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Coffman’s centrist views in Colorado’s mainstream, candidate says Attorney general seeking Republican nomination for governor

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- Cynthia Coffman, gubernatorial candidate

The continued fire escape from the City of Littleton Less than two weeks after the independent Littleton Fire Protection District declared its plans to merge with South Metro Fire Rescue, the Highlands Ranch Metro District made a similar announcement last week. The two intend to sever ties with the City of Littleton as a result.

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When you’re a governor in a state that is as politically split as Colorado is, it is particularly important that you govern from the center.

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Both Highlands Ranch, an unincorporated planned community in Douglas County, and LFPD, a “virtual fire-protection agency” serving west Centennial and other areas outside Littleton, have been contracting for decades with Littleton’s fire department to provide service in their jurisdictions. The cost-cutting move allowed the two entities to operate without “fire departments” of their own. If the two deals become finalized—both are effective Jan. 1, 2019—SMFR would become the second-largest fire-protection agency in Colorado, second only to Den-

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Courtesy of Cynthia Coffman for Governor

Attorney General Cynthia Coffman, the latest to nudge into the crowded Republican gubernatorial primary, rejects claims that she is too “moderate” for a packed room of men vying to out-conservative each other. She cites her 2014 run for Colorado’s top attorney. “I was very successful in the caucus and assembly process getting support from people who didn’t agree with me on every issue, but saw that I had the courage of my convictions,” the Aurora resident said. “People in the Republican Party will have the opportunity to hear me talk about issues, and I think they will find that labelling me in a particular way is not easy.” While Coffman earned raves from her fellow Republicans for defying Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper on issues of perceived federal overreach, she has been greeted askance in more-conservative quarters for her positions on social issues, particularly abortion and gay rights. Coffman believes her views put her squarely in the mainstream of Colorado voters—a clear benefit, she says, in a state that has been reluctant to elect Republican governors. “To me, when you’re a governor in a state that is as politically split as Colorado is, it is particularly important that you govern from the center and that you govern to solve problems, and not pursue a particular ideology on every issue,” the candidate said.

Highlands Ranch follows LFPD out the door to South Metro

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ver, and Littleton Fire Rescue, that city’s fire department, would revert to only serving its city limits, unless the city merges its fire department with SMFR as well. [See related story.] Like LFPD, the board of directors for Highlands Ranch’s governing body says the move will improve fire-protection services in the unincorporated non-city of 96,000 residents. “We owe it to Highlands Ranch residents to continue to provide the best available fire and emergency services,” said Jim Worley, the metro district’s board chairman. “We believe inclusion in [SMFR] will provide a higher level of service than we are currently receiving. [SMFR] has indicated they will be able to employ the current Littleton paramedics and firefighters who are familiar with this community.” Like LFPD, Highlands

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And then there were none …

Abandoned as service provider, Littleton Fire to begin negotiations with South Metro In the wake of a diminishing fire-protection role in the area, Littleton City Manager Mark Relph has notified South Metro Fire Rescue Chief Bob Baker that the city wants to pursue an agreement for that large fire-protection service to provide fire and emergency-medical services in Littleton. Last week, the City Council told Relph to begin negotiations on an eventual cost-saving merger of the two fire departments. “The pursuit of inclusion into your district by our fire partners presents a good opportunity to discuss how all entities may best serve the long-term interests of our citizens,” Relph wrote in his letter to Baker. The decision comes after 18 months of discussions between the city and its fire partners on the future of Littleton Fire Rescue, the city’s fire department, which has for years contracted with the Highlands Ranch Metropolitan Continued on page 27


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Coffman: ‘If there’s anything I understand, it’s what works in Colorado government’ Continued from Page 1 As some Republicans flock to such hopefuls as former U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo, an anti-illegal immigration firebrand, Coffman cautions Republicans that hardline stances are not in the party’s interests for the general election. “That would only lead Republicans into the same situation we have found ourselves in so often, which is where the candidate is not electable by the entire population of Colorado,” she said.

November surprise

Coffman, 55, the former wife of Tancredo successor Mike Coffman, was in one sense a surprise candidate when she formally entered the primary last month. Although known to be mulling a run to become Colorado’s first woman governor, many— including District Attorney George Brauchler—were ready to assume she would run for re-election rather than enter a less certain contest full of well-funded heavy hitters. Coffman’s announcement prompted Brauchler to switch from the governor’s race to the wide-open primary for attorney general. For Coffman’s part, the

timing of her announcement was born more in the realities of her current job than uncertainty, the candidate says. “It actually didn’t take me long to make the decision. I just chose to announce it a year out from the general election,” she explained. “I have a very big job as attorney general and didn’t want to spend two years campaigning when I think that all people feel is necessary as voters is a good year to listen to candidates.” Although Coffman once told The Villager that her political ambitions ended at the Colorado Department of Law, she says she gradually changed her mind as she talked to constituents and realized that the truly important issues were more germane to the governor’s office. “It’s been an evolution for me,” she said. “I very much enjoy my work as an attorney for the state, but as I expanded my role and became a larger part of state government, I became aware of issues that we’re facing—issues of soaring growth and infrastructure that has not kept up, issues around the urban-rural divide, and places in the state of Colorado that have not recovered from the recession.” Coffman points to her two decades in state government

as unique among her primary competition of former lawmakers and businessmen. Born in Missouri, she earned her law degree at Georgia State University in Atlanta before beginning her legal career in 1993 at the Georgia attorney general’s office. Three years later, she was hired as a lawyer for the Olympic games in Atlanta. After moving to Colorado, Coffman worked for the research office of the nonpartisan Legislative Council at the state Capitol before landing a position at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Then Gov. Bill Owens tapped her as his chief legal counsel before Attorney General John Suthers appointed her as his deputy. “If there’s anything I understand, it’s what works in Colorado government,” she said.

Controversial tenure

After being elected attorney general in 2014, succeeding term-limited Suthers, Coffman made headlines for her public battles with Hickenlooper—first on perceived overreach by President Obama’s Environmental Protection Agency and then opting not to join a lawsuit chal-

lenging President Trump’s decision on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. “I think there’s something to be said for a good balance between the two parties,” Coffman said of her run-ins with the current governor. “It’s difficult sometimes when the governor and the attorney general are of different parties because these are two independently-elected offices who can sometimes go in different directions.” The attorney general was the subject of inner-party gossip in 2015 when she was accused of attempting to blackmail then-state Republican Chair Steve House over an alleged extramarital affair. Although Coffman would not explain what actually happened in the fracas, she insists it was mischaracterized. “It was dealt with and the party moved forward. Steve House and I are on good terms,” she said. “It was an emotional time for everybody. I didn’t blackmail anybody.” Coffman made the news more recently when her office joined the U.S. Supreme Court case over a Colorado baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple. Although Coffman’s office is representing the Colorado

Civil Rights Commission, which favored the couple as a matter of legal obligation, Coffman is a supporter of gay rights in principle, noting a close personal friend with HIV she helps care for. “It is sometimes portrayed as a crusade, and that is not untrue,” she said. “But [my support for gay rights] started at its foundational beginnings because of relationships I’ve had with people I’ve seen discriminated against.” Coffman is likewise supportive of abortion rights. “I want abortion to be rare. I want it to be safe, and I want us to be doing things as a society that diminish the need for there to be abortion,” she said. The candidate, who opposed legalized marijuana in Colorado, also pledges to defend the state’s voter-approved system in the event of federal encroachment. Her history in legal analysis is a big part of why Coffman thinks she would make an excellent chief executive. “The legal and critical thinking we are taught in law school becomes a part of how we approach every issue and problem,” she said. “I think that is a great benefit in the role of governor.”

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Broncos, groceries and holiday shopping

Great to see the Broncos defeat the Jets here at home on Sunday afternoon. It was a bright sunny day and the team seemed to suddenly arrive back on the field ready to play with zero turnovers and Trevor Siemian running and passing well. It is a textbook case of how a high and mighty team can fall from being a Super Bowl contender to a recordlosing season. This happens all the time in the business and political world in which we all live and work. Record-breaking stocks fall out of favor, such as the demise of General Electric, now at a fire-sale price around $17 a share. Under Armour, a market darling for years, is down around $13 a share. The list is long of high-flying stocks that have not met earning expectations. Our very own Kroger-owned King Soopers and City Market stock has slid 27 percent during 2017 in fear of Amazon’s entry into the grocery business. I’ve been shopping at King Soopers and sister City Market stores for decades and find them to be wonderful grocery stores. Lloyd King was a member of my Denver Lions Club who helped develop this very successful grocery chain that serves us so well. Think about how all of this fresh produce, dairy, meat and

Barbwire Bob The Army vs. Navy football game on Dec. 9 was a great game with Army winning 14-13 when a 50-yard e sse e u r s with seconds left in the game. The e s e r r see er e ser e ers r es r academies. It was heartwarming to see these u ure r e ers e e e s e in their careers they will be relying e er r r su r defend America. *** s e s e r r s ss ue e r e e u re s u s s ee e s u s sere ur r r sur e e e u e e e

bread reach those shelves and display cases every day. One of the modern miracles of our time is the quality of our food chain. So many people to thank, the farmers, truck drivers and store employees. As we wrap up 2017, it appears that we are defeating ISIS on foreign shores, but they are like a disease, and elements are fleeing to other unstable countries, where they will prey upon the populace. It is quite likely that we will have a tax cut and changes in our tax code. The new bill probably will not be perfect, but it can be improved in future months and years. President Trump will probably get his wall and I hope that we can save the DACA kids from any deportations and harmful actions. I think he may have to do the deal himself to solve the issue at last. We’re in the final holiday countdown as the malls and local stores are busy with Christmas activities. These malls and stores are the backbone of our local economy, so shop at home and let the sales taxes flow to schools, cities and government services that include our first-responders who have been the heroes in 2017.

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The battle that changed history

It was cold! It was damn cold 73 Decembers ago. It snowed and it snowed, and the damn snow kept coming down day after day in Belgium that December of 1944 when the Battle of the Bulge, the biggest, most stunning, and the most confused battle fought on the Western Front in World War II. I know because I was there. Strangely enough, that December began with a quiet, boring and scary calmness. There was none of Hollywood’s perception of a war. There was no noise and excitement to indicate that the German Army was preparing a 75-mile-wide counterattack aiming to recapture the crucial Belgium supply-port of Antwerp. It was this monotony that actually lulled the First Army into a false sense of security and allowed three of Hitler’ crack armies, under the command of veteran Gen. Van Rundstadfdt, to launch at 5 a.m. on Dec. 16 a surprise move through the fog-clouded Ardennes. Three of Hitler’s battletested armies, consisting of 10 experienced tank divisions and 14 infantry units, hit the freezing snow-covered area, which was defended by only five divisions. And these five divisions were manned by young, inexperienced and newly-arrived soldiers, sarcastically referred to as America’s “whiz kids.” This was the Ol’ Sarge’s expression for the thousands of 18-year-olds who had been transferred from their college campus ASTP (Army Specialized Training Programs) and rushed overseas to fill the holes in infantry positions on that battlefront. Suddenly without warning, a million men, including the inexperienced whiz kids were engaged in a bitter, chaotic struggle. Two great gaps were quickly torn in their lines and several American divisions were overrun and scattered. This surprise German attack, which gambled on capturing American gasoline supplies, ammunition and winter clothing, was off to a successful start. All elements favored the German push. Even the weather cooperated. For endless days, the snow continued to fall while the dense fog hung on and on. The German objective to recapture Liege and Antwerp seemed within their grasp as the snowy weather prevented our Air Force from attacking the advancing German tanks or strafing their infantry columns. But with victory close at hand, the Germans lost all sense of decency or righteousness—if those two words can be used in con-

nection with the Germans of the ‘40s. By wearing captured American uniforms, the Germans were able to masquerade as American GIs and wreak havoc behind our lines, while simultaneously capturing key company personnel. Normal rules of war were discarded by the Germans, who at Malmedy, Belgium actually murdered their captured U.S. prisoners. BY MORT Although our American casualties and deaths conMARKS tinued to mount as the enemy rolled on, there slowly developed a split in the German advance caused by our 7th Armored Division and the 101st Airborne. The 7th Armored grimly held their position at the town of St. Vith, Belgium, and the 101st made history at Bastogne. During those terrible days, no valor was displayed more openly than by that group of gallant men from the 101st Airborne who defied and held back the German advance in the small and previously unheard-of city called Bastogne. Even though they were completely surrounded and death was imminent, these Americans refused to surrender. In fact, it was here at Bastogne that Maj. Gen. Anthony C. McAuliffe, their commander, answered the Germans’ demand for surrender with but one word, “nuts.” Given this extra time, the 1st Army was able to regroup and block the Germans moving toward Liege while meanwhile Gen. Patton performed a military miracle—he was able to defy all logistic odds and moved the entire 3rd Army overnight from Luxembourg into the Belgium battle zone. Despite the fact that the Battle of the Bulge ended close to where it started, its effect on the last stages of the war in Europe was great. Hitler had bet too much and lost heavily in men and material at a time when he could ill afford to lose anything. At the same time, our armies were shaken out of all complacency by the viciousness with which the Germans could strike in their death struggle. The Battle of the Bulge proved that former Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurter was correct when he said that contrary to what some pacifists may believe, “it is not true that wars never settle anything.” The Battle of the Bulge proved that they do. Although many weeks of savage fighting still lay ahead, our victory at the Battle of the Bulge proved that the last 100 days of the “Thousand Year Third Reich” had begun.

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Reverend Martin Niemoller “In Germany, the Nazis first came for the communists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn’t speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me, and by that time there was no one left to speak for me!”

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Barbwire Bob property. No discussion, just a vote to vacate by the council. *** Another meeting was held last week on the potential of a John Madden-driven proposal to build a new Metropolitan “Metro” Club near Fiddler’s Green. An active committee is holding regular meetings and collecting checks from potential members. Madden has generously donated the majority of the Madden Museum art collection to the University of Denver. DU hosted its traditional holiday party for alumni and guests last week and Ambassador Christopher Hill has joined the chancellor’s ofe ere e e e r

Continued from Page 4 that position in the future. *** I stopped by Carla’s boutique at Streets at Southglenn during the week and was astonished at the holiday decorations that this talented local mother/daughter team has created. Do yourself a favor and visit Carla’s and see the elegant Christmas trees, dazzling bulbs, ur es se u r ers truly an enterprising masterpiece. *** Doug Tisdale, RTD Director for District H, hosted a public meeting at the South Metro Denver Chamer es u e e where RTD’s communications head Scott Reed, community-engage-

ment manager Christina Zazueta, and Genene Duran, communication specialist, set up displays on RTD growth and success in mass transit in the expanding metroplex. *** On Dec. 8, Tisdale hosted a breakfast meeting featuring Park Meadows General Manager Pamela Schenk-Kelly, who extolled the virtues of the “retail resort” and the very successful mall where she has worked for the past 21 years, watching the retail explosion of the area. The mall has more than 600 parking spaces and 300 retail outlets delivering millions of dollars in local sales tax and employment to the south metro region.

Pamela shared the platform with Russell Castagnaro from Wampum, “ecommerce for all.” Russell explained the growth and explosion of Bitcoins to the bedazzled audience. He explained the new Bitcoin phenomenon that had risen to $18,000 a share last Thursday and $15,000 on Friday. This new space-age currency is grabbing the attention of Wall Street. No one owns it and it is not backed by the U.S. government. But there is substantial trade underway between cyber users who buy and sell using the new technology. Chamber leader Tisdale announced that tickets and booth space are on sale for the 2018

Economic Forecast Breakfast to be held Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, at 7 a.m. at CU Denver South. Register at bestchamber.com or call 303-795*** Longtime friend and Rotarian extraordinaire Grant Wilkins and I visited at the DU holiday party, e r e s s re e book the next day at The Villager e e Two Drops That Changed the World, it is the story by Wilkins of Rotary International working to eradicate polio and promote childhood immunizations. I will read the book written by this local legendary Rotarian.

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Obscure boundaries of the 6th Congressional District

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A lot of the gerrymandering is a “practice of dealing and shady politics where political operatives in smokeThere are two filled OBSCURA proposals to stop rooms gerrymandering decide planned for the 2018 the outelection as amendcomes of ments to the state elections Constitution. before The main force you even BY BECKY OSTERWALD behind the movecast ment is Fair Disyour baltricts Colorado based in Denlot,” says fairdisver. According to its website, trictscolorado.org. the main problem is that “votThe proposal, endorsed by ers don’t choose their politithe League of Women Voters, cians, politicians choose their is to take the job of redrawing voters.” districts from those partisan That is not how representa- operatives and put it in the tive government is supposed hands of an independent comto operate. mission made up Republicans, After each U.S. Census Democrats and independent every 10 years, districts are voters. This would shed sundrawn to represent the people shine by creating an open proof the United States of Amercess, but also give unaffiliated ica so that the population voters a larger say in approvis balanced in each district. ing the districts. Instead, currently they are Looking at the boundardrawn so that one political ies of the 6th Congressional party is dominate and their District, currently held by candidates are elected. Rep. Mike Coffman, one can

see that the boundaries are, to say the least, obscure. The proposal from Fair Districts Colorado would make the districts “physically adjacent” and more compact. The biggest problem with this proposal is that the person who has been appointed to head the 2020 Census, Thomas Brunell, besides having no governmental experience, has written a book titled Redistricting and Representation: Why Competitive Elections Are Bad for America. His argument is that gerry-

Diversity of passions with a common goal Last week, I had the distinct honor to witness two separate events that while totally dissimilar in their goals were focused on the same principle of bringing Aurora citizens together for a greater purpose. The first event was sponsored by Aurora Warms the Night, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit that seeks to preserve the life, health and stability of Aurora’s men, women and children facing homelessness when temperatures drop below 20 degrees. The program has helped thousands of clients and their families. The event was held at the Hyatt Regency, Aurora’s newest hotel and convention center, located across from the Anschutz Medical campus on Colfax Avenue. The purpose of the event was to bring together community leaders, sponsors and Aurora

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and Arapahoe County elected officials to assist those experiencing homelessness and their families with hotel vouchers, clothes and other items for basic needs. In addition, it allowed elected officials and community leaders to actively interact with that population to better understand their needs. The generosity of the Hyatt Regency’s management and staff provided an open and safe environment to allow this candid interaction between these diverse groups by providing entertainment, and an opportunity for the clients and their families to dance to the music and enjoy healthy food with their families, friends and the Aurora community. I was struck by the pronounced level of compassion exhibited by all the volunteers and the elected officials and

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their willingness to combine their resources to find a sustainable solution to this growing problem. There is no doubt that the Aurora community is committed to finding a solution to combat the underlying complexities of those experiencing homelessness. The other event that I witnessed was the opening season concert of the Aurora Symphony Orchestra at the Heritage Christian Center. ASO is celebrating the 40th year since its formation. It has operated as a community-funded volunteer organization and has preserved the beauty and historic significance of classic and contemporary symphonic music for four decades. The common thread between these two organizations is that their creations were founded on a specific community need established on the principle of volunteerism and funded by the citizens of Aurora. Their principles include a demonstrable community need, compassion, and the belief in the charity of Aurora. Both programs have shown us the power of Aurora citizens working together for the common good. As noted observer of humanity, Margret Mead stated, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world—indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” We need to continue the spirit encapsulated within the hearts of these committed citizens and help in focusing that energy on the other pressing problems facing our communities, the state and our nation. We can do it if we only try.

mandering is a good thing. It’s not. Once again, the president, breaks with precedent. Instead of choosing a nonpolitical career civil servant with a background in statistics. He picks someone that is not qualified. Another problem with Brunell: Because he is being tapped as a “deputy director” of the Census Bureau, Congress has no oversight in the selection. So, it seems that the only way to assure congressional maps are drawn to represent the people is to pass this amendment. That would put a stop to the gerrymandering in Colorado. Then all we have to worry about is whether the 2020 Census is done correctly to meet the requirements of Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution. *** News Editor Peter Jones double-dog dared me to do a column with certain criteria. I really had to stretch my brain

and make the creative juices flow until he added one statement, “I could do that with both hands tied behind my back and type with my nose.” Anyone who knows me, understands I couldn’t let that go. First, I really don’t want to watch Peter type with his nose. The keyboard might get dirty. Second, there would be way too many typos to catch, which would make me as managing editor way too busy to catch them all. So here was the challenge: Write something about my mother. Not going to do that. With railroad history, because my mom was a railroad guidebook author. Not going to do that either. Include chocolate, because it is its own food group. Nope. And The Brady Bunch to keep the streak going for another week. Forget it. Done. I win. Peter owes me a beer and a chocolate bar! (That’s Peter Jones, not Peter Brady.)

Arapahoe County citizens reinforce responsible budget leadership missioners complete a study The Arapahoe County of the feasibility and potengovernment spends nearly tial cost savings of chang$400 million per year serving from a defined-benefits ing over 600,000 residents. pension to another type of If your home or business is retirement plan for all newly within the county, you pay the costs of that government. hired county employees. Our road and bridge Whether a homeowner maintenance in unincoror renter, increased propporated areas continues to erty taxes impacts everyone present a budget throughout the challenge. The county. If propCBC suggested erty taxes go bonding road and up, so will rents. bridge projects as Every citizen is a solution to cover affected. needs without an Does Arapaopen-ended tax hoe County need increase. a new jail, courtThe CBC prehouse and more taxes? What sented the idea about its pension of repurposing obligations? the open-space BY DAVID SCHLATTER The Citizens sales tax to pay Budget Commitfor new justice facilities. When that tax tee for Arapahoe County is a expires in 2023, it will have 15-member body appointed provided nearly $500 million by county commissioners toward developing parks to represent citizens of the and greenspace. Rather than five county districts. The raising new taxes, this tax CBC meets monthly and is could be repurposed in part charged to review the anto build new jail and courtnual budget and proposals room facilities, if needed. that have significant fiscal Arapahoe County proand operational impacts, and to provide recommendations vides important services at a to the Board of County Com- reasonable cost to taxpayers and the CBC will continue to missioners. reinforce responsible budget The 2018 budget forecasts leadership. rising tax revenues of 5.4 As CBC chair, I implore percent while service costs citizens and taxpayers to get are projected to increase 6.5 involved. Too often we focus percent. TABOR is not the on national and state-level problem. Cost control is the issues when much more main concern. The county employs about direct impacts are felt at our city and county level, such 2,000 workers at an average as potential new taxes. With annual cost of $81,500 each. over 600,000 residents, the The CBC raised questions input of 15 citizens is not about salary and benefit enough to represent the enlevels in comparison to both public- and private-sector tire county. equivalents. It recommended Talk to your commisthe county engage an outside sioner. Share concerns with consultant to perform a zero- your countywide elected based budget analysis and to officials—treasurer, sheriff, differentiate mandated verclerk, coroner and assessor. All five plus two commissus nonmandated services sioners are up for re-election currently provided. in 2018. Get involved in a city The county pension plan or county committee. Come is expected to double its unto public hearings. It is your funded liabilities over the county. Take action. next 30 years, from $174 milDavid Schlatter chairs the lion to $321 million. The CBC 2017 Arapahoe County Citirecommended, 13 to 1, that the Board of County Comzens Budget Committee.

