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Pressure to succeed is costing kids their childhoods Expectations have shifted over the course of generations BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
As we forge forward through the 2020s, the pressure for youth to suc-
ceed is starting to impact kids as early as preschool and could be robbing of them of their childhood as societal demands create more pressure and anxiety than ever before. Over the last 100 years, the pressure to succeed in America has mounted. Whether it is the need to live the clichéd American Dream or the requirements set by parents that children will succeed and follow the path laid out for them, kids are
taught early on that they have to not only get a high school diploma but, to be happy and successful, they must go to college as well. A comic, created by Cartoonist Hilary Price, shows a mom lying on a table watching the sonogram of her baby. As the doctor checks things out, they start discussing the fact that it is never too early to start signing them up for sports and activities.
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Child psychologists agree that at some point over the last few decades, parents started wanting their children to succeed so badly that it became a “keeping up with the Joneses” mentality. The need to do the activities, have a flourishing child in academics and athletics and keep them busy is an obsession. What is lost in this pressure being SEE EXPECTATIONS, P8
Arapahoe Community College closing in Parker
Douglas County Schools to open alternative campus BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Development Center. On May 17, the town council heard details of Confluence Companies’ idea to develop the Brickyard project. Castle Rock Director of Parks and Recreation Jeff Brauer said existing recreation facilities can’t handle the demand and roughly 5,000 people
Arapahoe Community College is closing its Parker campus after the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education agreed to sell the building to the Douglas County School District on May 11. The school district plans to use the building as a space for alternative education, offering courses in business, marketing, project management, graphic design and textiles. The sale is part of a deal between ACC and the school district in which the college will lease space
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Members of Ponderosa High School’s class of 2022 throw their caps in the air at the end of the May 17 ceremony. For more graduation PHOTO BY ELLIOTT WENZLER coverage see page 20-22.
Castle Rock considering partnership for sports center Developer eyes renewal of Acme Brick area BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A Castle Rock proposal would have the town partner with a private
developer to build an indoor recreation facility and transform the former Acme Brick facility and surrounding area into a mixed use project, including residential units and commercial space. In looking to expand the recreational opportunities in town, Castle Rock accepted Request for Proposals to help identify space for a Sports
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Tickets on sale for Farm to Table Brunch Tickets are now on sale for the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo’s first Farm to Table Brunch. The event is July 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy a chef-crafted brunch, sourced from the fields of Colorado farmers, featuring seasonal and local ingredients. Held rain or shine on the fields near the
fairgrounds, please dress accordingly and bring your sense of outdoor culinary adventure. Meet local farmers, listen to the live bluegrass music of the Orchard Creek Band, and hear from local experts speak about our Colorado agriculture and the future of farming. More information can be found on the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo’s website: bit.ly/39blx5Y
Dear Davis Schilken, As an avid Spring Connoisseur, I always use this time of year to clean out my entire home and business. Seeing as though this comes right after Tax Season, I also take this time to review and get rid of any old or outdated documents. What are a few things I should consider when taking part in the annual ‘Spring Cleaning?’ Sincerely, Sally Spring Dear Sally Spring, Like most of us, you use your time incredibly well. Spring is always the perfect time to really clean out and reorganize. For whatever reason, the blooming of flowers and trees are always a subtle reminder to reorganize and reenergize for the upcoming year. Always make sure to review and check your documents. This might mean checking dates, signatures, stamps, and notaries on any form within your personal life or business. Always make sure that if you are getting rid of something, it will be replaced with another that is either: 1) Identical to the previous documents; or 2) Is current or the most up-to-date document. When it comes to your Estate Planning, I would always advise you to carefully comb through your documents and ask yourself a few questions: 1) Do I know where all of my Estate Planning documents are? 2) Have I made any changes to my Estate Planning documents within the last year? 3) Do my fiduciaries or helpers know, or have copies of any of my documents? 4) Are my documents stored in a safe and secure place? The last thing we want to do is to destroy or “clean out” our most current Estate Plans. That being said, when it comes to your Estate Plans, you want to make sure you do not throw away something that is current or relevant to your Estate Plans. Think about things such as codicils or amendments to your Estate Plans. You should always keep these things in chronological order within your Estate Plans. You do NOT want to get rid of these documents. They are extremely important and will likely avoid headache in the future. Always confirm with your Attorney before getting rid of a document, and make sure you shred them! Contact our offices for valuable advice on all matters related old and current documents (303)670-9855. We are here to help! Visit our comprehensive website for more tools www.dslawcolorado.com
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Josh Turner is coming to Douglas County Tickets are now on sale to hear one of Country music’s most recognizable voices, right here in Douglas County. Josh Turner will open the
2022 Fair and Rodeo with a concert Friday, July 29 at 7 p.m. Follow this link to get your seats: https://www.douglascountyfairandrodeo.com/p/tickets
Castle Rock Fire crew update from New Mexico As wildfires continue to spread across the state of New Mexico, Castle Rock sent crews to help battle the blazes. In a May 21 update, the department said, the Castle Rock crew is at the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire in
New Mexico. They have been assigned to Division Kilo and have been working on some structure protection and mobile fire line patrol. They didn’t get the snow we did, but a cold front will bring some increase humidity and more opportunity to engage the fire directly.
Apply to serve on the Developmental Disabilities Mill Levy Advisory Board The county is seeking members of the public who are passionate and knowledgeable about helping those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Applications are currently being accepted for those interested in serving on the Developmental Disability Mill Levy Advisory Board. Members of this board are the review committee for annual grant applications from organizations seeking funds for local programs supporting residents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Candidates for advisory board openings should live in County Commissioner District I, work with or have a family member with intellectual and developmental disabilities and be available to attend bi-weekly meetings during business hours
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Briefly In Douglas County Memorial Day office closure Douglas County offices will be closed Monday, May 30, 2022. Many services are available at DoItOnlineDouglas.com
Josh Turner headlines Douglas County Fair and Rodeo July 29 The Douglas County Fair and Rodeo is proud to announce the CMA, ACM and GRAMMY-nominated artist will open the 2022 Fair and Rodeo with a concert Friday, July 29, at 7 p.m. To purchase tickets visit douglascountyfairandrodeo.com
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Castle Rock Police Department recognizes outstanding service The Castle Rock Police Department is celebrated the accomplishments of its officers following the 2022 annual awards ceremony. On May 18, CRPD handed out 61 total awards to officers, professional staff and one resident for accomplishments dating back to 2019. “We canceled the awards ceremony in 2020 due to the pandemic,” Police Chief Jack Cauley said. “Last year’s awards ceremony really focused on how our officers adapted and excelled during COVID-19. We felt it was important to go all the way back to 2019 and give these officers the recognition they deserved in a formal setting.” “Additionally, some of these cases were multi-year investigations,” Commander Sam Varela explained. “We saw a couple of major convictions in 2021 due in part to the excellent police work
South Metro provides tips on cleaning an oven for fire safety Excess grease from dirty ovens can easily cause grease fires. South Metro Fire Rescue provides tips on how to easily clean your ovens to help reduce the risk of an oven grease fire at your home. bit.ly/3yQS9gn
Volunteer for the Aging Resources of Douglas County program Whether a person has a little bit of free time or a lot - they will change the lives of older adults by volunteering with Aging Resources of Douglas County. The program is seeking volunteers who can offer transportation, grocery shopping, or simply conversation. In many cases,
by our officers and investigators.” A total of 31 Meritorious Unit, or team, awards were given for six different cases, two of which made headlines last year. In December of 2021, a man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for his involvement in a shooting in a local grocery store parking lot. In October, another man received a 20-year sentence for posing as a fire inspector to burglarize Castle Rock businesses. CRPD also announced eight life-saving awards, a Citizen Commendation, three Police Merit Awards and one Police Achievement Award. Another 18 individuals were recognized for exceptional tactics used while deescalating dangerous situations. Chief Cauley concluded the ceremony with his annual One-ByOne Policing Award, given to an officer who exemplifies CRPD’s vision statement of serving those in the community as if they are members of one’s own family. your family is welcome to join along. Find out why volunteers say working with our community is the best part of their day. https://www.agingresourcesdougco.org/
Information meetings are free, remote and open to anyone interested in learning about foster care and adoption. The next Information meeting is scheduled via Zoom on Saturday, June 4 from 9-10:30 a.m. For more information call 303.636.1KID or register online at collaborativefostercare.com and select Information Meeting.
Skip the trip - motor vehicle services just a click away. Renew your driver license or motor vehicle registration and more from the convenience of your smartphone, tablet, desktop or laptop. You can also renew vehicle registrations at MVExpress kiosks. Find information at DouglasDrives.com
Questions about road projects in your area? Roads are a necessity and they have to be maintained. Here’s where you’ll find everything you need to know about them all. Visit DouglasRoadWork.com to find out what’s going on in your neighborhood.
Looking for employment or career change? Whether you’re a young person looking for career guidance or are considering a new career path, Arapahoe/Douglas Works! provides a variety of no-cost employment assistance services. For more information and to get started visit adworks.org
Thanks EMS personnel everywhere Last week was National EMS Week. As part of the EMS personnel who continue to serve the region, the Castle Rock Fire & Rescue Department said, “As we wrap up National EMS Week, we would like to thank EMS personnel everywhere for their commitment to providing high-quality care and compassion on a daily basis. Your work makes your communities safer every day.”
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in the Lone Tree area. The building, recently purchased by the district, used to house The Wildlife Experience. “This is a great opportunity to reinvest in a more strategic and intentional presence in our Parker/ Lone Tree service area,” Fuji said in an email to staff, according to the Arapahoe Pinnacle. “Strengthening our partnership with DCSD in building programs, increasing enrollment, and meeting workforce training/education needs.” The district has been working on the alternate education campus since 2018 when ballot issue 5B, a $250 million bond, was approved by voters to fund the project. The district was originally planning to use a site on Pine Drive in Parker for $21 million but pivoted when costs increased during the pandemic. The cost of purchasing the ACC building is $7.5 million and the sale is set to close May 31. The school board unanimously approved the purchase during a February 22 meeting. The school will offer all the high school core classes in a projectbased learning format, said DCSD spokesperson Paula Hans. “By senior year students will have applied for patents, published research and made impacts in their own communities as a result of their core classes,” she said. The program will include workbased learning where students
Arapahoe Community College’s Parker campus is located next to Chaparral High School at 15653 Brookstone Drive.
will work with experts, coaches and mentors, including in internships and apprenticeships. DCSD plans to open the campus in August of 2023. The building has 10 classrooms and will be able to accommodate about 150 students. The building, located at 15653 Brookstone Drive, is next to Chaparral High School. The goal of the alternate education program is to “create and sustain a small, personalized learning experience for students that is research based and develops post secondary readiness,”
according to a presentation to the school board. “So many of our kids need smaller, more personalized learning experiences,” said LeeAnn Hayan, an alternative education principal in the district. “They don’t see themselves in their learning and they don’t understand how their current learning experiences might help them choose a future career pathway.” ACC students at the Parker campus were able to learn subjects like psychology, public health, and criminal justice. They could also receive EMT certifications.
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While overall enrollment at the school has been steady, the Parker campus saw a 12% decrease since Fall 2022, according to a memo from the State Board of Community Colleges and Occupational Education. ACC will use a space in the building for student counseling twice a week. In the Wildlife Experience building, ACC and junior and senior DCSD students will be able to enroll in EMT, advanced robotics, nursing building energy maintenance and smart grid technology courses beginning this fall.
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1 million Colorado buildings are threatened by wildfire Risk is higher in suburban counties, according to foundation’s analysis BY MARK JAFFE THE COLORADO SUN
Colorado faces the largest increase in homes and businesses threatened by wildfire of any state in the nation with nearly 1 million properties — two-fifths of all those in the state — already facing some risk, according to a new analysis. The First Street Foundation wildfire risk modeling ranked Colorado No. 7 in the country for structures facing wildfire threats. The foundation also created an online tool — riskfactor.com — that enables homeowners to plug in an address and find the fire risk for their properties. Over the next 30 years, the model projects that an additional 447,000 homes, businesses, schools and other public buildings in the state will face an increased risk from wildfire — a 19% increase from today. Alabama had the next largest increase in risk, 14.6%. The area with the greatest wildfire property risk is not Colorado’s forested region, but the Front Range’s growing suburban plains counties
— El Paso, Douglas and Larimer, according to the analysis. “If you think about it, that’s where the people are and where there are people there is more risk of someone starting a fire,” said Chad Hoffman, director of the Western Forest Fire Research Center at Colorado State University. Hoffman was not involved in the foundation’s analysis. That is also where most of the homes and businesses are located — potential fuel for a fast-moving fire, Hoffman said. The archetype for future fire risk could be the Marshall fire, a one-day, grass-fed, wind-whipped wildfire on Dec. 30 that destroyed more than 1,000 homes in Boulder County. “Those kinds of fires are clearly becoming more common,” Hoffman said. “These single-day burning periods create a problem.” While much of the focus has been on the large-scale, intense forest fires that burn for weeks or more, a study by Hoffman and colleagues found that 70% of cumulative area burned in the Western U.S. between 2002 and 2020 were the result of the large, single-day fires. The First Street analysis looked at the marginal risk of wildfire, with minor risk being less than a 1% chance of being in a wildfire over the next 30 years to extreme risk, defined as a greater than a 26%
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The First Street Foundation is a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based nonprofit research and technology group focused on defining climate risk in the U.S. Across the country there were 49.4 million properties with at least minor wildfire risk, led by California, Texas and Florida. There were 4.2 million properties facing severe or extreme risk from fire. “Enhanced understanding of the specific nature and location of wildfire risk enables communities to more effectively lobby for funding for fuel treatments, prescribed burns and other wildfire risk mitigation strategies that may be used to reduce risk to houses, business and communities,” the foundation said in a statement. This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun. com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.
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YOUNG PEOPLE, THE NEED TO SUCCEED, AND STRESS In working with two high school interns from Castle View High School this year, Colorado Community Media created a semester-long project where our staff and the students worked to break down how expectations today to succeed impact students mentally and physically.
Bella Turhark and Madeline Robinson spoke directly to students in the Douglas County School District about their daily lives, and the impacts they feel from the need to succeed. They also talked to other generations, giving a glimpse of how expectations
have evolved from the World War II era through today’s Generation Z students. In guiding the project, South Metro Editor Thelma Grimes received help from Children’s Hospital Colorado, HealthOne, Arapahoe Community Col-
lege and local medicla professionals who talked about the parental impact and the impact to society. Finally, we also looked at how the cost of getting an education is impacting students’ stress, anxiety and choices today.
Educators reflect on expectations and pressures students face Teens burn candle at both ends in attempt to keep up BY MADELINE ROBINSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Douglas County School District has an 83% graduation rate across its 16 high schools. Most of those graduates have been told throughout their education that they should attend college after high school. Xandria Westergard is a Mountain Vista High School graduate who has worked in the school district for eight years at Highlands Ranch High School. “I think that that was the prerogative, then and now, is the push for college. I think that that kind of puts everybody into a box. They kind of feel like there’s that outside expectation, that pressure to go through with that course,” Westergard said. With the expectation of attending college comes the feeling that a student must have an outstanding resume to show. Westergard works in the HRHS health office and sees the impact this pressure has on students’ well-being. “I see some students, the same ones come in and over and over. They’re just kind of burning the candle at both ends. There’s students that do sports and other activities. There’s only so much time in a day and they push themselves to the back burner. They’re not eating lunch, they’re not sleeping well, they’re staying up too late, that sort of thing. They’re not prioritizing themselves with all the other stuff that’s going on,” Westergard said. Students’ need for performance has bled onto the field, according to Ponderosa High School’s football coach Jaron Cohen. Cohen has taught and coached high school-
Teachers in the Douglas County School District and at local colleges are seeing the pressures being placed on teenagers and young PHOTO BY MADELINE ROBINSON adults.
ers for 24 years in Connecticut and Colorado. In recent years, he has seen a shift in students’ focus during the season. According to Cohen, students have begun to place more emphasis on their personal performance over the team aspect of the sport. “There’s just a lot more caring about their recognition. Kids are just so concerned about it. There’s more concern about their individual performance than in 1995. At the end of the day there’s going to be kids who didn’t have a good experience because they didn’t get 10 touchdowns, ” Cohen said. Longtime educator Sally Graham — a teacher at Castle View High School who has taught for 37 years in public and private schools across Louisiana and Colorado
— has recognized the pressure on students to attend college and be involved in school for the sake of a resume to show admissions teams throughout her career. “Since the beginning, there has always been pressure on kids to go to college. I’m always going to advocate for that, because I think a college education is invaluable. Even if you don’t go into a field where you need a college education, the experience of learning how to operate in that field is invaluable,” Graham said, “But, I will never tell a kid that they’re going to be less of a person if they don’t (go to college). I don’t expect my students to be anything other than who they are. There is nothing wrong with not wanting to go to college. My life experience has
shown me that that just doesn’t work across the board.” While students may not be expressly told not going to college equates to failure, that message is absorbed by students throughout the district. “When I first started teaching, DECA was Distributive Education,” Graham said. “It was for those kids who really didn’t want to go to college, but they wanted to have a career. You’ll find now that those classes are only offered in high schools that are older. The buildings themselves have shown a pressure toward college, whereas kids are just kids, and they want to do what they feel good at.” This downplaying of career opSEE PRESSURE, P7
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Crying can be helpful Drive to be successful must stay in perspective BY MADELINE ROBINSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Recently, I found a dark, quiet place in my school and I cried. I mean, I ugly cried -- there was snot and hiccups and a wad of tissues. I cried because I hadn’t been sleeping well. I cried because I was stressed. I cried because there was too much to do and never enough time to get it done. While sobbing at school might not sound like a success, I wouldn’t consider it a failure or something to be ashamed of. It may have been embarrassing to emerge from my school’s video broadcast studio tear-stained and sniffling, but it was a good reminder that I am human and can only do so much before I break. When so much of my identity has been quantified by a letter grade in Infinite Campus, it can be easy to break. I’ve always been the smart kid. That’s the first adjective people have used to describe me since as far back as I can remember. When I started high school, I realized that being a smart kid came with certain expectations. I would take AP classes. I would get straight As. I would go to college. If I did these things, I could be a successful “smart kid.” That narrative definitely came from other people; from my parents, from my teachers, from the state of Colorado and its Advanced Learning Plan program. But over the years I’ve internalized those expectations and at one point I started to conflate perfection with success. When you’re told you need to be better in order to be successful, it’s hard to feel like you’ve accomplished anything. What I’ve learned is that striving for perfection is
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an admirable goal, as long as it’s realistic. Unfortunately, realistic goals and expectations are hard to develop. I know that I cannot be perfect. Perfection is like infinity; it’s a concept, a limit that can never be reached. I’ve had to learn that success shouldn’t be measured in doing everything perfectly, but by trying my best. And in doing my best I reach my closest approximation to perfect. My expectations can be a burden. Sometimes I get stressed and cry. But, my expectations are also the things that drive me. I’m a better person because I have spent so much time pushing myself to do better. The most important thing about expectations is that they are realistic and they push you to be your best rather than bog you down. Madeline Robinson is a recent graduate from the Douglas County School District. She served as an intern with Colorado Community Media. school student to grow as a person is to have reasonable expectations. Westergard hopes that future students can grow up in an education system that does not paint college as the only path to a successful life. “I think there needs to be a shift in society towards two circles,” Westergard said. “There was a time where I think college was the answer. That was where all the jobs were headed. But anymore — especially with technology and how integrated that is into our lives and how students have grown up with that — I don’t know that that’s necessarily where they need to head in life. I think if we had jobs that had sustainable income, and we just had students trying for whatever, you know, gave them a good life, work balance, and they were able to live off of the pay and do something that they enjoy, I think that that would be a better push: focusing on balance and happiness.” Madeline Robinson served as a 2022 intern with Colorado Community Media
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tions outside of getting a degree leads students to make their high school decisions based on how helpful it will be to their ability to attend college, rather than what they enjoy. “Less and less kids really look at it as a way to be a part of a team and all the good stuff that comes with that,” Cohen said. “There’s so many parents who pay so much money and so much time private training at a very early age. That parent pressure is bad. It’s not to make your kid have fun or be the best he can be, it’s doing it for a scholarship. Kids really look at high school football as a way to get a scholarship or get recognition. Youth sports is crazy. Kids will play year-round and travel every weekend. Is that really fun? I don’t know, it doesn’t sound like fun to me.” In the classroom and on the field, the best way for a high
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What does success look like for me? A view from Generation Z BY BELLA TERHARK SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
My whole life I have been told I will be successful. My teachers had affirmed that my good grades and work ethic will bring me to great things. My managers at my first job saw quickly how I would grow in the workplace and contribute greatly. My parents have always assured me that I will be successful. Even when I taught class lessons to my teddy bears and came home from school every day with a new fact I retained about animals. Surely, this brought significant stress into my life. I need to do this, I deserve it. Can I handle it? Although it wasn’t always stressful; everything seemed to glide very smoothly until my junior year in high school. I had it all figured out, I will go to college and get a good job.
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put on children today is childhood. As Children’s Hospital Colorado Mental Health-in-Chief Dr. Ron-Li Liaw said, “Childhood is a gift, and we are spoiling it with expectations.” Liaw, whose own family migrated
My junior year was when I first started seeing posts on social media of where everyone had committed to college. D1 sport commits, Boettcher scholars and more. These things filled in my brain, what if I don’t succeed like them? Uncertainty: Am I cut out for this? Is this feasible? Fear: Fear of failing. Fear of never knowing how things will turn out. Growing up, we very rarely heard about trade school or starting businesses. It was always college this or college that. I had to stop pursuing success and start pursuing my goals — the success follows. I couldn’t let social media and pop culture define success for me anymore. People around me are 4.0 students and going into astrophysics. These are great examples of achievement. Is it my version of success? No. My version of success is reporting, telling meaningful stories and
experiencing things to share with the world around me. This pressure surrounding me to succeed has opened my eyes and revealed to me that everyone defines success differently. It’s difficult to accept that everyone’s story is different, and it will never look the same. I can’t expect one’s success to be the same as my own. There is an aphorism: “Success is going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” Growing up as the youngest child in my extended family led me to see the great successes my older, wiser and knowledgeable counterparts had achieved. Although it took me a long time to figure out — what does success look like to me?
to the U.S. and put similar pressures and her and her brother, said children of all ages and young adults entering college today are under more pressure to sucLiaw ceed than ever before. Unfortunately, Liaw said, this results in higher anxiety, stress, fear of failure and poor mental health.
Changes by generation During the Silent Generation, which includes those born between 1925 and 1945, students were barely pushed to get high school diplomas. Getting a job out of high school did not necessarily require a college degree, and families could still manage. For women, getting an education was even less of a priority during the World War II era. Golden resident Audrey Pappenbrook, 83, said her dad told her she was expected to have children and raise a family. She was not even expected to finish high school and going to college was almost unheard of for women. Fast forward to the Baby Boomer generation, those born between 1946 and 1964, Pappenbrook said her own daughter Audrey Brooks, 62, was told grades are important and a high school diploma was a necessity. Pappenbrook said she gave her daughter the option to use savings for a wedding or go to college. Brooks chose college and was the only female student sitting in engineering classes at a college in Illinois. Jumping ahead to when psychologists agree that a major shift in expectations started is with the Millennials, or those born between 1981 and 1996. Aurora resident Leah Neu described a world filled with anxiety, where coming home with a math test score of 91% meant her father wanting to know why. In her sophomore year in college, when Neu failed a math class, her father wanted to go have a talk with the professor. Now, high schoolers and young adults, known as Generation Z, are feeling the effects of an ever-evolving wheel of higher expectations to finish college, look good on paper and succeed. The problem is for a lot of them, they are not the ones in control.
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more of a “culture thing.” “We are in a competitive world where parents want to put kids in the best possible position to succeed,” Glover Glover said. “(Parents) keep making them do more and more. Parents do not take a step back and kids don’t either.” Liaw said instead of sending their children the message that it is “OK to just be yourself,” parents have placed a higher priority on stressing the need for the best grades, the best in athletics, the need to be involved in music, foreign languages and clubs. Liaw said social media has only exacerbated the issues. At one time, she said, parents would compete in their circles. Once social media became common, parents started seeing what everyone everywhere is doing. That meant even stiffer competition to have perfect children, Liaw said. “As parents, it is important to not get in the way of who (our children) were meant to be,” Liaw said. “It is not easy to navigate as a parent today.” Glover said for kids, it means wanting to please parents by joining more, working harder and doing better. “This has led to kids having stress, anxiety and suffering from exhaustion,” Glover said. “They are so busy in their daily lives that they are starting homework at 9 p.m. and only sleeping for a few hours. In reality, it is a really narrow route we put kids on from preschool and up. Really, we are lacking in flexibility. This leads to some kids getting in a situation where they fail. But they have not necessarily learned to pick yourself up and find the new avenue.” Arapahoe Community College Dean of Students Javon Brame said policies have had to be put in place at the college level to prevent “helicopter parents” from managing SEE EXPECTATIONS, P9
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their children’s lives even after they are considered adults. A helicopter parent is a parent who takes an overprotective or excessive interest in the life of their children. Some of the signs of a helicopter parent include excessive anxiety about their children failing, hovering rather than encouraging and being overly involved in academics, recreational activities and friendships. Brame said the local community college has had instances where parents have tried to change their child’s class schedules without their knowledge. The college has also had meeting with parents where administrators have to stress the student is in charge and can make their own choices regarding their education. “We want students to have a support system and find their own way,” Brame said. “We need them to do this without their helicopter parents.” Neu said her father comes from a medical background and expected her to follow suit. The Colorado Community Media graphic designer said she eventually had to stand up to him and make her own career choice. Neu said her relationship with her father now is good and she does not regret standing up to him, but noted it was really tense
to go into the arts rather than medicine based on the expectations he placed on her starting at a young age. Working at Arapahoe Community College for more than a decade, Brame said problems were starting to emerge several generations ago, but parents of Millennials have elevated the issues. Glover said there are solutions to improving the current, fragile state of youth development today. “I encourage parents to take a step back and reflect on what it really means to have a successful child,” she said. Some principals to follow, Glover said, are for parents to be able to: • Be flexible • Be respectful • Be adaptable Failing to succeed The danger in the paths parents and society have established for children and young adults is the threat of failure. Brame said students are already coming into college with the pressures and anxiety developed in high school where they had to have the right friends, make the best grades, achieve the right status through clubs and extracurricular activities. Once in college, students start getting a taste of the real world through carrying a full class load, and working and trying to keep up with the cost of inflation to eat and pay rent. Brame said it is not unusual
for colleges to transport students to local health institution to get mental health evaluations because they cannot handle meeting the expectations parents and society have put on them. “For mental health and education, it’s like a third pandemic,” Brame said. “They are carrying a full workload and so much weight and anxiety on their shoulders that something as simple as a flat tire pushes them past the breaking point.” Brame said having counseling and mental health services available to students on campus is more important now that ever before. While Arapahoe Community College is working to keep up with demand, Brame said on a national level, many institutions are behind in implementing the level of mental health care students need. Dr. Sophia Meharena, a pediatrician serving patients in Aurora, said failure is hidden from children and youth today. Because failure is not an option, as adolescents grow, they do not know what it looks like, which means at the college level and beyond when young adults experience failure, they are not able to react. Meharena, a Centennial resident, said parents have their own failures but tend to hide them from children, when they should be doing the opposite. Seeing a parent fail and move forward is important for children to see, she said. Brame said without experiencing failure in their young lives,
a young adult does not have the mental capability to pick themselves up and move on, learning from failure rather than just giving up. What are the answers? Psychologists, school counselors and administrators agree that the struggles high schoolers and college students are experiencing are concerning and does not seem to be getting better as expectations grow with each new generation. The answers, Liaw said, start at home with what parents should want for their children. Instead of sending the constant message to a child that “you are not enough,” Liaw said society has to find a way to be happy when a child does their best. During the pandemic, Liaw said parents were forced to take a step back and stop attending the local soccer leagues, cancel tutoring and music lessons and enforce a certain amount of time be spent on homework and learning. Liaw said children really just need the basics: • Warmth • Shelter • Love • Care • Comfort “For some families, the pandemic did force a reset,” Liaw said. “Some parents started asking what it means to be a good parent. For parents, it is hard to feel like you are not doing enough. It’s important for everybody to just start cutting themselves some slack.”
