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Englewood Schools to require masks indoors for all New policy aligns with guidance from Tri-County Health City of Englewood workers help distribute water outside the Englewood City Center on Friday, Aug. 6.
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Englewood’s boil-water warning followed earlier violations City official: Previous issues were ‘not linked’ to E. coli situation BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The City of Englewood received notice of a violation of water regulations from the Colorado publichealth department in late July, just a week before the city had to warn residents to boil water to avoid pos-
sible E. coli infection, according to city officials. The broken regulation cited by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment centered on a type of precaution called “backflow testing” — and the city just achieved compliance in the early part of this August. But although Englewood was out of compliance until around the time it had to issue a boil-water advisory, the violation isn’t what led to the E. coli contamination, city officials say. “The two are not linked,” said
Pieter Van Ry, director of the Englewood Utilities Department. “This (the E. coli contamination) was a residential meter assembly issue, not a backflow issue, at a home where we collected the water sample.” On the afternoon of Aug. 4, the city announced that it found a sample of drinking water that tested positive for E. coli, instructing Englewood residents across a large section of the city to boil water before using it.
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Englewood Schools students will start the school year required to wear masks no matter their COVID-19 vaccination status. The new guideline comes after the Tri-County Health Department endorsed universal masking on Aug. 4. Tri-County Health oversees public health in Arapahoe, Douglas and Adams counties. “As we prepare for the start of the school year, we have been monitoring the changing health conditions in the community and having discussions with our partners at Tri-County Health regarding the best way to keep students and staff healthy and safe as well as provide an optimal in-person learning environment,”
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Homelessness a big issue for metro mayors Englewood’s Olson participates in Denver Metro Chamber forum BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Englewood Mayor Linda Olson joined the mayors of Denver and Wheat Ridge at the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce’s State of the City forum to discuss issues facing the region — and homelessness was at the forefront. The Aug. 3 event at the Denver Botanic Gardens was attended by hundreds of metro-area business professionals. Denver Mayor Michael Hancock delivered the keynote address after Olson and Wheat Ridge Mayor Bud Starker participated in a panel discussion with Kelly Brough, the chamber’s president and CEO. All three mayors pointed to housing affordability and homelessness as ongoing challenges they face. In a question to Olson and Starker, Brough mentioned that many metro-area communities have not dealt with homelessness to the degree that Denver has, and asked the two mayors to speak on possible opportunities for regional cooperation to address the issue. Olson said she was proud that nearly all members of the Metro Mayors Caucus — which represents mayors from 38 cities and
Wheat Ridge Mayor Bud Starker and Englewood Mayor Linda Olson talk about navigating the economy as pandemic restrictions have generally eased and housing challenges facing their cities at the Denver Chamber’s State of the City event held Aug. 3 at the PHOTOS BY BOB WOOLEY Denver Botanic Gardens.
towns across metro Denver — have pledged to end homelessness among veterans first. The “veteran population is the first population that you can get to a functional ground zero, where it’s rare and infrequent that people are homeless,” Olson said. “Once you can do one area, you can flex your muscles and learn some things (and) move on to the next population.” Starker, the Wheat Ridge mayor,
replying to Brough, said, “You need to go out and outreach (because) no one effort is the magic goal. Every community is different. All those needs will be different. And we need to have a variety of choices and options (to provide) outreach to these populations.” Starker brought up Jefferson County’s homeless navigator program, which was launched in 2020. This program aims to help connect people experiencing homelessness with services and solutions to the complex health and housing issues they may be facing. According to the Wheat Ridge city website, the program is “comprised of six municipal and county-based housing navigators who work directly with persons experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness.” Addressing homelessness was also a topic of Hancock’s keynote address, as well as economic recovery. “People predicted that Denver would be one of the first cities to roar in terms of our economy,” Hancock said. “Signs of recovery are all around us. We have survived time of loss, hardship and change, but it is not over yet.” Hancock mentioned a proposed $450 million bond package, which
Denver residents will be voting on this November. The proposed $450 million general-obligation bond package “would create an estimated 7,500 jobs and produce an estimated $483 million in worker wages and benefits, and $1 billion in economic benefits,” according to Denver City Councilman Jolon Clark’s August 2021 District 7 newsletter. “Our business leaders value our working relationship with mayors throughout the region,” Brough said. “It is clear we will only solve the challenges we face by working together.” She asked Olson and Starker for suggestions on how business leaders can help mayors lead. Starker suggested that business leaders should get involved civically, such as attending a city council meeting. Olson, Englewood’s mayor, agreed. “What I fear for the business community,” she said, “is that you allow your voice to be expressed by someone else. Come to a meeting and say, ‘I own a business. I’m not speaking on behalf of my business, but this is my view.’ Or if you can speak on behalf of your business, all the better. We really need your voice. We need you to be engaged. Find a way to do that in your area.”
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock gives the keynote address at the 2021 Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce State of the City event.
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Anxiety over new school year higher during pandemic Health experts advise routine and structure for back-to-school BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
When starting a new school year in a new grade with a new teacher, it is common to face first-day jitters. However, experts say back-to-school anxiety in 2021 is elevated due to continuously changing rules and procedures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Kristin Orlowski, a psychologist with UCHealth, said elementary students and teenagers thrive on structure and consistency. In 2020, consistency and structure became unstable with online schooling, mandates, and procedures creating confusion and stress as federal, state and local health officials grappled with how to keep children safe. The bottom line, Orlowski said, is that online schooling is not an effective alternative to in-person learning. Students fell behind in academics and social development, she said. When students are out of sorts, stressed and depressed, Orlowski said studies show they do not retain or learn new things as well. Like other hospitals along the Front Range, UCHealth facilities have seen an uptick in cases involving young people dealing with depression, substance abuse and mental illness. UCHealth has locations in Parker, Highlands Ranch, Aurora, Lone Tree and Denver, As school is slated to start in Douglas, Arapahoe, Adams and Jefferson counties this month, the debate over mask mandates is revving up. Orlowski said as school administrators debate whether to
require masks, parent anger and frustrations are spilling over, and students are hearing it. Dr. Anat Geva, clinician supervisor for HealthOne Behavioral Health Centers, said the biggest problem for students in the pandemic is the “unknown.” “The other part of that is the unknown can change quickly during a pandemic,” she said. “You might have a student already stressed about a new teacher and new classroom, but there is also concern classes will get canceled or mask restrictions are suddenly put in place again. Really, everything can flip 180 degrees from one day to the next. The unknown is always a problem.” Geva said this has led students to be more apathetic and avoid issues altogether. Adults and children alike are ignoring news and updates because they figure the situation will just change tomorrow, she said. According to studies provided by HealthOne, which serves patients in Centennial, Aurora and Ken Caryl, self-harm claims among teenagers in 2020 increased by more than 300%. Earlier this summer, Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHC) declared a crisis in treating young people for mental health conditions. Experts and doctors say the primary reason for the increase in cases is the continued disruption to their daily lives the pandemic has caused. CHC treats young patients in Highlands Ranch, Wheat Ridge, Parker, Aurora, Denver, Centennial, Broomfield and Colorado Springs. As medical professionals remained concerned with how young people are handling the added stressors posed by COVID-19 at the start of a new school year, Orlowski and Geva agree that parents and SEE ANXIETY, P29
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Open house and Pancake Breakfast Ever wanted to take a peek inside the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office and Coroner's Facility? Try on some S.W.A.T. gear? Sit in a helicopter? You'll have your chance at our Annual Open House-with a side of pancakes! The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office and Coroner's Facility will host the event Saturday, August 14, 2021 from 8 a.m. to Noon at it's headquarters, 13101 E. Broncos Parkway in Centennial. Visit arapahoesheriff.org for details Draft Transportation Master Plan available for public comment Arapahoe County is seeking input from the public as the county continues its efforts to map out its transportation needs and goals for the next 20 years. Input on the draft recommendations and investment priorities will be collected through Aug. 11. Visit arapahoegov.com/ transportationplan
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Western Welcome Week: Events schedule Here’s what’s in store for the annual celebration STAFF REPORT
Western Welcome Week is riding back into Littleton, with the theme “Together Again.” The annual celebration kicks off the night of Aug. 12 and continues through the 22nd, with the Grand Parade slated for Aug. 21. Here are highlights of the extended week’s schedule. All events are subject to change. For an up-to-date list with more information, go to WesternWelcomeWeek.org/events. Thursday, August 12 • 8 p.m.-11:59 p.m. Perseids Meteor Shower Star Party Carson Nature Center, South Platte Park Friday, August 13 • 10 a.m.-3 p.m. “Way Out West” Art Exhibit Stanton Art Gallery, Town Hall Arts Center • 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 37th “All Colorado Art Show” Depot Art Gallery • 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Weekends On Main Downtown Littleton • 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Little Jam Concert — Kyle Allgood & the NoGoods Sterne Park • 9 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Western Welcome Week Fireworks in the Park Sterne Park Saturday, August 14 • 6 a.m.-7 a.m. Camp Gladiator Sunrise Workout Mission Hills Church • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Second Saturdays — Art and Artisan Vendors Downtown Littleton • 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 24th Gold Panning on the South Platte River Carson Nature Center, South Platte Park • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 31st Outdoor Art Market Bega Park, east end of Main Street • 10 a.m.-Noon Littleton Elks — Children’s Fishing Derby Geneva Park Lake at the Littleton Center • 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 37th “All Colorado Art Show” Depot Art Gallery Sunday, August 15 • 8 a.m.-10 a.m. 10th Annual Pancake Stampede 5K Fun Run & Walk Hudson Gardens & Event Center • 8 a.m.-11 a.m. 18th WWW Kids Games of Old Geneva Park • 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 42nd WWW Pancake Breakfast Geneva Park • 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 25th Bruce Wolf Stick Horse Stam-
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pede Geneva Park • 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 13th Littleton Elks Car Show Littleton Elks Lodge • 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 37th “All Colorado Art Show” Depot Art Gallery • 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Queen City Jazz Band Concert Littleton United Methodist Church Monday, August 16 • 10 a.m.-3 p.m. “Way Out West” Art Exhibit Stanton Art Gallery, Town Hall Arts Center • 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 37th “All Colorado Art Show” Depot Art Gallery Tuesday, August 17 • 10 a.m.-3 p.m. “Way Out West” Art Exhibit Stanton Art Gallery, Town Hall Arts Center • 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 37th “All Colorado Art Show” Depot Art Gallery • 3 p.m.-7 p.m. 6th O’Tooles Garden Center Littleton Open House — Car Show & BBQ O’Tooles Garden Center • 6 p.m.-7 p.m. 24th HawkQuest Family Night Out Carson Nature Center, South Platte Park • 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. 24th RiverPointe Swing Dance — Zing the Great Big Band RiverPointe Senior Living Wednesday, August 18 • 10 a.m.-3 p.m. “Way Out West” Art Exhibit Stanton Art Gallery, Town Hall Arts Center • 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 37th “All Colorado Art Show” Depot Art Gallery • 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. 20th Taste of Western Welcome Week Littleton Center • 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. 20th WWW Silent Auction (Part of Taste of WWW) Littleton Center Thursday, August 19 • 10 a.m.-3 p.m. “Way Out West” Art Exhibit Stanton Art Gallery, Town Hall Arts Center • 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 37th “All Colorado Art Show” Depot Art Gallery • 5 p.m.-6 p.m. Littleton Main Street Historic Tours Littleton Municipal Courthouse • 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Outdoor Concert — Cody Sisters Bemis Library
Friday, August 20 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. “Way Out West” Art Exhibit Stanton Art Gallery, Town Hall Arts Center • 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 18th Community Quilt Show & Used Book Sale First Presbyterian Church of Littleton • 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 37th “All Colorado Art Show” Depot Art Gallery • 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Elks Hometown Pig Roast & Twenty Hands High Littleton Elks Lodge • 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Close n’ Counter — Guitar Ensemble Littleton United Methodist Church Saturday, August 21 • 6:30 a.m.-10 a.m. 34th Grand Western Sandwich Breakfast Littleton United Methodist Church • 7 a.m.-5 p.m. A Day at the Littleton Elks Lodge Littleton Elks Lodge • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 61st Craft and Home Improvement Fair Downtown Littleton • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. WWW Festival Day Concessions Downtown Littleton • 8 a.m.-1 p.m. YMCA Kids Zone Bega Park, east end of Main Street • 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 18th Community Quilt Show & Used Book Sale First Presbyterian Church of Littleton • 7:45 a.m.- 9:45 a.m. 40th South Metro Fire Fighter’s Children’s Parade Bega Park, east end of Main Street • 10 a.m.-Noon 92nd Western Welcome Week Grand Parade Downtown Littleton • 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 37th “All Colorado Art Show” Depot Art Gallery • Noon-2 p.m. Live Music At Town Hall Arts Center Town Hall Arts Center Sunday, August 22 • 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 37th “All Colorado Art Show” Depot Art Gallery • Noon-2:30 p.m. Brad & Mary Bradford Memorial Duck Race War Memorial Rose Garden/ Little’s Creek • 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Littleton Symphony Orchestra at Hudson Gardens Hudson Gardens & Event Center
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After 35 years, 28-mile Douglas County trail completed The East/West Regional Trail spans Parker and Highlands Ranch BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
It was negative 10 degrees on the December evening in 1986 when Cheryl Matthews and her fellow equestrians stood up and demanded a trail be built through Highlands Ranch. Matthews, now the open space director for Douglas County, had learned that Mission Viejo, the company that owned Highlands Ranch at the time, had once promised a trail but hadn’t yet followed through on it. So one night, when Mission Viejo was set to make a request of the county’s planning commission, Matthews and her friends filled the room and spoke at the podium about their request for a trail. The commission responded by telling the company they wouldn’t approve any more land use applications until they had worked with the residents on the trail, Matthews said. “It was really pretty exciting to be a part of getting it in the plan,” Matthews said. “What got completed after that was a lot more than Highlands Ranch.” As of July 24, that trail, which ended up being the 28-mile East/ West Regional Trail, has finally been completed.