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Aeronautics engineering ‘booming’ in Arapahoe County Boom Technology signs deal with Japan Airlines

As the latest indication that the reputation of Colorado continues to grow in the field of aviation and aeronautics, Japan Airlines has signed an agreement with Boom Technology to invest in development of an airplane that could reduce the flight time between Tokyo and the U.S. West Coast to just five and a half hours. Boom, located near Centennial Airport and founded in 2014, is designing a Mach 2.2 55-passenger supersonic transport that Boom says will cruise at 1,450 miles per hour. That’s a cruising capacity of 2.2 times the speed of sound. Japan Airlines or JAL has invested $10 million in the start-up with the goal of reviving supersonic air travel by the middle of the next decade. The investment includes an option to purchase

oom echnology of Centennial is designing a supersonic airplane to cut the ying time et een the West Coast and Toyko. Courtesy photo 20 planes, about half as many as the now-retired Concorde, which was retired from service in 2003. The new plane would have a flight range of 4,500 miles before refueling, meaning it could traverse a good circumference of the globe in one flight. The company projects that it could design and produce a commercial supersonic plane by 2023. “This is about signaling to the broader ecosystem that

Are you prepared for long-term care? It’s time to start planning

or in a nursing home may or BY SHELLEY FORD may not be covered by MediAs we head into the end of care or other medical plans the year and spend time with and may significantly impact family for the holidays, it’s a you and your family’s financial good opportunity to have dissituation. cussions about long-term care It’s important to planning. get a realistic picEven though ture of what it may many of us have cost. Long-term spent years carecare costs are soarfully planning for ing and can easily a comfortable redeplete retirement tirement, there are savings. According uncontrollable and to a 2017 Bipartisan often unpredictable Policy Center revariables at play, port, a 65-year-old such as the rising today can expect cost of healthcare to incur $138,000 in and the potential Shelley Ford long-term care costs over their for you or your spouse to relifetime. quire long-term care. While it’s hard to anticipate Long-term care is comthe unexpected, it is important prised of a variety of services to consider ways to prepare. to address both the medical Purchasing long-term care inand nonmedical needs of indisurance can help mitigate risk viduals with chronic illnesses and protect your retirement or disabilities who cannot care for themselves for long periods portfolio. By paying an annual premium, you can transfer or who require assistance with some of the financial risk of daily activities, such as eating, long-term care to an insurance bathing, dressing or moving company. In addition, think from a bed to a chair. It also about how to incorporate longincludes the supervision of term care savings into your individuals with severe cognibudget. Work with a financial tive impairments, such as Alprofessional to map out your zheimer’s or mental illnesses savings goal and how to break that limit a person’s ability to that down incrementally into think or reason. your budget. As millions of baby boomWith some thoughtful ers age, we are facing a serious preparation, you can help crisis. Most Americans will protect your nest egg against at some point need long-term the potential risk of long-term care, but few are planning care expenses, enabling you to for it. According to estimates enjoy the retirement you have from the U.S. government, 70 dreamed of. percent of individuals aged 65 Shelley Ford is a financial today will need some form of advisor with the Global Wealth long-term care during their Management Division of Morlives. gan Stanley in Denver. Morgan Many individuals don’t Stanley Smith Barney LLC realize that health insurance and its financial advisors do may not be able to cover all not provide tax or legal advice. of it, and the cost is often unIndividuals should seek advice derestimated. Long-term care based on their particular cirservices provided in your own cumstances from an indepenhome, at a community facility, dent tax advisor

this is something that there’s real airline customer interest in,” said Blake Scholl, Boom’s founder and CEO. “The money is largely symbolic, but it’s an important symbol. JAL doesn’t put $10 million around without thinking really hard about it.” The potential for the concept spans the globe. Boom Technology says the market could include 1,000 supersonic airliners traveling as many as 500 global routes with busi-

ness class fares. As of this month, Boom says it has gathered 76 commitments. The company, which also refers to itself as Boom Supersonic, has been actively involved in funding development—raising $51 million in venture capital this year alone, including the JAL investment. The world’s only other commercial supersonic plane was the iconic Concorde, a French-British collaboration. It flew for 27 years beginning

in 1976 and was retired amid concerns over high operational costs. The Concorde traveled at twice the speed of sound, crossing the Atlantic in just three and a half hours. Its demise was hastened by a 2000 crash that killed 113 people. Boom Technology says its new design would keep the Concorde delta wing configuration, but would be built of lower-weight composite materials, which would cut manufacturing costs as well as reduce flight-operation costs. The company says the design and materials would reduce take-off noise and the tell-tale “boom” sound made by supersonic speeds over land areas. With the money already raised, the company says it can move ahead with the development of a small two-seat demonstration aircraft, a onethird scale it calls the XB-1. Boom expects to conduct its first test flight by the end of 2018.

Pratt joins Pac/West’s Denver office

Pac/West’s Denver office has expanded its staff by hiring Patrick Pratt as a second account manager. Pratt brings a decade of professional experience and deep community roots to the Denver office as an account manager. Prior to joining Pac/ West, Pratt adPatrick Pratt vocated for Colorado’s manufacturing sector as a program manager at the Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry. Earlier in his career, Pratt worked on several high-profile campaigns in Colorado as the director of public policy for the South Metro Denver Chamber. He

also has experience working on local, statewide and national campaigns and was elected to serve on the committee that drafted the home-rule charter for the City of Centennial in 2007. Pratt also spent a brief period of time managing business operations at an area law firm. As an account manager at Pac/West, Pratt is dedicated to ensuring efficient and effective delivery of services to clients. Working as an integral part of the Denver team, he will help expand Pac/West’s footprint in the region while fighting for issues and candidates, the firm says. “Patrick brings valuable

business, energy and political experience to the firm,” said Mark Truax, vice president of Pac/West’s Denver office. “He’s already a strong asset to the team working diligently with our diverse client base.” Pac/West’s Denver diverse client base includes Coloradans for Responsible Energy Development, Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust and the Colorado Apartment Association. Pac/West is full-service firm that provides strategic government relations and communication services to clients nationwide. Pac/ West’s services include lobbying, campaign management, political consulting, branding and marketing, website development, digital media, issues management and association management.

Renovated RTD Civic Center Station opening for full service next week

The Regional Transportation District’s newly renovated Civic Center Station will reopen for full service on Sunday, Dec. 17 after being closed for more than a year. The public is invited to a grand opening celebration event on Friday, Dec. 15 from 3 to 6 p.m. The event will feature a commemoration ceremony, a preview of the facility, and light refreshments. Eighteen bus routes — including the Free MallRide and Free MetroRide — will serve the station, which sits at the south end of the 16th Street Mall near the state Capitol. Temporary bus stops on Broadway, Colfax,

and Lincoln will be discontinued. Civic Center Station is one of RTD’s busiest transit hubs and served an average of 15,000 passengers daily before it closed for construction in July 2016. The completed $31 million renovation adds a third component to a multimodal regional transit network that includes Denver International Airport and Denver Union Station. “The new Civic Center Station is a modern, streamlined transit hub that fits seamlessly into the evolution of downtown Denver and better reflects RTD’s commitment to the region,” said RTD General Manager

and CEO Dave Genova. “It’s a thrill and an honor to see this project through to completion, and I’m proud of the work that RTD and our partners have done to bring this resource to the public.” Providing a brighter, more welcoming environment while improving transit connections was a central component of the roughly 16-month-long renovation project. The station now features a glassenclosed terminal building, nine bus bays, and a newly constructed bus concourse. The transit center’s design also provides an open view of the State Capitol building from the 16th Street Mall.


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A Denver South kind of Christmas BEAUVALLON PENTHOUSE

South metro political and business leaders were in abundance Dec. 7 at the holiday open house of the Denver South Economic Development Partnership.

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A Buz between two roses: Developer Buz Koelbel shares a moment with former Douglas County Commissioner Jill Repella and Pam Schenck-Kelly, Park Meadows’ senior general manager.


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Yoga Pod expanded to Greenwood Village Yoga Pod, a fast-growing health and wellness company based in Boulder, has expanded to Greenwood Village. Yoga Pod DTC will offer over 50 classes each week in a state of the art studio. Students can experience the benefits of breath, strength, and sweat through podFLOW, podFIT, and podHOT classes! Yoga Pod DTC is offering memberships at $109 per month, which include benefits such as unlimited classes, discounted retail, no commitment and express check-in. Visit yogapod.com/dtc/ to reserve a membership. The studio will be locally owned and operated by Cristy Oberg and Shannon Scott. Both are looking forward to bringing Yoga to Greenwood Village and are excited to be part of the community.

Over 25 teachers have joined the Yoga Pod team including Christina Pischel, Josh Rupp and Dori Kavorkian. Pischel shared “I am so excited to be a part of the Yoga Pod DTC family. Yoga changes lives and the benefits are beyond measure, so much more than the physical aspect. We have an amazing opportunity to bring this gift to the DTC area with each class and each member will be making a difference in the community and in someone’s life. I am so honored to be a part of this new studio and to serve the community and members.” Yoga Pod’s mission is to create a vibrant yoga community where you can transform your body, elevate your mind, and open your heart. Yoga Pod headquarters and original studio is located in Boulder, and

has a strong reputation for high quality yoga instruction and expressed core values of breathe first, cultivate discipline, create community, honor nature, and do the right thing. The Yoga Pod franchise model is the brainchild of husband and wife team, Nicole and Gerry Wienholt, both yoga teachers who combine their love of business and yoga to the franchise world. When asked about their franchise model and plan, Gerry commented, “The opening of our DTC location represents a dream come true for us. It is the continuation of our growth plYans to bring Yoga Pod to every major city in America!” Our partnerships with studio owners such as Cristy and Shannon who love people, yoga and business are the key to our success.

McKinney selected as chair of South Metro Denver Chamber board of directors The South Metro Denver Chamber selected Michele McKinney of the University of Colorado system to serve as chair of its board of directors. The term is one year. Last year, McKinney served as vice chair of the board and chair of the chamber’s legislative action committee. McKinney is the assistant vice president of external relations and advocacy for the University of Colorado system, serving all four CU campuses, as well as CU South Denver in Lone Tree. Her operations are part of CU President Bruce Benson’s office. McKinney is the first higher education representative to serve as the chamber’s chair of

the board of directors. McKinney, who has been in her current position with CU for more than six years, had been a speechwriter and chief spokesperson for two CU presidents from 20022008. She also has worked for Colorado State University and Metropolitan State University of Denver. Before entering higher education, she worked in medical device sales and public relations. The chamber’s board is composed of a variety of representatives of the south Denver business and civic communities. About one-third of the board are new members this year. “I am excited to work with the board to tap their expertise

to not just lead the chamber, but to create and support programs and services that benefit our members,” McKinney said. “The south Denver region is growing by leaps and bounds, which is exciting and a sign of economic strength, but growth needs to be thoughtful and strategic, particularly with transportation, water and our school systems,” McKinney added. “The chamber will be monitoring policies and growth areas to see where we can help influence policy and development.” “The chamber is both honored and excited to have Michele serve as our chair. Her vision, enthusiasm and pragmatic leadership style fit well with our organization as we continue to grow, thrive and prosper in the South Metro Denver area” said Robert Golden, president/CEO.

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Cristy Oberg and Shannon Scott of Yoga Pod DTC, which opened recently at 4930 S. Yosemite St. Spreading the love of yoga and doing so with a heart of love and authenticity is what motivates us every day.” Yoga Pod DTC is located at

4930 S. Yosemite St., Suite D1C. For information on memberships, grand opening and launch events please visit yoga pod.com/dtc/.

Cursive Café gives parents and children the ‘write’ advantage New workshop teaches parents how to teach their children cursive at home

Cursive may be considered “old-school” in today’s digital dominance, but a resurgence and new understanding of cursive’s importance is taking place. Writing in cursive plays a clear supporting role in young mind development, overall literacy, artistic expression, and intellectual development. Yet, cursive instruction in elementary schools across Colorado continues to lose ground because schools are not required to teach it. As a result, an evergrowing population of children in our state are embarrassingly cursive illiterate and moving up the ranks without this fundamental credential at their fingertips. Cursive illiteracy means a child does not know how to read or write in cursive and does not have a traditional signature. A tag surely no parent or grandparent can be proud of despite the curious movement that proclaims cursive is no longer necessary. But most parents who think cursive is important to their child’s mind development and educational growth are admittedly at a loss on how to effectively teach cursive literacy to their children, a life-long skill with advantages galore. Suzanne Bowland, a local mom, entrepreneur, and founder of the Cookies and Cursive: Mindful and Artistic Handwriting for Children summer camp and student tutoring program, is also passionate about giving parents the understanding, skills, tools and materials they can use to teach their children

cursive in the comfort of their homes. Starting Jan. 12, 2018, Bowland will present and teach Cursive Café: Quick & Easy Cursive Classes for Parents to be held in Centennial, Denver, Englewood and Greenwood Village. Cursive Café is an efficient and convenient twosession workshop that gives busy parents what they need to know to sit down with their children and begin teaching cursive step by step in a fun and enjoyable format. Using Bowland’s engaging menu of practice worksheets, instructions, and guidelines, parents become inspired and empowered to bring this timeless, non-digitized tool into their parenting toolbox. With Cursive Café parents can give their children a strong and clear educational advantage in school and in life backed by centuries of tradition and a healthy dose of modern research. Practice for the child at home is necessary but perfection is not. The ultimate goal with the program is to easily achieve basic cursive literacy, and the artistic elements of cursive will flourish naturally within each child. Bowland is adamant that children will enjoy learning cursive in the way she empowers parents to teach it and that it can create a meaningful bond between parent and child. And as a bonus, parents and other family members will learn how to improve their handwriting at the same time! Registration for Cursive Café is now open and space is limited. Held at local libraries, a two-day workshop consists of two 90-minute sessions and the tuition is $99 plus $25 for materials. For dates, times, locations, and to reserve your space, call 720-684-8119.


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Solar energy project open house NextEra Energy Resources, LLC will hold an open house to share the details, scope, and timeline of the proposed Titan Solar, LLC renewable energy project. Electricity produced by the project will be delivered to the adjacent Public Service

Company of Colorado Missile Site substation. Before the project is reviewed before the Arapahoe County Planning Commission, an open house will be held on Thursday, December 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Deer Trail Town Hall at 555 2nd Ave. in Deer Trail.

Christmas Eve Wellshire Church at at Wellshire

Nearly 160 students from Cherry Creek High School’s DECA program attended a conference Courtesy of CCHS last month in Vail.

Church Cherry Creek High School

Sunday, December 24

10:00 am Advent Service w/ Nativity 4:00 pm Family Service w/Nativity 9:00 pm Candlelight Service with Full Choir and Orchestra 2999 S. Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO 80222 303-758-2233 www.wpcdenver.org

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL TIME OF YEAR!! We would be honored with your presence as we anticipate and celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Saint Peter Lutheran is a church where you are all welcome, just as you are. Children are invited to join in all of our worship services. If needed, however, nursery care is available. Each service includes the sacrament of Holy Communion, and every worshipper is welcome to join us at the table.

EVENING PRAYER ON WEDNESDAYS, DURING THE WEEKS LEADING UP TO CHRISTMAS: — Join us at 7:00 PM in the Worship Center CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP: — 4:00 PM — A Family Christmas Celebration (especially for families with young children) — 6:00 and 8:00 PM — Candlelight Services CHRISTMAS MORNING WORSHIP: — 10:00 AM — A quiet gathering, with music led by a string quartet

visits Vail for DECA Conference

BY STRYKER LEWIS, KAT TODOROVIC AND ABHINAV KAKUMANU Cherry Creek High School sent nearly 160 DECA students to Vail last month to compete in Cherry Creek’s own Vail DECA Conference. Juniors and seniors alike boarded busses to Vail midday Saturday for their annual competition in the mountains. Arriving at the Marriott in Vail, the students were in for a time of their lives. On Saturday night, the students had the chance to watch 25 of their peers get hypnotized. The hypnotist, a fan favorite among the events of Vail, was an amazing opportunity to have a great laugh while also spending time with fellow DECA students.

Each of the students participated in role-play events where they took on the roles of business professionals who are trying to propose new business ideas and accommodate customers. With a large variety of categories for the students to compete in, they took on everything from food marketing to hotel management. Within each category, each student participated in two role plays—one sales and one human relations. In sales, students are to sell a product or a service to potential customers. An example would be getting customers to purchase a tour from your tour company. In human relations, students are

put up to the task of dealing with upset or angry customers and offering appropriate solutions. For example, if a customer ordered three buses but two were broken, then the manager (student) would have to find adequate solutions to satisfy the customer. The score of each of the two role plays is combined with a general marketing test as well as a business math test. Those with the top scores in their competition categories at the Vail conference qualified for the District DECA conference at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. Stryker Lewis, Kat Todorovic and Abhinav Kakumanu are CCHS students.

Habits to avoid the flu, and get your flu shot Widespread cases of flu are popping up around the country, health officials say. The number has doubled in just one week and we could be in for a doozy of a flu season. The best way to fight the flu is to get vaccinated, but it takes two weeks for the shot to become effective. In the meantime, as more people gather to celebrate the holiday season, local doctors stress the best protection is good hygiene. That’s why local physicians with American Family Care have identified the top three habits that can

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Knuckle it. When holiday shopping, get into the habit of punching in your debit card pin with a knuckle instead of a fingertip. This way if you rub your eye or mouth with your fingertip, you’re not transferring germs. Avoid using your phone in the restroom. A bathroom is coated with germs, especially in a public place. While most people wash their hands after using the restroom, they don’t wash their phones. The CDC says contaminated particles can live on surfaces for up to 24 hours, you can easily spread them by touching the screen then touching other surfaces. Get in the habit of wiping down your phone to cut

down on spreading germs. Don’t share pens. Whether at work or signing a credit card receipt at a store, never pick up a public pen because they’re covered with other people’s germs. Keep a pen handy for any situation that could pop up. Protect yourself at the pump. Drivers must get gas no matter what, sick or not. When you fill up, grab a paper towel by the pump before picking up the gas nozzle. You can also use the paper towel as a barrier when punching in your debit/credit card info. Sanitize after shaking. People are more germ-conscious these days so this is not as rude as once thought, especially during flu season! If you must shake hands with someone, either sanitize or wash your hands immediately.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT England: Through the Eye Whiffenpoofs at Newman Center

Jan. 6, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Every year 14 senior Yale men are selected be in the Whiffenpoofs, the world’s oldest and best known collegiate a cappella group. Tickets 303-871-7720.

Wild Africa 3D

Now-Jan. 26. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Plunge into fantastic places and meet amazing creatures. 10035 S. Peoria St., Lone Tree. Tickets: 303-315-9444 or visit cusouthdenver@denver.edusouthdenver. cu.edu All shows Wed.-Sunday only.

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Through Jan. 11. Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College. Photography and collaborative works from ACC and Colo. Mesa Univ. study-abroad students who traveled to London last May. Mon.-Fri. from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tues. until 7 p.m. Closed Dec. 25-Jan. 1. Info: trish. sangelo@arapahoe.edu or 303-797-5212.

CLASSES

Cursive Cafe

Classes start Jan. 12. Parents, learn cursive support educational development in many ways. Teach your child cursive

at home using fun tools and materials. Classes start in libraries in your area. Call Suzanne 720-684-8119 for details and register. Register by Dec. 23 for a 10 percent discount.

EVENTS

Opportunity Coalition: Charles S. McNeil

Dec. 14, 5-7 p.m. McNeil is CEO of NexGen Resources Corp. He has broad experience coal, oil and gas, mining and power. $20/person. Half donated to local charities. Cocktails and light appetizers. We Work/Triangle Bldg. (near Union Station) 1550 Wewatta St., 2nd Floor. RSVP: opportunitycoalition.com.

Englewood Police Citizens Academy

March 7-May 7, 2018. The academy will be held on Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m. at Englewood Police Dept. Graduation will be held at City Council meeting on Mon., May 7. Register: Toni Arnoldy, 3615 S Elati St., Englewood, CO 80110 or tarnoldy@ englewoodco.gov. You will be notified by mail of your acceptance status. Space is limited.

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Ongoing. All framed art 60-percent off, unframed loose art 60-percent off, closing out all poster prints. Prices $7.50 to

$15. Beautiful custom mirrors. Also featuring wide variety of art and posters in traditional, contemporary and mountain-rustic styles. 1111 W. Evans Ave., Suite C, Denver. Call 303-936-4212.

PARADES

National Western Stock Show Parade

Jan. 4, 12 p.m. in Downtown Denver.

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South Suburban OKs 2018 budget

Poet Javon Mays, left, with the top poets after the 2017 LPS Poetry Slam.

Courtesy of LPS

LPS poetry slam promotes wellness and creativity Sponsored by LPS Wellness and the Littleton Public Schools Foundation, students from all four district high schools recently took to the stage for the seventh annual LPS Poetry Slam. Each year, LPS high school students are given the opportunity to participate in this unique contest, as well as to partake in workshops and learn directly from slam-poetry expert Javon Mays, the former poet laureate of Aurora, a National Poetry Slam champion and TED speaker.

Designed to give high school students a safe and fun environment to talk about their thoughts and emotions, slam poetry focuses on oral interpretation and self-expression. It also requires audience participation. A lively evening filled with thought-provoking performances, the 2017 Poetry Slam was a huge success. Congratulations to all participants and to this year’s top six: • 1st Place: Kate Scalet – (Heritage)

• 2nd Place: David Funk – (Overland) • 3rd Place: Ethan McShane – (Arapahoe) • 4th Place: Caroline Riley – (Arapahoe) • 5th Place: Darien Rhoads – (Arapahoe) • 6th Place: Julia Margason and Kaitlynn Pfannschmidt – (Arapahoe) The LPS Poetry Slam is also made possible through the support of the English departments at each of the district high schools.

In the wake of recently voter-approved extensions of its mill levies, South Suburban Parks and Recreation has ratified its 2018 budget, voluntarily reducing its total mill levy from 8.64 to 8.5. The board of directors has earmarked nearly $13 million for what it has deemed its “highest-priority capital and maintenance needs.” There will also be 2 percent increase in fees and program charges and a reorganization of the district’s parks department. Funding for staff leadership training and a new customer-service initiative is also included. “Thanks to voter-approved 4B and 4C in November, [the district] is financially poised to serve residents well into the future,” spokeswoman Jamie DeBartolmeis said.

4B continued a voter-approved mill levy while 4C allows South Suburban to extend its existing bond repayment to pay for capital projects. “The district will move forward to improve the connectivity of existing trails, build a multigenerational facility, including turf fields and pickleball courts, renovate and upgrade existing facilities, improve energy and water efficiency at parks, fields and facilities, and improve aging recreation facilities,” DeBartolmeis said. The budget emphasizes conservation of natural areas and renovating trails, parks and other facilities, as well as energy-saving systems. Projects that started in 2017 that will be finished next year include the Entertainment District Park in Lone Tree and improvements to Elati, Emley, Promise and Sunset parks.

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Financial help for grandparents raising grandchildren

Dear Struggling, Money is often an issue for the millions of U.S. grandparents who are raising their grandchildren today. To help with the day-to-day expenses, there are a variety of government programs and tax benefits that can make a big difference in stretching your budget. Here’s where to look for help.

Financial-assistance programs

For starters, find out whether your family qualifies for your state’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, which may include cash assistance, food stamps and free or low-cost daycare. Or,

if your household income is additional financial-assistance too high to qualify as a family, programs that you may be eliask about the “childgible for, such as lower only grant” for just the energy bills, discounts grandchild’s support on prescription medialone. Also, find out if cations and more. your state offers any additional programs a e efits like guardianship There are also a subsidies, nonparent number of tax benefits grants or kinship care. that may help you too, Contact your state like the Dependency BY JIM MILLER TANF program (see Exemption, which ACF.HHS.gov/ofa for allows you to deduct contact information), or call $4,050 in 2017 on each qualifyyour county social-services ing grandchild. office for more information on There’s also the Earned these programs. Income Tax Credit, which is You also need to find out available to those with moderif your grandkids are eligible ate to low incomes, or the Child for Social Security, including Tax Credit if you make too benefits for children, survivor much money to qualify for the benefits or SSI. You can find EITC. this out at your local Social SeIf you’re working and are curity office or call 800-772-1213 incurring childcare expenses or visit SSA.gov. in order to work, there’s a And finally, use BenefitsChild and Dependent Care CheckUp.org, a comprehensive Credit that can help. And if website that lets you search for you choose to legally adopt your grandkids, there’s an Adoption Credit that provides

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a federal tax credit of up to $13,570. There are even educationrelated tax credits that can help your grandkids go to college like the American Opportunity Tax Credit or the Lifetime Learning Tax Credit. To learn more about these tax benefits, call the IRS at 800829-1040, or visit IRS.gov. You can also call the IRS publication line at 800-829-3676 and ask them to mail you the publications that further explain the aforementioned benefits. Ask for publications 501, 503, 596, 970 and 972.

Health insurance

If your grandkids need health insurance, depending on your income level, you may be able to get free or low-cost health insurance through your state’s Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. See InsureKidsNow.gov or call 877-543-7669 for more information.

Legal aid

You also need to talk to a family-law attorney to discuss the pros and cons of obtaining legal guardianship, custody or adoption. Without some sort of legal custody, you may not be eligible for many of the previously-listed financial-assistance programs, and there can be problems with basic things like enrolling your grandkids in school, or giving a doctor permission to treat them. For help locating affordable or free legal assistance, visit FindLegalHelp.org, or call the Eldercare Locator at 800-677-1116 for referrals. For more information and resources see the Grandfamilies State Law and Policy Resource Center at GrandFamilies.org. Send your senior questions to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC “Today” show and author of “The Savvy Senior.”

