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VOLUME 75 | ISSUE 39

INSIDE: VOICES: PAGE 10 | LIFE: PAGE 12 | SPORTS: PAGE 15

‘Nothing will bring Carl back, but we need closure’ Weeks after fatal hit-and-run, victim’s loved ones plead for justice

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Lisa Paris doesn’t wake up to breakfast and flowers anymore.

Paris spent the last decade loving Carl Howard, and he loved her back.

Howard, 54, was struck and killed while riding his bicycle on the evening of June 23. He was hit by a driver in a dark pickup truck just blocks from Paris’ home in Englewood. Howard’s killer remains at large.

Every day, Paris walks the three blocks from her home to the corner of South Bannock Street and West Radcliff Avenue, where Howard was struck. She and others have built a small memorial against a fire hydrant adorned with flowers, plaques and pinwheels. A flier seeking help finding Howard’s killer hangs from a stop sign.

Paris said she visits the memorial to light candles, pick up the dead flowers, and commune with the spirit of the man whose kind eyes gave her butterflies from the moment they met.

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‘The virus doesn’t care what political party you’re in’

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

shifts to online learning for schools with outbreaks.

District officials also say they need more time to hire and train teachers for online learning platforms offered to families who choose not to return to school, ready classrooms for physical distancing and hygiene, prepare all faculty in case they need to switch to online learning entirely,

Faced with a potential exponential growth curve of COVID-19 cases that threatens to overrun Colorado’s intensive care capacity by early September, Gov. Jared Polis has issued a statewide mask-wearing order after repeated hesitation to take that step.

“We’re really on the knife’s edge,” Polis said at a July 16 news conference, referencing the dire spikes in the coronavirus’ spread outside of Colorado.

“Many nearby states have shown us what will happen. It’s not what may happen — it’s what will happen if we don’t regain our footing and take social distancing and masks seriously.”

He added: “I’m hoping that (for) the people of Colorado ... this is a wake-up call for those who might have become a little bit lax. We need to take this very seriously. Our lives depend on it, and our economy depends on it.”

Polis, who has cited research that shows masks are more effective than previously thought in stemming the spread of COVID-19, compared the state’s order on wearing masks in public to generally accepted traffic laws.

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Lisa Paris sits beside a memorial for Carl Howard, who was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Englewood on June 23. His killer remains at large, and Paris hopes the driver will turn himself or herself in so her family can begin to move forward.

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Littleton Public Schools delays reopening Virus outbreak protocols still not finished

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Littleton Public Schools announced it would push back the beginning of the fall semester from Aug. 13 to Aug. 24 to give district

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Polis issues statewide mask order, hoping for ‘wake-up call’

staff more time to make sweeping preparations for in-person learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The state and local health departments have still not issued finalized guidelines for how to handle outbreaks of the novel coronavirus in schools, according to a district news release, and district officials say they’ll need time to establish internal protocols for virus testing, contact tracing, quarantines and

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MASK ORDER FROM PAGE 1

“If you drive a car, you wear a seatbelt, you obey the speed limit, you drive sober,” Polis said. “It doesn’t matter whether you agree politically with speed limits or with drunk driving laws, but we follow the law.”

The governor announced he would sign an executive order that went into effect July 17 requiring that Coloradans older than 10 wear a face covering in public indoor spaces.

That doesn’t include when a person is eating or working out on their own, but it applies in stores, at work and where people congregate, Polis said.

That includes wearing a mask while using or waiting on a taxi, bus, light rail, train, car service, or ridesharing or similar service, according to the order’s text.

Unlike a recent order issued by the Tri-County Health Department, the local public health agency for Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties, the statewide order will not allow local governments to opt out of the requirement — other than when counties qualify for the state’s “protect our neighbors” phase of social distancing policy, which requires the virus’ spread to be under control in ways that are unlikely to be seen in the Denver metro area in the near future.

Before Polis’ action, Douglas County has said it planned to opt out of the Tri-County order.

On July 14, Jefferson County Public Health also issued an emergency mask-wearing order.

Polis addressed the political nature of mask-wearing, a dividing line in American society that has showed

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announces a new statewide order requiring those over age 10 to wear masks indoors on July 16.

VIDEO SCREEN SHOT/GOVERNOR’S OFFICE VIA FACEBOOK in debates over mask orders in areas including the south Denver metro region in July.

“Wearing a mask is not a political statement. I don’t know how in anybody’s mind it’s become a game of political football,” Polis said.

“It’s simple, it’s common sense and it’s data. The virus doesn’t care what political party you’re in, the virus doesn’t care what belief system you have, the virus doesn’t care what your ideology is. The virus is the virus, and it is a threat to every single

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Mike Coffman, the Republican mayor of Aurora, one of Colorado’s largest cities, spoke alongside the governor in support of the mandate, saying he believes it is “the best and least invasive public health option that is available to us.”

“I know there’s going to be some grumbling about this. I get it. It’s a mandate from government,” said Coffman, a former congressman.

But he added: “If people think wearing a mask is a hardship, they need to think about the others in our society that have been suffering and will suffer more if we have to reenact” restrictions on Coloradans’ lives that applied earlier in the pandemic.

The statewide mask rule will expire 30 days from July 16 unless extended by another executive order.

Governor reverses course Polis’ reversal on a mask rule comes on the heels of data that show hospitalizations due to COVID-19 could increase on a steep curve similar to the trend seen earlier in the pandemic.

Colorado’s trajectory for hospitalizations during the stay-at-home order and shortly after it would have put the state on a decreasing trend, and more recently, hospitalizations

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were on track to stay almost flat, said Rachel Herlihy, state epidemiologist, who spoke at the news conference.

But in light of the state’s behavior most recently, a steep upward curve is projected that could exceed Colorado’s capacity of intensive-care beds in September, with a peak in ICU need occurring sometime in October, Herlihy said.

Two days earlier, Polis continued to strongly recommend masks but stopped short of issuing an order. He was concerned with whether a rule would increase mask-wearing.

“It turns out that having this kind of (law) in place does increase mask wearing fairly substantially,” Polis said. He cited a survey by by an “outside group” that showed 67% of people wore masks in counties with no mask requirement, and in places with a rule, mask wearing stood at about 83%. A survey by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment showed 49% maskwearing in places without a rule and 57% with a rule, Polis said.

It appears mask requirements do not make people less likely to follow social distancing, Polis added.

Earlier in the month, the governor was still betting on persuasion instead of an order, hoping to try “every method of communication” to try to convince Coloradans to wear masks, he said.

“If you’re somehow waiting to wear a mask until the governor tells you to, I hope you’ve heard that I’m telling you to. And if I haven’t been clear, I’m telling you to wear a mask: Wear a damn mask,” Polis said at a July 9 news conference.

In the days before the statewide order, more than half the state’s population had a mask-wearing requirement in their local jurisdiction. That includes many municipalities and counties in the Denver metro area.

“Coloradans value their bodily autonomy and their liberty, but the reason this issue is more complex is it’s not so much about just your rights — it’s also about protecting the right to live of those who are impacted by your decisions,” Polis said.

The way to avoid the need for another stay-at-home order is mask-wearing and limiting socializing, Polis said.

State officials have acknowledged several times that the state could see stay-at-home orders again if the pandemic becomes dire enough in Colorado. Coronavirus cases in the state have seen an upswing for roughly the past month.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis’ announcement of a statewide mask requirement was met with swift criticism from Republican leaders -including the top GOP member of the state House of Representatives House Minority Leader Patrick Neville announced his intent to legally challenge the order within hours of Polis’ July 16 announcement.

“The governor is on a power trip and (in my opinion) his mask mandate is a clear violation of our civil liberties. I’ve retained counsel with the intent to sue,” the Castle Rock Republican posted on Twitter.

Neville was not available for comment.

The mask requirement went into effect July 17 for Coloradans older than 10. The order applies to public places like businesses or public transportation.

Some people are excluded from the order, including those who have a medical condition making masks intolerable.

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The Littleton Independent, circa 1938. Pictured from left: Edwin A. Bemis, publisher; Lorene Shearer, society editor; Houstoun Waring, editor.

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After 132 years, the Independent presses on First edition of Littleton’s newspaper published this week in 1888

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

This week marks 132 years since the first edition of this newspaper was published, and the Independent would like to take a moment to wish itself a happy birthday.

On July 21, 1888, H.V. Bullock cranked out 500 copies of the Littleton Gazette — later renamed the Independent — on a Washington hand press in the basement of the Harwood Inn, which stood roughly where Sushi Basho does now, at the west end of downtown.

Richard Little, our town’s namesake, paid Bullock $2 to become the paper’s first subscriber, 26 years after Little filed for a homestead here.

It seems fair to note that Bureau of Labor Statistics data says $2 in 1888 translates to roughly $55 today, meaning the Independent’s current annual subscription price of $40 is a relative bargain.

Historians say a total of 19 newspapers have come and gone in Littleton through the years, including the Arapahoe Herald, which printed its last edition in 1974. But Littleton’s first newspaper is still here, still endeavoring to cover the finest town in the state.

“We are here by the wish of the people who understand the value of the press, and shall do our best to

earn their commendation,” Bullock wrote in that first edition.

We still strive to live up to Bullock’s original intent for the paper: “Politically this paper will be independent. … It holds no reserves of unkindness for any one. It falls heir to no enmities. Frankly and honestly it asks for public support with the belief that it will return an equivalent in full measure.”

Littleton was a very different place in 1888. With fewer than 100 homes within the city limits, Bullock noted the town was home to several merchants, a flour mill, two churches, three railroad depots servicing 30 passenger trains a day, and a “large and commodious school building,” with educational programs “as good as can be found in Denver.” The town consumed 500 tons of coal per year, he added.

In the 132 years since that July day in 1888, the Independent has covered the town’s triumphs and tribulations, as it grew from a sleepy farm town to a bustling suburb pushing 50,000 people. Oldtimers still recall legends from the paper’s past, names like Ed Bemis and Houstoun Waring.