The Douglas County commissioners speak at the grand opening of the East/West Regional Trail July 24. From left, Commissioners PHOTO COURTESY OF DOUGLAS COUNTY Lora Thomas, Abe Laydon and George Teal attended the event.
“It’s pretty amazing when you think about the scope of it,” Matthews said. “It was just kind of a dream back then.” The trail, which runs from Cherry Creek Trail in Parker through Redstone Park in Highlands Ranch, has been constructed in segments. The final section is a four-mile segment that runs from Schweiger Ranch near RidgeGate Parkway and Interstate 25 to the underpass at South Chamber Road in Parker. “It’s just so gratifying to actually
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see a vision come to life and it makes you feel so good,” Matthews said. “You had so many people involved in making it happen and now thousands and thousands of people can go out and enjoy it.” Cyclists, equestrians, dogs, walkers and runners are all allowed on the soft-surface trail, which passes through grasslands, oak bluffs and the Highlands Ranch Backcountry. From the trail, one can often see Pikes Peak along with much of the front range. Wildlife like prong-
horns, elk, deer, coyotes, bear and birds are also possible sightings in the area. There are restrooms and picnic shelters at Grigss Road Trailhead near Daniels Park and the Bluffs Regional Park in Lone Tree. Trail users can also connect to several other trails including the Highline Canal, Willow Creek Trail, Reuter-Hess Reservoir and Bluffs Park. SEE TRAIL, P29
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Senior challenge leads to 4,156 miles walked VI Highlands Ranch gets creative in encouraging fitness and health BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to wreak havoc on everyday lives, being a fitness coordinator at an active living facility for senior citizens can be challenging. For Donna Way, the fitness coordinator at VI Highlands Ranch, the challenge has forced her to get more creative. Over the summer, Way said, she decided to create the Colorado Trails challenge, pushing residents to take steps whether virtually for health reasons, or live and in person through walking, hiking, biking or swimming. Way aimed to get 40 participants in the challenge, but got 36 signed up and separated into four teams. All four teams combined for 4,156 miles of hiking in the 30-day challenge. While all teams did great, Way said, CT Trekkers and the Colorado Trailblazers stepped up and got competitive. “They got so into this challenge that I had to tell them a couple of times not to hurt themselves or overdo it,” Way said. “I also couldn’t believe some of the trash talk. It was successful and all done in good fun.” Heading into the final week of competition, the Trailblazers were leading with a healthy lead over the Trackers. May allowed some extra credit opportunities in the final days, telling teams they could attend the regular VI fitness classes and steps would count towards the team totals. By the end of the final week, the Trackers took advantage of the extra credit, winning 1,234 to 1,212 miles. Nine-year VI residents Mary and Stan Daton were part of the Trekkers. The couple said this was a great challenge that got them moving and meeting people and was entertaining. “We learned a lot about people here, especially how competitive they can be,” Mary said. “The exercise was great, and since I will never be able to walk on the actual Colorado trails, having these videos was great.” Way said a lot of the competition was virtual, as she utilized YouTube to help participants feel like they were on Colorado’s trails. Stan said the videos were engaging, helping the couple not only get motivated to move, but also see parts of Colorado that were beautiful. On the second-place team were Alice and Tom Atkins. Still taking some shots at the competition, Tom said the Trailblazers definitely had the contest in the bag until Way decided to offer the extra-credit options. “(Way) gave those extra bonus miles in that last week and that worked for them, helping them beat us,” Tom said. “But it was all in good fun.” Residents at VI for just over two years, Alice and Tom agreed the challenge was an opportunity to be
creative in getting more exercise. Alice enjoys walking and Tom enjoys biking. Since Way found a way to calculate bike riding into steps, they both participated through the fitness programs they enjoy. “A challenge like this is really a good way to encourage residents to maintain their health,” Alice said. “It was a good physical and mental challenge that we all really had fun doing.” Still, the winners got the reward. The Trekkers were treated to a pizza party that featured beer and wine. After seeing the engagement, enthusiasm and level of fitness achieved during the Colorado Trails challenge, Way said she will look at other ways to do more in the future. Tom said he is looking forward to the possible challenge of taking on the 14,000-foot climbs through a virtual experience in the future. For all the negatives from the pandemic, Way said, getting more creative with encouraging active health and fitness has been a positive in using video technology and social platforms that allow residents to see the world from the comfort of home.
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Guided Nature Hikes Each year, RidgeGate teams up with the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District to provide free, guided nature hikes. These hikes are led by professional naturalists from the district, and offer insight and education into the natural ecosystems within the open space at RidgeGate. Registration is required and available at RidgeGate.com.
Saturday, August 21, 7-9pm – A Walk Under the Full “Sturgeon Moon” (Bluffs Regional Park) Friday, September 3, 6-7:30pm – Living off the Land - Finding Native Foods Around Us (Willow Creek Trail) Monday, September 20, 6:30-8pm – A Walk Under the Full “Corn Moon” (Willow Creek Trail)
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Tunes on the Terrace at the Lone Tree Arts Center RidgeGate is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Lone Tree Arts Center’s ‘Tunes on the Terrace’—an outdoor evening concert series that will bring your summer nights to life. Check out the full schedule and buy tickets at www.lonetreeartscenter.org.
Friday August 20, 8pm – Los Chicos del 512-The Selena Experience
Experience Historic Schweiger Ranch The restoration of the 38-acre historic Schweiger Ranch, led by the Schweiger Ranch Foundation, gives us a glimpse into settlers’ lives. Today, the ranch is open to the public for self-guided visits and a variety of events throughout the year. Register for or learn more at SchweigerRanch.org.
Saturday, August 21, 6-7:30pm – Campfire & Storytelling Series (Annie Oakley) Saturday, September 11, 11am-12pm – Guided Public Tour Saturday, September 11, 9:30-11am – Natural Heritage Walking Tours with SSPRD (Native American Plant Uses)
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Adoption event showcases giant breed dogs Douglas County nonprofit helps rehome large dogs throughout region BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
People huddled on the floor between chairs, tables, puddles of drool and furiously wagging tails. Although dogs are always welcome at Lone Tree Brewing Company, more than usual gathered in the
tasting room on July 31, towering over patrons as they doled out pats and ear scratches. Big Dogs Huge Paws, an organization specializing in rehoming giant breed dogs, had come to town to hold an adoption event promoting the 65 dogs under the group’s care. The nonprofit places dogs in roughly 14 states and holds events like the one at Lone Tree Brewing to help people begin the adoption application process or learn about the organization. SEE BIG DOGS, P9
Lone Tree Brewing Company runs a monthly charity program and has partnered with Big Dogs Huge Paws for several years.
Dogs available for adoption through Big Dogs Huge Paws come from a variety of backPHOTOS BY JESSICA GIBBS grounds and are available for adoption in several states.
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The Larkspur-based nonprofit does not have a brick-and-mortar location and instead places dogs with foster families until a permanent home can be found. Dogs come into Big Dogs Huge Paws’ care from a variety of backgrounds and at different ages. Vetting potential adopters takes between four and six weeks. Volunteer staff with Big Dogs Huge Paws speak with an applicant’s veterinarian, check references, conduct home visits and bring a giant breed dog to the location so both staff and the family can get a feel for a large animal in the home. Dogs can grow larger than 200 pounds, according to the group’s website. Applicants with experience owning giant dog breeds are preferred, and most dogs have a waitlist, said Kati Harken, the organization’s community outreach coordinator. “With giant breeds comes bigger health issues. Obviously, it costs more to feed them. Bigger personalities, behaviors,” Harken said. “So, we really do like folks to have experience.” Harken said meet-and-greets with dogs also help people familiarize themselves with breeds the nonprofit works with. Mike Webster, tasting room manager for Lone Tree Brewing Company, said the partnership with Big Dogs Huge Paws began several years ago as part of the brewery’s monthly charity program. The local craft brewery is dog-
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Kati Harken of Big Dogs Huge Paws speaks with potential adopters at an adoption event for giant dog breeds on July 31.
friendly and tries to place an emphasis on community events, he said, making Big Dogs Huge Paws a natural partner. “You can see how many dogs and people showed up,” he said. “Who doesn’t love dogs?” Among the crowds fawning over great Pyrenees, great Danes and Newfoundlands were Emma and Colleen Shumate, a mother-daughter pair from Castle Rock. The family adopted two great Danes through the organization and came to Lone Tree to support them at the event. Colleen said the family had a good experience working with the nonprofit after always having wanted a giant breed dog. The animals are “the biggest lap dog you’ll ever have,” Colleen said laughing, adding the dogs don’t know their size. “The ‘gentle giant’ is true,” Emma said.
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The vetting process for families to adopt a giant dog breed through Big Dogs Huge PHOTOS BY JESSICA GIBBS Paws takes several weeks and most dogs have a waitlist.
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Event connects cops, community Littleton welcomes residents for National Night Out BY SHANNA MAXCY SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Krista Dinock, K-9 handler with the Littleton Police Department, spins Austin Street, 1, PHOTOS BY SHANNA MAXCY in the air during the Littleton National Night Out community event.