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Listening to the news regard- more likely to experience uning the NFL’s decision to donate stable living arrangements, live up to $100 million to social-jusin poverty and have socio-emotice causes, I decidtional problems. As RELATIONSHIPS these children reach ed to explore the meaning of “social adolescence, they justice.” Webster’s are more likely to describes it as “a have low educationbelief in human al attainment and equality with engage in substance respect to social, abuse and sex at political and ecoa younger age. As nomic affairs.” young adults, they Does this mean BY JONEEN MACKENZIE are more likely to equality of opporbe disconnected and tunity or distribution of goods, disengaged, neither in school services and money to ensure nor employed, have lower occuthat all have the same life outpational status and income, have comes? Is this about opportunity a child outside of marriage, and choices or uniformity of have more troubled marriages outcomes, regardless of the pro- and more divorces than those portion of effort? There needs born to married parents. to be a national debate on the Women who give birth outmeaning of social justice as we side of marriage tend to be more move forward. disadvantaged than their marCase in point: According to ried counterparts, both before social-science data, children and after the birth. Unmarried mothers generally have lower born outside of a marriage are

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nce Upon a Christmas. It’s a Denver Brass Christmas tradition. One of Denver’s most treasured ensembles once again opens its Christmas story book to everyone who longs for that warm, fuzzy feeling that says all is right with the world and goodness reigns. More than ever before, given the troubling events throughout the world, people yearn for inner peace - free from fear and full of promise. The music and stories of the Christmas tradition answer the call – and just in time. Whether you come for the Christmas story or the Santa Claus story, the Denver Brass will deliver comforting and joyous Christmas classics that will touch the hearts of your entire family. The concert will be Saturday Dec. 16 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at the The Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 East Iliff Avenue, Denver. This year, the Denver Brass will be joined by vocalists Steven Taylor and Aubrey Jacobs. “These two singers have become part of our family,” says Kathy Brantigan, president of the Denver Brass. “Their voices will melt your hearts and bring smiles to all.” Jacobs will sparkle on I want the Star and Still, Still, Still while Taylor will bring tears to your eyes with, I’ll

Be Home For Christmas and Leonard Coen’s famous, Hallelujah. Both Taylor and Jacobs will join the Denver Brass for some fun in a medley called, Christmas Favorites and Santa Baby. Not to be outdone, the Denver Brass will help you celebrate the season with Leroy Anderson’s A Christmas Festival and O Holy Night. The kiddos will enjoy their special arrangement of The Twelve Days of Christmas, You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch, Anthony DiLorenzo’s Christmas Toons and everyone’s favor-

ite, Babes in Toyland. The Denver Brass has been performing Christmas concerts since in inception in 1981 and they have become one of the groups most anticipated concerts of the year. It is a season that brings people together and brings out the best in all of us and the Denver Brass feels strongly that their Christmas concert should belong to everyone. As Kathy puts it, “Christmas just makes you feel good, and we want to spread that feeling to as many people as possible.” Denver Brass shows are

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SSPR temporary art exhibits for December Each month, the South Suburban Public Art Committee selects three local artists to display their work

Joy Poppies a painting by Merrie Wicks

at three recreation centers and selects one artist quarterly for an exhibit at the Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel. Art displays at these facilities are intended to support and promote South Suburban’s mission to enrich the lives of all its residents and encourage a legacy of art to be enjoyed and appreciated. These temporary art exhibits are also a chance to showcase local artists. The artists exhibiting through December are: Merrie Wicks of Littleton, is a representation of several years of painting by the artist of landscapes and florals. She also experiments with abstracts and mixed media as she continues her artistic journey and can be seen at the Buck Recreation Center. Randi Randolph of Denver, also paints. This exhibit, titled Impressionism with a Touch of Realism, is a collection of paintings in ink, water color and acrylic. The realistic, colorful images in her collection depict indoor and outdoor scenes in Colorado and in

other states and countries and can be seen at the Lone Tree Recreation Center. Richard Long of Littleton, does watercolor portraitures and are original takes on iconic characters such as in the Wizard of Oz, sports figures, popular singers, Albert Einstein, movie characters and many others. The images are on display at the Goodson Recreation Center. Arturo Garcia of Lakewood, paints and calls his colorful display of oil paintings TATANKA: The Spirit of the Land, an exhibit about the life of the American bison, its habitat, history and culture. They are on display at the Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel. South Suburban’s Public Art Committee encourages all Colorado artists to submit an application to display their artwork on a temporary basis. For a complete list of guidelines and an art exhibition application, read them online or contact the Arts and Enrichment Manager, Darcie LaScala, at 720.245.2601.

Rotary Club of Centennial donates 100 Christmas trees to families in need On Dec. 10, the Rotary Club of Centennial donated 100 live Christmas trees with lights, ornaments and stands to families in need. Throughout the year, members reached out to numerous organizations and retail stores, with Lone Tree Home Depot contributing 50 trees and Highlands Nursery giving 30, putting the project well on its way to the 100 live trees needed. In total, 15 retail stores and community organizations participated. “The willingness to be involved with this project has been extremely gratifying,” said Ken Hope, the project chair. “It couldn’t have been

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The nation’s ‘Best Loved Nutcracker’ carries on tradition at DCPA BY CLAUDIA CARBONE Some things bear repeating, whether for pure enjoyment or to carry on tradition, such as turkey on Thanksgiving, skiing on New Year’s Day or watching La Boheme for the 20th time. The Nutcracker during the holiday season is one such event. For 57 years, Colorado Ballet has been giving us the beloved Christmas classic, and last year the 10th annual

Goldstar National Nutcracker Awards chose it as “the best-loved Nutcracker in the country.” “We have known for a long time how special our production is as a family tradition, and being named the bestloved Nutcracker in the U.S. proved what an amazing and enchanting holiday classic we have right here in Denver,” said Artistic Director Gil Boggs.

So, we go year after year, but not because we don’t remember the storyline of little Clara, whose magical godfather gives her a wooden nutcracker on Christmas Eve and her fanciful dream that follows. We go for the gorgeous scenery and costumes by Jose Varona—the lavishly dressed party guests at the 19th-century European estate decked out for Christ-

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mas, the whimsical Land of the Sweets, and perhaps the most beautiful scene in ballet, the Land of the Snow. Here, Clara and the Nutcracker Prince perform a lovely pas de deux followed by “The Waltz of the Snowflakes” by the corps de ballet dressed in pale turquoise tulle. As they dance, snow falls, lightly at first, then heavier. Each performance uses 100 pounds of the tiny paper snow. We go for the enchanting score by Tchaikovsky, the most famous songs now known as “The Nutcracker Suite” since the ballet debuted in Russia in 1892. We go for the choreography by Martin Fredmann and Sandra Brown. The dancers who entertain Clara and the prince in the Land of the Sweets depict such diverse cultures as Arabian,

Chinese, Russian, Spanish and German. “The Waltz of the Flowers” is the most colorful set, and “The Dance of the SugarPlum Fairy” with her prince is likely the most famous pas de deux in all of classic ballet. And we go for the adorable children who perform as party guests, mice, toy soldiers, horn blowers (especially cute) and more. About 90 of them divided into three casts all are students from Colorado Ballet Academy. Don’t miss your chance to go. Performances run through Dec. 24 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Visit coloradoballet.org or call 303837-8888 ext. 2. Claudia Carbone is an award-winning journalist covering performing arts, travel and dining. Follow her on Sleepin’ Around—A Hotel and Travel Blog.

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Add the rum, orange zest, vanilla extract and white chocolate. Pulse until the mixture is just blended. Spray the palms of your hands with nonstick cooking oil spray, then use your

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HOLIDAY TREATS Marshmallow Brownie Krinkles

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Ingredients

4 large eggs, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutchprocessed 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt 1/2 cup canola or sunflower oil 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped and melted 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 35 to 42 marshmallows (not mini)

Directions

Whisk together the eggs and vanilla extract in a liquid measuring cup; whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and both salts in a medium bowl. Combine the oil and granulated sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer or use a handheld electric mixer; beat on medium speed to blend well, then add the egg-vanilla mixture in three additions, and the melted chocolate. Stop to scrape down the bowl. Add the flour mixture; beat for about 30 seconds on

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low speed, or just long enough to form a dough that looks like brownie batter. Do not over-mix. Gather the dough together, wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 350 degrees. Line a few large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners. Sift the confectioners’ sugar into a quart-size zip-top bag. Working with four or five at a time, drop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough into the bag (or use a #40 disher), then shake gently until thoroughly coated. Shake off any excess sugar, then arrange them on the baking sheets spaced two inches apart. Press on the tops of each one to form a large thumbprint/ indentation, then press a marshmallow into that indentation. Bake (upper and lower racks) for eight minutes, then rotate the sheets from top to bottom and front to back; bake four to six minutes, or until the cookies develop cracks (crinkles) and the marshmallow deflates and browns a bit. Let cool on the baking sheet for two minutes, then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing. Repeat with the remaining dough and marshmallows.

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Ingredients

2 large egg whites 1/2 cup water

1/2 cup light corn syrup 2 cups sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped

vigorously until the spiced butter has created a layer of foam on top of the drink. Divide among individual small mugs or short glasses; serve right away, with a spoon or swizzle stick so your guests may continue to stir the drink, as needed.

Directions

BEER AND PRETZEL TRUFFLES

Line two Cranberry baking sheets Divinity with wax paper. Beat the egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer (paddle attachment) or use a handheld electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Combine the water, corn syrup, sugar and salt, if using, in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Cook, without stirring, for 8 to 10 minutes or until the temperature of the mixture registers 250 degrees on an instant-read thermometer. While the egg whites are being beaten on high speed, gradually add the syrup mixture. Beat for a total of 9 or 10 minutes, or until stiff peaks form. The surface of the meringue mixture will turn from glossy to textured. Use a spatula to fold in the vanilla extract and dried cranberries by hand, then quickly create 24 to 30 rounded teaspoonfuls on the baking sheets. Let stand for about 30 minutes, or until completely set, before serving or storing.

Ingredients erably European style or high-fat, at a cool room temperature 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest (from 1 large navel orange) 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon Angostura bitters 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

For the drink: Bring the water to a full boil in a large saucepan over high heat, then remove from the heat and add the tea bags. Steep

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 1 cup stout 2 ounces salted pretzels

Directions

Place the chopped chocolate in a large shallow heatproof bowl. Pour the stout into a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for five to seven minutes, or until it has reduced by half. Pour it over the chocolate. Let it sit for two minutes, then gently stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for two Receipts from Washington Post online

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for 4 to 6 minutes, then discard the tea bags. Add the Ingredients apple brandy; return the For the drink saucepan to the stove top, 8 cups water over low heat. 8 chai tea bags For the spiced butter: 1 1/2 cups apple brandy Whisk together the softened butter, orange zest, brown sugar, bitters and vanilla For the spiced butter extract in mixing bowl, until 4 ounces salted butter, prefthoroughly incorporated. The yield is Hot Buttered about 3/4 cup. Cover Apple Brandy and refrigerate if not using within a few hours. When you are ready to serve, ladle the hot tea and brandy mixture into a heatproof mug. Top with a heaping teaspoon of the spiced butter, stirring

to three hours, until set. Seal the pretzels in a zip-top bag. Crush them to the consistency of coarse crumbs. Line a quarter baking sheet (13-by-9-inch) with parchment paper. Use a melon baller to scoop out 1 1/4-inch wide balls of the truffle mixture (14 to 16) then coat each one with the crushed pretzels, arranging the truffles on the small baking sheet. If the truffle mixture becomes soft as you work, pop it back in the refrigerator until it is well chilled again. Cover and refrigerate the truffles to firm them up; for best flavor, let the truffles sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.

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Holiday Events

Santa in Englewood

Dec. 15, 16, 3:30 - 8 p.m. Englewood Holiday Express will bring the North Pole to life, including Santa’s Village, complete with a workshop and highlighted by Santa’s Train. Enjoy s’mores and hot cocoa, photos with Santa, crafts in his workshop, holiday lights. Take a ride through Belleview Park on the Holiday Express. Purchase tickets in advance at Englewood. gov/Holiday-express. Belleview Park is located at 5001 S. Inca St., next to Pirates Cove.

Greenwood Village Chamber Holiday Party

Dec. 14, 4:30-8:30 p.m. at Scissors and Scotch, 7600 Landmark Way, Unit 107, Greenwood Village. Live music, appetizers, mini-salon services, scotch tasting, holiday drink specials, raffle prizes and more.

Denver Interfaith Messiah Singalong

Dec. 15, 7 p.m. Hope United Methodist and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints present third annual Interfaith Messiah Singalong with orchestra and soloists. $10 suggested donation will benefit the Village Resource Center. Handel’s Messiah at 5101 S. Dayton St., Greenwood Village.

Tchaikovsky’s ‘Nutcracker’

Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m. Presented by Arapahoe Philharmonic at Aspen Academy, 5859 S. Univ. Blvd., Greenwood Village.

Handel’s ‘Messiah’

Dec. 17, 4 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, Cherry Hills Village. Presented by Colo. Bach Ensemble. Professional chorus/ orchestra and some of the best baroque soloists in the county. $35 general admission and $10 for students at coloradobach. org or at the door.

Arapahoe County GOP Holiday Party

Dec. 17, 5-9 p.m. Silent auction, gift drive to benefit Toys for Tots through Buckley Air Force Base. Donate a new, unwrapped toy. Photo op with Santa Claus, Kids’ Club (children 5-12), dessert contest and fundraiser. Adults: Pasta Bar, chicken fingers, fries, cookie and lemonade for children. $25 per adult, $15 per child (space limited.) RSVP by Monday, Dec. 11. Pre-payment required. Send checks: Arapahoe County Republican Party and mail to 3912 S. Himalaya Way, Aurora. Send name

of all attending, children’s ages, your name, address, occupation and employer. Silent-auction items accepted. Enter the dessert buffet contest. Cut goodies into sample sizes for tasting. Let the committee know what you are bringing. Kids activities include cookie decorating, games, movie and crafts. Kids’ Club will have adult supervision. Event at Doubletree Hotel, 13696 E. Iliff Pl., Aurora.

South Denver CU ‘Christmas Vacation’

Dec. 22, 6 p.m. doors open, 7:30 p.m. film for adults-only movie and martinis. Don that festive sweater or dress up like Cousin Eddie. Tickets: 303-315-9444.

Las Posadas: Christmas Eve Event

Dec. 24, 4 p.m. Tesoro Cultural Center partners with Christian Life Movement to commemorate Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem. The Fort, 191992 Highway 8, Morrison. Info: TesoroCulturalCenter.org 303-839-1671.

Littleton Symphony Orchestra New Year’s Eve Concert

Dec. 31, Doors open at 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. concert. Waltzes, polkas and perhaps an overture or two. The concert will be followed by a festive reception featuring a toast with Maestro de Lemon. Tickets: $35/adults and seniors and $15 for youth 21 and under. Purchase ahead of time at littletonsymphony.org or call 303-9336824.

Denver Santa Claus Shop seeks toys

Now - A nondenominational nonprofit collects toys and money to provide free toys to local children in need. Donate new and “gently loved” toys for children ages newborn through 11. Drop off at metro Denver Mattress stores. Larry Miller dealerships are also collecting at seven area locations, including the Nissan site in Littleton. Families in need are invited to shop, choosing free toys for their children. Donation options: denversantaclaussshop. org. Send money donations to Denver Santa Claus Shop, P.O. Box 102104, Denver, CO 80250-2104.

CU South Denver Family Film Night

Dec. 17. The Polar Express will show at 5 p.m. with activities and games at 3:30

p.m. Christmas crafts, games, hot chocochoco late and a photo opportunity with one of Santa’s elves. Wear your favorite PJs. Dec. 16, and 23 9-11 a.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be stopping by to enjoy breakfast with you and to jot down everyone’s wish list. Families will enjoy a breakfast buffet. Adults can sip Bloody Marys and mimosas (for an additional charge) while kids make festive crafts and give their wish lists to Santa. Bring your camera. Music, activities and a photo opportunity with a live princess. General admission $13, under 3 free. Must reserve a seat. 303-315-9444. Info: cusouthdenver@ucdenver.edu.

Glen Eyrie’s Madrigal Banquet

Through Dec. 22. Doors open at 5 p.m., performance begins at 6 p.m. Set in the grandeur of the Great Hall of The Castle with a 16th century-style banquet. Festive entertainment by musicians and performers. The award-winning culinary team will handcraft the lavish four-course meal. Overnight stays available at Glen Eyrie. Call 719-265-7050.

Holiday Events at Park Meadows

Through Dec. 24, 3-D Magic: Visitors don their fun 3-D specs and experience the twinkling lights found throughout the shopping center. Lights come to life with holographic glasses that transform the beautiful Christmas lights into gingerbread men, candy canes, snowmen and other seasonal favorites. Pick up 3-D glasses at Santa’s Village, the gift wrap station or select vendors Park Meadows. True holiday magic will take place throughout Santa’s New Village in the Dillard’s Court. Walk inside an oversized Christmas tree featuring 3-D lights. See Santa’s sleigh, the snowman tree, festive reindeer, an over-sized Santa throne, custom costumes and interactive elements. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. Dec. 24: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Complimentary gift-wrapping station in Macy’s Court on select days until Christmas Eve.

‘A Christmas Carol’

Through Dec. 24. Denver Center for the Arts Performing Arts Theatre Company. By Charles Dickens. Tickets at Denvercenter.org.

New Santa’s Village at Chatfield Farms

Through Dec. 24. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. This event for all ages replaces Trail of Lights.

Admission includes a hayride, short holiday movies at Santa’s Cinema, live reindeer, crafts with Mrs. Claus, pictures with Santa and craft vendors in Santa’s workshop. Food and beverages may be purchased. Call 720-865-3552.

Denver Zoo Lights

Through Dec. 31, 5:30-9 p.m. 60 acres of the zoo’s campus are being transformed for entertainment, Santa, illuminated animal sculptures and more. Tickets: online or 720-337-1400.

Hudson Gardens presents ‘A Hudson Christmas’

Through Dec. 31, 5-8 p.m., select evenings. For 24 nights, holiday-lighting display with a holiday canvas that dazzles with vivid colors and displays and sparkling trees dancing in the moonlight. Holiday walking tours with warming tents, photos with Santa and Nixon’s Coffee House selling hot bagels and snacks. Check altitudetickets.com for show hours and tickets. Show dates start on Fri. and Sat., moving to nightly Dec. 15. Hudson Gardens and Event Center is located at 6115 S. Santa Fe Dr. in Littleton. Free parking.

Blossoms of Light at Denver Botanic Gardens

Through Jan. 1, 5-9 p.m. Annual holiday-lights extravaganza transforms the Gardens into a twinkling winter wonderland, complete with an interactive LEDlight and sound display, with warm drinks and tasty treats for purchase. Purchase tickets in advance to guarantee admission. Call 720-865-3552.

Eight-week Holiday Gift Guide in The Villager

Through Feb. 28. Advertise your business for the holidays in The Villager, your locally-owned community newspaper. Call 303-773-8313 and ask for your favorite advertising representative: Sharon, Linda, Valerie, Susan or Gerri.

SANCTUARY

Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church

Christmas Eve: Candlelight services: 7 and 11 p.m. 10150 E. Belleview Ave., Englewood.

Denver First Church of The Nazarene

Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. combined service and 5 p.m., Candlelight Service.

Peter Lutheran Church

Christmas Eve: 4 p.m., A family Christmas celebration (especially for families with young children. 1 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Candlelight services.

Wellshire Presbyterian Church

Christmas Eve: Three services. 10 a.m., 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Littleton Symphony New Year’s Eve Concert

Dec. 31, 6:30 p.m., “A Night in Vienna.” Waltzes, polkas, and perhaps an overture or two followed by a festive champagne reception. Tickets at littletonsymphony. org.

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Are you worried about being able to age in your home?

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Colorado Gives Day raises $36.1 million in 24 hours

Colorado Gives Day remains the state’s largest day of giving. Generous donors gave $36,129,285 to 2,309 nonprofits in just 24 hours on December 5. This is an increase over the $33.85 million donated on Colorado Gives Day 2016. The 24-hour statewide movement celebrates and increases philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. Presented by Community First Foundation and FirstBank, Colorado Gives Day is powered by ColoradoGives.org, a yearround, online giving website featuring more than 2,300 nonprofits. Colorado Gives Day is one of the most successful events of its kind in the nation. Since its inception in 2010, the event has raised more than $181 million for Colorado nonprofits. Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County received the first gift at 12:05 a.m. The last gift to 350 Colorado came in at 11:59 p.m. 350 Colorado promotes creative solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build local resilience. In total, 153,055 donations were made. Amounts range from $10 to $1 million. The largest gift was given to the Schlessman Family YMCA. “We are grateful for

the generous donors who opened their hearts to give and for the nonprofits that inspired them,” said Marla J. Williams, president and CEO of Community First Foundation. “Together, they are the success story of Colorado Gives Day.” “Every December, we grow more astounded by the generosity and support Coloradans provide to deserving nonprofits on Colorado Gives Day,” said Jim Reuter, CEO of FirstBank. “This year was no different. We’ve watched in awe as this annual statewide movement has grown from raising $8 million in its first year to over $36.1 million in its eighth. We’re incredibly honored to be the corporate partner for one of the most impactful 24-hour giving initiatives this nation has ever seen.” A portion of the $36.1 million raised came through KidsforColoradoGives.org, a new website designed specifically for young givers. “We’re inspired to witness the next generation of Coloradans giving up their allowances and holiday presents to make their neighborhoods better places to live, work and play,” said Williams.

Surgeons at Porter and Parker Adventist Hospitals give free joint replacements Operation Walk 2017 to restore mobility to patients in Denver area Greater numbers of Americans are insured than ever before, but many still fall through the cracks and are forced to live with debilitating and painful conditions that drastically impact their quality of life. For these patients, the gift of a free joint replacement can be the difference between a lifetime of pain and reduced activity or a future filled with hope, mobility and independence. This December, surgeons at Porter and Parker Adventist Hospitals will again participate in the nationwide Operation Walk program to give life-changing operations to six Colorado patients in financial need at no cost. “Operation Walk is one time each year we can give back and give patients a chance at a life they didn’t have before,” said Dr. Jason Jennings, an orthopedic surgeon practicing at Porter. “For some that may just mean going to the grocery

store without pain or traveling. The bottom line is we improve their quality of life.” Terry Bothem, one such patient, is a firefighter in St. Mary’s who’s lived with debilitating knee pain for more than 15 years. Scheduled for a total knee replacement on Dec. 7, Bothem choked up when he realized he would be able to return to the front lines, fighting wildfires next to his “brothers and sisters” in the department. “I don’t have health insurance. My bosses and my employer are good to me, but it’s a small district and there aren’t a lot of funds,” Bothem says. “It’s a beautiful program. I just want to get the word out for other people in the same situation as me so they can get it done.” Operation Walk, now in its 23rd year, connects dedicated orthopedic surgeons to uninsured or underinsured patients around the United States with no access to orthopedic care. More information about the program can be found at: operationwalkdenver.org.

Denver Foundation Community Leadership Awards were presented to Carlos Martinez, Angela Cobián and Eric Duran

Denver Foundation announces Philanthropic Leadership Awards The Denver Foundation announced Andrea L. Blackwelder, Frederick B. Taylor, Linda D. Phillips, and Jeff Watkins as the winners of the 2017 Philanthropic Leadership Award. Now in its 14th year, The Denver Foundation’s Philanthropic Leaders Awards recognize professional advisors who have distinguished themselves as champions of philanthropy and the charitable community. Since 2004, The Denver Foundation has recognized 48 outstanding professional advisors. This year’s winners were announced by Christine Márquez-Hudson, CEO and president of The Denver Foundation; Virginia B. Bayless, chair of The Denver Foundation’s Board of Trustees; and Maura Ridge, The Denver Foundation’s senior philanthropic planner and director of professional advisor programs during a reception at Denver Art

Museum Nov. 14. “We appreciate the support of the professional advisor community, whose members recognize that charitable giving is an important part of a comprehensive legal, financial, and tax planning discussion,” said Márquez-Hudson. “As a partner to this community, The Denver Foundation can provide the information, education, guidance, and innovative strategies that amplify giving in our community, now and in the future.”

About this year’s winners

Andrea L. Blackwelder, CFP, ChFC is co-founder of Wisdom Wealth Strategies, a financial planning and wealth management firm located in Denver. Frederick B. Taylor co-founded Northstar Investment Advisors in 1995. His responsibilities include working with Northstar clients to build portfolios

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Man of the hour David Alexander with his mom Sue Simos, Brandt Wilkins and previous Patron table host Judi Wolf and emcee Ed Greene, CBS4 award recipient Susan Kiely. By Scottie Taylor Iverson and KOA radio.

Volunteers with the Midas touch honored at VOA’s ‘Service with Style’ David Alexander is first man to receive the honors

In accepting the award, David Alexander thanked his mom, Sue Simos, for her example and guidance. Alexander has been active in numerous acti community projects, served on charity boards and decorated splashy y fundraisers. Among them, he re-

BY SCOTTIE TAYLOR IVERSON

For the first time, a man was the recipient of Volunteers of America’s “Service with Style” award. The fifth annual fashion luncheon held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel’s Pinnacle Room featured pop-up boutiques and models who donned attire from Denise Snyder’s Mariel in Cherry Creek North and Vanessa Barker’s Goldyn in LoHi.

called the cherished memories of happy kids at Brandon Center, where he dressed as the Easter Bunny. The creative interior and event designer has also left a legacy with VOA’s Western Fantasy that put him on the Galteam 24 years ago with founders Jean Gal loway and Sharon Magness Blake. He was introduced as the volunteer with passion, grace and love – having the Midas touch. To the audience, he extended a quote from Erma Bombeck: “From my heart to all of your hearts, thank you very much!”

