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Littleton Police facing changes under reform bill Measure requires body cameras, bans chokeholds

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Littleton Police Department faces policy and procedural changes under a sweeping police reform bill that passed the Colorado legislature June 13.

Major elements of Senate Bill 217 include banning chokeholds, requiring all police departments to use body-worn cameras, increasing data collection about encounters between police and the public, increasing the personal liability faced by officers, upping the standards for using “less-lethal” munitions like tear gas and foam rounds, and reducing “qualified immunity” in court for officers who act unlawfully.

The bill, whose primary sponsors include Senate President Leroy Garcia and Republican Jack Tate, passed the state Senate with strong bipartisan support on June 8, and then was approved by the House June 12 in a bipartisan

52-13 vote. A final Senate vote on amendments June 13 sent the measure to Gov. Jared Polis’ desk. (For more, turn to Page 20.)

The bill was spurred by protests against police brutality and systemic racism following the May 25 homicide of George Floyd, a black man who died after white Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes.

Littleton Police Chief Doug Stephens did not respond to repeated requests for comment from Colorado Community Media, but did address some of the issues raised by the bill in a June 9 city council study session.

Littleton Police currently do not use body cameras, Stephens said. The department was entering a pilot program to explore their use earlier this year, but that program was put on hiatus during the COVID-19 shutdowns. The bill requires police departments to have the cameras in use by mid-2023.

“I’m a proponent of body cameras,” Stephens told city council. “They offer a great deal of transparency and build trust.”

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Arapahoe High School cheerleaders march down Main Street during the 2019 Western Welcome Week Grand Parade. This year’s parade has been canceled over concerns about spreading COVID-19.

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Littleton’s Western Welcome Week parade canceled COVID-19 concerns nix signature summer march; other events to continue

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

For the first time in its 92-year history, Littleton’s Western Welcome Week Grand Parade has been canceled.

The Western Welcome Week board of directors on June 11 announced the painful decision to cancel the parade, scheduled for Aug. 15, after consultation with the City of Littleton, TriCounty Health Department and South Metro Fire Rescue.

It became clear that it would be difficult to maintain social distancing to keep COVID-19 at bay, said Cindy Hathaway, the longtime director of Littleton’s signature summer bash.

“We hate this, but it’s the right thing to do,” Hathaway said. “We went over it and over it, but finally the board said, ‘We really don’t have a decision here. It’s obvious what we need to do.’”

Recent modeling from the Colorado School of Public Health suggests Colorado could see another spike of COVID-19 cases in August.

“We can’t foresee what things will be like then, but it takes time to plan an event of this size, and we can’t wait until we get closer to make the call,” Hathaway said.

Many other Western Welcome Week events are still scheduled to be held, including the craft fair, the pancake breakfast, a concert at Sterne Park, the Elks Lodge pig roast and others.

The rubber duck race may be held virtually, with participants watching online.

The Taste of Western Welcome Week, featuring booths handing out samples from Littleton restaurants, will likely be transformed into a booklet filled with coupons for freebies from local eateries.

The parade’s cancellation follows similar announcements about nearly every big summer event in Littleton, including the Block Party, Fire Muster and Fourth of July fireworks at Belleview and Cornerstone parks.

Hathaway, who has been involved with Western Welcome Week for nearly 40 years, said the decision was heartbreaking.

“You hear so many stories of people who marched in the parade as a kid, and now their kids march in it,” Hathaway said. “It’s such a special tradition.”

The festival still faces a heavy lift in sponsorship and fundraising. Donations were already down as businesses have fallen on hard times following COVID-19 shutdowns, and Hathaway said some sponsors have even asked for refunds after hearing the parade would likely be canceled.

Others, however, have shown steadfast support.

“The love we’ve received from the community, the city and our sponsors has been fabulous,” Hathaway said.

She said losing the parade is a tough break, but she’s confident she and the other organizers will find creative ways to host events.

“We want to show we can still have some fun and celebrate our community,” Hathaway said. “This is a good time to do that.”

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‘Weekends on Main’ draws crowds back to Littleton restaurants Food served outdoors, live music on the menu

BY LILLIAN FUGLEI SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Littleton restaurants and their patrons took to the streets June 12 for the first night of the “Weekends on Main” program.

Patrons sat outdoors to enjoy al fresco style dining, while chatting over meals and drinks. They also enjoyed live music provided by several restaurants, creating a laid-back atmosphere.

“Weekends on Main” started as the city’s way of helping restaurants that have lost business due to COVID-19. The program will run every weekend through June, starting at 3 p.m. on Fridays and ending at 9 p.m.

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More information about it can be found on the city’s website, littletongov.org.

The program goes beyond just business. For Carole Alvarez, owner of In-Tea, “It’s Restaurants expanded into the street during the “Weekends on Main” program on June 12.

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more of a matter of reconnecting as a community, and having the ability to do so safely.”

With spread-out tables and other safety precautions such as masks, the outdoor dining offered on Main Street gave diners the chance to socialize with friends and community in a safe environment.

For many patrons, the motivation to come out tonight was similar.

“We’ve found recently that community is more important to us than ever,” said Amy Reichardt, while dining at Jake’s Brew Bar. “Having an opportunity to rejoin the community we’ve been missing is amazing and deeply wanted.”

Littleton Mayor Jerry Valdes, with his wife Mary and grandson, enjoy the “Weekends on Main” event on June 12.

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Amelia Sacco and Taryn Martin used Littleton’s “Weekends on Main” on June 12 to celebrate events they missed this school year.

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Woman who died by jail suicide was shining light to many Family, friends express frustration about unanswered questions

BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The loss of a Highlands Ranch woman who died by suicide May 29 after a brief stay in the Douglas County jail has left her community reeling as loved ones grapple with the event and the questions that remain regarding her final hours.

MiChelle McGarry, 54, was found inside her cell during the suicide attempt on May 25, Memorial Day, about 1 p.m., according to a news release from the sheriff ’s office. Hours before, McGarry’s sister, Linda Passamaneck, had pleaded with jail staff to allow her to speak with her sister or send her a message. She was told it wasn’t possible, she said. “I would have wanted to say that I love her no matter what. And that I’d be here for her when she got out,� Passamaneck said. “I don’t know if it would have helped my sister but I would have liked that opportunity.�

McGarry was the founder and owner of the Peep Clinic, a treatment center for children with issues such as bed-wetting and constipation, with locations including Littleton, Denver and Englewood.

She was also deeply involved in multiple nonprofits like the American Diabetes Association and Ho-Bo Care Boxer Rescue. “That’s what I want her to be remembered for,� Passamaneck said. “She gave a lot to a lot of people.�

After she was discovered in her jail cell, McGarry was transported to Castle Rock Adventist Hospital and placed into the intensive care unit for four days before she died from the injuries. “We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the McGarry family,� sheriff ’s office spokeswoman Lauren Childress said.

McGarry was arrested the night before on suspicion of domestic violence and third-degree assault, according to the release. Because

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MiChelle McGarry and one of her boxers. She had a passion for rescuing dogs. of the Monday holiday, her hearing was set for the following day, May 26. Her suicide attempt was discovered on the holiday during a routine inmate welfare check in the jail, which is required every 30 minutes, Childress said.

Earlier that day, Passamaneck said, she was told by jail staff that if McGarry had her number and wanted to call, she would do so. “I called first thing in the morning and that’s when I was told ‘we won’t give her a message and there’s no way you can reach her, and if she wants to talk to you, she can call. She will have a hearing tomorrow,’� Passamaneck said.

On its website, the jail offers video visits seven days per week.

Passamaneck was not informed of this possibility, she said. The sheriff ’s office — citing an ongoing investigation — declined to answer questions regarding inmate phone calls, including whether they were

not available due to the holiday. ‘She changed lives’ McGarry, a certified nurse practitioner in both pediatrics and urology, worked to develop a unique treatment for children with elimination dysfunction, or issues like bed-wetting and constipation.

Her work was published in multiple peer-reviewed journals including the Urologic Nursing Journal, the Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal and the Journal of Pediatric Adolescent Gynecology. “She changed lives and is changing lives,� said Regis McGarry, her husband of eight years.

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Her loved ones remember her as a pillar of strength, who often didn’t show the pain she was enduring. “I don’t think anyone had any idea about some of the demons she obviously was battling,� Ross said.

Her husband adds that while she had her struggles, most people who knew her didn’t see that side of her. “Only those people closest to MiChelle saw the ugly,� Regis said. “MiChelle was complicated.�

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sister want McGarry to be remembered for all the good she did in other people’s lives.

“MiChelle was really special, she poured her heart into everything she cared about and so many people are amazed ... at all the things she’s done,” Regis said.

Unanswered questions For Passamaneck, there are still many unanswered questions about her sister’s death, she said. She was able to speak directly with Sheriff Tony Spurlock about the situation and was appreciative of what information he provided, she said. Still, she hopes to see some changes

in policy as a result of her sister’s death, she said.

“When you have someone in a situation like that and someone is trying to reach them, I don’t see why ... loved ones couldn’t reach out to them,” she said.

“I’m not blaming anyone, I just can’t believe they can’t come up with a better system.”

Ross echoed this sentiment.

“Was she safe? Was she being watched over? I want to make sure those processes are changed because they’re obviously broken,” she said.

The investigation into McGarry’s death is underway and is expected to be completed later this month.

“Today is not the day to focus on blame,” Regis said. “That’s really not my interest right now.”

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MiChelle McGarry, 54, was a certified nurse practitioner in both urology and pediatrics.

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Neighbors bring drive-by love to Littleton woman Friends, well-wishers turn out for Margie Ingram’s 95th birthday

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Margie Ingram was born to a family of farmers outside a little town in the country. Now, as she turns 95, she lives in a bustling city.

The thing is, she never moved.

Ingram, who grew up in part in a two-story farmhouse that now sits beside the Wynetka Ponds dog park in west Littleton, has seen a lot of changes in her near-century on Earth.

She still lives in Littleton, in the bungalow she built in 1950 with her husband Byford, a Marine veteran who served in the Pacific Theater of World War II. Byford passed away in 2015.

The city may have grown to envelop the little farm town where Ingram was born, but the community still has its heart.

Loved ones, neighbors and wellwishers arrived by the dozen on June 4 for a drive-by birthday party, waving and cheering from festooned cars as Ingram sat on her porch in shock.

“How nice it is to see how much everyone cares about me,” Ingram said.

It was no surprise to Ingram’s son Kerry.

Neighbors Thomas Gardner and Bill Dolzal drive by Margie Ingram’s house in a car decked out for Ingram’s 95th birthday.

PHOTOS BY DAVID GILBERT “I tell her all the time how loved she is,” Kerry said. “I’m glad now she can see it.”

Among the neighbors who dropped in was Dean Craft, a young man who grew up across the street. He choked up as he recalled mowing the Ingrams’ lawn, listening to Byford tell war stories, and chowing down on Margie’s homemade cherry pies.

Kerry Ingram, left, reads a birthday card with his mom Margie, who celebrated her birthday with a drive-by party.

“Thank you for everything,” Craft told Ingram. “Really. You were such an important part of my childhood.”

Neighbors Bill Dolzal and Thomas Gardner dropped by with balloons and a handmade poster taped to their car.