Three-year-old Sebastian Paternoster sat in the driver’s seat of the Littleton Police SWAT vehicle with the radio in his hand. He pretended to call for backup. He was one of many community children to take a tour of the vehicle Aug. 3 at the Littleton Police Department’s annual National Night Out event. National Night Out is a community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships. Held nationwide on Aug. 3, the event aims to provide an opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. “It’s important for us to make those connections so that when we do go to their neighborhood that they know we’re just a bunch of officers trying to help the community and keep it safe,” said Hal Mandler, patrol commander on the graveyard shift for Littleton Police. Mandler also organized this year’s event. The community event was canceled in 2020 because of COVID restrictions. This year’s event took a different approach with a centralized celebration in the Littleton Museum parking lot. Food trucks and a craft station accompanied K-9 demonstrations, the SWAT vehicle
and a drone display. Previous years’ event took officers around town to a variety of block parties. Attendees were encouraged to talk with officers about any issues they are having in their community and get to know the officers on a more personal level. “We’re just letting people know that we’re regular people and that they can come ask questions,” Mandler said. The event follows a year of nationwide tension between communities and police departments. “There’s a lot of negativity out there right now with law enforcement and that’s unfortunate,” Mandler said, adding that in the 20 years he’s worked for Littleton Police, he has never seen people more divided. “Everyone has a very strong opinion right now and instead of having a conversation, we’re having arguments,” he said. “I would much rather be open to a conversation. So many people are entrenched in their opinions and it’s hard to provide facts that may go against that thinking.” Mandler said officer-community interactions like those at National Night Out help create positive relationships. “The community of Littleton really does support the police department and we want to let them know ‘thank you’ for that,” he said. “They give us their trust and that’s a very important thing and we want to make sure they know that we respect that trust and we need to keep proving that every day.”
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Sebastian Paternoster, 3, calls for backup on the Littleton SWAT radio at the city’s National Night Out event held Aug. 3.
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VOICES Recognition begins with appreciation T he business operates seven days a week in the summer months. Some days are busier than others, with customers waiting in line. Most wait patiently WINNING while others, well WORDS … not so much. Inventories can run low, and sometimes be out of stock. The point-of-sale system is usually working properly, but sometimes it needs a little troubleshooting. Not to menMichael Norton tion the cleaning, maintenance, and routine chores that must be tended to daily that are required to keep the business running properly and ensuring amazing customer service. Observing this team of overachievers, I was super impressed. They worked well together, smiled while they worked, took a genuine interest in their customers, and created a wow experience for everyone they served. Many times, I saw them go above and beyond in the way of customer care. They worked in harmony to get the
job done. It was a sense of teamwork rarely displayed in even the best of corporate environments. As in any business, shifts need to be changed and covered, illnesses happen, family vacations are planned, and unexpected events can disrupt even the tightest schedules. The team came up with a system to make sure that all shifts would be covered, and although it came close a few times, they never found themselves shortstaffed. This was a well-coached staff and an extremely bright and motivated team that worked so hard to get the job done. Some were leaders, some grew into leaders, and watching them this season, I knew that some were future leaders. Not only in this business, but I could tell that these were individuals who would contribute to the success of any organization that would be lucky enough to hire them and who would be both emerging and transformational leaders wherever they would go. Oh, by the way, I am referring to a staff of about 22 hard-working, loyal, and awesome young ladies ranging in age from 14 to 20. They are such an impressive team, truly one of the
most talented, smart, and fun staff I have had the privilege of witnessing in my many years in business. Kudos to each one of them and a big shout out to the woman behind these young ladies, Kim Norton. As the owner and Chief Ice Cream Mixologist of Norton’s Main Scoop, she puts so much effort into interviewing, hiring, training, and developing the team. And more importantly, she has a deep respect and appreciation for each person on the team. Even more than making some ridiculously delicious ice cream, the team’s growth, safety, and well-being are her top priorities. Although the business operates seven days a week for the summer, Kim decided to completely close the shop for a day this year to throw a staff appreciation party. She closed so that everyone could attend. Each team member had opportunities to share stories, great memories, funny customer experiences, and further bond as a team. And they all received small gifts as a show of appreciation. And some received awards for Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, and other such honors. It felt more like a family gathering instead of a
company event. Some of the girls have been a part of the business for the past four seasons and will be leaving for college. Their contributions will never be forgotten, their smiles will remain a part of the business forever, and their positive attitude will be their legacy for those who follow behind them. Whether it’s a business on Main Street or a Fortune 500 company, recognizing our team members begins with appreciation. When the people on our teams feel appreciated and recognized for their contributions, there is a much greater chance that they will stay with us, grow with us, or if and when they do leave, they will leave our business in much better condition then when they first arrived. I would love to hear your story at mnorton@tramazing.com, and when we take care of those who take care of our business, it really will be a better than good year. Michael Norton is the grateful CEO of Tramazing.com, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager, and motivator to businesses of all sizes.
Bringing mindfulness into your everyday life
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hen we bring awareness into our daily activities we are able to actively seek the joy of being alive. Living mindfully LIVING & also helps us take AGING WELL in the beauty that surrounds us each day. Meditation and mindfulness are achievable for all. below are some tips on how to bring both into your everyday life. Mindfulness and meditation are reMolly Woodhull ally about teaching us how to focus our awareness in the present moment. In meditation we choose to focus on one thing at a time. We will notice our mind wan-
dering away from the chosen anchor and with kindness and compassion we bring our awareness back. As we become better at focusing on the present moment, we gain a new awareness of the beautiful things that happen around us all the time. Plus, we spend less time ruminating about the past and fretting about the future. MicroMeditation It is important to start your meditation practice in a way that feels realistic and accessible to you. So, feel empowered that MicroMeditations are possible. A MicroMeditation is one breath to one minute of thoughtful breathing. Take one thoughtful deep breath before or after a tough conversation. It will make a difference!
Wake to joy It has been shown that the way we start our day affects the way we end it. Instead of going straight to your phone answering emails or text messages, try and take a few deep belly breaths. It is beneficial to take 30 minutes to an hour between the time you wake up and when you start your work for the day. Do something mindful during this time. And by mindful, this means just being totally present doing something you love, something that brings you joy.
ery morning and night, and throughout the day as needed. Peace, joy, and lightness live within all of us. Meditation and mindfulness allow us to tap into a deeper sense of peace and joy.
Mantras Spoken words can be a great way to focus attention. A great mantra is, “Peace begins (deep inhale) with me (deep exhale).” Leave a sticky note on your mirror to remind you of this mantra. Recite these simple words ev-
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County plans excavation of ancient rock shelter Staff applied for grant to fund project at Native American site BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Douglas County’s Department of Community Development is hoping to learn more about Native Americans who lived in the area about 700 years ago after a rock shelter they likely used was discovered in the county. The shelter was found by the county about five years ago during a site survey of a piece of land acquired by the county commissioners. Then in 2020, during a test excavation of a 50 centimeter by 50 centimeter square, enough artifacts were discovered to call for a deeper exploration. “They were finding enough intact cultural materials that it’s very significant,” said Brittany Cassell, the county’s curator. The shelter is similar to others known to have been used by Native Americans. Archaeologists like Cassell are still working to understand how Native Americans used them. “Doing a full excavation and having more artifacts will help us understand a lot more,” Cassell said. “Not just about this rock shelter, but others as well.” The county hasn’t disclosed the shelter’s location because of a state regulation that states that — unless permission is given — a prehistoric site’s whereabouts cannot be released. “There are a lot of people who will seek out these, especially rock shelters, to exploit them,” Cassell said. If people were to visit the site, they could intentionally or unintentionally cause damage to the artifacts or alter the context necessary to understand the items, she said. “Once you go in and disturb the soil or take those artifacts you might just think you’re taking a simple rock but to the trained eye, it’s a tool or has more significance,” Cassell said. “Once you take that away, it doesn’t have a context anymore and you don’t have that piece to tell you how they lived in that rock shelter.” Specific information the research team hopes to learn includes what time of year the shelter was used, what animals were hunted and processed, what plants and materials were used, and any periods that the shelter was abandoned. Early research of the site shows artifacts that are about 700 to 900 years old, Cassell said. Many tribes are affiliated with the area including Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute, Northern Cheyenne, Sioux, Comanche, Pawnee, Jicarilla Apache, Southern Arapaho, Cheyenne and Northern Arapaho. Other rock shelters that have been discovered in the area include Blackfoot Cave in Cherry
Researchers found many intact cultural artifacts when doing a test excavation in the rock shelter. They hope a full excavation will PHOTO COURTESY OF DOUGLAS COUNTY help them learn more about Native Americans who used the shelter.
Valley, Cherokee Ranch rock shelter and Franktown Cave. Cassell is the first full-time curator for Douglas County and began in the position in 2018. During a July 27 meeting, commissioners approved a request from Cassell’s team to apply for a State Historical Fund grant to fund the majority of the $118,000 rock shelter project. The county will pay about $30,000 or 25% of that cost. “The significance of these deposits coupled with encroaching residential development spurred staff to pursue a State Historical Fund grant to assist with the recovery of the most vulnerable deposits before they are impacted by members of the public,” Cassell said in the meeting. The site could eventually be a county historical landmark, she said. The commissioners unanimously approved the proposal and Commissioner George Teal spoke of his excitement for the project. “To be able to do this excavation, find these items ... but preserve them for all of us, not just the one or two kids that might find the shelter walking out of their backyard someday, I think is really valuable,” Teal said. The county will learn in early December whether it is awarded the grant and, if approved, will begin a mapping and planning phase for the excavation in the spring of 2022. Later that summer, the physical excavation would begin. The county hopes to work with tribal groups throughout the project. There will likely be another grant application in the future to test whatever materials are discovered in the shelter. “We’re hoping to make this a really good education opportunity,” Cassell said.