Though we live in a world that would have been difficult for Bullock to imagine, some things remain the same. As he wrote 132 years ago this week, “You can travel the state over and not find a more elegantly located town nor a more desirable place to live… This is certainly one of the most lovely spots in Colorado.”

Thank you to our loyal readers, and may we celebrate many more birthdays to come.

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Survey: Metro Denver homelessness was rising even before COVID-19 ‘Point in time’ tally shows 6,104 people unhoused in metro area

BY ALAYNA ALVAREZ COLORADO POLITICS

The number of people experiencing homelessness in the Denver metro area continues to rise.

At least 6,104 people were experiencing homelessness between dusk on Jan. 27 to dusk on Jan. 28 in the seven counties surveyed in the 2020 Point-in-Time census, a one-day count across the nation of people experiencing homelessness.

The data reflects a 6% increase since 2019 and a nearly 15% rise from two years ago.

“These data demonstrate homelessness was a crisis before COVID,” said Matt Meyer, executive director at the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative, which coordinates the PIT each year and reports the data to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

“With eviction moratoriums and other protective measures ending, we fully expect to see dramatic increases as a result of the economic impact of the pandemic,” he said.

“Reinstating these moratoriums on a local or state level would significantly decrease the impact for those households on the edge that now face homelessness.”

Denver represents the largest share of homelessness compared to neighboring counties surveyed

Debris and belongings line the street on Jan. 15 at Denver’s Liberty Park near the state Capitol after a weeklong homeless encampment, while the city’s urban camping ban is in legal limbo.

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Jefferson — with a count of at least 4,171.

The survey identified: 444 unhoused persons in Jefferson County, up from 434 in 2019.

476 unhoused persons in Adams County, down from 483 in 2019.

245 unhoused persons in Arapahoe County, up from 228 in 2019.

53 unhoused persons in Douglas County, up from 14 in 2019.

Of the more than 6,000 people living unhoused in the entire metro area, 51% were living in shelters within the region. A quarter of those surveyed said they were staying outdoors.

Of the populations identified, 759 people were actively fleeing domestic violence, 627 were veterans, 278 were unaccompanied youth and there were at least 420 families.

The survey also examined race and found that minority populations are disproportionately affected by homelessness.

African Americans made up more than 20% of people experiencing homelessness, but they represent less than 10% of the general population. Indigenous populations make up about 2% of the general population but comprise about 5% of those unhoused.

“The overrepresentation of people of color, specifically (B)lack and Native Americans, among those experiencing homelessness is critical to the response,” Meyer said in a statement. “Homelessness is an issue of race and must be approached through this lens.”

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Tri-County mask order still stands alongside statewide rule Unlike the state, health agency requires masks outdoors

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Those who refuse to wear masks in public could technically face up to a $5,000 fine and up to 18 months in jail once an order by the health agency for Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties goes into effect July 24.

But that’s the standard maximum penalty set by state law for any violation of a local public health order in general, according to the Tri-County Health Department.

“If enforcement action needed to be taken through legal means, our recommendation to the court would be no more than a $25 fine for a first violation,” said Gary Sky, spokesman for Tri-County.

Tri-County Health on July 8 approved an order by a 5-4 vote to require masks in public indoor spaces and outdoors where people can’t remain 6 feet away from others. The order includes a long list of exceptions, including for disabilities and medical or mental health conditions.

More than half the state’s population had a mask-wearing requirement in their municipalities and counties by mid-July, including many in the Denver metro area.

Eight days after Tri-County Health’s action, Gov. Jared Polis signed an executive order that went into effect July

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17 requiring that Coloradans older than 10 wear a face covering in public indoor spaces. That doesn’t include when a person is eating or working out on their own, but it applies in stores, at work and where people congregate, Polis said.

That includes wearing a mask while using or waiting on a taxi, bus, light rail, train, car service, or ride-sharing or similar service, according to the order’s text.

Counties and municipalities could opt out of Tri-County’s order by July 23, and Douglas County’s elected leaders announced plans on July 9 to do so. But the state’s order does not allow localities to opt out, at least not now.

Because Tri-County’s order differs from the state’s in some ways, Tri-County’s will remain in effect for municipalities that haven’t opted out in Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties. Only areas in Douglas County that are outside of a municipality were to be opted out.

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The state’s order will apply in those areas, though.

A key difference between the orders is that Tri-County’s requires masks outdoors when 6-foot distance from others cannot be maintained. TriCounty’s order also lasts longer — up to 90 days rather than 30 days for the state’s order, although both orders could be extended.

Picture of enforcement It’s unclear what the penalties would be for those who violate the state’s mask order, as Polis’ executive action is not a public health order.

“If you refuse to wear a mask as required in the executive order, you are violating a Colorado law and are subject to civil or criminal penalties,” a state spokesperson said July 17.

“If you try to enter a store without a mask, you may be prosecuted for trespassing.”

Tri-County has emphasized it doesn’t intend for police action to be

its enforcement tool, stressing that the department is “focused on education and voluntary compliance with the masking order,” Sky said.

The state takes a similar stance, said the July 17 statement from the Colorado State Joint Information Center, which includes staff from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

It’s unclear what it would it take for a person to be stopped by police and given a court summons or fine under the order — that will depend on the law enforcement agency in a particular area, said Mellissa Sager, policy and intergovernmental manager for Tri-County.

The state didn’t outline what a police enforcement action would take, either. “We are asking people to do the right thing for themselves and for the safety of others. The goal of this is not to punish or prosecute people,” the information center’s statement said.

And Tri-County officials — and the state — are not recommending arresting individuals based solely on the failure to wear a mask, Sager said.

“Law enforcement action will depend on the individual agency but would likely only occur if another crime is committed,” Sager added.

For both the state’s and Tri-County’s orders, people do not need a written exemption to show that an exception to the mask requirement applies to them.

But an employer may require documentation from an employee in accordance with state and federal law, Tri-County’s order says.

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Littleton Public Schools Superintendent Brian Ewert at an April 11, 2019, school board meeting.

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and to give parents time to weigh their options.

“We’re working in this weird, unprecedented time, and we’re making decisions on the fly,” said district superintendent Brian Ewert. “Nobody is happy about it.”

The district also announced wideranging protocols to facilitate a return to classrooms: all students from kindergarten through 12th grade will be required to wear face masks while at school. Students are expected to bring their own masks.

Classrooms will be emptied of extra materials and furnishings. Student movement will be organized to limit exposure. Drinking fountains will be off-limits, with students expected to bring their own water bottles and given chances to refill them throughout the day. Parents and visitors will not be allowed into schools, though schools will develop protocols for parents to drop off items.

Because of tight limitations on bus ridership, the district said it will need “significantly more parents to transport their students to and from school.”

‘The best choice for my family’ Despite the challenges posed by virus mitigation efforts, some parents say they’re looking forward to a return to in-person learning.

“It’s absolutely the best choice for my family,” said Angela Christensen, whose twin boys will be freshmen at Heritage High School this fall. Christensen also served on the district’s Restart Task Force, which helped develop in-person learning scenarios,

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and will serve as the vice president of the Heritage parent-teacher organization this fall.

“Seeing things up-close through the task force, I’m confident that the district has looked at every option and is doing everything it can to make this safe,” Christensen said. “If we can all work together and be kind, and have some grace, this can work. If we don’t, it will compound everything we’re facing.”

Not everyone has been so supportive. Ewert, the superintendent, said he and the school board have received a flurry of angry emails since announcing that schools would open in the fall.

“People are calling us child killers,” Ewert said. “Some have said we’re no better than the Columbine killers. Are you serious? We’ve devoted our careers and our lives to kids. We have no crystal ball on how to do this perfectly.”

Ewert said the district pushed ahead with plans to open schools to in-person learning -- as have many metro-area districts -- after months of consultation with Tri-County Health,

the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment, Children’s Hospital and others.

Going online The district is also rolling out a comprehensive online learning platform called the Temporary Online Program for Students, or TOPS, for students whose families do not feel comfortable sending them back to schools.

TOPS will serve students in every grade level, with a goal of being more robust and cohesive than the rushed transition to all-online learning the district underwent in March as schools closed.

Teachers learned a lot from months of online learning in the spring, said Amanda Crosby, a teacher at Arapahoe High School and the president of the Littleton Education Association, the district’s teachers’ union.

“It was a mixed bag for students,” Crosby said. “Some kids thrived because the social pressures of school were gone, but others wound up feeling really disconnected.”

A bigger impact, Crosby said, was

the exacerbation of socioeconomic differences between students. Some had parents who could stay home to keep them on track, while others stayed home alone while parents went to work at essential jobs.

Though the district is hiring and training staff specifically for TOPS, with the expectation that only a portion of the student body will choose it, Ewert said it’s entirely possible that schools or the whole district may wind up shut down to in-person learning again, forcing a return to full-scale online learning.

“We’re spending a significant amount of time training all of our teachers for that,” Ewert said.

‘We don’t know what we’re walking into’ Meanwhile, teachers are facing dilemmas of their own.

“We don’t really know how much the virus has spread, and we don’t really know what we’re walking into,” Crosby said. “Every type of staff member is trying to make a decision about whether to come back.”

Several teachers have already chosen to resign or take early retirement, Crosby said, though she wasn’t sure how many.

“We’re hearing that a lot of them either have compromised immune systems themselves, or someone they live with does,” Crosby said. “People need to do what they need to do, but it’s very distressing to lose people out of a profession that’s struggling to get people to stay.”

Funding woes As the district grapples with numerous unsolved and murky issues, budget crises loom.

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Girl Scouts of Colorado offers new diversity-inclusion program Entire community invited to participate

The Girl Scouts of Colorado has launched a new program called Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, in which the entire community can participate. Any youth who completes the activities for the program will earn the new “Diverse.

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Girl Scouts of Colorado has launched a new program for which any youth in the community can participate.

