortion capital of the US. You are safe here. Mary Ann McCoy Lone Tree
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If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, then taking a walk through most metro area communities can be a delightful treat for the eyes. Many communities have outdoor sculptures placed either in sculpture gardens or throughout the cities to provide beauty, create community, revitalize metropolitan areas and make people think. For those in charge of acquiring the sculptures, it’s vital work. “I think there are a lot of reasons why public sculpture is important,” City of Northglenn Arts, Culture and Community Manager Michael Stricker said. “Not only does it help beautify parks and public areas, but it builds a sense of identity and community. Our community has really embraced all of the public art as their own.” While public art also includes outdoor murals and other displays, sculptures come in all shapes and sizes, created out of every sort of material and in various genres from traditional to modern. And the best part is that viewing public sculptures is free. “Outdoor sculptures are like a museum without walls in a way,” explained Tim Vacca with the Greenwood Village-based Museum of Outdoor Arts. “Our mission is to make art part of everyday life where people are walking in public areas, and it might bring a pleasant surprise to them. We want it to be accessible to all.” Tricia Rosenthal, president of Sculpture Evergreen, a nonprofit that has placed 42 permanent sculptures throughout Evergreen, called it an artistic imperative to place sculptures in the downtown area and in area parks. “They speak to people,” Rosenthal said. “It is fun for me to see that, and it’s pretty exciting. I’ve been to numerous places where many communi-
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ties have decided this is something they want to do as part their community cultural enhancement, and people relate to the sculptures. There is something for everyone — especially with the pieces that change.” Some communities have sculptures that are displayed on a rotating basis along with their permanent collections. For Golden, which has extensive public sculptures throughout the city, the Public Art Committee believes sculptures contribute to community identity, civic pride and economic development, and allows the community to feel engaged with the city, according to Robin Fleischmann, Golden’s economic development manager. Sculptor Shohini Ghosh of Highlands Ranch agrees that public sculptures are a great and important way to introduce art into people’s lives. The sculptor, originally from India, has work displayed as close as Evergreen, Hudson Gardens and the Denver Art Museum, and as far away as Topeka, Kansas; Edina, Minnesota; and even China. “Sculpture is a mode of expression,” she explained of her art. “The whole concept of expressing a whole idea in one form excites me. It’s not a canvas where you have a story visually developing. Sculpture is one idea, one moment, one emotion that you want to catch and make it permanent. Each sculpture has its own rapport with the public. That’s how it is supposed to be.” Different styles Public-sculpture selection and tastes vary wherever you go. In Evergreen, for example, a committee selects the sculptures that are part of the rotating Sculpture Walk. Since
“Snow Queen” by Stephen Landis in downtown Evergreen.
Evergreen is not incorporated, the nonprofit Sculpture Evergreen needs to look for sites by working with private property owners and other entities that own area parks. Evergreen’s Sculpture Walk was started 28 years ago. “For us, it’s a grassroots thing,” Rosenthal explained. “Other than money from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District and Colorado Creative Industries, everything is funded by donors. Also, in many ways, Evergreen is unique because of the environment we have.” The rural area makes selecting sites that enhance the sculptures more challenging, she added. In Northglenn, a committee of 50 people selects six sculptures for its rotating Art on Parade and invites the public to vote for their favorite, which is purchased by the city to add to its
permanent collection of about 30. Northglenn started its collection in 2000. Stricker said Northglenn is committed to public art and putting it throughout the city, with Art on Parade located at Eleanor M. Wyatt Centennial Park to create a destination feel. The permanent collection is throughout the city and continues to grow. Golden’s sculpture collection is on temporary hold as the Public Art Committee evaluates its current collection and determines what sculptures should be added. Many of the 34 sculptures are along Clear Creek and Washington Avenue. Golden also has what it calls the Itty Bitty Art Project, which includes 14 tiny sculptures. The commission wants to begin diversifying its sculpture collection since a large number of the sculptures are traditional bronze donated to the city by other entities, Fleischmann said. The Museum of Outdoor Arts’ permanent sculpture garden is at Marjorie Park just outside Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre in Greenwood Village, with 40 sculptures, plus more than 30 throughout Englewood. The Museum of Outdoor Arts was started in 1981. Making sculpture relevant Ghosh is excited that public sculptures have caught on in many cities in the United States and abroad in part to help rejuvenate municipalities. Historically, a sculpture was put in town squares to help identify the town, and public sculpture is continuing that mission, she added. “I love that this art form is used as a tool to help cities as they go through the revival process of bringing a city back to life,” Ghosh said. She wants to see sculptures generate discussion among those who see them. “I’ve seen people stop and contemplate sculptures,” she explained. “Even in their hurried day, most people don’t just walk by. They give (the sculpture) a moment of thought. Art is a very strong form of communication other than writing or talking. (Sculptors) express directly from our souls — unadulterated, honest expression.” For those who help bring public art to their communities, its importance is without measure. “(Sculptures) really reach into people’s hearts,” Rosenthal said. “That’s something worth preserving.”