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Religious identities spread out along the Front Range
A rendering of the South East Aurora Islamic Center, a mosque that will be built in future years. Its development is part of a growing and expanding Muslim community in the Denver metro area. COURTESY OF THE SOUTH EAST AURORA ISLAMIC CENTER BY LIAM ADAMS LADAMS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
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he Denver metro area is religiously diverse and it’s becoming increasingly so. A new study by the Public Religion Research Institute — called the 2020 Census on American Religion — found that “religious diversity scores” for Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas, and Jefferson counties in 2020 were all above average when compared to the rest of the U.S. The average religious diversity score by county in the country — on a scale of .02 to 0.9 — is 0.62. Meanwhile, Arapahoe County received a score of 0.81, Adams County was 0.79, Douglas County was 0.77, and Jefferson County was 0.78. The array of religious identities in the Denver metro area — where one religious subset doesn’t represent more than half of the population — doesn’t surprise Carl Raschke, professor of religious studies at the University of Denver. “Historically, Colorado has been a place for religious freedom and religious experimentation,” Raschke said. “Colorado is a lot harder place than other parts of the country to figure out or get an actual profile out of.” In making sense of the new PRRI data, Raschke and other experts explained that some religious groups maintain large numbers and influence because they have been around for a while. However, the Denver metro area religious landscape continues to shift in noticeable ways because a lot of people migrate to the area, both from within and outside the U.S. Muslim, Hindus and ‘nones’ Averaging data for Arapahoe, Adams, Douglas and Jefferson counties, white evangelical Christians represent 16% of the population, 8% are Hispanic Catholic, 1% are Muslim, 2% are Jewish, and 31%
are religiously unaffiliated. Across the U.S., the average for white evangelical Christians is 14%, 8% are Hispanic Catholic, 1% are Muslim, 1% are Jewish, and 23% are religiously unaffiliated. The county-level data is from a PRRI survey that collected hundreds of thousands of responses from adults across the country between 2013 to 2019. Tracing similar data from previous years is difficult, given that the county-level data in the 2020 Census on American Religion is the first of its kind. Anecdotally, Raschke said some of the fastest-growing religious affiliations in the metro area are Muslims, Hindus, and religiously unaffiliated, also called “nones.” There are a few reasons for that. First, Raschke said, “what’s happening in Denver is pretty much following religious and demographic trends nationwide.” What’s happening in the U.S., such as the dramatic rise of the nones, is happening here. However, certain migration patterns also uniquely affect the Denver area’s religious makeup. “As you migrate more people to a place, it changes. And it is influenced by those that are moving in and the size that is moving in,” said Elizabeth Garner, state demographer with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. One of those groups is young adults, representing a large percentage of the nones in the U.S. “Typically, when we migrate people to Colorado, and to Denver, we migrate young adults,” Garner said. Then there are racial and ethnic minority groups coming to the Denver metro area from within the U.S. and outside. Both have a major impact on Colorado, Garner said. In Colorado, “...migration has a larger influence than birth. Not every state is the same,” Garner said. “In terms of religion, that’s what I would assume as well. Is that where
we migrate people from, and those trends will influence what happens in the state.” New generation Muslims Imam ShemsAdeen Ben-Masaud, director of student affairs and community engagement at Crescent View Academy in Aurora, said those trends are especially pronounced in the Denver metro Muslim community. Ben-Masaud, who was born and raised in Colorado, said his dad moved to Colorado in 1977 and at the time, there were only two mosques in the Denver area that people held inside their homes. Now, there are dozens of mosques in the metro area. The Front Range’s Muslim community started with a small number of immigrants and refugees who primarily arrived from other countries, Ben-Masaud said. But now, the growth is a byproduct of several factors. Those early immigrants began having families and some middle-income Muslims moved from other states for work. The continued influx of refugees from Muslim-majority countries also counts, he said. From 2000 to 2010, 56% of foreignborn Coloradans were from Latin America, 21% were from Asia, and 11% were from Africa, according to U.S. Census Bureau data provided by the state demography office. From 2010 onwards, 38% are from Latin America, 33% are from Asia, and 15% are from Africa. Meanwhile, Garner noted, international migration only represents 20% of net migration in Colorado. More mosques No matter the cause, Ben-Masaud, said Colorado’s new Muslim communities are growing. “The idea is that now that firstgeneration American (Muslims) or second-generation American (Muslims) are connected to these
mosques, religious centers, faith centers,” Ben-Masaud said. “We can now continue the growth of the community and continue to serve the community and then maybe provide some of the services that our parents couldn’t.” Ben-Masaud said that people born in and raised in larger hubs for local Muslims — such as central Aurora — are moving into quickly developing areas, such as south Aurora and Centennial. “A lot of those families have been established. They might have lived closer to the mosque and the school here 30 years ago when they first came. Now they are established. Now their kids have kids. Now they have income, and they are buying the houses out there,” the imam said. “Who is filling their space here, where they left behind? It’s the newer immigrants. So, the Somalis, the Africans, Kenyans, Afghans, and Iraqis.” In the coming years, Ben-Masaud said new mosques will likely be built in southeast Aurora and Centennial. Ben-Masaud also noted that there’s a large Afghan Muslim population in Northglenn and Thornton, who are members of the Metro Denver North Islamic Center, or Masjid Ikhlas. Many of the people who attend the Islamic Center of Golden are students from the Persian Gulf region who are studying at Colorado School of Mines, Ben-Masaud said. For Ben-Masaud, it’s been neat to observe the drastic growth of the metro area Islamic community over time. “We grew up thinking, ‘why are we here, why don’t we live in California?’ But now everybody is coming here and there’s now like, okay there’s attention on us, there are more people with experience coming in,” he said. “We’ve really become this geographic hub, that while isolated, it’s looking positive for the future.”
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Buckstein to perform in free outdoor show
he final Littleton Museum lawn concert of the 2021 summer season, presented free to the public by Friends of the Library and Museum, will feature country musician Buckstein at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 18. Pack a picnic and bring chairs or SONYA’S a blanket to the museum at 6028 SAMPLER S. Gallup St. in Littleton.
Littleton Symphony Open air concerts by Littleton Symphony (free, but a $10 donation would be really welcome!) — Aug. 19, 7 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church courtyard, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village; August 22, 7 p.m. at Sonya Ellingboe Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton; Aug. 26, 7 p.m. at Grant Amphitheater in Clements Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. Depot Art Gallery The All Colorado Show is open at Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Free. A Western Welcome Week event. See depotartgallery.org. Parker Arts The 2021-2022 season program at Parker’s PACE Center is on sale and “Expressions of Interior
Life,” an exhibit from Vail International Gallery, which specializes in Russian art, is in the art gallery, open noon to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. The PACE Center is at 20000 Pikes Peak Ave. See parkerarts.org. Joining forces Firehouse Theater Company and Wheat Ridge Theatre Company are collaborating this season, performing at Colorado Free University, 7653 E. First Place, Denver. Aug. 13 to Sept. 4: “Three Viewings” by Jeffrey Hatcher; Nov. 13 to Dec. 18: “Ada and the Engine” by Lauren Gunderson; Feb. 26 to March 26: “Towards Zero” by Agatha Christie. See firehousetheatercompany.com. Bunches of butterflies Chatfield Farms, Denver Botanic Gardens’ southern unit at 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, has hundreds of native butterflies in a cooperative project with the Butterfly Pavilion. Swallowtails, Monarchs, Mourning Cloaks, Painted Ladies. Learn what to plant in home gardens. Admission charged. See botanicgardens.org.
Colorado’s own Buckstein will perform in a free outdoor country-music concert on the lawn of the Littleton COURTESY PHOTO Museum starting at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 18.
Art Students League The Summer Art Market at Art Students League, 200 S. Grant St., Denver, will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 28-29. About 100 local artists will show and sell their work. Admission: $5 (free 5 and under).
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Band performance The Kyle Allgood and the NoGoods band plays at Sterne Park, 5800 S. Spotswood St. in Littleton, on Aug. 13 from 5-8 p.m., as a start to Western Welcome Week. Free. Fireworks will follow.
The Denver Botanic Gardens’ “Moth Migration Project” exhibit does not go on display until Jan. 15, 2022, running through April 3. The “Sonya’s Sampler” column in the Aug. 5-6 edition incorrectly said the exhibit is on display now.
Hudson Gardens is treat for lovers of nature, shows BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
When the Central City Opera Company determined that COVID rules and regulations would not allow for summer performances in the wonderful 1878 Opera House, an arrangement was made to move about 35 miles down the hill and outside — at Littleton’s Hudson Gardens and Event Center, where a stage awaited with a grass amphitheater. The final performances are over and ticket sales went really well for Verdi’s “Rigoletto,” presented in repertory with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Carousel,” which filled the gardens with music and live eperformances through July. (I feel certain the flowers are thriving after a month of beautiful music and happy audiences.) I enjoyed a somewhat abbreviated version of “Carousel” with what looked like a sold-out crowd. The musical, based on Ferenc
Molnar’s play, “Liliom,” featured original choreography by Agnes DeMille and a live orchestra tucked behind a colorful backdrop, painted with carousel horses. On a set with minimal furnishings, Julie Jordan was portrayed by soprano Anna Christy, while the rough-edged Billy Bigelow part was performed by strong baritone Stephen La Brie and Marin Tack performed as their daughter, Louise. “If I Loved You” sounded especially fine as the sun set ... “When I Marry Mr. Snow” is the funny/ familiar number sung by Julie’s friend Carrie (Jennifer Di Dominici) and Will Ferguson was the somewhat goofy Enoch Snow. Other familiar songs included “June is Bustin’ Out All Over” and the haunting “You’ll Never Walk Alone ...” Somewhere recently, I read that this was Hammerstein’s favorite among the wondrous collection of musicals he and Rodgers created. Ken Cazan was director for “Car-
ousel” and Christopher Zemliuskas conducted the behind-the scenes orchestra. Meanwhile at the gardens, visitors can enjoy the constantlychanging plantings at Hudson Gardens and Event Center, with the entry at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton. There’s a new Colorado Garden that features plants that grow especially happily in this somewhat difficult climate — many native plants, drought-resistant, colorful and pollinator-friendly. There is a new River Garden that improves the connection with the Mary Carter trail and the South Platte River, and close to the water lily pond is Evelyn’s Garden, named for the late Evelyn Hudson, who donated her land and home to provide a place of beauty for her special hometown. Beautification was her middle name! Longtime residents will remember the pretty Country Kitchen restaurant she and her husband,
Col. King Hudson, operated in what is now the Inn at Hudson Gardens. As I looked at the large evergreens that encircle that property, I recalled the story about how a businesslike Evelyn told King Hudson that the somewhat bare property needed some trees and he said “Yes, dear!” and drove his truck up to talk to the folks at CSU, returning with the first truckload! (The property had been farmed in previous times, but the Hudsons built their home and a busy restaurant.) Which brings us to a final invitation to area nature lovers to visit this place ... it’s free and welcoming. And, on Aug. 22, at the close of Western Welcome Week, music will return. The Littleton Symphony will perform a concert that is free, although the orchestra will surely welcome a $10 donation from those who can give. The grand finale of Western Welcome Week! Hopefully, 2022 will allow for a return of Hudson Gardens’ concerts.
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Englewood Schools Superintendent Wendy Rubin said in the Aug. 4 announcement. “What we know about COVID-19 is that a layered approach to safety is one that keeps staff and students healthy and in school learning,” Rubin said. Under Englewood Schools’ new policy for the start of school, masks will be required for all students, visitors and staff while inside all Englewood schools, regardless of whether a person is vaccinated or not. This includes indoor athletics and afterschool activities. Masks will not be required outside, “since the risk of COVID transmission is significantly lower outdoors.” Per federal law, all bus riders must wear masks while being transported on school buses. Buses are considered public transportation. District students return to class Aug. 16 or 17 depending on grade. Under the previous rules, which took effect July 1, mask wearing would not have been required at school, indoors or outdoors, for children age 11 and younger and for adults and students 12 and older who are fully vaccinated. The district reviewed its previous mask policy at its Aug. 3 school board
meeting, at which time the district was prepared to move forward with highly recommending masks for all students. But on Aug. 4, the district held off releasing that policy pending action by Tri-County Health, and when Tri-County recommended mandatory masking, the school district followed that recommendation. At the Aug. 3 meeting, Rubin sought input from board members, who were mixed on whether they wanted to start the school year requiring or recommending mask wearing. Board member Gary Manfre was outspoken about his opinion that masks not be required and adamant that families have a choice. Other board members were on the fence. “I was someone that took a lot of time to make the decision to get myself vaccinated and to have my children,” said board member Tena Prange. “So I’m sensitive to people’s personal choice and I do think there is a lot of action going on right now around mask wearing or providing vaccination status updates.” Prange said she doesn’t like the idea of telling people what to do with their bodies or creating circumstances that push people into doing things that they might not want to do. But now seeing how many people who are vaccinated getting the Delta variant, and how the variant is affecting children, shifted her thoughts toward mandating masks.