The program is called Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. It is “designed to help participants start the conversation about race and racism by learning to appreciate diversity and honor and celebrate differences,” states a news release.

Anybody is welcome to participate in the program — it is not limited to Girl Scouts, and is designed for families, communities, schools, religious groups and other social engagement groups.

The programming includes hands-on activities, reflective writing, discussions on understanding and more, states a news release.

The activities ease the way for having “meaningful conversations with youth starting at kindergarten through 12th grade,” states the news release. All activities are available in Spanish.

A comprehensive list of the activities for each age level can be found on the Girl Scouts of Colorado’s website: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org. Everyone who completes the activities for the program will earn the “Diverse. Inclusive. Together.” patch. A digital version

of the patch is available for those who are not Girl Scouts.

The programming brought to the community through a multi-partner partnership between the Girl Scouts of Colorado, Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Mountain College, Denver Public Schools and KMGH-Denver7.

In addition to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion activities, the program also includes virtual roundtables for anyone who would like to participate.

Called Conversation Starters: Let’s Talk Differences, the virtual roundtables will provide families with the “tools they need to begin talking about issues related to race and racism,” states a news release.

The Conversation Starters will be offered twice. The first one is for parents

and caregivers, and it takes place on July 30. The second takes place on Aug. 13, and is “specifically designed to answer questions on these topics directly from children,” states the news release.

“The Girl Scout movement has been about social justice, equity and inclusivity from its very beginning, and part of the Girl Scout mission is to make the world a better place,” said Girl Scouts of Colorado’s CEO, Leanna Clark. “As an organization, Girl Scouts of Colorado is recommitting to that mission. That’s why we’re opening up this programming beyond girls and beyond our Girl Scout community to make it available to as many people as possible. We hope families will take part together to deepen their understanding of themselves and others.”

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The district is facing a budget shortfall greater than $9 million this year, Ewert said, largely driven by a colossal contraction of the state budget, though that will be offset by more than $6 million in federal CARES act funding. The school board will discuss drawing money from reserves to cover the rest.

Even before the pandemic, LPS was struggling with its budget.

The school board pulled $1 million from reserves early in 2020, seeking to soften the blow of $4 million in cuts that spurred the district to cut or cancel 17 staff positions.

Though this year will be covered, the future is unnerving, Ewert said.

The 2021-2022 budget could be “an absolute disaster,” Ewert said, unless the district gets more federal funding, or if voters at the state or local level approve as-yet-undetermined education initiatives.

The problem could get even worse if more students switch to private school or home schooling, Ewert said, taking per-pupil state funding with them.

Crosby said she’s frustrated at calls to reopen schools after years of what she called chronic underfunding of public education.

“If it’s so vital that we reopen, if we’re so essential to getting things rolling again in our society, we ought to be funded to reflect that,” Crosby said.

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VOICES The good, the bad, and the jumbly

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ccording to a top-secret study that up until recently had been suppressed, for one week in January there were an identical number of bad people 18 and older living in America as good people.

QUIET How the statistic was determined DESPERATION would take forever to explain. What qualified as bad? What qualified as good?

Some general assumptions could be made about violent gang members (bad) and first responders (good).

Not all priests and Craig Marshall politicians are bad, Smith so someone really had to do their homework.

Is shoplifting bad? Yes. But was a single incident sufficient to be grouped with the bad population?

The parts of the study that were not redacted provided a few clues, but left me with a lot of unanswered ques-

tions.

I have done some bad things in my life; at least by my definition. But maybe they weren’t bad enough.

I’d like to think I am a good person, but some of my former students may not think so.

At the time when the bad and good were evenly divided, there were 162,359,017 bad people and 162,359,017 good people that had been tracked.

Hoping to break the tie before publication, the investigators located a young man who was about to turn 18 to a small town in Missouri and tempted him.

That’s right.

He was followed around on his birthday and into the only bookstore in town where by pre-arrangement he was given too much change for the purchase of the book he purchased, which happened to be “Crime and Punishment,” by the way.

Would he keep the excessive amount or return it to the salesperson?

Lana Del Rey sings, “I heard you like the bad girls, honey, is that true?”

The Shangri-Las sing, “He’s bad, but he’s not evil.”

Jimmy Dean sings, “Big John, big bad John.”

Dialogue in a 2003 film: “He’s wrong.”

“Yeah, wrong can be fun.”

Am I wrong? I might have been at one time. Now, like just about everyone who ages except Keith Richards, I have slowed.

I drove the width of Kansas with my left turn signal on.

Never was a rebel without a cause.

Never had a pack of cigarettes in my T-shirt sleeve. Never walked around with toothpick dangling from my sensuous lips.

All of these behaviors are signs of being bad.

Then, of all things, in the early 1970s the word “bad” came to mean “good.”

“He’s bad” meant “wonderful, deeply satisfying.”

The bad-good committee members must have had their hands full distinguishing between bad when it’s bad and bad when it’s good.

Anyone who puts a hat on a dog is bad, as far as I’m concerned.

Anyone who follows my car too closely is bad, as far as I’m concerned.

Anyone who says “Me and her” is bad as far as I am concerned.

But did transgressions like that impress the committee?

Back to Missouri. The young man walked to the counter with his book and paid with a twenty. He was given change for a fifty but didn’t realize it until he was out the door and up the block.

He stopped, reached in his pocket, and looked at the change he’d been given. Meanwhile, across the street he was being watched.

The teeter-totter of good and bad in America was waiting on what he did next.

And for once, there was some good news.

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

Pandemic purpose, passion, performance

W LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Remember message of march While the coverage of the June 18 BLM march is important, the July 16 article “Black Lives Matter activists call on councilman to quit” misses the point entirely. The article highlights the dispute between organizers and councilmen and acknowledges the concerns of the march on downtown merchants.

The mayor’s power-driven political commentary on “bullying” as the word of the day was also shared. However, the article fails to acknowledge the purpose behind the march and what the dispute highlights about racism in Littleton.

It is not accidental that Littleton does not have people of color. Intentional policies and resource designation keep Littleton white. Policies (dating to the 1960s) cross every sector of our commu-

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The march was a long-awaited call to action. It was a peaceful demonstration, but had it resulted in riots, the message remains the same. Constituents, taxpayers and customers are calling for change. The real question is not who said what in the dispute between Ms. Acres and Councilman Driscoll, but rather, how are the city council, school board and police responding SEE LETTERS, P11

hat happens when our “get-up-and go” has gotten up and went? That’s a question many of you have been asking in one way or another. While some continue to push through, WINNING living and working with tenacity, WORDS resiliency and grit, others are finding their energy being drained and their motivation running on fumes.

If you are in the group who is pushing through, you are probably drawing Michael Norton on your purpose and passion, while measuring your performance. And if you consider yourself to be in the population of people who feels like their “get-up-and-go” has gotten up and went, then I encourage you to keep reading. And the first thing you should know is that you are not alone.

The good news is that we can overcome the pandemic funk with a little pandemic purpose, passion and performance. When someone reaches out looking for a little motivational

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pick-me-up, here are the three questions I ask them: What were you most passionate about pre-pandemic? What are you passionate about now? Does your passion provide you with a sense of purpose, or does your purpose fuel your passion?

You are probably seeing and hearing about some of the hobbies, activities and learnings that people have become passionate about during this time. Everything from cooking, knitting, biking and working out to learning a foreign language, a new skill, or maybe learning to play an instrument. And looking at some of the posts and seeing for myself how people have mastered things in such a short amount of time, tells me that they went after it with purpose and passion.

In a recent discussion with a friend of mine who found himself losing his motivation, I asked the three questions and enthusiastically shared how impressed I am with what people are doing these days and how driven they are to succeed. At first, he wasn’t buying in. He even said something to the effect of, “Good for them.” I reminded him that he called me, and

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to this call for action? Or, what policy and funding changes are being made to dismantle racist and oppressive institutions in Littleton?

Let’s keep our eye on the ball.

Alissa Rausch Littleton Kellner is choice for DA I was very concerned reading George Brauchler’s recent article in The Denver Post about sharply rising crime rates. Denver, for example, is on pace for its most murders in a decade. Compared to the first six months of 2019, Aurora has seen a 400% increase in filed murder cases this year. There are worrisome longer-term trends as well, such as a 118% rise in violent crime in Douglas County over the last five years.

Resisting and reversing these trends is why I believe it is crucial we elect John Kellner for district attorney of Douglas, Arapahoe, Elbert and Lincoln counties. John

served our country as a Marine, achieved great success in prosecuting criminals in our region (including being named “Prosecutor of the Year” in 2016 by the Colorado District Attorneys Council), and is ready to protect and represent us as our next district attorney.

John’s strong experience in criminal prosecution will keep our communities safer. Using this experience, he will implement proactive policies to deter criminals and reduce gun violence, as well as support law enforcement agencies in keeping us safe.

School safety is also a core focus for John. He will ensure schools have the resources they need to promote safety and prevent violence.

He believes in early intervention and collaboration with our community to achieve that.

We live in a great community, but to preserve it we must proactively reverse these dangerous crime trends. John Kellner is the right experienced, courageous servant leader to help us accomplish this!

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my assumption was that he wanted my help. After a few more words of hope and encouragement I got him to play along and answer my questions.

By the time we finished up he identified that what his passions were prepandemic are still his passions today.

And after further discussion he also concluded that his purpose absolutely fueled his passion. You see, it would have been useless if I simply gave him some quick motivational thoughts and spoke about the need for a positive attitude. He might have felt better temporarily, but it would have worn off.

So why am I sharing this story with you? Because maybe during this pandemic you have lost your motivation and inspiration too. And maybe like my friend, you aren’t bought in yet. And if this is you, I encourage you to answer these same three questions: What were you most passionate about pre-pandemic? What are you passionate about now? Does your passion provide you with a sense of purpose, or does your purpose fuel your passion? And

Henry Hank Summers 12/3/1938 - 7/14/2020

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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.