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‘Eye to Eye’ photography exhibit centers the voices of older LGBTQ+ women BY BRIAN WILLIE, VICTORIA CARODINE ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS
For many, coming out is arguably one of the scariest moments in a person’s life. And for some, the difficulties worsen with age — 66% of older LGBTQ+ adults fear experiencing insufficient support, and 75% of the 2.4 million LGBTQ+ adults 65 years or older in the United States will go back into the closet when they enter assisted living or senior living communities. Carey Candrian, an associate professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, wants to humanize these statistics and bring faces to the issue. Her exhibition, “Eye to Eye: Portraits of Pride, Strength, Beauty” at the Anschutz Medical Campus, aims to destigmatize the LGBTQ community through photographs. “The goal of this project is to actually see these women, see their faces and realize they’re not that scary and in hopes of really helping people; just connect human to human, person to person,” Candrian told Rocky Mountain PBS. In 2020, Candrian, who is part of the LGBTQ+ community, began interviewing and photographing LGBTQ women ages 59-85 to better understand their health disparities in palliative care, hospice, OB/ GYN care and assisted living. This project is part of her ongoing professional research, which is published in places like The Journal of Women and Aging, The Gerontologist and The Journal of Palliative Medicine. “Personally, this is a community that I am part of and I have experienced some of those effects … I want to do something about it,” she explained. “And I think from a professional reason, this is also my career.” The result of her project is a series of portrait photographs, all taken by Candrian, accompanied by quotes from almost three dozen women sharing their fears, experiences and reflections. Underneath a photograph of Jude, an 80-year-old geologist, said,
Photographs from Carey Candrian’s “Eye to Eye” exhibition.
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are not going to accept it wholeheartedly,” Gillian, 78. “They haven’t wanted to remain silent but these photos, I think, are a way of giving them voice and even louder voice,” explained Candrian. “I think the voices that these pictures give them is that ‘we have a life worth living.’ According to her, these women took a risk to break their silence and show up as their true selves. “The photos have helped me take it to another level to really be able to make sense of this,” said Candrian. “And I think that’s been the biggest thing is that research is so important, the science is so important in it, but we lose the individual behind it.” Candrian believes that while conditions have improved overall, hurtful stigmas and assumptions about the LGBTQ community hinders older LGBTQ people from getting proper care and humanity as they age — a practice that is not only unfair, but extremely damaging. And often, it’s easy to forget the person behind the statistics. “We know that there are actually concrete health effects on older LGBT communities like heart disease, certain cancers, anxiety,
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even suicide,” Candrian explained. “So we know these things exist and they’re not getting much better … We have good research to show that these disparities exist. But we aren’t doing a lot to actually do something about it.” And Candrian hopes her photographs will leave a positive, lasting impact on the people who see them, and change the conversations about the aging LGBTQ community. “These are very good people who want the same things as you want, as other people want. They want to love. They want to be loved,” Candrian said. “ And why I think we continue to make it so difficult for people to be able to be who they are is not right. And I think my hope is that when they see these pictures, they realize it’s their friends, it’s their family members, it’s their colleagues, it’s their neighbors.” “Eye to Eye” is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This story is from Rocky Mountain PBS, a nonprofit public broadcaster providing community stories across Colorado over the air and online. Used by permission. For more, and to support Rocky Mountain PBS, visit rmpbs.org.
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have been put on waitlist since January 2021 due to a lack of pool, classroom, turf and gym space. “We haven’t built a competitive swimming pool or basketball facility since 1988,” Brauer said. “We’re trying to complement the Miller Activity Complex, which focuses more on entertainment activities and the traditional recreation center which really focuses on family activities.” The proposed sports center would be around 125,000 square feet and house five courts for basketball, pickleball and volleyball, a 10-lane pool and warm-up pool, spectator seating, an indoor track, gym and group fitness spaces, among other amenities. The town’s budget is around $63-67 million. Land already owned by the town was considered for building the sports center, but Brauer said the sites weren’t suited for the project since most are located in residential areas where a traffic-generating recreation facility would have negative impacts. The Brickyard proposal would place the sports center on Prairie Hawk Drive on the old Acme Brick site near Interstate-25 in the central part of town. It would be surrounded by apartments, condos, townhomes, retail, offices, restaurants and a destination hotel, per Confluence Companies’ vision. “We saw a really great opportunity to make the site even better by proposing to work together with the
town to do a no-cost land contribution to Castle Rock to build a future facility,” Tony DeSimone, a principal at Confluence, said. “What really brings the viability to the site is the residential component.” Though details of Brickyard are still in the works, DeSimone did tell the council that the project is planning for 300-500 housing units. With Confluence choosing to provide land to the town instead of paying an in-lieu fee, DeSimone said the developers are hoping Castle Rock will help with rezoning the land and developing an Urban Renewal Authority, which could allow for sales and property tax rebates to the developer. Financing for the construction of the sports center would happen through impact fees assessed on new development, Brauer said. He added that the town will be saving roughly $1 million in interest on debt it took out to build the Miller Activity Complex by paying the debt off a decade early, which will also free up finances to support the sports center. DeSimone said the plan is to have a development proposal in front of the council for a vote in the fall and begin construction next year with the goal of an opening date in 2025. “All of that is doable based on our track record and experience,” he said. Public comments on the initial proposal were largely supportive of the idea because of the need for more indoor recreation options. Several resident pickleball players urged the board to move forward with building the sports center.
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State to create office to investigate cases of murdered, missing Indigenous people BYTATIANAFLOWERSANDJESSEPAUL THE COLORADO SUN
Colorado will form an office to bolster the state’s ability to investigate missing and murdered Indigenous people after an intensely negotiated bill passed in the final days of the state’s 2022 legislative session. Disagreements about how the Office of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives should be formed and in which existing state agency it should be housed stoked tensions between Gov. Jared Polis, the lawmakers sponsoring the bill and interest groups. The legislation’s fate even appeared to be in doubt at one point. But after the bill was amended based on some of the governor’s recommendations, Polis told The Colorado Sun he will sign Senate Bill 150 into law. “We just wanted to make it work, like we do anything,” Polis said. “Like any bill, it could have been better. But … this helps us investigate these cases, so I’ll be signing.” The new Office of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives will be housed in the Colorado Department of Public Safety. It will serve as a liaison between the department and the Indigenous community, with the aid of a board composed of tribal representatives, law enforcement and social services workers. The creation of the office, and the cost to build the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s capacity to work on cases of missing or murdered Indigenous people, is about $500,000. The measure will also require any law enforcement agency that receives a report of a missing Indigenous person notify the Colorado Bureau of Investigation within eight hours of receiving a report of a missing adult or two hours of receiving a report of a missing child. Denver ranks 7th in the nation, among U.S. cities, with the highest number of cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls that are not included in law enforcement records, according to the Urban Indian Health Institute. The Colorado Missing and Murdered
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Indigenous Relatives Task Force, an informal group of native women who helped create Senate Bill 150, found more than 50 cases of missing and murdered Indigenous people in Colorado. Fifteen other states have taken legislative action to address the problem, according to a fact sheet written by the task force. In late February, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed similar legislation aimed at improving coordination between law enforcement agencies investigating cases of missing and murdered native women. The bill creates a new position in the state attorney general’s office to focus on those cases and increases data collection and education while also providing grant funding to improve reporting of missing persons cases. “There’s a lot of work to do and this bill will hopefully go a long way into rectifying that and hopefully even bring FROM
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we are committed to seeking justice for MMIR (missing and murdered Indigenous relatives), and we are eager to work with you and your stakeholders to accomplish these goals.” Herod said that an amendment to the bill adopted on the second to last day of the 2022 legislative session eased the Polis administration’s concerns. Most of the measure remained substantially intact, though the Department of Public Safety will now be able to determine how much staffing it needs for the office instead of being directed to hiring a certain number of employees. “It’s very, very similar to what we first wrote,” said Sen. Jessie Danielson, a Wheat Ridge Democrat and another prime sponsor of the bill, “which I think shows that the community stuck to their ground and moved the governor.” State Rep. Monica Duran, D-Wheat Ridge, also was a prime sponsor of the measure. The hope is that the final product, which passed with limited opposition, will aid people like Willa Whiteskunk, whose son went missing in July of 2000, when he was 21. Whiteskunk, whose brother was also murdered, said the last time she saw her son Odell J. Vest, was in their home in Towaoc, the capital of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe in southwest Colorado. “I just wait, I wait, I wait, I wait,” Whiteskunk said earlier this month. “I live my life day by day.” She has heard from investigators only a couple of times since Vest disappeared. They say the same things when they contact her, she said. “We’re still looking, we’re still searching.” This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.
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Graduates’ tough choices
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y nephew was one of those graduates, earning some high credits from a small high school in Florence. In high school, he flourished in band, made straight As and got about $7,000 in scholarships. FROM THE However, in the months leading up to EDITOR his final walk across the stage in that clichéd last piece of childhood and entering adulthood, he was not always so optimistic about the future. The fact is, as he started looking toward adulthood, he started realizing what that really means in to today’s world. Really, students today are entering the “real world” with a lot of strikes Thelma Grimes already against them. We have inflation rates soaring — sorry, that means food, rent and life is too costly for that fast-food job to support. Gasoline prices are soaring – that means commuting to and from college classes and work is that much harder. Now, let’s talk about college. It is frightening to see the cost of getting that secondary education. Colleges and universities are charging unprecedented amounts, making college choices really hard to figure out. For my nephew, he was offered an opportunity at a Montana school, with some financial assistance. However, he started realizing that maintaining the GPA required for the scholarship, working and living out-ofstate might be too tough. Instead, he started asking if he is a failure for getting general ed classes out of the way by going to a community college. I was saddened to think that he really thought looking at a community college meant failure. I had a straight talk with him, telling him my initial degree came from a community college in Arizona. I used grants and scholarships to pay for it, and to this day, I think the education I got in those years is still way better than the expensive one at a university where I had to get student loans to pay for a bachelor’s degree. I still do not understand how community colleges and trade schools got such a bad rap. I had a math teacher who truly taught me something I hated doing. I had journalism teachers who got me ready to start a career. I loved working at the community college newspaper. I wanted my nephew to understand that he was not a failure for taking the option he thought best for him. With his scholarship money, in the first years of education, he will get the requirements out of the way and will not be in a major amount of debt doing so. And, frankly, our universities are not always the best option for a small-town student venturing out of their comfort zones for the first time. Starting small and then going to a university might mean he overcomes the pressures and succeeds. I hope all of this year’s graduates do what’s best for them and not their parents, and not what society says they should. Thelma Grimes is the south metro editor for Colorado Community Media
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t some point in our lives we all experience obstacles, challenges or barriers, things that keep us from moving ahead. And sometimes we become so fixated on the problem that we actually feel stuck. And the longer we remain stuck, the harder it is to break free or move forward. When this happens, we typically overthink the situation, leading to what is referred to as analysis paralysis. For some of it feels like we are in a maze and each path we choose to follow leads to a dead end, forcing us to turn back the way we came. If you have ever been to an amusement park with a funhouse, you are probably familiar with the part of the funhouse that is a house of mirrors that needs to be navigated before moving on to the next part of the journey. As we step up to the challenge of the maze, we understand the problem and use reason or logic in choosing the right path, or process of elimination until we find the right one. However, in a house of mirrors, there is another layer of complication, we see ourselves everywhere we look. And sometimes, we realize that as we look in the mirror, the challenge or the problem is that we need to get out of our own way and stop being our own worst enemy. We need to find the way out so that we can find the way forward. Going through a house of mirrors forces
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us to look at ourselves while we are having fun, or for some people, getting frightened. We made the decision to buy the admission ticket, we made a conscious choice to enter the funhouse. That’s all fun and games, right? What about when we know we are the problem or that we have a chalMichael Norton lenge that we created? When this happens, it’s not so much fun and games anymore, is it? And sometimes we can’t even look at ourselves in the mirror, knowing that the mirror never lies. There are a few words that receive a lot of attention when it comes to leading ourselves or leading others. Words like ownership, accountability, responsibility, setting proper expectations and building trust. These are powerful words and when applied can transform the person or change the situation for the better. When we are willing to be open and vulnerable, and willing to own that we just might be the problem, it’s the first step in finding the way out so we can find the way forward. As my uncle Harry used to say, “There
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A word on kids’ activities
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ids are just so busy these days, don’t you think? They have to have a sport, good grades, speak a second language, play an instrument and still have time to have fun. Personally, I care more about helping my kids find their passion than anything else, that thing that fuels you to become who you are. But I had to find mine in order to teach my kids how to find theirs. I always thought I knew what my passions were while growing up. But when I look back on it, I now see that they were more ambitions than passions. I was constantly striving to meet the high and well-meaning expectations of those around me. But I never took the time to really consider what I love to do, independent of recognition or reward. In my 30s, I was finally fed up with chasing after everyone’s expectation of me and ready to start trusting those desires and living the life that I wanted. A while back, I listened to a speech about how to find your calling in life. Nothing the speaker said really resonated with me until this part — “Our strongest gifts tend to appear early in life, so it might help if you think back on your childhood and about how and what you played.” As I thought about these words, my mind immediately went to my childhood basement. My parents had seven children, most of whom were not the calm, sit still, do-as-you’re-told type. Needless to say, with that much
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is nothing so bad that it couldn’t be worse, and nothing so good that it couldn’t be better.” I share this with you because it is not always a problem or challenge, it is also about wanting to improve at something where we are already achieving success. Self-reflection gives us the opportunity to assess where there is a gap that needs to be fixed or if it is a goal that needs to be reached. And in either case, what has our role been, what should we have, or could we have done differently or better? And do we own it? There is a lot that has been written about the fact that we become what we think about most. We talk to ourselves all the time. And as
organized chaos (as we like to call it), the basement became a black hole over the years of unfinished projects, souvenirs and clutter collected throughout the day, waiting to find a home again. I loved being down there. I would often rummage through Stacey Carruth the boxes and piles, imagining how an item got there or what prompted my parents to buy it. But what I was most drawn to were the books. Not the picture books or even the novels, but the nonfiction books — everything from self-help to religion to memoirs. When I was in middle school, I remember this one particular book. It was a quote book from some wise, old author (I still don’t remember his name). It was blue with silver lettering and zero pictures. I remember reading that book for hours by myself in the shadows of that basement. I loved considering each quote as I marveled at his way of putting thoughts and ideas into such concise and clear wording. What I didn’t realize was how peculiar it was for an 11-year-old girl to choose her stuffy basement as her form of play. It took me 25 years to realize what I was doing — marveling at the art of writing and expressing.
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David Goggins said, “The most important conversations you’ll ever have are the ones you’ll have with yourself.” So, if we are going to talk to ourselves, we can certainly start with diagnosing where we are, who we are and what we are, and make the changes necessary to find a way out so we can find our way forward. Are you facing a challenge or is there a specific obstacle standing in your way? I would love to hear your story at mnorton@xinnix. com, and when we cand find our way out and find our way forward, it really will be a better than good year. Michael Norton is the grateful president of XINNIX, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator to businesses of all sizes.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Ganahl lagging as pro-life activist Heidi Ganahl as a gubernatorial candidate says she is pro-life, and she may be, but she’s certainly not the pro-life activist she professes to be. Heidi will continue in a leadership position as a CU regent until 2023 where she has been since 2017. In 2016 the University of Colorado approved a policy for conducting human fetal tissue (HFT) research. Now that she’s being prompted to action by constituents and with the recent high-profile Supreme Court announcement to push the abortion decision back to the states, Heidi is suddenly proposing to form a committee to seek alternatives to HFT. Given the opportunity over the last five years, Heidi has a failed record as a pro-life activist. Her
idea to suddenly form a committee is too little too late. If Heidi loses the primary, and she should, she will remain a CU regent for another year where we should give her the opportunity to make good on her promise to create a committee and find alternatives to using aborted baby parts. Alternatively, Greg Lopez has an authentic history as a pro-life activist and as an effective leader for all our conservative concerns. Your choice for governor should be Greg Lopez if you want Colorado to avoid becoming an abortion vacation destination. So get on the bandwagon, there is so much more about Greg to get excited about as governor. Rita Young Parker
And to realize how much I was attracted to that form of art. But I discovered more clues along the way. Like most people, sometimes we just can’t sleep. The usual culprits are too much caffeine or anxiety. But what about the times where we can’t sleep when we’re too excited? Besides Christmas and my birthday, this happened often over the years. I would find myself lying awake thinking about what I would say in random scenarios. In my head, but while desperately trying to fall asleep, I have crafted opening speeches of being voted the first woman president of the United States, what I would say to a man who kidnapped me or the better sermon I would have given than the one I just heard. It was only when I shared this habit with a friend that I realized what it meant. Her response was, “Oh, interesting. I stay up all night thinking about what I’m going to sew the next day.” Wait, what? She didn’t think about words? She didn’t dream in words? From then on, I continued to read and to write as a form of play. As I started exploring this creative part of myself, it unleashed a joy that I
had not experienced in a long time. Life was not a to-do list, but something to fully experience. This is what I want for my children. I often hear parents talk about how involved or intense their kids’ activities should be. There is a lot of pressure for our kids to be the best and to do it young so they can reach their “full potential.” My opinion is that my kids are not going to the Olympics. They’re not prodigies. They’re normal, average Janes and Joes. And that is exactly what makes them capable of changing the world. Because the purpose of life isn’t to be the best, in my book. The purpose of life is to live it … and help people along the way. According to our budget and time constraints, I sign my kids up for whatever they want, for how long they want, in the cheapest way possible, even if that means I am the teacher/ coach using a Youtube video I watched the night before. And I watch. I watch for what gives them that spark … and then I do my best to fan the flames. Stacey Carruth is a parent with four children in Arapahoe County.
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More than a dozen farmers markets across the Front Range and metro area are opening up BY ROBERT TANN RTANN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Boulter’s Urban Market Where: Lamar Station Plaza, 6715 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. When: May 17 to – October 29; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Website: boulters5280urbanmarket.com/ market-locations/ Cherry Creek Fresh Market Where: Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 1st Ave. and University Blvd. When: May 7 – November 5; from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Website: coloradofreshmarkets.com/visit Notes: There is free parking during market hours. Golden Farmers Market Where: The Golden Library on the corner of 10th & Illinois When: June 4 – October 8; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Website: https://goldenfarmersmarket.org/ Lakewood Farmers Market Where: Mile Hi Church, 9077 W Alameda Ave. When: June 11 – September 24; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Website: denverfarmersmarket.com/ Southwest Plaza Farmers Market Where: Southeast parking lot at Wadsworth and Bowles in Littleton When: April 30 – October 29; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Website: denverfarmersmarket.com/ Westminster Farmers Market Where: 5255 W. 98th Ave., Westminster When: June 4 – September 24; 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Website: https://westminsterfarmersmarkets.com/
Arvada Farmers Market Where: Old Towne Square, located at 5702 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada When: June 5 – September 25; 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Website: arvadafarmersmarket.com Castle Rock Farmers Market Where: Festival Park, located at 300 2nd St., Castle Rock When: May 8 – September 30; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Website: thelocalcolorado.com/castle-rock-farmersmarket Highlands Ranch Farmers Market Where: 9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch When: May 1 – October 30; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Website: http://www.denverfarmersmarket.com/ Orchard Farmers Market Where: Orchard Town Center, located at 14535 Delaware St., Westminster When: June 5 – September 25; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Website: orchardfarmersmarket.com/ MORE FARMERS MARKETS ON PAGE 13
It’s that time of the year again. More than a dozen farmers markets are opening across the Denver metro area, bringing with them a bounty of offerings such as farm-fresh produce, handcrafted soaps and even ... giant snakes? Some markets are already up and running, such as the Saturday market at the Southwest Plaza in Jefferson County or the Sunday market at the Highlands Ranch Town Center. “It’s a happening thing to do,” said Bodhi Allen, social media manager for Metro Denver Farmers’ Market, the oldest collection of markets in the metro area. “The social aspects are part of the whole thrill of it.” Formed more than 45 years ago, Metro Denver Farmers’ Market is run by a coalition of longstanding Colorado farms and includes the markets at Southwest Plaza and Highlands Ranch as well as ones in Lakewood, Littleton and Commerce City. Each market offers more than 30 vendors and sees hundreds of patrons. Allen said the markets’ success hinges on the relationships vendors built with the community. “People are looking for something fresher than the grocery store,” Allen said. “Over the years, customers build relationships with these farmers and these vendors, and they trust us.” Alan Mazzotti, owner of Mazzotti’s Farm in Hudson, has been a leader with the Metro Denver Farmers’ Market group for years. His father was an original founder, Mazzotti said, during a time when the U.S. Department of Agriculture was sponsoring local farmers to push their products through more urban markets. “I love talking with the people,” Mazzotti said. “I have customers from day one that still come to the market today.” Mazzotti said he offers “a little bit of everything” from his roughly 80-acre farm. But urged market-goers to be patient as much of the highly sought-after produce, such as corn and peaches, won’t come into season until later this summer, around July and August. And while some vendors offer a variety of produce from in-state and out, Mazzotti said his items are strictly Colorado grown. That can cause some sacrifices, Mazzotti said, such as having to cut down on corn stock given this year’s already dire drought. “The water situation is going to be a big problem,” Mazzotti said, though he is hopeful that through his partnership with other farmers there will still be enough to go around at the market. Allen, the social media manager for Denver Metro, said it’s a reminder that market seasons are often a great unknown. “We’re at the whim of the elements in terms of how successful the season is,” she said. Jeremy Becker, co-owner of OLN SEE MARKETS, P17
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Parker Farmers Market Where: At the corner for Parker Road and Mainstreet, 19565 E. Mainstreet When: May 8 – October 3 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Website: thelocalcolorado.com/parker-farmers-market/ STEAD School at Reunion Farmers’ Market Where: 18251 Homestead Trail, Commerce City When: July 17 – September 25; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Website: denverfarmersmarket.com/tablet/index.html There’s something for everyone at a farmers market, even for a 40-pound reticulated python. Mason Stiegera, pictured, has been bringing the python, Sunny, to the Southwest Plaza Farmers Market for the past two years. Stiegera runs the Littleton-based Righteous Reptile Rescue, which seeks to find new homes for unwanted reptiles and amphibians.
Boulter’s Urban Market (Evergreen) Where: Boone Mountain Sports, 2962 Evergreen Pkwy., Evergreen, When: May 31 – September 28; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Website: boulters5280urbanmarket.com/market-locations/
Boulter’s Urban Market (Green Valley) Where: Green Valley Recreation Center, located at 4890 Argonne Way When: June 30 – September 1; 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Website: boulters5280urbanmarket.com/market-locations/ Sebastian Cil and Veronica Hanalwalt present their homemade paella during the first day of the Southwest Plaza Farmers Market on April 30. The day also marked Cil and Hanalwalt’s market debut.
Cherry Creek Fresh Market Where: Cherry Creek Shopping Center, located at the corner of 1st Ave. and University Blvd. When: June 15 – September 28; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Website: coloradofreshmarkets.com/visit Centennial Farmers Market Where: University Towne Center, 7424 S. University Blvd., Centennial. When: May 4 – October 26; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Website: https://elephantrockfarm.com/ Littleton Farmers’ Market Where: Aspen Grove, 7301 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. When: July 13 – September 14; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Carol Campbell has been making handmade soaps for 25 years. Her business, Cecolors and Company, offers a pallet of colorful and unique bath items at the Southwest Plaza Farmers Market. Campbell, who has sold at the market for years, said she enjoys the connections she’s able to make. “I get to see my regulars every week, but I also meet new people every week who then become regulars,” she said. “It’s wonderful.”
South University Farmers Market Where: 5859 S. University Blvd. Greenwood Village. When: May 6 through October 28; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Website: https://elephantrockfarm.com/
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Markets, offers a variety of produce grown in Colorado as well as outside states, such as Arizona, Texas, California and Washington. “These are all places we’ve been and met people — we have connections all over,” Becker said. And it’s not just fruits and vegetables that customers can expect from these markets. Vendors selling artisanal items such as handmade bath products, local wine and decorative plants are also present. Carol Campbell, whose company Cecolors and Company can be found Sundays at the Highlands Ranch Town Center market, hand-makes hundreds of bars of soap each week. Originally a hobby of her husband’s, soap making is something Campbell fell in love with and has been doing for about 25 years. Being an artist as well, Campbell’s products, imbued with subtle spectrums of color, are each wrapped in strips of watercolor-painted paper. “I love the farmers market,” Campbell said. “I get to see my regulars every week, and I also meet new people every week who then become regulars.” Depending on when patrons choose to visit the market at Southwest Plaza, they may run into a 40-pound reticulated python, the largest snake in the world. Mason Stiegera, who founded the Littleton-based Righteous Reptile Rescue, will often bring various reptiles and amphibians to the market as the weather becomes warmer. Along with just wanting them to have some fresh air, the reptiles and amphibians are also open to adopt as Stiegera’s rescue center is constantly searching for new homes. Markets will run until mid- to late fall, with some closing as early as September and others as late as November.