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“Brother and Sister at the Rodeo” by Mario Pahua in Golden. PHOTO BY CORINNE WESTEMAN
In Greenwood Village, Harry Marinsky’s “The Mad Tea Party” from the “Alice in Wonderland” series is displayed by the Museum of Outdoor Arts in Marjorie Park.
Shohini Ghosh’s “Man” sculpture being installed in EverPHOTO BY DEB HURLEY BROBST “Joy of Music” by George Lundeen in Golden. green’s Bergen Park.
To learn more about public sculptures in the Denver metro area: Evergreen: sculptureevergreen.org Golden: www.cityofgolden.net/play/ recreation-attractions/public-art/ Lakewood: www.lakewood.org/Government/Departments/CommunityResources/Arts-and-Culture/Exhibitions-
and-Public-Art/Public-Art Wheat Ridge: www.ci.wheatridge. co.us/482/Public-Art Arvada: arvada.org/explore/culture-andcommunity/public-art Westminster: www.cityofwestminster.us/ ParksRecreation/ArtsCulture/PublicArt Northglenn: northglennarts.org/public-
art/ Brighton: www.brightonco.gov/1677/ Outdoor-Art Commerce City: www.c3gov.com/explore/public-art Lone Tree: artencounters.douglas.co.us/ lone-tree/ Parker: parkerarts.org/art-gallery-exhib-
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its/public-art/ Douglas County: artencounters.douglas. co.us Highlands Ranch: hrcaonline.org/aboutus/hrca-nonprofits/cultural-affairsassociation/public-art Littleton: www.littletongov.org/mylittleton/parks-trails/public-art
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Art set for three-day display at county fair
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astle Rock painter and teacher Cindy Welch will exhibit her works, original watercolors and prints, in the Marketplace at the Douglas County Fair on Aug. 5, 6 and 7. At 500 Fairgrounds Road in Castle Rock. Water blossom celebration Reminder: Aug. 6, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. is the date for the annual Water Blossom Festival at Denver Botanic Gardens, with activities near the Monet Pool. Information, tours and free water plants, while supplies last. Isakov Gregory Alan Isakov will perform with the Colorado Symphony at Boettcher Concert Hall on Aug. 19 and 20, with works from his album “Evening Machines,” as well as a selection from his full catalog. Conductor will be Christopher Dragon. Tickets: coloradosymphony.org/ tickets, 303-623-7876. Littleton Symphony Catherine Sailer, new music director and conductor, and the Littleton Symphony Orchestra will perform two free outdoor summer concerts: Aug. 21, 6:30 p.m. at Bega Park in downtown Littleton and Aug. 24, 7 p.m. at Clement Park, 7306 West Bowles Ave. Music by Rossini, Bizet, Beethoven, Holst and John Williams. No tickets needed. Bring the family, a picnic and a blanket.
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Mosaics The Colorado Mosaics Artists’ “Mosaics 2022: As Seen Through New Eyes” is at Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St., Golden, through Oct. 2, with a “contemporary translation of an ancient language.” Admission free. See foothillsartcenter. org.