OBITUARIES

SUMMERS

Henry Hank Summers, 81, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2020 in Sedro Woolley, WA. Hank was born in Philadelphia, PA on December 3, 1938.

Hank had many interests and hobbies. He was an avid fisherman and an amazing artist.

Hank leaves behind his loving wife Carol, 2 daughters Sherry and Leigh, grandchildren Casey and Tyler, brother John.

- A graveside service will be held at

don’t just think about them, write out your answers and talk through them with someone else. It will make all the difference for you. And if you need a friendly ear to listen, send me an email.

The last part of this is all about performance. When we can identify what drives us and fires us up, we can attach goals or performance metrics to our activities. No matter what it is we are trying to accomplish, we should know when we want to achieve it and what success milestones look like along the way. Without defining what success will look like, we will accept any level of accomplishment or possibly even stop at any time.

How about you? Has your “get-up-andgo” gotten up and went? Is it time for an adjustment in the way you are thinking about what really motivates you? I would love to hear your purpose, passion, and performance story at mnorton@tramazing.com. And when we can identify what drives us and fires us up, it really will be a better than good week.

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Olinger Hampden Cemetery, 8600 E Hampden Ave Denver, CO 80231 on Monday, July 27, 2020 at 1:00pm.

Please visit www.hawthornefh.com to share your thoughts and memories and sign the online guest register.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Hank’s name to the Parkinson’s Foundation.

Arrangements are under the care of Hawthorne Funeral Home, Mount Vernon, WA.

Courtenay Brumby White 1922-2020

Courtenay Brumby White died at age 98 on July 3, 2020 and was born January 10, 1922 in Houston, TX to Dr. William McDuffie Brumby and Lila Ralston Brumby. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward White (Ed). Dr. White was a co-founder of the Marathon Oil Research Center and later Professor of Geophysics at Colorado School of Mines in Golden. They had a strong, loving partnership for 62 years.

Courtenay and Ed raised four children in Littleton: Becky Vanderslice,

Duffie White, Marie Jamieson and Coco Forte, all of whom graduated from Littleton High School with honors in the 1960’s. Courtenay was named, by the Littleton Independent, Foremost Mother of the Year in 1963. She was very interested in and involved with her children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren and proud of their many accomplishments. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/ obituaries/wheat-ridge-co/courtenaywhite-9248163

Mary K. Clark January 14, 1950 - July 11, 2020

I, Mary (“Mamie” to the grandchildren) Jane Kuhlemeyer Clark went to be with God above and my friends and family who have gone before on Saturday, July 11, 2020. My death was due to cancer.

I was born in Freeport, IL on January 14, 1950, and lived in Pearl City, IL. I married Clifford Charles Clark in 1972 in Pearl City, and moved to New Orleans. Our daughters were born there, and New Orleans held a special place in my heart. The rest of my life I spent in Centennial, CO and loved every minute. Especially the blizzards and the blue sky, sometimes simultaneously.

My beloved husband is Clifford C. Clark. Without him, I would only be half of who I wanted to be. He spoiled me! While I was sick, I was his priority over all else. Our precious daughters of whom we are immensely pleased and who brought us great pleasure, along with their husbands and children, are Jessica Roe (husband is Gates), Ann Marie Clark, and Erin Zahradka (husband is Paul). Match last names to those of the parents, and here are the grandchildren with whom I shared a maturity level: Clark and Scarlett Roe, Madilynne, Asher, and Gavin Foonberg, and Stella and Duncan Zahradka. I have an older sister, Molly (Ron) Clemons, who was a gift. I have eight wonderful cousins I valued with all my heart and friends I truly love.

My parents were the best parents in the world, and they were Virginia (Mitchell) and Eugene B. Kuhlemeyer of Pearl City, IL. I hope I emulated them in traditions and love. For me they sacrificed vacations and comforts, and because of their sacrifices and support, I was able to graduate with two degrees.

Aunts, uncles, and grandparents made every day meaningful to me. Their doors were always open to us or else we knew where their key was hidden. Their love was always apparent.

I had the pleasure of teaching for many years. It was truly a gift to teach.

My love for others - and because I did my best to stay in touch with those I love - I ask for a no-funeral farewell. No need to gather as we have gathered often in our own way. There will be a private graveside burial ceremony for family and local friends in Pearl City, IL. In lieu of a funeral, please pick a day of your choosing every year to remember me and spend the day with those you love.

Please consider: Sitting on a porch swing with the one you love. Ride a horse and smile the entire time. Play bridge. Euchre is good, too. Help a student with homework. Do not eat peas, drink milk, or eat gravy on that day, as I never ate those things. Buy tickets for you and one you love for the vacation of your dreams. Smile. Make a card for someone and say a prayer for the person to whom it goes before sealing the envelope.

Organize something to look forward to doing with friends. Read. Make someone laugh. Tell your children and grandchildren that you love them. Don’t clean today. Or tomorrow, for that matter. Plant a tree. Give someone garden flowers. Get a hairstyle that requires NO time to do each day. Thank a veteran and put a wreath on the grave of a veteran, please. Do it for Christmas if not now. Or both. Vote.

Above all, say a prayer to thank God for your life and your loved ones, and for His blessings.

If you would like to give in my name, consider a contribution to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pearl City, IL, where I’ve been a member since birth, at 229 S 1st St, Pearl City, IL 61062. St. John’s is the church that taught me Christ’s love and how to accept all religions. Another contribution choice is the Pearl City School Foundation, CLASS OF 1968 High School Scholarship Fund (#8154432725), C/O State Bank of Pearl City, 215 S. Main Street, Pearl City, IL 61062. Pearl City is family. I love my family, so contributions should only go to one of these.

Hug my husband and daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren for me since they were my life and I hugged them. Feel free to call them at inconvenient times and forget why you called, since they will certainly miss that from me now!!!

Thank God for the most wonderful life I had!

Thank-you.

With Love, ~Mary

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Get off the beaten path to discover unique parks

Sensory Park in Westminster at 7577 W. 103rd Ave. offers a playground that is Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant and therapy-focused, according to the city.

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Metro area boasts eclectic places to have fun, explore

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n a summer where large gatherings of family, neighbors and friends are still barred, and with many wanting to avoid crowds out of caution, metro Denver residents have reconnected with taking an old-fashioned walk outdoors.

It’s a ripe time to check out the parks in your area that you may have overlooked — or even to find a new park a few miles away.

There’s more to parks in the Denver area than Cherry Creek State Park, Standley Lake Regional Park, Washington Park and the other big names, and there’s lots to find beyond the old standby down your street.

Here’s a look at some unique and standout parks in the north, south and west metro suburbs.

Arvada Britton Park in east Arvada offers a farm-themed playground with a bluegrass and native grass design.

It’s a great place to see bees and butterflies, and kids there can pretend to drive a large tractor, says Ben Irwin, a spokesman for the city. The park sits near North Sheridan Boulevard at 5574 W. 69th Ave. In north Arvada, Volunteer Firefighters Park is a firefighter-themed park commemorating the contributions of the city’s volunteer firefighters, including a monument to them.

It’s located near North Wadsworth Boulevard at 9190 W. 84th Ave. Westminster Westminster Center Park is also known to locals as the “Peter Pan Park.” The park takes inspiration from landmarks of London, referencing Big Ben in the play structure and the River Thames in the water play

Lakewood’s Carmody Park at 2200 S. Kipling St. features a universal playground for kids of all abilities and an accessible fitness zone.

COURTESY OF CITY OF LAKEWOOD features, along with Peter Pan’s Neverland in the pirate cove, according to the city’s website. The water play area may be closed to encourage social distancing. The park is found in central Westminster near North Sheridan Boulevard at 4801 W. 92nd Ave. Sensory Park offers a playground that is Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant and therapy-focused yet fun for all kids, says Angela Simental, a Westminster parks spokeswoman. It’s easy to access through the local trail system. Sensory Park is the city’s first completely accessible play area built in cooperation with Children’s Hospital Colorado, Simental says. It sits in the west part of the city near North Wadsworth Boulevard at 7577 W. 103rd Ave.

playground,” says Stacie Oulton, a spokeswoman for the city. The park’s “storybook design theme” features mosaic artwork by local artist Annette Coleman and quotes selected by children at the nearby elementary school, Oulton says. That park sits at 6677 W. Florida Ave. near South Wadsworth Boulevard.

One of Lakewood’s lesser-known parks is Sutherland Shire Park, named after Lakewood’s Australian Sister City, Oulton says. The playground features a climbing wall, slides and Australian-themed designs.

A path leads to Main Reservoir, where shoreline fishing is popular, Oulton says. The park is located in central Lakewood near South Kipling Street at 10600 W. Kentucky Drive.

Lakewood Lasley Park in east Lakewood features a games court with ping pong, cornhole and chess, outdoor fitness equipment, sand volleyball, basketball, tennis courts and a “modern

Littleton Creekside Experience Park, a nearly 6-acre open space park, features a tree house-style overlook, boulder scramble, sand play area, and a log, stump and boulder trail. It’s located

on the north edge of Littleton near Englewood, not far from West Belleview Avenue, at 4829 S. Santa Fe Drive.

War Memorial Rose Garden in Littleton was created in 1946 when Littleton citizens donated money to acquire land for a park that would honor veterans of World War I and World War II, according to Becky Grubb, a spokeswoman for South Suburban Parks and Recreation. More than 1,300 roses bloom at this park, which also features a gazebo and Orian Sterne Fountain, Grubb says. It sits near West Littleton Boulevard at 5804 S. Bemis St. Writer’s Vista Park sits along on the High Line Canal and offers “amazing mountain views,” Grubb says. Along with a recently renovated playground and restrooms, the park includes playgrounds for kids of all ages and a large, shaded picnic pavilion. In south Littleton not far from South Santa Fe Drive, the park is located at 1900 W. Mineral Ave. Castle Rock Philip S. Miller Park offers a particularly wide range of activities, including at the Miller Activity Complex. In all, the park boasts a pool, indoor playground, trampolines, indoor turf fields, splash pad, functional fitness area and golf simulator. Outdoors, the park has an athletic field, “adventure playground,” outdoor fitness area, amphitheater, events building, a pond, 7 miles of unpaved trails, a 1-mile paved trail loop, zip lines and an “epic adventure tower,” says Jeff Smullen, Castle Rock’s assistant director of parks and recreation. The park sits in the central part of town, not far from Interstate 25, at 1375 W. Plum Creek Parkway.