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New and mind-bending at Curtis Susan Cooper restrospective runs through June 25 at gallery in Greenwood Village
biodegradable and vibrant in color. Some were too huge to move and some show images from past projects. “Forward and Back,” a particularly lively, brightly colored paper mural, is made of cut-up postcards that were printed to advertise earlier exhibits by Cooper. A companion piece, “Rearranging Retrospectionism,” is on a similar theme, but made from blackand-white postcards, which Cooper says were all she could afford at first. Walk on into the exhibit and she surely shows an intent to play with your mind, as she messes with perspective! Chairs and tables, lamps and beds skew in various ways and angles. Some are actual furniture pieces — sort of — and others are wall-hung artworks. “Just not functional furniture,” she writes. Bright color prevails in general, with the exception of a pair of bronze cast wall pieces, “Highwise” and “Full House,” in her Storyline Series. They call a visitor to stare at the detail. All of these artworks show a precise attention to fine craftsmanship and a fascinating intellect. These works relate in my mind to surrealism — they are indeed surreal, yet include objects
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Susan Cooper is a Denver-based, nationally recognized artist, known for her large works in the realm of public art, created with media including plexiglass, steel and copper, LED lighting, concrete, polycarbonate steel, wood and bronze. A colorful retrospective of her work opened May 14 at Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village and will run through June 25. It is called “Susan Cooper: Rearranging.” It includes large works like “Corona Comfort,” created from scraps of brightly colored plexiglass saved from earlier projects. She writes in the show’s prospectus that they were non-
that are so familiar. Cooper’s bio says she received MA and BA degrees from the University of California at Berkeley and has an early major work in Denver’s City/ County Building Rotunda: two high relief murals. She has work at area light rail stations plus additional projects in Colorado, California, Florida, Missouri and Nebraska. I think children with a creative bent would enjoy this exhibit, although I’d imagine a number of “why” questions may come forth. A “no-touch”
rule would certainly be needed, but it is stimulating to contemplate this work ...
IFYOUGO Admission to the Susan Cooper retrospective at Curtis Center for the Arts is free and the atmosphere is relaxed in this beautiful gallery that grew in an early local schoolhouse, 2349 E. Orchard Road in Greenwood Village. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 303-797-1779.
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he 21st annual Tesoro Indian Market and Ceremonial Dance returns on June 4-5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of The Fort Restaurant, 19192 Highway 8, Morrison. This is just off of Highway 285. Admission: $10 adults; 12 and younger free. Parking is free. Native American artists sell their works, performances by costumed dancers, music, demonstrations by Nature’s Educators, exhibits from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, food from the Fort Restaurant. Visit: TesoroCulturalCenter.org or call 303839-1671. We have visited this event numerous times — busy, but enjoyable day. Public art Another family/art/outing idea: pick up the brochure of public art in South Suburban parks, perhaps pack
a picnic and look for one or more works to enjoy. They start with Reven Swanson’s “Desert Art Bench” in Cornerstone Park (5150 S. Windermere St. in Englewood), include a number of works that kids will love — and can touch — and may give a family Sonya Ellingboe or an individual a new favorite place to hang out! Hudson Gardens (6115 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton) offers a number of pieces, including Stephen LeBlanc’s charming “Hangin’ Around” near the river, accompanied by a watchful mama bear at the entrance from Mary Carter Greenway.
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Englewood Arts Presents Three Midsummer Matinees at 2 p.m.: June 18, Byron Hitchcock, violin, Adam Hass, piano; July 6, Claude Sim, violin, Natalie Sim, piano; Aug. 13, Lara St. John, violin, Martin Kennedy, piano. Concerts in Hampden Hall in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Ticket office opens at 1:30. Fine chamber music. New name Insight Colab Theatre was once Theatre Esprit Asia, TEA, and features Asian actors and stories. “Say My Name” will tell the story of Korean immigrant Seung-Min, who is studying for her naturalization test and is haunted by ghosts of Asian women from history. It will play June 16-19 at The People’s Building, 9995 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Tickets $20-$30. insightcolab.org. Thursday-Saturday at 7 p.m.; Sunday at 1 and 4 p.m. Book and direction by Pang Yuan Yuan. Music and lyrics by David Nehls. Books Summer reading programs will start at all our local libraries in Arapahoe and Douglas counties. Check out themes and programs and sign up for
lots of free enjoyment at your nearest library. One Book One Littleton “Deep Creek: Finding Hope in the High Country” by Pam Houston will be celebrated on Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Bemis Public Library in Littleton by readers who have enjoyed the book between now and then. On that date, Houston will conduct a writing workshop (limited to 20), appear at a reception and talk at 6:30 p.m. The memoir explores the concept of “home.” Houston purchased a 120acre ranch near Creede and the book speaks of her efforts in tending it for the next 25 years. Arapahoe Philharmonic “Stars and Stripes Forever” concert by the Arapahoe Philharmonic Orchestra will combine with food and drinks from Breckenridge Brewery in Littleton on July 3. Concert at 8 p.m. at the brewery, 2920 Brewery Lane in Littleton, live or streamed to your home. Think “1812 Overture” and more. No outside food allowed. Tickets: $35, $30, $17, $10. Livestream access, $10 per home. arapahoe-phil. org.
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May 26, 2022
Ponderosa seniors graduate at Echo Park Stadium BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Seniors turned their tassels and became graduates May 17 during the Ponderosa High School graduation at Echo Park Stadium in Parker. This year, the school transitioned into the Latin honor system for graduation, honoring students with summa cum laude, magna cum laude and cum laude designations based on their GPA. The event included presentations from the senior choir, the Ponderosa band and orchestra and from graduate Cara Colwell. Principal Tim Ottman, who is retiring after 31 years at the school, gave his final speech in the role. “I wish for each of you, the proud class of 2022, the joy and fulfillment that comes with achieving your goals and pursuing your dreams. You are our future,” Ottman said. Ryan Hollingshead will be the next principal, he announced. Superintendent Erin Kane accepted the class on behalf of the district before the graduates were announced.
Members of Ponderosa High School’s Class of 2022 throw their caps in the air at the end of the May 17 ceremony.
Erin Kane, right, the superintendent for Douglas County School District, shook hands with the Ponderosa High School graduates as they received their diplomas May 17.
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The family of Mia Page cheers during her graduation from Ponderosa High May 17.
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Chaparral celebrates Class of 2022 Seniors throw streamers as they complete high school BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Another set of Chaparral High School students is on its way to the next stage of life after the school hosted its annual graduation ceremony May 18. The ceremony at Echo Park Stadium in Parker included performances from the school band, the senior choir and students Olivia Schwab, Grace Chang, Joseph Pagano, Stella Bollefer, Adam Suhr and Riley Hibpshman. Valedictorian Ethan Baird also addressed the class during the ceremony. “I look out today and I see a group of amazing individuals that together can accomplish anything,” he said. “However, we must remember that we can only do this if we love our differences.” The outdoor ceremony began at 10 a.m. and lasted about two hours. The graduation was interrupted at one point when paramedics responded to an attendee who fell ill during the event.
Stella Bollefer sings “Don’t Forget To Remember Me” by Carrie Underwood during the May 18 Chaparral High School PHOTOS BY ELLIOTT WENZLER graduation ceremony.
Chaparral High School Principal Greg Gotchey speaks during the school’s annual graduation ceremony May 18. Behind him, the scoreboard at Echo Park Stadium shows “2022” in honor of the graduating class.
Chaparral High School graduate Grace Siauw delivers a class address during the school’s ceremony May 18.
Grace Chang, left, and Joseph Pagano, right, perform a song during the May 18 Chaparral High School graduation ceremony.
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May 26, 2022
Rock Canyon graduates greet next chapters BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Rock Canyon High School graduates were ebulliant and acrobatic in picking up their diplomas during the ceremony to celebrate the Class of 2022 in Denver on May 19. More than 550 seniors graduated from the Highlands Ranch high school this year and they gathered with friends and family at the Magness Arena to mark the end of their high school careers. Rock Canyon High School Principal Megan Brown shared some details of the graduating class’s success so far, such as attending colleges and universities in 42 states and four other countries, receiving over $20 million in scholarships and seeing six graduates go on to serve in the military. “Class of 2022 … this school will not be the same without you,” Brown said. “You revived traditions, estabMany of Rock Canyon’s Class of 2022 strutted, danced, made faces and backflipped up to get their diplomas. PHOTOS BY MCKENNA HARFORD lishes new ones, set records, stepped to as role models to the younger classes, all the whileplanning your futures that put you on so many roads in so many directions, but that all start at the corner of Monarch and MacArthur Ranch. You reminded us what it means to be a Jag.” Graduate speakers Krish Kumar, Olivia Gallo and Allison Willner shared fond memories of their years at Rock Canyon and touched on advice for taking the next steps. “Setting the tone of our hearts on gratitude will allow our future interactions to be full of love,” Gallo told the crowd. “Though the summer after senior year will be busy for many, I encourage you to focus on your perspective. Staying in perspective will allow you to be grateful in the present and love others well.” The ceremony also included perfor- Rock Canyon graduates are heading off to two- and four-year mances by Ripley Coope, Elena Song, institutions in 42 states and four different countries, having reRachel Kim and the school bands and ceived over $20 million in scholarships. Additionally, six students choir. will join the military. As students received their diplomas, they danced, backflipped, made quirky faces, hyped up the croud and patted themselves on the back. The audience was equally celebratory with air horns, rattles, bells, shouts, whistles and hollers. Once all of the graduates’ names had been called, the black-gown crowd tossed up their caps with a cheer. “Today marks the start of a new journey,” Kumar said in his speech. “Now, it’s your responsibility to use your new power as high school graduates to progress the communities around you and the world.” As high school graduations continue to be held throughout the region, Rock Canyon High School beat the Rock Canyon High School Principal Megan Brown presents the Ripley Coope sings Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful snow storm, hosting the 2022 celebra- Class of 2022 to Douglas County Deputy Superintendent Andy World” at the 2022 Rock Canyon High School graduation in tion on May 19. PHOTO BY MCKENNA HARFORD Denver on May 19. Abner for acceptance in Denver on May 19.
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Congratulations Brady Barrow Ponderosa High School
Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “My brother was diagnosed with cancer in 2016. Over the past few years, he has been in and out of the hospital countless times. Because of his diagnosis, I have learned many things. Mostly I have learned two important lessons: Family is everything and life is too short not to do what you love. My family has been so supportive of my dreams, and I am eternally grateful for them. Seeing the struggles my brother has gone through has shown me that life is too short to sit by. It’s important to do what you love, which for me is comedy.” What is your favorite memory from high school? “My favorite memory from high school was my junior year production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
in which I played Logainne. This was so fun because it was our first musical back from Covid and I got to act and sing with all of my best friends. The musical was so funny and I am so so proud of everyone involved. The theatre program at Ponderosa is truly unmatched. I have never been part of such an amazing and supportive group!” What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “I think the defining qualities of my senior class are individuality, resilience, and openness. I have seen our class work through multiple challenges and come out of it changed. We have become more open, often connecting in ways we didn’t before. And we’ve learned that trends and standards aren’t crucial to a successful life. I think our class has learned an immense amount from the last four years and that is so wonderful!”
Kaleb Curnow Castle View High School
Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “I’ve had many experiences good and bad through high school, but I’m going to choose to focus on a good one that helped me to turn my life around. Putting myself first, I know it doesn’t sound the best but it’s something you really need to do to get ahead or bounce back.” What is your favorite memory from high school? “There are lots of memories from high school that I look back on and enjoy. My favorites have to be from the time I spent in Ponderosa’s Auto class. I learned so much just from being in that class with one of, if not, my favorite teacher, Mr. Leseke. Not only did I learn but also got to spend time with like minded people looking to follow the same career path as myself.” What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “I have to say although I’ve never been very fond of people, the graduating Class of 2022 is something that grows on you. In every batch of people
there will be ones that you don’t relate to and therefore don’t associate with or talk to, but within our class there’s a group of people for everyone, even someone like myself.”
Luke Dry
Highlands Ranch High School Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “A personal experience that impacted me as a person, or changed my outlook on life, was the last track meet of my sophomore year of high school. This meet was also the first, and only meet of the year, due to the restrictions brought by the pandemic. Covid-19 affected everyone differently, and this event serves as a benchmark, and oftentimes reminds me of how precious life is, and how quickly the things we love can be taken away if we are not careful.” What is your favorite memory from high school? “It’s hard to have one specific favorite memory from high school. The past four years have been filled with defining moments, but my favorite memories have been from just normal, everyday school. Laughing while working on a class project, quickly finishing an assignment with my
friends, or seeing something hilarious happen in the hallways are all things that happen frequently but are things I hope to never forget. Being able to go through life with the people I have surrounded myself with is my favorite thing to come out of my high school experience.” What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “The Class of 2022 is the only class ever to start high school, learn online due to a worldwide pandemic, then finish high school, in person. While we are fortunate to end high school with relative normality, the past three years have required empathy, discipline, and a willingness to adapt. It is these same qualities that will help the Class of 2022 grow as we enter an ever changing and divided world. Our high school experience was not normal, and it is our experience with the abnormal that will help the Class of 2022 make the world a better place.”
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Congratulations Mandy Fleetwood Rock Canyon High School
Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “Transferring high schools at the age of 15 has significantly impacted me as a person and changed my outlook on life. While transitioning to a new school, I also was faced with being held back in athletics and then later going into quarantine that soon took a year and a half from a school I was so ecstatic to come to. However, I feel it helped shape me into a more appreciative and present person going into college and the future.” What is your favorite memory from high school? “My favorite memory from the last four years was counting for Abbey Gardner in the 500 free-style at A-leagues 2021. She had been seeded first going into the meet and ended up missing the A-final by one place.
However, her club teammate was forced to scratch–giving her the outside lane at finals. She came back and won the entire event. It was exhilarating to be the closest person to her as she experienced this moment. Though that particular meet did not turn out how I wished, watching the success of people I care about created a powerful memory for me.” What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “If I could embody the diverse RCHS senior class in one term, it would be: resilient. No matter who you come into contact with, every senior in this class of ‘22 has endured through something unique and eye opening. These are the hardest working people I have ever met (each in different ways), and I truly believe surrounding myself with these individuals has pushed me to success.”
Jade Gromer Chaparral High School
Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “It was September of my Junior year and I was waking up to do school on a screen. Looking around on my zoom call I could see the light missing from my classmates eyes. Not being able to see each other during a time of uncertainty took a toll on everyone, but it truly made me realize how fast our world can change. Life is so fragile and we sometimes take it for granted. COVID helped me treat the moments I have with my favorite people as a gift and not a guarantee.” What is your favorite memory from high school? “The 3 Wish Week’s I have experienced in High School will forever be my most prized memories. All the love, energy and selflessness Wish Week brings represents everything I
hope to continue to create and embody in myself as a person. Seeing the students give so much love to a child in need beyond granting their Wish truly showed me that there is so much more to people then they portray. These weeks reminded me that all it takes is a person to change your life. So thank you, Edward, Chelsea, Emma and Chase for changing mine.” What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “If I could use one word to describe my graduating Class of 2022 it would be passionate. Coming back from a year of being online and struggling with connection inside Chaparral it took grit, hard-work and most importantly passion to make Chaparral a family again. They led by example in their actions to help those around them feel heard and seen. I am so proud to stand among a class who this year put the Chap family before themselves, created a legacy that will last a lifetime, and inspired me to do the same in my next chapter of life.”
Sean Harris Castle View High School
Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “A personal experience that really shaped my outlook on life was when a woman brought six kittens into my job at Hot Topic. We were really busy that day, but the entire staff (and store, for that matter) dropped everything to pet the kittens. This made me realize that no matter how frustrating or busy your day is, it’s always important to take a rest or a quick breather to recollect yourself.” What is your favorite memory from high school? “Probably my favorite memory from all of high school was when two kids hopped into the cafeteria trash cans and had a “jousting match.” They both had someone push their trash cans as hard as possible toward each other, and when they finally collided there was an explosion of trash; security got mad at them and made them pick it up, but it was really funny. The same kids also set up a slip and slide in the cafeteria with dish soap too; these memories really illustrate how unpredictable
high school was, and I loved every second of it.” What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “I have noticed that we as the Class of 2022 exhibit independence, trust, and empathy. Most kids in my class had a job in 7th-8th grade, which just goes to show how eager we are to be independent citizens! And we are loyal to those we trust because we understand the value that trust holds in our everyday relationships and interactions. Finally, I feel like most people in my class empathize pretty well, given that we know what it’s like to be sad or in a dark place. And we don’t want anyone else to ever feel that way.”
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Congratulations Sarah Hayden Castle View High School
Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “Working at the senior center and interacting with the elderly so often really made me realize the importance of treating people with kindness and consideration. You never know what struggles someone may be going through, and the most important skill I learned was to be respectful and give everyone a smile.” What is your favorite memory from high school? “My absolute favorite memory from high school took place in my Anatomy and Physiology class this school year. We were able to learn so much by dissecting our own fetal pigs, but some of us also ended up dressing our poor pigs in baby socks
and baby hats. That was just such a goofy and memorable experience and I remember having lots of fun in that class.” What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “The Class of 2022 is resilient, determined, and talented. We had to endure such a large technological shift in our education, not just during online and hybrid school but also throughout elementary and middle school when technology really started advancing and popularizing to become a larger part of our schooling. That experience has molded us into a strong and versatile class. So many of my peers are incredibly gifted and accomplished and I am excited to see all that this class is capable of in the years to come.”
Ross Johansen Highlands Ranch High School
Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “A personal challenge I faced in high school was with swimming and state. Swimming has been a part of my life for over 10 years and has been a very positive experience. During my junior season, I was extremely close to a state cut in the 100 free, however, the time evaded me for most of the season. At the final meet before state, I was able to make the cut. While I’m lucky my challenge was small compared to many others, it taught me the important lesson of positivity. I believe positivity is key to achieving goals. No matter the outcome one has to be proud of their accomplishments and look at their efforts in a positive light.” What is your favorite memory from high school? “My favorite memory from high school was the 2022 Wish Week. Wish Week is an amazing fundraising event in support of granting sick children’s wishes through the Make-a-Wish Foundation. This was the first year back since the COVID-19 pandemic and was an extremely successful year. I was fortunate enough to be a part of the
Logan Kelley Castle View High School
Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “During my sophomore year of high school, I steadily fell into a depression and anxiety slump. COVID-19 covered up my parents seeing it, as I began to hardly interact with anyone at all. It became immensely difficult to do anything efficient in the day, and all I usually did was watch TV shows. Over time though, I steadily gained back socialness, my ability to do things, and so forth. It wasn’t overnight, but I was able to get help. I now know the struggle people with mental illness face, and how badly the need for help is against this.” What is your favorite memory from high school? “After finals in my sophomore year, a few friends and I got together to walk up to the local Chick-Fil-A. It was a hot day and a long walk, but it was fun to be with everyone after
stressing over our classes. At the place we had a lot of fun just chatting and chilling for hours, just enjoying the nice day. Looking back, it makes me see just how valuable having friends is, to have someone to relax with, to do things with, and to know you aren’t alone.” What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “I think our best defining quality is our ability to carry that weight. In an everchanging world with tension rising, it’s difficult to remain steady, to see what you need to do to move forwards in life. Despite Covid-19, despite a divisive election, despite it all, we’ve made it through high school. For some it may have been easier or harder, but we’ve all made it through. We’ve managed to carry the weight of these issues and burdens all present in our lives, and graduate.”
planning and running of the event, and seeing the impact it had on Alayah was extremely rewarding.” What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “The Class of 2022 is the COVID generation. This amazing class has fought three long years of COVID impacted schooling and come out on top. Despite every challenge my class has faced, we continued to bring the energy and keep the Ranch spirit high.”
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Congratulations Lily Klement Renaissance Secondary
Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “Voyages throughout all of my K-12 career have impacted me, but the voyages I went on in high school have been pretty awesome. Last year, my class went canoeing and I remember sitting at the campfire at the end of the night telling stories. Voyages have been such an impactful thing for me because I have gotten to connect to nature and myself, along with growing with my crew. I am very excited for my upcoming senior voyage where I will go white water rafting!”
What is your favorite memory from high school? “My favorite memory from high school is from junior year prom. I was doing remote learning so it was the first time that I got to see a lot of my friends in a while. I also got to see lots of staff. It was a semi outdoor venue and I had a blast dancing.” What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “My senior class is a small group of students who care for one another. We spend time laughing and learning from one another. I really appreciate a small school because I know each one of my classmates and talk to them pretty regularly.”
Tabitha Reading Mountain Vista High School
Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “February 28, 2019, my dad passed away. I felt defeated because my hero was gone. My dad’s death changed me and transformed my life. It forced me to find strength inside myself. Through prayer, I decided not to let fear of the unknown destroy me but to remain steadfast in hope for a bright future and unwavering in desire to make the world a better place. Every day since, I have created beauty from my dad’s ashes and know he is proudly watching over me as I grow into a confident, fearless young woman determined to make her dreams reality.” What is your favorite memory from high school? “My favorite high school memories are the New York City and California Student Leadership trips after successful Wish Week events. Touring two of the fashion capitals of the world was a dream-come-true; however, the events that got us there were even more magical. Every year, student leadership is blessed to plan and execute Wish Week where we raise money and grant wishes for a terminally ill child. We work hard to provide an unforgettable experience. I am proud to say in my four years at Mountain Vista High School, we raised over $1M for Make a Wish Foundation.”
Grace Schroeder eDCSD
What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “Defining qualities of my graduating class are ingenuity, teamwork, resilience, and problem solving. With the COVID-19 pandemic entrenched in two out of four years, our Class of 2022 was faced with unprecedented challenges. Although rough at times, we always found ways to make the best out of every situation… succeed in whatever circumstance and/or endeavor was presented which strengthened our community and elevated our spirit. We realized when we work together, we are unstoppable!”
Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “A personal life experience that has particularly shaped me was the pandemic. That may be rather cliche, but it really strengthened and helped me decide my path in life. While I have always been interested in therapy and psychology, I was particularly guided by COVID’s effects on the brain and how that influences behavior as well as the collective mental health struggles during this time, leading me to pursue clinical psychology.” What is your favorite memory from high school? “My favorite memory from
high school was probably the night I was accepted to the University of Denver. I was exhausted from rehearsals and having a hard week, and felt very burned out from all the work I was putting in. I was not expecting it at all that day, but getting into my dream program for research and psychology was a special memory that made all of my work in school worthwhile.” What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “I think the defining quality of my graduating class really is perseverance in the face of impossibility. The ability to endure and even excel during difficult global circumstances definitely set up our class for success, despite all of that hardship.”
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Congratulations Daniel Shore Highlands Ranch High School
Sonrisa Scott ThunderRidge High School
Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “While the basis of my morals has always included empathy for others, ThunderRidge’s first Grizzly Gives Week assembly truly revolutionized this passion and manifested my personal outlook on life. Through the sea of yellow t-shirts and flashing phone lights, each student sang The Climb and I was struck by the beauty of compassion and kindness. The power of togetherness and unity in a single moment changed my vision of the underlying good in the world, and the power of my generation. The gym was not one of competition at that moment, but rather a place of home for the Grizzlies.” What is your favorite memory from high school? “My favorite memory is undoubtedly the moment ThunderRidge’s boy’s basketball team won the State Championship this year (back to back!). Following a season of wins and compelling games, the thrill of our student sections was unlike any other, one of passion and pride and excitement. The eruption of cheering and jumping was unbeatable and I will forever cherish that moment with my classmates!” What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “The Class of 2022 may truly be defined by the ability to be resilient. Through environmental disasters, pandemics, political turmoil, as well as each aspect in between, my class continues to demonstrate true drive and spirit for their colors. Despite experiencing some forms of high school through a screen, each student has memorized our anthems and proudly chants words they have visibly taken to heart. Unlike any other, the Class of 2022 truly has the ability to love both the school as well as the people around them. We are proud to say, once a grizzly, always a grizzly!”
Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “The pandemic really affected me personally. My life changed so drastically, and I really had some growing up to do. The pandemic, while tough and frustrating at times, really shaped me into the person that I am today through the grit and determination that it took to better myself in every possible way through one of the hardest times in my life.” What is your favorite memory from high school? “My favorite memory from high school was our senior prom. After years of no school events and a lot of hard work, it felt really nice to finally get to go with my friends
and have a good time. As my first and last prom, it certainly was an experience I won’t forget!” What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “The HRHS Class of 2022 is filled with some of the most talented and kind people I’ve ever met. Words like resilient, passionate, and spirited are what come to mind when thinking about our class. They all bring so much to the table to make HRHS one of the best schools in the district and it’s truly an honor to call so many great people my peers. My friend group in particular have been so amazing, they’ve supported me and my goals for the longest time and I’m extremely lucky to call all of them my friends.”
Britney Van
Mountain Vista High School Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “My childhood consisted of my parents abandoning my brothers and me to feed their gambling addiction. My parents incurred debts so large, they landed in prison and lost everything of value, including their children. I was taken in by my paternal grandparents and have been raised by them ever since. Losing everything I had made me want to succeed even more. I made a promise to myself that I would not let my upbringing hold me back from a future that I know I deserve. I immersed myself in my studies, and realized the importance of a robust education, as it will facilitate my growth to further a lifelong dream of mine, which is to work in the medical field. Because I wasn’t cared for, I empathize with people
in need and aspire to care for others. The hardships of my past challenged my limits and tested my capabilities. I am grateful for this experience, the understanding that I have gained about myself, and who I want to be in the future.” What is your favorite memory from high school? “My favorite memory of high school was Wish Week of my freshman year. It was truly a special week and experience for everyone to come together as a community to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation.” What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “The defining qualities of my graduating class are ambitious and hardworking. Over the past four years, I have been able to watch my peers overcome obstacles and mature into amazing individuals who I know will make a huge positive impact on our world.”
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Congratulations Sophie Whitehead Legend High School
Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “During the 2020 election cycle, even though I was not old enough to vote, I decided to volunteer for a local political campaign. Soon after I attended weekly volunteer meetings and wrote hundreds of postcards informing constituents of our platform, I was promoted to Volunteer Coordinator. This experience impacted me significantly because it taught me how to relate to and find common ground with people from all walks of life. I now understand the importance of civic participation and spreading voter awareness.” What is your favorite memory from high school? “Wish Week is a time at Legend when everyone comes together in order to grant the wish of a child with a critical illness. I am amazed every year at how much enthusiasm
the students and staff overflow with during this special week. Everyone dresses up, goes to the drive-in movies, sings with the teachers at karaoke night, and laughs with their friends during game stalled classes. More importantly, we all do everything in our power in order to make sure that Wish Week is memorable for our Wish Kid!” What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “The Class of 2022 is resilient no matter what comes our way. We have had to adapt to change after change throughout high school as we went to remote school and then hybrid learning and now back to full time in-person school. We have had to learn how to use Zoom and all sorts of other platforms that we never thought we would have to use and how to work together despite being apart, and from this we have adapted and grown into stronger people.”