Sondheim Tickets are on sale at the Arvada Center for Sondheim’s modern fairy tale, “Into the Woods.” It runs from Sept. 9 to 23 and interprets the real life of fairy tale characters ... 720898-7200. arvadacenter.org. CVA “Banana Craze” will bring two shows to the Center for Visual Arts, 965 Santa Fe Drive, Denver (Metro State University’s fine gallery) Aug. 26 to Oct. 22. “Banana Craze” looks at how one fruit has shaped the culture and environment of a continent and “Cultivate” explores food access in Colorado. Admission free. Hours: Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday: noon to 5 p.m. Adjacent free parking. 303294-5207, msudenver.edu/cva. Western Welcome Week The event schedule for Little-
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Traditional exhibit opens at gallery Old depot is venue for annual show BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Wild West — the 38th All Colorado Art Show at Littleton’s Depot Art Gallery — opened with a reception where juror Doug Dawson awarded the Best of Show to photographer Jason Weiss for his “Volcanic Sunrise,” a fine metal print. It is one of 400 entries submitted for this highly competitive exhibit. Dawson selected 70 works to be displayed through Aug. 27. Dawson’s own piece, a pastel called “A Break in the Sky,” is hung just to the right of the entrance, as one faces the front door. Pause and enjoy it. Jason Weiss’ winning work is finely detailed, with every small bit of rock clearly depicted and beautifully balanced color. A viewer really feels drawn to a special spot with an amazingly serene view, given the explosive subject … Also winning a Best of Show ribbon is Mike Grant’s very “Volcanic Sunrise,” a metal print by photographer Jason Weiss, was chosen as Best of Show in the All Colorado Art Show at Littleclever cat image: a grinning COURTESY IMAGE ton’s Depot Art Gallery, where the exhibit runs through Aug. 27. kitty filled with other animals — you have to look at this one to get we just specify “at the Depot” or and teacher, known for his landfor the exhibit are landscapes. it. I’m thinking kids will be as “at Curtis Center” and encourscapes, figures and twilight city Entrants would be aware that enchanted as I was ... age readers to enjoy both after scenes. He teaches pastel workDawson is a master pastellist Many of the works selected years of suggesting one or the shops across the country. other venue change a summer A Second Place ribbon was show title ... They really are both awarded to Paul Nutting’s paintcrowd pleasers, and a great introing, “Evening Quiet,” an oil on duction to art for young people canvas depicting a creek flowwho are just starting to create ing toward mountains. One can their own images. Here are many almost hear a gurgle ... approaches to making a thing of Third Place winner was Diane beauty ... Fechenbach’s pastel painting, “Frozen.” Honorable Mention ribbons IF YOU GO include Sheryl Detert’s acrylic painting, “Alone,” and Elizabeth The Depot Art Gallery is at 2069 W. Kayle’s digital fine art photoPowers Ave., Littleton, in the 1861 red graph, “Sunset Sentinel,” silhouSanta Fe Depot near the old courtetting a lone raven ... house on Littleton Boulevard. Hours: 11 For years, there has been more a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. than one “All Colorado Show” depotartgallery.org. appearing in mid- summer, so
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Let your ‘Hair’ down at Miners Alley
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s Mark Twain once (supposedly) wrote, “history doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” Miners Alley Playhouse is proving that’s true with its summer production of the rock and roll classic, “Hair.” “There’s a timelessness to this show, which is unfortunate,” said Valerie Igoe, who plays Sheila in the production. “Sixty years later, the relevance is still here. There’s something that completely resonates.” Sponsored by The Buffalo Rose, “Hair” runs at Miners Alley, 1224 Washington Ave. in Golden, through Oct. 2. The show runs at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Directed by Len Matheo, and featuring music direction by David Nehls and choreography by Angie Simmons, the show brings alive the 1960s counterculture with memorable songs, vivid costumes and a story that examines ideas that include identity, global responsibility and much more. “The shows that meant the most to me in the past have been the shows that really bring the community together and are more actual events than just going to see a musical or play,” Matheo said. “People in the older crowd will remember those times and it will connect them to their youth and everyone else in the audience.” What most recognize “Hair” for is the tunes, which include favorites like “Aquarius,” “Good Morning, Starshine,” and “Let The Sun Shine In.” Performing these songs will be
Brian Bohlender, Alejandro Roldan, Bussy Gower, Ben Hilzer, Preston Adams, Katie Jackson, Vi Dang. Jasmyn Pierce, Ronald McQueen, Jade McGee and Daja McLeod. Matheo said the production’s nonClarke Reader traditional and colorblind casting allows everything about the show to take on a layer of meaning. “There’re so many music scenes in the show, but in some ways, it’s like a French film,” Igoe said. “You’re thrown into all these characters’ relationships and lives… and see them build their tribe.” Regardless of if the show is something audience members are familiar with or not, Matheo is certain everyone will find something that moves them. “I want people to know what they’ll feel when they come to the show — for much of the show, they won’t be able to stop smiling,” he said. “Audiences will have a wonderful time and possibly a cathartic experience around the pure joy of being young and the pain and grief of being young.” Get tickets at www.minersalley. com.