“They’re just one of the most wonderful families around,” said Gardner, who fondly recalled the Ingrams’ Christmas parties.

Seeing the turnout for Ingram’s birthday was a heartwarming event in a troubled time, said her daughter-inlaw Mimi.

“In a time where there’s a lot of negativity, it’s so great to see such joy,” Mimi said.

Asked if she had any advice drawn from her 95 years, Ingram said: “Just be kind.”

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Cost is the the biggest hurdle to instituting body-worn cameras, he said. Littleton Police anticipate needing 60 cameras for patrol officers, at an expected cost of $1,400 per camera, with annual data storage costs of around $120,000 — not to mention the cost of perhaps two full-time staff positions to process requests for the footage, including blurring the faces of juveniles or redacting information provided by witnesses in sex assault cases.

City Attorney Reid Betzing said the city could bear other cost impacts, including increased insurance premiums and the potential for high damages in lawsuits against officers found to have acted unlawfully.

Stephens said he is not overly concerned in that regard, saying Littleton officers are well-trained and seldom use force. Stephens

said the department’s last annual review showed officers responded to 53,000 calls for service in 2019, made around 1,350 arrests, and only used force 14 times. He added that complaints against officers are rare, averaging five or fewer per year.

Colorado Community Media has not reviewed the data Stephens mentioned, and neither he nor a department spokesman responded to a request to provide it. CCM has submitted a formal request for five years of annual reviews through the Colorado Open Records Act. Littleton Police’s use of force policy does permit a kind of chokehold, called carotid restraint, in narrow circumstances. It was not immediately clear whether or how many times LPD officers have used chokeholds against suspects in recent years.

Stephens said every use-of-force incident involving LPD officers goes through a multi-level review process, ending with him. He lauded the department’s accredita-

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tion through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, or CALEA. CALEA accreditation requires the department to stay current with best practices, Stephens said, and mandates a week-long audit of the department’s policies, procedures and training.

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LPD officers receive far more implicit bias training than the 24 hours a year required by state law, Stephens said, sometimes as much as 10 hours a month.

Stephens also lauded the department’s “co-responder” program that sees mental health care professionals from All-Health Network accompany officers on certain calls involving mental health crises.

The police reform bill may improve community relations with police, Stephens said.

“There are positive things that will come out of this,” Stephens said. “It’s always good to look at how we do things.”

Littleton Mayor Jerry Valdes struck a characteristically optimistic tone.

“Littleton is committed to making sure we provide the best services to citizens,” Valdes said. “We pray for our officers to be safe out there, and make good decisions.”

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C-470 express lanes now open across south metro Project took 4 years; finished a year late

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The newly built tolled express lanes on C-470 across the south metro area are now open for testing, during which motorists can use the lanes for free.

The opening along a 12.5mile stretch of the busy freeway comes four years after work began on the $276 million project -- and a year after the originally forecast completion period of spring 2019.

The project added two westbound toll lanes between Interstate 25 and South Colorado Boulevard across Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch and Littleton, and one westbound lane from Colorado to South Wadsworth Boulevard, near Chatfield Reservoir in Jefferson County.

Eastbound, a single lane was added from west of the South Platte River near Santa Fe Drive to I-25.

Crews also rebuilt much of the original pavement along the route, improved on- and

In this August 2019 file photo, construction is underway on the C-470 express lanes project.

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The project was conceived as a way to address chronic commute-period traffic jams on the route, especially on the eastern stretch near I-25.

In 2016, when work began on the project, the Denver Regional Council of Governments said more than 100,000 vehicles were using the Wadsworth-to-1-25 segment

of C-470, and those numbers were forecast to grow 40% by 2035.

At the eastern end, the route connects with the E-470 tollway.

As of June 14, the lanes in both directions were open for free use. The test period is expected to extend into midAugust, at which time tolls will be charged on the new lanes.

The existing C-470 generalpurpose lanes — two in each direction -— will continue to

be free to use, but the Colorado Department of Transportation projects that travel on the new tolled lanes will be faster during congested periods.

Tolls will range from 65 cents to $3.60 along various segments of the route, depending on how far a driver travels and the time of day.

Motorists who don’t already have an ExpressToll account are encouraged to get a pass at expresstoll.com before tolling begins in August. Tolls will automatically be deducted from the ExpressToll account when a driver uses the toll lanes.

Drivers without an ExpressToll account will be billed at a higher toll rate -- 40% higher or more, CDOT says. Cameras will snap images of drivers’ license plates to identify who’s using the lanes for billing purposes.

On C-470, there will be no free carpool use of the express lanes. But motorcyclists can ride free, CDOT says.

Motorists can enter and exit the express lanes only at designated entrances and exits marked with a dashed white line.

According to CDOT, the project was financed in part with $110.6 million in state

and federal funding, and $10 million from Douglas County.

The rest comes from loans to be repaid through tolls, the agency said.

The project was designed and built by a partnership of Broomfield-based Flatiron Construction Corp. and Los Angeles-based AECOM. Two years after work began, the state and the contractors agreed to extend the completion date from spring 2019 to August of that year. When the new deadline arrived, completion was delayed again, with the contractors citing bad-weather challenges and CDOT at one point holding the contractors in default, citing what it called misleading statements.

During the lengthy construction period, motorists had to contend with narrow, twisting lanes and, in some cases, fast merges into freeway traffic from shortened on-ramps. Media accounts reported complaints of gravel on the roadway.

Much of the construction work took place at night, and residents of neighborhoods adjacent to the route could hear beeping equipment and other noise as the project progressed.

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Arapahoe County seeks relaxation of some pandemic limits

Request would affect mall, gyms, eateries, houses of worship

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Pointing to a slowing rate of added COVID-19 cases per day — and what the county called “ample hospital capacity” — Arapahoe County has asked the state public-health department for permission to tweak the state’s pandemic-fueled restrictions on gyms, houses of worship and restaurants.

The request also seeks to allow the Town Center at Aurora, the county’s only indoor mall, to reopen its doors, a news release announced.

The county board of commissioners submitted the request June 10 to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, which sets the state’s restrictions in public health orders, such as the previous stay-at-home or current safer-at-home orders.

County commissioners make up the governing body of a county, somewhat similar to city councils.

The push to allow for larger crowds and to open the mall garnered four “yes” votes June

SOME CITY LEADERS VOICE SUPPORT The mayor of Centennial and the city manager of Sheridan wrote letters included in Arapahoe County’s application to modify social distancing rules for certain businesses; the letters included some identical parts.

Arapahoe County and the communities in it represent the third most populous county in Colorado and one of the most diverse, the letters noted.

“Our local businesses are criti10, and the only other member, Commissioner Nancy Jackson, was absent and excused, according to the documents attached to the request.

What could change The county aims to adjust Colorado’s statewide rules under the safer-at-home order in regard to businesses in Arapahoe. Among many other specifics, the state’s rules include these: • Restaurants, as of late May, can host up to 50% of their posted occupancy limit, with no more than 50 patrons total — whichever is less — for indoor dine-in service. For indoor and outdoor seating, different groups must remain a minimum of 6 feet apart, and all employees must wear face coverings.

cal economic engines for metro Denver and the state,” wrote Centennial Mayor Stephanie Piko.

“Safely reopening the county in a phased manner, guided by local data and monitoring systems, is critical to ensure the emotional and economic health of our communities.”

The county discussed proposed changes with mayors and received general support, the county said in a statement.

• As of early June, worship houses can open to 50% of the posted occupancy limit indoors not to exceed 50 people — whichever is less — per room, while meeting the 6-foot distancing requirements between non-household members.

• Also as of early June, gyms can hold up to 25% capacity, or 50 people — whichever is fewer — per room, as long as people can stay 6 feet apart.

Arapahoe County seeks to raise the crowd limits as follows: • Allow restaurants to offer food or beverage for on-premises consumption up to 50% of the posted occupancy code with patrons spaced 6 feet apart between seats at different tables.

• Allow houses of worship to open to 50% of the posted

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• Allow gyms to open to 50% of the posted occupancy code with people spaced 6 feet apart, ensuring a minimum of 28 square feet per person.

Bringing mall back Under Colorado’s safer-athome order, indoor malls may not open to the public for entry, although retailers operating in indoor malls that have their own entrance from the outside may allow the public inside.

The county proposes to allow its only indoor mall -- the Town Center at Aurora, near East Alameda Avenue and Interstate 225 -- to open with a slew of precautions.

Those include limiting daily visitors to 30% of building capacity, with one person per 55 square feet; reducing hours to 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday to ensure thorough cleaning; and to “consider offering special hours of operation for vulnerable individuals,” the request says.

The tweaks Arapahoe County is seeking are called a “variance” from the state’s rules. Variances allow counties that are not experiencing a high rate of COVID-19 trans-

mission to tailor policies to local conditions, according to the state public-health department.

The county’s request for malls came with restrictions similar to Jefferson and Douglas counties, according to an Arapahoe County news release. Jefferson and Douglas — along with numerous other counties statewide — have been granted variances.

For a county’s plan to be considered, the area’s local public health agency must endorse the plan, local hospitals must verify that they have capacity to serve all people needing their care, the county commissioners must vote to adopt the plan and counties with sovereign tribal nations must obtain a letter of support from tribes.

Although Arapahoe County has one of the highest COVID-19 case counts in Colorado, it has seen a declining trend in daily case numbers since hitting a peak in early May, the news release notes.

The county has implemented local measures to contain the virus, including increased testing and contact tracing in partnership with the TriCounty Health Department, the public health agency for Arapahoe, Adams and Douglas counties.

Virtual Juneteenth Music Festival will be celebration of freedom Event will present full day of online programming STAFF REPORT

A full day of online programming that includes panels, performances, a marketplace and the Dream Big awards will make up Denver’s newly imagined virtual Juneteenth Music Festival.

The 2020 online festival will take place June 18 on www.JuneteenthMusicFestival.com.

According to a news release, the goal of the festival is to educate the larger population about the American milestone and mobilize to make Juneteenth a national holiday.

The Dream Big awards honor individuals who have set high standards for achievement in business, education, arts, and service, as well as community activists, leaders and entrepreneurs who dream big enough to have a positive impact on their communities and the African American community as a whole, the release said.

This year’s recipients include Joy Ann Reid, of the “Reid This Reid That” Podcast and MSNBC; Tiffany Aliche, “The Budgetnista”; Chanel Turner, founder of The Black Owned Wine and Spirits Festival; and John Burns, founder of Icon Talks.

The 2020 Virtual Juneteenth Music Festival acknowledges the importance of the arts and the role music played in communication among enslaved African Americans. This year’s platform is a global stage for musicians, vocalists and artists to celebrate the importance of art, storytelling and inclusion.

The full day of programming will include live content such as a women’s panel, LGBTQ panels, an “Icon Chat” with Sen. Rhonda Fields and more celebrating the African American and Black experience and Juneteenth history.

Historically, Juneteenth takes place in the historic Five Points neighborhood of Denver and is the largest Juneteenth celebration in the country.

Presenter JMF Corp takes on the challenge of continuing this tradition amidst social distancing guidelines.

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2020 primary: Democratic race for district attorney Winner will face Republican John Kellner in November

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Two Democrats — Amy Padden and Matt Maillaro — are facing off in the party’s June 30 primary for district attorney in the 18th Judicial District.