Zane Zakroff Mountain Vista High School
Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “This year I encountered some mental health issues that severely impacted my health. While it was the hardest thing that I’ve been through, I learned so much about myself and how to live in this current life. Nothing has produced more growth in me than this experience and I am a completely different person than who I was a year ago. I appreciate the little things and live in the moment, which has been very valuable to me recently. Lastly, I am so incredibly thankful for my support system for helping me through day in and day out.” What is your favorite memory from high school? “My favorite memory from high
school was my freshman year Goldust. Goldust is the choir program’s big concert at the end of the year that has pop or musical theatre songs, dancing, and solo acts. It was the first time I got to experience this and I had an absolute blast! I had so much fun performing and watching everyone shine in their own light. It will be an experience I will never forget.” What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “I believe that our graduating class is diverse and driven. Everyone is going on their own individual path whether that is college, the military, a trade, or getting out into the workforce. While varied, our class is versatile and will excel in wherever they choose to go. I am so incredibly excited to be joining some of my classmates at CU, but I know no matter where people decide to go, Mountain Vista will be proud.”
Rachel Zwerenz Ponderosa High School
Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. “Being a Vice President, Scenic Designer, Technical Representative, and Technical Director with Ponderosa Theatre Company has been one of the most rewarding journeys I’ve ever experienced. Not only has it given me an opportunity to grow as a leader, I’ve also grown as a designer and a technician. Over 4 years with my theatre company, I’ve developed skills that I hadn’t expected to--such as carpentry and using 3D modeling software. Not only has theatre strengthened how I see the world artistically, it’s also strengthened my analytical skills and affected how I tackle complex problems.” What is your favorite memory from high school? “My favorite memory from high school was the white elephant my AP Chemistry class did at the end of the school year. The class was really small, so we had formed a tight group, and after the AP test we drank coffee and traded silly gifts as our end of year celebration.” What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? “If you haven’t got anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.”
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Colorado milk bank sees uptick in donations Formula shortage continues nationwide BY MEGAN VERLEE COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO
The nationwide infant formula shortage has caused an increase in families seeking to purchase donated milk in Colorado according to Mother’s Milk Bank, an Arvadabased nonprofit that collects and distributes donated breast milk. However, the group has also seen an increase in women donating milk, and they’re looking for more volunteers. “We started to say, ‘Don’t forget donated milk as a resource,’” said Jodye Whitesell, communications director for Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation, which operates the bank. In response, they’ve seen “a pretty big spike in phone calls for donations.” Mother’s Milk Bank is one of the largest of the 32 non-profit milk banks in North America and distributes across Colorado, as well as to numerous other states. The vast majority of its supplies go to neonatal ICUs, but it also serves around 30 to 40 outpatient families a week, according to Whitesell. Colorado’s Department of Human Services is partnering with the bank to encourage donations of both milk and money to help cover the processing fee for lower-
income families. The state is also warning parents of the dangers of diluting formula or trying to make their own at home, and providing resources for places families in the WIC program may be able to turn to if they can’t find formula on store shelves. Oversight hearing on the cause of the shortage Senior executives with the three biggest formula makers — Abbott Nutrition, Gerber Products Company, and Reckitt — will appear before a Congressional oversight committee chaired by Colorado Rep. Diana DeGette to answer questions about the shortage. “There’s no excuse for what’s happening all across this country right now,” said DeGette in a statement announcing the hearing. “We want to know from the witnesses we hear from next week exactly what happened and how it happened; but more importantly we want to know what needs to be done to get more infant formula on the shelves as quick as possible.” The panel will also hear from top officials at the FDA. The Food and Drug Administration recently announced it will streamline the process for overseas makers of formula to import their products, if they meet U.S. safety and nutritional standards. The Biden Administration is also trying to increase domestic
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Weather knocks meet schedule off track Cold, rain, snow delay spring events for prep athletes BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Arapahoe’s Tommy Leonard (2) runs past Owen Simmons (32) of Valor Christian during a May 18 boys quarterfinal lacrosse state playoff PHOTO BY JIM BENTON game held at the University of Denver. Sixth seeded Arapahoe upset No. 3 Valor, 6-3.
Spring weather in Colorado can be uncertain and poor weather conditions forced several prep spring sports championships to be altered. The all-classification track meet at Jefferson County Stadium started May 19 with sunny, warm contitions but the meet was postponed May 20 because of cold, rain and snow. Colorado High School Activities Association personnel hoped to complete the final two days of the track championships by May 22 or May 23. The championships resumed in the afternoon on May 21, according to Plan C. Action continued on May 22. The action on May 21 did not include 4x400 preliminaries. The 4x400 finals were run on May 22, heats against time. The girls lacrosse title game with top-seeded Colorado Academy facing No. 2 Valor Christian in a rematch of last season’s title game was reschedSEE SCHEDULE, P33
Creek girls win 5A state track team title BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Riley Stewart did not win four titles this season at the CHSAA State Track Championships. The Cherry Creek senior only won three events at the weather-delayed championships on May 19-22, but she and fellow senior Kinsey Christianson helped the Bruins capture the Class 5A girls state team title. Valor Christian junior Drew Costelow also won three state titles and was another of the key performers in the meet that had one day postponed because of a spring snow storm on May 20. Stewart is going to compete at Stanford in college but ended her high school career by capturing the 1,600 and 3,200 meter runs, plus she ran a leg on the title 4x800 relay team.
She repeated in the 1,600, 3,200 and the relay but did not win the 800 as senior teammate and Iowa State commit Christianson won that race on May 21. “Just to end like this, I could not be happier,” said Stewart who was also a three-time state cross country individual champion. “If I had to lose the 800, it was great that it was to a teammate. I couldn’t be happier for her.” Stewart won her second consecutive state 3,200 meter run in dominating fashion on a sunny morning on May 19. At times she was a least 100 meters in front of other runners. She was timed in 10:24.02. Arapahoe’s Emily Lamontagne was second in 10:42.82. She also ran the anchor leg on Creek’s 4x800 relay team on May 19. Kinley Wolfe, Addison Laughline and Shelby Balding were
the other members on the title team that won in 9:12.63 for its second consecutive title. In the 1,600 run on May 23, it was the same story as Stewart ran away from the rest of the runners. “There’s only one (state track title) in our whole school history,” she pointed out. “We all needed to get our points and do it as a team It’s pretty amazing. It was a crazy meet with the weather delay and stuff. I’ve always loved running. I do it for my team, my family and it’s just an amazing thing for me to do.” Stewart now has five individual state track titles and two others as a member of a championship relay teams. Cherry Creek finished with 112 points with Cherokee Trail coming in second with 70.5 points. Regis SEE TRACK, P33
Cherry Creek’s Riley Stewart (1) was all alone for most of the 3,200 run on May 19 and she won her second consecutive state title in 10:34.02. Arapahoe’s Emily Lamontagne was second. PHOTO BY JIM BENTON
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uled for May 22. Boys lacrosse semfinals were moved to May 23 with the finals scheduled for May 27 at the University of Denver. Broomfield and Grandview will play for the girls soccer state title on March 25 at Dick’s Sporting GoodsPark. Class 5A regional state baseball qualifying tournaments were slated for May 21 but some were switched by the host schools to May 22 and May 23.
Girls soccer Quarterfinal matches in the girls state soccer playoffs were held May 16 and top-seeded Valor Christian was the lone south metro school to advance to the semfinals. Valor senior Peyton Parsons scored twice while juniors Jo Sees and Addison Whitehouse each had three points with a goal and assist as the Eagles downed Cherry Creek, 4-0. Valor goalie -Jaidin Kinch made seven saves. Rock Canyon lost 2-1 in overtime to second-seeded Broomfield. Reagan Kotschau scored the game-winning goal on a penalty kick in the 85th minute. Junior Ava Todd had scored for Rock Canyon on a free kick to tie the match with 7:27 remaining in regulation time. In the semifinals on May 19, defending state champion Broomfield edged Columbine, 1-0, in overtime. Grandview needed two overtimes before finally ousting Valor, 1-0.
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Jesuit was seventh. Christianson also won three events. She took the 800 meters in a personal best time of 2:07.25 and the 400 meters in 55.43. She ended the meet by helping the Bruins win the 1,600-meter relay as she teamed with Iris Wang, Kel McDavid and Lily Esmas to post a victory time of 3:51.75 on May 22. In the 5A boys team competition, Grandview captured the state crown with 92 points with Valor
Valor Christian’s Justin Schmidt (16) uses his long stick in an attempt to slow down Arapahoe’s Braydon Boland (1) during a May 18 boys quarterfinal lacrosse playoff game. Arapahoe, seeded sixth, upset No. 3 Valor, 6-3 in the game played at the University of PHOTO BY JIM BENTON Denver.
Boys lacrosse Top-seeded Regis Jesuit, Mountain Vista and Arapahoe collected quarterfinal wins on May 18 in the boys lacrosse playoffs. Regis scored five times in the fourth quarter to edge Kent Denver, 11-9. Mountain Vista held off Colorado Academy, 6-5, while sixth-seeded Arapahoe got three goals from Jack Paulson in a 6-3 upset over thirdseeded Valor Christian. Poudre School District earned a 9-8 overtime
win over second-seeded Cherry Creek. Semifinal matches were changed to May 23 with Regis going against Mountain Vista and Arapahoe taking on Poudre. Girls lacrosse In the girls lacrosse semifinals played May 17, second-seeded Valor Christian and top-seeded Colorado Academy moved onto the finals. Valor rallied to notch a 15-14 win
over Fairview. Eagles junior Reagan Digby scored with two seconds left in regulation time to send the game into overtime and Tess Osburn won the game with a goal 37 seconds into the OT. Valor sophomore Eliza Osburn had six goals and two assists in the game. Cherry Creek senior Molly Threlkeld had three goals but it wasn’t enough for the Bruins in 9-7 setback to Colorado Academy, which has won six straight state titles.
Christian third. Cherry Creek was sixth and Mountain Vista 10th. Costelow, a transfer from Cedar Grove High School in Greenwood, Indiana, won 3,200 on May 19 with a time of 9:19.18 which edged teammate Dane Eike. He was first in the 800 on May 21 with a time of 1:52.11 and won the 1,600 on May 22 by coming from behind on the last lap to win his third race of the meet in 4:13.09. “The best part is I did it with all my friends,” said Costelow. “Holy cow, I got all three. It feels great. I can’t put it into words. I came in with the goal of getting all three, the 800, two mile and this. A triple
crown.” Costelow had to close fast on the outside during the final leg of the 1,600 race. “I didn’t know if I have it or not on the last lap but I guess I found that extra gear and put it into motion,” he said.“I know I had a pretty decent kick left because of my 800 speed so I knew I could close well. Now I have to come back next year and defend my titles. I’m already thinking about next year.” There were several other state title winners from south metro schools. Legend senior Jackson Wray won the 5A pole vault with a 15-6 effort
on May 19. Chaparral’s Quentin Rivera won the boys 110 meter hurdles and Cherry Creek’s Brennan Smith took the triple jump title. Castle View’s Ace Malone won the 400 meters and Taylor Nichols of Douglas County was first in the Class 5A shot put. In Class 3A, Lutheran’s Jonah Beard was the 1,600 meter champion and also the 400 dash titleist. Lutheran’s Tony Ciccio won the 100 meter hurdles with a time of 39.02. Peyton Holmes of Valor Christian sprinted first in the girls Class 5A 100 meter dash and Ponderosa’s Ryan Kennett was the Class 3A 100 meter hurdles winner.
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One man’s message about cannabis-induced psychosis Attempt to address other issues led to terrifying time BY DANA KNOWLES, JEREMY MOORE ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS
Five years ago, Ethan Andrew had what he describes as the most terrifying experience of his life. “I had what’s called cannabisinduced psychosis. It’s a break from reality after ingesting too much high-potency marijuana. I was having schizophrenia-like symptoms, like seeing things and hearing things weren’t there. I was super paranoid that people were following me,” said Andrew, who started using cannabis because he thought it would help with his anxiety, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. He said it took two months for the symptoms of psychosis to pass. But for Andrew, not knowing the difference between his dreams and reality was the worst part of what he went through. “I had a dream that my friends and I went hiking and the next day I’d hang out with them and be like, ‘Guys, wasn’t that so fun?’ And they’d be like, ‘What are you talking about?’ It was such a surreal experience when you’re awake, you don’t know if you’re actually dreaming,” Andrew described. He started smoking cannabis when he was 16, and the symptoms of cannabis-induced psychosis started when Andrew was 18, after several months of smoking what he called high-potency marijuana every day. “For comparison, when our parents were growing up, cannabis maxed out at like 5 to 10 percent THC, and now just the flower at the dispensary you can’t find anything lower than 20 to 30 percent,” Andrew said. THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is
the main psychoactive compound in cannabis that produces the “high” a person feels after consumption. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says the amount of THC in today’s marijuana is three times higher than what it was before 1995. According to studies compiled by the National Institutes of Health, smoking marijuana with high concentrations of THC can increase a person’s risk of experiencing psychosis. “You just typically think more THC means a better high, you don’t think, well, what is this chemical I’m putting in my body? What is this chemical doing to my developing brain? You don’t have those questions when you’re a stoner,” Andrew said. Now, Andrew is 23 and his life is a stable one. He hasn’t smoked in five years. “I was so scared of getting schizophrenia or having that be ongoing and never going away that I had no temptations to go back to smoking weed at all,” he said. These days, Andrew has a job he enjoys, a girlfriend and he is starting school in the fall to obtain his associate degree from the Community College of Denver. Regular therapy and exercise help manage his anxiety, depression and obsessivecompulsive disorder. “Recovery is possible. You can heal. You’ve gotta want to do it. Initially after the first few months of psychosis the first thing I noticed was my memory was getting better, my thoughts were less foggy and I went back to school and went from getting a 1.2 (grade point average) to a 4.0,” Andrew said. “So in a way psychosis was a wake-up experience for me.” This story is from Rocky Mountain PBS, a nonprofit public broadcaster providing community stories across Colorado over the air and online. Used by permission. For more, and to support Rocky Mountain PBS, visit rmpbs.org.
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Speech-Language Pathologist or SLPA FT & PT Speech-Language Pathologist or SLPA Positions Available for 2022-23 School Year! Open to School Internships. Able to provide supervision for CFY hours. Join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team of professionals. Administer assessments, provide direct, indirect & consultation services for students PreK-12th grades. Competitive salaries: SLP - $44,100-$56,000 & SLPA- $36,050- $44,450, both commensurate upon experience. May be eligible for a Sign On Bonus! May also be eligible for loan forgiveness! Excellent benefits, including full health benefits & mileage reimbursement. Flexible scheduling with the opportunity to complete some work at home. Questions contact Tracy at (719) 775-2342, ext. 101 or email tracyg@ ecboces.org. To apply for this position, please visit our website ecboces.org and click on the “Jobs” page, click on the job you are interested in & then click on the grey button “Apply Online” at the bottom of the job listing. EOE School Social Worker East Central BOCES is seeking a Full-Time and 2.5 Day a week School Social Worker to join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team of professionals for the 2022-23 school year. Colorado licensed or eligible for a license. Grades Pre-12 assessment, direct counseling & consultation services in our East and Central Areas. May be eligible for loan forgiveness, benefits include a signing bonus and full coverage insurance. Flexible scheduling with the opportunity to complete some work at home. Questions contact Tracy (719) 775-2342, ext. 101. To apply for this position, please visit our website at ecboces.org and click on the “Jobs” page, & follow instructions to create an account or login. EOE LEGITIMATE WORK AT HOME No Sales, no Investment, No Risk, Free training, Free website. Contact Susan at 303-646-4171 or fill out form at www.wisechoice4u.com
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Orientation and Mobility Specialist East Central BOCES is seeking a Part-Time (3.5 days/wk) Teacher of the Visually Impaired/Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the 2022-23 school year - This position requires working with multiple administrative units including East Central BOCES, Ft. Morgan, Santa Fe Trails BOCES, South East BOCES, North East BOCES and Sterling. Option to work 1 day a week for East Central BOCES only, if preferred. Requires Colorado Teaching License with an endorsement in Visual Impairment and Orientation and Mobility Specialist. Responsibilities include completing assessments, providing direct and indirect service & attending IEP meetings as needed. Opportunity for some services to be provided remotely. Salary: 3.5 days/wk-$31,018-$38,505, 1 day/wk $8,120-$10,080. Excellent Benefits, including Signing Bonus & mileage reimbursement or use of a car. May be eligible for loan forgiveness.To apply for this position, please visit our website ecboces.org and click on the “Jobs” page, click on the job you are interested in & then click on the grey button “Apply Online”, located at the bottom of the job listing. Questions contact Tracy at (719) 775-2342, ext. 101. EOE
Registered Occupational Therapist/COTA Full-Time and part-time Registered Occupational Therapist/COTA for East Central BOCES - OTR must have, or be eligible for appropriate Colorado licensure. Provide Pre-12 intervention, assessment, direct & indirect services just east of Denver on I-70, Bennett, Strasburg Byers & Kiowa areas. COTA Needed for Limon & Surrounding Areas. Support from an experienced COTA is available for OT. Full Time Salary range for OTD: $49,350-$60,550. Part-Time Salary prorated based on the number of days employed. COTA Salary range $34,650-$43,050. Excellent benefits, including Sign On Bonus, full health insurance & access to a company vehicle or mileage reimbursement. May be eligible for a loan forgiveness program! Flexible scheduling with the opportunity to complete some work from home. To apply for this position, please visit our website ecboces.org and click on the “Jobs” page, click on the job you are interested in & then click on the grey button “Apply Online” at the bottom of the job listing. Questions contact Tracy at (719) 775-2342, ext. 101 or email tracyg@ecboces. org EOE
Driver CDL HAZMAT DRIVER WANTED by Spring Valley Gas, Inc., family owned; 20 year old company, seeking local propane delivery driver with customer service experience. Join our team! Salary based on certification and experience. Class A or B with hazmat endorsements. Full time position. Propane experience preferred but not required. Clean MVR with no DUI or drug history. On call pay, holiday pay, paid industrial training, and paid time off. Call for interview: 303-660-8810. Full-Time Early Childhood Special Education Teacher and Child Find Coordinator For East Central BOCES for the 2022-2023 school year -Duties include: Complete assessment & provide direct and indirect services with preschool children in rural school settings. Requires a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Special Education Can be hired with a Bachelor’s Degree in a Related Field if willing to enter into a Master’s degree program in Early Childhood Special Education upon hire. Salary Range BA-$34,650 to $42,350 and MA $39,900-$47,600 dependent on experience. Excellent benefits, including full health benefits, and use of a car or mileage reimbursement & Sign On Bonus! Flexible scheduling with the opportunity to complete some work from home. May be eligible for loan forgiveness! Financial support may be available through grants if required to enroll in a Master’s degree program. Questions contact Tracy (719) 7752342 ext. 101 or tracyg@ecboces. org. To apply for this position, please visit our website ecboces.org and click on the “Jobs” page, click on the job you are interested in & then click on the grey button “Apply Online” at the bottom of the job listing. EOE
Teacher of the Visually Impaired/ Orientation and Mobility Specialist East Central BOCES is seeking a Part-Time (3.5 days/wk) Teacher of the Visually Impaired/Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the 202223 school year. This position requires working with multiple administrative units including East Central BOCES, Ft. Morgan, Santa Fe Trails BOCES, South East BOCES, North East BOCES and Sterling. Option to work 1 day a week for East Central BOCES only, if preferred. Requires Colorado Teaching License with an endorsement in Visual Impairment and Orientation and Mobility Specialist. Responsibilities include completing assessments, providing direct and indirect service & attending IEP meetings as needed. Opportunity for some services to be provided remotely. Salary: 3.5 days/wk-$31,018-$38,505, 1 day/wk $8,120-$10,080. Excellent Benefits including mileage reimbursement or use of a car. May be eligible for loan forgiveness and sign on bonus. To apply please complete a Certified Application, located on our website at ecboces.org under “Jobs” at the bottom of the page. Once completed, application can be sent to Tracy at tracyg@ecboces.org,. Questions contact Tracy at (719) 775-2342, ext. 101. EOE
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Garage and Estate Sales Garage Sales
Garage Sale / Estate Tool Sale Fri., May 27 & Sat., May 28, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., 11583 N. Settlers Drive, Parker. Cash only. Huge Annual Antique, Collectible & Horse Drawn Farm Equipment Sale
Horse Drawn Farm Equipment, Wood Wheel Wagons, Buggy, Steel Wheels, Misc. Farm Tons of Collectibles. Gas Pumps. Thurs-Sun June 2nd - June 5th 8:00am-4pm 10824 E Black Forest Dr Parker 80138 720-842-1716
Save the Date! Gigantic Garage Sale in the Pradera Golf Community Subdivision Friday & Saturday, June 3rd and 4th 8am-4pm Numerous homeowners in the Pradera community will be participating in this event Major cross streets into Pradera are Bayou Gulch and Parker Road, Parker 80134 Call Dotson Skaggs, Kentwood Company, 303-909-9350 for more information. Huge Moving Sale! Everything goes! Friday and Saturday May 27th & 28th 9am-3pm 281 October Place Castle Rock 80104
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Split & Delivered $350 a cord Delivery $50. Stacking $50 Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173
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Health & Beauty DENTAL INSURANCE - Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Covers 350 procedures. Real insurance - not a discount plan. Get your free dental info kit! 1-888-526-1060 www.dental50plus.com/58 #6258.
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To place a 25-word COSCAN Network ad in 91 Colorado newspapers for only $300, contact your local newspaper or email Colorado Press Association Network at rtoledo@colopress.net AT&T WIRELESS DIRECTV DIRECTV for $79.99/mo for 12 months with CHOICE Package. Watch your favorite live sports, news & entertainment anywhere. First 3 months of HBO Max, Cinemax, Showtime, Starz and Epix Included! Directv is #1 in Customer Satisfaction (JD Power & Assoc.) Some Restrictions apply.
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American Standard Walk-In Tubs. Buy from a brand you trust. Patented Quick-Drain® technology. 44 hydrotherapy jets. Lifetime warranty on tub and installation! FREE in-home consultation at your convenience. Limited time offer - $1,500 in savings includes FREE right-height toilet. Call: 1-855-785-8519
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Accounting Assistant and Legal Advertising Specialist Colorado Community Media is hiring a detail-oriented administrative specialist to assist in posting receivables and to schedule legal notices. The job would be full time in our business office reporting to the Business Manager. Job responsibilities include: • Post payments in our ad management software (will train in Account Scout). Create and maintain daily files. •Assist customers with questions on their balances and/or payments. •Take in orders for legal notices to publish in our weekly publications. Format and schedule orders properly for production and record-keeping purposes using ad management software. •Flow ad files onto pages for insertion into weekly publications using design software (will train in InDesign) •Proof pages to ensure accuracy •Act as customer service representative for both AR and legal notice publishing process Preferred skills: •Experience in accounts receivable preferable •Superior attention to detail •Ability to build and maintain solid customer relationships with professionalism and speed •Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs Once the candidate is fully trained this job can be performed part in-office (in Englewood) and part remote. Starting pay $15.00-$17.00/hour.
Applicants please send your resume to Audrey Brooks at abrooks@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0037 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/29/2022 10:06:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: CHRIS JON HAMMERBERG Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/1/2018 Recording Date of DOT: 6/5/2018 Reception No. of DOT: 2018033623 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $314,204.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $298,172.49 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 100, COTTONWOOD SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 17605 Ponderosa Ave, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 5/26/2022 Last Publication: 6/23/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/29/2022 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 20-024128 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2022-0037 First Publication: 5/26/2022 Last Publication: 6/23/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0030 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/14/2022 11:40:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: LARA M. NARDELL AND KEVIN L. NARDELL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, f/k/a The Bank of New York, successor in interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Inc., Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-5 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/17/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 3/22/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005024601 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $280,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $293,360.19 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower’s failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 37, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 84-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 2105 E Weatherstone Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 5/12/2022 Last Publication: 6/9/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/14/2022 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 15-008779 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2022-0030 First Publication: 5/12/2022 Last Publication: 6/9/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Larkspur NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0041 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/31/2022 2:15:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: PERRY L. ELLIOTT AND COLLETTE MARIE ELLIOTT Original Beneficiary: AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Towd Point Mortgage Trust 2017-1, U.S. Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/1/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 10/15/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004106480 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $274,700.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $190,960.93 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other
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violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: A TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 4, AND IN THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 9, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 9; THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREE 19 MINUTES 34 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST ¼ OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ A DISTANCE OF 934.97 FEET; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 1281.93 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST BOUNDARY OF MESA GRANDE SUBDIVISION; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID EASTERN BOUNDARY ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT A DISTANCE OF 314.08 FEET, SAID CURVE HAS A RADIUS OF 970.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 18 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 08 SECONDS TO A POINT OF TANGENT; THENCE NORTH 19 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 16 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EASTERN BOUNDARY AND ALONG SAID TANGENT A DISTANCE OF 359.77 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID EASTERN BOUNDARY ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT A DISTANCE OF 384.91 FEET, SAID CURVE HAS A RADIUS OF 585.16 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 37 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 16 SECONDS TO A POINT OF TANGENT; THENCE NORTH 18 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID TANGENT A DISTANCE OF 10.53 FEET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 74; THENCE NORTH 72 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 267.95 FEET; THENCE NORTH 63 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 34 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 981.51 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF AFORESAID SECTION 4; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 25 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EAST LINE A DISTANCE OF 678.60 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 11100 Haskell Creek Rd, Larkspur, CO 80118 The Deed of Trust was modified by a document recorded in Douglas County on 5/13/2021, Reception number 2021061896. Reason modified and any other modifications: Legal Description. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 5/26/2022 Last Publication: 6/23/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/31/2022 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ANNA JOHNSTON Colorado Registration #: 51978 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700 , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000009442807 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2022-0041 First Publication: 5/26/2022 Last Publication: 6/23/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE
Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0029 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/9/2022 10:59:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: Michael William Webster and Susan Webster Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for DSW Mortgage Inc, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/30/2017 Recording Date of DOT: 8/31/2017 Reception No. of DOT: 2017059411 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $403,750.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $357,857.47 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower’s failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust. **This loan has been modified through a Loan Modification Agreement recorded 5/21/2019 at Reception No. 2019027864 in the records of the Douglas County Clerk and Recorder, Colorado. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 12, BLOCK 10, MEADOWS FILING NO. 8, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 3531 Sawgrass Trail , Castle Rock, CO 80109 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 5/5/2022 Last Publication: 6/2/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
$430,711.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $422,817.00 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 1, BLOCK 5, OF THE MEADOWS FILING NO. 20, PHASE 2, AMENDMENT NO. 6, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 2976 Distant Rock Ave, Castle Rock, CO 80109 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 5/26/2022 Last Publication: 6/23/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/31/2022 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LYNN M. JANEWAY Colorado Registration #: 15592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 22-026497 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2022-0044 First Publication: 5/26/2022 Last Publication: 6/23/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 3/9/2022 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
PUBLIC NOTICE
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0042 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/31/2022 10:50:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.