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Immerse yourself in ancient Egypt There’s been a string of immersive events in the Mile High City this year, but this is one I’m most excited about (history nerd that I
am) — Immersive King Tut: Magic Journey to the Light, which is set up at Lighthouse Denver at 3900 Elati St., through Oct. 10. According to provided information, this event celebrates the 100th anniversary of archeologist Howard Carter’s discovery of the tomb of the legendary “boy king” in November 1922. Visitors will learn more about “Amduat, an important ancient Egyptian funerary text, thought to be the oldest known illustrated story that was depicted on the tombs of pharaohs.” For those who long to explore Egypt but may not get there, this is the next best thing. Secure your passport to the exhibit at immersive-kingtut.com/ denver. Get your soul sizzle on with Larry Braggs and the CJRO There’s a reason soul music will never go out of style and if you are curious about that reason, all you need to do is listen to the vocals of Larry Braggs. The lead vocalist of Tower of Power for 14 years, he’s returning to the Arvada Center Amphitheatre after last year’s brilliant visit. Braggs and the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra will be bringing their A Night of Sizzling Soul to the center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6. As someone who attended last year’s performance, I can attest that both the
band and singer bring their A-game to all kinds of classics of the genre. If you love some of the best music ever written (and why wouldn’t you?), this is a can’t-miss event. Get tickets at www.coloradojazz.org/ concerts.
Clarke’s Concert of the Week — The Wild Hearts Tour at Mission Ballroom Three of the best voices in modern alternative rock are joining forces for what will undoubtedly be a truly wonderful concert - one of the best in a season of killer bills. Julien Baker, Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen are the three members of the Wild Hearts Tour and will be performing at Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. in Denver, at 6 p.m. Aug. 7. All three artists have unleashed stellar releases this year — Baker just dropped a companion EP to last year’s “Little Oblivion,” while Olsen’s “Big Time” is a stirring and searing album that ranks amongst her best (and that’s no small thing). And Van Etten’s “We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong,” shows that six albums in, her pen remains as powerful as ever. With talents this strong, you don’t want to miss this show. Get tickets at www.axs.com. Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail. com.
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organizational chart consisting of about 35 full-time employees and two contractors, according to an April 19 work session with county commissioners. The upcoming Adams County Health Department, meanwhile, plans to hire a total of about 170 employees, though that number could change, according to Baca. “We have at least 60 staff members coming over from Tri-County Health in various positions,” Baca said. Asked how many lower-level Tri-County Health employees are expected to work for the Arapahoe County health department, Arapahoe County said in a statement: “We don’t have specifics yet, but as mentioned, hiring staff is a top priority for (Arapahoe County health) leadership, and Tri-County employees certainly have a lot of relevant experience and expertise.”
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partnership fades away, fractured largely by Douglas County’s disagreements with Tri-County over COVID-19 policies. While Tri-County’s breakup began with Douglas County’s exit, Adams County’s elected leaders have shown enthusiasm in leaving — though that’s not due to an opposition to TriCounty’s mask mandates earlier in the pandemic. “Adams County, we’re in a growth period right now — we’re in a position financially where we have the resources to stand up our own health department,” said Lynn Baca, an Adams County commissioner who called the transition a “once-in-alifetime” chance and a door to better fulfilling the unique needs of county residents. Large difference in staff numbers The process of the three counties pulling out of Tri-County began with the Douglas County commissioners, who decided to immediately leave the health agency last September after months of disagreements over COVID-19 protection measures. Douglas County formed its own health department and decided to contract to continue receiving many public health services from Tri-County until at least the end of this year. Tri-County — the public health agency for Adams and Arapahoe and formerly Douglas counties — became a magnet for attention during the earlier stages of the coronavirus pan-
A sign sits outside the Tri-County Health Department facility July 29 in Englewood. The building is one of the agency’s many locations in Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties. PHOTO BY ELLIS ARNOLD
demic as it issued mask mandates for schools and the general public. But Tri-County’s regular work includes providing no-cost cancer screenings, overdose prevention, free nurse visits, restaurant and child care facility inspections, and other services, according to an Arapahoe County news release. Among the several Tri-County leadership staff who will come aboard the Arapahoe County health department, Jennifer Ludwig, who served as Tri-County’s deputy director, will take the helm as the Arapahoe County health department’s new
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director. Asked whether there was a collective sense among Tri-County leadership that they wanted to work in Arapahoe County because of how much that county aligned with Tri-County leadership amid the pandemic, Douglas, the health chief, said: “That may have played in the thinking of some people, but I don’t think it was a general theme. “I think people were more interested in ‘Where do I currently live?’” Douglas said. He added: “It’s probably based in part of the perception of ‘Who am I going to work with, who’s my boss?’” Baca echoed that, saying: “2020 kind of threw all of us on our ear, and people are looking at work-life balance, and I think it was proximity to employment” that factored into staff’s decisions. Though the Douglas County Health Department hasn’t announced highprofile hires of former Tri-County staff, the new department will absorb a small number of employees from the outgoing agency. “To date we have hired two people from Tri-County. Expect probably about 10 more,” a statement from Douglas County said. The Douglas County Health Department has floated a possible staff