FAR LEFT: Sharon Magness Blake, Ernie Blake and Epicurean’s President Greg Karl BELOW, LEFT: Claudia Beauprez, Denise Snyder and Maria Kunz LEFT: A blush sequined gown, white mink stole and tiara from Mariel. BELOW: Presenting sponsors Betty Kuhl and Kathy Klugman


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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Dick Tracy America’s No. 1 crime buster has fried some pretty bad eggs

BY DAVID COHEA REMIND MAGAZINE Maybe it’s not surprising that America’s greatest detective hails from a city once in the grip of vicious gang wars. Creator Chester Gould worked for various Chicago papers for almost a decade before his crime fighter caught the eye of newspaper publisher J.M. Patterson. Though Dick Tracy’s first appearance was in the Detroit Mirror on Oct. 4, 1931, the strip soon launched in the Chicago Tribune on Oct. 12. But just who is this fedora-wearing detective with the fancy gadgets who’s been gracing our funny pages for almost 90 years? Gould had in mind for his hero a cross between Eliot Ness and Sherlock Holmes. Originally named Plainclothes Tracy (no first name), Patterson suggested Dick, a name which also signified detective. In his inaugural strip, Dick Tracy is a college grad planning to work as an attorney and is celebrating his engagement to sweetheart Tess Trueheart with a din-

ner at her family’s house. But thieves break in to steal Old Man Trueheart’s life savings, and when he refuses to show them where it’s hidden, they shoot the father, knock out Tracy and kidnap Tess, holding her for ransom for crime kingpin “Big Boy” Caprice. Dick Tracy finds his true mission in life of going after the bad guy, with Tess frequently in the crosshairs and villains outdoing each other in uncouth strangeness. The procession of bad guys included nameful

ne’er-do-wells like 3-D Magee, Flattop, Pruneface, B.O. Plenty, Blowtop Jones, Breathless Mahoney, Deafy Sweetfellow, Johnny Nothing, Little Face Finny and Ribs Mocco—all drawn with a bizarre twist to characterize their knotty evil. To put these bad guys away, Tracy used a combination of real police tactics, gadgetry and dead-eye aim with his gun. When they went down, they rarely came back. Some of them met justice the hard way, like The Brow, a Nazi spy who

fell and was impaled by an American flagpole behind a World War I memorial. Dick Tracy’s all-time popular gadget was his two-way radio wristwatch, which evolved over time into a wrist TV and later a wrist computer. Tracy’s wristwatch came to life a few years ago with the release of the Apple Watch. Gould did a great job of connecting with fans. In 1949, the Crimestoppers Textbook debuted, illustrating crime-prevention techniques and safety tips. Gould drew Dick Tracy for 46 years, until his retirement in 1977. A succession of other writers and artists have continued the strip to this day. Dick Tracy was a hit in whatever media he appeared in—as a radio show, LP record, book, movie serial, comic book, TV show, animated cartoons and even video games. A 1990 theatrical production was directed by and starred Warren Beatty in the lead role. The film also starred Al Pacino as Big Boy

Caprice and Madonna as Breathless Mahoney. Dick Tracy was nominated for seven Academy Awards and won three. (Many consider it to be the best adaptation of a comic strip into a movie.) Recent reports say Beatty is still interested in making a sequel, though nothing has come of it yet. Fans of the movie may recall Glenne Headly playing Tess Trueheart; Headly died this year at age 62. No matter where you look, Dick Tracy and his tribe always seem just around the corner. Pop artist Andy Warhol has painted him, he’s appeared in commercials for hair spray, and the baddies have popped up in everything from Mad magazine (where Tracy identifies Pruneface from his wrinkled buttocks) and cartoons ranging from Daffy Duck to The Simpsons. Well into the 21st century, Dick Tracy is still at it, facing off against the next legion of scoundrels, psychos and punks. Call coming in on the two-way wrist computer!

HHS Scarlet Regiment marching band steps up

BY BILL YOUMANS When members of the Heritage High School Scarlet Regiment marching band gather for practice after school, the grassy field fills with musicians, instruments and flags in preparation for another long threehour practice session under the hot Colorado sun. As they move to their “dots” (positions) on the field, a swarm of warm-up notes fills the air. Band director Garren Cuthrell hustles toward the front of the group to start practice, and head drum major Erin Mortensen shouts a quick question over the noise. Trying to get the director’s attention, Erin says, “At the end of the third movement, do you want us to do a full measure descender or a two? … ” But the rest of the question gets lost in a blast of brass horns from behind them. With a big smile he shouts back, “Whatever they are doing now, just keep doing that!” Indeed, whatever they are doing now is working. The band was crowned Open Class Champions at the Legend Marching Invitational in Parker and scored their first 70-point performance on their way to a 13th-place finish at the Colorado State Marching Band championships at the Air Force Academy in October. These results represent a significant comeback from three years ago when the band had dwindled to 27 members and was losing in similar competitions to much smaller schools. Evan Meyer, a senior trumpet player and section leader, was part of that tough year, but persevered to see the turnaround. “In my freshman year, we took last place in state—dead

drills, sets and marching, strong relationships develop within the band that extend beyond the chalk lines on the field. The band’s resurgence needed a lot of parts to work together smoothly, and there is one critical ingredient that Cuthrell offers as perhaps the most important. “We couldn’t do what we’ve accomplished without our great band parent organization. Our Band Parent President Debbie Fuchser is crazy good—she’s in the band room four-five times a week and handles all of the logistics along with the Garren Cuthrell is director of Scarlet Regiment Long hours of marching practice are mandatory for board,” Cuthrell said. Marching Band at Heritage High School. the Heritage High Scarlet Regiment band. The band parents do the Courtesy of LPS hard, behind-the-scenes last. But this year, we look like lophone player, believes all that are under so much pressure work, including feeding the a real marching band. This year practice makes a difference. from all directions these days, kids at events, managing the is our best shot at doing really “We are committed to be our the last thing they need is some uniforms, getting the props and well,” Meyer said. guy out there yelling at them. best. We’ve put in lots and lots equipment to and from sites, Today, the band marches I have found that if you build of time with band camp, sumrenting trucks and filling a 35with 101 members, including 16 strong relationships with them, foot trailer to haul the gear. mer practice and after school color-guard performers, and to it’s a lot easier to challenge practice, and it’s all paying off “They do everything for get to that level, the band memthem. And once they trust you, when we see these results,” us. Without their support, we bers have invested an impresthey’ll go out on a limb for you Gust said. “And now that we can’t be the band we are today,” sive amount of time during the and come back for more.” have a huge sound from so Cuthrell said. past months. Senior Erin Mortensen loves many instruments, even our When the band takes the It begins in early summer her role with the Scarlet, while warm-ups sound great.” field to perform, the countless when the color guard and peralso continuing a family legaTo grow the band to its curhours needed to polish and cussion sections meet once or cy—her sisters marched in the rent size, Cuthrell had to find perfect the routine are showtwice a week to work on techHHS band and her mother was more brass, woodwind and percased in less than 10 minutes. nique and music. Then, the encussion musicians to join, so he a drum major in school. And from the first note to the tire band gathers for two weeks started with a simple promise” “Growing up, I always wantlast, it’s go time—no timeouts of band camp in August, where ed to be in band. As the head “If you want to be in marching for adjustments or do-overs, no they learn and practice their drum major now, I know my band, I’ll find a place for you. substitutions, not even a chance marching style and parade/ energy level affects the band, Nobody will sit on the bench.” to catch your breath. halftime music. Once school so I always try to be upbeat and As more students joined the Being a member of this begins, practice is three days a never slouch or look tired,” ranks, it was important they marching band means workweek after school with competi- accept the marching-band culMortensen said. “I even stifle ing together for the good of the tions on weekends. yawns so no one can see if I’m ture Cuthrell created: A blend band. As the Scarlet Regiment Learning new choreogratired. My day at school can be of commitment, teamwork and continues to improve, they’ve phy while perfecting your roll just as tough as anyone’s on the learned if they “keep doing respect for their peers and the your step (from heel-to-toe) and music. field, but I want them to look at what works,” success is just a marching an eight-to-five (eight me and think … Erin isn’t tired, few precise steps away. “We’ve all grown into this steps for every five yards) takes so maybe I can pick it up and program together. I’m a kinder, Bill Yeomans is a writer and countless repetitions. keep going.” gentler director than I used to photographer for Littleton PubCorey Gust, a junior melWith all the time spent on be,” Cuthrell said. “Our kids lic Schools.


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assessed against said real estate for the year 2010;

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Ismael G & Daisy Aya Asuncion for said year 2010;

To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to Maximiliano V. O’canas, Maximiliano V. Ocanas, Maximiliano Victor O’canas You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 7th day of November, 2013, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Omaha Beach LLC, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOT 15 BLK 2 HIGHPOINT SUB 10TH FLG and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Omaha Beach LLC; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Maximiliano V. Ocanas for said year 2012; That on the 3rd day of October, 2017, A.D., said Omaha Beach LLC assigned said certificate of purchase to Welcome To Realty, LLC 401K Profit Sharing Plan; That said Welcome To Realty, LLC 401K Profit Sharing Plan, on the 3rd day of October, 2017, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Welcome To Realty, LLC 401K Profit Sharing Plan, on or about the 17th day of April, 2018, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 6th day of December, 2017, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: December 14, 2017 Last Publication: December 28, 2017 Legal # 7907 ____________________________ NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to Ismael G. Asuncion, Daisy Aya Asuncion, Robert L. Martinez, Roberta J. Martinez, Arapahoe County Public Trustee, U.S. Bank National Association ND, J.F. Leining, Professional Finance Company Inc., Tonette C. Hill, Messner & Reeves, LLC You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 3rd day of November, 2011, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Omaha Beach LLC, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOT 2 BLK 13 AURORA HILLS 1st FLG and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Omaha Beach LLC; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes

That on the 3rd day of October, 2017, A.D., said Omaha Beach LLC assigned said certificate of purchase to Welcome To Realty, LLC 401K Profit Sharing Plan; That said Welcome To Realty, LLC 401K Profit Sharing Plan, on the 3rd day of October, 2017, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Welcome To Realty, LLC 401K Profit Sharing Plan, on or about the 17th day of April, 2018, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 6th day of December, 2017, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: December 14, 2017 Last Publication: December 28, 2017 Legal # 7908 ____________________________

COURTS DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: MICHAEL THORNBURG Children, And concerning: NICOLE THORNBURG AND JOHN DOE Respondents. Kristi Erickson, Esq., Reg. #50739 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-752-8989 (F) 303-636-1889 Case No: 17JV809 Division: 35 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT To The Respondents: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding JOHN DOE is set for December 21, 2017, at the hour of 9:00 a.m., in Division 35, at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren), dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Kristi Erickson, Esq. Reg. #50739 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-752-8989 (F) 303-636-1889 Published in The Villager Published: December 14, 2017 Legal # 7904 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: NOAH BLACKBEAR Children, And concerning: ROSEBUD BLACKBEAR, MICHAEL HITON, AND JOHN DOE

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Respondents. Marilee McWilliams, Reg. #16564 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 636-1883 / Fax: (303) 6361889 Case No: 17JV0699 Division: 22 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT _______ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding MICHAEL HITON AND JOHN DOE is set for January 29, 2018 at 9:40 A.M. in Division 22 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Date: December 7, 2017 Marilee McWilliams, No. 16564 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, Co 80012 (303) 636-1883 (P) (303) 636-1889 (F) Published in The Villager Published: December 14, 2017 Legal # 7910 ____________________________

CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT 2017 Hot In Place Recycling Program Project No. 16-07-01 Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., that the City of Centennial, Colorado (the “City”) will make final payment at the hour of 10:00 a.m. on January 5, 2018 (the “Final Settlement Date”) to the following contractor: Cutler Repaving, Inc. 921 E. 27th Street Lawrence, Kansas 66046-4917 (hereinafter, the “Contractor”) for and on account of all work completed by the Contractor on City Project No. 16-07-01, including for purposes of this Notice of Final Settlement on (the “Project”). 1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has an unpaid claim against the Project for and on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, or other supplies used or consumed by the Contractor or any subcontractor in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including the Final Settlement Date, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. 2. Any such claim(s) shall be filed with the City Clerk at 13133 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112 prior to the Final Settlement Date.

1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has an unpaid claim against the Project for and on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, or other supplies used or consumed by the Contractor or any subcontractor in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including the Final Settlement Date, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. 2. Any such claim(s) shall be filed with the City Clerk at 13133 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112 prior to the Final Settlement Date. 3. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim prior to the Final Settlement Date will relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim. Published in The Villager Published: December 14, 2017 Legal # 7913 ____________________________ CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RELATED TO THE PEAKVIEW MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT REZONING CASE NUMBER LU-17-00266 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Zoning Commission (the “Commission”) will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, to consider a rezoning at 7777 East Peakview Avenue, Centennial, Colorado 80111, as more fully described below (the “Subject Property”), to change the zoning on the Subject Property from Business Park (BP100) to Activity Center (AC) under the City’s Land Development Code. The Subject Property is also known as the Peakview Mixed Use Development. Following the conclusion of the public hearing, the Commission will make a formal recommendation to City Council (the “Council”) regarding the proposed rezoning. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the Council will conduct a public hearing on Monday, February 5, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, to consider the rezoning request. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at the public hearings referenced above. The hearings will be held in City Council Chambers, Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Rd., Centennial, CO 80112 at the above noted times and dates. Further information concerning the proposed rezoning (Case No. LU-17-00266) may be obtained by calling the City of Centennial Community Development Department at 303-754-3378. SUBJECT PROPERTY: Parcel 1: LOT 2, BLOCK 1, PEAKVIEW HEIGHTS FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, (AIN: 2075-21-3-42-002, consisting of 4.4740 acres, more or less) Parcel 2: TRACT A, PEAKVIEW HEIGHTS FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, (AIN: 2075-21-3-42-003, consisting of .4290 acres, more or less)

RADO, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2018, ESTIMATING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY BASED ON THE SAID BUDGET SO ADOPTED; ESTIMATING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY TO BE DERIVED FROM OTHER REVENUE SOURCES; AND SETTING FORTH THE TOTAL EXPENDITURES FOR EACH FUND A copy of this Ordinance is on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Dated the 8th day of December, 2017 City of Glendale, Colorado Veronica Marvin, City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: December 14, 2017 Legal # 7917 ____________________________ CITY OF GLENDALE PUBLIC NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE The following ordinance was passed before the City Council of the City of Glendale, Colorado, on the 5th day of December, and was ordered published by said Council: CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 11 SERIES OF 2017 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, APPROPRIATING SUMS OF MONEY TO DEFRAY EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE FOR THE CITY’S CALENDAR YEAR 2018 A copy of this Ordinance is on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Dated the 8th day of December, 2017 City of Glendale, Colorado Veronica Marvin, City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: December 14, 2017 Legal # 7918 ____________________________ CITY OF GLENDALE PUBLIC NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE The following ordinance was passed before the City Council of the City of Glendale, Colorado, on the 5th day of December, and was ordered published by said Council: CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 12 SERIES OF 2017 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, LEVYING TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2017 TO DEFRAY THE COSTS OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2018, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2018 A copy of this Ordinance is on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Dated the 8th day of December, 2017 City of Glendale, Colorado Veronica Marvin, City Clerk

Parcel 3: TRACT B, PEAKVIEW HEIGHTS FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, (AIN: 2075-21-3-42-004, consisting of .5070 acres, more or less)

Published in The Villager Published: December 14, 2017 Legal # 7919 ____________________________ CITY OF GLENDALE PUBLIC NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

Published in The Villager Published: December 14, 2017 Legal # 7912 ____________________________ NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT 2017 Surface Treatment Program Project No. 16-04-02

Published in The Villager Published: December 14, 2017 Legal # 7914 ____________________________

The following ordinance was passed before the City Council of the City of Glendale, Colorado, on the 5th day of December, and was ordered published by said Council:

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., that the City of Centennial, Colorado (the “City”) will make final payment at the hour of 10:00 a.m. on January 5, 2018 (the “Final Settlement Date”) to the following contractor:

CITY OF GLENDALE PUBLIC NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

3. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim prior to the Final Settlement Date will relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim.

Foothills Paving and Maintenance, Inc. 5040 Tabor Street Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 (hereinafter, the “Contractor”) for and on account of all work completed by the Contractor on City Project No. 16-04-02, including for purposes of this Notice of Final Settlement on (the “Project”).

GLENDALE The following ordinance was passed before the City Council of the City of Glendale, Colorado, on the 5th day of December, and was ordered published by said Council: CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 10 SERIES OF 2017 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLO-

CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 13 SERIES OF 2017 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, AMENDING THE SUMS OF MONEY APPROPRIATED TO DEFRAY EXPENSES BUDGETED FOR THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2017, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017 A copy of this Ordinance is on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours.

Dated the 8th day of December, 2017 City of Glendale, Colorado Veronica Marvin, City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: December 14, 2017 Legal # 7920 ____________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DONRA V. STARK, Deceased Case Number 2017PR31083 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, on or before April 7, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. David W. Stark 4255 South Elm Court Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 Published in The Villager First Publication: December 7, 2017 Last Publication: December 21, 2017 Legal # 7906 ____________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jeffrey Kenneth Schilling, Deceased Case Number 2017PR31141 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 or on or before April 16, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Stephen L. Schilling c/o Groves Law, LLC 281 S. Pearl St. Denver, CO 80209 Published in The Villager First Publication: December 14, 2017 Last Publication: December 28, 2017 Legal # 7902 ____________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Shela Merlo, Deceased Case Number 2017PR310268 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 April 16, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Mark K. Williams 1673 Harrington Mill Road Shelbyville, KY 40062 Published in The Villager First Publication: December 14, 2017 Last Publication: December 28, 2017 Legal # 7915

GREENWOOD VILLAGE BID INFORMATION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the “City”) will receive sealed bids at the Greenwood Village Maintenance Facility, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112-3730, until 4:00 p.m. on January 4, 2018 for the Goldsmith Gulch Channel Realignment. The scope of the project includes the construction of approximately 950 feet of realigned and restored channel including 2,300 cubic yards of void-filled riprap and wetland restoration, structural concrete for a large drop structure and perimeter channel walls, stormsewer construction, steel shade structures and wetland walkways, concrete trail flatwork, and extensive irrigation and riparian landscaping. The plans and specifications for Goldsmith Gulch Channel Realignment are available electronically via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing on the Greenwood Village website (www.greenwoodvillage.com/bids). The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof. The City requires a certified or cashier’s check, or a corporate surety bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount before the City can accept or consider any bid. The bid and the deposit shall be filed with the City’s Office, securely sealed and endorsed on the outside with a brief statement as to the nature of the item or work for which the bid is provided. Upon a bid award, such bond shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidder(s). In the case of the successful bidder, the bid bond will be returned upon receipt of the

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LEGALS — Continued from page 22 — required payment and performance bonds, each in the full amount of the contract price. Bids will be opened publicly at 4:01 p.m. on January 4, 2018 at the Greenwood Village Maintenance Facility, and shall be tabulated by the City. Any questions regarding the project should be directed Suzanne Moore at (303) 708-6142. /s/ Suzanne Moore Director of Parks, Trails and Recreation Published in The Villager First Publication: December 7, 2017 Last Publication: December 14, 2017 Legal # 7899 ____________________________ NOTICE: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO The City of Greenwood Village invites proposals for the Carson Skatepark Expansion Design/ Build. The scope of this project involves design and construction of an approximately 4,000 square foot addition to the existing skatepark in William McKinley Carson (Carson) Park in Greenwood Village. This project is for the design and construction of an approximately 4,000 square foot street skate expansion to the existing Carson Skatepark located in the City of

Greenwood Village’s Carson Park. The work performed by a qualified skatepark design/build firm or team will include conceptual design, schematic design, detailed design including construction documents, and turnkey construction of this public skatepark expansion. Proposals will be received until 4:00 P.M. on Friday, January 19, 2018 at the Greenwood Village City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. Request for proposals are available electronically via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing on the Greenwood Village website (www. greenwoodvillage.com/bids). The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and waive informalities or irregularities therein. Any proposal received as a result of this request is prepared at the contractor’s expense and becomes City property and therefore, public record. Published in The Villager First Publication: December 14, 2017 Last Publication: December 21, 2017 Legal # 7921 ____________________________

SPECIAL DISTRICTS “NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT” Notice is hereby given that at 12:00 p.m., on Friday December 29th, 2017, Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District will make final settlement with Layne Inliner, LLC, 7915 Cherrywood Loop Kiowa, CO 80117, in connection with payment for all services rendered, materials furnished, and for all labor performed in and for construction of project: Florida Avenue Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Parker Road to Alton Street.

time and date of final settlement. 3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District from any and all liability for such claim. Published in The Villager First Publication: December 14, 2017 Last Publication: December 21, 2017 Legal # 7909 ____________________________ NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2018 BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET 2017 AMENDMENT HILLCREST WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

1. Any person, co-partnership, association, or corporations who has unpaid claim against the said project or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provision, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claims.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2018 has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Hillcrest Water And Sanitation District and that such proposed budget will be considered for adoption at a public hearing during a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at Community Resource Services LLC, 7995 E. Prentice Ave Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, Colorado, 80111 at 7:30 a.m., on December 19, 2017.

2. All such claims shall be filed with Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District, 2325 S. Wabash St, Denver, CO 80231 on or before the above-mentioned

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2017 budget of the District, if necessary, may also be considered at a public hearing held during the above-

referenced regular meeting of the Board of Directors. Copies of the proposed 2018 budget and, if necessary, the proposed amendment of the 2017 budget are on file in the office of the District located at Community Resource Services of Colorado, LLC, 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, Colorado and are available for public inspection. Any interested elector of the District may file or register any objections to the proposed 2018 budget and the proposed amendment of the 2017 budget at any time prior to the final adoption of said budget and proposed budget amendment by the governing body of the District. Dated: December 8, 2017 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HILLCREST WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT /s/ COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES OF COLORADO, L.L.C. Published in The Villager Published: December 14, 2017 Legal # 7922 ____________________________

ARAPAHOE COUNTY ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Adoption of the 2018 Arapahoe County Comprehensive Plan Case No. F17-003 PROPOSAL: Arapahoe County proposes to adopt the 2018 Arapahoe County Comprehensive Plan. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 9, 2018, the Arapahoe County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M., or as soon as possible thereafter AT 6954 S. Lima St., Arapahoe Room, Centennial, CO 80112, at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the adoption of the 2018 Comprehensive Plan. More information about this proposal is available at the Arapahoe County Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112 or by calling 720-874-6650 or by visiting the County’s website at www. arapahoegov.com. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: December 14, 2017 Legal # 7916 ____________________________

ARAPAHOE COUNTY WARRANTS REPORT FOR 11/01/2017 TO 11/30/2017 FUNDS SUMMARY: 10.....................................General Fund ............................... 6,081,202.54 11 .....................................Social Services ............................. 1,472,074.82 12.....................................Electronic Filing Te ............................ 32,898.63 14.....................................Law Enforcement Auth .................... 127,394.43 15.....................................Arapahoe / Douglas W .................... 168,944.68 16.....................................Road and Bridge ............................. 751,956.81 19.....................................Communications Netwo ...................... 1,841.60 20.....................................Sheriff’s Commissary ........................ 71,642.18 21.....................................Community Developmen ................. 146,870.71 25.....................................Developmental Disabi ....................... 17,384.07 26.....................................Grants.............................................. 781,277.68 28.....................................Open Space Sales Tax .................... 863,727.17 29.....................................Homeland Security - ........................ 102,837.16 33.....................................Building Maintenance ...................... 105,518.56 34.....................................Fair Fund ........................................... 25,666.25 41.....................................Capital Expenditure ......................... 609,099.71 42.....................................Infrastructure ................................... 558,395.62 43.....................................Arapahoe County Recr ...................... 54,909.49 70.....................................Central Services .............................. 134,553.23 71.....................................Self-Insurance Liabi........................... 42,928.29 72.....................................Employee Flexible Be.......................... 1,807.10 73.....................................Self-Insurance Worke ...................... 448,773.11 74.....................................Self-Insurance Denta......................... 82,097.68 84.....................................E-911 Authority .................................. 70,029.97 91.....................................Treasurer ...................................... 9,019,012.28 TOTAL ................................................................................. 21,772,843.77 PREPARED BY APPROVED BY FUND REPORT - 10 General Fund 1ST CLASS TOWING........................Services and Other............... 185.00 A2M4SEEN LLP ................................Services and Other............ 2,907.08 A2M4SEEN LLP ................................Supplies............................. 5,095.00 AARON G SISNEROS ......................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 AARON JAMES EGGERT.................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 ABDUL GONI ....................................MISC. ................................ 2,750.00 ABEAM CONSULTING USA LTD ......Services and Other.......... 44,538.00 ABELMAN LAW OFFICES ................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 ACCORD DISPUTE RESOLUTION ..Services and Other............... 175.00 ACME RADIATOR AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT ...........................................................Services and Other............... 225.00 ACSO EMPLOYEE TRUST FUND ....MISC. ................................... 989.00 ADAMSON POLICE PRODUCTS .....Supplies............................. 2,603.00 ADVANCE AUTO PARTS ..................Supplies.................................. 10.44 ADVANCED NETWORK MANAGEMENT INC ...........................................................Services and Other............ 6,375.00 ALAMEDA EAST VETERINARY HOSPITAL ..................................................................Services and Other ................... 866.42 ALAN S HUMES ................................Services and Other............... 192.00 ALFRED BENESCH & COMPANY....Services and Other............ 4,268.75 ALI MUZIRA.......................................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 ALLEGIANT MORTUARY TRANSPORT LLC ...........................................................Services and Other............ 5,150.00 ALLIED ELECTRONICS, INC ...........Supplies.................................. 33.73 ALSCO ..............................................Supplies.................................. 27.50 AMANDA PETERMANN ....................Services and Other................. 21.83 AMANDA SLATES .............................Services and Other............... 251.24 AMERICAN INSTITUTIONAL SUPPLY .MISC......................................... 1,123.05 AMERICAN TIRE DISTRIBUTORS INC ...........................................................Supplies................................ 419.04 AMERICAS SAP USERS GROUP ....Services and Other............ 1,825.00 AMY BOSSERMAN ...........................Services and Other................. 16.05 ANDREW CORNELL.........................Services and Other............... 273.72 ANDREW JENNINGS .......................Services and Other................. 44.94 ANGELA STANTON ..........................Services and Other................. 10.43 ANISSA CRECELIUS ........................Services and Other............... 130.81 ANTHONY CAMERA PHOTOGRAPHY ...........................................................Services and Other............... 350.00 ANTHONY CORDOVA ......................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 AQUA SERVE ...................................Services and Other............... 166.00 ARAMARK CHICAGO LOCKBOX.....Services and Other.......... 14,365.00 ARAMARK CHICAGO LOCKBOX.....Supplies......................... 138,542.40 ARAPAHOE COUNTY.......................Services and Other............... 305.88 ARAPAHOE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE ..................................................................Supplies.................................. 3,007.38 ARAPAHOE LIBRARY DISTRICT .....Services and Other.......... 11,515.16 ARAPAHOE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC ...........................................................Services and Other.......... 20,722.50 ARAPAHOE WATER AND WASTEWATER ...........................................................Services and Other.......... 50,287.98 ASHLEY YANT ..................................Services and Other................. 22.51 ASPIRE HR INC ................................Services and Other............... 287.50 AT&T MOBILITY II LLC .....................Services and Other............... 506.11 AURORA MEDIA GROUP LLC .........Services and Other............... 271.00 AURORA MENTAL HEALTH .............Services and Other.......... 84,886.66 AURORA MOVING ............................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 AUTOZONE STORES INC ................Supplies................................ 293.54 AXON ENTERPRISE INC .................Supplies................................ 362.56 B-SMART PROPERTIES LLC ...........MISC. ..................................... 64.60 BACKGROUND INFORMATION SERVICES INC ...........................................................Services and Other............ 2,631.80 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TURNER & ...........................................................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 BASELINE ASSOCIATES INC ..........Services and Other............ 4,410.00 BATTERY SYSTEMS INC .................Supplies............................. 1,195.20 BC SERVICES INC ...........................MISC. ..................................... 45.00 BERGKAMP INC ...............................Supplies............................. 2,765.53 BLUE 360 MEDIA ..............................Services and Other............... 143.25 BLUE 360 MEDIA ..............................Supplies............................. 7,602.11 BONDED ADJUSTING SERVICE .....MISC. ..................................... 15.00 BORENSTEIN & ASSOCIATES LLC.MISC. ................................... 283.21 BRADY INDUSTRIES OF COLORADO LLC ...........................................................MISC. ................................ 2,441.80 BRENDA SIMONS.............................Services and Other................... 7.80 BRENDA SIMONS.............................Supplies.................................... 7.74 BRIAN BLAIR ....................................MISC. ..................................... 15.00