AMANDA FERGUSON Colorado Registration #: 44893 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO11347 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2022-0029 First Publication: 5/5/2022 Last Publication: 6/2/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0044 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/31/2022 10:54:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: EVAN P BUCK Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR KBHS HOME LOANS, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/25/2020 Recording Date of DOT: 8/31/2020 Reception No. of DOT: 2020081661 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:
Original Grantor: RENEE BROOKS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR NATIONS LENDING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/30/2020 Recording Date of DOT: 5/6/2020 Reception No. of DOT: 2020037096 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $316,167.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $308,693.28 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 50, BLOCK 1, RED HAWK FILING NO. 1, LOT 1, BLOCK 8 - 4TH AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 1493 Ophir Rd, Castle Rock, CO 80109
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Public Notices NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 5/26/2022 Last Publication: 6/23/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/31/2022 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 22-027003
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2022-0031 First Publication: 5/12/2022 Last Publication: 6/9/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0038 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/29/2022 10:12:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: CURTIS G ANDERSON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/16/2017 Recording Date of DOT: 10/18/2017 Reception No. of DOT: 2017070838 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $309,195.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $289,340.10 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.
Legal Notice No. 2022-0042 First Publication: 5/26/2022 Last Publication: 6/23/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 22, BLOCK 2, VILLAGES AT CASTLE ROCK, FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. ACCOUNT NUMBER: R0333654.
PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0031 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/16/2022 10:33:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: Randy L. Fuselier and Sheila K. Fuselier Original Beneficiary: U.S. Bank National Association, ND Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. Bank National Association Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/27/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 3/26/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003039569 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $250,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $74,367.87 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 2, BLOCK 3, CASTLE PINES NORTH FILING NO. 22, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 7096 Cerney Cir, Castle Rock, CO 80108 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 5/12/2022 Last Publication: 6/9/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/16/2022 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ILENE DELL'ACQUA Colorado Registration #: 31755 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-22-911083-LL
Which has the address of: 619 North Bentley Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 5/26/2022 Last Publication: 6/23/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/29/2022 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 22-026873 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2022-0038 First Publication: 5/26/2022 Last Publication: 6/23/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0039 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/29/2022 10:46:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: IAN EVANS AND KRISTIN SMITH Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR HOME MORTGAGE ALLIANCE, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/13/2017 Recording Date of DOT: 6/14/2017 Reception No. of DOT: 2017039963 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $347,096.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $240,156.75 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower’s failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 8, BLOCK 5, ANTELOPE HEIGHTS FILING II, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 16429 E Hollow Horn Ave, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 5/26/2022 Last Publication: 6/23/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/29/2022 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 22-026890 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2022-0039 First Publication: 5/26/2022 Last Publication: 6/23/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0043 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/31/2022 10:52:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: ERIN L KEANEY Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. DBA NEW AMERICAN FUNDING, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/20/2019 Recording Date of DOT: 12/23/2019 Reception No. of DOT: 2019087979 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $421,720.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $413,395.80 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 5, BLOCK 2, THE MEADOWS FILING NO. 11, PARCEL 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 4221 Timber Hollow Loop, Castle Rock, CO 80109 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 5/26/2022
Last Publication: 6/23/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/31/2022 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LYNN M. JANEWAY Colorado Registration #: 15592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 22-026530
Recording Date of DOT: 6/2/2020 Reception No. of DOT: 2020047016 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $826,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $826,000.00 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make payments as required by the terms of the Commercial Promissory Note and Deed of Trust THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2022-0043 First Publication: 5/26/2022 Last Publication: 6/23/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 34, FOX HILL FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 2740 Morning Run Ct., Franktown, CO 80116
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0035
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
To Whom It May Concern: On 3/25/2022 2:56:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: DON M. ROOT Original Beneficiary: Athas Capital Group, Inc., a California Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for Verus Securitization Trust 2020-2 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/19/2019 Recording Date of DOT: 12/4/2019 Reception No. of DOT: 2019082796 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $377,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $369,658.88 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower’s failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 261, STERLING RANCH FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 8181 Saint Vrain Avenue, Littleton, CO 80125 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 5/19/2022 Last Publication: 6/16/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/28/2022 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: AMANDA FERGUSON Colorado Registration #: 44893 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO11455
First Publication: 5/19/2022 Last Publication: 6/16/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/28/2022 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOSEPH A. MURR Colorado Registration #: 14427 1999 BROADWAY, SUITE 3100 , DENVER, COLORADO 80202-4402 Phone #: 303.534.2277 X 17 Fax #: 303.534.1313 Attorney File #: 2670.045 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2022-0036 First Publication: 5/19/2022 Last Publication: 6/16/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0033 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/22/2022 9:28:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: AMY L GILPIN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BNC MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee for BNC Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-1 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/13/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 12/18/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006108070 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $429,267.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $280,014.89 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2022-0035 First Publication: 5/19/2022 Last Publication: 6/16/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 9, BLOCK 1, REATA NORTH FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
PUBLIC NOTICE Franktown NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0036 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/25/2022 3:09:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: T M Grace Builders, Inc Original Beneficiary: PFG Fund II, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PFG Fund II, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/27/2020
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.
Which has the address of: 12164 S Hidden Trail Ct, Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest
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Public Notices and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 5/19/2022 Last Publication: 6/16/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/22/2022 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LYNN M. JANEWAY Colorado Registration #: 15592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 19-023454 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Public Notice No. 2022-0033 First Publication: 5/19/2022 Last Publication: 6/16/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0032
NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0027 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/1/2022 8:31:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: TRENT R. RINKER AND PAMELA L. RINKER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN XS TRUST, SERIES 2006-GP4 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/15/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 5/22/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006042822 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $566,400.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $375,049.30 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 353, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-Y, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
To Whom It May Concern: On 3/18/2022 3:22:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.
Which has the address of: 11087 Shadowbrook Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130
Original Grantor: KIET NGUYEN Original Beneficiary: FIRSTBANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FIRSTBANK Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/19/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 6/20/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012044234 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $626,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $496,224.64
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for by the Deed of Trust and related loan documents and other violations of the Note and Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 19, HIGHLANDS RANCH – FILING NO. 118-N, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 10499 Sunshower Place, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 5/12/2022 Last Publication: 6/9/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/18/2022 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: TREVOR G. BARTEL Colorado Registration #: 40449 1601 19TH STREET, SUITE 1000, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 623-9000 Fax #: Attorney File #: 230403-00385 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2022-0032 First Publication: 5/12/2022 Last Publication: 6/9/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch
NOTICE OF SALE
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 4/28/2022 Last Publication: 5/26/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/1/2022 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ANNA JOHNSTON Colorado Registration #: 51978 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000009422411 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2022-0027 First Publication: 4/28/2022 Last Publication: 5/26/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
City and County PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 1.559 A Bill for an Ordinance to Release a Portion of the Slope Easement for Hess Road Associated with Pine Bluffs Filing 4, Amendment 1, Lot 3, Pursuant to Section 13.07.120(c)(5) of the Parker Municipal Code The Town of Parker Council adopted this Ordinance on May 16, 2022. The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the office of the Town Clerk, 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado. Chris Vanderpool, CMC, Town Clerk Legal Notice No. 942154 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Pres PUBLIC NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAWS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Park Meadows Vistas Promotional Association has requested the City Council of the City of Lone Tree, acting as the Local Licensing Authority, certify a promotional association and authorize a common consumption area within the Park Meadows Vistas, in and around the vicinity of 8437 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree, CO 80124. A Public Hearing on the application will be held at the Lone Tree Civic Center, Council Chambers, 8527 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree, CO 80124, on Tuesday,
June 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. A list of the directors and officers of the promotional association is available at the Lone Tree Municipal Building, 9220 Kimmer Drive, Suite 100, Lone Tree, CO 80124. Applicant: Park Meadows Vistas Promotional Association, 8433 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree, CO 80124 Date of Application: April 22, 2022 Legal Notice No. 942175 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 LEGAL NOTICE OF PROPOSED SCHOOL BUDGET Notice is hereby given that, at a properly noticed public meeting on May 24, 2022, a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Education of Douglas County School District RE-1, Douglas and Elbert Counties, Colorado, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, and has been filed in the principal administrative offices of the School District, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80104, and online at the Douglas County School District website at www.dcsdk12.org, where it is available for public inspection. Formal adoption of the proposed budget will be considered at the regular meeting of the Board of Education, at the Wilcox Administration Building, Castle Rock, Colorado on June 21, 2022, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Any person paying school taxes in said district may either at such June 21, 2022 meeting, or at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, file or register his/her objections thereto.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-808, C.R.S., that vacancies currently exist on the board of directors of the Rock Canyon Metropolitan District (“District”). Any qualified, eligible elector of the District interested in filling such vacancies and serving on the board of directors should file a Letter of Interest with the board of directors of the District on or before the close of business on June 6, 2022, at the District Management office. Forms of Letters of Interest are available and can be obtained from the Rock Canyon Metropolitan District, c/o Jessie Stamper at McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 592 4380. ROCK CANYON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By:/s/ Jessie Stamper, Secretary Legal Notice No. 942157 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OF LANTERNS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-2 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Lanterns Metropolitan District Nos. 1-2 (the “Districts”), Town of Castle Rock, Douglas County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-808, C.R.S., that one or more vacancies currently exist on the Boards of Directors of the Districts. Any qualified, eligible elector of the Districts interested in serving on the Boards of Directors for the Districts should file a Letter of Interest with the Boards by 5:00 p.m., on Monday, June 6, 2022.
Dated: May 24, 2022
Letters of Interest should be sent to Lanterns Metropolitan District Nos. 1-2, c/o WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122.
Sandy Maresh Board of Education Assistant Secretary
LANTERNS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-2
Legal Notice No. 942155 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: June 9, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
By:/s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law
Douglas County School District RE-1
PUBLIC NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAW OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, POSTINO WINE CAFE 1497 PARK CENTRAL DRIVE, LLC d/b/a POSTINO WINE CAFE has requested the Licensing Officials of Douglas County to grant a Beer and Wine Liquor License at the location of 1497 PARK CENTRAL DRIVE IN HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129. The Public Hearing on this application is to be held by the Douglas County Local Liquor Licensing Authority at 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80104 on Tuesday, JUNE 7, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. Date of Application: MAY 5, 2022 Officers: LAUREN BAILEY, MANAGER Legal Notice No. 942161 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 1.558 A Bill for an Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Right-of-Way Adjacent to Jordan Road Between Mainstreet and East Auburn Hills Place The Town of Parker Council adopted this Ordinance on May 16, 2022. The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the office of the Town Clerk, 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado. Chris Vanderpool, CMC, Town Clerk Legal Notice No. 942152 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 1.560 A Bill for an Ordinance to Amend Title 2 of the Parker Municipal Code by the Addition Thereto of a New Chapter 2.07 Concerning the Creation of the Parker Youth Commission The Town of Parker Council adopted this Ordinance on May 16, 2022. The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the office of the Town Clerk, 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado. Chris Vanderpool, CMC, Town Clerk Legal Notice No. 942153 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE OF VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ROCK CANYON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Rock Canyon Metropolitan District of Douglas County, Colorado.
Legal Notice No. 942126 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Highlands Ranch Metro District Owner 62 Plaza Drive Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 The Highlands Ranch Metro District is Requesting Proposals for the Service Center Parking Lot Maintenance project. The selected contractor shall provide all material, labor, equipment, and related miscellaneous construction items for the general maintenance of the asphalt parking lot. Work will include portions of mill and overlay, crack seal, seal coating and striping. Instructions may be obtained after 12:00 p.m. (Local Time) from the Highlands Ranch Metro District in electronic format from ewhite@highlandsranch. org. The deadline for Proposal submittals is 5:00 p.m. (Local Time) on May 31, 2022. Submit all inquiries to Ken Standen at Highlands Ranch Metro District, kstanden@highlandsranch.org For questions regarding this project, please contact the Project Manager, Ken Standen at kstanden@highlandsranch.org. Highlands Ranch Metro District Tammy Tucker, Director May 26, 2022 Legal Notice No. 942171 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Town of Castle Rock, Colorado Date: 2 May 2022 Project Title: Plum Creek Diversion Pump Station Project Contractor: RN Civil Construction 5975 South Quebec St., Suite 140 Centennial, CO 80111 Notice is hereby given that The Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on June 2, 2022, provided no claims are received.
Legal Notice No.942173 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with Matthew Hayes, Project Manager, Town of Castle Rock, 175 Kellogg Court, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109, on or before May 31, 2022.
Bids and Settlements PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Matthew Hayes, P.E. Project Manager
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., that on the 31st day of May, 2022 final settlement with COMMERCIAL FENCE & IRON WORKS will be made by the HIGHLANDS RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT for construction of the 2021/2022 Fence Replacement – Schedule A project, subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said facilities by the HIGHLANDS RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT.
Legal Notice No. 942086 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Any person, copartnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or the subcontractor, may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.
Project Title: ASR and Downhole Pumping Equipment
All such claims shall be filed with HIGHLANDS RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, 62 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129, with a copy forwarded to Tim Flynn, Attorney at Law, Collins Cole Flynn Winn &Ulmer, PLLC, 165 S. Union Boulevard, Suite 785, Lakewood, Colorado 80228. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such a verified statement or claim prior to such final settlement will release said HIGHLANDS RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, it's officers, agents and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim and for making payment for the said Contractor. HIGHLANDS RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
Contractor: Hydro Resources – Rocky Mountain 13027 Weld Cnty Rd, #C Fort Lupton, CO 80621 Notice is hereby given that The Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on June 10, 2022, provided no claims are received. Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with Heather Justus, Project Manager, Town of Castle Rock, 175 Kellogg Court, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109, on or before June 8, 2022. TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Heather Justus, P.G. Project Manager Legal Notice No. 942168 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: June 9, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
Legal Notice No. 942114 First Published: May 19, 2022 Last Published: May 26, 2022 Published in the Douglas County News-Press Pubic Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Town of Castle Rock Date: 5/9/22 Project Title: Plum Creek Parkway Widening and Roundabout Improvements Phase 1B Contractor: Jalisco International Inc. 6663 Colorado Blve Commerce City, CO 80022 Notice is hereby given that the Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on June 6, 2022, provided no claims are received. Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with the Public Works Director, Town of Castle Rock, 4175 Castleton Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109, on or before June 6, 2022. TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Andrew Focht, Project Manager-CIP
Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Town of Castle Rock, Colorado Date: 17 May 2022
INVITATION TO BID 2022 CHIP SEAL PAVING PROJECT Consolidated Bell Mountain Ranch Metropolitan District (CBMRMD) Douglas County, Colorado Bids will be received by the Consolidated Bell Mountain Ranch Metropolitan District for the subject 2022 Chip Seal Paving Project until 3 PM local time, Monday, 6 June 2022. Bids shall be submitted electronically to email: grantrusskaye@att.net prior to the above stated time and date. Bidders will receive confirmation that their bid has been received. Any Bids received after the stated time and date will not be opened. A summary of bid results will be emailed to all bidders. The work to be performed generally consists of chip sealing approx 23,650 SY of asphalt pavements at multiple locations on Bell Mountain Ranch. A location map of the various work sites is contained in the Contract Documents. The prospective work sites are open for inspection at any time. No formal pre-bid conference will be held. Bids shall be submitted on a lump sum basis as described in the Contract Documents. The value of this work is expected to be between $100,000 and $140,000. The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Electronic copies of the Contract Documents
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Public Notices for use in preparing Bids may be obtained from Russell Grant, President CBMRMD, phone 720878-5383, e-mail: grant-russkaye@att.net, any time after 17 June 2022. The Bidder to whom a Contract is awarded will be required to furnish a Performance, Payment and Warranty Bond guaranteeing faithful performance. No Bids may be withdrawn within a period of forty-five (45) days after the date Bids are opened. CONSOLIDATED BELL MOUNTAIN RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Russell Grant, President Legal Notice No. 942172 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Ste. 2009 Castle Rock, CO 80109 Plaintiff: HIGHLANDS RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation, Defendants: AMY M. WEBB; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; DAVE GILL AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE AND TREASURER FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION. Attorneys for Plaintiff: WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP Wendy E. Weigler, #28419 Address: 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 Phone Number: (303) 863-1870 Case Number: 2022CV030099 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: AMY M. WEBB You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of the summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice. This is an action for judicial foreclosure of assessment liens in and to the real properties situated in Douglas County, Colorado, more particularly described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof. Dated: March 24, 2022. WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, L.L.P. /s/: Wendy E. Weigler By: Wendy E. Weigler, #28419 This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(h), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure Exhibit A Lot 15, Block 2, Highlands Ranch - Filing No. 89-A, County of Douglas, State of Colorado Also known as: 8898 Chestnut Hill Court, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130. Legal Notice No. 941997 First Publication: April 28, 2022 Last Publication: May 12, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Misc. Private Legals Public Notice IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY AT CLARKSVILLE NON RESIDENT NOTICE CASE NUMBER: DI 22-71 IN RE: Complaint for Divorce You are ordered to appear and defend a civil action filed against you entitled MAKAYLA AUSTIN vs. WILLIAM RAY AUSTIN which has been filed in Chancery Court, Montgomery County, Tennessee, and your defense must be made within thirty (30) days from the date of the last publication of this notice, which shall be published for four (4) consecutive weeks in The Colorado Community Media and send a copy to the Wife’s attorney at the address listed below. In case of your failure to defend this action by the above date, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Ordered 04/22/2022 Judge Ted A. Crozier Jr. Attorney for Wife: Katie B. Klinghard 412 Franklin Street, Clarksville, TN 37040 931-919-5060 Legal Notice No. 942050 First Publication: May 5, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
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: BRUCE T KAJI, SETSUO ITO, STAN ROLLINS, STANFORD ROLLINS & MARGUERITE KYLE - OCCUPANT - MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC COTA RESOURCES INC - BRUCE T KAJI AKA BRUCE T KAJI SETSUO - SETSUO ITO AKA SETSUO D ITO AKA SETSUO N ITO AKA SETSUO T ITO AKA ITO SETSUO - STAN ROLLINS AKA STANFORD ROLLINS - MARGUERITE KYLE - JOHN E CAVEY JR AKA JOHN EDWARD CAVEY AKA JOHN EDWARD CAVEY JR You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 1st day of November 2018 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: 1/2 MIN INT IN S1/2S1/2 17-6-66 TOTAL = 160 AM/L MIN INT = 80 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2017. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of BRUCE T KAJI, SETSUO ITO, STAN ROLLINS, STANFORD ROLLINS & MARGUERITE KYLE for said year 2017 That said MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC on the 26th day of December 2021 the present holder of said certificate, 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 at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 8th day of September 2022 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 26th day of May 2022 /s/ David Gill County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No. 942160 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: June 9, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice District Court Douglas County, Colorado Court 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock CO 80701 Plaintiff(s) Petitioner(s): JASMINE NATOSHA MCGARVEY v. Defendant(s) /Respondent(s): GREG FOWLER: JASMINE MCGARVEY Address: 16351 Parkside Dr Parker, CO 80134. Phone Number: (505) 238-5090 Email jmcgarvey33@gmail.com ; Case Number: 2022DR30222 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35* days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35* days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice. This is an action: Allocation of Parental Responsibilities Dated: March 28th, 2022 Jasmine Natosha McGarvey Plaintiff(s) *Rule 12(a), C.R.C.P., allows -35 days for answer or response where service of process is by publication. However, under various statutes, a different response time is set forth; e.g., 38-6-104, C.R.S. (eminent domain); 38-36-121, C.R.S. (Torrens registration). Legal Notice No. 942089 First Publication: May 12, 2022 May 19, 2022; May 26, 2022; June 2, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice 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: MERRION FAMILY PARTNERSHIP AKA MERRION FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP - MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC - FIG CO19 LLC - OCCUPANT - MERRION FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AKA MERRION FAMILY PARTNERSHIP - REGISTERED AGENT J GREGORY MERRION MERRION FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP - GENERAL PARTNER MICHAEL K MERRION MERRION FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP - GENERAL PARTNER RITA V
MERRION MERRION FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP - GENERAL PARTNER T GREGORY MERRION AKA THOMAS GREGORY MERRION MERRION FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 1st day of November 2018 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: TR IN NE1/4 14 & IN SE1/4 11-7-66 2.87 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2017. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of MERRION FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP for said year 2017 That said MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC on the 26th day of December 2022 the present holder of said certificate, 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 at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 8th day of September 2022 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 26th day of May 2022 /s/ David Gill County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No. 942159 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: June 9, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Water Court Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO APRIL 2022 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of APRIL 2022 for each County affected. ______ 2022CW3065 PREVIOUS CASE NO. 13CW3064 - PARKER WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT, 18100 E. Woodman Drive, Parker, Colorado 80134 (Please address all correspondence and inquiries regarding this matter to Applicant’s attorney: Robert F.T. Krassa, Krassa & Miller, LLC 2300 Canyon Blvd., Ste. 2, Boulder, CO 80302, 303-442-2156. APPLICATION FOR FINDING OF REASONABLE DILIGENCE AND TO MAKE PARTLY ABSOLUTE DOUGLAS COUNTY. Names of Structures: Lake Gulch Reservoir, Lake Gulch Aqueduct, Rueter-Hess Reservoir and Newlin Gulch Aqueduct No. 2. 3. Describe conditional water right giving the following from the Referee's Ruling and Judgment and Decree: a. Date of Original Decree: April 1, 1998. Case 85CW448(B), District Court, Water Division No. 1. Previous diligence decrees entered June 14, 2007 in Case 04CW109 and April 8, 2016 in Case 13CW3064 in said Court. Alternate points of diversion and storage confirmed in decree entered October 13, 2010 in Case 04CW348 in said Court. b. Location of structures: Lake Gulch Reservoir (original location). Location as originally decreed in said Case 85CW448(B): The axis of the dam generally follows the south section lines of Sections 22 and 23, Township 8 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M. in Douglas County, Colorado. The west abutment of the dam is approximately 100 feet west of the southeast corner of said Section 22, and the east abutment of the dam is approximately 1900 feet east of the southeast corner of said Section 22. Rueter-Hess Reservoir (alternate location for Lake Gulch Reservoir water storage right). Alternate storage location at Rueter Hess Reservoir formerly known as Newlin Gulch Reservoir, as decreed in said Case 04CW348: The axis of the dam intersects the thread of Newlin Gulch at a point in the SE/4SW/4 of Section 30, Township 6 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M. in Douglas County, Colorado, which point is approximately 98 feet north of the south section line and 2348 feet east of the west section line of said Section 30. The northwest abutment of the dam is in the SE/4SE/4 of Section 25, Township 6 South, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., approximately 1026 feet west of the east section line, and approximately 708 feet north of the south section line, of said Section 25. The southeast abutment of the dam is in the NE/4SE/4 Section 31, Township 6 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., approximately 4227 feet east of the west section line and 2950 feet south of the north section line, of said Section 31. Lake Gulch Aqueduct (original location): Location as originally decreed in said Case 85CW448(B): point of diversion is on the west bank of Cherry Creek in the SE 1/4 NE 1/4 Section 1, Township 9 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., at a point approximately 1100 feet west of the east section line, and 1800 feet south of the north section line, of said Section 1. Said ditch, pipe or tunnel thence runs in a northwesterly direction approximately 9500 feet to said Lake Gulch Reservoir. Newlin Gulch Aqueduct No. 2 (alternate location for Lake Gulch Aqueduct to store water out of Cherry Creek mainstem). Alternate location at Newlin Gulch Aqueduct No. 2 as decreed in said Case 04CW348 takes water from the surface flows of Cherry Creek by means of a low diversion dam or weir and suitable pumps and pipelines. Said diversion dam intersects the thread of Cherry Creek in the SE/4NW/4 of Section 3, Township 7 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M. in Douglas County at a point approximately 2090 feet south of the north section line of said Section 3, and approximately 1870 feet east of the west section line of said Section 3. This location was adjusted from the location originally decreed in Case 85CW448(A), by decree of this court dated April 21, 2005 in Case 99CW226. c . Sources of Water: Cherry Creek and its tributaries, including the tributary stream known as Lake Gulch. d. Date of Appropriation: March 20, 1985 e. Amounts: Lake Gulch Reservoir - 23,410 acre feet (conditional), with right to fill and refill , but