Staff shortage squeezing agency Douglas, the health chief, has said internal polling has shown a vast majority of current Tri-County staff have shown interest in moving to one of the new county-run health departments and expressed optimism that there would be a significant carryover. But Tri-County itself has become thinner. “Every place saw the great resignation going on, and we weren’t immune to that,” Douglas said . “Last year, we probably were running 30% to 40% more staff choosing to leave than previous years.” The loss of staff has “certainly had an impact” on Tri-County’s services, Douglas said. With “restaurant inspections, we’ve had to do some triage,” Douglas said. “We’ve had to prioritize riskier settings.” Tri-County has seen longer wait times for its clinics, said Douglas, adding the health agency had to make some reductions in its sexual health clinics. That area includes family planning, contraceptive services, and sexually transmitted disease and HIV testing services, Douglas said. Asked whether Tri-County is in danger of having to stop some services before the end of the year when the health agency is formally scheduled to end operations, Douglas said: SEE APPROACH, P23
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“I don’t see any in particular that would be predictable that we would have to stop.” Last year, Douglas County commissioners quickly formed the county’s new health department — giving the county autonomy on public health orders such as mask mandates — but the county also decided to contract to have Tri-County provide all public health services, such as restaurant inspections and clinical matters, through the end of 2022. But the Douglas County Health Department has already begun taking some services into its own hands. The county health department oversees vital statistics and emergency preparedness and response, and it will soon take over environmental health services and WIC, the federal grant program, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Any other services are to be fully transitioned by mid-December, according to a statement from Douglas County. In the other two counties, officials said they have not heard concerns that Tri-County would be unable to perform through the end of the year. “We haven’t seen any indications that it won’t be able to do so,” said Luc Hatlestad, an Arapahoe County spokesperson. Costs, services may differ To start their own public health agencies, Adams and Arapahoe counties could run into costs up to millions of dollars each, according to a consulting firm that studied the benefits and drawbacks of the counties’ potential decisions to handle public health services alone. “In the short term, separate, single county public health agencies would have access to less public health revenue, and perhaps services, and would incur transition costs for startup and (the) dissolution of TCHD,” the Oct. 12 report by the Otowi Group says. Working together in a two-county “district” public health agency would potentially make Adams and Arapahoe more competitive for grants and contracts, the report says.
Michael Hill, the public health director for Douglas County’s new health department, moved to the job from his position with the San Luis Obipso Public Health Department PHOTO BY ELLIOTT WENZLER in California.
Despite the potential chance at savings, the counties appear locked into going their separate ways. “After Douglas County exited the partnership, we were moving ahead with setting up a two-district agency, but after Adams also withdrew that was moot, and that’s when we shifted our focus to a single-county health department,” Hatlestad said. “The motivations behind the Adams decision are still not clear to us.” Differences of opinion on public health policy didn’t just arise amid the pandemic, Adams County commissioners have told Colorado Community Media. Asked whether there are moments during the pandemic she looks back on and wishes Adams had its own health department, Adams County Commissioner Eva Henry has said: “Almost weekly.” She said she wanted to have the conversation “long ago” of Adams having its own health agency. “Once a year, all the county commissioners get together and they talk about the budget” in the three counties, Henry told Colorado Community Media in October. “And talk about what we’ll fund and not going to fund. With Arapahoe County’s budget restrictions they have, and Douglas County’s views, it made those decisions very hard.” Adams has different budget policies than Arapahoe County because Arapahoe is “not de-Bruced,” meaning the county has different restrictions under Colorado’s Taxpayer’s
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“Our first year out, we’re looking at it’s going to be approximately 20 to 25 million dollars, with an estimated 12 to 14 million dollars in grants,” Baca said. Arapahoe County Commissioner Nancy Sharpe has said the county’s own health department will likely cost the county around $5 million per year, possibly even more. “We anticipate that it will be more, we just don’t know how much more at this point,” Sharpe said. Officials in Douglas County, whose health department is likely to be much smaller than those of the other two counties, expect to keep costs down. “We anticipate that the new DCHD with services tailored to the needs (and) expectations of our county will ultimately cost less per year than $2.6 million,” the county said in a statement. Douglas County’s new public health director, Michael Hill, has told Colorado Community Media the county’s health department will adopt the same fee structure as TriCounty for this year but may consider suggesting fee changes next year. Asked whether fees for public health services will be higher under the Adams County Health Department compared to what the fees for the same services were under Tri-County, Baca said Adams County leaders haven’t discussed that level of detail during meetings. She anticipates “that we would maintain the fee structure at least starting out. And then that would be a (future) board of health decision SEE APPROACH, P31