One of the newest trails in Castle Rock’s system is the Legacy Trail at Gateway Mesa Open Space. It runs through large stands of mature Gambel oak, ponderosa pine and Douglas fir forest while also traversing interesting rock formations along the edge of the mesa, Smullen says.

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Kaleidoscope show makes transition to online viewing Show hosted by college adjusts by going virtual

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College in Littleton has hosted the annual and diverse Kaleidoscope Art Exhibition for the past 18 years, but this year, photographers, painters, potters and creators of crafts submitted images of 100 entries when gallery director Trish Sangelo sent out a call to artists.

The exhibit is in virtual format and can be found easily on ACC’s website at arapahoe. edu/kaleidoscope.

Oils, watercolors, mixed media, acrylic paintings, prints and handcrafted items are included in the “entries varied in many media, subject matter, style and technique,” Sangelo writes, adding that “the COVID-19 pandemic instantly changed how we temporarily view art ... As juror, artist, professor and gallery director, I focused on three main areas of critique: formal elements,

technical competency and individual expression. Each piece must stand alone on its merit.”

Entries, as always, vary widely, but are consistently created with technical skill — including photography, oil painting, watercolors, oil and cold wax, mixed media, acrylic painting, pastels, plus handcrafted works in wood, clay, fiber and more — a greater variety of techniques, media and imaginative use of material than the average exhibit which may have limitations in some of those areas ... And the viewer may find a perfect gift here, to be delivered later. I did note a “sold” sign on something and would encourage more.

We’ll become accustomed to more virtual art exhibits in the future, I’d imagine.

“Individual expression has a way to evoke emotion, talk to us, pose a question, make us think and consider a new perspective,” Sangelo said.

Find the exhibit on the Arapahoe Community College website and scroll through it several times — different details stand out with each pass.

A touch on the image flips it to reveal the artist and more information on materials. A couple of clicks enlarges it for

Dorothy Jaltuch’s watercolor “Vernazza, Cinque Terre, Italie” is part of the 18th annual Kaleidoscope exhibit at Arapahoe Community College.

COURTESY PHOTO closer inspection …

Sangelo has worked hard to make the exhibit as accessible as possible. (I wish dimensions were included on the website — they would be another tool for the viewer, as

one becomes accustomed to a different way of experiencing art.)

Most of these artworks are for sale, and would be a welcome addition to one’s home, or as a special gift ... contact

Sangelo at ACC if something strikes your fancy by writing to trish.sangelo@arapahoe. edu.

Works vary from Tippy McIntosh’s beautifully finished piece created with hand-rubbed oils on camphor wood (which I badly needed to touch) to paintings of subjects ranging from landscapes, sunny and stormy, to radishes and a finely rendered cabbage — and textures including architecture, an old metal truck grill and Carol Broere’s clay “Circles.”

In another category of color, inspiring an inclination to stroke the surface, is Centennial Elementary teacher Gayla Ruckhaus’ “Anaheims” created with bright felted wool and silk ... What a perfect gift for a pepper aficionado.

Littleton artist Shirley Lamb’s entry is called “Spider Tree” and Susan Blosten exhibits a mixed media piece she named “Out on a Limb.”

Note a print called “The Boatman” by Cynthia VeltmanMarshall.

We hope the beautiful Colorado Gallery of the Arts will be open again to the community soon for in-person visits, but in the interim, be sure to experience the virtual Kaleidoscope.

Performances, reopenings are welcome summer treats

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ocalist Mary Louise Lee will perform at Lone Tree Arts Center on July 24 and 25 at 8 p.m., and The Collective, with singer Hazel Miller, will star on Aug. 14 and 15. What a treat on a summer night!

LTAC is at 10075 SONYA’S Commons St., Lone SAMPLER Tree. Box office: 720509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org.

Easing into opening Bemis Library at 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton, opened July 14 with limited hours: Tuesday to Friday: 1 to 6 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 Sonya Ellingboe p.m. Call to schedule a same-day appointment: 303-7953961, as the number of visitors at any one time will be limited. All returns should be in the outdoor book drop.

Computer sessions will be limited to one hour. Chat reference service Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. Mask or face coverings for staff and visitors required — stay 6 ft. away from nonfamily members.

Littleton Museum The Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup Street, Littleton is open limited hours, with prescheduled visits limited to one hour, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.

303-795-3950.

Farmers market Highlands Ranch Farmers Market at 9288 Dorchester St. is open Sundays through Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science just reopened. For details, see botanicgardens.org and dmns.org.

Singer Hazel Miller performs Aug. 14 and 15 at the Lone Tree Arts Center. COURTESY PHOTO Douglas Land Conservancy The Douglas Land Conservancy is in the final week of seeking photos for its Natural Douglas County note cards.

Landscapes, wildlife or any other natural feature of Douglas County are eligible as subjects for the contest, which has a deadline of July 31. For details, go online to douglaslandconservancy.org/upcoming-events/natural-douglas-county-note-card-contest.

ROX Arts Gallery open The ROX Arts Gallery at Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton, is open Wednesday to Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Inquire about classes and visits as the gallery is not at full speed yet and can allow 10 people with masks inside at a time, including members. 720-724-5730.

Denver Botanic Gardens The Denver Botanic Gardens complex is at least mostly open to visitors

Denver Art Museum The Denver Art Museum is open and features an exhibit of Norman Rockwell’s very- American works.

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As for what used to be known as the musuem’s North Building (now called the Martin Building in recognition of a $25 million gift from J. Landis and Sharon Martin), it closed for a major renovation in November 2017; now it’s reopening in stages ahead of a planned late 2021 grand unveiling.

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“It was just out of nowhere,” Paris said of Howard’s death. “I don’t see why whoever hit him won’t come forward. They took him from my daughter and everyone who cared about him and just left. Nothing will bring Carl back, but we need closure.”

She feels his absence most in the morning. Howard liked to wake up early, as did Paris’ daughter, 2-year-old Dalylah. The pair would let Mom sleep in until breakfast was ready. Paris said Howard often brought her flowers that he got by asking neighbors if he could pluck a blossom for his sweetheart or by gathering discarded blooms from Banister’s Flowers just around the corner.

Howard, who had two sons of his own from a prior marriage, loved Dalylah like his own.

“They just lit up when they saw each other,” Paris said. “She brought such joy and energy to Carl’s life.”

Around Paris’ house are reminders of Howard. A weeping willow tree growing from a sprig from one of his bouquets. A swing for Dalylah he brought home on his bike.

“Everything I do reminds me of him,” Paris said.

Paris tries to keep her grief from Dalylah.

“She’s just a 2-year-old,” Paris said.

“She needs me to take care of her and not let my emotions rub off on her. I just have to keep putting one foot in front of the other, especially now that I don’t have that person in my life to help raise her. I’m just hoping whoever did this to us comes forward so we can start to move on.”

Howard left many broken hearts around town. Brenda Sleigh, who lives near Englewood’s Belleview Park, called Howard “as much of a best friend as a man can be.”

Carl Howard with his sister Della.

“Men don’t always listen,” Sleigh said. “Carl listened. I could vent to him.

He was so polite and well-spoken.”

Howard had endured hard times, Sleigh said. He had struggled with addiction, recovered from a car accident, and mainly rode a bicycle after losing his driver’s license years ago. His first wife passed away. A former mechanic and roofer, Howard had trouble working after breaking his arms in a fall from a roof.

Sleigh said she could always count on Howard, who helped out with her annual yard sales. When a fire scorched the side of her shed a few years ago, Sleigh didn’t have money to fix it, so Howard showed up the next day with paint and brushes and helped her paint over the damage.

“He was a good man,” Sleigh said. “A good father. A good friend.”

Paris, Howard’s girlfriend, said she

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is still haunted by the last thing she told him: To take a flashlight with him before he hopped on his bike toward his sister’s house just after dusk on June 23.

“He told me he always rode without a flashlight, and he’d always been fine,” Paris said. “He was stubborn. Maybe I should have made him take it.”

Shortly afterward, a neighbor knocked on Paris’ door. She had seen Howard’s bike lying in the street, surrounded by police and paramedics.

That night, Paris sat in the Swedish Medical Center emergency room for six excruciating hours before she found out Howard was gone. When she went to see him, she gave him a final kiss on the forehead. His head was cold, but his chest was still warm, she recalled.

On June 24, Englewood Police released their initial description of

the suspect vehicle: a dark-colored pickup truck. On July 9, they updated the description: a dark silver 2014-2016 Dodge Ram 1500 quad-cab truck with a bed covering, chrome-colored fulllength running boards, tinted windows, chrome front and rear bumpers, and black mirrors with turn signal lights in the mirror housing.

No arrest had yet been made as of July 17. The investigation is ongoing, and detectives continue to follow up on leads, Englewood Police investigator Scot Allen said in an email. Metro Denver Crime Stoppers is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Sleigh, Howard’s longtime friend, had a message for his killer.

“Come forward,” Sleigh said. “Face whatever you have to face. Carl, his family, all of us deserve peace. Man up.”

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The chief of the Tri-County Health Department ordered the agency’s

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The agency administers public health services in Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties.

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Officials did not disclose the specific nature of the threat or when it was made. Police later deemed the threat to be not credible.

Dr. John Douglas, the agency’s executive director, said the department previously received other threats directed at employees and the building has been vandalized multiple times.

People have also staged protests outside the building.

The agency has stirred up controversy among some in its response to

the COVID-19 crisis, including directives involving public mask wearing and staying at home. It is not known if the latest threat was related to the controversy.