The winner will face unopposed Republican John Kellner in November’s general election. Ballots were Padden being mailed to voters starting June 8.

The judicial district encompasses Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties. The winner in November will succeed current DA George Brauchler, who is term limited.

Colorado Community Media submitted these questions to the candidates. At press time, despite repeated requests, Maillaro had not submitted a response, so only Padden’s replies are shown here.

Amy Padden Party: Democrat Hometown: Aurora Website: amypadden.com What makes you the best choice for this office?

Both my opponents work for our current DA in leadership roles. I’m the candidate to bring change from the outside. Moreover, I’m the candidate with substantial, hands-on experience actually implementing criminal justice reform. I started an adult diversion program in another office, which I built from the ground up. These programs divert non-violent offenders from court, instead connecting them with mental health and substance abuse treatment and tools to turn their lives around, while at the same time repairing the harm to their communities. When they complete the program, charges are dismissed, and they’re not saddled with a felony record.

What would you say is the most important single issue facing the next 18th Judicial District Attorney?

Racial inequities. The 18th Judicial District is the most diverse district in the state and includes Aurora, which is my home. But we know that traditional policing and prosecution practices — such as profiling, stop and frisk, and mandatory minimums — disproportionally affect people of color. The most recent, limited data available on the 18th Judicial District DA’s website shows that

blacks received prison sentences at a rate approximately 2.5 times their representation within the district. We need a DA who will address these inequities and implicit bias who is unafraid to take a hard look at data, share the results, and implement change.

If elected, what must you accomplish in order for you to consider your term a success?

I will implement meaningful alternatives to incarceration, including a robust Adult Diversion program that is far more inclusive than the small program currently in the office. I will also stand up a Community Engagement Office, building on my community relationships to establish a strong connection between the DA’s office and community stakeholders and re-establishing trust with marginalized communities. And, I will establish a Conviction Integrity Unit with teeth, unlike the current unit which consists of unpaid volunteers, whose review is limited to claims of actual innocence. Not surprisingly, it has found no instances of a wrongful conviction.

What is most needed in a district attorney tasked with overseeing a district serving more than 1 million people?

True leadership, willingness to listen, and experience to implement change. JD18 is extremely diverse, with people from all over the world and over 150 languages spoken. We know many of these people are not going to receive equal treatment under our current regime; we need someone who can bring real change.

I was mentored by a federal judge who declared mandatory minimums unconstitutional in the 90’s. I have served in leadership roles under John Walsh, Obama’s appointed U.S. Attorney. And I will continue the conversations I’ve been having with our communities about the changes that they want to see.

What is your stance on capital punishment and Colorado repealing the death penalty?

I am opposed to the death penalty and openly stated as much, before its repeal by our state legislature. We know the death penalty is not an effective deterrent, and we have witnessed cases where those sentenced to death have been exonerated. But we also know the death penalty cannot be fairly applied — it has been disproportionately sought and obtained against people of color. I support the Legislature’s repeal of, and will oppose efforts to reinstate, the death penalty. Its repeal will also prevent prosecutors from using it as a bargaining chip to obtain a life sentence, a tactic I’ve condemned.

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he world may never resume the same level of normalcy as prior to COVID-19. Therefore, we need to define what FINANCIAL the “new normal” STRATEGIES is and what that means for investors.

It may help to determine what is temporary and what is likely to last indefinitely. Perhaps social distancing and temperature taking is temporary, but no handshaking and Patricia Kummer increased online shopping are likely here to stay for a long time.

Consumer spending makes up 68%

There are also many industries benefiting from more people staying at home. Internet entertainment, online shopping, gaming and streaming services are all increasing. Home office supplies, computers, cameras and inhome cooking items have all profited from us staying at home more.

Many of these are already obvious, but travel, sporting events, concerts and large gatherings remain unknown. According to Yale School of Medicine, as long as the virus exists, even at low levels, normal consumer behavior will be compromised. This leads to another perhaps silver lining in economic growth, through biotech, health care, testing, contact tracing and the race to create a vaccine.

Investors have a lot to process based on the level of uncertainty. What

of the economy.¹ Therefore, our spending habits on travel, entertainment and shopping will have a big impact on what our recovery looks like.

Recent stock market activity appears to be anticipating a healthy recovery. However, if that is not sustainable due to longer-lasting impacts of the economic shutdown, volatility will most likely continue.

One good example is working from home. Forty percent or more of workers could remain working from home, even after social distancing bans are lifted.² This equates to eating out less, lower car costs and little need for new apparel. The domino effect of that could be consolidation in retail stores and restaurants and higher gasoline prices due to lower demand. The true ripple effect can’t yet be determined.

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dealing with other personal situations that are causing heartache and stress. There are some very real and raw emotions coming from every direction as remaining healthy, financially stable, and feeling safe from harm are competing with the reality and expectations of justice and equality for all, and possibly the return of the coronavirus.

Our freedom of speech and freedom of expression has certainly been tested, stretched, and has even crossed the line in many cases.

Here is the hard question, if we are free to choose our words, why aren’t we choosing winning words when we speak with one another?

Even before the pandemic, the recession, or the issues raised by the Black Lives Matter movement, we seemed to be working ourselves up into a frenzy with our quick responses and heated replies. Building winning relationships within our families, our circle of friends, at work, across political aisles, and within society will never happen SEE NORTON, P15

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Overused words are, like, totally overused

Choosing our words wisely in a time of change n no time in history has it been more important to follow the guidance of choosing our words wisely. And I am not making that statement lightly or in reference to the sensitivity and divisiveness happening locally, nationally, or even globally right now. My belief WINNING has always been WORDS that we should choose our words wisely. And regardless of whom we are speaking with, make each word that we use a winning word.

Coming slowly out of quarantine Michael Norton and isolation, many of us have become very comfortable speaking our minds and sharing our opinions of the current environment we are living in as we all deal with the health-care fallout of the pandemic, the ensuing recession, and the issues raised by the Black Lives Matter movement. Many of us are also

will stick forever? What will contact tracing and surveillance testing do to consumer behavior? What good changes will improve our world? We have already seen pollution virtually disappear and family dinners become the norm. McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinsi recently stated, “The world is going to look different coming out of this crisis, and we expect that many of those changes are going to be enduring.” I suspect that digital transformation across every industry is not going to stop. Education, entertainment, sports and religion will forever be available at your fingertips.

Perhaps convention centers and arenas can be repurposed. There are a lot of things to sort out and it will take

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o you know someone who has a way with words? Or someone who no have way?

Lake Superior State University, located in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, has hosted an annual List of Banished Words from the Queen’s English for Mis-use, Overuse and General Uselessness QUIET the past 45 years. I DESPERATION for thought it was about time we had one around here.

You submitted “no problem,” “usual suspects,” “new normal,” “social distancing,” “tone deaf, “influencer,” “essential,” “synergy,” “these ones,” “marginalized,” Craig Marshall “outlier,” “rightSmith sized,” “down-sized,” “vibe,” “Seriously?,” “I know, right?,” “it is what it is,” “if memory serves,” and “snollygoster.”

Although “snollygoster” isn’t truly misused or overused, the history lesson Ann McWhite, Arvada, provided warrants a mention. “German immigrants

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described a mythical beast said to carry off children and poultry.” She added Harry Truman used the word “derogatorily” in reference to “politicians who make a show of public prayer.”

And, Bill O’Reilly “had a fondness for the word.”

“Literally” not only topped Lake Superior State’s list this year, it topped ours too.

Cathy Baldwin, Highlands Ranch, attended Lake Superior State when it was a college and submitted “whatnot” back s then. It was rejected. I promised her I would include it, even though Baldwin p acknowledged “whatnot” is a useless t Michigan word that hasn’t made it to t Colorado. i Iris Henderson, Lone Tree, cringes w every time she hears “cringeworthy.”

Correspondences with Maureen 2 Kasperek, Castle Rock, enlightened me about the French word “forte” and the Italian word “forte.” Spelled the same but pronounced differently.

Kasperek wrote, “The Italian word ‘forte’ (pronounced ‘for-tay’) should only be used as a term in music. The French

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word ‘forte’ (pronounced ‘fort’) is used to describe your strong suit or skillset.”

My strong suit is opposing silent letters. What if you named your kid or your dog with nothing but silent letters?

John Hazard, Centennial, submitted “agree to disagree,” and added, “It is one of the most dismissive responses you can say to another person.”

A number of readers share my dislike of “like,” a baleful, wicked, pernicious, dangerous, evil fungus that may

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with words of anger, resentment, violence, revenge, intolerance, or injustice.

Healing and winning relationships can never take place with competing sources of media who seem to have very different agendas and priorities.

Healing and rebuilding relationships of any kind occur when we use words of love, grace, mercy, kindness, gentleness, hope, encouragement, inspiration and forgiveness. And remember, we have free speech and the freedom of expression, and that we get to choose our words and how we express ourselves.

Whether we use those words or expressions in an email, in a text, over the phone, in a virtual meeting, in a social media post, at the local coffee shop, in a column or from a podium, we own our word choices and the effect and impact that they have on others, and in the

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some time.

Investors need to be patient but proactive. Have a plan and be ready to take advantage of the next opportunity if it fits with your goals. The world is changing and hopefully, much of it will be for the better.

1. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis; 2. CNBC.com, May 4 2020 Source: Yale, May 18, 2020 “What’s

have originated with 1950s beatniks.

Jerry Bennett, Highlands Ranch, reminded me that “Like, what’s happening?” is a line from “Alley Oop,” a 1960 one-hit wonder by the Hollywood Argyles.

Dana Oetting, Highlands Ranch, disapproves of “impact,” stating, “It seems that everything will have an impact, has been impacted, or is impacting. It’s enough to make a person have a `Here’s Johnny’ (Jack Nicholson) moment.”

Nancy Tengler, Highlands Ranch, disdains “curated,” which coincidentally appears this year on Lake Superior State’s list. Its frequent use in art galleries and museums has spilled over into other places, and Tengler wants it

to stop.

Whenever a commentator or a politician begins a sentence with “Look” or “Listen,” Parker’s William Danford gnashes his teeth.

Karen Yankus, Highlands Ranch, doesn’t care for “You guys.” I’m with her.

Franck, the waiter, asked, “You guys ready to order?” to a table of women.

Beverly Coleman, Englewood, wrote, “I have a friend who uses `actually’ constantly. I have made it into a drinking game. When I’m with her I pretend to take a drink every time she says it.”

Carol Leatherman, Castle Rock, no longer watches Dr. Phil because “he repeatedly pops in `Just sayin’ ” to

conclude a viewpoint.”

Both Carol and her husband Denny regret their beloved daughter uses the same expression far too often.

Mrs. Leatherman was the only reader who nominated words that should be used more often — not less often.

“I love you,” “please” and “thank you.”

Thanks to her, Michael Klee, Andi Johnson, Ken Mahrer, Kathy Skosich, Foster Bitton (great name) and 60 others.

long run, even the impact they can have on us personally.

What are winning words? Winning words are real, sincere, and based on our true beliefs. Winning words are not manipulative, fake, or meant to placate anyone. And yes, if you have read this column at any time for the past 12 years, you are already aware of how often I speak to the importance of the vocabulary we should use and the word bank we should keep handy when we communicate with one another. A word bank that is filled with words that speak to solutions, opportunity, benevolence, charity, generosity, positivity, justice and goodness.