not more than 24,130 acre feet of water may be placed into storage in any calendar year under this priority in Newlin (now Rueter-Hess) and Lake Gulch Reservoirs. The decreed diversion rate for Lake Gulch Aqueduct is 10,000 cubic feet per second (conditional). 4. Integrated System. The said decree in Case 04CW348 provides at paragraph 119 that: Parker's water rights and each of the water rights and structures which now and in the future will provide augmentation, substitution replacement and exchange supplies under this decree collectively comprise an integrated system of water rights and structures under Sec. 37-92301(4)(b), C.R.S. Work performed and effort or costs expended by Parker on any water rights or structures which are part of its integrated water system shall, for the purposes of demonstrating reasonable diligence in future proceedings involving all water rights described herein, be considered to be diligence on all features of Parker’s entire integrated water supply system. The original decree for Parker’s reservoir project as entered by this Court on June 12, 1996 in Case 85CW448(A) has similar provisions at paragraphs 16(a) and 21. Those provisions were integrated into the bifurcated Lake Gulch Reservoir decree entered in Case 85CW448(B) as stated in paragraph 5 of that decree. As part of that integrated water supply system, the Lake Gulch water right was made an alternate point of diversion at Newlin Gulch Aqueduct No.2 for storage at RueterHess Reservoir in said Case 04CW348. As such, the work and expenditures set out in the following paragraph of this Application applies to work associated with the Lake Gulch water right, even if not the original location of Lake Gulch Reservoir and Lake Gulch Aqueduct. 5. Provide a detailed outline of what has been done toward completion or for completion of appropriation and application of water to a beneficial use as conditionally decreed, including expenditures: During the diligence period, Parker has taken the following steps toward completion of the appropriation. a. Capital Improvements. During the diligence period the following capital improvements were made to Parker’s water system for a total of over $ 137 million: Ridgegate 42" water main, Canyons 36" water main, water treatment plant and various other building improvements, Canyons Well Facility, Ridgegate Well Facility and numerous water main, fire hydrant and other infrastructure. All of these improvements increased Parker’s ability to utilize the subject water rights. b. Water Court Proceedings. Parker has participated as an Opposer in various water court applications of others as necessary to protect the subject water rights. c. Work Specific to original Lake Gulch Reservoir Site: During the diligence period, Parker has updated its ownership information regarding land to be occupied by Lake Gulch Reservoir and the Lake Gulch Aqueduct, and has done preliminary evaluations of regionally beneficial site acquisition alternatives for the original Lake Gulch Reservoir and Aqueduct locations. d. Parker has in all respects diligently worked toward completing the appropriations and placing the subject conditional water rights to beneficial use. 6. Claim to make absolute in part: a. Date water stored under the Lake Gulch Reservoir storage right as the alternate place of diversion and storage as provided in Case 04CW348: November 1, 2015 through October 30, 2016. Amounts stored during that water year: 6,481 acre feet. Maximum daily diversion to storage under the Lake Gulch Reservoir storage right through Newlin Gulch Aqueduct No. 2 (“NGA2") was 53.69 c.f.s. on April 22, 2016. b. Supporting evidence showing that Parker diverted water in-priority and applied such water to beneficial uses: a summary of the water system records showing the in-priority diversion and storage is attached as Exhibit A. c. The water was applied to beneficial use in Parker’s service area. 7. Names and addresses of owners of the land upon which any new diversion or storage structure or modification to any existing diversion or storage structure is or will be constructed or upon which water is or will be stored: Harmony Land and Cattle LLC, P.O. Box 714, Encampment, WY 82325, Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners, 1127 Sherman St Ste 300, Denver, CO 80203; Dilita R Rodriguez Trust, 7024 Pelican Bay Blvd Apt 401, Naples, FL 34108. THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of JUNE 30, 2022 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk. Legal Notice No. 942146 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO APRIL 2022 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of APRIL 2022 for each County affected. ______ 2022CW3064 (2012CW296) TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK, Attn: Mark Marlowe, Director of Castle Rock Water, 175 Kellogg Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109, (720) 733-6000, mmarlowe@crgov.com. Serve all pleadings on: Madoline Wallace-Gross and Anthony J. Basile, Lyons Gaddis, P.C., P.O. Box 978, Longmont, CO 80502-0978, (303)7769900, mwg@lyonsgaddis.com; abasile@lyonsgaddis.com. APPLICATION FOR FINDING OF REASONABLE DILIGENCE AND TO MAKE CONDITIONAL WATER RIGHTS PARTIALLY ABSOLUTE IN DOUGLAS AND JEFFERSON
COUNTIES. 2. Original Decree for All Conditional Water Rights in this Application: Case No. 12CW296, District Court, Water Division No. 1, entered April 19, 2016. 3. Request for Findings of Reasonable Diligence and Findings of Partial Absolute for Conditional Rights of Exchanges and Conditional Surface Water Rights. 3.1. Structures Used in the Operation of Conditional Exchanges and Surface Water Rights: Unless specified herein, all structures are located in Douglas County, Colorado. 3.1.1. Castle Pines Diversion Point S-1: Located in SE 1/4 SW 1/4 Section 21, T. 7 S., R. 67 W., 6th P.M., 20 feet from the south section line and 1530 feet from the west section line. The UTM coordinates are NAD 83, Zone 13, Easting: 508617.3, Northing: 4363495.8. 3.1.2. Castle Pines Diversion Point S-2: Located in NE 1/4 SW 1/4 Section 20, T. 7 S., R. 67 W., 6th P.M., 2540 feet from the south section line and 2590 feet from the west section line. The UTM coordinates are NAD 83, Zone 13, Easting: 507353.8, Northing: 4364228.7. 3.1.3. Castle Rock Surface Diversion No. 1: Located in the SW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 2, T. 8 S., R. 67 W., 6th P.M. 2083 feet from the north section line and 1086 feet from the west section line. The UTM coordinates are NAD 83, Zone 13, Easting: 511689, Northing: 4359580. 3.1.4. Castle Rock Surface Diversion No. 2: Located in the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 Section 21, T. 7 S., R. 67 W., 6th P.M., 791 feet from the south section line and 45 feet from the west section line. The UTM coordinates are NAD 83, Zone 13, Easting: 508165, Northing: 4363735. 3.1.5. Castle Rock Surface Diversion No. 3: Located in NW 1/4 SE 1/4 Section 20, T. 7 S., R. 67 W., 6th P.M., 1602 feet from the south section line and 1678 feet from the east section line. The UTM coordinates are NAD 83, Zone 13, Easting: 507640, Northing: 4363956. 3.1.6. Plum Creek Diversion: Located in the NE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 15, T. 7 S., R. 68 W., 6th P.M. 760 feet from the east section line and 1672 feet from the south section line. The UTM coordinates for the Plum Creek Diversion as decreed in Case No. 05CW270 are Latitude 39 26’ 21.66” North, Longitude 104 58’ 57.89” West, Zone 13, Easting 501485, Northing 4365534. 3.1.7. Chatfield Reservoir: An existing onchannel reservoir formed by Chatfield Dam located on the mainstem of the South Platte River. The right abutment of the dam is located in Douglas County, in Sections 6 and 7, T. 6 S., R. 68 W. of the 6th P.M. The UTM coordinates are NAD 83, Zone 13, Easting: 496384, Northing: 4376631. The left abutment of the dam is located in Jefferson County, in Section 1, T. 6 S., R. 69 W. of the 6th P.M. The UTM coordinates are NAD 83, Zone 13, Easting: 494078, Northing: 4379100. 3.1.8. Plum Creek Water Reclamation Authority (“PCWRA”) Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfall: Located in SW 1/4 SW 1/4 Section 21, T. 7 S., R. 67 W., 6th P.M., 770 feet from the south section line and 100 feet from the west section line. The UTM coordinates are NAD 83, Zone 13, Easting: 508172.0, Northing: 4363729.0. 3.1.9. Plum Creek Reservoir Outlet: Located in the NW 1/4 SW 1/4 Section 20, T. 7 S., R. 67 W., 6th P.M., 2,500 feet from the south section line, 500 feet from the west section line. The UTM coordinates are NAD 83, Zone 13, Easting: 506953.1, Northing: 436835.3. CONDITIONAL RIGHTS OF APPROPRIATIVE EXCHANGE 4. Descriptions of Conditional Exchanges: The conditional rights of appropriative exchange are depicted on the map attached hereto as EXHIBIT A. 4.1. Chatfield Reservoir to Castle Rock Surface Diversion No. 1 Exchanges; 4.2. Confluence of East and West Plum Creeks to Castle Pines Diversion Point S-1 Exchanges; 4.3. PCWRA Wastewater Treatment Outfall to Castle Pines Diversion Point S-1 Exchange; 4.4. Plum Creek Reservoir Outlet to Castle Pines Diversion Point S-1 Exchanges; 4.5. Confluence of East and West Plum Creeks to Castle Rock Surface Diversion No. 1 Exchanges; 4.6. PCWRA Wastewater Treatment Outfall to Castle Rock Surface Diversion No. 1 Exchange; 4.7. Plum Creek Reservoir Outlet to Castle Rock Surface Diversion No. 1 Exchanges; and 4.8. Chatfield Reservoir to Castle Rock Surface Diversion No. 1 Exchanges. 5. Chatfield Reservoir to Castle Rock Surface Diversion No. 1 Exchanges. 5.1. Downstream Terminus: Chatfield Reservoir described in paragraph 3.1.7. 5.2. Upstream Termini: Plum Creek Diversion, Castle Pines Diversion Points S-1 and S-2 and Castle Rock Surface Diversion Nos. 1, 2 and 3 described in paragraphs 3.1.1. to 3.1.5. 5.3. Sources of Substitute Supply: Any water or water rights owned, leased or otherwise available to Applicant and lawfully stored in Chatfield Reservoir, including but not limited to the following: 5.3.1. Effluent: Applicant’s effluent discharged from the PCWRA Outfall and stored in Chatfield Reservoir consisting of the following sources: 1) nontributary groundwater and fully-augmented not nontributary groundwater described in EXHIBIT B; and 2) Applicant’s deliveries from the Water Infrastructure System Efficiency (“WISE”) project described in EXHIBITS C and D, limited to 10,000 acre-feet over a 10-year period; 3) consumptive use credits from the Noe Ranch and Douglas Park Water Rights described in paragraph 5.3.3. and EXHIBIT E, to the extent such credits were not fullyconsumed in the first use; and 4) water diverted under Castle Rock Surface Diversion Nos. 1 and 2 described in paragraphs 13 and 14. 5.3.2. Storage Right: 2,000 acre-feet, conditional, of water stored in priority pursuant to Applicant’s Chatfield Reservoir storage water right, which was decreed for all municipal uses in Case No. 89CW169, District Court, Water Division No. 1, entered on July 25, 1991, with an appropriation date of November 6, 1989. 5.3.3. Consumptive Use Credits: Consumptive use credits stored in Chatfield Reservoir pursuant to Applicant’s decree in Case No. 09CW166, District Court, Water Division No. 1, as described in EXHIBIT E, attributable to the 1) High Line Ditch Water Rights; 2) Noe Ranch Water Rights; 3) Douglas Park Water Rights; and 4) Ball Ditch Water Rights. 5.4 Amount of Exchange: 15 cfs combined total for all exchanges decreed, conditional. These exchanges may be operated up to a maximum of 2,000 acrefeet annually total and 32,200 acre-feet over a 20-year period in combination with the exchanges described in paragraph 12. 5.5 Date of Appropriation: December 18, 2012. 5.6 Decreed Uses of Exchanged Water: Direct use or storage for municipal, augmentation, replacement and exchange. 5.7 Claim to Make Absolute: 5.7.1 Flow Rate: 2.58 cfs, ABSOLUTE, of 15 cfs. 5.7.2 Uses: All decreed uses described in paragraph 5.6. 5.7.3 Date applied to beneficial use: April 19, 2022. 5.7.4 Evidence of Absolute Claim: See EXHIBIT F. 6. Confluence of East and West Plum Creeks to Castle Pines Diversion Point S-1 Exchanges. 6.1. Downstream Terminus: Confluence of East and West Plum Creeks in the SW 1/4 NE 1/4
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Public Notices Section 23, T. 7 S., R. 68 W., 6th P.M. 6.2. Upstream Termini: Castle Pines Diversion Points S-1 and S-2 described in paragraphs 3.1.1. to 3.1.2. 6.3. Sources of Substitute Supply: Consumptive Use Credits from Douglas Park Water Rights described in paragraph 5.3.3 and EXHIBIT E. 6.4. Amount of Exchange: 2.02 cfs combined total for all exchanges, conditional. 6.5. Combined Amount of Exchange: These exchanges may be operated up to a rate of 2.02 cfs total and a maximum of 452 acre-feet per year total in combination with the exchanges described in paragraph 9. 6.6. Date of Appropriation: December 18, 2012. 6.7. Decreed Uses of Exchanged Water: Direct use or storage for municipal, augmentation, replacement and exchange. 6.8. Claim to Make Absolute: Not applicable. 7. PCWRA Treatment Wastewater Treatment Outfall to Castle Pines Diversion Point S-1 Exchange. 7.1. Downstream Terminus: PCWRA Outfall described in paragraph 3.1.8. 7.2. Upstream Terminus: Castle Pines Diversion Point S-1 described in paragraph 3.1.1. 7.3. Sources of Substitute Supply: Applicant’s fully-consumable, reusable effluent derived from the following sources: 1) nontributary groundwater and fully-augmented not nontributary groundwater described in EXHIBIT B; and 2) deliveries from the WISE project described in EXHIBITS C and D, limited to 10,000 acre-feet over a 10-year period; 3) consumptive use credits from the Noe Ranch and Douglas Park Water Rights described in paragraph 5.3.3. and EXHIBIT E, to the extent such credits were not fully-consumed in the first use; and 4) water diverted under Castle Rock Surface Diversion Nos. 1 and 2 described in paragraphs 13 and 14. 7.4. Amount of Exchange: 10.8 cfs, conditional. This exchange may be operated up to a rate of 10.8 cfs and a maximum of 7,819 acre-feet annually and 112,900 acre-feet over a 20-year period in combination with the exchange described in paragraph 10. 7.5. Date of Appropriation: December 18, 2012. 7.6. Decreed Uses of Exchanged Water: Direct use or storage for municipal, augmentation, replacement and exchange. 7.7. Claim to Make Absolute: Not applicable. 8. Plum Creek Reservoir Outlet to Castle Pines Diversion Point S-1 Exchanges. 8.1. Downstream Terminus: Plum Creek Reservoir Outlet described in paragraph 3.1.9. 8.2. Upstream Terminus: Castle Pines Diversion S-1 and Castle Pines Diversion S-2 described in paragraphs 3.1.1. and 3.1.2. 8.3. Source of Substitute Supply: Any water or water rights owned, leased or otherwise available to Applicant and lawfully stored in Plum Creek Reservoir, including but not limited to the following: 8.3.1. Effluent described in paragraph 5.3.1. 8.3.2. Consumptive use credits from High Line, Noe Ranch, and Douglas Park Water Rights described in paragraph 5.3.3. and EXHIBIT E, and stored in Plum Creek Reservoir. 8.4. Amount of Exchange: 15 cfs, conditional. These exchanges may be operated up to a rate of 15 cfs and a maximum of 800 acre-feet annually total and an amount equal to 20 times Applicant’s storage capacity in Plum Creek Reservoir (acre-feet) over a 20-year period in combination with the exchanges described in paragraph 11. 8.5. Date of Appropriation: December 18, 2012. 8.6. Decreed Uses of Exchanged Water: Direct use or storage for municipal, augmentation, replacement and exchange. 8.7. Claim to Make Absolute: Not applicable. 9. Confluence of East and West Plum Creeks to Castle Rock Surface Diversion No. 1 Exchanges. 9.1. Downstream Terminus: Confluence of East and West Plum Creeks described in paragraph 6.1. 9.2. Upstream Termini: Castle Rock Surface Diversion Nos. 1, 2 and 3 described in paragraphs 3.1.3. to 3.1.5. 9.3. Sources of Substitute Supply: Consumptive use credits associated with Douglas Park water rights described in paragraph 5.3.3. and EXHIBIT E. 9.4. Amount of Exchange: 2.02 cfs combined total for all exchanges, conditional. 9.5. Date of Initiation of Appropriation: August 20, 2013. 9.6. Decreed Uses of Exchanged Water: Direct use or storage for municipal, augmentation, replacement and exchange. 9.7. Claim to Make Absolute: 9.7.1. Flow Rate: 1.84 cfs, ABSOLUTE, of 2.02 cfs. 9.7.2. Uses: All decreed uses described in paragraph 9.6. 9.7.3. Date applied to beneficial use: June 1, 2019. 9.7.4. Evidence of Absolute Claim: See EXHIBIT F. 10. PCWRA Wastewater Treatment Outfall to Castle Rock Surface Diversion No. 1 Exchange. 10.1. Downstream Terminus: PCWRA Outfall described in paragraph 3.1.8. 10.2. Upstream Termini: Castle Rock Surface Diversion No. 1 described in paragraph 3.1.3. 10.3. Source of Substitute Supply: Effluent described in paragraph 7.3. 10.4. Amount of Exchange: 10.8 cfs, conditional. 10.5. Combined Amount of Exchange: This exchange may be operated up to a rate of 10.8 cfs and a maximum of 7,819 acre-feet annually total and 112,900 acre-feet over a 20-year period in combination with the exchange described in paragraph 7. 10.6. Date of Initiation of Appropriation: August 20, 2013. 10.7. Decreed Uses of Exchanged Water: Direct use or storage for municipal, augmentation, replacement and exchange. 10.8. Claim to Make Absolute: 10.8.1. Flow Rate: 4.03 cfs, ABSOLUTE, of 10.8 cfs. 10.8.2. Uses: All decreed uses described in paragraph 10.7. 10.8.3. Date applied to beneficial use: May 6, 2018. 10.8.4. Evidence of Absolute Claim: See EXHIBIT F. 11. Plum Creek Reservoir Outlet to Castle Rock Surface Diversion No. 1 Exchanges. 11.1. Downstream Terminus: Plum Creek Reservoir Outlet described in paragraph 3.1.9. 11.2. Upstream Termini: Castle Rock Surface Diversion Nos. 1, 2, and 3 described in paragraphs 3.1.3. to 3.1.5. 11.3. Sources of Substitute Supply: Water stored in Plum Creek Reservoir described in paragraph 8.3. 11.4. Amount of Exchange: 15.0 cfs, conditional. 11.5. Combined Amount of Exchange: These exchanges may be operated at a rate up to 15 cfs and up a maximum of 800 acre-feet annually and an amount equal to 20 times Applicant’s storage capacity in Plum Creek Reservoir (acre-feet) over a 20-year period in combination with the exchanges described in paragraph 8. 11.6. Date of Initiation of Appropriation: August 20, 2013. 11.7. Decreed Uses of Exchanged Water: Direct use or storage for municipal, augmentation, replacement and exchange. 11.8. Claim to Make Absolute: Not applicable. 12. Chatfield Reservoir to Castle Rock Surface Diversion No. 1 Exchanges. 12.1. Downstream Termini: Chatfield Reservoir described in paragraph 3.1.7. 12.2. Upstream Termini: Plum Creek Diversion, Castle Pines Diversion Points S-1 and S-2 and Castle Rock Surface Diversion Nos. 1, 2 and 3 described in paragraphs 3.1.1. to 3.1.5. 12.3. Sources of Substitute Supply: Water stored in Chatfield Reservoir as described in paragraph 5.3. 12.4. Amount of Exchange: 15 cfs combined total for all exchanges, conditional. 12.5. Com-
bined Amount of Exchange: These exchanges may be operated up to a maximum of 2,000 acrefeet annually total and 32,200 acre-feet over a 20-year period in combination with the exchanges described in paragraph 5. 12.6. Date of Initiation of Appropriation: August 31, 2015. 12.7. Decreed Uses of Exchanged Water: Direct use or storage for municipal, augmentation, replacement and exchange. 12.8. Claim to Make Absolute: Not applicable. CONDITIONAL SURFACE WATER RIGHTS 13. Castle Rock Surface Diversion No. 1. 13.1. Legal Description of Structure: Castle Rock Surface Diversion No. 1 described in paragraph 3.1.3. 13.2. Source: East Plum Creek. 13.3. Amount: 30.0 cfs, conditional. 13.4. Date of Appropriation: August 31, 2015. 13.5. Decreed Uses: Direct use or storage for municipal, augmentation, replacement and exchange, with the right to use, reuse and successively use the return flows to extinction. 13.6. Claim to Make Absolute in Part: 13.6.1. Flow Rate: 4.52 cfs, ABSOLUTE, of 30 cfs. 13.6.2. Uses: All decreed uses described in paragraph 13.5. 13.6.3. Date applied to beneficial use: May 22, 2019. 13.6.4. Evidence of Absolute Claim: See EXHIBIT F. 14. Castle Rock Surface Diversion No. 2. 14.1. Legal Description of Structure: Castle Rock Surface Diversion No. 2 described in paragraph 3.1.4. 14.2. Legal Descriptions of Alternate Points of Diversion: 14.2.1. Castle Rock Surface Diversion No. 3 described in paragraph 3.1.5. 14.2.2. Castle Pines Diversion Point S-1 described in paragraph 3.1.1. 14.2.3. Castle Pines Diversion Point S-2 described in paragraph 3.1.2. 14.3. Source: East Plum Creek. 14.4. Amount: 30.0 cfs, conditional, cumulative with all alternate points of diversion. 14.5. Date of Appropriation: August 31, 2015. 14.6. Decreed Uses: Direct use or storage for municipal, augmentation, replacement and exchange, with the right to use, reuse and successively use the return flows to extinction. 14.7. Claim to Make Absolute: Not applicable. 15. Provide a detailed outline of what has been done toward completion or for completion of the appropriation and application of water to a beneficial use as conditionally decreed, including expenditures: During the relevant diligence period, from April 2016 to April 2022, Applicant has incurred more than $104 million to conduct the following work specific to these conditional water rights, which are portions of Applicant’s integrated system, as that term is used in C.R.S. § 37-92-301(4) (b): 15.1. Designed and constructed Castle Rock Diversion 1 at a cost of approximately $750,000. 15.2. Completed the following work related to the Plum Creek Water Purification Facility: 15.2.1. Designed and constructed the Plum Creek Water Purification Facility with a treatment capacity of 4 MGD at a cost of approximately $17,600,000. 15.2.2. Purchased and installed an additional Pall membrane equipment rack with a treatment capacity of 2 MGD at a cost of approximately $1,006,000. 15.2.3. Conducted a Plum Creek Water Purification Facility Planning Study with Jar testing at a cost of approximately $20,000. 15.2.4. Created a Basis of Design Report for the Plum Creek Water Purification Facility advanced treatment project (including biologically active carbon (BAC) filtration system) at a cost of approximately $87,000. 15.2.5. Hired consultants for negotiating and implementing contracts related to the advanced treatment project at a cost of approximately $25,000. 15.2.6. Completed pilot testing related to the advanced treatment project, including BAC filtration, as required by Colorado Department of Health and the Environment at a cost of approximately $200,000. 15.2.7. Began design of the Plum Creek Water Purification Facility’s advanced treatment at a cost of approximately $1,300,000. 15.2.8. Began construction of the Plum Creek Water Purification Facility’s advanced treatment at a cost of approximately $30,000,000. 15.2.9. Relocated generator from PS Miller Water Treatment Plant to Plum Creek Water Purification Facility at a cost of approximately $120,000. 15.2.10. Conducted an aquifer storage and recovery pilot study associated with Plum Creek Water Purification Facility at a cost of approximately $500,000. 15.3. Conducted studies, designed and constructed the expansion to Plum Creek Water Reclamation Authority’s Wastewater Treatment Plant at a cost of approximately $31,000,000. 15.4. Completed the following work related to Plum Creek Diversion and Castle Rock Reservoir No. 1 (also known as Sedalia Reservoir). 15.4.1. Purchased and designed upgrades to the Plum Creek Diversion and Castle Rock Reservoir No. 1 (also known as Sedalia Reservoir) at a cost of approximately $10,500,000. 15.4.2. The Town spent approximately $10,400,000 on the design and construction of the Plum Creek Diversion’s pump station. 15.4.3. The Town spent approximately $100,000 maintaining and upgrading the Plum Creek Diversion. 15.4.4. The Town spent approximately $170,000 maintaining and upgrading the Ravenna Pump Station and Pipeline. 15.4.5. The Town spent approximately $28,000 maintaining the Castle Rock Reservoir No. 1 (fka Sutton Reservoir). 15.5. Participated in the Chatfield Storage Reallocation Project at a cost of approximately $2,600,000. 15.6. The Town diverted the water rights described above. 15.7. Began and/or continued to oppose applications that could injure Applicant’s water rights, including these water rights, in Case Nos. 16CW3112, 16CW3138, 17CW3122, 17CW3176, 18CW3038, 18CW3039, 18CW3056, 18CW3066, 18CW320618CW3232, 19CW3211, 19CW3253, 20CW3005, 20CW3031, 20CW3214, 21CW3022, 21CW3091 and 21CW3193. 15.8. Filed applications in Case Nos. 16CW3102, 16CW3178, 17CW3044, 17CW3128, 17CW3161, 17CW3211, 19CW3030, 19CW3039, 19CW3042, 19CW3078, 19CW3229, 19CW3231, 19CW3232, 20CW3175, 21CW3046, 21CW3047, 21CW3109, 21CW3142 and 21CW3185. 16. Owners of Land upon which Structures are Located. 16.1. Castle Rock Surface Diversion Nos. 1 and 2 and Plum Creek Diversion are located on land owned by Applicant. 16.2. Castle Pines Diversion Point S-1 and the PCWRA Outfall are located on land owned by Douglas County Board of County Commissioners, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104. 16.3. Castle Pines Diversion Point S-2, Castle Rock Surface Diversion No. 3, and the Plum Creek Reservoir Outlet are located on land owned by Plum Creek Water Reclamation Authority, 5880 Country Club Drive, Castle Rock, CO 80108. 16.4. Chatfield Reservoir is located on land owned by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 9307 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton, CO 80128. WHEREFORE, Applicant respectfully requests the Court enter a decree finding that Applicant has made a portion of the conditional water rights absolute and has been reasonably diligent in perfecting the remaining portions of the conditional water rights. Number of pages in
application: 13, excluding exhibits. THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of JUNE 30, 2022 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk. Legal Notice No. 942145 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO APRIL 2022 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of APRIL 2022 for each County affected. 2022CW3049 CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER, ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS (“Denver Water” or “Applicant”), 1600 West 12th Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80204, Telephone: 303-628-6460 (c/o Daniel J. Arnold, James M. Wittler, Crystal J. Easom at the above address). APPLICATION FOR FINDING OF REASONABLE DILIGENCE, CONCERNING THE SOUTH PLATTE RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES IN DOUGLAS AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES. Application eight (8) pages 2. Name of Structure: Foothills Tunnel and Conduit No. 26. A figure depicting the Foothills Tunnel and Conduit No. 26 is attached hereto as Exhibit A. 3. Type of Structure: The Foothills Tunnel consists of a 10’6” finished inside diameter concrete lined tunnel connecting an intake structure located within the Strontia Springs Reservoir to a cement-mortar lined steel pipeline (Conduit No. 26), which in turn connects to the headwork structure of the Foothills Water Treatment Plant. The Foothills Tunnel is 17,935 feet in length. Conduit No. 26 is 1,720 feet in length. The capacity of the Foothills Tunnel and Conduit No. 26, operating under the full head of the Strontia Springs Reservoir, is 750 million gallons daily or 1,162 cubic feet per second (“cfs”). 4. Description of the Foothills Tunnel and Conduit No. 26 Water Right: A. Name of Water Right: Foothills Tunnel and Conduit No. 26 Water Right (“Subject Water Right”). B. Original Decree: Case No. 1980CW0408, Water Division No. 1, December 19, 1983. C. Subsequent Decrees Awarding Findings of Diligence and Amounts Placed to Beneficial Use: (1) Decree: Case No. 1987CW0087, Water Division No. 1 September 29, 1989. Amount placed to beneficial use: 300 cfs. (2) Decree: Case No. 1995CW0202, Water Division No. 1, May 24, 1996. Amount placed to beneficial use: 413 cfs. (3) Decree: Case No. 2002CW0094, Water Division No. 1, March 26, 2003. (4) Decree: Case No. 2009CW0046, Water Division No. 1, September 9, 2009. (5) Decree: Case No. 2015CW3114, Water Division No. 1, April 25, 2016. D. Legal Description: The Foothills Tunnel and Conduit No. 26 divert waters from the South Platte River by means of a dam across the channel of the South Platte River known as the Strontia Springs Diversion Dam in the northwest quarter (NW 1/4) of the northwest quarter (NW 1/4) of Section 21, Township 7 South, Range 69 West of the 6th P.M. in Jefferson and Douglas Counties, State of Colorado. E. Source: The South Platte River and its tributaries lying above the Strontia Springs Diversion Dam. F. Appropriation Date: March 21, 1962. G. Amount: 361 cfs Conditional, 413 cfs Absolute, 774 cfs Total. H. Use: All municipal uses including domestic use, irrigation, mechanical use, manufacturing use, generation of power, power generally, fire protection, use of sewage treatment, street sprinkling, watering of parks, lawns and grounds, recreation and for the replacement, adjustment, and regulation of the units of the Denver Municipal water system within themselves and with other water users. CLAIM FOR FINDING OF REASONABLE DILIGENCE 5. Diligence Activities: The Foothills Tunnel and Conduit No. 26 are existing structures. Completion of this appropriation will depend upon future hydrologic circumstances that would allow waters under the conditional water right to be diverted, or otherwise captured, possessed, and controlled and applied to beneficial use within a reasonable time. The following activities describe Denver Water’s steady application of effort to complete the appropriation in a reasonably expedient and efficient manner under all the facts and circumstances: A. Accounting and Measurement: (1) During the diligence period, Denver Water maintained monthly accounting sheets which tracked availability and diversions of water under the Subject Water Right. (2) Denver Water and the United States Geologic Survey (“USGS”) continue to partner in the necessary measurement of water flow in streams pursuant to annual cooperative agreements. Denver Water uses data available from these gauges for water rights administration, water supply analysis and availability, long-term trending, water rights accounting. Since 2016, Denver Water has contributed approximately $1,489,307 towards this effort. As of 2018, 30 stream gages are maintained in this partnership. B. South Platte Watershed: (1) Since 2014, Denver Water’s From Forests to Faucets program completed forest restoration work on approximately 76,000 acres within the South Platte Watershed. (2) In 2017, Denver Water partnered with the Coalition for Upper South Platte (“CUSP”) for stream restoration work along Horse Creek, a tributary of the South Platte River above Strontia Springs Reservoir. The total Denver Water contri-
