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Many Colo. voters have soured on Democrats Survey offers ‘warning sign’ for Dems a year ahead of 2022 vote BY JESSE PAUL THE COLORADO SUN

It was a celebratory mood at the election-night watch party of the Kids First slate for Douglas County school board, held at the PHOTO BY JESSICA GIBBS Ascent on Main in Parker on Nov. 2.

School board victors set sights on mask rules Winners say they’ll work with health agency, superintendent BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

One candidate called it the race

of a lifetime. And after months of simmering tension within the electorate, the Douglas County School Board election did indeed draw national attention as it became another contest defined by COVID mask-mandate disputes and critical race theory, or CRT. At stake was whether the Douglas County School District would begin “backing away from COVID

and masking, and backing away from CRT, and backing away from some of the sex ed” programs in place, candidate Mike Peterson told Colorado Community Media. “I think it’s a macro issue that we’re seeing nationwide, and it’s about who has the role in raising their children,” he said. SEE VICTORS, P20

Congressional Gold Medal given to WWII vet Family accepts honor at ceremony in Highlands Ranch BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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Harris’ children and grandchildren accepted the medal during a ceremony held on Oct. 27 at the Highlands Ranch Veterans Memorial. Diane De Rito, Harris’ SEE MEDAL, P23

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Colorado voters have a less favorable view of Gov. Jared Polis, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and President Joe Biden compared to four months ago, according to a new poll released exactly a year out from the 2022 election. But while Democrats’ favorability numbers may have decreased, and Biden’s job approval took a hit, Polis’ approval numbers have stayed steady. Andrew Baumann, a pollster at the Democratic firm Global Strategy Group, which conducted the survey, said the results are “certainly a warning sign” for Democrats, namely when it comes to Biden’s decreases, which could affect the midterms. The Rocky Mountaineer poll of 800 Colorado registered voters was conducted Oct.19-24 by Global Strategy Group, in partnership with ProgressNow Colorado, a liberal political advocacy nonprofit. The survey was weighted to match Colorado’s voter registration split and had a margin of error of 3.5 percentage points. SEE DEMOCRATS, P18

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Health officials urge mask wearing amid COVID surge Warning cites ‘steadily increasing cases,’ hospital bed capacity BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

With Colorado’s number of COVID-19 hospitalizations now higher than it was at the peak of the coronavirus pandemic’s first wave in the state in spring 2020, health officials are again urging residents to wear masks in public. The Nov. 5 announcement was called a statewide “public health advisory,” a term that state health officials appear not to have used before in news releases about the pandemic. The careful language reflected Colorado’s reluctance to again issue a mask mandate for the general public in most settings, a requirement that the state allowed to expire this spring. “As public health officials, we are issuing this statewide advisory due to steadily increasing cases and a concern for hospital bed capacity,” the metro Denver health officials wrote in a news release. Colorado and the Denver metro region continue to see steady increases in COVID-19 cases, according to the release. On Nov. 4, Colorado’s rate of daily new cases — 49 per 100,000 people — was the fifth highest in the country and

In a Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, pedestrians stroll in the Highlands neighborhood of Denver during a period when an outdoor mask PHOTO BY KATHRYN SCOTT/SPECIAL TO THE COLORADO SUN mandate was in effect in the city.

one of the fastest growing, the release said.

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anticipated staff shortages within The state’s number of hospithe next week, the Nov. 5 release talized patients with confirmed said. COVID-19 was 1,296 as of Nov. 5 While Colorado’s current CO— outpacing the 1,277 confirmed VID hospitalizations are about and suspected COVID patients on two-thirds of April 9, 2020, what they were the highest reduring the corded number state’s winter during Colorasurge last year, do’s first wave, according to more people are state data. now hospitalDeaths among ized in ColoColoradans rado for other with COVID-19 reasons — car have routinely accidents, heart reached above attacks and is20 per day since sues caused by late September delayed medithis year, with cal care, The 29 deaths ocColorado Sun curring on Oct. reported. The 17 alone. That’s state’s hospitals the highest metro Denver health officials, have not been total since Jan. more full durin a news release ing the pan10, when the state’s death demic, the Sun rate was trendreported. ing downward after the winter Gov. Jared Polis has said that surge. if the surge continues, Colorado The advisory was issued by the will need to request medical surge Metro Denver Partnership for teams from the Federal Emergency Health, which includes the pubManagement Agency, or FEMA, lic health agencies of Boulder, and halt elective surgeries, acBroomfield, Jefferson and Denver cording to the release. “Elective” counties as well as Tri-County means a surgery or procedure can Health Department, which serves be delayed without undue risk to Adams and Arapahoe counties health. and provides certain public-health Hospitals may also need to resort services to Douglas County. to “crisis standards of care,” the Hospitals serving metro Denver release said. Crisis standards of are full or nearing capacity due care are guidelines for how the to COVID-19, non-COVID-19 emermedical community should algencies and other routine visits, locate scarce resources such as with less than 10% of staffed beds ventilators and intensive-care-unit available — a trend not seen at any beds in “the extreme case when other point in the pandemic, acpatient needs exceed the resources cording to the news release. Nearly 40% of hospitals report current or SEE SURGE, P3

‘As public health officials, we are issuing this statewide advisory due to steadily increasing cases and a concern for hospital bed capacity.’