The times we are living in call for each one of us to choose our words and choose them wisely. It is a time to be direct, authentic, and just. It is a time to stand behind our convictions, and I stand behind the conviction that the words we use can tear us apart, or they can be used to rebuild any relationship and even a society that is hurting, hurting as badly as our society is right now.

So how about you? How are the words that you are choosing to use affecting others? How are they impacting you personally? I would love to hear how you are choosing your words wisely at mnorton@tramazing.com and when we can fill our ears, minds, hearts, and mouths with the words of love and kindness and love and forgiveness, it re-

ally will be a better than good week and help us all to get on the path of healing and recovery.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Help prevent suicide in America In this time of uncertainty, it is especially important to take care of our mental health. That is why, on June 22, I will be taking part in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s virtual 2020 Advocacy Forum. As part of the event, I along with thousands of advocates across the country will be reaching out to members of Congress to urge their support of the suicide prevention legislation and policies that we know can save lives.

I will be asking for: • Increased federal funding for suicide research • Continued support for suicide prevention programs and resources for Veterans and Service Members

• Passage of the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act (H.R. 4194/S. 2661), making 988 the future, easyto-remember phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Several of my friends and/or family members have taken their own lives — and I hope we can do something to prevent this in the future.

Join me by contacting your members of Congress and asking them to support these policies, and visit afsp. org/advocacy to learn more about AFSP’s advocacy and how YOU can make an impact in your community.

Together, we are saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.

Bob Siegel Littleton

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@ comcast.net.

Michael Norton is the grateful CEO of Tramazing.com, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator to businesses of all sizes.

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Chris grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where her family had settled for several generations. Chris met her husband of 51 years in Albuquerque, New Mexico and the couple relocated to Colorado in 1975 with their daughter, where they have remained since. Chris obtained a B.S. in Psychology from Colorado State University and then an Ed.S in a007; School Psychology Name: Depth: 8from in; Ad the University of Northern Colorado.

Obituary House Account She went on to become a nationally certified neuropsychologist specializing in working with juveniles. Chris

was a School Psychologist for 28 years in the Sheridan, Jefferson County, and Denver Public School Districts, respectively.

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ndependence Day is still on the calendar for July 4 -- but this year’s holiday marking the nation’s birth won’t look like past celebrations.

Many of the usual community Independence Day celebrations have been canceled across the Denver metro area due to the state’s public health orders banning large gatherings of 10 or more, among various ongoing precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

For that matter, communities have canceled most large events scheduled through the end of summer. Some remain hopeful late-summer events will return by August.

But that doesn’t mean that Independence Day will fizzle this year.

Here’s what to expect on the Fourth in several of the area’s communities, with plans subject to change on short notice.

Arvada: Porch Fest The City of Arvada is working with the National Porch Placemaking campaign, an effort encouraging people to decorate the fronts of their houses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The city is asking residents to adorn their front porches and driveways with patriotic decorations.

Residents can compete in an online competition using the hashtag #ArvadaPorchFest on social media or by emailing neighborhoods@arvada. org. The winner will be awarded a prize.

Golden: Virtual festival Golden lost this year’s edition of its beloved, longstanding Buffalo Bill Days due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Golden Lions Club is determined to hold its annual Fourth of July Festival — albeit virtually.

The Golden Lions announced via Facebook it will be holding a Facebook Live event to give residents a show from the comfort of their homes.

The virtual Fourth of July Festival will begin at 9 a.m. Lions Club members will talk about projects they’ve done in the community over the years. Live bands will play and those tuning in can participate in virtual contests.

Local participating restaurants will be serving special dishes and Lions Club members will be at those restaurants handing out items for kids. The all-day affair ends with a recorded firework show from a previous year.

Lakewood: Porch Fest The city canceled its annual Fourth

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Fireworks light up the sky above Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood in July 2019. Most metroDenver communities have canceled this year’s Independence Day fireworks displays, but many are offering alternative events to celebrate the Fourth.

COURTESY OF CITY OF LAKEWOOD ebrations announced. of July parade, which The annual festival marches down Lake that takes place at Avenue and culCornerstone Park minates in a day-long party in Littleton each year has been at Lakewood Park. But canceled due to COVID-19.

Lakewood is And orgacalling on nizers of residents to the annual deck their Western Welhouses in come Week red, white announced and blue for June 11 the a citywide event is cancompetition.

The contest celed. goes beyond dressing up the Highlands Ranch: Virtual 5K house. In a Facebook post, event The annual Highlands Ranch Community organizers encourage residents to do Association Independence Day nice things Minutes after the official start, 5K has gone for each four legged runners were allowed to begin virtual. other and the Highlands Ranch Independence Day 5k Race in The HRCA dress up in 2019. This year’s race will be staged virtually. canceled the their favorite PAUL DISALVO 5K for in-person patriotic outfit. running due to COResidents can enter VID-19, but currently regisin the contest by using the tered participants have the option to hashtag #LakewoodTogether for a be credited. chance to win a virtual medal and be Those interested in participating in featured on the city’s social media the virtual race can sign up through platforms on July 4. Those feeling the HRCA website. Once signed up, especially patriotic should dress up, participants can print out their race the city says. bib and run the race whenever they want, within a two-week window of Littleton and Englewood: Canceled the July 4 race.

This year’s combined Littleton and Runners can choose to run on a Englewood fireworks celebration was treadmill, outdoors, on a trail or in canceled and, at press time, there a circle around their house. Particiwere no city-wide or area-wide cel-

Parker: Porch Party The Town of Parker is hosting a porch party July 4. Residents are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs, grills, fire pits and picnic necessities to the front porch for a town-wide outdoor party. The event was created to celebrate while social distancing. Residents can participate in their front lawns, driveways, porches or balconies to socialize while being socially-distant minded.

Various contests will take place throughout the Parker Porch Party Series. Residents can participate by taking a photo or video of their party and sending it to the town by 8 a.m.

July 6. For more information, visit ParkerOnline.org.

Parker’s Porch Party Series began May 18 to celebrate high school graduates. The next porch party the town has organized is for the first day of summer, June 20. Two other parties are scheduled, one for the last week of July and a second welcoming the new school year.

Lone Tree: Stay tuned City of Lone Tree officials canceled its annual Fourth of July celebration at Sweetwater Park due to limitations on group gatherings, budget constraints and safety concerns.

The city announced June 8 in a news release that the Independence Day fireworks display and celebration are canceled.

City officials are coming up with alternative ways to celebrate Independence Day, according to the release, and the city will notify residents and businesses once plans are final.

What about fireworks?

According to a June 8 post on the town Facebook page, Castle Rock still plans to stage a fireworks show on July 4 at about 9:30 p.m., weather permitting. The town website says the fireworks will be launched from Santa Fe Quarry Mesa, located south of The Meadows, above Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course. “This year, we recommend viewing the fireworks from your home or neighborhood if possible,” the website says. Full details are at crgov.com/fireworks.

That makes Castke Rock an outlier in the metro area. According to a list compiled by KUSA-9News and updated June 11, these area communities have canceled their usual July 4 fireworks shows: Arvada, Aurora, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Englewood, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Lafayette, Lakewood, Littleton, Lone Tree, Louisville, Northglenn, Parker, Thornton, Westminster.

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Local author honored for collection of stories

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entennial author Emily Wortman-Wunder, who lives near Koelbel Library, won in the recent Colorado Book Awards contest, sponsored by Colorado Humanities, in the category of Best Short Story Collection for “Not a Thing to Comfort You.” Descriptive words: “From a highway death on SONYA’S an isolated peak to the intrigues of a SAMPLER small town orchestra, this debut collection explores how nature, damaged, fierce and unpredictable, worms its way into lives ...”

This book also won the Iowa Short Fiction Award.

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Weekends on Main “Weekends on Main” in downtown Littleton promise some pleasant evenings out for dinner and a stroll. It’s a good idea to make a reservation at your restaurant of choice. There will be chairs and tables on sidewalks and in the street. (Parking on side streets, which will be open across Main, we’re told.)

Malley Senior Recreation Center Malley Senior Recreation Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St. in Englewood, sug-

gests you make an appointment when you want to visit there to use the gym and other facilities. Open Monday to Thursday, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 9 p.m.

(Cleaning from 1 to 4.). 303-762-2660.

Western Welcome Week Western Welcome Week’s dates are Aug. 7 to 16 and the popular art and craft show in downtown Littleton is scheduled to happen on the 16th. Many have reserved booth space, and more space is available, according to organizer Cindy Murphy. Whether there will be a parade is still under discussion, according to Murphy. (We suspect probably not, given the logistics and numbers of kids involved.) Stay tuned for other WWW news. 303-794-4870.

Library chat Littleton’s Bemis Library has started an online chat service. See Bemis.marmot.org. Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can chat with a librarian about titles and recommendations, request books and make an appointment to pick up at the back door. Summer reading programs have begun and children and adults may join in. Check online about book clubs. Arrange for curbside pickup here and at Douglas County and Arapahoe County Libraries and Englewood Library. Returned books will be quarantined for three days until they’re safe to handle again.

Town Hall doings Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St. in Littleton, will have a person in the box office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Operations suspended otherwise at present.

303-794-ARTS. Greenwood Village artist Artist Patricia Aaron of Greenwood Village has her art displayed at Space Gallery, 400 Santa Fe Drive, Denver.

Space will open a new exhibit on July 10.

Keep your eyes open (Original art is a great gift for a graduate, a mom or dad, a birthday at any age ... Look for it this summer.)

Curtis Center Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Road in Greenwood Village, offers a variety of classes and workshops for kids and adults. Call 303-797-1779 or go online to www.greenwoodvillage.com/ Directory.aspx?did=97.

Up CVA way CVA, Metro State University’s great gallery at 965 Santa Fe Drive, will open a new exhibit July 31 to Oct. 17, “The Walls Between Us.” Depot Art Gallery The Depot Art Center in Littleton fea-

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tures a member show online. We haven’t yet heard about the Littleton Fine Arts Guild’s plans for Western Welcome Week, but hope perhaps the Depot can be open by then??? See depotartgallery. org.

That windy day Paris Street Market was pretty much blown away on the first Saturday in June at Aspen Grove, but we’ll hope for a better July show.

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Colorado Book Award winners announced Authors give readings in event staged on Facebook Live STAFF REPORT

Colorado Book Award winning authors read from their works at a Facebook Live celebration event that was watched by more than 1,000 viewers on May 30.

Special guests were Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book Board Chair Thor Nelson, a partner at Holland & Hart LLP; and Larry Ryckman, managing partner of The Colorado Sun. Sponsored by Outskirts Press and The Colorado Sun, the Colorado Book Awards recognize contributions by Colorado authors, editors and illustrators in 16 categories.

Learn more at coloradohumanities. org, or call 303-894-7951.

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Golf coach ready to get in the swing of things

Burdick hopes players are taking advantage of courses being open

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Littleton High School boys golf coach Kevin Burdick hopes his players are taking advantage of the fact that golf courses around the Denver area are open.

“I’ve had contact with players, it’s difficult, but I’ve seen a couple players at the golf course with their dad or whoever,” said Burdick. “All the courses are open, some are fully open, some you can’t go into the pro shop and there are restrictions, but golf courses are now open so they should be out there.