bution was approximately $200,000. (3) In 2018, Leonard Rice Water Engineers, Inc. completed an assessment to identify the Upper Blue River and Upper South Platte River Watersheds Zones of Concern which should be prioritized for wildfire risk reduction. The total project cost was approximately $290,000. (4) In 2019, Denver Water and the United States Geological Survey entered into a joint funding agreement to characterize and quantify sources of phosphorous in the South Platte River and Cherry Creek. The total contribution from Denver Water was approximately $12,000. (5) In 2019, Denver Water and CUSP partnered to conduct an assessment of sedimentation due to wildfires in the North Fork of the South Platte. The total project cost was approximately $14,000. (6) In 2019, SWCA Environmental Consultants provided environmental engineering and science services for a sediment study on Strontia Springs Reservoir. The total project cost was approximately $76,000. (7) As a condition of receiving a right-of-way easement from the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, necessary to build and operate the Foothills Project, which includes Strontia Springs Diversion Dam and Reservoir, Denver Water was required to develop, implement, and operate a water management plan to provide flows in the South Platte River downstream from Strontia Springs Diversion Dam to Chatfield Reservoir. The Waterton Canyon Water Management Plan included a requirement to provide average daily flows of 60 cfs from May 15 to September 15 and average daily flows of 30 cfs from September 16 to May 14. The right-of-way easement was granted on August 16, 1978, and Denver Water has been operating its facilities pursuant to the Waterton Canyon Water Management Plan ever since water was initially stored in Strontia Springs Reservoir on October 18, 1982. The easement was amended on April 15, 2004, to establish the terms by which the required flow downstream of the Old Last Chance Ditch headgate may be reduced. Denver Water obtained water rights in 2005CW0316 intended to preserve and protect this permit requirement from impairment by other water users that may seek to divert water within the reach of the South Platte River covered by the Waterton Canyon Water Management Plan. C. Strontia Springs Reservoir: (1) Denver Water completed annual operations and maintenance, including annual dam safety inspections with the State Engineer’s Office and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”), drill of the Emergency Action Plan, and survey of the dam for movement. (2) In 2016, Infrastructure & Marine Consultants, LLC provided project management and inspections services for the ERDS project at Strontia Springs Dam. The total project cost was approximately $240,000. (3) In 2018, Olsson Associates, Inc. provided continued support to Denver Water through the final phases and task of the FERC hydroelectric power exemption process. The total project cost was approximately $61,000. (4) In 2020, Carollo Engineers, Inc. provided electrical engineering for the Strontia Springs Reservoir electrical systems analysis. The total project cost was approximately $44,000. (5) In 2019, Industrial Constructors-Managers, Inc. completed the Strontia Springs Dam Foothills Intake Tower Gate no. 3 repairs. The total project cost was approximately $157,000. (6) In 2020, Gracon, LLC completed the Strontia Springs Dam outlet works intake gates refurbishment. The total project cost was approximately $382,000. (7) In 2021, Canyon Industries, Inc. began the design of the Strontia Springs 1.25 MW hydro turbine and generator. The contractor will also be responsible to furnish, startup, and commission the hydro turbine and generator equipment. Currently, the total project cost is approximately $201,000. D. Foothills Water Treatment Plant: (1) In 2016, Garney Companies, Inc. installed a pump station to recover and reuse the water from the underdrains of the drying beds for a total project cost of approximately $1,457,000. (2) In 2016, CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. designed the replacement of four unit substations and four variable frequency drives for a total project cost of approximately $300,000. (3) In 2016, Guarantee Electrical Contracting, LLC installed new impressed current cathodic protection systems for corrosion protection of critical treatment plant pipelines. The total project cost was approximately $1,637,000. (4) In 2018, USA Construction, Inc. completed hydroelectric plant maintenance at the Foothills Water Treatment Plant. The total project cost was approximately $616,000. (5) In 2020, General Electric Contracting, LLC replaced power panels for filters and ancillary systems at Foothills Water Treatment Plant. The total project cost was approximately $53,000. (6) In 2021, Glacier Construction Company completed conversion of the ammonia system used at Foothills Water Treatment Plant to liquid ammonium sulfate. The total project cost was approximately $1,575,000. E. Amounts Expended: Over the last diligence period, Denver Water has spent at least $5,149,000 on infrastructure necessary to realize the full beneficial use of the Subject Water Right when hydrologic circumstances allow. 6. Names and Addresses of Landowners Where Structures are Located: Other than Denver Water, there are no landowners or reputed owners of the land upon which any new diversion or storage structure, or modification to any existing diversion or storage structure is or will be constructed or upon which water is or will be stored, including any modification to the existing storage pool for the water rights described herein. Thus, no landowner notice is required for this Application. WHEREFORE, Denver Water request the Court enter a decree finding Denver Water has exercised reasonable diligence in the development of the Subject Water Right described herein, and to continue the conditional water right in full force as decreed, and for other such relief as this Court deems just and proper. THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of JUNE 30, 2022 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and
include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk. Legal Notice No. 942144 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO APRIL 2022 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of APRIL 2022 for each County affected. 2022CW3058 (07CW298) THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO, acting by and through its Utility Enterprise, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Suite 3600, Aurora, CO 80012, 303-739-7370. Please direct all pleadings to: John M. Dingess, Austin Hamre, Teri L. Petitt, Hamre, Rodriguez, Ostrander & Dingess, P.C., 3600 South Yosemite Street, Suite 500, Denver, Colorado 80237, 303-779-0200. APPLICATION TO MAKE CONDITIONAL WATER RIGHTS ABSOLUTE, FOR A FINDING OF REASONABLE DILIGENCE, AND TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL WATER RIGHTS IN ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, DENVER, DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON, AND WELD COUNTIES. 2. NAMES OF STRUCTURES. (See Exhibit A attached hereto) 2.1. Cherry Creek Reservoir: The reservoir outlet works are located on Cherry Creek in the NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 2, T5S, R67W, 6th P.M. The approximate latitude of this point is 39° 39' 08" N. and the approximate longitude is 104° 51' 20" W. The UTM Zone 13, NAD83 (meters) coordinate for this structure are 512,501.1 East and 4,388,988.6 North. 2.2. Strontia Springs Dam and Reservoir and the Diversion System (“Strontia”): Strontia is constructed on the South Platte River in Douglas County, with east-end of dam (right) abutment located at a point from whence the NW corner of Section 21, T7S, R69W, 6th P.M. bears North 52° West a distance of 1,300 feet. The approximate (right) abutment latitude is 39° 25’ 56” N and approximate longitude 105° 07’ 31” W. The UTM Zone 13, NAD83 (meters) coordinate for this structure are 489,208.6 East and 4,364,749.1 North. 2.3. Aurora-Walker Reservoir Outlet: The outlet of the Aurora-Walker Reservoir is, or will be located on the west bank of the South Platte River in the W 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Section 31, T1N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. The UTM Zone 13, NAD83 (meters) coordinate for this structure are 514,922.5 East and 4,428,619.8 North. 2.4. Aurora-Everist Reservoir Outlet: The outlet of the Aurora-Everist Reservoir is, or will be located on the west bank of the South Platte River in the W 1/2, NE 1/4 of Section 30, T2N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. The UTM Zone 13, NAD83 (meters) coordinate for this structure are 515,692.3 East and 4,440,285.2 North. 3. DESCRIPTION OF CONDITIONAL WATER RIGHTS. 3.1. Original Decree: Water Division 1, Case No. 07CW298. 3.2. Date of Original Decree: April 28, 2016. 3.3 Dates of Subsequent Decrees: None. 3.4. Conditional Appropriative Rights of Exchange: 3.4.1. Aurora-Walker Reservoir Exchange. Aurora will operate exchanges between the following exchange-from and exchange-to points at the flow rates indicated. 3.4.1.1. Exchange-from Points. The following points constitute the “exchange from” points for use by Aurora for the exchanges: 3.4.1.1.1. Aurora-Walker Reservoir, the outlet for which is described in paragraph 2.3. above. 3.4.1.2. Exchange-to Points. The following points constitute the “exchange to” points for use by Aurora for the exchanges: 3.4.1.2.1. Cherry Creek Reservoir, the outlet for which is described in paragraph 2.1., above, in the amount of 25 c.f.s., conditional. 3.4.1.2.2. Strontia Springs Dam and Reservoir and the Diversion System, which is described in paragraph 2.2., above, in the amount of 50 c.f.s., conditional. 3.4.2. AuroraEverist Reservoir Exchange. Aurora will operate exchanges between the following exchange-from and exchange-to points at the flow rates indicated. 3.4.2.1. Exchange-from Points. The following points constitute the “exchange from” points for use by Aurora for the exchanges: 3.4.2.1.1. Aurora-Everist Reservoir, the outlet for which is described in paragraph 2.4. above. 3.4.2.2. Exchange-to Points. The following points constitute the “exchange to” points for use by Aurora for the exchanges: 3.4.2.2.1. Cherry Creek Reservoir, the outlet for which is described in paragraph 2.1., above, in the amount of 25 c.f.s., conditional. 3.4.2.2.2. Strontia Springs Dam and Reservoir and the Diversion System, which is described in paragraph 2.2., above, in the amount of 150 c.f.s., conditional. 3.4.3. Source: South Platte River and Cherry Creek. 3.4.4. Date of Appropriation of Exchange: December 17, 2007. 3.4.5. Exchange Amounts: The following table summarizes the exchanges described above. Exchange From Points
Exchange To Points
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ervoir Aurora-Walker Reservoir Aurora-Everist Reservoir
25 c.f.s. 50 c.f.s. 25 c.f.s. 150 f.s.
3.4.5.1. Maximum Exchange Rates. The cumulative rate of exchange of any combination of exchanges decreed herein shall not exceed 200 c.f.s. in the South Platte River, and 25 c.f.s. in Cherry Creek, where individual exchanges overlap. 3.4.5.2. Exchange Volumetric Limits. The exchange volumetric limits for the appropriative rights of exchange decreed herein are as follows: 3.4.5.2.1. The maximum annual volumetric limit that can be exchanged from Aurora-Walker Reservoir and Aurora-Everist Reservoirs into Strontia Springs, in aggregate, is 12,800 acre-feet. 3.4.5.2.2. Diversions by exchange from AuroraWalker Reservoir and Aurora-Everist Reservoirs into Strontia Springs, in aggregate, during any 20-year period shall not exceed 102,000 acre-feet (i.e., an average of 5,100 acre-feet per year on a 20-year rolling average basis). 3.4.5.2.3. The maximum annual volumetric limit that can be exchanged from Aurora-Walker Reservoir and
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Public Notices Aurora-Everist Reservoirs into Cherry Creek Reservoir, in aggregate, is 5,200 acre-feet. 3.4.5.2.4. Diversions by exchange from AuroraWalker Reservoir and Aurora-Everist Reservoirs into Cherry Creek Reservoir, in aggregate, during any 20-year period shall not exceed 40,000 acrefeet (i.e., an average of 2,000 acre-feet per year on a 20-year rolling average basis). 3.4.6. Sources of Substitute Supply: Aurora’s substitute supply of water shall be of a quality and continuity to meet the requirements of use to which the senior appropriation has normally been put. The sources of substitute supply are either reusable effluent or fully consumable first use water as described below, which has been stored in Aurora-Walker Reservoir or Aurora-Everist Reservoir. Such sources of substitute supply are delivered downstream of the proposed Exchange To Points, and may be used for exchange purposes to the claimed Exchange To Points only after such substitute supplies are first delivered to the South Platte River from the Aurora-Walker Reservoir and/or Aurora-Everist Reservoir at their respective outlets to the South Platte River. The sources of substitute supply are Aurora’s reusable supplies from the Colorado River Basin, Arkansas River Basin, South Platte River Basin Water, and Denver Basin Aquifer Ground Water, and Aurora’s contract effluent, Prairie Waters Project supplies, and Lawn Irrigation Return Flows as described in detail in the Original Decree in Case No. 07CW298 and in Exhibit B attached hereto. 3.4.7. Uses: The water diverted by exchange pursuant to the conditional appropriative rights of exchange confirmed by the Original Decree shall be used only for the uses authorized by the underlying decrees and/or change decrees for the sources of substitute supply described above for the particular sources of substitute supply used in the exchange at the time the water is diverted by exchange. 3.4.8. Place of Use: The location of use of water diverted by exchange pursuant to the conditional appropriative rights of exchange confirmed by the Original Decree shall be the place of use authorized by the underlying decrees and/or change decrees for the sources of substitute supply described above for the particular sources of substitute supply used in the exchange at the time the water is diverted by exchange. 4. The exchanges described herein are features or parts of a unified extensive system for gathering, treatment and distribution of water operated by Aurora. The operation of this exchange is not only dependent upon Aurora’s demand and the stream exchange potential available but is also affected by the yield of other water rights and exchanges currently operated by Aurora. The existence of these other water rights and exchanges is necessary in order to allow Aurora to plan for growth and maintain flexibility and reliability in its water supply system. “When a project of integrated system is comprised of several features, work on one feature of the project or system shall be considered in finding that reasonable diligence has been shown in the development of water rights for all features of the entire project or system.” C.R.S. § 37-92-301(4)(b). 5. DETAILED OUTLINE OF WHAT HAS BEEN DONE TOWARD COMPLETION OR FOR COMPLETION OF THE APPROPRIATIONS AND APPLICATION OF WATER TO A BENEFICIAL USE AS CONDITIONALLY DECREED. The water rights that are the subject of this application are part of Aurora’s trans-basin municipal water supply system that is an integrated system of water rights and structures under C.R.S. § 37-92-301(4)(b). During the diligence period Aurora performed the following work and made the following expenditures toward completion of the appropriations and application of the water rights decreed in the Original Decree to beneficial use (expenditure numbers are rounded to the nearest $1,000). 5.1. Project Specific Efforts. During the diligence period, Aurora has done at least the following project specific work toward completion of the appropriations and application of the conditional water rights decreed in Case No. 07CW298 to beneficial use: 5.1.1. During the subject diligence period, Aurora spent $5,606,000 between the Everist and Walker complexes which included the final purchase of the Everist No.1 and Everist No.2 reservoirs, installation of telemetry and monitoring equipment at Everist and Walker, demolition of structures adjacent to the Everist facility. Private land adjacent to the Walker complex was purchased and the inlet pipeline was inspected at Walker. 5.1.2. Legal Activities. During the subject diligence period, Aurora spent in excess of $1,200.00 on legal activities directly related to the subject conditional rights of exchange. 5.2. System-wide Efforts. During the diligence period, Aurora has accomplished at least the following systemwide efforts that will be used to operate or benefit the conditional rights. 5.2.1. South Platte River Basin. Aurora made the following diligent efforts with regard its water supply system components in the South Platte River Basin which are necessary for continuation of its reusable supplies from the South Platte River Basin which are the source of the water for the exchanges sought herein. 5.2.1.1. Spinney Mountain Reservoir. Aurora expended substantial sums for facility upgrades during the diligence period, including internal outlet works inspections, applications of protective coatings on outlet pipes, assessment, design and extension of the storm drainage systems below the dam, installation of filter trench drains, measurement devices, and installation of heater jackets over valve operators. 5.2.1.2. Metro Wastewater Reclamation District Charges. Aurora expended approximately $169,308,000 during this diligence period for fees for wastewater treatment of its water at the Metro Wastewater Reclamation facility. Such treatment is necessary for reuse of the water that is the subject of the exchanges herein within the South Platte River Basin and to comply with water reuse requirements. 5.2.1.3. Sand Creek Water Reuse Plant Improvements. Aurora operates the Sand Creek Water Reuse Plant, a 5-million-gallon per day facility, which provides treated water used for irrigation throughout the City and for discharge into Sand Creek for use as a replacement source for the exchanges herein. Aurora expended approximately $12,074,000 for improvements to and operating costs for the Sand Creek plant during the diligence period. This work is necessary for reuse within the South Platte River Basin of the water that is the subject of the exchanges herein and also to comply with water reuse requirements. 5.2.1.4. Griswold Water Treatment Plant Renovations. This facility treats a portion of the raw water exchanged under the Original Decree before it is delivered to Aurora’s customers. Approximately $31,348,000 was spent by Aurora for improvements to this facility necessary to accommodate the water that is the subject of the ex-
changes herein. This includes expenditures directly by Aurora for renovation of the facility. 5.2.1.5. Wemlinger Water Treatment Plant Expansion. Aurora spent approximately $41,293,000 for expansion of the Wemlinger Water Treatment Plant. This facility treats a portion of the raw water exchanged under the Original Decree before it is delivered to Aurora’s customers. 5.2.1.6. Improvements to Extend and Improve Water Service in and to Aurora. At least $50,290,000 was spent by Aurora for extension and upgrade of its water transmission system necessary to deliver the water that is the subject of the exchange herein to Aurora’s customers. 5.2.1.7. Automated Meter Reading System. Aurora spent approximately $6,052,000 for updates to its automated utility reading system. This is needed for efficient operation of Aurora’s water supply and delivery system, including use of the water that is the subject of the exchange herein. 5.2.1.8. Improvements to Sanitary Sewer System. Up to $57,462,000 was spent by Aurora for extension and upgrade of its sanitary sewer system necessary for wastewater treatment and reuse within the South Platte River Basin of the water that is the subject of the exchange herein. 5.2.1.9. Prairie Waters Project. The Prairie Waters Project is a large comprehensive water supply, storage and treatment project in which return flows to the South Platte River from Aurora’s water sources, including the water that is the subject of the exchange herein, may be rediverted for subsequent reuse. To facilitate this project Aurora obtained various decrees in Case Nos. 06CW104, 03CW414, and 03CW415, Water Division 1. This project allows further reuse of much of the water decreed to Aurora. During the diligence period, Aurora obtained a decree in Case No. 15CW3064, finding reasonable diligence for the water rights originally decreed in Case No. 06CW104 (decreed December 1, 2017). On November 23, 2021 in Case No. 21CW3006 Aurora obtained a decree finding reasonable diligence for the Aurora-Everist No. 2 water rights originally decreed in Case No. 03CW414. On November 4, 2020, Aurora was granted a decree in Case No. 20CW3058 for findings of reasonable diligence for conditional storage rights for the Aquifer Recharge and Recovery Facility B (ARR-B) and the Tucson South Reservoir, originally decreed in Case No. 03CW414. On March 27, 2021, Aurora filed an application in Case No. 21CW3028 seeking diligence on the conditional rights originally decreed in 03CW415. On May 28, 2021 in Case No. 21CW3077 Aurora filed an application for a finding of diligence for the PWP InFill Wells originally decreed in Case No. 13CW3042, Water Division 1. Aurora has expended at least $4,081,000 on several elements of the Prairie Waters Project during this diligence period. 5.2.1.10. Lawn Irrigation Return Flows (LIRFs) Credits. Aurora obtained a decree in Case No. 02CW341, Water Division 1, on September 25, 2008, quantifying LIRFs from its municipal system (and subsequent requantifications as required by the Decree in 02CW341), generated as a result of use of transmountain water rights, fully consumable in-basin water rights, decreed and permitted non-tributary sources and any other fully consumable water available to Aurora. Aurora also installed seventeen new monitoring wells and expends manpower to monitor these wells every three months. Water that is transported under the exchanges herein and used in Aurora’s service area can be reused under the decree in Case No. 02CW341. On April 15, 2018 the Court granted an Aurora motion to approve revised deep percolation percentages, revised unit response factors, and revised accounting forms. During this diligence period, Aurora has expended significant sums for engineering and legal costs required to requantify the LIRFs adjudicated in Case No. 02CW341 available for reuse. 5.2.1.11. Rampart Reservoir and Delivery System. Approximately $13,588,000 was spent by Aurora during this diligence period for improvements to the Rampart Reservoir delivery system. This reservoir is used to store the water that is the subject of the exchanges herein before it is transported through parallel 54” and 40” pipelines to Aurora. Rampart Reservoir is important for regulation of the flow through these parallel pipelines. 5.2.1.12. Binney Water Purification Facility. This state-of-the-art water purification and recycling plant owned and operated by Aurora treats water for use throughout the City. Approximately $13,489,000 was spent by Aurora during the diligence period for improvements to this facility. 5.2.1.13. Aurora Know Your Flow Program. During the diligence period, Aurora Water Conservation developed its voluntary Know Your Flow Program designed to help customers understand how efficiently they are using water. Through the program, Aurora Water Conservation estimates what a customer’s water use could be for a given billing cycle if the customer were using water efficiently. The customer receives a monthly e-mail from Aurora Water Conservation showing the property’s actual water use versus the customized recommended indoor and outdoor water use. Customers also receive weekly watering recommendations and tips during the irrigation season. The Know Your Flow Program was designed by Aurora to encourage more efficient use of the water that is the subject of this application. 5.2.2. Arkansas River Basin. Aurora made the following diligent efforts with regard to maintaining and enlarging its water supply system components in the Arkansas River Basin which are necessary for continuation of its reuseable supplies from the Arkansas River Basin and are the source of the water for the exchanges sought herein. 5.2.2.1. Payment for purchase and lease of Rocky Ford Ditch shares. During this diligence period, Aurora spent approximately $796,000 for repayment of bonds and payments to note sellers, including principal and interest, that were issued or refunded for the purchase of original Rocky Ford Ditch shares changed in Case No. 83CW18, Water Division 2. 5.2.2.2. Otero IGA. Aurora and Otero County entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement on February 22, 1994, and amended that Agreement on October 29, 2001 under which Amendment Aurora agreed to make annual payments to Otero County concerning the Rocky Ford Ditch shares that are the source for the subject conditional water right. During this diligence period, Aurora made payments of approximately $267,000. 5.2.2.3. Pueblo Reservoir Storage. During this diligence period, Aurora paid the Bureau of Reclamation approximately $7,185,000 for storage use of Pueblo Reservoir, as well as for consultants and legal fees for the long-term storage contract. 5.2.2.4. Assessments Paid for Use of Twin Lakes, Lake Henry/Lake Meredith, Rocky Ford Ditch. During this diligence period, Aurora paid the following in annual assessments: approximately $492,000 for Twin Lakes Company
(necessary for storage); at least $810,000 for the Colorado Canal/Lake Henry/Lake Meredith (necessary for storage); and approximately $1,449,000 for the Rocky Ford Ditch for the shares attributable to the Subject Rocky Ford Ditch Water Right. 5.2.2.5. Intergovernmental Agreement with SECWCD. On October 3, 2003, Aurora entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District (“SECWCD”), replacing an agreement between the parties dated December 7, 2001. Under this new IGA, Aurora and SECWCD agreed to support proposed federal legislation relating to the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project to include, among other things, re-operations of the existing water storage facilities, studies for enlargements to Pueblo and Turquoise Reservoirs, and confirming the authority of the Bureau of Reclamation to enter into contracts with Aurora for use of the facilities including long-term contracts. Aurora’s ability to use Fryingpan-Arkansas facilities is expanded under this IGA and Aurora is obligated to make certain payments to SECWCD in consideration for the expanded use. Under this IGA, SECWCD also agreed not to oppose Aurora’s attempts to contract with the Bureau of Reclamation for use of the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project facilities, to facilitate delivery of Aurora’s water, and to settle opposition to each other’s water court applications. During this diligence period, Aurora made payments of approximately $913,000 to SECWCD under this IGA. 5.2.2.6. Intergovernmental Agreement with LAVWCD. Pursuant to an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservation District (“LAVWCD”), Aurora paid approximately $1,000,000 to LAVWCD for the identification and implementation of infrastructure improvements, research, and investigations designed to assist in the permitting or implementation of water leasing programs in the Lower Arkansas Valley, as well as remediation and restoration efforts in the Fountain Creek Corridor. 5.2.2.7. Agreements for Use of the Holbrook System Facilities. On March 1, 2005, Aurora entered into two agreements pertaining to the use of the diversion, conveyance and storage facilities of the Holbrook Mutual Irrigating Company (“Holbrook”). Aurora and Holbrook extended this agreement on February 2, 2010. These agreements implement a program to recapture and store yield from foregone diversions of senior water rights. Aurora completed structural modifications to the Holbrook system facilities and filed a Substitute Water Supply Plan necessary to implement the program. An Amended Agreement was entered into on April 21, 2016. Further, Aurora initiated a study to examine enlargement of the Holbrook Reservoir to further facilitate operations. During this diligence period, Aurora made payments of approximately $401,000 to Holbrook under this agreement. 5.2.2.8. Recovery of Yield (“ROY”). On August 17, 2016, Aurora, along with Colorado Springs, the Pueblo Board of Water Works, the City of Fountain, and the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District, obtained a decree in WD-2, Case No. 06CW120 adjudicating exchanges necessary as a result of the 2004 Regional Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) between the various water providers and the City of Pueblo, whereby the water providers agreed to allow certain of their senior flows to pass through Pueblo’s RICD reaches on the condition those flows could be removed downstream and exchanged back upstream. In addition, the ROY participants, including Aurora, have made significant efforts to secure the Arkansas Gravel Pit Reservoir (“AGPR”) or a comparable facility. Aurora entered into a purchase Option Agreement with LaFarge West, Inc. in 2003 for development of the LaFarge Rich Pit for use by Aurora as the AGPR storage facility upon completion of gravel mining/mineral extraction by LaFarge. This Agreement has been extended several times. The ROY participants have also made efforts to investigate and negotiate alternative storage facilities for the AGPR. Recent negotiations include with Stonewall Springs Ranch, Southwest Sod Farms, and the Pueblo Board of Waterworks. Aurora has expended approximately $22,000 on these efforts during the diligence period. 5.2.2.9. Revegetation. Aurora has expended approximately $1,955,000 during this diligence period for revegetation, including expenditures for expert revegetation classifications and reports, actual revegetation and weed control costs, as well as farm equipment purchases, office overhead and personnel costs, under Case No. 83CW18. Aurora also expended additional sums for revegetation and continued farming of historically irrigated lands pursuant to the decree in Case No. 99CW169(A). On June 3, 2014, Aurora entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Otero County to clarify between the parties certain terms contained in the 99CW169(A) decree regarding revegetation. 5.2.3. Colorado River Basin. Aurora made the following diligent efforts with regard to its water supply system components in the Colorado River Basin that are necessary for continuation of its reusable supplies from the Colorado River Basin and are the source of the water for the exchanges sought herein. 5.2.3.1. Homestake Project. Once water is transported over the Continental Divide through the Otero Pump Station and Homestake Pipeline, Aurora transports its share to Spinney Mountain Reservoir in the South Platte Basin. Aurora has spent approximately $20,374,000 toward further development of the Homestake Project’s conditional water rights. 5.2.3.2. During this diligence period, Aurora prosecuted Case No. 16CW3022, Water Division 5. On September 17, 2017, the Division 5 Water Court entered a decree confirming diligence and continuing in effect the conditional water rights originally decreed in Case 88CW449, which comprise part of the Homestake Project. 5.2.3.3. During this diligence period, Aurora prosecuted Case No. 16CW3131, Water Division 5. On June 18, 2017, the Division 5 Water Court entered a decree confirming diligence and continuing in effect the conditional water rights originally decreed in Case 98CW270, which comprise part of the Homestake Project. 5.2.3.4. During this diligence period, Aurora prosecuted Case No. 17CW3064, Water Division 5. On June 10, 2018, the Division 5 Water Court entered a decree confirming diligence and continuing in effect the conditional water rights originally decreed in Case 95CW272-A, which comprise part of the Homestake Project. 5.2.3.5. During this diligence period, Aurora assisted in the filing of an application and litigation of Case No. 20CW3024, Water Division 5, seeking a decree making conditional water rights absolute in part, confirming diligence and continuing in effect the remainder of the conditional water rights originally decreed in Case CA1193, which comprise part of the Homestake Project. 5.2.3.6. During this diligence period,
Aurora entered into an Agreement and Intergovernmental Agreement with Colorado River Water Conservation District, Basalt Water Conservancy District, Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County, Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Grand Valley Water Users Association, Orchard Mesa Irrigation District, and the Ute Water Conservancy District, effective date August 1, 2018 (the “Settlement Agreement”). Inter alia, the Settlement Agreement addressed resolution of 09CW142, Water Division 2, amongst certain parties thereto, and is filed in the Court’s file for Case No. 09CW142. As contemplated and limited by the terms of the Settlement Agreement, Aurora filed an application in Case No. 19CW3159, Water Division 5, seeking judicial determination of appropriative rights of exchange by which 900 acre feet of water of the Twin Lakes Reservoir and Canal Company (“Twin Lakes”), available to Aurora via its share ownership and over which Aurora has maintained dominion and control in any one year will be moved as follows. Water from Grizzly Reservoir will be placed into Lincoln Gulch, a tributary of Lincoln Creek, or bypassed from the Twin Lakes system’s Roaring Fork River basin facilities into other tributaries of the Roaring Fork River, and then exchanged from the confluence of the Roaring Fork and Fryingpan Rivers upstream on the Fryingpan River to Ruedi Reservoir and an additional exchange, as a component subset of the 900 acre feet, up to 450 acre feet in any one year from Ruedi Reservoir upstream to Ivanhoe Reservoir located upon Ivanhoe Creek for subsequent movement into Water Division 2. 5.3. Non-Basin Specific Efforts. 5.3.1. Study of Aurora’s Water Needs. Aurora spent approximately $2,500,000 towards its Integrated Water Master Plan to assist in determining the City’s future water needs and developing a plan to meet those needs. This study will increase the overall efficiency of Aurora’s operations. 5.3.2. Aurora Raw Water System Model. Aurora spent additional sums for consultant fees to develop and support a computer model of Aurora’s raw water system. These costs are in addition to the modeling efforts included in the engineering and planning studies identified in paragraph 5.3.1, above. 5.3.3. Protection Efforts. Aurora spent approximately $313,000 for legal services for participation in Water Division 1 cases to protect the rights and interests of Aurora with regard to its water supply system, including the subject groundwater and exchange rights. 5.4. Other. Aurora reserves the right to identify additional relevant efforts that may be later discovered or to make upward adjustments to amounts expended on certain projects. Aurora has an extensive water rights portfolio, an extensive and complex water supply, collection, treatment and reuse system, and an extensive number of agreements, contracts, leases, etc. related to its facilities and the use, reuse and storage of its water rights. It is involved in many legal actions related to the collection, treatment, reuse and protection of its water rights. Further, the management, protection, and operation of the water rights and the facilities system involve numerous City of Aurora departments and staff members throughout the state. Aurora made diligent efforts with regard to this application to determine and quantify all efforts made by the City toward completion of the appropriations and application of the water rights decreed in Case No. 07CW298 to beneficial use. However, it is reasonably possible that relevant efforts or expenditures may have been overlooked or need further upward adjustment. 6. CLAIM TO MAKE ABSOLUTE. Applicant has made the following portions of the subject conditional rights absolute (see Exhibit C attached hereto): 6.1. Aurora-Everist Reservoir to Cherry Creek Reservoir Exchange. 6.1.1. Date Water Applied to Beneficial Use: November 14, 2019 to November 19, 2019. 6.1.2. Amount: 8.397 c.f.s. 6.1.3. Uses: See paragraph 3.4.7., above. 6.1.4. Description of place of use where water was applied to beneficial use: See paragraph 3.4.8., above. 7. Names and addresses of owners or reputed owners of the land upon which any new diversion or storage structure or modification to any existing diversion or storage structure or existing storage pool is or will be constructed or upon which water is or will be stored: 7.1. AuroraWalker is owned by the City of Aurora. The outlet works for Aurora-Walker is located on lands owned by Carl F. Eiberger, 303 S. Broadway, Unit B-200, Denver, CO 80209; Aggregate Industries WCRInc., a Colorado corporation, 1687 Cole Boulevard, Suite 300, Golden, CO 80401. Aurora has an easement that allows the construction of the outlet works under the Aggregate Industries WCRInc. and Eiberger lands. 7.2. Aurora-Everist Reservoir and the land underlying the outlet works are owed by the Gomer Hill Living Trust, Dated May 25, 2000, for the benefit of Gomer Hill, the Julane M. Hill Living Trust, Dated May 25, 2000, for the benefit of Julane M. Hill whose addresses are 12526 WCR 18, Ft. Lupton, CO 80621; L.G. Everist, Inc., an Iowa Corporation, whose addresses are 7321 East 88th Avenue, Suite 200, Henderson, CO 80604 and 350 S. Main Ave, #400, Sioux Falls, SD 57104. Aurora has an easement that allows the construction of the reservoir and outlet works under these lands. 7.3. Strontia Springs Dam and Reservoir and the Diversion System is owned by the City and County of Denver, acting by and through its Board of Water Commissioners, 1600 West 12th Avenue, Denver, CO 80204-3412. Land underlying the facility is owned by the Bureau of Land Management, 2850 Youngfield Street, Lakewood, CO 80215-7076. The Applicant has a right by contract to use the facility. This application consists of 16 pages plus an additional 11 pages of Exhibits.