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Some say policies go too far; others say not far enough BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
School districts across metro Denver and beyond have been revising their mask-wearing policies and other rules to address the threat of COVID-19 as the new school year approaches. And frequently, those policies have met with strong objections from many -- some feeling the rules go too far and some saying they don’t go far enough. Some districts, such as Denver, Jeffco and Englewood, have announced mask-wearing requirements inside schools, while others, like DCSD, are strongly urging that they be used but not mandating them in school buildings. Colorado’s public-health department released new K-12 school COVID-19 guidelines in late July, but the new guidance “does not constitute statewide requirements,” a state news release said. Instead, the guidance outlines “best practices” for local governments and school districts. With Tri-County Health Department -- serving Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties -- and the state deciding not to require masks, the choice of whether to mandate masks fell to school districts. Here’s a look at what other school districts are doing, as of Aug. 5: • In Denver Public Schools, masks will be required for all students, visitors and staff while in all schools and buildings, regardless of vaccination status, according to the district’s website. • In Aurora Public Schools, masks will be strongly recommended for all students who are unvaccinated, according to the district’s website. All staff who are vaccinated will not be required to wear face masks at schools and district sites. All staff members who are unvaccinated
will be required to wear masks in the workplace. • In Douglas County Schools, masks will be “strongly encouraged” for students 11 and younger when learning indoors. The same is true for students 12 and older who are not fully vaccinated. Masks will not be required. • Jeffco Public Schools will require in-school masking for ages 3 through 11. For students age 12 and above, masks indoors are strongly recommended for unvaccinated students and recommended for vaccinated students in alignment with guidance from Jefferson County Public Health, according to a news release. • The Cherry Creek School District, which includes central and eastern Centennial, has announced that it won’t require masks for the school year. However, “all students and staff are strongly encouraged to wear a face mask in school,” a letter to the community from Superintendent Christopher Smith said on Aug. 4. All students and staff are required to wear masks on school buses regardless of vaccination status. • Littleton Public Schools is planning to start the 2021-22 school year without a mask requirement. Schools will practice physical distancing as much as is possible without disrupting the learning environment. • In Englewood Schools, the district announced Aug. 4 that the wearing of masks by all students, visitors and staff inside its schools will be required this fall, regardless of whether a person is vaccinated for COVID-19 or not. • For the Adams County area: In Adams 12 Five Star Schools, masks are recommended for all students, regardless of vaccination status, but are not required. 27J Schools (Brighton area) will also not require students to wear masks indoors. But in Westminster Public Schools, all students, staff and teachers will be required to wear masks when indoors. Students in all three school districts are required to wear masks on buses. Source: Colorado Community Media staff reporting.
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The city issued a boil-water advisory for “Zone 1” of the city’s water distribution system, which includes north, northwest, central and southwest Englewood. E. coli bacteria can make people sick and is of particular concern to people with weakened immune systems, officials said. The announcement complicated life in Englewood, with at least some grocery-store water shelves cleared out and residents driving to Englewood Civic Center to pick up free water at a distribution site operated by city workers. After lifting the boil-water warning, the city advised residents and businesses to run water through all their faucets for at least five minutes and to replace water filters on appliances. “The city is developing a reimbursement program to rebate some or all costs associated with replacing water filters on devices such as refrigerator water dispensers, sink faucets and coffee makers in homes following the boil water notice,” the city said on Twitter. The city added: “The reimbursement program should be up and running by Aug. 11. For now, please keep all receipts associated with purchases of these water filters.” Earlier violation reported The day after Englewood issued its boil-water advisory, Denver TV channel KCNC-CBS4 reported that Englewood’s water utility was recently found to be in violation for
City of Englewood workers help distribute water outside the Englewood City Center on Friday, Aug. 6.
issues with its backflow testing. “Backflow” means an “unwanted flow” of liquid, substances or contaminants in the reverse direction, according to a state public-health department fact sheet. “In regards to a public water supply it is when the flow of water reverses direction and mixes back
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Manager says Englewood ‘followed the appropriate protocols’ BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
After Englewood’s boil-water advisory was issued on Aug. 4 following the finding of E. coli in water in a section of the city, based on samples collected two days earlier, news coverage from TV station KCNC-CBS4 had questioned why the boil-water advisory didn’t come sooner given the timing of when the water sample was taken. A state health official appeared to address that question in the Aug. 6 announcement that lifted the boil-water advisory just before noon. “Englewood followed the appropriate protocols and required regulatory processes that have been established for decades. On Aug. 2, the City of Englewood collected 11 water samples according to routine water-monitoring processes,” Ron Falco, safe drinking water program manager for the state public-health department, said in the announcement.
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tion of their backflow devices to the city,” Van Ry said. Asked what might have caused the positive E. coli sample, the city noted that it identified a “leaking meter assembly in a (water) meter pit at the sample site,” according to Chris Harguth, a city spokesperson. SEE WATER, P19
Sample results are available 24 hours after the test is performed, according to an earlier city statement. “The lab provided results on Aug. 3 indicating E. coli at one sample location. So on Aug. 2 drinking water contamination was tentatively identified,” Falco said in the announcement. “Such tentative identification requires repeat sampling to confirm the situation, as single false-positive test results do occur. The city completed the repeat sampling process on Aug. 3. The results received on Aug. 4 confirmed the presence of E. coli in drinking water in the affected area (water Zone 1), and that’s when we issued the boil advisory. “Based on these facts, i.e. one positive test result among so many negative test results, the city took the proper steps and conducted the public notice at the right time,” Falco added. “We understand that this issue has caused disruption to our customers and appreciate their patience and understanding as we have worked to correct the issue,” Englewood Utilities Director Pieter Van Ry said in the announcement. “When a system issue such as this occurs, our top priority is keeping the community safe.”
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“Crews replaced the meter assembly and pit in its entirety stopping the leak. Upon completion of this replacement, an additional sample was taken from the sample location. The sample results indicated an absence of total coliform and E. coli,” a statement from Harguth said. The city is unable to “definitively say right now that the leaking water meter assembly was the cause of the issue,” Van Ry said. “What we can say is that once we fixed the leak and replaced the meter assembly, the test came back negative,” Van Ry added. City officials were unaware of the cause of the leak as of Aug. 6, Van Ry said. Englewood is weighing a new inspection policy in light of the emergency. “At this time, staff inspects meters only at times when they are required to access the meter pit to perform a monthly read,” Van Ry said. “The city is currently evaluating a more frequent meter inspection protocol as a result of this event.” In Englewood, most of the water meter system operates on a “radio read” technology where a transponder sends usage information to a meter reader employee remotely, where they pick up the information on a handheld electronic device, Van Ry said. When the transponder’s battery is dead, the meter cannot be read remotely, which is when the technician will then look into the meter pit to get a reading, Van Ry said. “These are the situations right now when we inspect the meter pit,” Van Ry said. “This is where we are considering a change to our process to increase that frequency of inspection.” Tank inspection plans cited CBS4 also reported that Englewood’s water utility was recently found to be in violation regarding its inspection plans for its water
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storage tanks. That violation was identified for a few reasons, officials say: The city’s storage tank inspection plans not identifying an alternate schedule for inspections of elevated storage tanks, the justifications for why Englewood is using an alternate schedule, and the inspection checklists not making clear when a full or partial inspection was done. “Although the tank inspections were being performed, the tank inspection plans did not mention the use of an alternate schedule or justifications why,” the statement from Harguth said. For that problem, a violation was issued March and resolved in April, according to the city. “The alternate tank inspection issue is not linked to the E. coli contamination event,” Harguth’s statement said. Englewood received a violation notice from the state public-health department about the backflow test-
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Lakewood Cultural Center announces 2021-22 season Jazz, funk, classical — even comedy. There’s something on tap for everyone STAFF REPORT
Season tickets are on sale now for the Lakewood Cultural Center’s new season. The center is bringing what they describe as “an exciting mix of music and theater” to Lakewood beginning in September. The new season picks up where the LCC Presents series left off, with performances that had to be postponed due to the pandemic. LCC administrator Rita Sommers said she was overjoyed to welcome audiences back to the theater in September. “The Lakewood Cultural Center is all about people — what we create and what we experience together,” she said. “We are so grateful for the loyal support of our patrons over the past year and eager to see old friends and make new acquaintances.”
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Gas-station shooting suspect set for trial Samuel Birch accused of killing clerk, 24, in Centennial robbery BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The man suspected in the fatal shooting of a gas-station clerk in a robbery in November in west Centennial pleaded not guilty and is scheduled to go on trial in early 2022. Samuel Birch, who is in his early 30s, entered his plea at an arraignment hearing July 27 in Arapahoe County District Court. Birch is set for trial beginning Jan. 10. Birch sat for a preliminary hearing in February this year, where prosecutors argued that evidence suggests Birch committed the murder. “The court not only finds that there is direct evidence that Birch committed murder in the first degree, both (on) his own admissions of the aggravated robbery
the sheriff’s office. The clerk gave the suspect the cash drawer, and then the suspect fired a single round into the ceiling, the release said. The clerk was not injured, and the suspect left southbound on foot from the area. Investigators also believe that suspect was Birch. An Arapahoe County sheriff’s investigator spoke with a woman on Dec. 11 who identified Birch as her ex-boyfriend. The woman told authorities Birch stays with her in her apartment and that he had left “for quite some time” during the time frame of when the two robberies occurred, the investigator said in court testimony. At some point in the weeks after the robberies, Birch woke the woman up in bed and showed her cash, telling her he had robbed a gas station, the investigator said. Birch said he had to shoot at the clerk because the clerk also had a weapon, the investigator said. It did not appear that the clerk had a gun,
to cigarette packages — and then asking for “all of it.” The clerk can then be heard yelling in pain. According to information released previously by the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, surveillance video showed that the suspect pointed a handgun at the clerk, who put cigarettes and money from the cash register in a shopping bag. When the clerk handed the suspect the bag, the suspect shot him, according to the sheriff’s office. The clerk died after sustaining a gunshot wound to the left abdomen. He was identified as Mauricio Omar Perez, 24, according to the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office. A second gas station in Centennial that was robbed on that same day sits on Arapahoe Road near Havana Street, according to a sheriff’s office news release. About 4:30 p.m. that day, a male entered the Conoco gas station at 10210 E. Arapahoe Road in central Centennial and pointed a handgun at the clerk, according to
and the shooting,” Judge Ryan Stuart said during the hearing. There is also “the direct evidence of video of the perpetrator committing the murder and somebody who knows Birch well, intimately, identifying that person as Birch and his voice,” Stuart added. In a preliminary hearing, a court decides whether there is enough evidence to take the case to trial — it doesn’t decide whether a suspect is guilty. The judge cleared the way for Birch to go on trial. Birch is accused of walking into the convenience store at 8263 S. Quebec St. in Centennial — near County Line Road, just north of Highlands Ranch — and asking for cigarettes and then committing a robbery, shooting the clerk in the process, the night of Nov. 26. Surveillance footage from the convenience store showed a man who prosecutors say is Birch entering the store and appearing to ask for “10 of those” — likely referring
according to the investigator. The woman said Birch still had the sweatshirt that surveillance footage caught the shooter wearing, which read, “No pain, no Jane,” according to the investigator. A plaid shirt and shoes the woman alleged Birch to have been wearing had been burned in the fireplace of their apartment, the investigator said. The investigator played the woman an audio recording of the incident at the gas station on Quebec Street. When the suspect was heard first speaking to the clerk on the recording, the woman became “very emotional” and said the suspect was Birch, the investigator said. Birch has been charged in the incident with first-degree murder after deliberation, first-degree felony murder, tampering with physical evidence, possession of a weapon by a previous offender, carrying a concealed weapon, theft of $300 to $750 and counts regarding robbery, according to online court records.