BRIDGESTONE RETAIL OPERATIONS LLC ...........................................................Services and Other................. 54.99 BRIDGESTONE RETAIL OPERATIONS LLC ...........................................................Supplies................................ 403.72 BRIDGET GURULE...........................Services and Other................. 46.28 BRUMBAUGH & QUANDAHL PC .....MISC. ..................................... 15.00 BUSINESS COLLECTION AGENCY INC ...........................................................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 CAD 1 ................................................Services and Other............ 6,000.00 CAITLIN MOCK .................................Services and Other............... 150.66 CAITLYN CAHILL ..............................Services and Other............... 250.00 CANDICE MARTINEZ .......................Services and Other................. 89.72 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES INC...Services and Other ...................... 84.00 CARE TRAK INTERNATIONAL INC .Supplies................................ 931.62 CARL ANDERSON ............................Services and Other................. 45.05 CAROL JEPPSEN .............................Services and Other................. 17.92 CASSANDRA L KNIGHT ...................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 CCP INDUSTRIES ............................Supplies................................ 215.95 CDW GOVERNMENT .......................Supplies............................. 1,199.70 CELLEBRITE INC .............................Services and Other............ 7,400.00 CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND .....Services and Other............... 159.00 CHEMATOX LABORATORY INC ......Services and Other............... 166.82 CHERRY KNOLLS PHILLIPS 66 ......Services and Other............... 211.80 CHIEF SUPPLY CORPORATION INC ...........................................................Supplies............................. 2,435.00 CHRISTOPHER CLARK ...................Supplies................................ 200.00 CINA & CINA FORENSIC CONSULTING PC ...........................................................Services and Other............ 2,300.00 CINDY FORTUNATO ........................Services and Other................. 33.17 CINDY ZAVALA .................................Services and Other................. 51.04 CITY OF ATLANTA POLICE DEPT ...MISC. ..................................... 25.00 CITY OF AURORA ............................MISC. ................................ 1,100.00 CITY OF AURORA ............................Services and Other............... 713.96 CITY OF LITTLETON ........................Services and Other................... 1.00 CIVICORE LLC..................................Services and Other............... 250.00 CLEAN DESIGNS INC ......................Services and Other............... 631.40 COLORADO ASSESSORS ASSOC..Services and Other............... 710.00 COLORADO BUREAU INVESTIGATION ...........................................................MISC. .............................. 10,234.00 COLORADO CODE CONSULTING LLC ...........................................................Services and Other.......... 21,370.00 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ...........................................................Supplies................................ 245.00 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ...........................................................MISC. ................................ 1,463.34 COLORADO DEPT OF REVENUE ...Services and Other................... 0.89 COLORADO DOORWAYS ................Supplies................................ 708.75 COLORADO ENVELOPE INC ..........Supplies............................. 2,250.00 COLORADO NATURAL GAS INC .....Services and Other................. 37.70 COLORADO NETWORK CABLING & CCTV LLC ...........................................................Services and Other............ 1,060.00 COLORADO STATE TREASURER ...MISC. .............................. 24,009.93 COLORADO TIRE RECYCLING LLC ...........................................................Supplies................................ 228.25 COMCAST.........................................Services and Other................. 10.62 COOK COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ..MISC. ..................................... 15.00 COOKS DIRECT INC ........................MISC. ................................ 1,068.00 CORRECT CARE SOLUTIONS LLC....Services and Other ............ 398,616.50 COUNTY SHERIFFS OF COLORADO Supplies.................................. 3,000.00 COX ROBERT ...................................Services and Other................. 32.64 CREDIT SERVICE COMPANY INC ..MISC. ..................................... 15.00 CYNTHIA NUNEZ..............................Services and Other................. 14.93 CYNTHIA R MCNAIR ........................Services and Other............ 1,345.00 DALLAS COUNTY TX DA .................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 DAN NADERMANN ...........................Services and Other................. 39.70 DANIEL ADAM ..................................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 DANIEL DONOHUE ..........................Services and Other................. 64.00 DANIEL PERKINS .............................Services and Other................. 23.27 DANIELLE ARDREY .........................Services and Other............... 577.34 DANIELLE ARDREY .........................Supplies................................ 353.00 DARCY KENNEDY............................Services and Other................. 68.21 DAVID BESSEN ................................Services and Other............... 218.70 DAVID HERRERA .............................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 DAVID M SCHMIT .............................Services and Other................. 22.90 DAVID SPIRINGER ...........................Supplies................................ 200.00 DEBBIE GRACE INC ........................Services and Other............... 114.00 DEBBIE HICKS .................................Services and Other................. 12.52 DEBORAH BATTS ............................Services and Other................... 2.35 DEFENSE RESEARCH INSTITUTE... Services and Other .................. 160.00 DENISE CEJA ...................................Services and Other................. 18.28 DENNIS LECZINSKI & ELLEN DERRICK ...........................................................Services and Other............... 100.00 DENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC ...............Services and Other............... 433.74 DENVER CENTURY RIDE ................MISC. ....................................... 5.00 DENVER REGIONAL COUNCIL OF .Services and Other............ 3,720.00 DENVER WATER ..............................Services and Other............ 1,112.02 DEVIN BEAUBIEN ............................Services and Other............... 124.01 DIRECTORS OF VOLUNTEERS IN .Services and Other................. 90.00 DISTINCTIVE THREADS, INC. .........Supplies............................. 4,714.99 DMITRIY NAUMOV ...........................Services and Other............... 147.20 DODGE DATA & ANALYTICS LLC ....Services and Other............... 138.04 DOMINICK CISSON ..........................Services and Other............... 106.14 DONNA FARMER ..............................Services and Other................. 17.44 DORIE J VICKREY............................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 DOUGLAS B KIEL .............................MISC. ................................... 606.46 DS WATERS OF AMERICA INC .......Supplies.................................. 48.80 DUNBAR BANKPAK INC ..................Supplies................................ 163.72 E470 PUBLIC HIGHWAY AUTHORITY ...........................................................Services and Other............... 152.80 EDWARD J HARRY III ......................Services and Other............... 100.00 EDWARD L TATE ..............................Services and Other............ 5,100.00 EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC ..........Services and Other............ 5,000.00 EL PASO COUNTY ...........................Services and Other............ 8,725.00 EL PASO COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT SVC .....................................................................MISC............................................... 15.00 ELOISA ALTAMIRA............................Services and Other................... 5.68 EMILY SPADA ...................................Services and Other............... 281.83 EMILY SPADA ...................................Supplies.................................. 49.22 EMMA MCCARTY .............................Services and Other............... 128.51 EP BLAZER LLC ...............................Supplies................................ 353.51

ERGOMETRICS & APPLIED PERSONNEL ..................................................................Services and Other ...................... 52.20 ERIKA WEST.....................................Services and Other................. 20.44 ESCAL INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED .. Services and Other ............... 4,600.00 EVA LOUISE FOSTER ......................Services and Other............... 105.00 EXPRESS TOLL ................................Services and Other................. 19.95 EZ MESSENGER ..............................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS ...............Supplies............................. 1,439.71 FAISON OFFICE PRODUCTS INC ...MISC. ................................... 224.00 FAMILY SUPPORT REGISTRY.........MISC. ................................ 8,244.69 FARIBORZ SAMIMI ...........................MISC. ..................................... 69.10 FARIS MACHINERY CO ...................Supplies............................. 3,054.15 FARMER BROS. COFFEE ................Supplies................................ 774.30 FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION ..................................................................Supplies..................................... 235.60 FEDEX...............................................Supplies.................................. 12.40 FELSBURG HOLT AND ULLEVIG ....Services and Other............ 1,640.75 FINANCIAL EQUIPMENT CO INC ....Services and Other............... 199.00 FLEET FUELING ...............................MISC. .............................. 36,055.05 FOP LODGE 31.................................MISC. .............................. 13,720.00 FOUR M ENTERPRISES ..................Supplies.................................. 13.75 FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP ...................MISC. ..................................... 11.10 FRANCISCO J CASTRO...................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 FRANK J BALL ..................................MISC. ..................................... 30.00 FAY MYERS MOTORCYCLE WORLD ...........................................................Supplies.................................. 15.29 G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS (USA) INC ...........................................................Services and Other.......... 10,051.02 GALLS LLC .......................................Supplies............................. 4,488.92 GATEWAY BATTERED WOMENS SHELTER ...........................................................Services and Other.......... 28,750.00 GEORGE P MAVRAKIS ....................Services and Other............... 100.00 GIRSH & ROTTMAN PC ...................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 GIRSH AND ROTTMAN PC ..............MISC. ..................................... 25.00 GLOBAL MOBILE LLC ......................Services and Other............ 2,000.00 GLOBALSTAR USA...........................Services and Other............... 700.75 GRAINGER .......................................Services and Other............ 2,424.62 GRAINGER .......................................Supplies............................. 2,445.00 GRANT PARISH SHERIFF ...............Services and Other............... 480.00 GREG SEATON ................................Services and Other................. 12.09 GROUNDS SERVICE COMPANY.....Services and Other............... 440.00 HEALTHONE CARENOW URGENT CARE LLC ...........................................................Services and Other............... 759.00 HENDRICK JOEL GARNER .............MISC. ..................................... 15.00 HENNEPIN CO DISTRICT COURT ..MISC. ..................................... 15.00 HIGHLANDS RANCH POSTMASTER ..Supplies........................................ 225.00 HILL ENTERPRISES INC .................Supplies.................................. 36.03 HINDMAN SANCHEZ PC..................MISC. ..................................... 30.00 HOLLY HOOVER ..............................Services and Other................. 95.87 HOLLY VICINO/PETTY CASH ..........Services and Other............... 278.62 HOLLY VICINO/PETTY CASH ..........Supplies................................ 176.60 HOLST & BOETTCHER LLP.............MISC. ..................................... 15.00 HONNEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY ..Supplies................................ 480.66 HORIZON LAWN & TREE CARE INC ...........................................................Services and Other............... 774.50 HOW-AURORA LLC ..........................Supplies................................ 159.16 HSS INC ............................................Services and Other............ 7,000.00 I-70 SCOUT .......................................Services and Other............... 476.70 IL DEPT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SE ...........................................................MISC. ................................... 580.38 INSIGHT AUTO GLASS ....................Services and Other............... 828.98 INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR INC .......Services and Other............ 1,083.24 INTEGRATED FAMILY COMMUNITY ...........................................................Services and Other............ 6,666.67 INTERGROUP INC ...........................Services and Other............ 9,287.10 INTERLINE BRANDS INC.................MISC. ................................ 7,050.79 INTERLINE BRANDS INC.................Supplies................................ 499.00 INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING MANAGEMENT ...........................................................Supplies................................ 325.00 IREA ..................................................Services and Other............... 964.68 IRON MOUNTAIN RECORDS...........Services and Other............ 3,989.51 ISIS QUESADA .................................Services and Other................. 94.37 ITXCHANGE FINANCIAL SERVICES ...........................................................Services and Other............ 4,490.00 INTERMOUNTAIN LOCK & SUPPLY CO ...........................................................Supplies................................ 646.54 JAMES M STEELE/PETTY CASH ....Services and Other................. 19.00 JAMES MASON ................................MISC. ..................................... 61.19 JANE F RIECK ..................................Services and Other............... 205.00 JARED DROTZMANN .......................MISC. ..................................... 41.31 JAVA DISTRIBUTION INC .................Supplies................................ 339.25 JAXINE HENSLEY ............................Services and Other................. 44.94 JEFF BAKER .....................................Services and Other................ 111.47 JEFF LANGSTON .............................Services and Other............... 147.20 JEFFREY GOLDEN ..........................Services and Other................. 12.41 JEFFREY STRAUSS.........................Services and Other............... 261.50 JENNIPHER ALEXANDER................MISC. ................................... 350.76 JERRY I MAINE ................................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 JERRY KIRCH ...................................Services and Other................. 84.90 JESSE ANDREWS ............................Services and Other............... 108.61 JOAN M LOPEZ ................................Services and Other................. 10.11 JOHN E QUESADA ...........................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 JOHN GRAY ......................................Services and Other................. 93.25 JOHN KAVANAUGH ..........................Services and Other................. 24.88 JOLEEN SANCHEZ ..........................Services and Other................. 14.12 JONATHAN VRABEC........................Services and Other............... 455.20 JONATHAN VRABEC........................Supplies.................................. 40.80 JORGE ARREDONDO ......................Services and Other................. 20.97 JOSEPH HALLETT ...........................Services and Other............... 150.00 JULIE WEAVER ................................Services and Other............... 120.48 K&H INTEGRATED PRINT SOLUTIONS ...........................................................Services and Other........ 234,237.85 KAISER PERMANENTE ...................MISC. ......................... 2,090,253.08 KAREN THOMPSEN .........................Services and Other................. 13.38 KARL PACKER ..................................Services and Other............... 653.68 KATHLEEN DAILEY ..........................Services and Other............... 199.00 KATHRYN LATSIS.............................Services and Other............... 200.00 KATHY LYNN.....................................Services and Other............... 121.98

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ARAPAHOE COUNTY WARRANTS — Continued from page 23 — KEITH RIDDELL ................................Services and Other................. 53.28 KELLY LEAR MD ...............................Services and Other............... 102.38 KEN MORRIS ....................................Services and Other................. 27.82 KENT LESTER ..................................Services and Other................. 17.12 KEVIN KEMP.....................................Services and Other............... 150.01 KREISLER LAW PC ..........................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 KRIS HALLQUIST .............................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 KRISTI GERHARDT ..........................Services and Other................. 18.19 KUBAT EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE CO ...........................................................Services and Other............... 302.50 L & N SUPPLY COMPANY INC .........Supplies.................................. 58.79 LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES ..........Services and Other............... 176.79 LAW OFFICE OF FRANK J BALL .....MISC. ..................................... 30.00 LAW OFFICES OF DOUGLAS E HINES PC ...........................................................MISC. ..................................... 25.00 LE ARGUELLO ..................................MISC. ................................... 365.52 LE LAW FIRM LLC ............................MISC. ..................................... 10.00 LESLIE MYERS.................................Services and Other............... 311.96 LEXISNEXIS RISK SOLUTIONS ......Supplies................................ 150.00 LIGHTHOUSE INC ............................Supplies................................ 500.00 LIGHTING ACCESSORY & WARNING ...........................................................Services and Other............... 103.00 LINDA HALEY ...................................Services and Other................. 99.65 LINX MULTIMEDIA LLLP ..................Services and Other.......... 28,718.62 LISA FLYNN ......................................Services and Other................. 16.05 LOWES COMMERCIAL SERVICES .Supplies.................................. 23.34 LUCAS GREEN .................................Services and Other................. 75.70 LUCINDA GREENE ...........................Services and Other................. 63.45 MACARI-HEALEY PUBLISHING ......Services and Other.......... 24,300.00 MACDONALD EQUIPMENT COMPANY ...........................................................Supplies................................ 507.06 MACHOL & JOHANNES ...................MISC. ................................... 195.00 MACK BRIGGS .................................Supplies.................................. 51.24 MAIN LAW FIRM PC .........................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 MARGOT M BURNS .........................Services and Other............ 2,800.00 MARK A LEACHMAN PC ..................MISC. ..................................... 90.00 MARK BRUMMEL .............................Services and Other............... 100.00 MARK HARKLEROAD ......................Services and Other............... 166.40 MARQUIS FIELDS ............................MISC. ..................................... 30.00 MARY A BRISCOE ............................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 MARY VANDEROEF .........................Services and Other............... 107.05 MARY WICK ......................................Services and Other................. 17.12 MARYANN B HEWICKER .................MISC. ................................... 300.00 MATHESON TRI-GAS INC ................Supplies................................ 406.50 MATTHEW BENDER & COMPANY INC ...........................................................Services and Other............... 779.00 MCCANDLESS INTERNATIONAL ....Supplies................................ 615.53 MCGEE COMPANY ..........................Supplies................................ 186.66 MECCA HUGHEY .............................Services and Other................. 93.60 MELISSA WILSON ............................Services and Other................. 15.52 METRO COMMUNITY PROVIDER NETWORK ...........................................................Services and Other.......... 14,175.00 MICHAEL AXINN ...............................Services and Other................. 80.25 MICHAEL BALDING ..........................Services and Other............... 336.00 MICHAEL BORDERS ........................Services and Other............... 153.00 MICHAEL BORDERS ........................Supplies................................ 700.00 MICHAEL C KIM & ASSOCIATES .....MISC. ..................................... 15.00 MICHAEL L HARRITY .......................Services and Other............ 2,250.00 MICHAEL RYAN ................................Services and Other................. 12.09 MIDLAND FUNDING LLC .................MISC. ..................................... 45.00 MIDSTATES DISTRIBUTING ............Supplies................................ 625.88 MILE HIGH EMBALMING SHIPPING LLC ...........................................................Supplies.................................. 50.00 MILLER COHEN PETERSON YOUNG PC ...........................................................MISC. ................................... 120.00 MOELLER GRAF PC ........................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 MPH INDUSTRIES INC.....................Supplies................................ 224.95 MTM RECOGNITION CORPORATION Services and Other...................... 336.06 MULTI SERVICE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTINS ...........................................................Supplies................................ 486.45 MULTICARD INC...............................Supplies............................. 1,096.08 NANCY JACKSON ............................Services and Other............... 184.16 NAPA AUTO PARTS ..........................Supplies................................ 653.47 NATHAN DUMM & MAYER PC .........Services and Other............ 9,518.16 NATHAN SCHLOESSER ..................Supplies................................ 182.72 NATIONWIDE AUTO PARTS ............Supplies.................................. 62.10 NEBRASKA ENFOREMENT SPECIALIST ...........................................................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 NELSON & KENNARD ......................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 NETWORK CLAIMS REDUCTION TECH LLC ...........................................................Services and Other............... 600.00 NICOLE AGOS ..................................Services and Other............... 179.96 NTHERM LLC....................................Services and Other............ 2,602.88 O’REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES LLC ...........................................................Supplies................................ 159.92 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CENTERS OF ...........................................................Services and Other............... 393.00 OFFICE OF DISTRICT ATTORNEY ..Services and Other..... 1,189,230.00 OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ...........................................................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 OFFICIAL PAYMENTS CORPORATION ...........................................................Services and Other................. 11.90 OMEARA FORD CENTER ................Supplies................................ 313.56 ONIT OFFICE SOLUTIONS INC .......Services and Other............... 365.00 ONTRAC ...........................................Supplies................................ 178.16 OPEN MEDIA FOUNDATION............Services and Other............ 5,212.50 OSWALD ROAM REW & FRY LLC ...MISC. ..................................... 15.00 PACER SERVICE CENTER ..............Services and Other............... 300.20 PARKER TRAILER SERVICE INC ....Supplies................................ 397.43 PATRICK HERNANDEZ ....................Services and Other............... 235.52 PATRICK HERNANDEZ ....................Supplies.................................. 17.98 PAUL ROSENBERG..........................Services and Other............... 205.00 PAYLOGIX LLC .................................MISC. .............................. 26,046.94 PDM STEEL SERVICE CENTERS INC...........................................................Supplies.................................. 89.59 PERFORMANT RECOVERY INC .....MISC. ................................... 678.68 PERKINELMER GENETICS INC ......Supplies.................................. 50.00 PETERSEN LEYBAS RUBBER STAMP ...........................................................Supplies................................ 228.56 PHILIP KLASS PC.............................MISC. ................................... 962.60 POCKET PRESS, INC. .....................Services and Other............... 992.41 PORTER AUTO BODY ......................Services and Other................. 83.00 POTESTIO BROTHERS ...................Supplies................................ 132.09 POWERDETAILS LLC.......................Services and Other............... 396.27 POWERDMS, INC .............................Services and Other............ 1,150.00 PRESSTEK INC ................................Services and Other............ 2,207.00 PRODATA COMPUTER SERVICES INC ...........................................................Services and Other............... 870.00 PROFESSIONAL FINANCE COMPANY ...........................................................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 PROFESSIONAL PROCESS SERVERS LLC ...........................................................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 PROFESSIONAL SIGN LANGUAGE ...Services and Other ................... 330.00 PROFORCE MARKETING INC.........Supplies................................ 404.15 PROVEST LLC ..................................MISC. ..................................... 30.00 PURE CYCLE CORPORATION ........Services and Other............... 254.39 QUILL CORPORATION .....................MISC. ................................... 404.35 RACHEL BECK .................................Services and Other................. 87.58 RACHEL BECK .................................Supplies.................................. 14.12 RANDSTAD TECHNOLOGIES .........Services and Other............ 4,256.00 RC PRECISION INSTALLATIONS INC..Supplies........................................ 325.00 RENT A CENTER ..............................MISC. ..................................... 62.47 RICHARD D WILLIAMS ....................Services and Other............... 300.00 RICHARD RADER.............................Services and Other............... 200.00 RICHARD T SALL .............................Services and Other............... 300.00 RITAE OSBORNE .............................Services and Other................. 10.70 ROBERT BAKER ..............................Services and Other................. 61.53 ROBERT BISHOP .............................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 ROBERT DAVIDSON ........................Services and Other............... 148.00 ROBIN FRAZEE/PETTY CASH ........Services and Other............... 207.96 ROBIN FRAZEE/PETTY CASH ........Supplies.................................. 10.00 ROBIN VIGIL .....................................Services and Other............... 214.54 ROCKY MOUNTAIN BOTTLED WATER ...........................................................Services and Other............ 2,913.95 ROCKY MOUNTAIN BOTTLED WATER ...........................................................Supplies................................ 205.26 ROCKY MOUNTAIN RADIOGRAPHICS ...........................................................Services and Other............... 655.00 RONDA MCGUINNIS ........................Services and Other................. 13.38 ROSA CORPORATION .....................Services and Other............... 148.80 RUSS JOHNSON ..............................Services and Other............... 112.10 RYAN HUFFMAN ..............................Services and Other............... 138.36