“You can do that fairly safe with social distancing and maintaining your space from other people with minimum touching of things. So hopefully they are out there playing. The email I sent out to them and their parents was obviously with their permission, and mom and dad, if they think it is safe, get on out and hit some balls and start playing.”

Burdick, who is also coach of the Lions’ girls golf team and a teacher at the school, has been dealing the COVID-19 pandemic since last spring.

“We haven’t seen anything like this since the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic,” said Burdick. “I know it is causing basically everything to shut down. It was a strange way to finish the school year last spring. It was very bizarre. We still don’t know what next school year is going to look like.

“The district is putting together plans as we speak. They should have ideally at least three different game plans for starting school, as normal, online, or some kind of hybrid mix.

I’m not sure what it will look like.”

He can’t say for sure what high school golf will look like if it starts in August.

“You saw CHSAA (Colorado High School Activities Association) put sports together in tiers,” he said.

“Golf is in a tier one category, meaning that we might be able to start golf on time because again of the social distancing and it is less likely to spread illnesses than, say, football or basketball with physical contact.

“I’m going to send an email out to the kids and parents updating them on `here’s the latest from CHSAA so let’s prepare to start on time Aug. 4.’ But things can change tomorrow with the state of this illness.”

Burdick, who had a young boys team last year, is looking forward to this season if golf gets the OK to tee it up.

“This is something beyond our control so we should follow the safe-

Littleton golfer Emmett Loomis was the team’s best golfer last season as a sophomore and coach Kevin Burdick expects Loomis to be the team’s ace again this season if the golf season starts as scheduled.

COURTESY PHOTO ty guidelines, avoid big crowds and try to make the best that we can out of this mess,” he said. “The CHSAA can come up with all the plans they want, but if school districts aren’t going to have in-class sessions, that puts a kibosh on their sports plans, I assume. There are a lot of unknowns and things can quickly change.”

Burdick will have a more experienced team this season with three

seniors, a junior and a bunch of sophomores, plus freshmen who plan to try out for the team.

Keegan Gore, Tanner Cikaluk and Anders McCarthy are the Littleton seniors and junior Emmett Loomis returns as the team’s No. 1 player from a year ago.

“Hopefully we will be more competitive than last year’s young group of guys,” said Burdick. “I’m looking so much towards the season.”

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High-profile coach stays optimistic Creek’s Logan ready to guide team after 2019 state football title

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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ave Logan is accustomed to the situation he’s going to be facing this season, but with a few more complications created by the COVID-19 pandemic that have confused things.

Logan has been a head Colorado high school football coach for the past 26 years and has coached eight teams from four different schools to state championships.

He hopes to be starting his eighth season as Cherry Creek’s coach in three months after the Bruins won their second state title over the last six years with a 14-0 season during the 2019 campaign.

Logan has a simple answer when asked what he tells players returning off state title teams as they prepare for the next season as defending champs.

“That’s pretty simple, as far as I’m concerned,” said Logan, who SEE LOGAN, P23

Dave Logan, coach of the defending Class 5A champion Cherry Creek football team, has emphasized to his players that last season is over and it will have no relevancy on what happens if the 2020 season is played.

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June 18, 2020J

Police accountability bill gets final approval Gov. Polis had signaled support for the sweeping measure

BY MICHAEL KARLIK COLORADO POLITICS

In a bipartisan vote of 52-13, the Colorado House of Representatives gave final approval June 12 to a package of reforms to disclose, deter and discipline excessive uses of force by police officers, an effort to halt further slayings at the hands of law enforcement.

“There’s nothing new about black and brown Coloradans feeling a target on their backs,” said House Speaker K.C. Becker, D-Boulder. “It shouldn’t take viral videos of police brutality or massive protests all over the country to jolt us into action. But in any case, I’m glad we’re here now.”

Starting to cry, Becker addressed bill sponsor Rep. Leslie Herod, D-Denver, who handed Becker a tissue and patted her reassuringly on the back.

“Thank you for helping this body make history today,” Becker continued. “Today we’re honoring the memory of George Floyd and every other victim of police violence with action. We’re channeling our sympathy, our empathy, our sadness and our rage into making lasting change.”

With a final Senate vote approving House amendments June 13, the bill was sent to Gov. Jared Polis for his signature. Police earlier signaled his support.

Senate Bill 217, introduced in early June, contains several provisions discussed in recent years to address police use of force and accountability standards.

Among the provisions are mandated body-worn camera usage and disclosure of footage by local departments and the Colorado State Patrol, a ban on chokeholds, and the ability to sue officers directly for their conduct. An amendment added in response to the racial justice protests places limits on departments’ use of chemical agents and projectiles when handling protesters.

In the final House vote, 11 Republicans joined all Democrats in passing the measure.

Lawmakers acknowledged representatives of the families of De’Von Bailey and Elijah McClain, two black teenagers killed in Aurora and Colorado Springs, respectively, who were present in the chamber. House Majority Leader Alec Garnett, D-Denver, recognized that the repeated advocacy of protesters since the death of Floyd in Minneapolis police custody in late May spurred the legislature to act.

“In that moment where you’re about to see red, where you’re about to fire that pepper ball at the innocent by-

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The Colorado state Capitol in Denver. stander at the sidewalk, when you’re about to fire that rubber bullet at somebody who’s exercising their First Amendment rights, when you’re about to fire a bullet at somebody who’s running away because they are scared,” he said, “this bill is going to say, ‘Stop.

Nothing is worth taking that life.”

In addition to Democratic leaders, the House Minority Leader, Patrick Neville, R-Castle Rock, voted yes on SB217, despite being “100% against” the original draft.

“I can be a yes vote and still be absolutely disgusted by some of the comments and the graffiti outside of these walls,” said Neville. “I can be a yes vote and still support our men and women in blue.”

Bill sponsors consulted intensively with police, victim and local government groups while drafting and amending the bill.

During the second reading of SB217 on June 11, Rep. Rod Bockenfeld, RWatkins, lamented that rank-and-file officers did not have a bigger voice in the legislation. He read from an email he said he received from an officer, illustrating the difficult situation that a rookie officer may encounter of needing to call out superior officers’ misconduct.

If “a superior officer orders an officer to effect an arrest ... the officer must obey, and he is the one who will be personally liable if the arrestee sues,” Bockenfeld said, quoting the email. “When they follow the orders of a superior officer, the superior officer should be the one who assumes the liability. Or the officer should be able to refuse the order if it places him in legal jeopardy.”

Bockenfeld mentioned riot response as a scenario in which officers could be disciplined for not following orders or sued for following unreasonable directives for use of force, which he deemed a “no-win situation.”

Due to the complications of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ability of the General Assembly to pause its legislative session until a few weeks ago, lawmakers happened to reconvene around the same time as daily protests commenced at the state Capitol.

Colorado moved quickly to create an omnibus policing bill, the first such measure introduced after Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, although other states

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have seen individual bills or amendments to address the topic.

The debate was freighted with emotion, in particular because of the personal experiences of several legislators of color. Rep. Monica Duran, D-Wheat Ridge, spoke of her son, whom she alleged police profiled and harassed in Jefferson County unprovoked several years ago.

“They proceeded to beat him and beat him,” she recalled. “When he was thrown in the back of a police car, he wasn’t sure if he would live or die or what they were going to do with him.”

Tearing up while retelling the story, Duran said that when she and her husband went to bail out her son from police custody, “we saw many families coming in. Many sons and daughters that look like mine.” A lawyer later told her, “Mrs. Duran, this is nothing new.

This happens every night of the week.”

During the June 11 debate, Rep. James Coleman, D-Denver, delivered an impassioned speech asking Republican members to think of him as being just as easily the victim of police violence as was Floyd. Rep. Janet Buckner, D-Aurora, referenced his comments in her own plea to pass the bill.

“When I heard James speak last night, I heard my husband. My husband always said, ‘call it what it is,’” she said, referring to the late Rep. John Buckner, who she said was Coleman’s school principal. “And James called it what it is last night.”

Buckner said that every legislator has a constituent of color in their district, and implored lawmakers to “please keep them in mind.” Her comments appeared to sway the vote of at least one uncommitted member.

“If I vote yes, I’m voting for change,” said Rep. Richard Champion, R-Columbine Valley. “And if I say no, it feels very different, that I’m standing up for the police.” Champion said that he had been torn on how to vote, before acknowledging, “I didn’t know which way to vote until I listened to Rep. Buckner. Dear lady, you convinced me that it is time.”

On June 9, the Senate approved the bill on a widely-bipartisan vote of 32-1.

This story is from Colorado Politics, a statewide political and public policy news journal. Used by permission. For more, visit coloradopolitics.com.

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Colorado Legislature approves vaccination bill Senate Bill 163 is intended to boost immunization rates

BY MARIANNE GOODLAND COLORADO POLITICS

Lawmakers in the General Assembly have put to bed a two-year fight to boost the state’s last-in-the-nation track record on immunizations.

A final compromise on Senate Bill 163, which formalizes the state’s requirements on immunizations, was hammered out by a legislative conference committee June 13.

The House adopted the amendments, crafted by a conference committee, on a nearunanimous vote, but it didn’t result in any votes from the Republican side, and it passed on a party-line 41-24 vote. The Senate June 13 also adopted the report and re-passed the bill on a 20-13 vote.

“This is an important time to improve our immunization rates,” said Democratic Sen. Julie Gonzales of Denver, who sponsored the bill along with Republican Sen. Kevin Priola of Henderson.

Senate Bill 163 is intended

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to boost Colorado’s immunization rates. It continues to allow exemptions based on religious beliefs, medical reasons or personal beliefs.

It does, however, require parents who seek those exemptions for their children to either obtain a certification of medical exemption from a health care provider, sign a certificate for a non-medical exemption, or show proof they’re completed an online education module offered by

the state department of public health.

The measure also requires schools to publish their immunization rates.

The immunization bill, and another in 2019, have drawn hundreds of anti-vaccination opponents to the Capitol as well as filibusters from House Republicans. Anti-vaccination opponents have incorrectly stated the bill would require their children to be vaccinated in order to attend public

schools.

Sen. Owen Hill, a Colorado Springs Republican, in advocating against the bill, said the decision on immunizations should rest with parents.

“It is our job ... to tell parents, what’s the best way to protect the health of their children, and nobody cares about the health of children more than their parents.”

This bill takes an approach that the state knows best, Hill said.

Priola told the Senate the bill “gives the power to the parent to make the decision to opt-out” or follow through with educators and schools so that other children have an opportunity to be educated in a safe manner.

As amended by the conference committee, the bill gives broad latitude to home-schooled students, including those who attend private schools part-time.

Those students who would be exempted from the bill unless the private school requires those immunizations.

As a nod to opponents, House Democrats added an amendment allowing a petition clause that could put the issue in front of voters

in 2022. But the conference committee took the petition clause out.

The votes sent the bill to the desk of Gov. Jared Polis, who at press time was expected to sign it.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the nationwide average of kindergartners who received their measles, mumps and rubella vaccines for the 2018-19 school year was 94.2%.

Colorado’s rate was 87.4%, the worst in the nation. The percentage of students who have received the diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough vaccine, nationwide is 94.6%; Colorado, at 90.3%, puts the state 49th out of 50.