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Softball standout ready to speak out Heritage hitter plans to improve communications with her teammates BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Darby Kramp has been a standout third baseman and hitter for the Heritage High School girls softball team for the past three seasons, but the senior hopes to talk a little more this fall. “I would like to improve on the communications,” she said. “I feel I’ve just been really quiet on the field and a lot of time when players get the ball they don’t really know where they are going. Me being a corner I’m going to have to talk a lot more.” Kramp was one of the leading hitters in the Continental League last season with a .571 batting average and four home runs. She has been a three-year starter prior to the start of her senior season and has a .486 career batting average. “Darby is a great role model and someone to look up to as a person and player,” said Heritage coach Daron Schulthies. “I can’t wait to coach Darby this season and watch her play at the next level.” Kramp had surgery to repair a torn meniscus at the end of October and spent months rehabbing the knee, which lasted during the start of summer club softball campaign. She played for the first time for the Ruthless Gold 16U team. She finished the summer club season with a .343 batting average and a .667 slugging percentage for a team
that compiled a 77-33-1 record. It took a while for Kramp to be ready to play for the Ruthless Gold squad. “For me it was really tough to come back because on my team everybody was fighting for their own position, so if you’re not performing or showing why you should be in that position then you have to try to show up at practice to protect your spot,” said Darby. `It was hard for me to do that since I was out of softball permanently for three or four months. “I kinda started working back into things really slow, like taking ground balls with stationary movement or just sitting on a chair swinging a bat just to get something going. For the longest time, I wasn’t able to do a full swing because it was more of my body’s reaction of not letting me get my hips through on a swing. Then I started getting bad mechanics on my swing because I wasn’t able to do a full correct swing. So I had to go work a lot on the tees.” Kramp will be ready when Heritage opens its season Aug. 12 at Columbine. “I feel confident now,” she said. “It’s (the knee) pretty close to being fully healed.” Kramp’s summer team fared much better than Heritage. Over the past three seasons, the Eagles have gone 21-40. “At Heritage it’s my senior year and it’s one of those things that if a win comes, it comes and we’re going to have fun winning the game,” Kramp said. “It’s more important to have fun in high school. I love all the girls I play with and I’m happy I get to continue to play with them for
Heritage senior third baseman Darby Kramp is ready for the softball season after PHOTO BY JIM BENTON coming back from knee surgery.
this last year.” Kramp also has time to do a little coaching. “When Darby isn’t playing or working on her game, she coaches with me,” said Schulthies. “My daughter and Aubrey Kramp (Darby’s sister) play on the same 10U team.” Darby enjoys the teaching part of the sport. “I really like helping the younger
girls and I think it’s fun for them too,” she said. “I just try to make it a fun practice, more laid-back, more of a learning experience. During the games, if they make a play or don’t make a play when they come out I say, ‘OK when you got that ground ball, do you think you should have thrown it right away or do another thing?’ I want them to understand the game a little more.”
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Arapahoe’s Will Kates has his sights set COURTESY PHOTO on a state championship.
Arapahoe aims for state championship after some close calls BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Arapahoe High School’s boys golf team has come close the past four seasons but has yet to win a state boys golf championship. A couple senior golfers at the Littleton district school in Centennial, Will Kates and Matt Wilkinson, hope to help change that this season. The Warriors were second to Valor Christian last season, finishing two strokes behind the Eagles. Arapahoe was also second in 2019, three shots short of state champion Fairview. Arapahoe was third in both 2018 and 2017. Wilkinson, who won the Colorado Junior PGA title at the Country Club of Colorado in June and finished 10th in the 2020 CHSAA state tournament, said the team’s top goal this season is to win the state
championship after the runner-up finishes the past two seasons. Kates, the CHSAA’s 2019 individual state champion as a sophomore, feels the same. “The one goal is to get a state championship for coach (Harry) Buckner,” he said. “He’s been coaching for a long time at Arapahoe and it would be pretty special to get him a ring my senior year. “We finished second two years in a row. It would be pretty cool to win this year. That would be awesome. We just need four guys to play average to good rounds. That should be good enough to be near the top but it’s like limiting mistakes, try not to make those silly doubles and just play smart. Then we’ll have a good shot.” Buckner has been coaching at Arapahoe for 51 years. He was the head gymnastics coach one season and coached on the football team for 17 years. He was the Warriors baseball coach for 17 seasons and 10 as the head coach. He guided the Warriors to the 1980 state baseball title. He helped coach the hockey team for eight seasons
and has been with the golf team for 32 years and the head coach for the past 22 campaigns. Besides Wilkinson and Kates, the Warriors also return Grant Juergens, Max Zadvorny and Jackson Smith to compete this season, which began on Aug. 5. Kates, who carded a 4-under-par 66 to win on the final day of the 2019 state championship at Pinehurst Country Club, was 13th in last season’s state meet. “Yeah, winning the state championship was a lot of fun,” said Kates. “It was a great experience for sure. I didn’t play awesome last year. A guy from Valor made an eagle putt on the 18th hole to win both the individual and team titles. We were like two shots off. It could have gone either way, it just didn’t go our way. “I felt like I improved every time I played this summer. I take away something from every tournament and try to get a little bit better every week. Obviously it would be good to win another state championship but that really doesn’t matter as long as we can win the team. Individual is not that important to me.”
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The 35-year project has been funded by a variety of methods including lottery-funded Great Outdoors Colorado grant dollars and the Douglas County general fund. “What you’re doing is creating things for future generations,” Matthews said. “That’s one of the best parts of my job.”
Stop the stressful chatter — Constant discussion about the pandemic, rules and frustrations with mandates can cause anxiety in children. Just talking to students about what they need to do without opinions and anger can help alleviate anxiety. Teach students to be accepting — Orlowski said schools, parents and society are already teaching students to be accepting of everyone to avoid bullying. With the pandemic, acceptance also means masks. If a student attends a school where masks are optional, students not wearing masks should accept those choosing to wear them. Be positive — Geva said it is important that parents and adults
After she got involved in the creation of the East/West Regional Trail, Matthews joined the county’s parks advisory board and eventually became the open space director. A full map of the trail is available at www.douglas.co.us/east-westregional-trail. Parking for the trail is available at Griggs Road Pavilion, Coyote Ridge Park, Rocky Heights Middle School, Bluffs Regional Park and Schweiger Ranch. “Get out and enjoy it,” Matthews said.
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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0030-2021 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 4, 2021, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) A Happy House Design, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company Original Beneficiary(ies) Weinberg Servicing, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Weinberg Servicing, LLC Date of Deed of Trust January 27, 2021 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 29, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) E1015585 Original Principal Amount $635,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $635,000.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Lot 9, Block 4, Cherrywood Village, Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Also known by street and number as: 2352 East Long Avenue, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/06/2021, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 8/12/2021 Last Publication: 9/9/2021 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 06/04/2021 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Amy K. Hunt #37160 Timmins LLC 450 East 17th Avenue, Suite 210, Denver, CO 80203 (303) 592-4500 Attorney File # 2352 EAST LONG AVE The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
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Original Grantor(s) Matthew T. Machetta Original Beneficiary(ies) Credit Union of Denver Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Michael P. Spahn Date of Deed of Trust August 08, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 18, 2014 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D4075573 Original Principal Amount $17,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $24,575.98
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Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 14 AND THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 15, BLOCK 8, PREMIER ADDITION TO ENGLEWOOD, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 3450 S. GRANT ST., ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 09/08/2021, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/15/2021 Last Publication: 8/12/2021 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 05/07/2021 Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan Sandstrom, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Earl Staelin #30283 Earl H. Staelin, Attorney at Law 1801 E. Girard Pl., No. 211, Englewood, CO 80113 (303) 229-2834 Attorney File # 3450 S GRANT ST The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. 0025-2021 First Publication: 7/15/2021 Last Publication: 8/12/2021 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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Water Court Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO JULY 2021 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 JULY 2021 for each County affected. *** AMENDED***21CW3098 ARAPAHOE COUNTY. KM INVESTMENTS, L.L.C. c/o David F. Bower, Johnson & Repucci LLP, 850 W. South Boulder Road, Suite 100, Louisville, Colorado 80027; Phone: (303) 4421900; Fax: (303) 442-0191; E-mail: dfbower@jrlaw.com. APPLICATION FOR CORRECTION OF AN ESTABLISHED BUT ERRONEOUSLY DESCRIBED POINT OF DIVERSION PURSUANT TO C.R.S. § 37-92-305(3.6). 1. Name, Address, Phone Number, and E-Mail Address of Applicant. KM Investments, L.L.C., an Illinois limited liability company, c/o Kevin Mize, Manager, 3901 S. Gilpin Street, Cherry Hills Village, Colorado 80113; Phone: (773) 841-5700; E-mail: mizeord@gmail. com. 2. Description of Water Right for Which Correction is Sought. (a) Name of Well Structure. Rydstrom Well No. 1. (b) Original Decree. Case No. W-2763, Water Division 1, dated May 20, 1975. (c) Decreed Location. SW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 2, Township 5 South, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., at a point 1,993 feet from the north section line and 2,235 feet from the east section line (Zone 13, NAD83, Easting 502867.7 m, Northing 4388665.9 m). (d) Source. Ground water. (e) Appropriation Date. May 30, 1940. (f) Amount. 0.107 cfs. (g) Use. Irrigation of 51/4 acres being all of Tract 4 described as beginning at the SW corner of Block 4 thence easterly 71.44 feet thence north 23°15′ West 179 feet thence south 165.8 feet to the point of beginning. Camenisch Gardens, 3901 South Gilpin Street. 3. Description of Proposed Correction to an Established but Erroneously Described Point of Diversion. (a) Complete Statement of Correction. The Rydstrom Well No. 1 was originally permitted under Permit No. 23401-F, dated March 15, 1978, for the irrigation of 5.25 acres at 3901 South Gilpin Street, pursuant to the decree entered in Case No. W-2763, Water Division 1. On September 3, 2019, the then owner of the subject property obtained a replacement well permit for the Rydstrom Well No. 1, Permit No. 83571-F. Before the replacement well was drilled, that owner sold the property to Applicant. When the property was transferred, on August 21, 2020, Applicant notified the Division of Water Resources that it was the new owner of the subject property and requested an extension of the replacement well permit. Subsequently, Applicant began its efforts to redrill the Rydstrom Well No. 1. At the end of December 2020, Applicant contacted the Division of Water Resources to inquire about some issues that had arisen in the redrilling process. At that time, Applicant learned that the decreed location for the Rydstrom Well No. 1 was incorrect by approximately 120 feet (on a property across the street), that any replacement well needed to be located within 200 feet of the decreed location, and that the preferred location of the new well was approximately 300 feet from the decreed location. Accordingly, this application seeks to correct the decreed location of the Rydstrom Well No. 1 so that Applicant can redrill the well at its preferred location, which is within 200 feet of the established location. Applicant is entitled to a decree granting the correction of the point of diversion for the Rydstrom Well No. 1 because the well has been at the same physical location since the decree in Case No. W-2763 confirmed the water right, is not located at the location specified in the decree, and is located within 200 feet from the location which Applicant intends to divert pursuant to the decree. Furthermore, Applicant became aware of this issue in the spring of 2021, and this application is being filed within three years after the Applicant became aware of the mistake. A map showing the decreed and existing location of the well is attached hereto as Exhibit A. (b) Corrected Location. SW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 2, Township 5 South, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., at a point 1,986 feet from the north section line and 2,353 feet from the east section line (Zone 13, NAD83, Easting 502744.9m, Northing 4388656.1m). 