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Man charged with murder, attempted robbery Motive still not clear in Castle Rock attack BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Formal charges for a man arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing in Castle Rock included multiple counts of attempted aggravated robbery. Police arrested Jason Menton, 22, at the scene of a fatal stabbing on July 17 and continue to investigate the death. The Douglas County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Joshua Schnell, 37. On July 21, the DA’s office formally charged Menton with murder in the first degree, murder in the second degree, attempted assault, two counts of attempted aggravated robbery and two counts of menacing. Menton is being held in the Douglas County Jail without bond. According to Menton’s arrest affidavit, police responded to a report of a stabbing around 9:30 p.m. July 17 at Parry’s Pizza in Castle Rock. Three employees, including Schnell, were closing the restaurant for the day when Schnell was attacked and stabbed multiple times, per the affidavit. The two employees on scene told police that a man in a yellow bandanna and yellow shirt, later identified as Menton, had been parked outside of the restaurant earlier in
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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0287-2022 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 27, 2022, 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) JOY SHEPARD Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC Date of Deed of Trust January 26, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 07, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7015011 Original Principal Amount $678,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $236,176.43
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0244-2022 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 3, 2022, 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) LESLIE J. MURRAY AND ELISE M. MURRAY Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust January 19, 2018 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 26, 2018 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D8008898 Original Principal Amount $323,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $309,374.75 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: 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.
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.
LOTS 9 AND 10, BLOCK 19, SPEERS BROADWAY ADDITION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
LOT 27, BLOCK 1, THE HIGHLANDS 460 FIFTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 3140 E PHILLIPS DRIVE, 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, 09/28/2022, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 8/4/2022 Last Publication: 9/1/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 05/27/2022 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, 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 Norton #34861 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 20-024220
Also known by street and number as: 2936 SOUTH CHEROKEE STREET, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110.
NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/31/2022, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/7/2022 Last Publication: 8/4/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 05/03/2022 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, 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 Ryan Bourgeois #51088 Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557 Randall Chin #31149 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000009487703 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. 0244-2022 First Publication: 7/7/2022 Last Publication: 8/4/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0251-2022
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To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
Legal Notice NO. 0287-2022 First Publication: 8/4/2022 Last Publication: 9/1/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
On May 6, 2022, 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.
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MICHAEL S. LANDRY AND S TACY D. LANDRY, HUSBAND AND WIFE Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust June 26, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 03, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7088274 Original Principal Amount $1,348,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $867,649.89 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 2, BLOCK 10, A RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 8, 9,10,11, AND 12, CHERRY CREEK VILLAGE, THIRD FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 4970 SOUTH ELMIRA STREET, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/07/2022, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/14/2022 Last Publication: 8/11/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 05/06/2022 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David C Walker #36551 Neal K. Dunning #10181 Douglas W Brown #10429 Rachel H Connor #50831 Drew P. Fein #48950 Brown Dunning Walker Fein PC 2000 S. Colorado Blvd., Tower Two, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80222 (303) 329-3363 Attorney File # 3942-055 B 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. 0251-2022 First Publication: 7/14/2022 Last Publication: 8/11/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0258-2022 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 13, 2022, 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) TONYA M TUCKER Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR FBC MORTGAGE, LLC DBA HOME LOANS TODAY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COMMUNITY LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Date of Deed of Trust
August 28, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 01, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7100533 Original Principal Amount $340,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $332,698.27
$322,050.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $311,437.41 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.