SB 163 sets a goal of 95% for the measles vaccine.

Colorado last had a measles outbreak last December. It’s not only a public health concern; it’s also a expensive one: the CDC reported in 2017 the public health cost to contain two unrelated cases in 2016 was more than $68,000.

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was a basketball and football player at the University of Colorado before playing nine seasons in the National Football League. “Last year was a great year. It’s something that the team and coaches will never forget.

“But it’s over. That’s part of the progress you work on during the off season and summer as you get ready for a new year. What was accomplished last year was nice but it has no relevancy of what will go on this year.”

Logan hasn’t had much of an opportunity to deliver his thoughts to his players.

“The guidelines per our school district have not allowed for any contact from coaches in person,” explained Logan. “I’ve been in touch a little bit with texting, phone calls and our coaches have been in touch with the individual positions they coach. So we are sitting tight and see where we go from here.

“It’s not really the norm, for sure.

If the world was not the way it is, we would have been working our first day (June 1) of summer camp. We had an eight-week camp, three days a week and every other Saturday, and then we give them a week off and then we start school. Obviously we will have to modify those plans this summer. We have sent our lifting routines and video stuff to the players. We’re being as proactive as we can possibly be without getting in-person interaction.”

Logan hopes the Cherry Creek school district, the state and Colorado High School Activities Association have several options for opening

school and activities.

“I’m still optimistic,” said Logan who is a radio personality and the play-by-play broadcaster of Denver Broncos games. “It’s important that in as safe as possible a way we get kids back to school. What the schedule would look like, I don’t know. It’s not the same for kids trying to learn online as it is in the classroom. The extracurricular activities are important for kids.

“They have already missed out on a spring’s worth of activities. I hope in some way or fashion we will be able to get them back in school. I’m optimistic whether modified or not, that we will be able to have some sort of football season.”

Quarterback Julian Hammond III, the Centennial League Player of the Year last season in both football and basketball, and cornerback Myles Purchase head the list of top returning players for the Bruins.

“We’ve got some guys returning,” said Logan. “We had a good mixture of seniors, juniors and sophomores last year. We’ll miss two handfuls of good high school football players, but we’ve got some guys coming back, and like any other year you expect some of those young guys that weren’t tested to step up and prove what they can do.

“That’s what happened last year.

We had a lot defensive kids coming back but not many offensive players.

We had two starters coming back on offense so a lot of those young ones had their first opportunities and took advantage of it. This year we have more of the veterans, so to speak, coming back on offense and more holes to fill on defense. Every single year it seems to work that way and every single year presents its own set of challenges.”

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0142-2020 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 13, 2020, 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) Colorado REO Properties LTD Original Beneficiary(ies) Tidiani LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Tidiani LLC Date of Deed of Trust November 18, 2019 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 16, 2020 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) E0007352 Original Principal Amount $55,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $67,767.58 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. See Attached Exhibit A Also known by street and number as: 1100 West Littleton Boulevard, #103 and #105, Littleton, CO 80120.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: C.R.S.§ 38-35-109(5) LEGAL DESCRIPTION, PRINCIPAL SUM, AND PROMISSORY NOTE DATE HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY SCRIVENER’S AFFIDAVIT RECORDED 2/28/2020 AT RECEPTION NO. E0025449 IN THE RECORDS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY. 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, 07/15/2020, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 5/21/2020 Last Publication: 6/18/2020 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 03/13/2020 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lacey S. Bryan #51908

Michelle S. Primo #54001 Wadsworth Garber Warner Conrardy, P.C. 2580 W. Main Street Suite 200, Littleton, CO 80120 (303) 296-1999 Attorney File # 1100 W LITTLETON BLVD 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 0142-2020 Exhibit A (legal description of subject property) Condominium Units 103 and 105, Littleton Office Condominiums, According to the Condominium Map, Recorded on November 20, 2001 Reception No. B1198513 in the Records of the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, Colorado and as Defined and Described in the Condominium Declarations for Littleton Office Condominiums, Recorded on November 20, 2001 Reception No. B1198514, in Said Records, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

More commonly known as: 1100 West Littleton Boulevard, #103 and #105, Littleton, Colorado 80120.

Legal Notice NO.: 0142-2020 First Publication: 5/21/2020 Last Publication: 6/18/2020 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2019 BUDGET LITTLETON VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the necessity has arisen to amend the 2019 budget of the Littleton Village Metropolitan District No. 2 (the “District”). A copy of the proposed 2019 amended budget is on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, where same is available for public inspection.

Such proposed 2019 amended budget will be considered at a special meeting to be held on June 23, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2019 amended budget, inspect the 2019 amended budget and file or register any objections thereto.

Due to Executive Order D 2020 091 Safer at Home and in the Vast, Great Outdoors issued

by Governor Polis on June 1, 2020, and Public Health Order 20-28 implementing the Executive Order, issued by the Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE) on April 26, 2020, as amended, this meeting will be held via teleconferencing and can be joined through the directions below: 1. To attend via Go To Meeting Videoconference, please go to: https://global.gotomeeting.com/ join/436498925 2. To attend via telephone, dial 1-571-317-3122 and enter the following additional information: Access Code: 436-498-925

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a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendant(s): OCTAVIO AMBRIZVEGA; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for W.J. BRADLEY MORTGAGE CAPITAL, LLC; AMERICU MORTGAGE a/k/a TOWNE MORTGAGE COMPANY; WINDCREEK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.; CYNTHIA D. MARES as the Arapahoe County Public Trustee; and SUE SANDSTROM as the Arapahoe County Treasurer COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated March 3, 2020, and C.R.S. §§ 38-38-101 to 401, by the Apple Valley East Condominium Association, Inc., the current holder of a lien recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on July 20, 2015, at Reception No. D5079418. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Condominium Declaration for Apple Valley East Condominiums recorded with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder on Condominium Declaration for Apple Valley East Condominiums, in Reception No. 1415965 at Book 2226 Page 205 (“Declaration”). The Declaration and notices as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of the Apple Valley East Condominium Association, Inc. - THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS – against the property legally described as follows: Condominium Unit C, Building 41, APPLE VALLEY EAST CONDOMINIUMS, according to the map recorded April 8, 1974 in Map Book 26 at Pages 30 to 33, inclusive and Supplements thereof, and the Condominium Declaration for APPLE VALLEY EAST CONDOMINIUMS recorded April 8, 1974 in Book 2226 at Page 205, and the Supplement thereto recorded October 7, 1974 in Book 2280 at Page 603 and Second Supplement recorded October 31, 1974 in Book 2286 at Page 494 and Third Supplement recorded November 21, 1975 in Book 2394 at Page 650, and Fourth Supplement recorded April 21, 1976 in Book 2439 at Page 454, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as 41 Newark Street, Unit C, Aurora, Colorado 80012.

You may have an interest in the real property being foreclosed, or have certain rights or suffer certain liabilities or loss of your interest in the subject property as a result of said foreclosure.

You may have the right to redeem the real property or you may have the right to cure a default under the instrument being foreclosed. The lien being foreclosed may not be a first lien. In this regard, you may desire and are advised to consult with your own private attorney.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur 10 o’clock a.m. on the 6th day of August, 2020, at the 13101 East Broncos Parkway, telephone (720) 874-3845. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements thereon, to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: LITTLETON VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO

All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at (720) 874-3845. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: David A. Parker, #35253, Moeller Graf, P.C., 385 Inverness Parkway, Englewood, CO 80112, telephone (720) 279-2568.

By: /s/ Denise Denslow, District Manager

Date: May 5, 2020

Legal Notice No. 523897 First Publication: June 18, 2020 Last Publication: June 18, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Tyler S. Brown Arapahoe County Sheriff County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2018CV030593 Division/Ctrm.: 202 Plaintiff(s): APPLE VALLEY EAST CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.,

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 523829 First Publication: June 11, 2020 Last Publication: July 9, 2020 Published in: Littleton Independent 750 W Hampden Ave, Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110 Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 S Potomac St #100 Centennial, CO 80112 In re: MARGARITA HUERTA-RODRIGUEZ, Petitioner and LUCIO CORONDO-ALMENDARIS, Respondent Attorney for Petitioner: LAW OFFICE OF M. EVAN SWEET M. Evan Sweet 5353 W. Dartmouth Avenue, Suite 504 Denver, Colorado 80227 Phone Number: (303) 980-8031 FAX Number: (303) 985-2403 Atty. Reg. #: 12949 Case Number: 20DR30304 SUMMONS FOR ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES To the Respondent named above this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case.

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

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

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

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

Notice: Colorado Revised Statutes §14-10-123, provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities by the Petitioner and Co-Petitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Order is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded automatic temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under §14-10-125, C.R.S. A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to §14-10124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final order, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date.

Automatic Temporary Injunction – By Order of Colorado law, you and the other parties: 1. Are enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; and 2. Are restrained from removing the minor child(ren) from the state without the consent of all parties or an Order of the Court modifying the injunction; and 3. Are restrained, without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of all other parties or an Order of the Court, from cancelling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance or life insurance that provides coverage to the minor child(ren) as a beneficiary of a policy.

If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you. /s/ M. Evan Sweet Date: 3/19/2020 M. Evan Sweet, #12949 ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER Legal Notice No.: 523883 First Publication: June 11, 2020 Last Publication: July 9, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT,

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112 Case Number: 2019CV030514 Plaintiff: THE HEATHER GARDENS ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation,

Defendants: PAMELA TREUL ATKINSON; SUE SANDSTROM AS TREASURER FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION. Plaintiff’s Attorney: Wendy E. Weigler, #28419 Gina C. Botti #42005 WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 Telephone: (303) 863-1870 Facsimile: (303) 863-1872 SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE

Under an Order Re: Settlement Stipulation with confession of Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered on May 10, 2019, in the above titled action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows: Original Lienee: Pamela Treul Atkinson Original Lienor: The Heather Gardens Association.

Current Holder of the evidence of debt: The Heather Gardens Association Date of Lien being foreclosed: September 27, 2018 Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed: October 1, 2018 County of Recording: Arapahoe Recording Information: D8097493 Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $5,017.83 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof: $11,372.12 Amount of Judgment entered May 10, 2019: $12,587.83 Description of property to be foreclosed:

THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY SITUATE IN LOT 1, BLOCK 1, HEATHER GARDENS, FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, TO-WIT:

PARCEL 1: AN UNDIVIDED 1/140TH INTEREST IN AND TO SAID LOT, SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS OF RECORD, INCLUDING SUCH EASEMENTS AS MAY BE SET OUT IN THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OF HEATHER GARDENS AS FILED OF RECORD, EXCLUDING ANY INTEREST IN THE BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT SITUATE ON SAID LOT AND BLOCK ABOVE DESCRIBED IN WHICH APARTMENT AND TOWNHOUSE UNITS ARE SITUATE EXCEPT THE INTEREST IN THE APARTMENT BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT HEREIN CONVEYED.