4. Name and Address of Landowner Upon which any New or Modified Diversion or Storage Structure is Located, Including Any Modification to the Storage Pool. The Rydstrom Well No. 1 is on land owned by Applicant. WHEREFORE, Applicant respectfully requests that the Court grant the correction of the erroneously described point of diversion and change the point of the diversion for the Rydstrom Well No. 1 as set forth in paragraph 3(b) above. (4 pages) WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY 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 SEPTEMBER 2021 (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. 301096 First Publication: August 12, 2021 Last Publication: August 12, 2021 Publisher: Englewood Herald Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO JULY 2021 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 JULY 2021 for each County affected. 21CW3134 CHERRY CREEK PROJECT WATER AUTHORITY, c/o Richard Krulish, 5242 Old Schoolhouse Rd., Parker, CO 80134; Email: rkrulish@pinerywater.com; Telephone: (303) 841-2797 x201. Please direct all correspondence concerning this Application to: Gabe Racz, Esq., Aaron S. Ladd, Esq. and Kunal A. Parikh, Esq., Vranesh and Raisch, LLP, 5303 Spine Road, Suite 202, Boulder, Colorado 80301; Email: gr@vrlaw.com; asl@vrlaw.com; kap@vrlaw.com; Telephone: (303) 443-6151. APPLICATION FOR FINDING OF REASONABLE DILIGENCE IN DOUGLAS AND ARAPAHOE COUNTIES. 2. Names of Structures. a. Vessel QAL-3 Well – Permit No. 45029-F (expired) b. Franktown QAL-3 Well – Permit No. 10721-AD (application denied) 3. Prior Decrees. a. Original Decree. The original decree for the conditional water rights described below was entered on April 28, 1989, in Case No. 84CW680, Water Court for Water Division No. 1 (“84CW680 Decree”) (“Subject Water Rights”). b. Change Decrees. Change decrees were entered on February 9, 1998, in Case No. 95CW280, Water Court for Water Division No. 1 (“95CW280 Decree”), and on August 24, 2015 in Case No. 10CW318, Water Court for Water Division No. 1 (“10CW318 Decree”). c. Diligence/Absolute Decrees. A decree continuing the Subject Water Rights was entered on September 18, 1996, in Case No. 95CW78, Water Court for Water Division No. 1 (“95CW78 Decree”). Subsequent diligence decrees were entered on June 10, 2005, in Case No. 02CW206, Water Court for Water Division No. 1 (“02CW206 Decree”) and on July 14, 2015, in Case No. 11CW120, Water Court for Water Division No. 1 (“11CW120 Decree”). 4. Description of Water Rights. The location of the points of diversions, alternate points of diversion, and places of storage described below are shown on the map attached as Exhibit A. a. Decreed Legal Description of the Structures. i. Vessel QAL-3 Well is located in the SE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 3, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, at a point 1,450 feet from the North line and 1,330 feet from the West line. ii. Franktown QAL3 Well is located in the NE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, at a point approximately 1,260 feet from the North Section line and 1,800 feet from the West Section line of said Section 27. b. Alternate points of diversion. In the 10CW318 Decree, the Subject Water Rights were changed to add the following alternate points of diversion: i. Hewins Well No. 2, located at a point in the SW1/4 SE1/4 Section 34, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, whence the SE Corner of said Section 34 bears South 70° 06’ East a distance of 2,181 feet. ii. Kelty Well No. 1, located at a point in the NW1/4 SE1/4 Section 34, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, whence the SE Corner of said Section 34 bears South 59° 21’ East a distance of 2,600 feet. iii. Franktown Well No. 1, located at a point 140 feet North and 1,400 feet East of the SW Corner of Section 22, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado. iv. Franktown Well No. 2, located in the SE1/4 SW1/4 Section 22, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, at a point 1,250 feet from the South section line and 2,320 feet from the West section line of said Section 22. v. Walker Well No. 1, located in the SW1/4 NE1/4 Section 34, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, at a point 2,515 feet from the North section line and 1,490 feet from the East section line of said Section 34. vi. Walker Sump No. 1, located in the SW1/4 NE1/4 Section 34, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, at a point 2,590 feet from the North section line and 2,160 feet from the East section line of said Section 34. vii. Franktown Well QAL-3, located in the NE1/4 NW1/4 Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, at a point approximately 1,260 feet from the North section line and 1,800 feet from the West section line of said Section 27. viii. Walker Reservoir Well No. 1, located in the NE1/4 NW1/4, Section 34, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 1,080 feet
from the North section line and 2,530 feet from the West section line. ix. Walker Reservoir Well No. 2, located in the SW1/4 NE1/4, Section 34, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 1,400 feet from the North section line and 2,200 feet from the East section line. x. Walker Reservoir Well No. 3, located in the SW1/4 NE1/4, Section 34, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 1,760 feet from the North section line and 2,240 feet from the East section line. xi. Walker Reservoir Well No. 4, located in the SW1/4 NE1/4, Section 34, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 2,100 feet from the North section line and 2,130 feet from the East section line. xii. Walker Reservoir Well No. 5, located in the SW1/4 NE1/4 Section 34, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 2,500 feet from the North section line and 2,000 feet from the East section line. xiii. Walker Reservoir Well No. 6, located in the SW1/4 NE1/4 Section 34, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 2,620 feet from the North section line and 2,540 feet from the East section line. xiv. Walker Reservoir Well No. 7, located in the SE1/4 NW1/4 Section 34, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., 2,550 feet from the North section line and 2,180 feet from the West section line. xv. Walker Reservoir Well No. 8, located in the SE1/4 NW1/4 Section 34, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 2,570 feet from the North section line and 1,820 feet from the West section line. xvi. Walker Reservoir Well No. 9, located in the SE1/4 NW1/4 Section 34, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P,M., Douglas County, Colorado, 2,170 feet from the North section line and 1,880 feet from the West section line. xvii. Walker Reservoir Well No. 10, located in the SE1/4 NW1/4 Section 34, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 1,730 feet from the North section line and 1,820 feet from the West section line. xviii. Walker Reservoir Well No. 11, located in the SE1/4 NW1/4 Section 34, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 1,430 feet from the North section line and 1,900 feet from the West section line. xix. Walker Reservoir Well No. 12, located in the NE1/4 NW1/4 Section 34, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 1,100 feet from the North section line and 2,030 feet from the West section line. xx. Walker Reservoir Well No. 13, located in the NE1/4 NW1/4 Section 22, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 800 feet from the North section line and 2,150 feet from the West section line. xxi. Walker Reservoir Well No. 14, located in the NE1/4 NW1/4 Section 22, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 1,200 feet from the North section line and 2,200 feet from the West section. xxii. Walker Reservoir Well No. 15, located in the SE1/4 NW1/4 Section 22, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 1,800 feet from the North section line and 2,200 feet from the West section line. xxiii. Walker Reservoir Well No. 16, located in the SE1/4 NW1/4 Section 22, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 2,300 feet from the North section line and 2,200 feet from the West section line. xxiv. Walker Reservoir Well No. 17, located in the NE1/4 SW1/4 Section 22, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 2,500 feet from the South section line and 2,150 feet from the West section line. xxv. Walker Reservoir Well No. 18, located in the NE1/4 SW1/4 Section 22, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 2,000 feet from the South section line and 2,100 feet from the West section line. xxvi. Walker Reservoir Well No. 19, located in the SE1/4 SW1/4 Section 22, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 1,000 feet from the South section line and 1,900 feet from the West section line. xxvii. Walker Reservoir Well No. 20, located in the SE1/4 SW1/4 Section 22, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 550 feet from the South section line and 1,650 feet from the West section line. xxviii. Walker Reservoir Well No. 21, located in the NE1/4 NW1/4 Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 400 feet from the North section line and 1,400 feet from the West section line. xxix.Walker Reservoir Well No. 22, located in the NE1/4 SW1/4 Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 2,500 feet from the South section line and 2,050 feet from the West section line. xxx. Walker Reservoir Well No. 23, located in the NE1/4 SW1/4 Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 2,000 feet from the South section line and 2,000 feet from the West section line. xxxi. Walker Reservoir Well No. 24, located in the NE1/4 SW1/4 Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 1,450 feet from the South section line and 2,000 feet from the West section line. xxxii. Walker Reservoir Well No. 25, located in the SE1/4 SW1/4 Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 950 feet from the South section line and 2,100 feet from the West section line. xxxiii. Walker Reservoir Well No. 26, located in the SE1/4 SW1/4 Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 500 feet from the South section line and 2,200 feet from the West section line. xxxiv. Walker Reservoir Well No. 27, located in the NE1/4 NW1/4 Section 34, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 100 feet from the North section line and 2,300 feet from the West section line. xxxv. Walker Reservoir Well No. 28, located in the NE1/4 NW1/4 Section 34, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 600 feet from the North section line and 2,350 feet from the West section line. xxxvi. Walker Reservoir Well No. 29, located in the NE1/4
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Walker Reservoir Well No. 33, located in the SW1/4 SE1/4 Section 34, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 1,050 feet from the South section line and 1,400 feet from the East section line. xli. Walker Reservoir Well No. 34, located in the SE1/4 SE1/4 Section 34, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 550 feet from the South section line and 1,250 feet from the East section line. xlii. Walker Reservoir Well No. 35, located in the SE1/4 SE1/4 Section 34, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 50 feet from the South section line and 1,250 feet from the East section line. xliii. Walker Reservoir Well No. 15W, located in the SE1/4 NW1/4 Section 22, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 1,800 feet from the North section line and 1,800 feet from the West section line. xliv. Walker Reservoir Well No. 16W, located in the SE1/4 NW1/4 Section 22, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 2,300 feet from the North section line and 1,800 feet from the West section line. xlv. Walker Reservoir Well No. 17W, located in the NE1/4 SW1/4 Section 22, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 2,500 feet from the South section line and 1,950 feet from the West section line. xlvi. Walker Reservoir Well No. 31W, located in the NW1/4 SE1/4 Section 34, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 1,800 feet from the South section line and 2,350 feet from the East section line; and xlvii. Liberty Village Well No. 1, located in the SW1/4 SW1/4 Section 22, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 1,280 feet from the South section line and 800 feet from the West section line. xlviii. Liberty Village Well No. 2, located in the SW1/4 SW1/4 Section 22, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 800 feet from the South section line and 1,000 feet from the West section line. xlix. Liberty Village Well No. 3, located in the SW1/4 SW1/4 Section 22, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 300 feet from the South section line and 700 feet from the West section line. l. Liberty Village Well No. 4, located in the NW1/4 NW1/4 Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 550 feet from the North section line and 1,100 feet from the West section line. li. Liberty Village Well No. 5, located in the NW1/4 NW1/4 Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 1,100 feet from the North section line and 1,300 feet from the West section line. lii. Liberty Village Well No. 6, located in the NE1/4 NW1/4 Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, 1,150 feet from the North section line and 2,340 feet from the West section line. liii. In addition to the alternate points of diversion described above, Vessel Well No. 1, Lemen Ditch, Barnes Ditch, Christiansen Well No. 3, and Christiansen Well No. 4 are changed to add the following additional alternate points of diversion: (1) Vessel Well No. 1, located in the SE1/4 NW1/4 Section 3, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, Douglas County, Colorado, at a point 2,450 feet from the North section line and 1,600 feet from the West section line of said Section 3. (2) Christiansen Well No. 3, located in the NE 1/4 SW1/4 Section 3, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, at a point 1,600 feet from the South section line and 1,720 feet from the West section line. (3) Christiansen Well No. 4, located in the NE1/4 SE1/4 Section 3, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado. (4) Christiansen Well No. 2, (permit no. 16061-R), located in the SW1/4 SW1/4 Section 3, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, at a point 850 feet from the South section line and 1,310 feet from the West section line. (5) Newlin Gulch Aqueduct No. 2, a diversion structure which intersects the thread of Cherry Creek in the SE1/4 NW1/4 Section 3, Township 7 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, at a