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 3, BLOCK 4, SOUTHGLENN EIGHTH FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Lot 49, Block 1, Roundtree Phase II-Denver Technological Center, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Also known by street and number as: 8713 East Roundtree Avenue, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE
Also known by street and number as: 7462 S MARION ST, 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, 09/07/2022, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/14/2022 Last Publication: 8/11/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 05/13/2022 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Britney D. Beall-Eder #34935 Jonathan A. Goodman, Esq. #15015 Karen J. Radakovich, Esq. #11649 Frascona Joiner Goodman and Greenstein PC 4750 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO 80305-5500 (303) 494-3000 Attorney File # 7192-14940 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. 0258-2022 First Publication: 7/14/2022 Last Publication: 8/11/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0286-2022 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 27, 2022, 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) Roger Orr Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Broker Solutions, Inc. dba New American Funding, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Broker Solutions Inc. dba New American Funding Date of Deed of Trust January 25, 2018 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 26, 2018 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D8008816 Original Principal Amount
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/28/2022, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 8/4/2022 Last Publication: 9/1/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 05/27/2022 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, 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 # CO11674 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. 0286-2022 First Publication: 8/4/2022 Last Publication: 9/1/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0247-2022 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 3, 2022, 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) RLC-1 GREENWOOD VILLAGE, LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Original Beneficiary(ies) DTC HOTEL, LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DTC HOTEL, LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Date of Deed of Trust April 17, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 17, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5038312 Original Principal Amount $11,500,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $11,317,574.97 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.
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to make,” Baca said, referring to the upcoming policy-making body for Adams’ new department. She added: “We’re not looking at this decision to adversely affect any of our residents.” At this point, Adams County is not looking at cutting any traditional services offered by Tri-County, Baca said. Sharpe has said county residents should expect services to be offered through the county’s new department, but depending on staff and budget constraints, certain services may not be at full capacity during the department’s early days. According to Hill, Douglas County “will not directly provide any clinical services.” The Douglas County Health Department’s proposed staff organizational chart, included in a June 14 Douglas County commissioners meeting, showed clinical services as
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very torn between, you know, what the right path is for the city.” Following the comments of
planned on a contract basis. Hill has said that the clinical services could include vaccines, sexually transmitted disease protection and family planning. “Clinical services will be provided by others through yet-to-be-finalized agreements and will be available within Douglas County,” the county said in a statement. A $50 million question Looming over the cost of leaving Tri-County is an alleged $50 million fee Tri-County Health and the counties may owe to another government body. At issue is a payment that the health agency may eventually owe to the Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association, or PERA, which provides retirement and other benefits to employees of government agencies and public entities in Colorado. Members of PERA include public school teachers, many university and college employees, judges, state other council members, Sutherland said he was persuaded to get more information. Councilmember Richard Holt of District 3 also said he wants more information and to hear from the business community. With seven votes in favor of con-
troopers, and other types of public employees. If Tri-County Health is “allowed to withdraw from PERA without paying the withdrawal liability, all PERA members and employers will be negatively impacted,” a complaint in a lawsuit filed by the retirement association said. Douglas County’s statement to Colorado Community Media said: “It is our position — and that of all three counties — that county citizens are not liable for that debt as none of our elected officials ever agreed to be part of PERA.” But it added: “If the counties have to pay for any aspect of the dissolution of TCHD then Douglas County will pay its fair share.” Health agency locations may remain Once the three counties’ health departments are fully underway next year, residents will likely visit familiar locations for public health services. tinuing to explore adding the lodging tax ballot question, Sweetland encouraged residents to contact council members and share their thoughts on the matter. “Now’s the time to let the mayor and all of us on city council know how you feel, so that we get a good
“On our existing Tri-County locations, the county health department will be assuming those leases,” Baca said, so residents can visit the same locations they already know. Arapahoe County already owns some of the Tri-County properties within the county — in Englewood and in Altura Plaza in Aurora, according to Hatlestad. “We haven’t purchased or leased any other properties or equipment yet, but determining that is on the new leadership’s to-do list,” Hatlestad said. As of spring, the Douglas County Health Department had begun to move into a facility in Castle Rock partially used by Tri-County currently. The agency also had plans to take over a Tri-County office, located inside the county Department of Motor Vehicles building in Lone Tree, sometime after Oct. 1. Reporters Elliott Wenzler and Robert Tann contributed to this story. gauge as to moving forward as well, because we are your representatives,” Sweetland said. Those interested in learning more about the lodging tax proposal can visit: centennialco.gov/ Government/City-Projects-andInitiatives/Lodging-Tax
Public Notices THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 3A, BLOCK 1, DAYS INN BUSINESS PARK1ST REPLAT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 9231 E. ARAPAHOE RD., UNIT #U, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/31/2022, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/7/2022 Last Publication: 8/4/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 05/03/2022 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Douglas W Brown #10429 Rachel H Connor #50831 Drew P. Fein #48950 Neal K. Dunning #10181 Brown Dunning Walker Fein PC 2000 S. Colorado Blvd., Tower Two, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80222 (303) 329-3363 Attorney File # 3573-001 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. 0247-2022 First Publication: 7/7/2022 Last Publication: 8/4/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0291-2022 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with
regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
EXTENDED;
On May 27, 2022, 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.