PARCEL 2: ALL OF THAT SPACE OR AREA WHICH LIES BETWEEN THE CEILING AND THE FLOOR AND THE WALLS OF THE APARTMENT AT 13500 EAST CORNELL AVE., APT. 207 (FOR CONVENIENT REFERENCE NUMBERED AS UNIT 25281 IN BUILDING NO. 206), NOW OR HEREAFTER CONSTRUCTED ON SAID LOT, SAID BUILDING BEING LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY AS SHOWN ON THE AREA PLAT PLAN FILED OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, RECORDED NOVEMBER 14, 1973 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 1392187.

PARCEL 3: AN UNDIVIDED 1/48TH INTEREST IN AND TO THE BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT THEREIN INSTALLED AND APPURTENANT THERETO WITHIN WHICH THE ABOVE DESCRIBED SPACE OR AREA IS LOCATED.

TOGETHER WITH: (1) THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE PATIOS AND BALCONIES, AIR CONDITIONERS OR OTHER APPLIANCES WHICH PROJECT BEYOND THE SPACE OR AREA ABOVE DESCRIBED AND CONTIGUOUS THERETO. (2) A RIGHT OF WAY, IN COMMON WITH OTHERS, FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO AND FROM THE PROPERTY ABOVE DESCRIBED. (3) THE RIGHT TO USE STAIRS, HALLS, PASSAGE WAYS AND OTHER COMMON AREAS IN THE BUILDING DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 2 ABOVE IN COMMON WITH OTHER OWNERS OF SUCH BUILDING, INCLUDING THEIR AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES AND INVITEES. (4) THE RIGHT TO USE COMMON AREAS IN SAID LOT IN COMMON WITH OTHER OWNERS OF SPACE OR AREAS IN BUILDINGS NOW OR HEREAFTER CONSTRUCTED IN SAID LOT, EXCEPT THE USE OF COMMON AREAS LOCATED IN BUILDINGS OTHER THAN THAT

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Public Notices DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 2 ABOVE, INCLUDING THEIR AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES AND INVITEES. (5) THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE AND OCCUPY PARKING STALL NO. 115 IN PARKING LOT NO. 2, LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY AS SHOWN ON THE PROPOSED AREA PLAT PLAN FILED OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, SHOWING THE LOCATION OF THE ABOVE NUMBERED STALL, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Commonly known as 13500 E. Cornell Avenue, #207, Aurora, CO 80014.

THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AS DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN. THE LIEN BEING CLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing.

THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sheriff will, at 10 o’clock A.M., on August 13, 2020, at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, Civil Unit, located at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80112, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE.** Inquiries regarding this Sheriff’s Sale must be directed to the Civil Unit of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, telephone 720-874-3845.

DATED at Centennial, Colorado this 19th day of May, 2020.

Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 523854 First Publication: June 18, 2020 Last Publication: July 16, 2020 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2019CV31267 Division: 202 Plaintiff(s): WILLOW TRACE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. I HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendant(s): SHEILA LANG; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC.; CITIMORTGAGE, INC.; SUE SANDSTROM, as the Arapahoe County Treasurer; and SUE RYDEN as the Arapahoe County Public Trustee COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order For Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated December 24, 2019, and C.R.S. §§ 38-38-101 to 401, by the WILLOW TRACE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation, the current holder of a lien recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on February 17, 2015, at Reception No. D5015077. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Willow Trace Subdivision NO. 1 recorded with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder on July 27, 2000, in Reception No. B0091448 (“Declaration”). The Declaration and notices as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of the WILLOW TRACE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation - THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS – against the property legally described as follows: Lot 23, Block 13, Willow Trace Subdivision Filing No.1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Also known as 4747 South Ireland Court, Aurora, CO 80015.

You may have an interest in the real property being foreclosed, or have certain rights or suffer certain liabilities or loss of your interest in the subject property as a result of said foreclosure.

You may have the right to redeem the real property or you may have the right to cure a default under the instrument being foreclosed. The lien being foreclosed may not be a first lien. In this regard, you may desire and are advised to consult with your own private attorney.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10 o’clock a.m. on the 16th day of July, 2020, at the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters Building, 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, 720-874-3845. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements thereon, to the highest bidder. Plaintiff

makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 720-874-3845. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: David A. Parker, #35253, Moeller Graf, P.C., 385 Inverness Parkway, Englewood, CO 80112, telephone (720) 279-2568.

OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE**.

All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at (720) 874-3845. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: David A. Parker, #35253, Moeller Graf, P.C., 385 Inverness Parkway, Englewood, CO 80112, telephone (720) 279-2568.

Date: May 12, 2020 Tyler S. Brown, Sheriff County of Arapahoe

Date: April 21, 2020

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff

Tyler S. Brown Arapahoe County Sheriff County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

Legal Notice No.: 523843 First Publication: June 18, 2020 Last Publication: July 16, 2020 Published In: Littleton Independent, 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225, Englewood, Colorado 80110

By: Sgt. Trent Steffa, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 523800 First Publication: May 21, 2020 Last Publication: June 18, 2020 Published in: Littleton Independent 750 W Hampden Ave, Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110

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CNS-3368682# Legal Notice No.: 523877 First Publication: June 11, 2020 Last Publication: June 18, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Sheriff Sale

Notice to Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Oliver Wilson Dennehy, a/k/a Oliver W. Dennehy, a/k/a Wilson Dennehy, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30486 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before October 18, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Person Giving Notice: Elizabeth Dennehy 1055 S. Fillmore Way Denver, CO 80209 Legal Notice No. 523894 First Publication: June 18, 2020 Last Publication: July 2, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2019CV030619 Division/Ctrm.: 402

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Joyce Louise Bradshaw, a/k/a Joyce L. Bradshaw, a/k/a Joyce Bradshaw, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR347

Plaintiff(s): HAMPDEN HILLS AT AURORA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendant(s): LAKISHA RANKIN; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; LOAN SIMPLE, INC.; COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; SUE SANDSTROM, as the Arapahoe County Treasurer; and SU RYDEN as the Arapahoe County Public Trustee

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 12, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated January 30, 2020, and C.R.S. §§ 38-38-101 to 401, by the Hampden Hills at Aurora Homeowners Association, the current holder of a lien recorded with the County of Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder on August 15, 2017, at Reception No. D7092903.

The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Cinnamon Village II recorded with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder on November 10, 1980, in Reception No. R2017694 (“Declaration”). The Declaration and notices as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of the Hampden Hills at Aurora Homeowners Association - THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS – against the property legally described as follows: LOT 24, BLOCK 1, HAMPDEN HILLS AT AURORA SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 9, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as 3834 South Genoa Circle, Unit A, Aurora, CO 80013.

You may have an interest in the real property being foreclosed, or have certain rights or suffer certain liabilities or loss of your interest in the subject property as a result of said foreclosure. You may have the right to redeem the real property or you may have the right to cure a default under the instrument being foreclosed. In this regard, you may desire and are advised to consult with your own private attorney.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 a.m. on August 13, 2020, at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, telephone (720) 874-3845. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the real property described above, and the improvements thereon, to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. **BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH

Sharon Leah Zimmerman c/o Smith & Mitchell, LLC Attorneys for Personal Representative 4 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite 100 Littleton, CO 80120 Legal Notice No. 523902 First Publication: June 18, 2020 Last Publication: July 2, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Larry G. Lienemann, aka Larry Lienemann, aka Larry GeRoe Lienemann, Deceased Case Number: 20 PR 162 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before October 13, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michelle R. Like Personal Representative 2207 Crestwood Drive Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 Legal Notice No. 523885 First Publication: June 11, 2020 Last Publication: June 25, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mark Etchason, aka Mark D. Etchason, aka Mark Douglas Etchason, Deceased Case Number: 19PR285 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 2, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Nancy Etchason, Personal Representative 5856 S. Lowell Blvd. Unit #32- #149 Littleton, CO 80123 Legal Notice No.: 523875 First Publication: June 4, 2020 Last Publication: June 18, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JAMES F. BAKER, Deceased

Case Number: 19PR30991 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of ARAPAHOE County, Colorado on or before October 19, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ Carolyn M. Baker Personal Representative c/o Miller & Law, P.C., 1900 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, Colorado 80120 Legal Notice No. 523896 First Publication: June 18, 2020 Last Publication: July 2, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Debra K. Zanetell, Deceased Case Number: 20PR30458 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before October 5, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kerry Walter Personal Representative 12082 E Ford Circle Aurora, CO 80012 Legal Notice No.: 523872 First Publication: June 4, 2020 Last Publication: June 18, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert L. Pritchard, a/k/a Robert Lewis Pritchard, a/k/a Robert Pritchard, Deceased Case Number: 20PR30462 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before October 18, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

David Lee Pritchard and Robert M. Pritchard Co-Personal Representatives c/o Smith & Mitchell, LLC Attorneys for Co-Personal Representatives 4 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite 100 Littleton, CO 80120 Legal Notice No. 523899 First Publication: June 18, 2020 Last Publication: July 2, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Anthony W. Fulton, a/k/a Anthony William Fulton, Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR 30509 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado or on or before October 19, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Cheryl Ann Rose, Personal Representative 1661 S. Emporia Ct. Aurora, CO 80247 Legal Notice No. 523886 First Publication: June 18, 2020 Last Publication: July2, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kathryn E. Howell, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR030534 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado or on or before October 18, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jean E. Howell, Personal Representative 56 Harvest Circle Lincoln, MA 01773 Legal Notice No. 523888 First Publication: June 18, 2020 Last Publication: July 2, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No.: 523868 First Publication: June 4, 2020 Last Publication: June 18, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of KATHLEEN LORRAINE HARRIS a/k/a KATHLEEN L. HARRIS, a/k/a KATHLEEN HARRIS and KATHY HARRIS, Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR 30404

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative, or to: The District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before October 19, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mary Bartley, Personal Representative 6201 Mitchell Avenue SE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108 Legal Notice No. 523891 First Publication: June 18, 2020 Last Publication: July 2, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DANIEL ROSEL OAKES, aka DANIEL R. OAKES, aka DANIEL OAKES, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30557

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before November 15, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mulvihill & Fruhwirth, P. C. Cheryl Mulvihill Attorney to the Personal Representative 19751 East Mainstreet #330 Parker, CO 80138 Phone Number: 303-841-2752 Legal Notice No. 523898 First Publication: June 18, 2020 Last Publication: July 2, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lisa Marie Heyer, Deceased Case Number: 20 PR 165 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before October 19, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Barbara Eggar Personal Representative 1965 Newcombe Drive Lakewood, Colorado 80215 Legal Notice No. 523893 First Publication: June 18, 2020 Last Publication: July 2, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ruth Macias Cuaron, a/ka Ruth M. Cuaron, a/k/a Ruth Cuaron, Deceased Case Number: 20PR30492

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado or on or before October 19, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ovidio (Jake) J. Cuaron, Personal Representative c/o KATZ, LOOK & ONORATO, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80203 Legal Notice No. 523889 First Publication: June 18, 2020 Last Publication: July 2, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jeffrey A. Lents, also known Jeffrey Lents, also known as Jeff Lents, Deceased

Public Notice

Case Number: 2020PR30367

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert Karl Kingery, a/k/a R. Karl Kingery, a/k/a Karl Kingery, a/k/a Robert K. Kingery and Robert Kingery, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30485

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before October 5, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before October 4, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mary Lou Kingery Personal Representative 6693 S. Sycamore Street Littleton, CO 80120