RYDERS PUBLIC SAFETY LLC .......Supplies............................. 3,653.00 SAMUEL TORRES ............................Supplies................................ 200.00 SANDOVAL CUSTOM CREATIONS INC ...........................................................Services and Other............ 5,156.40 SCANNER ONE LLC.........................Services and Other............ 2,602.00 SCOTT SHAW ...................................Services and Other............... 150.34 SECURITY CENTRAL INC................Services and Other................ 111.00 SEKANAWO MMANGA .....................Services and Other................. 43.87 SENIORS’ RESOURCE CENTER INC ...........................................................Services and Other............ 8,000.00 SHANNON GEYER ...........................Services and Other............... 179.63 SHAR WENTWORTH .......................MISC. ..................................... 66.10 SHARON CHAMBERS ......................Services and Other................. 17.44 SHAYLEN FLOREZ ...........................Services and Other............... 164.69 SHEILA GAINS ..................................Services and Other............... 330.18 SHEILA GAINS ..................................Supplies................................ 192.15 SHERMAN BURRY 0376 ..................Services and Other............... 100.00 SHERWIN WILLIAMS .......................Supplies............................. 1,269.55 SHRED-IT USA .................................Services and Other............... 448.52 SKM MANAGEMENT COMPANY .....MISC. ................................... 124.20 SOE SOFTWARE CORPORATION ..Services and Other............ 1,195.50 SOUTHERNCARLSON .....................Supplies................................ 328.06 SOUTHFIELD PARK INC ..................Services and Other............... 614.55 SOUTHLAND MEDICAL LLC ............Supplies................................ 703.39 SOUTHWEST COLDFIRE LAW ENFCMT LLC ...........................................................Supplies................................ 357.02 SOUTHWEST PLASTIC BINDING CO ...........................................................Supplies................................ 725.89 SPENCER FANE LLP .......................MISC. ................................... 182.79 SPOK INC .........................................Services and Other............... 326.75 SPRINGMAN BRADEN WILSON......MISC. ................................... 276.90 SPRINT SOLUTIONS INC ................Services and Other............... 447.55 STATE OF COLORADO ....................Services and Other.......... 17,138.68 STATE OF COLORADO ....................Supplies........................... 11,619.49 STATEWIDE INTERNET PORTAL AUTHORITY ...........................................................Services and Other.......... 17,280.00 STEPHEN H SMITH ..........................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 STERICYCLE INC .............................Supplies............................. 1,276.76 STEWART & STEVENSON...............Services and Other............... 250.00 STEWART & STEVENSON...............Supplies................................ 728.20 SUNGARD AVAILABILITY SERVICES LP ...........................................................Services and Other............ 1,492.07 SUSAN R SANDSTROM...................Services and Other............... 486.59 SWORD LAW OFFICE PC ................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 SYMBOLARTS LLC ..........................Supplies............................. 1,476.00 SNAP-ON TOOLS .............................Supplies................................ 949.01 T-MOBILE ..........................................Services and Other................. 29.75 TAKKT AMERICAN HOLDING INC ...Supplies............................. 4,963.55 TAYLOR MCKINNEY .........................Services and Other............... 222.24 TELEPHONE TOWN HALL MEETING INC ..................................................................Services and Other ................ 6,517.27 TELVENT DTN INC ...........................Services and Other............ 2,340.00 TERESA MARLOWE .........................Services and Other................. 94.91 TERRI SARGANIS SYRPES.............Services and Other............... 664.41 THE CREATIVE GROUP ..................Services and Other.......... 13,886.72 THE DENVER CENTER FOR CRIME VICTIMS ...........................................................Services and Other................. 90.00 THE DENVER POST.........................Services and Other............... 132.95 THE MEDICAL CENTER OF AURORA ...........................................................Supplies................................ 365.00 THE MOORE LAW GROUP APC ......MISC. ..................................... 15.00 THERESA M CHAPPELL ..................Services and Other................. 74.05 THERMO FLUIDS INC ......................Services and Other............... 382.12 THOMAS MARTINEZ ........................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 THOMSON REUTERS-WEST ..........Services and Other............... 531.04 TIM ASTON .......................................Services and Other............... 147.06 TIM ASTON .......................................Supplies.................................. 85.80 TIM HANSON ....................................Services and Other................. 66.34 TIMOTHY JOHN MCNAMEE ............MISC. ..................................... 15.00 TIMOTHY WESTPHAL......................Services and Other................. 18.51 TODD COMPANIES INC ...................Services and Other............ 1,408.00 TODD MONTGOMERY .....................Supplies................................ 130.56 TONYA SMITH ..................................MISC. .................................... 111.10 TOP HAT FILE & SERVE INC ...........MISC. ..................................... 40.00 TOWN OF DEER TRAIL....................Services and Other................. 30.51 TRANS UNION ..................................Services and Other................. 49.76 TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT INC ...........................................................Supplies............................. 1,524.51 TRAVIS KRINGS ...............................Services and Other................. 70.57 TRI-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ...........................................................Community Programs...... 32,359.00 TRI-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ...........................................................Services and Other........ 361,411.00 TRUDI PEEPGRASS ........................Services and Other................. 53.50 TSCHETTER HAMRICK SULZER PC ...........................................................MISC. ................................ 8,783.30 TT HOLDINGS LLC ...........................Services and Other............ 1,232.00 UEC LLC ...........................................Services and Other............... 578.50 ULINE INC .........................................Supplies................................ 310.64 UMB...................................................MISC. ............................ 295,687.25 UMB...................................................Services and Other........ 351,394.08 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE ...........................................................Supplies............................. 1,190.00 UNIVERSAL INFORMATION SERVICES INC ...........................................................Services and Other............... 447.90 US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.. MISC. ....................................... 217.86 UTILITY NOTIFICATION CENTER OF ...........................................................Services and Other............... 266.80 VALERIE ARROYO ...........................Services and Other................. 81.00 VALLEJO CC LLC .............................Services and Other.......... 16,704.42 VARNER PARKER & SESSUMS PA .. MISC. ......................................... 15.00 VERITIV OPERATING COMPANY ....Supplies............................. 4,816.07 VERIZON WIRELESS .......................Services and Other.......... 13,342.24 VERONICA ROACH ..........................Services and Other................. 31.67 VICKERY YAMAHA INC ....................Supplies................................ 521.95 VICTORIA GALLEGOS/PETTY CASH ...........................................................Supplies.................................. 98.63 VICTORIA L SHIVELY .......................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 VILLAGER NEWSPAPER GROUP ...Services and Other............ 1,827.10 VINCENT S LINE ..............................Services and Other............ 1,152.21 VINCI LAW OFFICE LLC ..................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 VISION SERVICE PLAN ...................MISC. .............................. 10,640.83 VISTA FD LLC ...................................Services and Other............... 333.42 VOGEL & ASSOCIATES ...................Services and Other................. 48.00 WAGNER EQUIPMENT CO ..............Supplies............................. 3,101.87 WAKEFIELD & ASSOCIATES INC ....MISC. ................................... 171.00 WASHINGTON STATE SUPPORT REGISTRY ...........................................................MISC. ..................................... 46.14 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF COLORADO ...........................................................Services and Other............ 6,697.67 WAXIES ENTERPRISES INC ...........MISC. ................................... 953.46 WELLS FARGO MERCHANT SERVICES LLC ...........................................................Supplies................................ 235.91 WEST PUBLISHING CORPORATION ...........................................................Services and Other............... 887.80 WESTERN PAPER DISTRIBUTORS INC ...........................................................MISC. ................................ 2,323.10 WESTERN PAPER DISTRIBUTORS INC ...........................................................Supplies.................................... 0.80 WILLIAMS SCOTSMAN INC .............Services and Other............... 286.00 WILMER A DELONG .........................MISC. ..................................... 15.00 WIZBANG SOLUTIONS INC .............Services and Other............ 1,088.45 WL CONTRACTORS INC .................Services and Other............ 3,395.35 XCEL ENERGY .................................Services and Other.......... 29,697.38 XEROX CORPORATION ..................Services and Other.......... 23,127.57 YESMINN CARLOS ..........................Services and Other................. 18.08 FUND REPORT - 11 Social Services 18TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ...............Services and Other............ 8,448.64 22ND CENTURY STAFFING INC .....Services and Other.......... 60,516.53 5280 CREMATION AND FUNERAL SERVICE ...........................................................Community Programs........ 1,000.00 AAPEX LEGAL SERVICES ...............Services and Other................. 36.00 ABIGAIL RAMSAUER .......................Services and Other............... 975.19 ADAMS COUNTY..............................Services and Other................. 64.00 ADRIANE HACKETT .........................Services and Other............... 164.14 ADVANTAGE RUNYON STEVENSON ...........................................................Community Programs........ 1,000.00 AGUSTIN HORBLIT ..........................Services and Other................. 71.16 ALBA PABON BA...............................Services and Other................. 95.94 ALEXANDRA EGGLESTON..............Services and Other................. 33.94 ALICIA DICKENS ..............................Services and Other............... 378.03 ALISON IVORY .................................Services and Other............... 203.79

ALL STATES CREMATION SERVICES INC ..................................................................Community Programs ........... 2,000.00 ALLICIA HALEY.................................Services and Other............... 196.56 ALSCO ..............................................Supplies................................ 249.78 AMANDA MCKEY..............................Services and Other............... 540.78 AMANDA TOP ...................................Services and Other............... 236.90 AMINADA MITCHELL........................Services and Other................. 12.95 AMY GOLDBERG .............................Services and Other................. 61.20 AMY SAUER .....................................Services and Other................. 94.69 ANDREA WOODS .............................Services and Other................. 58.63 ANDREW ACREE .............................Services and Other................. 89.18 ANDREW OLSON .............................Community Programs........... 499.70 ANGELA LYTLE ................................Services and Other............... 503.17 ANGELICA PETTAWAY.....................Services and Other................. 13.91 ANGELINA SYPOLT..........................Services and Other............... 460.16 APRIL SEE ........................................Services and Other................. 92.24 ARAPAHOE COUNTY.......................Community Programs........ 3,075.57 ARAPAHOE COUNTY EARLY CHILDHOOD ...........................................................Community Programs...... 31,315.15 ARAPAHOE/DOUGLAS WORKS......Community Programs.... 341,632.62 ASHLEIGH SHELDON ......................Community Programs............... 5.16 ASHLEIGH SHELDON ......................Services and Other............... 295.57 ASHLEY DUNCAN ............................Services and Other............... 114.54 ASHLEY FRANKEL ...........................Services and Other................. 60.51 ASHLEY SCHWIEGER .....................Services and Other............... 128.08 ASHLEY WUNDERLE .......................Services and Other............... 274.89 ATSI MANAGEMENT COMPANY .....Services and Other............... 125.00 B I INCORPORATED ........................Services and Other............ 3,660.00 BALLARD FAMILY MORTUARY LLC ...Community Programs ........... 1,000.00 BAYAUD ENTERPRISES INC ...........Services and Other............... 360.00 BERNIE VELASCO ...........................Services and Other................. 15.68 BRANDIE WRIGHT ...........................Services and Other................. 20.14 BRENDA ARMOUR ...........................Services and Other................. 97.74 BRIAN ROBILLARD ..........................Services and Other............... 259.96 BRITTANY GALLANT ........................Services and Other............... 255.76 BRITTANY HOOSER ........................Services and Other............... 270.39 BRITTANY NOBLE ............................Services and Other............... 246.04 CAITLIN SANDEN .............................Services and Other............... 223.58 CAMERON PRISJATSCHEW ...........Services and Other................. 30.66 CARALYN HOFER ............................Services and Other............... 264.94 CARI OLSEN .....................................Services and Other................. 76.86 CAROL HERNDON ...........................Supplies.................................. 39.40 CARRIE BALOW ...............................Services and Other............... 156.08 CARRISHA NEWTON .......................Services and Other............... 410.93 CASSANDRA MAYBER ...................Services and Other............... 296.50 CENTER FOR GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT INC ...........................................................Community Programs........... 825.00 CERTIFIED BUSINESS SERVICES INC ...........................................................Supplies................................ 609.26 CESCO LINGUISTIC SERVICES INC .Community Programs ........... 2,309.39 CHAD C CERINICH ..........................Services and Other............ 1,417.50 CHANDRA KERCHEVAL...................Services and Other................. 11.77 CHANTELLE ROMERO ....................Services and Other................. 24.93 CHARITY SAIS..................................Services and Other............... 113.94 CHELSEA SWEENEY .......................Services and Other............... 426.73 CHERYL CURTIS ..............................Services and Other................. 48.28 CHERYL TERNES.............................Services and Other................. 53.98 CHILDREN FIRST OF THE ROCKIES ...........................................................Community Programs............. 25.00 CHRISTEN MASON ..........................Services and Other................. 68.85 CHRISTIANA FLADEN ......................Services and Other................. 54.57 CHRISTINE YAEKLE ........................Services and Other............... 118.38 CHRISTOPHER PIEPER ..................Services and Other............... 451.48 CINDY WOODSON ...........................Services and Other................... 8.88 CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER ....MISC. ..................................... 20.00 CITY OF AURORA ............................MISC. ....................................... 8.00 CITY OF AURORA ............................Services and Other................... 5.75 CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT .........Services and Other................... 1.00 CLERK-USBC ...................................Services and Other............... 350.00 COLLEEN HAYES .............................Services and Other................. 18.24 COLORADO BUREAU INVESTIGATION ...........................................................Services and Other............ 5,056.00 COLORADO CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES ...........................................................Services and Other............ 1,351.75 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ...........................................................MISC. ................................... 283.92 COLORADO STATE ARCHIVES .......Services and Other............... 180.00 COMITIS CRISIS CENTER ...............Community Programs...... 24,840.00 COMPASS GROUP USA, INC ..........Community Programs............. 20.00 CONTACT WIRELESS ......................Services and Other............... 649.75 CORPORATE TRANSLATION SERVICES INC ...........................................................Services and Other............... 935.19 COUNTY OF MCLEOD .....................Services and Other................. 45.00 CREMATION SOCIETY OF CO ........Community Programs........ 5,000.00 CROWLEY COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE ...........................................................Services and Other................. 69.00 CYNTHIA DUNBAR ...........................Services and Other............... 114.70 DAIOHS USA.....................................Supplies................................ 650.00 DALE NUSBAUM ..............................Services and Other............... 120.91 DANI BUDROE..................................Services and Other............... 254.61 DANIEL KIM ......................................Services and Other................. 24.24 DANIEL MARTINEZ JR .....................Services and Other............... 478.24 DANIELA DIAZ ..................................Services and Other................. 19.05 DANIELLE CLARK-JACKSON ..........Services and Other................. 81.32 DANIELLE NEWMAN ........................Services and Other................. 71.23 DANIELLE SWORN ..........................Services and Other................. 16.75 DANIELLE WAAGMEESTER ............Services and Other................. 53.66 DARCI RODECAP.............................Services and Other............... 126.59 DARLENE LOCKE ............................Services and Other............... 120.91 DE ANDRA SHARP ...........................Services and Other................. 44.30 DEBORAH DRURY ...........................Services and Other............... 255.78 DEBORAH MCCARTY ......................Services and Other................. 19.37 DEBRA WALZ ...................................Services and Other............... 210.79 DECATURE COUNTY SHERIFF ......Services and Other................. 35.00 DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION .. Supplies................................. 2,383.13 DENA GRIFFIN .................................Services and Other................. 22.10 DENICE CHAVEZ..............................Services and Other................. 12.41 DENISE ROBINSON .........................Services and Other............... 222.88 DENISE WOOD.................................Services and Other............... 117.22 DENVER SHERIFF DEPARTMENT ..Services and Other............... 102.15 DISTINCTIVE THREADS, INC. .........Supplies................................ 716.94 DIVISION OF VITAL RECORDS .......Services and Other................. 24.00 DONALD F GROTT ...........................Services and Other............... 105.00 DONOVAN WEBB .............................Services and Other................. 46.71 EDWARD L TATE ..............................Services and Other............ 4,200.00 ELBERT COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE ...........................................................Services and Other................. 58.00 ELEANOR MEADOWS .....................Services and Other................. 33.22 ELIZABETH AZNAR ..........................Services and Other............... 268.42 EMILY BROWN .................................Services and Other............... 370.04 EMILY LITTLE ...................................Services and Other................... 8.72 ERIKA SORENSON ..........................Services and Other................. 45.85 ERIN COLOROSO ............................Services and Other................. 36.54 EXPERIAN ........................................Services and Other............... 241.19 FAITH BEDWELL ..............................Services and Other................. 35.58 FAMILY SUPPORT REGISTRY.........MISC. ................................... 788.00 FAMILY TREE....................................Community Programs...... 30,880.00 FIDELIS INVESTIGATIONS INC .......Services and Other................. 65.00 FLOR PELAYO ..................................Services and Other................. 58.84 FLORDELIS CASANAS ....................Services and Other................. 13.96 GREENTREE VILLAGE LLC.............Community Programs........... 400.00 HAILEY TRAVIS ................................Services and Other............... 312.01 HANNAH SHIER ...............................Services and Other............... 189.07 HEAVEN TESFAYE ...........................Services and Other............... 161.84 HOLLAND RESIDENTIAL .................Community Programs........... 764.00 HORAN & MCCONATY MORTUARY ..Community Programs ........... 2,000.00 INTERGROUP INC ...........................Capital Outlay .................... 3,489.40 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ......MISC. ................................... 150.00 IRMA FRANSUA................................Services and Other................. 18.62 JACQUELYN GABEL ........................Services and Other............... 152.79 JAMES G PHILLIPE ..........................Community Programs........... 700.00 JANEAN PRIDDY-SCOTT .................Services and Other............... 585.00 JAUNIKA BARNETT ..........................Services and Other............... 128.19 JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPT OFSOCIAL SVCS ...........................................................Community Programs........ 3,432.86 JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFFS ..Services and Other................. 85.50 JENNA ROSSMAN ............................Services and Other............... 546.94 JENNIFER JONES-DAY....................Services and Other................. 92.86 JENNIFER MARINE ..........................Services and Other................. 78.17 JENNIFER MULLER .........................Community Programs........... 710.00 JENNIFER WORD.............................Community Programs............. 23.79 JENNIFER WORD.............................Services and Other............... 573.16

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ARAPAHOE COUNTY WARRANTS — Continued from page 24 — JERI ALLMENDINGER......................Services and Other................. 38.89 JESSICA L FREEMAN ......................Services and Other............... 109.84 JESSICA WILLIAMS..........................Services and Other............... 143.25 JODI GULLEY ...................................Services and Other................. 59.76 JOHN COYNER ................................Services and Other................. 71.16 JOHN DRULIS...................................Services and Other............... 361.55 JORDAN GUTIERREZ ......................Services and Other................. 92.99 JOY KENDALL ..................................Services and Other................. 40.45 JULIANNE SIMENSON .....................Services and Other............... 146.00 JUPITER I LLC ..................................Supplies............................. 1,332.52 KAISER PERMANENTE ...................MISC. ............................ 736,706.14 KAITLIN LAWVER .............................Services and Other............... 407.51 KAREN MAZZINI ...............................Services and Other............... 118.35 KARI PLAGGEMEYER......................Services and Other................. 32.26 KARLA KELLY ...................................Community Programs............. 32.72 KARLA KELLY ...................................Services and Other............... 592.33 KARNCHANA SIRIPORNPERMSAK.. Services and Other .................... 22.47 KARRIE KAUFMAN...........................Services and Other............... 177.62 KATELYN MARRY .............................Services and Other................. 30.01 KATHERINE SMITH ..........................Services and Other................. 97.62 KATHLEEN STAFFORD ....................Services and Other................. 59.43 KATHLEEN ZIOLA.............................Community Programs........ 2,100.00 KATHLEEN ZIOLA.............................Services and Other............ 1,100.00 KATRIN BARTHEL ............................Services and Other............... 164.19 KATRIONA MORTIMORE .................Services and Other............... 369.83 KEITH CROSSON .............................Services and Other................. 37.66 KIMBERLY KINGSTON .....................Services and Other................. 29.80 KIMBERLY PINE ...............................Services and Other............... 360.17 KIMBERLY RASH ..............................Services and Other................. 74.95 KRAYNEWSKIA ALLEN ....................Services and Other............... 233.10 KRISTIN DAVIS .................................Services and Other............... 124.93 LABORATORY CORPORATION OF .Services and Other............ 1,422.75 LANAE UNREIN ................................Services and Other................. 24.71 LARANE GARY .................................Services and Other............... 152.85 LAURA GOLDSMITH ........................Services and Other............... 327.42 LAUREN BOOGERT .........................Services and Other............... 230.96 LAURIE MEDINA...............................Services and Other................. 17.12 LEAH TURNER .................................Services and Other................. 35.42 LEBA HIRSCH ...................................Services and Other............... 420.73 LETICIA BRADSHAW .......................Services and Other................. 32.47 LETISHIA PAYNE ..............................Services and Other................. 26.20 LEXIS NEXIS RISK DATA MANAGEMENT ...........................................................Services and Other............ 1,408.35 LEXISNEXIS RISK SOLUTIONS ......Services and Other............... 266.00 LIBERTY CREEK APAPRTMENTS ...Community Programs........... 300.00 LISA COVINGTON ............................Services and Other............... 114.18 LISA KOLLER ....................................Services and Other................. 57.25 LORI OSWALD ..................................Supplies.................................. 42.66 MAE MOORHEAD.............................Services and Other............... 128.51 MARGARET GOETTGE....................Services and Other............... 498.84 MARIA LOUIS....................................Community Programs............. 55.22 MARIA LOUIS....................................Services and Other............... 338.40 MARIA MUNOZ .................................Services and Other................. 46.23 MARIAH PEPE ..................................Services and Other................. 78.80 MARIANN TORRENCE .....................Community Programs............. 20.17 MARIANN TORRENCE .....................Services and Other............... 613.96 MARIKA QUINN ................................Services and Other............... 158.57 MARISSA GIBBINS ...........................Services and Other............... 403.76 MARK L RONAN ...............................Services and Other............... 675.00 MARLENE PALOMINO .....................Services and Other................. 68.91 MARY LEEDS ...................................Services and Other................. 48.79 MARY LEMA......................................Services and Other................. 19.15 MAUREEN ALEXANDER ..................Services and Other............... 147.37 MEADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ...........................................................Services and Other................. 30.00 MEGAN FOSTER ..............................Services and Other............... 239.57 MEGHAN SLAVIN .............................Services and Other............... 421.79 MELADIE CLOPTON ........................Services and Other............... 258.21 MELISSA DAHLIN .............................Services and Other................. 42.37 MELISSA LEONY ..............................Services and Other................. 23.54 MELISSA MCKINLEY ........................Services and Other............... 611.26 MESA COUNTY SHERIFF ................Services and Other................. 27.50 MICHAEL DEGRETTO ......................Services and Other................. 68.32 MICHAEL RAY NORTHRUP JR ........Services and Other................. 75.00 MICHAEL ROSSI ..............................Services and Other................. 89.36 MICHELE MACIEL ............................Services and Other................. 72.20 MICHELE STUVEL............................Services and Other............... 298.05 MICHELLE DOSSEY.........................Services and Other................. 25.35 MINDY KUGLER ...............................Services and Other................. 44.84 MIRIAM EVELYN CHAVEZ ...............Services and Other............... 244.50 MORIAH CAMPBELL ........................Services and Other............... 263.65 MURAD & MURAD PC ......................Community Programs........ 1,037.75 NADIA MOHAMMEDALI....................Services and Other................... 4.49 NANCY BROWN ...............................Services and Other................. 28.57 NANCY OWENS ...............................Services and Other............... 512.00 NANCY REGALADO .........................Community Programs........... 310.00 NATHALIA URBANO .........................Services and Other................. 17.12 NEW MEXICO VITAL RECORDS AND ...........................................................Services and Other................. 10.00 NICKO BETTIS..................................Services and Other............... 220.96 NICOLE A NINA.................................Services and Other................. 57.78 NICOLE EDWARDS ..........................Services and Other............... 412.40 NICOLETTE WATSON ......................Services and Other................. 65.22 NINA PAULSON ................................Services and Other................. 20.60 NOHEMI BURCIAGA.........................Services and Other............... 184.84 NORA CLAIRE KUNZMANN .............Services and Other............... 125.67 OLIVIA BENTAN ................................Services and Other................. 24.61 ONTARIO SYSTEMS LLC.................Services and Other............ 4,064.00 PACE SETTER MOTEL.....................Community Programs........... 700.00 PAMELA ALCANTARA ......................Services and Other................. 15.52 PAMELA YANETT..............................Services and Other................. 99.83 PATRICE BARASH ............................Community Programs........... 700.00 PAX MOULTRIE ................................Services and Other............... 298.24 PENELOPE CHIHA ...........................Services and Other............... 138.40 PITNEY BOWES ...............................Supplies........................... 10,355.05 PUEBLO COUNTY GOVERNMENT .Services and Other................. 37.70 RACHAEL RYAN ...............................Services and Other............... 179.05 RACHEL ANNE NUNEZ ....................Services and Other............ 1,271.25 RANDA ALSHAMI..............................Services and Other................. 41.68 RANDELL THIGPEN .........................Services and Other............... 215.72 REBECCA CAREY ............................Services and Other............... 104.71 REBECCA MAYBURY .......................Services and Other............... 134.77 REBECCA WILSON ..........................Services and Other............... 251.56 RIANA MITCHELL .............................Services and Other................. 81.33 ROBBIN BOE ....................................Services and Other................. 55.27 ROBERT ALAN JACKSON ...............Services and Other............... 540.00 ROBIN ARAGON ...............................Services and Other................. 55.48 ROCKY MOUNTAIN ASSISTED LIVING LLC ...........................................................Community Programs........ 4,800.00 ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHILDREN’S LAW ...........................................................Community Programs........... 738.47 SAEHEE KIM.....................................Services and Other................. 21.08 SAFIYA SULLIVAN ............................Services and Other................. 20.59 SALVATORE L FAZIO JR ..................Services and Other............... 945.00 SAMANTHA BURNISON ...................Services and Other................. 22.59 SAMANTHA LEACH ..........................Services and Other................... 7.81 SARA EBBERS .................................Services and Other................. 90.04 SARA LAME ......................................Services and Other............... 181.88 SARAH LINDQUIST ..........................Services and Other................. 34.67 SARAH WOLF ...................................Services and Other............... 538.22 SCOTTY DAY ....................................Services and Other............... 391.14 SHADINE BARNES ...........................Services and Other............... 441.43 SHANNON BEATTY ..........................Services and Other............... 195.55 SHARON FULFORD .........................Services and Other................. 11.61 SHERONNABAH HARVEY ...............Services and Other................. 15.50 SHERRITA BISHOP ..........................Services and Other............ 2,812.50 SHILOH HOUSE ...............................Community Programs...... 33,874.21 SHILOH HOUSE ...............................Services and Other............... 660.00 SOFIA REYNOSO .............................Services and Other................. 20.87 SPRING INSTITUTE .........................Community Programs........... 154.38 SSTABS.............................................Community Programs........ 5,000.00 STACI CALLAWAY ............................Services and Other............... 172.76 STACIE SHORE ................................MISC. ..................................... 20.00 STEPHANIE GREER ........................Services and Other............... 395.96 STEPHANIE HEIDEN........................Services and Other................. 83.12 STEPHANIE JOHNSON....................Services and Other............... 537.14 STEVEN NASH .................................Services and Other................. 13.86 SUSAN ADAMCZYK .........................Community Programs............. 23.99 SUSAN ADAMCZYK .........................Services and Other............... 126.43 SUZANNA DOBBINS ........................Services and Other................. 94.06 SUZANNE HEDICAN ........................Services and Other................. 46.86 SVOBODA BURNS ...........................Services and Other................. 76.35