Douglas said much of the vitriol has ramped up recently.

“I think it’s deeply — and I want to underscore deeply —disappointing, in the time of a pandemic, the divisiveness in this country,” Douglas said. “The people on the frontlines responding to the pandemic are getting attacked. It’s clearly a minority, but a vocal minority.”

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Littleton’s Ulises Velazquez has worked to improve his strength and speed.

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Ulises Velazquez is a 5-foot-7 senior running back and defensive back on the Littleton High School football team who is getting ready for his last high school football season — if there is one during the 2020 fall season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

He played in seven games last season and rushed for 123 yards on 45 carries and is the top returning Lions rusher from a year ago.

“I was a junior last year and we had seniors and most of them had played a lot more than me,” said Velazquez.

“I’ve been lifting weights since the gyms reopened. I lifted weights to get stronger and better. I worked on footwork also, helping the position I play.

“I usually do other workouts, like core muscles. I’m just trying to get faster and stronger. I’ve got my fundamentals down.”

Littleton coach Zeric Martinez sees a lot of potential in Velazquez.

“He is a rising senior for us,” said Martinez. “He’s a dedicated team leader who since I have been here has fully committed himself to the football program.”

Velazquez has high hopes for the

Lions this season.

“This year we’re getting some new players from other schools, which is helpful,” admitted Velazquez. “They are all athletic. There’s this one player who came from Arapahoe and he’s a good quarterback. He’s athletic and a good player.

“For this season we’re going to start winning games. We’ll have a better team.”

Martinez cautions that the new players might take some time before coming eligible because of the new transfer rules.

Littleton has been winless for the past two seasons and has only one record above the .500 mark over the past 10 campaigns.

“Winning is one of the goals for the season, and less injuries of course,” said Velazquez. “I want to help the team out and help winning games. Wow, Littleton’s record is crazy.”

So, Velazquez is practicing his pep talks.

“I just feel like some players once we are scored on, they get their heads down and they don’t get back up,” he said.

“That’s what I’m trying to teach them and try to help our team not get down and get back up and just keep fighting no matter what. Yeah, a win is better than a loss.

“Sometimes I do give a pep talk. I just say, hey we’re not done yet, we have to keep going and we can still score. We have to keep our heads up, not blend in and try to get up.”

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Order spotlights businesses Coffman took issue with Tri-County Health’s mask-wearing order for Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas because it allowed counties and municipalities to opt out.

“A majority of the workforce leaves Aurora in the morning and comes back in the late afternoon. And so, the notion that we could have this patchwork and have it be effective is just not possible,” Coffman said.

In the past, including at a July 14 news conference, Polis had argued a statewide mask order would be difficult for the state to enforce and that efforts with local enforcement capabilities are more effective.

What helped change his mind is the research that showed “the mere existence” of local requirements correlated to about 15% more mask-wearing, despite that they’re seldom enforced, Polis said.

Under the state’s order, a person without a mask who refuses to leave a business would be trespassing — similar to if a person enters a store without proper clothing — and local law officers can enforce that, Polis said.

Businesses serving the public may not provide service to a customer or allow a customer onto its public indoor space unless the customer is wearing a face covering, according to the governor’s office news release.

Businesses will be required to uphold the requirement if they don’t want their licenses to be affected, Polis said.

On the other hand, the order will give business owners firmer ground to stand on in requiring people to wear masks, Polis argued.

“I’ve heard from many business

owners who are frustrated that they haven’t had the moral authority” to ask people to wear masks, Polis said, adding: “This will help small business owners to make sure their customers are safe and that their employees are safe.”

Pumping brakes on reopening The state will slow the pace of Colorado’s lifting of restrictions with a two-week pause on issuing counties any new exceptions, or “variances,” to Colorado’s current limits on gatherings and activities under its saferat-home order, according to Polis’ presentation.

Counties that already have variances but are seeing concerning COVID-19 levels must take “bold and urgent” steps to suppress the spread, or they risk losing the variances, according to the presentation.

The state is still moving forward with its third phase of social distancing policy, the “protect our neighbors” phase, Polis said. The first two phases were the stay-at-home and current safer-at-home orders.

Once counties meet certain criteria, submit a plan to mitigate surges and are approved by the state, they can permit activities at 50% of pre-pandemic capacity “across all sectors,” with at least 6 feet between non-household members and no more than 500 people in one setting, according to the state’s framework.

The state on July 7 released a form to allow counties to apply to qualify for that new phase of social distancing.

Counties that qualify for the “protect our neighbors” phase may choose to become exempt from the mask order, according to the executive order’s text.

While less-metropolitan areas may be able to qualify, “that is very unlikely to be the case for the Denver metro area in the near future,” Polis said.

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals City and County PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, July 20, 2020 the Centennial City Council passed on first reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2020-O-04 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE) CONCERNING CONCEPT PLAN REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO CERTAIN SUBDIVISIONS The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk.

The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-754-3324. The full text of the ordinance is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com.

By: Barbara Setterlind, MMC, City Clerk Legal Notice No. 523987 / 60098 First Publication: July 23, 2020 Last Publication: July 23, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Independent PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, July 20, 2019, the Centennial City Council approved the following ordinance on second and final reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2020-O-03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE) CONCERNING FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT AND FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION REGULATIONS AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM) AND THE FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY (FIS) DATED SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk and is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-754-3324. by a vote of 9 in favor and 0 against.

(First published July 16, 2020) By: Barbara Setterlind, MMC, City Clerk Legal Notice No. 523990 / 60101 First Publication: July 23, 2020 Last Publication: July 23, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A HOTEL & RESTAURANT LICENSE August 6, 2020 Notice is hereby given that the Centennial Liquor Licensing Authority will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., virtually at www.centennialco.gov, to consider an application for a new Hotel & Restaurant License for CAB Printers Inc dba GC of Centennial (Golden Corral 2594), 15775 E Arapahoe Rd, Centennial, CO 80016.

The applicant is an Incorporation: CAB Printers Inc 15775 E Arapahoe Rd Centennial, CO 80016 Public comment will be heard at the hearing.

Please contact Christina Cooney, via email at ccooney@centennialco.gov or phone (303) 7543371 by no later than August 6, 2020 at 9:00am, if you would like to make public comment or submit written comments regarding the issuance of this license.

By order of Barbara Setterlind, City Clerk June 23, 2020.

Legal Notice No. 523988 / 60099 First Publication: July 23, 2020 Last Publication: July 23, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Independent PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, July 20, 2020 the Centennial City Council passed on first reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2020-O-05

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE) CONCERNING TEMPORARY USES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk.

The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-754-3324. The full text of the ordinance is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com.

By: Barbara Setterlind, MMC, City Clerk Legal Notice No. 523989 / 60100 First Publication: July 23, 2020 Last Publication: July 23, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Independent

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR INCLUSION OF ADDITIONAL REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested persons that a Petition for Inclusion of additional real property has been filed with the Board of Directors of the South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District. The Board of Directors has fixed Monday, the 3rd day of August, 2020, at the hour of 6:00 p.m., at 9195 E. Mineral Avenue, Centennial, Colorado, as the date, time and place of an open meeting at which such Petition shall be heard.

The name and address of the Petitioner is: Bow Mar Owners Inc. 5380 Lakeshore Drive Bow Mar, Colorado

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Bids and Settlements Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT BID PACKAGE 18 Centennial, BID PACKAGE 23 Peabody and BID PACKAGE 04 LHS & Options Notice is hereby given that Littleton Public Schools in the county of Arapahoe will on 8/18/20 pay retainage and make final settlement with Howell Construction. For BID PACKAGE 18, BID PACKAGE 23 Peabody and BID PACKAGE 04 LHS & Options. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by Howell Construction any other contractors or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim has not been paid, may at any time up to and including the time of final settlement, file a Verified Statement of Claim with the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of Education to Littleton Public Schools at the school district’s Property Management Department, 5776 S. Crocker Street, Littleton, CO. 80120 on or before August 17, 2020. Final Settlement will be made and verified claims must be timely filed with Littleton Public Schools. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim, Dated: 7/17/2020 Legal Notice No. 523985 First Publication: July 23, 2020 Last Publication: August 6, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Not consecutive publications Public Notice

The property to be included into the District is generally described as follows:

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT BID PACKAGE 02 Demolition & Abatement

That part of the West 1/2 of Section 18, Township 5 South, Range 69 West, Arapahoe County and that part of the East 1/2 of Section 13, Township 5 South, Range 69 West, Jefferson County lying within the high water line of Patrick Lake, also known as Bowles Lake. Said high water line being more particularly described in the Special Warranty Deed recorded in Arapahoe County on April 13, 1955 in Book 915 at Page 309.

Notice is hereby given that Littleton Public Schools in the county of Arapahoe will on 8/18/20 pay retainage and make final settlement with Roche Constructors, Inc. for Demolition & Abatement work for BID PACKAGE 02 New Elementary School #1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by Roche Constructors, Inc. any other contractors or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim has not been paid, may at any time up to and including the time of final settlement, file a Verified Statement of Claim with the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of Education to Littleton Public Schools at the school district’s Property Management Department, 5776 S. Crocker Street, Littleton, CO. 80120 on or before August 17, 2020. Final Settlement will be made and verified claims must be timely filed with Littleton Public Schools. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim, Dated: 7/17/2020

All interested parties may appear at such hearing to show cause in writing why such Petition should not be granted.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT By: /s/ Hank Eng, Secretary Legal Notice No. 523994 First Publication: July 23, 2020 Last Publication: July 23, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR EXCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY FROM THE SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested persons that a Petition for Exclusion of real property has been filed with the Board of Directors of the South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District.

The Board of Directors has fixed Monday, the 3rd day of August, 2020, at the hour of 6:00 a.m., at 9195 E. Mineral Avenue, Centennial, Colorado, as the date, time and place of an open meeting at which such Petition shall be heard.