Lynda Kay Lents, Personal Representative 12999 Banyon Circle Parker, CO 80134 Legal Notice No. 523880 First Publication: June 4, 2020 Last Publication: June 18, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

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Public Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Walter Craig Merrell, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR31104

5, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Margaret Ann Rick Personal Representative 13290 East Center Avenue

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before October 16, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lowell J. Arnold Jr., Deceased Case Number: 20 PR 146

Aurora, Colorado 80012 Legal Notice No.: 523874 First Publication: June 4, 2020 Last Publication: June 18, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Jennifer M. Hanson, Personal Representative c/o Smith & Mitchell, LLC Attorneys for Personal Representative 4 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite 100 Littleton, CO 80120

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ian Andrew Dickson Alexander, Deceased Case Number: 20PR148

Legal Notice No. 523900 First Publication: June 18, 2020 Last Publication: July 2, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before August 16, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Richard Dwayne Rick, aka Richard D. Rick, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30503

Frank William Alexander Personal Representative 6798 South Elizabeth Street Centennial, CO, 80122

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before October

Legal Notice No. 523890

First Publication: June 18, 2020 Last Publication: July 2, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before October 5, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michelle Zerr Personal Representative 1750 E. Jamison Place Centennial, Colorado 80122 Legal Notice No: 523873 First Publication: June 4, 2020 Last Publication: June 18, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on June 2, 2020, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Alan Emmanuel Chavez Castillo be changed to Daniel Chávez Castillo Case No.: 20 C 100218

First Publication: June 11, 2020 Last Publication: June 25, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Public notice is given on May 29, 2020, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

Legal Notice No: 523895 First Publication: June 18, 2020 Last Publication: July 2, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

The petition requests that the name of Julia Stephanie Zuniga be changed to Julia Stephanie White Case No.: 20 C 100222

PUBLIC NOTICE

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Legal Notice No. 523882 First Publication: June 11, 2020 Last Publication: June 25, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public notice is given on June 2, 2020, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

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The petition requests that the name of Jennifer Lynn Templeman be changed to Jennifer Lynn Davis Case No.: 2020 C 100208 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 523884

Littleton County Warrants Public Notice IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF LITTLETON CHARTER, SECTION 83(J), THE FOLLOWING IS A LISTING OF DISBURSEMENTS OVER $500.00 FOR THE MONTH APRIL 2020 VENDOR NAME

AMOUNT DESCRIPTION

3-D SPECIALTIES, INC 1,202.50 A & E TIRE 1,959.56 ADLER CONSULTING, LLC 731.25 ADOBE INC 599.88 AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES WCR INC 1,965.01 AIR SCIENCE 3,090.00 ALARM SPECIALISTS INc 10,378.20 ALFRED BENESCH & COMPANY 20,800.45 ALLEN, ASHLEY ERIN 1,500.00 ALSCO 594.87 UNIFORMS AMAZON.COM 4,864.66 ANKMAR/PACE DOOR SERVICE 1,154.00 AON CONSULTING, INC 5,833.33 APPLE.COM 13,940.00 ARISTAR GROUP 620.40 AYTU BIOSCIENCE 2,500.00 BACKUPIFY 637.50 BATTERIES PLUS 748.29 BEAR COMMUNICATION INC. 25,082.50 BEVERLY HILLS GLASS, INC 11,498.40 BOHANNAN HUSTON INC. 29,770.68 BRINKS INC 778.21 BUCKEYE INTERNATIONAL, INC 966.02 CANNON COCHRAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES 1,407.91 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC 1,457.87 CAREHERE LLC 9,250.95 CARTEGRAPH SYSTEMS INC 7,875.00 CDW GOVERNMENT 1,473.40 CENTURYLINK 5,345.89 CHOICE SCREENING, INC. 549.40 CIGNA HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 257,758.70 CIRSA 123,797.70 INSURANCE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD 1,033,021.00 CLEARWATER DIRECT MARKETING SOLUTIONS 1,291.33 CODE CONSULTANTS INTERNATIONAL, INC 1,781.25 COLORADO CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES 1,105.36 COLORADO DEPT OF REVENUE 1,038.86 COLORADO MECHANICAL SYSTEMS INC. 9,717.10 COLORADO MOTOR VEHICLES 525.00 COLORADO PAINT COMPANY 17,251.90 COLORADO TREE COALITION 7,807.50 COMCAST 10,597.01 CUES, INC 3,950.00 DAVID J. COLE & ASSOCIATES 3,500.00 DELL 40,312.66 DELTA DENTAL PLAN OF COLORADO 5,612.57 DENVER REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS 3,840.00 DENVER WATER 2,861.45 DUKE’S ROOT CONTROL INC 800.00

TRAFFIC & STREET SIGNS TIRES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE ASPHALT & PAVING MATERIALS SUPPLIES REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ART SHOW PRIZE SUPPLIES REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES COMPUTER EQUIPMENT THERMOMETER SUPPLIES SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE BATTERIES RADIO MAINTENANCE CAPITAL PROJECTS CAPITAL PROJECTS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUPPLIES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES COPIER LEASE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BI-CITY PLANT OPERATIONS UNIFORMS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FURNITURE & FIXTURES SALES TAX REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUPPLIES TREES TELECOMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES COMPUTER EQUIPMENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE UTILITIES SEWER LINE MAINTENANCE

DUNAV ELECTRIC CORP. 3,440.00 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE E&G TERMINAL CORPORATION 692.51 PARTS & SUPPLIES ECAD, INC. 12,403.67 SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE ECONOMIC & PLANNING SYSTEMS, INC 3,187.50 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EISEN, RICHARD D 600.00 ART SHOW PRIZE EMGOVPOWER LLC 960.00 SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE ENCODEPLUS, LLC 12,425.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ESRI 3,000.00 SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE F.H. MEDICAL SERVICES 1,362.00 SUPPLIES FACILITIES CONTRACTING INC 4,256.75 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FALCON LABORATORIES 1,383.04 PARTS & SUPPLIES FASTSIGNS 10,785.42 SUPPLIES FELSBURG HOLT & ULLEVIG, INC 2,047.10 PROFESSIONALS SERVICES FRANCISCO I. ALDERETE 910.00 JANITORIAL SERVICES G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS (USA) INC 7,730.30 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GRAINGER 898.02 TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE GRANITE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC 2,826.06 TELECOMMUNICATIONS GREENLEY ENTERPRISES CORP. 2,173.21 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE GROVE, PAMELA 785.50 LEARNING & EDUCATION HDR ENGINEERING INC 19,683.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES HELM-FORD DIAG SOFTWARE 800.00 SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE HENSLEY BATTERY & ELECTRIC 643.86 PARTS & SUPPLIES HILL PETROLEUM 8,942.82 UNLEADED GAS HUFFINE, LORETTA 556.20 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES HYDRA FLEX 890.79 PARTS & SUPPLIES IDLEWILD LEGAL SOLUTIONS, LLC 4,732.50 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES 11,308.46 LIBRARY COLLECTION MATERIALS INTERGROUP ARCHITECT 6,790.67 CAPITAL PROJECTS JAY DEE CLEANING & RESTORATION INC 6,631.10 JANITORIAL SERVICES JAZZ CAR WASH AND DETAILING 908.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES JHL ENTERPRISES INC 174,793.80 STORM DRAINAGE PROJECTS JOHN ELWAY CHEVROLET 596.72 PARTS & SUPPLIES KENDIG KEAST COLLABORATIVE 37,898.35 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES KUBAT EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE CO 1,354.16 PARTS & SUPPLIES LANDMARK ENVIRONMENTAL, INC 1,350.00 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE LEWAN TECHNOLOGY 4,124.20 PROFESSIONALS SERVICES LEXISNEXIS 8,727.36 SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE LITTLETON ELKS LODGE #1650 9,330.80 NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP GRANT MACDONALD EQUIPMENT 647.92 PARTS & SUPPLIES MARTINEZ ASSOCIATES LLC 1,803.48 STORM DRAINAGE PROJECT MAS MODERN MARKETING 2,549.80 SUPPLIES MCCANDLESS TRUCK CENTER 3,203.49 PARTS & SUPPLIES MEDIA SALAD, INC. 2,500.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MELIN, SCOTT 525.90 LEARNING & EDUCATION MELISSA AND DOUG B2B 654.13 SUPPLIES MIDWEST TAPE 1,811.24 DATABASE SUBSCRIPTIONS MILE HIGH ACCOUSTICAL CEILINGS, LLC 3,776.00 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE MINES & ASSOCIATES PC 1,577.52 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS NARVA ENTERPRISES, LLC 1,020.00 AED MAINTENANCE NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTER, INC. 6,682.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NETWORK FLEET. INC. 890.65 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NEXT GENERATION SURFACES, LLC 7,700.00 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE OCLC 1,926.21 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OFFICE DEPOT 599.61 SUPPLIES

OWENS EQUIPMENT 4,407.15 OXFORD RECYCLING INC 525.84 PACIFIC OFFICE AUTOMATION INC. 1,819.35 PRIDE CONSTRUCTION, LLC 9,043.00 PROCOAT SYSTEMS 931 699.93 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY, LLC 1,695.00 PROSEC INTEGRATION, LLC 1,875.71 RELIASTAR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 2,737.21 RETIREMENT PLANNING SERVICES, INC. 757.15 RG AND ASSOCIATES, LLC. 2,562.50 ROCKY MOUNTAIN BOTTLED WATER 755.79 ROMANOS PIZZERIA 606.71 SCHUMACHER, JOHN JR 610.13 SCL HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP-DENVER, LLC 999.00 SHERWIN WILLIAMS 588.76 SHUNNESON LAW LLC 7,925.00 SKAGGS COMPANIES INC 734.95 SKC SOLUTIONS LLC 8,500.00 SKYLINE LIGHTING & ELECTRIC, LLC 57,720.96 SMARTSAFETY SOFTWARE INC 9,300.00 SMARTSHEET.COM 5,544.00 SPLIT RAIL FENCE CO 6,880.00 STANTEC ARCHITECTURE INC 1,841.00 STUDIOTROPE, LLC 9,890.30 SUPERION, LLC (A CENTRALSQUARE COMPANY) 17,485.47 SURVEYMONKEY.COM 1,284.00 TAFT ENGINEERING 1,754.29 TESOL INTERNATIONAL 510.00 THE HOME DEPOT 1,873.14 THE MASTER’S TOUCH, LLC 5,071.40 THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR CORPORATION 2,547.33 TUCCY, JAMES JAY 1,900.00 U S POSTAL SERVICE 7,000.00 US BANK 1,735.00 UTILITY NOTIFICATION CENTER OF COLORADO 1,205.41 VALDES, JERRY 2,918.90 VANTAGE POINT SOLUTIONS, INC 762.50 VORTEX COLORADO INC 2,513.60 VYANET OPERATING GROUP 2,227.98 W L CONTRACTORS INC 10,603.00 WALMART 578.19 WASTE MANAGEMENT 7,248.30 WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY 1,152.07 WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL LEASING, INC 2,052.00 WEST PUBLISHING CORPORATION 622.79 WESTERN STATES LAND SERVICES, LLC 607.60 WIRELESS WATCHDOGS LLC 1,117.75 XCEL ENERGY 163,745.90

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