TAI CHIN LI .......................................Community Programs........ 1,100.00 TAMMY WHITE .................................Services and Other................. 90.36 TARA GAHERIN ................................Services and Other............... 184.74 TARA SAULIBIO ................................Services and Other................. 32.21 TCUA MINDY HEU ............................Services and Other............... 433.37 TELLER COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE .Services and Other ...................... 43.00 THE ADVANTAGE GROUP ...............MISC. ................................... 865.09 THE CENTER FOR RELATIONSHIP ...Community Programs .............. 359.00 THOMAS A GRAHAM JR ..................Services and Other............ 2,396.25 TIARRA PAILIN .................................Services and Other............... 261.45 TOM MILLS PSI INC .........................Services and Other............ 2,185.00 TRACY CARROLL.............................Services and Other............... 385.74 TRACY OPP ......................................Services and Other............... 169.73 TRI-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ...........................................................Community Programs...... 42,233.66 US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MISC. ................................ 1,643.58 VALERIE K BROOKS ........................Services and Other............... 786.25 VALERIE MEROS .............................Services and Other............... 598.40 VANESSA FRAZIER..........................Services and Other................. 19.96 VERIZON WIRELESS .......................Services and Other.......... 15,650.51 VICTOR JOSEPH OVIEDO...............Services and Other............... 472.50 VILLAGER NEWSPAPER GROUP ...Services and Other............... 341.32 VISION SERVICE PLAN ...................MISC. ................................ 3,508.14 WILLIAM DESONIER ........................Services and Other................. 35.74 YANGSON BAKER............................Services and Other................ 111.43 YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION ...........................................................Community Programs........... 480.00 YU YOUNG KIM ................................Services and Other................. 19.05 YVETTE YEON .................................Services and Other................. 86.89 FUND REPORT - 12 Electronic Filing Technology COLORADO SECRETARY OF STATE ...........................................................MISC. .............................. 23,692.00 HARRIS LOCAL GOVENMENT SOL INC ...........................................................Services and Other............ 9,206.63 FUND REPORT - 14 Law Enforcement Authority District 1ST CLASS TOWING........................Services and Other............... 925.00 3H20 INC ...........................................Services and Other............... 215.13 ALAMEDA EAST VETERINARY HOSPITAL ...........................................................Services and Other............ 2,775.27 AXON ENTERPRISE INC .................Supplies................................ 241.70 BLUE 360 MEDIA ..............................Supplies............................. 1,839.24 CENTURA HEALTH CORPORATION ...........................................................Services and Other............ 3,000.00 CHEMATOX LABORATORY INC ......Services and Other............... 537.88 CHERRY KNOLLS PHILLIPS 66 ......Services and Other............... 141.20 COLORADO DEPT OF HUMAN SVCS ...........................................................Services and Other............ 1,170.00 COLUMBINE AMBULANCE ..............Services and Other............ 3,024.00 DEBBIE GRACE INC ........................Services and Other................. 76.00 DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION.Supplies................................ 284.99 DENVER HEALTH AND HOSPITAL AUTH ...........................................................Services and Other............... 680.00 DIVERSIFIED RADIOLOGY OF COLORADO ...........................................................Services and Other................. 26.00 EVA LOUISE FOSTER ......................Services and Other................. 70.00 FAMILY SUPPORT REGISTRY.........MISC. ................................... 602.00 GOLD PEAK INVESTMENT CORP ..Supplies.................................. 15.95 JUDICIARY COURTS STATE OF CO ...........................................................Services and Other............... 139.00 KAISER PERMANENTE ...................MISC. .............................. 98,286.50 LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES ..........Services and Other............... 117.85 LOS VERDES III LLC ........................Services and Other............ 1,500.00 MELISSA WILLIAMS .........................Services and Other............... 125.43 POCKET PRESS, INC. .....................Services and Other............... 416.77 POWERDETAILS LLC.......................Services and Other............... 264.17 ROSA CORPORATION .....................Services and Other................. 99.20 SANDOVAL CUSTOM CREATIONS INC ...........................................................Services and Other............ 3,437.60 SOUTHWEST COLDFIRE LAW ENFCMT LLC ...........................................................Supplies................................ 238.00 SPOK INC .........................................Services and Other................... 4.70 SYMBOLARTS LLC ..........................Supplies................................ 984.00 TEXAS CHILD SUPPORT.................MISC. ................................... 923.08 THE MEDICAL CENTER OF AURORA ...........................................................Services and Other............... 680.00 VERIZON WIRELESS .......................Services and Other............ 1,734.48 VICTIM ASSISTANCE LAW ..............Services and Other............ 1,986.00 VISION SERVICE PLAN ...................MISC. ................................... 555.76 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF DENVER ...........................................................Services and Other............... 277.53 FUND REPORT - 15 Arapahoe / Douglas Works! ADERONKE TAIWO ..........................Services and Other............... 113.08 ANDREA BARNUM ...........................Services and Other............... 371.03 AUBREY S ROBINSON ....................Services and Other................. 50.00 AURORA MENTAL HEALTH .............Services and Other................. 20.00 BETH FREDEEN ...............................Services and Other................. 17.34 CABLENET WIRING PRODUCTS; INC ...........................................................Services and Other............ 2,340.00 CAPITAL ONE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ...........................................................Community Programs........... 302.84 CASSANDRA SNOW ........................Services and Other................. 12.80 CDW GOVERNMENT .......................Supplies........................... 12,601.02 CHARLENE DEL VESCOVO ............Services and Other................. 46.55 COLIN DUFFEY ................................Services and Other............... 250.00 COLORADO BEAUTY COLLEGE 1 INC ...........................................................Services and Other............ 1,600.00 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ...........................................................Community Programs........... 190.00 D’ANGELO JOHNSON......................Services and Other............... 106.64 DAWN GARDNER .............................Services and Other............... 272.66 DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION....Supplies..................................... 309.59 DENVER SOUTH ECONOMIC .........Services and Other............ 1,200.00 DEVARAJEN VEERABADREN .........Services and Other................ 111.00 DEVON LEHMAN ..............................Services and Other............... 214.54 DONALD KLEMME ...........................Services and Other............... 232.91 DOUGLAS COUNTY LIVING LLC ....Services and Other............... 695.00 DYNAMIC ACHIEVEMENTS INC......Services and Other............... 610.00 EDWARD L TATE ..............................Services and Other............... 900.00 ELIZABETH MAES-RODRIGUEZ .....Services and Other............... 231.64 ERICA CARR.....................................Services and Other............... 177.66 FHEG FOLLETTS ARAPAHOE BOOKSTORE ...........................................................Services and Other................. 74.95 FINGER-PROMENADE PLACE LLC ...Community Programs ........... 4,698.00 INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR INC .......Services and Other............... 805.27 JEANA CAPEL-JONES .....................Services and Other................. 58.93 JEFFERSON COUNTY ACCTG DEPT ...........................................................Services and Other.......... 10,315.56 JESSICA LICHOTA............................Services and Other................. 79.33 JESSICA TRUJILLO ..........................Services and Other................. 18.46 JOE RUBIO .......................................Services and Other............... 100.00 JOHN D NEBEL ................................Services and Other............ 4,870.00 KAISER PERMANENTE ...................MISC. ............................ 103,337.16 KARYN L MARTINEZ ........................Services and Other................. 10.53 KEIFFER BOWEN .............................Services and Other............... 200.00 KHRISTINNA M SKALA.....................Services and Other............... 100.00 LEADERQUEST HOLDINGS INC .....Services and Other............ 2,400.00 MANNA MASSA ................................Services and Other................ 111.00 MICHELLE CHAVEZ .........................Services and Other............... 105.57 MIGUEL D NADAL ............................Services and Other............... 125.00 NAIYA LYNNE ELIZABETH JOHNSON ...........................................................Services and Other................. 50.00 NANCY GOMEZ-MIRAMONTES ......Services and Other................. 25.00 NATIONAL ASSN. OF WORKFORCE ...........................................................Services and Other............ 4,355.00 NIELS E CHRISTENSEN ..................Services and Other................. 47.08 PAKITA ECKFORD ............................Services and Other............... 117.04 PATRICK J HOLWELL .......................Services and Other................. 46.02 PBH BREAKRS LLC .........................Community Programs........ 1,908.50 PETRA CHAVEZ ...............................Services and Other............... 100.86 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT ...........................................................Community Programs........ 1,386.00 ROCKY MOUNTAIN BOTTLED WATER ...........................................................Services and Other............... 391.00 RODNEY LANHAM ...........................Services and Other................. 48.79 ROGER L RODARTE ........................Community Programs............. 50.00 RONALD PEREA...............................Services and Other................. 58.48 SALLY DONGA..................................Services and Other............... 118.00 SALLY WADSWORTH ......................Services and Other............... 128.12 SAMS CLUB DISCOVER/GEMB ......Community Programs........... 219.22 SHRED-IT USA .................................Services and Other............... 155.36 STEPHANIE MUFIC ..........................Services and Other............... 100.05

STONEBRIDGE HOSPITALITY ........Services and Other............... 998.64 SUZIE MILLER ..................................Services and Other............... 319.49 TANYA JO DEBARDELABEN ...........Services and Other............... 104.18 THE JOB STORE ..............................Services and Other............... 873.18 THRESHOLD HR LLC.......................Services and Other............ 1,800.00 TIFFANY BAZANAC ..........................Services and Other............... 280.33 TNT CONSTRUCTION TRAINING LLC ...........................................................Services and Other............... 675.00 TYLER SMITH ...................................Services and Other................. 75.11 VALERO MARKETING & SUPPLY CO. ...........................................................Community Programs........ 3,017.46 VERIZON WIRELESS .......................Services and Other............... 609.68 VISION SERVICE PLAN ...................MISC. ................................... 501.03 FUND REPORT - 16 Road and Bridge AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES .............Supplies........................... 16,501.58 ALFRED BENESCH & COMPANY....Services and Other.......... 10,071.50 ALSCO ..............................................Supplies............................. 1,745.27 APWA COLORADO CHAPTER ........Services and Other................. 70.00 ASPHALT SPECIALTIES...................Services and Other............... 520.00 AT&T MOBILITY II LLC .....................Services and Other............... 312.41 BOBCAT OF THE ROCKIES LLC .....Supplies.................................. 95.48 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES INC...Services and Other ...................... 53.51 CITY OF ENGLEWOOD....................Services and Other............ 9,388.09 COBITCO, INC. .................................Supplies............................. 7,376.20 COMPASSCOM SOFTWARE CORPORATION ...........................................................Services and Other............ 3,918.80 DIEXSYS LLC ...................................Services and Other.......... 32,769.21 EDWARD L TATE ..............................Services and Other............... 300.00 ENGLEWOOD PROPANE LLC .........Supplies................................ 113.75 FASICK CONCRETE INC .................Services and Other.......... 37,357.01 FASTENAL COMPANY .....................Supplies............................. 2,355.67 FOOTHILLS PAVING & MAINTENANCE INC ...........................................................Services and Other........ 331,978.02 GRAINGER .......................................Supplies............................. 1,089.06 GREATWOOD LUMBER & HARDWARE ...........................................................Supplies................................ 387.67 HONNEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY ..MISC. ................................ 1,024.87 IREA ..................................................Services and Other............... 459.45 JAVA DISTRIBUTION INC .................Supplies................................ 618.75 JK TRANSPORTS INC ......................Services and Other........ 120,321.36 KAISER PERMANENTE ...................MISC. .............................. 87,199.26 KIEWIT INFRASTRUCTURE CO ......Supplies........................... 23,864.40 LOWES COMMERCIAL SERVICES .Supplies.................................. 11.94 NORTHERN IMPORTS .....................Supplies................................ 150.00 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CENTERS OF ...........................................................Services and Other............... 188.00 PAVEMENT REPAIR AND SUPPLIES INC ...........................................................Supplies............................. 1,726.00 PLM ASPHALT & CONCRETE INC ..Services and Other.......... 40,746.88 ROGGEN FARMERS ELEVATOR.....Supplies.................................. 35.00 ROTH SHANNON .............................Services and Other............ 1,200.00 SAFETY AND CONSTRUCTION ......Supplies............................. 2,240.77 TIMOTHY TONGE & ASSOCIATES INC ...........................................................Services and Other............ 2,500.00 UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER ...........................................................Services and Other............... 150.00 VANCE BROTHERS INC ..................Supplies................................ 426.60 VERIZON WIRELESS .......................Services and Other............... 859.53 VISION SERVICE PLAN ...................MISC. ................................... 493.07 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF COLORADO ...........................................................Services and Other............ 5,990.64 WL CONTRACTORS INC .................Services and Other............ 3,930.01 XCEL ENERGY .................................Services and Other............ 1,417.05 FUND REPORT - 19 Communications Network Replacement MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS ................Services and Other............ 1,841.60 FUND REPORT - 20 Sheriff’s Commissary ARAPAHOE LIBRARY DISTRICT .....Services and Other.......... 14,074.09 AURORA MENTAL HEALTH .............Services and Other.......... 10,852.86 BAKER & TAYLOR ............................Services and Other............ 1,290.42 COMCAST.........................................Services and Other............... 644.29 CORRECT CARE SOLUTIONS LLC Services and Other............ 7,764.42 DEBRA RENEE TYGRETT ...............Services and Other............ 1,930.00 DENVER NEWSPAPER AGENCY ....Services and Other............ 2,211.50 KAISER PERMANENTE ...................MISC. ................................ 6,353.72 NANCY LANTZ..................................Services and Other............... 330.00 SECURUS TECHNOLOGIES INC ....Supplies............................. 6,720.00 TRINITY SERVICES I LLC ................Services and Other.......... 19,236.24 USA TODAY ......................................Services and Other............... 190.96 VISION SERVICE PLAN ...................MISC. ..................................... 43.68 FUND REPORT - 21 Community Development AURORA HOUSING AUTHORITY ....Services and Other............ 7,591.88 BENJAMIN E NICHOLS ....................Services and Other................. 28.47 COLORADO NAHRO ........................Services and Other............... 250.00 DENVER BUSINESS JOURNAL INC...Services and Other ...................... 75.00 KAISER PERMANENTE ...................MISC. ................................ 3,725.60 KUMAR & ASSOCIATES INC ...........Services and Other............ 1,972.75 LITTLETON HOUSING AUTHORITY ...Community Programs ........... 2,365.99 STRAIGHT LINE SAWCUTTING INC ...........................................................Services and Other........ 130,812.57 VERIZON WIRELESS .......................Services and Other................. 20.01 VISION SERVICE PLAN ...................MISC. ..................................... 28.44 FUND REPORT - 25 Developmental Disability DEVELOPMENTAL PATHWAYS .......Services and Other.......... 17,384.07 FUND REPORT - 26 Grants ALSCO ..............................................Supplies................................ 582.25 ANGELA STANTON ..........................Services and Other................. 59.12 ASHLEY YANT ..................................Services and Other............... 113.92 AURORA MENTAL HEALTH .............Services and Other.......... 92,831.46 BENJAMIN E NICHOLS ....................Services and Other................... 7.83 BETH STEPHENSON .......................Services and Other............... 142.52 BLUE TARP FINANCIAL INC ............Supplies................................ 704.65 BRENDA SIMONS.............................Services and Other................. 78.87 BRENDA SIMONS.............................Supplies.................................. 78.22 CARNATION BUILDING SERVICE INC ...........................................................Services and Other............... 315.00 CASEY SIMONS ...............................Services and Other................. 84.00 CENTENNIAL EAST APARTMENTS LP ...........................................................Community Programs........... 300.00 CHRISTINE ROUNDS.......................Community Programs........... 600.00 CITY OF AURORA ............................Services and Other............... 204.67 COLUMBIA INDUSTRIES INC ..........Supplies............................. 1,862.17 COMCOR INC ...................................Community Programs........... 700.12 COMFORT AIR DISTRIBUTING, INC. ...........................................................Supplies................................ 394.05 COPPER FLATS APARTMENTS ......Community Programs........ 1,764.24 CORECIVIC LLC ...............................Community Programs.... 139,451.28 CORECIVIC LLC ...............................Services and Other.......... 11,777.50 CORECIVIC TENN LLC ....................Community Programs.... 160,645.95 CORECIVIC TENN LLC ....................Services and Other............ 8,182.50 COSGROVE MECHANICAL LLC ......Services and Other............... 300.00 DENISE CEJA ...................................Services and Other................. 46.99 DENVER WINAIR CO .......................Supplies............................. 1,878.57 DONNA GARRETT............................Services and Other................. 67.64 DOUBLE BLACK DIAMOND DEVELOPMENT ...........................................................Community Programs........ 1,500.00 EAGLE ROCK SUPPLY ....................MISC. ................................ 4,808.20 ELOISA ALTAMIRA............................Services and Other................. 57.45 GARD CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC ...........................................................Services and Other............ 2,931.00 GRID ALTERNATIVES ......................Services and Other.......... 39,549.50 H & A PROPERTIES LLC ..................Services and Other............ 8,189.44 HOLLY HOOVER ..............................Services and Other................. 41.09 HOME COMFORT INSULATION ......Services and Other............ 2,142.88 INTERVENTION COMMUNITY.........Community Programs........ 1,927.25 KAISER PERMANENTE ...................MISC. .............................. 40,701.54 L & N SUPPLY COMPANY INC .........Supplies.................................. 58.80 LARIMER COUNTY ..........................Community Programs............. 86.49 LOHMILLER AND COMPANY ...........MISC. ................................ 7,529.20 LOHMILLER AND COMPANY ...........Supplies................................ 157.37 LOWES COMMERCIAL SERVICES .MISC. ................................... 478.66 LOWES COMMERCIAL SERVICES .Supplies................................ 248.53 MECCA HUGHEY .............................Services and Other................. 79.74 MONTGOMERY INSULATION INC...Services and Other............ 7,509.36 NASR ISMAIL EISA AHMED .............Community Programs........ 3,095.00 REGINA BOSMA/PETTY CASH .......Supplies................................ 151.56 REGINA L BOSMA ............................Services and Other................. 94.00

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ARAPAHOE COUNTY WARRANTS — Continued from page 25 — RIS INSULATION SUPPLY ...............MISC. ................................ 1,508.92 RIS INSULATION SUPPLY ...............Supplies.................................... (0.95) ROCKY MOUNTAIN BOTTLED WATER ...........................................................Supplies.................................. 34.55 SENIORS’ RESOURCE CENTER INC Services and Other .............. 21,505.65 STEVE ELLIOTT ...............................Services and Other................. 69.02 SUNLIGHT SOLAR ENERGY INC ....Services and Other.......... 43,456.32 TENANT’S CHOICE LLC ..................Community Programs........... 900.00 TERESA MARLOWE .........................Services and Other................... 7.70 THE GEO GROUP INC .....................Community Programs...... 91,547.43 THE GEO GROUP INC .....................Services and Other.......... 69,966.94 VERIZON WIRELESS .......................Services and Other............... 391.30 VISION SERVICE PLAN ...................MISC. ................................... 116.82 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF COLORADO ...........................................................Services and Other............... 145.74 WHOLE ENERGY AND HARDWARE INC ...........................................................MISC. ................................ 6,720.58 XCEL ENERGY .................................Services and Other............... 397.08 FUND REPORT - 28 Open Space Sales Tax ACTION CARE AMBULANCE, INC...Services and Other............... 650.00 ADRIANA GUTIERREZ .....................MISC. ................................ 1,100.00 ALAMIA INC ......................................Supplies.................................. 25.00 ALLIANCE CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS LLC ...........................................................MISC. ............................ 572,639.31 ALSCO ..............................................Services and Other............... 222.24 AMERICA FLOREZ ...........................MISC. ................................ 1,100.00 ANHEUSER BUSCH .........................Supplies................................ 395.00 APPLIED DESIGN SERVICES LLC ..Services and Other............ 1,795.50 ARAPAHOE KENNEL CLUB .............MISC. ................................ 1,950.00 ASCO EXPLORER POST .................Services and Other............... 500.00 BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOUG CLUB OF THE ...........................................................MISC. ................................ 1,480.00 BJ KINGSBAKER ..............................MISC. ................................ 1,300.00 CARNATION BUILDING SERVICE INC ...........................................................Services and Other............ 1,153.52 CHARLES D JONES & CO INC ........Supplies.................................. 13.56 CHEROKEE TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL .MISC. ................................ 1,831.00 CHERRY CREEK VALLEY ................Services and Other................. 62.45 COMMUNITY LANGUAGE COOPERATIVE ...........................................................Services and Other............... 564.64 CSA LLC ............................................Services and Other............ 3,825.00 CXTEC ..............................................MISC. ................................ 5,102.15 DEAN A LIEBEER .............................Services and Other............... 615.16 DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION .. Services and Other .................... 37.49 DISTINCTIVE THREADS, INC. .........Supplies.................................. 72.32 DOUBLE L WINDMILLS ....................Services and Other............ 2,250.00 DUDE SOLUTIONS...........................Services and Other............ 9,148.78 EXPRESS INC ..................................Services and Other............... 814.78 FBLA-COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE ...........................................................MISC. ................................ 1,100.00 FELSBURG HOLT AND ULLEVIG ....Services and Other.......... 28,262.62 GERALD H PHIPPS INC ...................Services and Other.......... 23,640.80 GRAINGER .......................................Supplies............................. 1,449.96 GREBDNILL INC ...............................Services and Other............... 137.94 GREBDNILL INC ...............................Supplies................................ 179.80 GRISELDA FLORES .........................MISC. ................................ 1,077.00 HAPPY APPLE FARM .......................Supplies............................. 4,142.50 INTERGROUP INC ...........................Services and Other............ 3,832.70 INTERLINE BRANDS INC.................Supplies............................. 5,315.47 INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTION .....Services and Other............ 8,139.45 IREA ..................................................Services and Other............... 125.11 JAMES C STEWART.........................Services and Other............... 500.00 JAVA DISTRIBUTION INC .................Supplies................................ 300.80 JOHNSTONE SUPPLY OF DENVER...Supplies..................................... 324.52 KAISER PERMANENTE ...................MISC. .............................. 22,458.52 KATELYN WHYRICK .........................MISC. ................................... 900.00 KUMAR & ASSOCIATES INC ...........MISC. ................................ 6,263.75 LINDSAY BAGBY ..............................Services and Other................. 82.80 MYRA MONCADA .............................MISC. ................................ 1,100.00 NICHOLAS KITTLE ...........................Services and Other............ 2,000.00 NOEMI OJENDIZ ..............................MISC. ................................ 1,222.00 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CENTERS OF ...........................................................Services and Other............... 376.00 POTESTIO BROTHERS ...................Services and Other................. 23.77 PURE CYCLE CORPORATION ........MISC. .............................. 49,948.00 PURE CYCLE CORPORATION ........Services and Other............ 7,802.30 ROCKY MOUNTAIN BOTTLED WATER ...........................................................Supplies................................ 102.50 ROCKY MOUNTAIN INTERNATIONAL ...........................................................MISC. ................................ 2,650.00 ROTH SHANNON .............................Services and Other............... 410.00 RUBY MATA DE LEON......................MISC. ................................... 800.00 SHEILA HERRERA............................MISC. ................................ 1,090.00 SOUTH SUBURBAN PARK & RECREATION ...........................................................Services and Other.......... 30,000.00 TIRESOCKS INC...............................MISC. ................................... 500.00 UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY ...........................................................MISC. ................................... 290.00 UNITED SITE SERVICES OF ...........Services and Other............... 939.00 VERIZON WIRELESS .......................Services and Other............ 2,217.52 VIDAL HERRERA ..............................MISC. ................................... 925.00 VIRGINIA FLORES............................MISC. ................................ 1,085.00 VIRI RODRIGUEZ .............................MISC. ................................... 890.00 VISION SERVICE PLAN ...................MISC. ................................... 109.84 W R SINGLETON ..............................Services and Other.......... 11,135.55 WAGNER RENTS .............................Services and Other............... 704.00 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF COLORADO ...........................................................Services and Other............ 2,377.14 WEED WRANGLERS........................Services and Other............ 4,220.71 WENDY GORDILLO..........................MISC. ................................ 1,050.00 WW PAUL SCALES...........................Supplies............................. 9,140.30 XCEL ENERGY .................................Services and Other.......... 11,670.90 YISETTE RAYGOZA .........................MISC. ................................... 896.00 YOLANDA CASTILLO .......................MISC. ................................ 1,170.00 FUND REPORT - 29 Homeland Security - North Central ADVANCED TOWER SERVICES INC .Services and Other .............. 24,770.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC .Services and Other............ 1,638.88 BULLSHARK INC ..............................Services and Other............ 1,167.34 C SCOTT KELLAR ............................MISC. .............................. 11,410.00 CADWELL IRREVOCABLE TRUST III .Services and Other ................... 446.00 CHARLES SCOTT KELLAR..............Services and Other............ 1,086.18 CRITIGEN .........................................Services and Other............... 445.00 DAVID E COOK .................................Services and Other............... 140.00 FORESTRY CONSERVATION ..........Services and Other............ 1,010.00 KAISER PERMANENTE ...................MISC. ................................ 1,971.20 KYLE SHAWN LOPEZ ......................Services and Other............... 140.00 LEE LAMPERT ..................................Services and Other............... 380.00 LODO MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT LTD ...........................................................Services and Other.......... 12,190.70 LOUISVILLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ...........................................................Services and Other............... 259.70 MAUREEN G SPIEGLEMAN ............Services and Other............... 120.00 PHF II DENVER LLC .........................Services and Other............ 6,465.97 RACHELLE M MILLER......................Services and Other............ 1,711.96

REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ...........................................................Services and Other............ 2,762.05 RICHARD C PRICE...........................Services and Other............ 5,004.08 ROBERT F DORROH III ...................Services and Other............... 160.00 ROBERT T HEATON .........................Services and Other............... 640.00 STEWART JAMES VISSER ..............Services and Other............... 206.91 STURGEON ELECTRIC ...................Services and Other............ 8,710.85 TIME CREATORS INC ......................Services and Other............... 240.00 UNIVERSITY OF DENVER ...............Services and Other.......... 19,293.00 VISION SERVICE PLAN ...................MISC. ....................................... 7.34 WILLIAM ROBERT ARTHUR ............Services and Other............... 460.00 FUND REPORT - 33 Building Maintenance Fund A & A TRADIN POST INC ..................Services and Other............... 380.17 AFFILIATED WASTEWATER ............Supplies............................. 2,110.00 AMERICAN MECHANICAL SERVICES ...........................................................Services and Other............... 816.00 AMERICAN RESTAURANT SERVICES LLC ...........................................................Services and Other............ 1,170.00 ATCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY ...........................................................Supplies................................ 147.00 CARNATION BUILDING SERVICE INC ...........................................................Services and Other.......... 10,656.95 CENTURYLINK .................................Services and Other............... 413.33 CHARLES D JONES & CO INC ........Services and Other............... 909.40 CHARLES D JONES & CO INC ........Supplies.................................. 26.94 CO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRON ...........................................................Services and Other............... 329.00 COLORADO DOORWAYS ................Services and Other............ 1,258.02 CONSERVE-A-WATT LIGHTING ......Supplies................................ 120.60 DS WATERS OF AMERICA INC .......Supplies................................ 140.50 ELECTRI-TEK LLC............................Services and Other............ 5,005.00 ELECTRIC BLUE INC .......................Services and Other............ 1,300.00 EMPIRE FIRE AND SAFETY INC .....Services and Other.......... 13,639.90 ENGLEWOOD LOCK AND SAFE INC .Services and Other ...................... 44.90 ET TECHNOLOGIES ........................Services and Other............... 550.00 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES INC ...........................................................Services and Other............... 560.00 FIRE INSPECTION SERVICES LLC.Services and Other............ 1,261.00 FOLIAGE DESIGN SYSTEMS OF ....Services and Other............... 811.16 GATEWAY AIR WEST INC ................Services and Other............ 1,315.52 GRAINGER .......................................Services and Other............... 707.32 GRAINGER .......................................Supplies................................ 223.91 HORIZON ..........................................Services and Other............ 1,227.85 HOUSE OF FLAGS ...........................Services and Other............... 381.50 INTERLINE BRANDS INC.................Supplies............................. 9,221.66 JOHNSTONE SUPPLY OF DENVER...Services and Other ................... 392.44 KONE INC .........................................Services and Other............... 540.06 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC ...............Supplies................................ 554.57 LOUIS JOHN RICHARD....................Services and Other............... 813.60 MOBILE MINI LLC .............................Services and Other................. 98.53 MULTI SERVICE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTINS ...........................................................Supplies................................ 183.98 NORMANS DRAPERY CLEANER INC ...........................................................Supplies................................ 374.00 POTESTIO BROTHERS ...................Services and Other................. 77.25 RAMPART SUPPLY INC ...................Services and Other............... 527.94 RAMPART SUPPLY INC ...................Supplies................................ 103.62 REILLY JOHNSON ARCHITECTURE INC ...........................................................Services and Other............ 1,668.73 ROCKY MOUNTAIN BOTTLED WATER ...........................................................Supplies.................................... 1.90 ROCKY MOUNTAIN PARKING LOT .Services and Other............ 1,050.00 SHERWIN WILLIAMS .......................Services and Other............... 227.17 SHRED-IT USA .................................Services and Other............ 1,883.58 SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC ...............Services and Other............ 1,699.00 SOLSBURY HILL LLC .......................Services and Other............... 157.77 STEPHAN P REGLAND ....................Services and Other............ 1,240.00 SWINGLE INC ...................................Services and Other............... 290.00 TAFT ENGINEERING INC ................Services and Other............ 2,839.92 THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO.........Services and Other................. 53.91 TMA SYSTEMS LLC .........................Services and Other.......... 31,910.16 TOWER REPAIR SPECIALISTS INC ...Services and Other ................ 1,050.00 TRANE INC .......................................Services and Other............ 2,272.80 TRIPLE L&P INC ...............................Supplies.................................. 35.00 TT HOLDINGS LLC ...........................Services and Other............... 225.00 WESTERN ACCESS CONTROLS INC ...........................................................Services and Other............... 520.00 FUND REPORT - 34 Fair Fund 5280 PUBLISHING INC.....................Services and Other............ 1,650.00 ARAPAHOE COUNTY LIVESTOCK..MISC. ................................... 832.50 AURORA MEDIA GROUP LLC .........Services and Other............ 1,867.00 INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTION .....Services and Other............ 9,693.75 STRASBURGE VET CLINIC .............Services and Other............... 500.00 TRIBUNE BROADCASTING COMPANY II LLC ...........................................................Services and Other............ 6,970.00 WAGNER RENTS .............................Services and Other............ 4,153.00 FUND REPORT - 41 Capital Expenditure COSGROVE MECHANICAL LLC ......Services and Other............... 300.00 EST INC ............................................MISC. ................................ 3,177.90 FASICK CONCRETE INC .................Services and Other................. 16.51 FOOTHILLS ROOF SERVICES INC .Services and Other............ 1,005.00 GERALD H PHIPPS INC ...................MISC. ............................ 112,237.75 INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR INC .......Services and Other............ 9,341.45 INTERBANK-EXCHANGE LLC .........Supplies............................. 2,715.00 INTERGROUP INC ...........................MISC. ................................ 1,873.38 INTERGROUP INC ...........................Services and Other............ 2,096.88 KUMAR & ASSOCIATES INC ...........MISC. ................................ 1,175.00 LYLES CAROLINA HERITAGE CORP .Capital Outlay............................ 678.80 RIDGELINE ENGINEERING COMPANY ...........................................................MISC. ................................ 1,790.00 STRAIGHT LINE SAWCUTTING INC ...........................................................MISC. ................................ 8,947.53 SUPERIOR INDUSTRIES .................MISC. .............................. 20,000.00 TRITECH SOFTWARE SYSTEMS ...MISC. ............................ 425,264.51 TRUEPOINT SOLUTIONS LLC ........MISC. .............................. 18,480.00 FUND REPORT - 42 Infrastructure CITY OF CENTENNIAL.....................Services and Other........ 465,267.84 DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES INC ...........................................................Services and Other.......... 27,109.98 FELSBURG HOLT AND ULLEVIG ....Services and Other.......... 47,885.13 PARSONS TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC ...........................................................Services and Other.......... 18,132.67 FUND REPORT - 43 Arapahoe County Recreation District ALL STATE PUMPING & CONSULTING LLC ...........................................................Services and Other............... 700.00 ARAPAHOE WATER AND WASTEWATER ...........................................................Services and Other.......... 38,265.27 CHERRY CREEK VALLEY ................Services and Other............ 1,864.73 ELECTRI-TEK LLC............................Services and Other............... 170.00 IREA ..................................................Services and Other................. 23.37 KAISER PERMANENTE ...................MISC. ................................ 3,725.60 SPARKY ENTERPRISES INC ...........Services and Other............... 198.00 VISION SERVICE PLAN ...................MISC. ..................................... 22.12 WENK ASSOCIATES INC .................Services and Other............ 5,805.00

XCEL ENERGY .................................Services and Other............ 4,027.40 YESCO LLC ......................................Services and Other............... 108.00 FUND REPORT - 70 Central Services ADVANCE AUTO PARTS ..................MISC. ..................................... 34.03 ALL TRUCK AND TRAILER PARTS (ATTP) ...........................................................MISC. ................................ 1,115.76 AMERICAN TIRE DISTRIBUTORS INC ...........................................................MISC. ................................ 4,470.26 AUTOZONE STORES INC ................MISC. ..................................... 35.94 BERGKAMP INC ...............................MISC. ..................................... 74.89 BOBCAT OF THE ROCKIES LLC .....MISC. ................................... 124.68 BRIDGESTONE RETAIL OPERATIONS LLC ...........................................................MISC. ................................ 3,818.86 CLEAR CHOICE................................MISC. ................................... 441.16 DALES TIRES & RETREADING INC ...MISC....................................... 3,407.96 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS ...............MISC. ................................... 448.68 FEDEX...............................................MISC. ..................................... 41.06 FAY MYERS MOTORCYCLE WORLD ...........................................................MISC. ..................................... 91.78 HILL ENTERPRISES INC .................MISC. .............................. 74,588.27 HOW-AURORA LLC ..........................MISC. ..................................... 38.84 KEYTRAK INC...................................MISC. .............................. 29,504.94 KOIS BROTHERS EQUIPMENT CO INC ...........................................................MISC. ................................ 2,660.11 LIGHTHOUSE INC ............................MISC. ..................................... 30.06 LIGHTING ACCESSORY & WARNING ...........................................................MISC. .............................. 10,424.76 NAPA AUTO PARTS ..........................MISC. ................................ 1,206.23 NATIONWIDE AUTO PARTS ............MISC. ................................ 1,229.53 OMEARA FORD CENTER ................MISC. ................................... 264.98 POTESTIO BROTHERS ...................MISC. ................................... 103.70 WEAR PARTS AND EQUIPMENT CO INC ...........................................................MISC. ................................... 396.75 FUND REPORT - 71 Self-Insurance Liability BODYS BY BROWN .........................Services and Other............ 2,122.41 CDPHE ..............................................Services and Other............ 2,020.00 EAP GLASS ......................................Services and Other............ 4,083.00 IMA FINANCIAL GROUP...................Services and Other.......... 18,996.00 MACDONALD EQUIPMENT COMPANY ...........................................................Services and Other............... 225.24 MR. BIFTU KEBETO .........................Services and Other............ 1,731.45 MR. DAN ANDERSON ......................Services and Other............... 600.00 MS. DOLORES HARBECK ...............Services and Other............... 600.00 NEVES UNIFORMS ..........................Services and Other............... 875.00 OMEARA FORD CENTER ................Services and Other............... 330.44 PHELPS DUNBAR LLP .....................Services and Other............... 582.60 PORTER AUTO BODY ......................Services and Other............ 6,689.10 ROYAL TEXTILE PRODUCTS COMPANY INC ...........................................................Services and Other............... 809.00 SHALEE BYERRUM .........................Services and Other............ 2,534.68 STEVE MILLER .................................Services and Other................. 84.37 STP PUBLICATIONS LIMITED .........Services and Other............... 645.00 FUND REPORT - 72 Employee Flexible Benefit RETIREMENT PLANNING SERVICES INC ...........................................................Services and Other............ 1,807.10 FUND REPORT - 73 Self-Insurance Workers Comp CANNON COCHRAN MANAGEMENT ..Services and Other................ 447,513.66 EON OFFICE PRODUCTS ...............Services and Other............ 1,259.45 FUND REPORT - 74 Self-Insurance Dental DELTA DENTAL PLAN OF COLORADO ...........................................................Services and Other.......... 71,000.89 KAISER PERMANENTE ...................MISC. ................................ 1,213.34 KAISER PERMANENTE ...................Services and Other............ 7,174.91 RETIREMENT PLANNING SERVICES INC ...........................................................Services and Other............ 2,622.00 VISION SERVICE PLAN ...................Services and Other................. 86.54 FUND REPORT - 84 E-911 Authority 911 SOLUTIONS INC ........................Services and Other............ 2,375.00 BRUCE ROMERO .............................Services and Other............... 349.63 CITY OF GLENDALE ........................Services and Other............ 2,400.00 CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE ...Services and Other............ 1,625.00 FAIRFIELD AND WOODS PC ...........Services and Other.......... 10,777.75 FRONT RANGE INTERNET INC ......Services and Other................. 65.45 ISC INC .............................................Services and Other.......... 43,950.00 LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES ..........Services and Other............... 289.97 VOIANCE LANGUAGE SERVICES LLC ...........................................................Services and Other............... 185.50 WEST SAFETY SERVICES INC .......Services and Other............ 8,011.67 FUND REPORT - 91 Treasurer CITY OF AURORA ............................MISC. ......................... 1,587,949.85 CITY OF CENTENNIAL.....................MISC. ............................ 463,515.32 CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE .MISC. ............................ 110,590.54 CITY OF ENGLEWOOD....................MISC. ............................ 279,263.83 CITY OF GLENDALE ........................MISC. .............................. 24,278.16 CITY OF LITTLETON / FINANCE DEPT ...........................................................MISC. ............................ 194,014.74 CITY OF SHERIDAN .........................MISC. .............................. 31,397.19 COLO DEPT OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT ...........................................................MISC. ................................ 1,218.00 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ...........................................................MISC. .............................. 18,535.00 COLORADO DEPT OF REVENUE ...MISC. ......................... 5,598,880.27 INTELLECTUAL TECHNOLOGY INC ...........................................................MISC. ................................ 8,453.30 PUBLIC HIGHWAY AUTHORITY ......MISC. ............................ 675,184.00 STATE OF COLORADO HUMAN SERVICES ...........................................................MISC. ................................ 8,120.00 TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY .....MISC. .............................. 17,612.08 STATE OF COLORADO ) ) S.S. COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE ) I, MATT CRANE, COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER AND EX OFFICIO CLERK TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS IN AND FOR THE COUNTY AND STATE AFORESAID, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING IS A FULL, TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF THE LISTS OF COUNTY WARRANTS ALLOWED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISIONERS AND THE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES UNDER THE DATES OF 11/01/2017 THROUGH 11/30/2017 DRAWN FROM THEIR RESPECTIVE FUNDS. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I HAVE HERE UNTO SET MY HAND AND SEAL OF THE SAID COUNTY AT LITTLETON THIS 12/04/2017 . MATT CRANE, CLERK TO THE BOARD Published in The Villager Published: December 14, 2017 Legal # 7905

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2018 Honda Odyssey has Greek gods smiling BY H. THROTTLE AUTO COLUMNIST This Honda Odyssey Elite would make the Greek classics smile with the wind at their backs and the gods favoring this modern craft. The Odyssey is well named and earns the historic name in all aspects. The 3.5L engine V6 produces 280 horsepower that is complimented with a paddleshift 10-speed transmission. This amazing selection of gear ratios can boost the fuel economy up and over 28 mpg that is excellent for this extensive three-row seating, allwheel drive SUV. This sleep van has sliding side doors that enhance safety and convenience for passengers. The front seats are heated and ventilated with 10-way power seats for the driver and four-way controls for the front passenger. The rear seating is individual bucket seats with leisure leg room. The rear seats can be folded up or down for passengers or equipment. The cargo area has a wall mounted wall VAC for easy cleaning of the trunk space. The back-tail gate is powercontrolled for easy entry and push-button close. This is truly a smart vehicle loaded with navigation, safety airbags and the latest 360 camera for object or pedestrian detection. There are many driving

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features including an eco and snow mode. During the cold weather, the heated seat and steering wheel warmed quickly with outside temperatures at 21 degrees. Traction on the wet highway was excellent and the snow mode was selected with the touch of a button. The transmission is unique and the shift controls are conveniently located on the dashboard with single controls for park, reverse and drive all in the control. While the drive mode handles all situations and speeds, the paddle shifters can control any car gear for a fast freeway entry or climbing up a mountain incline. This is a powerful vehicle with comfortable seating, a clever transmission, allaround airbags for all three seat rows, making for a fine choice for work or play. This is the perfect vehicle for soccer moms who can pick up most of the team and get them

home safely. The Odyssey features electric steering and a lanedeparture warning system that actually shakes to warn the driver when going over a painted highway line. For forward obstacles, a light flashes a warning that something is looming ahead and a forward mitigation braking system is there to avoid striking a frontal object as part of a “sensing” package of safety warnings. Final assembly is in Lincoln, Ala., and the Odyssey has a suggested retail price of $46,670, fully loaded with equipment. The brand-new 2018 model has not been safety rated, but no doubt will have a high overall score. This is a great family car for all occasions—sharp in appearance, and a really good high-performance drive with exceptional power, control and comfort. One of the best all-around performers tested.

Ranch would have a say on the new joint board that would be created if a complete merger became finalized by a vote of the community’s residents in May 2018. If voters were to reject an actual merger, Highlands Ranch would continue to contract with SMFR anyway, much as it has since 1990 with the City of Littleton. LFPD has contracted with the city since 1948. Earlier this year, the Littleton City Council voted to cut

costs by contracting its dispatch services through the larger agency. SMFR, which similarly merged with Parker’s fire department a decade ago, is the south suburbs’ largest consolidated fire district. It already provides service to such areas as Greenwood Village, Lone Tree, Castle Pines and an eastern section of barbell-shaped Centennial. Cunningham Fire Protection District was also recently absorbed into SMFR.

Brinkman: ‘The provision of fire and emergency services is changing’ Continued from Page 1 District and the “virtual” Littleton Fire Protection District to provide service outside the city, serving a combined 220,000 residents in a 92-square mile area. [See related story.] On Nov. 17, the LFPD board voted to unify with SMFR effective Jan. 1, 2019 and Highlands Ranch followed with a similar vote four days later. “The provision of fire and emergency services is changing,” said Littleton Mayor Debbie Brinkman. “We have seen fire agencies in Colorado and

throughout the country merge to take advantage of the economies of scale. I understand why our partners are moving to South Metro. It offers a degree of financial stability, quality service and predictable governance. For the safety of our citizens and our fire personnel, it makes sense that the City of Littleton joins this unification with South Metro.” Littleton was initially approached by SMFR in August 2016 and there have been dozens of council discussions and joint meetings on the subject since then.

Englewood teen sentenced in murder of Denver chef Dead body under investigation

An Englewood teenager will spend seven years in youth corrections for murdering a Denver chef. Louis Lara-Macias, 17, also received a 21-year prison sentence, which the judge said would be suspended upon completion of a youth-offender program. Arapahoe District Judge Andrew Baum’s sentence as part of a plea agreement that saw the teen plead guilty in the death of 33-year-old Nicholas Lewis. All other charges were

A dead body found Nov. 29 on the banks of the Platte River in Englewood remained under investigation at press time. The body identified as 49-year-old Cindy Garcia appeared to have been there for an extended period of time, police said. Foul play was not suspected. A worker conducting flood mitigation found the body on the east side of the river.

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Public House. He had been walking home from a convenience store when LaraMacias targeted him at random as part of a crime spree. Lewis’s 12-yearold sister was among several family members who gave impact statements during sentencing. “This was on purpose and totally planned out,” she said. “Nick is gone forever and will never be coming back. … He did not deserve this. None of us did.”

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Rise in Douglas County voter registration triggers precinct changes The 2017 election saw a 14 percent increase in Douglas County’s registered voters, which, per state law has triggered the need to adjust voter-precinct boundaries. Recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners will be heard on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 1:30 p.m., in the Hearing Room, 100 Third St. in Castle Rock. According to Douglas County Clerk and Recorder Merlin Klotz, the proposed adjustment would result in an additional 13 precincts, totaling 168, up from the current 155 precincts. The increase is a tangible demonstration of

population growth in Douglas County. While changes to precincts have no bearing on the district in which county residents vote, by Colorado law up to 2,000 voters are allowed within each precinct. The county’s boundaries were last redrawn in 2015 when 10 new precincts were created. County residents can view the proposed changes at DouglasVotes.com and comment in person at next week’s public meeting. They can also submit comments until Dec. 15 by email to elections@ douglas.co.us or via mail to Clerk and Recorder Elections Division, 125 Stephanie Place, Castle Rock, CO 80109.

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“Moreover, I find, based on the law and the facts, that both officers were justified in their use of deadly force to defend themselves and others, both known and unknown.” The incident occurred Oct. 29 at about 9:45 p.m. at the employee parking-lot entrance of the sheriff’s headquarters. When an on-duty deputy saw a vehicle backing into the exit-gate area, the deputy contacted the driver and noticed he had a gun. “Gillespie reported that Bidon had a blank look in his eyes and a neutral, flat expression. When he asked Bidon if he could help him, Bidon said, ‘Yeah, I’m here for my orders.’ Gillespie reported he believed he was dealing with someone who was having some type of mental epi-

sode,” the district attorney’s report said. Recorded audio clearly shows Gillespie telling Bidon to not “move an inch.” A loaded semiautomatic weapon was on Bidon’s lap, the report said. Two other deputies were soon called to the scene, including Schambow, and when Bidon turned the gun toward one of them, Gillespie and Schambow shot him. CPR was administered at the scene unsuccessfully. No deputies were injured. Bidon, 50, had been a deputy at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office from 2000 until his resignation in 2010. The county coroner’s office concluded Bidon died from multiple gunshot wounds. Alcohol and drugs were not found in his system.

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the suspect and so he fired two shots, one striking Hill in the back. Hill fell down and dropped the pistol he was carrying. Knudsen gave Hill firstresponder aid and called for help, though Hill was later pronounced dead at a hospital Chief Deputy District Attorney Karen Pearson said in the review that based on the evidence Knudsen reasonably believed his life was in jeopardy at the time he fired the shots. “Hill presented an imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death to other police officers and to members of the public …,” the report said. “Deputy Knudsen was acting in selfdefense and defense of others when he shot James Hill and the he was justified in eliminating the threat of further harm.”

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trators was reportedly armed. When the driver of the Nissan tried to head westbound on Dry Creek Road, Knudsen’s patrol car intentionally struck the rear driver’s side. There were now five people inside the car, and all jumped out and ran. The deputy chased the suspects on foot with his gun drawn, pursuing two males, yelling for them to stop while two women fled in a different direction. Hill held a gun as he ran. Knudsen warned the suspects he would shoot. None of the deputy’s orders were followed. As the deputy ran after Hill, Knudsen reported that he became concerned about a possible encounter with residents of an apartment complex they were running through. Knudsen was further worried that he was about to lose

The Douglas County Schools Board of Education voted unanimously last week to rescind the school district’s controversial plans for school vouchers, a much-debated program that had been in limbo for six years due to legal challenges. The resolution, passed Dec. 4 in front of an overflow crowd of mostly voucher opponents, immediately ends what have been called the Choice Scholarship Program and the School Choice Grant Program and directs the board’s president and superintendent to end the district’s litigation defending the voucher system. “It has always been my belief that public school funding is for public school education,” said David Ray, the school-board president. “I respect every parent’s right to choose a public or private education for their child. However, as a public-school system, our taxpayers should expect us to spend solely on edu-

cating our 68,000-plus students who have chosen Douglas County schools.” The move to rescind the legally stalled vouchers came on the heels of an election that focused largely on the controversial program and saw voucher opponents resoundingly take control of the board. “Our candidacy for the Douglas County Schools Board of Education campaigned on a promise of to end the program and pending litigation,” said Krista Holtzman, one of the newly elected board members.” Wendy Vogel, the board’s vice president, said she was proud to be a part of what she called a “monumental” decision to end the Choice Scholarship. “This program created huge divides in our community and did not have the support of many of our residents,” she said. “The current board listened to our constituents and we finally put this controversial measure to rest. Now we can focus on providing our schools with the resources needed to be successful.” The voucher system had been created by a differently configured board in 2011, theo-

retically allowing students in the district to receive publicly funded “scholarships” to attend private schools of their choice. The program was never implemented due to immediate legal challenges. The Colorado Supreme Court was directed this summer by the U.S. Supreme Court to reassess the case and will have final say as to whether legal challenges to the program will end, though the court does not usually consider moot cases. The main legal question has been whether a school district can send tax dollars to a private religious institution. Most of the schools that had enrolled in the program were religious. The Colorado chapter for Americans for Prosperity, a free-market advocacy organization that supports vouchers, issued a statement prior to the school board’s decision. “The new school board must put the needs of schoolchildren before any political belief,” State Director Jesse Mallory said. “Ending this program before it even has a chance to succeed and provide real change in our communities would be extremely shortsighted.”


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