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available,” according to the state public-health department’s website. Polis recently issued executive orders that included action to give the state greater authority to direct transfers of patients between hospitals, the Sun reported. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment on Oct. 31 ordered hospitals to suspend cosmetic surgeries in order to free up staff and bed space; some hospitals have already gone further, delaying needed but nonemergency procedures, the Sun reported. As of Oct. 30, the metro region alone had 581 hospitalizations due to COVID-19 — a number that has been increasing over the past weeks, the release said. A majority of these COVID hospitalizations — about 80% — continue to be among the unvaccinated, the release said. The news release seemed to signal that more “advisories” — not orders — would be forthcoming if coronavirus trends continue to worsen. “As public health officials, we will continue to monitor trends in COVID-19, especially as the region moves into flu season and with holidays approaching, and issue advisories as needed,” the release said. Details of officials’ guidance The state public-health department and the Metro Denver Partnership for Health urged the following actions and underscored the following information in the health advisory: • Wear a mask when in crowded public indoor spaces whether vaccinated or not, even in locations where your home county does not already require it. That’s especially important when visiting restaurants, bars, gyms and other crowded places that do not require proof of vaccination for staff and patrons. • Move public and private gatherings and events outdoors whenever possible to increase ventilation (air circulation). • Persons at high COVID risk — those who are not fully vaccinated and those with conditions that increase the risk of severe COVID — should consider staying out of public indoor spaces until the case rate has declined. • Flu season has begun, so Coloradans should get a flu shot, which can be given at the same time as a COVID-19 vaccine. • All eligible individuals should get vaccinated, including complet-

WHY MASKS FOR THE VACCINATED? Many people in Colorado heard mask guidance change to include everyone — regardless of vaccination status — after the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in late July updated its guidance. That change came amid the spread of the more-contagious delta coronavirus variant. In light of new data on the delta variant, the CDC at that time updated its guidance for fully vaccinated people. The CDC recommended “universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status,” according to its website. The CDC guidance applied to schools everywhere — and to other indoor settings in counties with “substantial transmission” of the virus, according to John Douglas, executive director of Tri-County Health Department. ing both doses of a vaccine if receiving the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, then get a booster dose after six months for extra protection if you are in a higher-risk group. “Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent COVID-19 infection and hospitalizations,” the release said. Vaccinations continue to be free — no insurance coverage required — and can be obtained in pharmacies and from health-care providers. • Anyone who is 18 or older who would like a booster dose and is either six months past their initial series of a vaccine or two months past a one-dose Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccination should make a plan to get the booster dose or discuss with their doctor. • The advisory noted that the COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11 is now available, following the federal Food and Drug Administration’s emergency-use authorization of the Pfizer vaccine for that age group and approval by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. • COVID-19 monoclonal antibodies can help prevent severe illness for some people ages 12 years and older who get infected with COVID-19. If you have tested positive for COVID-19 or are not fully vaccinated and have been exposed to COVID-19, and you are at high risk of developing severe COVID-19 due to your age or medical condition, you may be eligible. • Get tested if you are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19, and stay home if you are sick or waiting for test results. The news release said employees are entitled to paid sick leave if they have COVID as well as for getting vaccinated for COVID.

TURN TO THE COLORADO SUN FOR NEWS ACROSS THE STATE The Colorado Sun is a journalist-owned, award-winning news outlet that strives to cover all of Colorado so that our state — our community — can better understand itself. In this way, The Sun contributes to a more vibrant, informed and whole Colorado. The Sun, launched in 2018, is committed to fact-based, in-depth and non-partisan journalism. It covers everything from politics and culture to the outdoor industry and education. Now, The Colorado Sun co-owns this and other Colorado Community Media newspapers as a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy. The Sun is CCM’s partner for statewide news. For Colorado Sun stories, opinions and more, and to support The Sun’s misssion as a member or subscriber, visit coloradosun.com.

Funds available to veterans Emergency assistance is available for veterans struggling with housing (mortgage/rent), transportation, employment, healthcare or other emergency needs. To apply for the veteran assistance funds visit douglasveterans.org or call 303-663-6200.

Douglas County needs you Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity in your community? Share your talent and expertise on one of our many Citizen Advisory Boards, Committees or Commissions. Apply online by Dec. 1 at douglas.co.us and search for Board and Commissions.

Questions about snow removal in unincorporated Douglas County? Do you ever wonder how county roads are prioritized for snow removal? Questions about citizen snow removal responsibilites? Answers to these questions and more can be found by visiting www.douglas.co.us and search for Snow and Ice Removal.