DATE: 05/27/2022 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee
Original Grantor(s) GERALD B. RYAN AND STEPHANIE A. RYAN Original Beneficiary(ies) AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt UMB BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE OF PRL TITLE TRUST I Date of Deed of Trust January 05, 2001 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 16, 2001 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B1006272 Original Principal Amount $151,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $151,974.87
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
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.
Anna Johnston #51978 Ryan Bourgeois #51088 Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557 Randall Chin #31149 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000009509373 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. 0291-2022 First Publication: 8/4/2022 Last Publication: 9/1/2022 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
City and County PUBLIC NOTICE
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
CITY OF CENTENNIAL
LOT 38, FOUR LAKES SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 4B, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, August 1, 2022 the Centennial City Council passed on first reading:
Also known by street and number as: 2059 E PHILLIPS LANE, LITTLETON, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/28/2022, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 8/4/2022 Last Publication: 9/1/2022 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
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-O-22 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE) CONCERNING FIBER OPTIC CONDUIT STANDARDS The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-754-3324. The full text of the ordinance is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. By:Barbara Setterlind, MMC, City Clerk Legal Notice No. 530523-60523 First Publication: August 4, 2022 Last Publication: August 4, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, August 1, 2022, the Centennial City Council approved the following ordinance on second and final reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2022-O-19 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED
SOUTH OF EAST FREMONT AVENUE, WEST OF SOUTH BLACKHAWK STREET, EAST OF SOUTH POTOMAC STREET, AND NORTH OF EAST BRONCOS PARKWAY FROM PUBLIC OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION (OSR) TO BUSINESS PARK 50 (BP50) UNDER THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (CASE NO. CZONE-22-00008)
LEY LAND PROPERTY, FROM ARAPAHOE COUNTY MIXED USE TO CITY OF CENTENNIAL URBAN RESIDENTIAL (RU), PUBLIC OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION (OSR) AND BUSINESS PARK 50 (BP50) UNDER THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY (CZONE-22-00005, CZONE-22-00006, CZONE-22-00007)
The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk and is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-754-3324.
The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk and is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-754-3324.
by a vote of 9 in favor and 0 against.
by a vote of 9 in favor and 0 against.
(First published July 21, 2022)
(First published July 21, 2022)
By:Barbara Setterlind, MMC, City Clerk
By:Barbara Setterlind, MMC City Clerk
Legal Notice No. 530521-60521 First Publication: August 4, 2022 Last Publication: August 4, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
Legal Notice No. 530524-60524 First Publication: August 4, 2022 Last Publication: August 4, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice
CITY OF CENTENNIAL
CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS REZONING PLAN (RZONE-22-00001)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, August 1, 2022, the Centennial City Council approved the following ordinance on second and final reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2022-O-20 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE) TO ADOPT THE DOVE VALLEY RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk and is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-754-3324. by a vote of 8 in favor and 1 against. (First published July 21, 2022)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL WILL CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE ONE (1) PARCEL CURRENTLY ZONED OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION (OSR) TO BUSINESS PARK 100 (BP100). The parcel is located west of 10150 E. Easter Ave., and directly southeast of the E. Easter Ave. and S. Fulton St. intersection, totalling an area of 0.52 acres. The Planning and Zoning Commission will make a recommendation on the rezoning plan at a public hearing on August 24, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. The City Council will consider the rezoning plan at a public hearing on September 19, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. The hearings will be held in City Council Chambers, Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road Centennial, CO 80112 at the above noted date and time.
By:Barbara Setterlind, MMC, City Clerk Legal Notice No. 530522-60522 First Publication: August 4, 2022 Last Publication: August 4, 2022 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen
Further information concerning the proposed Rezoning Plan may be obtained by e-mailing centennialplanning@centennialco.gov or calling the City of Centennial Community Development Department at 303-754-3308.
PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, August 1, 2022, the Centennial City Council approved the following ordinance on second and final reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2022-O-11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO APPROVING INITIAL ZONING OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE DOVE VALLEY REGIONAL PARK/ CHERRY CREEK INNOVATION CAMPUS ANNEXATION, KNOWN AS THE DOVE VAL-
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