Legal Notice No. 942138 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles Public Notice 1) 2003 NISSAN MAXIMA VIN JN1DA31A63T437109 2) 2003 HONDA ACCORD VIN 1HGCM56673A016738 3) 2001 HYUNDAI ELANTRA VIN KMHDN45D31U146646 4) 2003 TOYOTA SEQUOIA VIN 5TDZT34A43S194861 5) 1969 FORD GALAXIE VIN 9U57Y117294 6) 1967 CHEVROLET IMPALA VIN 1646971120953 Villalobos Towing LLC 5161 York Street, Denver, CO 80216 720-299-3456 Legal Notice No. 942176 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice 1) 2014 Nissan Murano JN8AZ1MW1EW525253 maroon 2) 2003 Yamaha YZRF1 JYARN10E33A013863 silver Parker Towing Inc 18800 E. Clarke Road, Parker, CO 80134 303-841-9161 Legal Notice No. 942170 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice 1) 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA VIN 5NPD84LF8HH202200 2) 2008 NISSAN SENTRA VIN 3N1AB61E98L709345 3) 2009 MAZDA CX7 VIN JM3ER29L290217610 4) 2014 FORD FOCUS VIN 1FADP3F21EL383238 5) 2007 DODGE 1500 VIN 1D7HU18207S23173 6) 2001 LEXUS IS300 VIN JTHBD182810025463 REDLINE RECOVERY INC 6966 W. MISSISSIPPI AVE LAKEWOOD, CO 8022 720-546-8397 Legal Notice No. 942169 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice Westside Towing, 1040 Atchinson Ct Castle Rock 80109 has the following for sale: 1) 2013 Chevy Malibu: Vin 4DF309139 2) 2001 15' Trailer: Vin 291AC0776 3) 2012 KIa Soul: Vin C7469666 4) 2002 Ford Exped: Vin 2LA09091 Legal Notice No. 942151 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Notice to Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ROBERT JOHN HOPP JR. AKA ROBERT J. HOPP JR. AKA ROBERT J. HOPP AKA ROBERT HOPP AKA ROBERT JOHN HOPP AKA ROBERT HOPP JR, Deceased Case Number: 22PR30277 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 19, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred. Lori L. Hopp fka Lori L. Ellixson Personal Representative c/o Mollie B. Hawes, Miller and Steiert, P.C 1901 W. Littleton Bvd. Littleton, CO 80120 Legal Notice No: 942132 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CLARENCE DOUGLAS WELBORN, also known as CLARENCE D. WELBORN, also known as CLARENCE WELBORN, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR030259
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of JUNE 30, 2022 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 12, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Everet D. Welborn, Personal Representative 17015 Cornerstone Lane Parker, CO 80134 Legal Notice No. 942088 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE
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Public Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JACQUELYNN B. HAYNES, a/k/a JACKY HAYNES AND JACQUELYNN BOSLEY HAYNES, Deceased Case Number: 22PR30253 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 19, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred. John T. Hardin, Jr. Personal Representative 1091 Timbercrest Drive Castle Pines, CO 80108 Legal Notice No: 942127 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Anthony Paul Buckler, aka Anthony Buckler, aka Tony Buckler, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR030234 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 12, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Ryan B. Scott, Atty. Reg.#36741 The Law Office of Ryan B. Scott, LLC 8089 S. Lincoln Street, Suite 201 Littleton, CO 80122 Attorney for the Personal Representative Legal Notice No. 942087 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Pauline Nancy Bryans, deceased Case Number: 2022PR30192 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 26, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Richard W. Bryans, Jr. Personal Representative 1675 S. Birch St. #1104 Denver, CO 80209 Legal Notice No. 942177 First publication: May 26, 2022 Last publication: June 09, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Simone J. Foisy, a/k/a Simone Jeannette Foisy and Simone Foisy, Deceased Case Number: 22PR30260 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 19th, or the claims may be forever barred. Nadya Vecchiet-Lambert, Attorney for Jason Foisy, Personal Representative 6855 S. Havana St., Ste 370, Centennial, CO 80112 Legal Notice No. 942112 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of WILLIAM H. LONT, aka William Harry Lont, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30255 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 19, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred. Dianne K. Heidbreder, Personal Representative C/O Gubbels Law Office, P.C. 402 N. Wilcox Street, Suite 100 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Legal Notice No. 942105 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS MICHAEL S. JENNINGS is the Successor Trustee of The John F. Jennings Trust, dated March 10, 2008 and totally amended and restated February 23, 2022 (the “Trust”) and the nominated Personal Representative of Decedent John F. Jennings’s Last Will and Testament, dated December 12, 2017 (the “Estate”), whose address is P.O. Box 683508, Park City, UT 84060. John F. Jennings, Settlor of the Trust, died on March 22, 2022. All persons having written claims against the Estate or Trust are required to present them to the Trustee or Personal Representative or his attorney, Stephen J. Mayfield, York Howell & Guymon 10610 S. Jordan Gateway, Ste. 200, South Jordan, UT 84095, on or before four months after the date of first publication of this notice or be forever barred. Date of first publication: May 26, 2022 /s/ Stephen J. Mayfield Legal Notice No. 942165 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: June 9, 2022
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Trina Marie Everhart, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30278 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 26, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Hunter Matthew Long, Personal Representative c/o Opfer Campbell Beck P.C. 19751 East Mainstreet, Suite 215 Parker, CO 80138 Legal Notice No. 942164 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: June 9, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Janet Sue Richardson, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30238 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 19 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Kelly R. Berg, Personal Representative 6951 Mountain Brush Circle Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80130 Legal Notice No.942111 First publication: May 19, 2022 Last publication: June 02, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of David Reitzel, Deceased Case Number: 22PR60 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 12, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Robyn Buckland, Personal Representative 22700 E. River Chase Way Parker, Colorado 80138 Legal Notice No. 942100 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JUDITH LEE SEGUIN aka JUDITH L. SEGUIN, Deceased Case Number: 22PR30283 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 20, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred. Kimberly Jean Regan Personal Representative c/o 6060 Greenwood Plaza Blvd #200 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No: 942133 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Bruce Charles Coryell a/k/a Bruce C. Coryell a/k/a Bruce Coryell, Deceased Case Number: 22PR30211 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 19, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred. Deanna Lee Coryell Personal Representative 22036 Hill Gail Way Parker CO 80138 Legal Notice No: 942134 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
a.k.a. Stanley Wiatrowski, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30226 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 12, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Cynthia Wisser, Personal Representative c/o Sigler & Nelson LLC 390 Union Blvd., Ste. 580 Lakewood, CO 80228 Legal Notice No. 942080 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LARUE P. PEACOCK, aka Larue Phyllis Peacock, Deceased Case Number: 22PR30247 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 12, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Kimberly A. Anderson and Terence L. Peacock Co-Personal Representatives C/O Gubbels Law Office, P.C. 402 N. Wilcox Street, Suite 100 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Legal Notice No. 942082 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert E. Rashkin, also known as Robert Earl Rashkin, and Robert Rashkin, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30175 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Attorney for the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 19, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ Jonathan F. Haskell, Esq. Jonathan F. Haskell, #42476 Attorney for the Personal Representative 4500 Cherry Creek Drive South, Suite 600 Denver, Colorado 80246 Legal Notice No: 942130 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Cecilio Valdivieso Martinez, also known as Cecil V. Martinez and Cecil Martinez, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30275 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 26, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Patsy J. Autry and Gary L. Autry Co-Personal Representatives c/o Kokish & Goldmanis, P.C. 316 Wilcox St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 Legal Notice No. 942156 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: June 9, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CONSTANCE LOUISE ROY, a/k/a CONSTANCE L. ROY, a/k/a CONSTANCE ROY, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30039 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 12, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Andrea Lynn Wolf, Personal Representative 52 S. Roslyn Street Denver, CO 80230 Legal Notice No. 942091 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Joseph Claude Smith, also known as Joseph C. Smith, also known as Joseph Smith, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30230.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Linda L. Tollefson, deceased Case Number: 2022PR30248
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 19, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 26, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.
Shari Smith, Co-Personal Representative 4600 E Asbury Circle #301 Denver, CO 80222
Kristina McKenna & Tami Hodges Personal Representative 2 Inverness Drive East, Suite 102 Englewood, Colorado 80112
Diane Von Feldt, Co-Personal Representative 4084 Starflower Road Castle Rock CO 80109 Legal Notice No. 942115 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Stanley Raymond Wiatrowski, a.k.a. Stanley R. Wiatrowski,
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Legal Notice No. 942166 First publication: May 26, 2022 Last publication: June 09, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Arthur W. Lang, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30086 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the
personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 12, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Craig A. Lang, Personal Representative 2130 Estes Street, Lakewood, CO 80215
Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public Notice is given on May 05 2022 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.
Legal Notice No. 942097 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jay L. Gueck, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30507 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 19, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred.
The Petition requests that the name of Micah Israel Karamo be changed to Micah Karamo Israel. Case No.: 2022CO31539 By: Andi Truett Clerk of the Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 942162 First publication: May 26, 2022 Last publication: June 09, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE
Danielle Gueck-Townsend Personal Representative 10405 Shadowland Avenue Las Vegas, Nevada 89144
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on May 4, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.
Legal Notice No: 942125 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
The Petition requests that the name of Ishan Reddy Divyaravindra be changed to Ishan Reddy Kalluri Case No.: 2022 C 211
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary L. Dinyer, a/k/a Mary Louise Dinyer and Mary Dinyer, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR030274 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 19, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred. Laura Kayande Personal Representative 115 Prestwick Landing SE Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2Z3S4
By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 942150 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: June 9, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public Notice is given on May 05 2022 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Shemayah Sade Karamo be changed to Shemayah Sade Karamo Israel. Case No.: 2022C031540
Legal Notice No: 942148 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JOHN DOUGLAS MORTON, a/k/a JOHN D. MORTON, a/k/a JOHN MORTON, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30268 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Douglas, County, Colorado on or before September 26, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Keri Morton-Feil, Personal Representative 10032 Royal Eagle Lane Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Legal Notice No. 942163 First publication: May 26, 2022 Last publication: June 09, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on May 12, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Micyla Lynn Talafuse be changed to Micyla Lynn Sharp Case No.: 22 C 182 By: Magistrate
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Paul B. McArthur, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR030245 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Person Giving Notice or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 17, 2018 or the claims may be forever barred. Cyndi L. Lyden, Person Giving Notice 18th Judicial District Deputy Public Administrator Estate of Paul B. McArthur 1777 South Harrison Street, Ste. 1250 Denver, CO 80210
PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 12, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Brianna Makenna Olivas be changed to Brianna Makenna Bowen-Olivas Case No.: 22 C 172 By: Blake Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 942116 First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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Public Notice is given on May 03 2022 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.
OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Public Notice is given on April 22, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County District Court.
By: Douglas County Court - Blake Clerk of the Court / Deputy Clerk
The Petition requests that the name of Isabella Marie Leerssen be changed to Isabella Marie Dukas CASE NUMBER: 2022CV30233
Legal Notice No.942137 First publication: May 19, 2022 Last publication: June 02, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
By: /s/ Judge/Magistrate Legal Notice No. 942083 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 21, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Skyelar Rose Grutsch-Spinuzzi be changed to Skyelar Rose Spinuzzi Case No.: 22 C 192 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
The Petition requests that the name of Marcelo Tomas Ortiz Forte be changed to Marcelo Thomas Forte. Case No.:2022C202
Public notice is given on April 21, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Patricia Kelly Grutsch be changed to Patricia Kelly Spinuzzi Case No.: 22 C 193 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 942084 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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Anticipating an end to ‘Roe,’ Doula Project spreads the word about safe, legal abortions BY DANA KNOWLES ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS
Confidence Omenai knows what it feels like to experience the loneliness and isolation resulting from childhood trauma. At 13 years old, she was raped, became pregnant and didn’t have supportive environment at home. “I had no idea what I was doing or if I was making the right choice, and there was no one there who loved me or cared,” she said. “That was the worst possible scenario to be in to have to make that choice.” Omenai ended up having an abortion when she was 17 weeks into her pregnancy. The months that followed were some of the most stressful of her life. “It was my freshman year of high school and I was giving a presentation and both of my breasts were leaking and my teacher had to tap me on the shoulder to let me know,” Omenai said. “I was so confused because no one told me that after — because I was 17 weeks — no one said that afterwards my body would respond as if I delivered a child.” Her personal experience is the main reason she joined the board of directors for the Colorado Doula Project, a nonprofit that helps guide people from all over the country to safe abortion access in the state of Colorado. “We provide abortion transportation to and from procedures, when there is financial assistance needed with procedures, and food and lodging for when people are here in Colorado to receive those services and medical support,” Omenai explained. “Most of the people we serve are people of color.” The organization also helps provide support for people after abortions. “There are nuances that women need to know. When you’re nonbinary there are things you need to be prepared for when you don’t navigate the world in a cis [gendered] way,” Omenai said. “There are ways to protect
Coloradans gathered at the State Capitol in support of safe, accessible and legal abortions.
yourself that should be loving and comforting and gentle.” After Politico published a leaked draft opinion from the United States Supreme Court that showed the court’s conservative justices are prepared to overturn Roe v. Wade, Omenai wants to get the word out about the Colorado Doula Project. “We are constantly saying, ‘If you need help, we know where the [abortion] bans are.’ We are making phone calls, calling our friends, and posting all over social media. We are using every platform and every method at our disposal to get the word out,” she says. The draft opinion obtained by Politico would not make abortion illegal nationwide, but by
overturning Roe the court would be allowing states to dramatically restrict, or outright ban, access to abortions. This would not be the case in Colorado, where Democratic lawmakers recently passed a law codifying abortion access in the state. As Kaiser Health News recently reported, Colorado is one of the few states without any restrictions on when in pregnancy an abortion can occur and is one of the few states in the region without a mandatory waiting period of up to 72 hours after required abortion counseling. Omenai feels that no matter what, no one should have to go through it alone. “A lot of people don’t discuss that sometimes you need grief
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counseling. Some people experience grief, and some don’t. Even when you’re perfectly happy with your choice and the choice was right for you, you might still experience grief and you might need to know how to handle that,” Omenai said. She says the Colorado Doula Project will continue to fight to ensure access to safe abortions, especially for the most vulnerable. This story is from Rocky Mountain PBS, a nonprofit public broadcaster providing community stories across Colorado over the air and online. Used by permission. For more, and to support Rocky Mountain PBS, visit rmpbs.org.
Public Notices Children Services (Adoption/Guardian/Other) Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: Aiden James Brus, Child 11/14/2010Date of Birth
UPON THE PETITION OF: DANIELLE BRUS AND CONCERNING: Kristin Marie Robinson, Respondent(s) Attorney for Petitioner: ROBINSON & HENRY, P.C. Marlana A. Caruso, # 41175 1805 Shea Center Drive, Suite 180 Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Phone: 720-531-9121 Email: marlana@robinsonandhenry.com Case Number: 2022JA30005 Division 8 NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEEDING AND SUMMONS TO RESPOND PURSUANT TO §19-5-105(5), C.R.S. To the above named Respondent(s): You are hereby notified that a Petition for Adoption has been filed and if you wish to respond to the Petition, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Notice
is served on you. Your response must be accompanied by the applicable filing fee of $192.00. Your failure to file a Response, or to appear, within 35 days after service, and, in the case of an alleged father, your failure to file a claim of paternity under Article 4 of Title 19, C.R.S., within 35 days after service, if a claim has not previously been filed, may likely result in termination of your parental or your alleged parental rights to the minor child. The following documents are also served herewith: (check as appropriate) [x] Petition for (Stepparent, Kinship, Custodial) Adoption [x] Petition to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship (JDF 520). [x] Affidavit of Abandonment (JDF 525)
Date: 3/11/2022 s/ Marlana A. Caruso Marlana A. Caruso | 41175 Attorney for Petitioner Legal Notice No. 942051 First Publication: May 5, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice Douglas County Combined Courts 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION CASE #: 2021JA135 Petitioner: Andrew Malachi Thompson Respondent: Shane Michael Murphy This court has entered an order directing Publication of the proceedings filed in the above listed
case for the adoption of a child pursuant to C.R.S. 19-5-101 et. seq. after finding that due diligence has been used to obtain personal service but to no avail. The foregoing proceedings have been filed and are served by this publication. If your name appears above, you may obtain a copy of the Petition for Step-Parent Adoption, the Petition for Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship, and the Notice of Adoption Proceeding and Summons to Respond from this court. If you fail to respond within thirty-five (35) days, your parental rights may be terminated. Legal Notice No. 942102 First Publication: May 12, 2022 Last Publication: June 9, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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party!
JUNE 10-12, 2022 | DOWNTOWN PARKER | FREE ADMISSION friday 4PM–10pm
Saturday 10am–10PM
sunday 10am–8pm
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FUN THINGS TO DO: • Enjoy your Favorite Festival Fare • Shopping Marketplace • Music on Three Stages • Culinary Demonstrations sponsored by Specialty Appliance
• Westerra Credit Union Community Stage Supported by Allegro Music • Tailgate Patio Stage
MAIN STAGE – Live Music ALL Day
ENJOY THE RIDES! MORE RIDES THAN EVER! (Adult & Kiddie)
HEADLINERS: Friday, June 10 presented by 8pm: Country Artists Tribute Showcase Saturday, June 11 presented by 8:30pm: Rock Of 80’s Sunday, June 12 presented by 4:30pm: The Long Run (Eagles Tribute Band)
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• Street Performers • Carnival Rides for the Whole Family • Free Kids Crafts • Artisan Demonstrations • Silent Disco – Dance, Dance, Dance! • Get Dizzy in a Human Hamster Ball • Bungy Jumping • Mechanical Bull • Jump and Slide on the Inflatables • Nurf Terf Battles (Nurf version of Paintball) • All Aboard! Ride the Sunshine Express Train on Mainstreet Free Bicycle Parking at Parker Road and Mainstreet.
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• Single Day Unlimited Rides $35 SAVE MONEY, while supplies last. Discounted online purchases only through 12 noon on June 9th. • Single-Day Unlimited Rides $40 Purchase price at the Festival. • MEGA 3-Day Unlimited Rides $70 BEST VALUE, while supplies last. Only available online through 12 noon on June 9th. • All rides 3-6 tickets, if purchased individually at the Festival. • Amazing Rides! Giant Ferris Wheel, Freakout, Himalaya, Fireball, Sizzler, Orbiter, Cliff Hanger, Kamikaze, Pharaoh’s Fury, Starship, Super Shot, Tornado, Wacky Worm, Yo-Yo, Jungle Twist, and Vertigo. • Rides For Kids! Airplanes, Beach Party, Bumble Bees, Bumper Cars, Giant Carousel, Charlie Chopper, Dragon Wagon, Elephants, Going Bananas, Jeeps, Mardi Gras, Mini Boat/Pirates, Mini Drop Tower, Monster Truck, Motorcycles, Pirates’ Island, Super Slides, Tea Time, Tractors, Wet Boats, and VW bugs.