point approximately 2,090 feet south of the North section line of said section 3, and approximately 1,870 feet east of the West section line of said Section 3. c. Source. Groundwater tributary to Cherry Creek. d. Appropriation Dates and Amounts. i. Dates of appropriation: (1) Vessel QAL-3 Well: April 19, 1984 (2) Franktown QAL-3 Well: April 19, 1984 ii. Amounts decreed: (1) Vessel QAL-3 Well: 3.34 cfs conditional, with an allowed annual withdrawal of 720 acre-feet. (2) Franktown QAL-3 Well: 3.34 cfs, conditional, with an allowed annual withdrawal of 720 acre-feet. (3) In the 10CW318 Decree, the Court determined that the combined annual contemplated draft for the Subject Water Rights shall be 488 acre-feet per year, and that the monthly limits on the contemplated draft for the Subject Water Rights shall be the amounts shown in Table 2 to the 10CW318 Decree. e. Use: i. Type of use: All municipal purposes, including domestic, irrigation, stock watering, industrial, commercial, recreation, piscatorial, augmentation, wildlife and fire protection purposes. In the 10CW318 Decree, the types of use of the Subject Water Rights were changed to include all existing decreed uses, and all municipal purposes including domestic, agricultural, industrial, commercial, irrigation, augmentation, stock watering, recreation, fish and wildlife, mining, mine reclamation and continuing mine depletions from the exposure of groundwater, and fire protection uses. Water may be produced for: immediate application to beneficial use; for storage, including the locations described below or by aquifer storage and recovery in the Denver Basin aquifers, and subsequent application to beneficial use or release and rediversion to storage; for exchange purposes; for replacement of depletions resulting from the use of water from other sources; and for all other augmentation and replacement purposes, including augmentation of not nontributary groundwater diversions. The historical depletions or contemplated draft associated with the Changed Water Rights may be used under the alternate points of diversion as described in section 2.2.1 of the 10CW318 Decree followed by direct use, or use by storage, augmentation, rediversion, or exchange. Water may be used, reused, and successively used to extinction. The right to reuse and successively use the water will be conditioned on CCPWA or its Members’ ability to maintain legal dominion and control over the water and the terms and conditions of Section 6.6 of the 10CW318 Decree. ii. Places of storage. Prior to storing any water at any place of storage listed below pursuant to the 10CW318 Decree, Applicant will provide evidence to the Division Engineer of the right to use the storage structure and obtain approval by the Division Engineer for the proposed methods of reservoir accounting and measurement of water diverted into storage. Water may be stored at the following locations: (1) Walker Reservoir. Located in Section 34, Township 7 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado. (2) Rueter-Hess Reservoir. The axis of the dam of Rueter-Hess Reservoir intersects the thread of Newlin Gulch at a point in the SE1/4 SW1/4 Section 30, Township 6 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, which point is approximately 98 feet north of the South section line and 2,348 feet east of the West section line of said Section 30. The northwest abutment of the dam is in the SE1/4 SE1/4 Section 25, Township 6 South, Range 67 West, 6th P.M., approximately 1,026 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 NE1/4 SE1/4 Section 31, Township 6 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., approximately 4,227 feet east of the West section line and 2,950 feet south of the North section line of said Section 31. CCPWA will provide evidence to the Division Engineer that it has obtained written permission from the reservoir owner, Parker Water and Sanitation District (“PWSD”), before storing water in Rueter-Hess Reservoir. (3) Inverness Reservoir. Located in the NW1/4 SE1/4 and the SW1/4 SE1/4 Section 35, Township 5 South, Range 67 West, 6th P.M., Arapahoe County, Colorado. (4) Cherry Creek Reservoir. An on-channel reservoir located in Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, and 24, Township 5 South, Range 67 West, 6th P.M.; Sections 31 and 32, Township 4 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M.; and Sections 7, 18 and 19, Township 5 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Arapahoe County, Colorado. The initial point of survey of the high water line of the reservoir is located at a point whence the SW corner of Section 34, Township 4 South, Range 67 West, 6th P.M., bears North 54°54’ West a distance of 5,856.8 feet. The outlet works are located in the NW1/4 NE1/4 Section 2, Township 5 South, Range 67 West, 6th P.M., with an approximate latitude of 39°39’08’’ North and approximate longitude of 104°51’20’’ West. The initial point of survey of the high water line of the
reservoir is located at a point whence the SW corner of Section 34, Township 4 South, Range 67 West, 6th P.M. bears North 54°54’ West a distance of 5,856.8 feet. Before storing water in Cherry Creek Reservoir, CCPWA will supply to the Division Engineer evidence that it has obtained written permission from both the reservoir owner, which is currently the United States Army Corps of Engineers, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife, to store water in Cherry Creek Reservoir specifically for CCPWA’s proposed purposes. (5) Chambers Reservoir. Located in Section 8, Township 6 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado. The centerline of the Chambers Reservoir dam crosses an unnamed tributary of Happy Canyon Creek in the NW1/4 NW1/4 Section 8, Township 6 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, at a point 340 feet from the North line and 630 feet from the West line of said Section 8. iii. Places of use: (1) In the 84CW680 Decree, the original decreed places of use of the Subject Water Rights were as follows: The Subject Water Rights diverted water from the Cherry Creek alluvium for all municipal purposes within the service area, located on three noncontiguous parcels of land in Douglas County situated along Cherry Creek. These three parcels include the Vessel parcel which is 224 acres; the Franktown parcel which is approximately 277 acres; and the Parker parcel which is approximately 47 acres. The legal descriptions for each parcel are more particularly described in Exhibit B of the 84CW680 Decree. (2) In the 95CW280 Decree, the places of use of the Subject Water Rights were changed to include the following: As to Parker No. 1 Well, Vessel No. 1 Well, Franktown No. 1 Well, Franktown No. 2 Well, Franktown QAL-3 Well, Vessel QAL-3 Well and Parker QAL2 Well, from the places of use in the 84CW680 decree; to the lands described in Exhibits A, B, C, D and E of the 95CW280 Decree and the historic or currently decreed places of use. The currently decreed places of use of water from Parker No. 1 Well, Vessel No. 1 Well, Franktown No. 1 Well, Franktown No. 2 Well, Franktown QAL-3 Well, Vessel QAL-3 Well and Parker QAL-2 Well are described in the 84CW680 Decree. (3) In the 10CW318 Decree, the places of use of the Subject Water Rights were changed to include the previously-decreed places of use and all areas within the current and future boundaries and service areas of the Members, all areas within the current and future boundaries and service areas of PWSD and the Town of Castle Rock, and all parcels owned by CCPWA. f. Depths. i. Vessel QAL-3 Well: 70 feet ii. Franktown QAL-3 Well: 70 feet 5. Amounts Claimed Absolute. The Applicant does not seek to make any amounts of the Subject Water Rights absolute in this case. 6. 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, including expenditures. a. The Cherry Creek Project Water Authority (“CCPWA”) is a body corporate and politic, a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, and a water authority as defined in C.R.S. § 29-1-204.2, created by agreement of the members of CCPWA dated October 14, 2005. The purpose of CCPWA is to develop and operate a stable and efficient water system for its members. The current members of CCPWA are Inverness Water and Sanitation District (“Inverness”); the Town of Castle Rock (“Castle Rock”); Denver Southeast Suburban Water and Sanitation District (the “Pinery”); and Cottonwood Water and Sanitation District (“Cottonwood”), all of which are political subdivisions of the State of Colorado responsible for supplying water for municipal purposes within their respective service areas and boundaries (collectively, the “Members”). This list reflects the recent change in membership wherein Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority (ACWWA) transferred its interest in the CCPWA to Castle Rock, which transaction closed in early 2021. CCPWA owns water rights in the Cherry Creek basin, and each member of CCPWA has a right to use a percentage of the water produced by the water rights owned by CCPWA. In November 2005, CCPWA purchased the water rights for a water supply project known as the Cherry Creek Project, including the subject water rights, from Western Water Company. The Decree entered in Case No. 10CW318 decreed the subject water rights as part of an integrated system of water rights and structures pursuant to C.R.S. § 37-92-301(4)(b), along with the other water rights and structures owned by CCPWA, stating that work performed and effort and costs expended on any of the water rights or structures that are part of its integrated water system shall, for the purposes of demonstrating reasonable diligence in future proceedings involving all water rights described in the Decree entered in Case No. 10CW318 be considered to be diligence on all features of CCPWA’s entire integrated water supply system. Decree for 10CW318
at Para. 7. CCPWA employs a manager and other staff to oversee the management and development of CCPWA’s integrated water supply, including the subject water rights, expending in excess of $250,000 for said services. b. During the diligence period, CCPWA also obtained the decree in Case No. 10CW318, changing the Subject Water Rights, inter alia, (i) to be diverted at alternate points of diversions, (ii) for new types of uses, and (iii) to include storage in Walker Reservoir and other places of storage. c. CCPWA expended time and effort, including expenditures exceeding $28,780, to begin revising and updating its water rights master plan in 2020 and 2021. This effort included modeling of CCPWA’s wells to support filling of Walker Reservoir. d. With respect to Walker Reservoir, a cornerstone of CCPWA’s integrated system and decreed place of storage for the Subject Water Rights, CCPWA: (1) completed reservoir design at a cost in excess of $300,000; (2) obtained a necessary Clean Water Act Section 404 permit at a cost of $11,006; (3) performed significant work to obtain floodplain permitting at the cost of $44,230; (4) secured a funding grant from the CWCB to construct the reservoir; (5) solicited bids and awarded a bid for construction. e. CCPWA also rehabilitated the Christiansen Well No. 3 to supply water to the CCPWA members at a cost of $15,500 and has supplied water to the Pinery during the diligence period, through which CCPWA can divert several of its water rights, along with management fees in excess of $30,000. CCPWA also rehabilitated the McLain Arapahoe Well and equipped it with SCADA at a combined cost of $208,773. f. CCPWA entered into an annual agreement with USGS for stream gage monitoring and calibration at a total cost of $9,956. g. CCPWA has also contracted with HRS Water Consultants for accounting services at a cost of $75,263. h. CCPWA has also contracted with Douglas County for the purchase of water rights in connection to the integrated system at a cost of $128,228. i. During the diligence period, CCPWA spent more than $360,000on attorney’s fees related to the development of its integrated system, including projects described above and for the protection and development of its water rights. During that period CCPWA also spent more than $100,754 on water rights engineering services to develop and protect its water rights. These legal and engineering services included the filing of statements of opposition to various water court applications within the Cherry Creek basin. j. CCPWA reserves the right to identify additional diligence activities or provide additional details as may be necessary. 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 is or will be constructed or upon which water is or will be stored, including any modification to the existing storage pool. The owners of land on which wells and structures listed herein are located is provided as Exhibit B. WHEREFORE, Applicant requests that the Court enter a decree finding that Applicant has been reasonably diligent under all the facts and circumstances concerning the development of the Subject Water Rights, and continuing the Subject Water Rights for another diligence period. (17 pgs., 2 Exhibits) WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY 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 SEPTEMBER 2021 (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. 301097 First Publication: August 12, 2021 Last Publication: August 12, 2021 Publisher: Englewood Herald
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eagle nests by the end of the 1970s. Today, the state is home to more than 200 nests — some in “unconventional” locations, like the Front Range. This could explain why people who frequent Denver’s City Park have become accustomed to seeing bald eagles in the area. “We know that our population of eagles has increased in this area,” said Reesa Conrey, an avian researcher with CPW. “And we know that our population of humans is also increasingly very rapidly.” CPW is embarking on a four-year study to learn why these eagles — the national bird of the United States — are settling in urban areas that are often disrupted by construction and other human activity. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies also are participating in the study, which will be the “most comprehensive bald eagle monitoring project ever done by CPW,” according to a news release. According to CPW officials, Colorado’s eagle population declined in the mid-20th century due to human disturbance, loss of
habitat, and DDT, a pesticide that poisoned the birds and made their egg shells extra thin. The egg shells “often broke during incubation or otherwise failed to hatch,” according to the USFWS. DDT was banned in 1972, and the eagle population nationwide rebounded as a result to the point that in 2007, the iconic birds were removed from the endangered species list. (Eagles are still protected under both the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.) Despite all the development on the Front Range since the 1970s, the state has also made it an easier place to settle with the construction of reservoirs. The first bald eagle nest in the Front Range was established in Barr Lake State Park in Adams County in 1986, Conrey said. Storms destroyed that nest and six others over the course of many years, including a nest in 2021. The eagles are currently rebuilding their nests at Barr Lake. For this research project, CPW is using GPS transmitters to track the eagles in the northern Front Range. According to CPW, “results from the monitoring effort will be used to model the bald eagle population
A bald eagle flies over the Denver Museum of Nature & Science in City Park.
trajectory and expected impacts of predicted future land use change. Biologists will then make data-driven recommendations on minimizing and mitigating disturbances of the bald eagle’s environment essential to its survival.” Researchers hope the data will help them identify ways to preserve and
develop ideal eagle habitat in urban areas as well as better understand the birds’ tolerance to human activity. Conrey said she also hopes the results will help the state give “better recommendations to developers, consultants [and] the general public to make sure that eagles are being managed
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