The name and address of the Petitioner is: Aurora Holdings, LLC 901 New Hampshire St., #201 Lawrence, KS 66044 The property to be excluded from the District is generally described as follows: Lots 1 through 5, Block 1, together with Lot 1, Block 2, together with Tract A, Smoky Hill Crossing Subdivision Filing No. 1, City of Aurora, recorded January 3, 2020 at Reception No. E0001189, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

All interested parties may appear at such hearing to show cause in writing why such Petition should not be granted.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT By: /s/ Hank Eng, Secretary Legal Notice No. 523993 First Publication: July 23, 2020 Last Publication: July 23, 2020

Legal Notice No. 523984 First Publication: July 23, 2020 Last Publication: August 6, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Not consecutive publications

Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112 Plaintiff(s): ELVA MANZANERO v.

Defendant(s): ALEXIS MEDINA, ROCKY MOUNTAIN MORTGAGE SPECIALISTS, INC., a Colorado Corporation, and all unknown persons who claim any interest in the subject matter of this action.

Attorney for Plaintiff: KOB LAW LLC Knute O. Broady, III 6795 E. Tennessee Ave., Suite 210 Denver, CO 80224 Tel: (720) 341-4111 Reg. No.: 43986 Fax: (720) 836-4202 E-mail: knute@koblaw.com Case No.: 2020CV31341 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): ALEXIS MEDINA You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the

clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

Please take notice:

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff’s Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Sheriff’s Office of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado at 10 O’clock .A.M., on the 27th day of August 2020, at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, phone number 720-874-3845. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold 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.

This is a quiet title action brought pursuant to C.R.C.P. 105 concerning 15556 E. Evans Avenue., Aurora, CO 80013.

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

Dated: July 10, 2020

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $18,004.14.

By: s/ Knute O. Broady, III Knute O. Broady, III Reg. No.: 43986 Attorney for Plaintiff (This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(g), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.)

Legal Notice No. 523973 First Publication: July 23, 2020 Last Publication: August 20, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2020CV030021 Division: 21 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Plaintiff: STEPPING STONES AT COPPER RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.

Defendants: ALMA G. FLORES; UNITED SHORE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; THE OFFICE OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE Regarding: Lot 1, Block 21, Copper Ridge Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Also known and numbered as: 17164 E Ford Dr Aurora CO 80017 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff’s Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Unit of the Sheriff’s Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 10th day of September, 2020, at 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80112; phone number (720)874-3845. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold 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. ** Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil Unit of the Sheriff’s Office of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH & HOLMES, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 DATED in Colorado this 11th day of June 2020.

Tyler S. Brown Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado By: Sgt. Trent Steffa Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 523907 First Publication: July 16, 2020 Last Publication: August 13, 2020 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, Colorado, 80110 Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Case No.: 2020CV030117 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY PLAINTIFF: BELMONT AT RIVERWALK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. v.

DEFENDANTS: PHILLIP A TILLEMAN; RIVERWALK MASTER ASSOCIATION; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; THE ARLINGTON CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC; and SUSAN KAY RYDEN AS ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS,

This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Order For Default Judgment and Order and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure dated April 24, 2020 and C.R.S. 38-38-101, et seq. by Belmont at Riverwalk Condominium Association, Inc. the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on June 7, 2017 at Reception No. D7061568 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on a default under the Condominium Declaration for Belmont Condominiums recorded on 11/27/2002 at Reception#B2226309 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The Declaration establishes a lien for the benefit of Belmont at Riverwalk Condominium Association, Inc. against real property legal described as follows:

Condominium Unit F, Building 2951, The Belmont at Riverwalk Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map thereof recorded November 27, 2002 at Reception No. B2226310, and as defined and described in the Condominium Declaration for Belmont Condominiums recorded November 27, 2002 at Reception No. B2226309 in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado; Also known as: 2951 W. Riverwalk Cr. #F Littleton, CO 80123.

The attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Kate M. Leason, Reg. No. 41025, Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang Street, Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1011, 303.432.9999.

Date: May 26, 2020 Tyler S. Brown Arapahoe County Sheriff By: Sgt. Trent Steffa Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 523870 First Publication: July 9, 2020 Last Publication: August 6, 2020 Published In: Littleton Independent 750 W Hampden Ave, Suite 225

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice COUNTY COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1790 West Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, CO 80120 303/645-6600 Case No.:2009C304232 Sunport Financial, LLC, Plaintiff vs. Clarence C. Edwards, Defendant REVIVER BY PUBLICATION NOTICE TO DEFENDANT/ JUDGMENT DEBTOR

THIS MATTER coming on before the Court upon the motion of the Plaintiff styled “Motion for Revivor of Judgment,” and the Court having read said motion and now being duly apprised in the premises, NOW THEREFORE

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Clerk of this Court shall, and is ordered and directed to, issue to Defendant, Clarence C. Edwards, the “Notice to Show Cause Pursuant to CRCP 354(h)” requiring said Defendant to show cause within 14 (fourteen) days from the service of such Notice, pursuant to CRCP 354(h), if any he/she has, why the Judgment heretofore entered in this matter on April 23, 2009, revived December 29, 2014 shall not be revived with like force and effect.

WHEREAS, Plaintiff has moved this Court pursuant to CRCP 354(h) to revive the Judgment entered in the instant matter on, April 23, 2009, revived December 29, 2014. NOW THEREFORE

IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED, that Plaintiff, Sunport Financial, LLC, shall have and take of defendant, Clarence C. Edwards, Judgment in the instant matter on this date with like force and effect as on the date the Judgment was entered heretofore on April 23, 2009 revived December 29, 2014.

Defendant shall show cause within fourteen (14) days from the service of this “Notice to Show

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Public Notices Cause Pursuant to CRCP 354(h)”, if any the Defendant has, why the Judgment heretofore entered should not be revived with like force and effect.

Attorney for Plaintiff Legal Notice No. 523929 First Publication: July 2, 2020 Last Publication: July 30, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice Homestead Park Orthodontics will be shredding patient charts last seen before 6/30/2013 on 8/31/2020. Please send a written and dated request to Homestead Park Orthodontics, 6881 S Holly Circle #109, Centennial CO 80112, before 10/26/20, if you would like your chart.

Legal Notice No. 523930 First Publication: July 2, 2020 Last Publication: July 23, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Notice to Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Herbert F. Jacobs, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30673 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 on or before November 23, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Katherine J. Stanton Personal Representative 235 Fremont Avenue Los Altos, California 94024 Legal Notice No. 523975 First Publication: July 23, 2020 Last Publication: August 6, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Karen Straight, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30602 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 9, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Shanti Straight, Personal Representative 14095 Utah Circle Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 868-4559 Legal Notice No. 523947 First Publication: July 9, 2020 Last Publication: July 23, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James E. Gaba, a/k/a James Edwin Gaba, a/k/a James Edward Gaba, a/k/a James Gaba and Jim Gaba, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30563 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 16, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kanda E. Pullara and Taryn L. Logan Co-Personal Representatives 5367 E. Mineral Circle Centennial, Colorado 80122 Legal Notice No. 523965 First Publication: July 16, 2020 Last Publication: July 30, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lorraine McCawley, aka Lorraine J. McCawley, Deceased Case Number: 20PR204 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of ARAPAHOE County, Colorado on or before NOVEMBER 23, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

ROBERT P MOLLOY JR Personal Representative 5937 S DATURA CT LITTLETON, CO, 80120 Legal Notice No. 523991 First Publication: July 23, 2020 Last Publication: August 6, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Raciel F. Martinez, also known as Raciel Fidel Martinez, also known as Raciel Martinez, Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR 30702 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 23, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Dialis R. de Quesada Personal Representative 16494 East Otero Place Englewood, CO 80112 Legal Notice No. 523981 First Publication: July 23, 2020 Last Publication: August 6, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Rita Derjue Zimmerman, also known as Rita D. Zimmerman, and Rita Derjue, Deceased Case Number: 20PR30676 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 23, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Carle C. Zimmerman, Jr. Personal Representative 2539 West Ridge Court Littleton, Colorado 80120 Legal Notice No. 523976 First Publication: July 23, 2020 Last Publication: August 6, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Norma Carolyn Heaston, aka Norma Heaston, Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR 30425 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 November 9, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

John D. Heaston Personal Representative 8942 Marsh Creek Galesburg, MI 49053 Legal Notice No. 523944 First Publication: July 9 2020 Last Publication: July 23, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robin Albert Carlson, Deceased Case Number: 20PR30656 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 November 16, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Emily Bright Hays Attorney to the Personal Representative 8795 Ralson Rd, St 113 Arvada, CO 80002 Legal Notice No. 523959 First Publication: July 16, 2020 Last Publication: July 30, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Neal A. Berwick, aka Neal Andrew Berwick, aka Neal Berwick, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30649 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 16, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Daniel Berwick Personal Representative c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80203 Legal Notice No. 523957 First Publication: July 16, 2020 Last Publication: July 30, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Sandra J. Kiley, aka Sandra Jean Kiley, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30500 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 16, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Walter H. Kiley, Personal Representative c/o Gubbels Law Office, P.C. 402 N Wilcox St., #100 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Legal Notice No. 523954 First Publication: July 16, 2020 Last Publication: July 30, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert Henderson, Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR 30572 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 November 9, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Geetha Sivanandam Person Giving Notice 6053 S. Quebec Street, No. 103 Englewood, Colorado 80111 Legal Notice No. 523945 First Publication: July 9, 2020 Last Publication: July 23, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RUSSELL ALAN SHUSTER, aka RUSSELL A. SHUSTER, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30690 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 16, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Cassandra A. Byrns Personal Representative 20863 E. Girard Dr. Aurora, CO 80013 Legal Notice No. 523967 First Publication: July 16, 2020 Last Publication: July 30, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Melinda A. Garrison, a/k/a Melinda Garrison, Deceased Case Number: 20PR30565 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before November 10, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

UMB Bank, N.A. 1670 Broadway, 5th Floor Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No.523943 First Publication: July 9, 2020 Last Publication: July 23, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Alexander Djanfada, Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR 30665 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 November 23, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Sergey Djanfada Personal Representative 15884 E. Purdue Drive Aurora, Colorado 80013 720-324-0591 Legal Notice No. 523992 First Publication: July 23, 2020 Last Publication: August 6, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

All persons having claims against the abovenamed Estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Arapahoe County District Court on or before November 16, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Julia A. Beatty, Personal Representative P.O. Box 154 Watkins, CO 80137 Legal Notice No. 523950 First Publication: July 9, 2020 Last Publication: July 23, 2020 Publisher: Little Independent

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Matthew Annalora, also known as Matthew A. Annalora, and Matthew Anthony Annalora, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30455 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 23, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JANA KAY DITTO, a/k/a JANA K. DITTO, a/k/a JANA DITTO, a/k/a JANA DITTO MARTIN, a/k/a JANA D. MARTIN, a/k/a JANA MARTIN, Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR 61 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 November 23, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ John D. Konz JORGENSEN, BROWNELL & PEPIN, P.C. 8001 Arista Pl, #415 Broomfield, CO 80021 Telephone: (303) 678-0560 Attorney for the Personal Representative Legal Notice No. 523986 First Publication: July 23, 2020 Last Publication: August 6, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ying Wah Wong, also known as Ying W. Wong, also known as Ying Wong, also known as Ying Wah Ma, also known as Ying W. Ma, also known as Ying Ma, Deceased Case Number :2020PR30625 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 November 9, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Marina Wong Personal Representative 9989 Hawthorne Street Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126 Legal Notice No. 523949 First Publication: July 9, 2020 Last Publication: July 23, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Carol Ann Beatty, aka Carol A. Beatty, aka Carol Beatty, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30654

Legal Notice No. 523958 First Publication: July 16, 2020 Last Publication: July 30, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on July 8, 2020, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Denver, CO 80210

Legal Notice No. 523978 First Publication: July 23, 2020 Last Publication: August 6, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Legal Notice No. 523974 First Publication: July 23, 2020 Last Publication: August 6, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on July 10, 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 Lacei Leigh Martinez-Ibarra be changed to Lacei Leigh Martinez Case No.: 20 C 100270

Legal Notice No. 523977 First Publication: July 23, 2020 Last Publication: August 6, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Personal Representative 2153 S. Lafayette Street

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Todd Alan Johnson, also known as Todd A. Johnson, and Todd Johnson, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30585

Legal Notice No. 523963 First Publication: July 16, 2020 Last Publication: July 30, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

The petition requests that the name of Joseph Michael Bethel-Santiago be changed to Joseph Michael Santiago Case No.: 2020 C 100262

Olivia Annalora Young

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Carolyn J. Johnson Personal Representative 9861 Greensview Circle Lone Tree, Colorado 80124

Public notice is given on July 6, 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 Ran R Zhu be changed to Angie Ran Chien Case No.: 20 C 37569

Public Notice

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 16, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on July 8, 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 Nicholas Suk Lee be changed to Sterling Nicholas Lee Case No.: 20 C 100273 By: K. Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 523983 First Publication: July 23, 2020 Last Publication: August 6, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on July 13, 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 Jeff Jiajun Qian be changed to Jeff Jiajun Chien Case No.: 20 C 37568 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 523979 First Publication: July 23, 2020 Last Publication: August 6, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on July 1, 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 Emily Chien Zhi Yuan be changed to Emily Chie Grider Case No.: 20 C 100265 By: Kim Boswell Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 523972 First Publication: July 23, 2020 Last Publication: August 6, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on June 5, 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 Mario Anthony Chavez be changed to Kahumo De Vil Chason Case No.: 20 C 100223 By: Kathleen Jaushi Legal Notice No. 523946 First Publication: July 9, 2020 Last Publication: July 23, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Public Notice is given on July 9, 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 Dawn Alese Graves be changed to Dawn Alese Graves-Perkins Case Number: 2020C37286 By: KLS Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 523966 First Publication: July 16, 2020 Last Publication: July 30, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on July 13, 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 Sally Jean Morgenthaler be changed to Morgan Leigh McKenna Case No.: 20 C 100258 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 523980 First Publication: July 23, 2020 Last Publication: August 6, 2020 Publisher: Littleton Independent

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on July 7, 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 Ariana Amaya be changed to Ariana Angel Amayasilerio Case No.: 20 C 100268 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

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Colorado’s order includes exemptions for individuals “who cannot medically tolerate a face covering,” along with exceptions for some other cases, according to the order’s text.

Tri-County’s order does not require that any child 5 or younger wear a face covering, but in light of the state’s order, Tri-County announced it would raise its age of exemption to 10 years to avoid confusion.

Businesses in spotlight If a person who isn’t wearing a mask refuses to leave a business and is therefore trespassing, that is one example where law enforcement action would apply.

“Law enforcement is not expected to respond to reports of face-covering violations unless the call involves trespass, disorderly conduct or other subsequent crime beyond the failure to wear a face covering,” Sky said.

If an individual refuses to wear a mask for reasons not allowed under the order’s exceptions, a business or

other publicly accessible facility is required to refuse entry to that person, according to Tri-County’s mask order.

Any business open to the public that allows a person on its premises without a mask could have its license suspended or revoked, the order says.

Similiarly, businesses may not provide service to people or allow them on their public indoor areas without a mask, according to the state’s order.

Businesses violating the order will may have business license temporarily suspended.

For businesses, if three or more complaints are received, Tri-County plans to “reach out with educational materials, take questions, chat through the requirements of the order, provide template signage and generally provide resources and education to assist in compliance,” Sky said.

“Sometimes we may need to visit a business in person and sometimes we may be able to provide information and links to resources remotely. Each response will start with a phone call,” Sager said.

Tri-County staff likely won’t respond in person to individuals who are not wearing masks, as the depart-

ment does not have the capacity to carry that out, Sager said.

“However, we encourage people to reach out to TCHD if they are seeing people not wearing their masks in certain areas as we will use this information to target our education campaigns,” Sager said.

Constitutional authority Since Tri-County voted to issue its order, the move has been criticized as government overreach in public meetings of the Castle Rock Town Council and the Douglas County Board of Commissioners, where officials and local residents weighed in.

On the other hand, some Centennial city officials expressed skepticism that the order would be enforced aggressively enough to make people comply.

Responding to concerns that have been raised about the mask rule’s constitutionality, Sky cited the American Bar Association, which says on its website: “Under the U.S. Constitution’s 10th Amendment and U.S. Supreme Court decisions over nearly 200 years, state governments have the primary authority to control the spread of dangerous diseases within

their jurisdictions. The 10th Amendment, which gives states all powers not specifically given to the federal government, allows them the authority to take public health emergency actions, such as setting quarantines and business restrictions.”

Public health agencies are required

by Colorado state law to “investigate and abate nuisances when necessary in order to eliminate sources of epidemic or communicable diseases,” according to Sky. “In the event of a public health emergency, the (local health) agency shall issue orders and adopt rules consistent with the laws and rules of the state as the public health director may deem necessary for the proper exercise of the powers and duties vested in or imposed upon the agency or county or district board,” Sky cited.

If Tri-County pursued a violation in court, the court would ultimately decide what the penalty would be, according to Sky, discussing the suggestion of an up to $25 fine for a first violation. He added: “Our recommendation may change for a more egregious violation of the public health order.”

Public Notices City of Littleton 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 MAY 2020 VENDOR NAME

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3-D SPECIALTIES, INC A & E TIRE INC A. J. VENTURES, INC A-1 DIVING CO. INC ACKERMAN & SONS INC ACRES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC AEC-WEST CONSULTANTS, INC AFFORDABLE MOVING & STORAGE, INC AGELESS EXPRESSIONS MEDSPA AJI FENCE LTD ALARM SPECIALISTS INC ALFRED BENESCH & COMPANY AM SIGNAL, INC

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AMAZON.COM AON CONSULTING, INC ARAMARK CORPORATION ARAPAHOE COUNTY AVTECH ELECTRONICS INC AXON ENTERPRISES, INC AZTEC CONSULTANTS, INC BACKUPIFY BALLET PHYSIQUE STUDIOS, LLC BEVERLY HILLS GLASS, INC BIDDLE CONSULTING GROUP BLACKBAUD, INC BOHANNAN HUSTON INC. BOSS FOTO LLC DBA BLUE TALON PHOTOGRAPHY BOWMAN, ERIC BRANNAN SAND & GRAVEL COMPANY BREACHLOCK.COM BRINKS INC BROMPTON, JAMES H CALDERWOOD-MACKELPRANG, INC CANNON COCHRAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES CAREHERE LLC CARR, DOROTHY CARTEGRAPH SYSTEMS INC CASA BIANCA BRIDAL BOUTIQUE CDW GOVERNMENT CENGAGE LEARNING, INC CENTERPOINT ENERGY SERVICES INC CENTURYLINK CIGNA HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY CITY OF CENTENNIAL

6,033.82 11,666.66 590.39 1,380.00 2,103.30 19,500.00 4,900.00 1,275.00 2,500.00 13,339.70 1,438.00 19,186.47 32,125.00

TRAFFIC & STREET SIGNS TIRES TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROGRAM BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANT BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANT BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANT BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANT REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES SUPPLIES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES UNIFORMS SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANT CAPITAL PROJECTS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE CAPITAL PROJECTS

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BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANT LEARNING & EDUCATION CONCRETE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BANK COURIER SERVICE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

1,407.66 1,579.79 28,793.28 2,500.00 7,875.00 2,500.00 24,039.80 6,000.00 8,270.81 7,374.96

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES COPIER RENTAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANT COMPUTER EQUIPMENT DATABASE SUBSCRIPTIONS UTILITIES TELECOMMUNICATIONS

323,926.00 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 118,196.00 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROJECTS 621,018.50 BI-CITY OPERATIONS

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