Skip the trip - motor vehicle services just a click away Renew your driver license or motor vehicle registration and more from the convenience of your smartphone, tablet, desktop or laptop. You can also renew vehicle registrations at MVExpress kiosks. Find information at DouglasDrives.com

Voting open for Art Encounters outdoor sculptures Visit the 23 sculptures showcased throughout the County, and nominate your favorite for a People’s Choice Award by Jan. 31, 2022. For art locations, voting online and more visit artencounters.douglas.co.us

County Offices Closed Nov. 25 & 26 Douglas County offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 26 in observance of Thanksgiving. Many county services are available online at douglas.co.us/online-services

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Colo. measure to raise pot tax for education fails Proposition 119 split high-profile Democrats BY DANIEL DUCASSI THE COLORADO SUN

Colorado voters rejected a proposal to increase taxes on recreational marijuana to pay for out-of-school support services for students like tutoring and therapy. Supporters of Proposition 119 admitted defeat at about 8:30 p.m. election night, Nov. 2. With nearly 1.4 million ballots counted as of late Nov. 3, the measure was failing with 54.4% rejecting the initiative and 46% in support, about a 120,000-vote deficit. The mood at the Maven Hotel in downtown Denver, where about 50 supporters for Proposition 119 held the official Yes on 119 watch party, was hopeful around 7 p.m. on election night as attendees sipped drinks and nibbled on hors d’oeuvres while watching early results trickle in. But the mood began to fade after 8 p.m. as the measure looked increasingly unlikely to succeed. Few supporters remained by 8:30 p.m. Judy Solano, a Democratic former state representative and retired school teacher who helped lead the opposition, said she was “thrilled that the voters were smart enough to realize that creating a huge new bureaucracy to take care of one is-

Marijuana at a Denver grow facility.

sue in education… would have been a very expensive and unnecessary thing to do.” She thinks voters “saw through” supporters’ arguments and decided “we have to properly fund our schools before we do anything else.” Members of Colorado’s cannabis industry were also celebrating. “Despite being significantly

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outspent by proponents, Colorado voters still soundly rejected using cannabis as a piggy bank for out-of-state special interest projects,” said Peter Marcus, spokesman for Boulder-based cannabis company Terrapin Care Station, which worked with opponents of the measure on its defeat. “We can’t balance the state budget and

education on the backs of cannabis consumers; we need long-term solutions that address structural deficiencies.” Supporters of the measure were disappointed. “The significant gap in achievement between students from SEE POT TAX, P5

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wealthy families and their low-income peers has been an unfortunate educational outcome in Colorado for years — and tonight’s results mean it will likely continue to get worse before it gets better,” Curtis Hubbard, a spokesman for the Yes on Prop. 119 committee, said in a statement. “Access to affordable, quality after-school education services is not a possibility for many families living in Colorado — and we will work with anyone who has a better idea on how to tackle the problem.” Josh Penry, a Republican former state senator and consultant to the Yes on Prop. 119 campaign, attributed the loss to opposition on both sides of the aisle, with Democrats and Republicans both finding elements of the measure to dislike. “Base Democrats rallied against the school choice elements, base Republicans objected to the tax increase, and in an electorate dominated by voters over the age 60, there just weren’t enough parents and voters in the middle to get us to 50% plus 1,” Penry said. Supporters of Proposition 119 had said the program would give kids from lower income families a chance to access tutoring and enrichment programs, helping those kids catch up academically to more privileged peers and start to regain ground they lost during the pandemic. The measure enjoyed bipartisan support, including from high-

profile Colorado Democrats like Gov. Jared Polis, former Gov. Bill Ritter, former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb, former U.S. Sen. Mark Udall and state Sen. Rhonda Fields. Republican former Gov. Bill Owens was a supporter, as was GOP state Sen. Bob Gardner, of Colorado Springs. “The hours our children spend after school are a critical time, and Proposition 119 will allow more kids to benefit from after-school learning activities — from tutoring to music and art,” Polis said in a statement. But the measure also faced bipartisan opposition. State Sen. Julie Gonzales, a Denver Democrat, and Senate Minority Leader Chris Holbert, a Douglas County Republican, co-wrote an opinion piece in The Gazette opposing the measure. Also against the measure was Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, a Democrat who said the measure “diverts new marijuana tax revenue from appropriate uses, shifts limited state funds from our public K-12 schools and it lacks robust oversight and accountability.” Some public education advocates saw it as a slippery slope to a voucher system and a threat to public education in the state. Any new tax revenue for education, they argued, should go into the existing system rather than a whole new program. Opponents in the cannabis industry said the increased sales tax would have punished those least able to pay and could push consumers back into the black market. Sam Heiden, a Denver resident

who was voting in his first Denver election on Tuesday, voted no on Proposition 119, questioning why dollars from increased taxes wouldn’t go to benefit the state’s public schools instead of out-ofschool learning opportunities. “Why is it not just going directly to schools instead of out-of-school activities that may or may not benefit certain groups of students?” the 26-year-old Democrat asked after voting at the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building in downtown Denver. Tom Lucas, a 70-year-old Denver Democrat, thought the marijuana industry was unfairly targeted. “If it’s that important, then the tax burden should be spread across a wider tax base than just marijuana. If we’re gonna kill the goose, we’re gonna wind up having a black market again,” he said. Lucas said he understands the need to help children succeed academically, “but if kids are not achieving in school, it seems to me the money should go to schools and not to after school programs.” The program would have largely been paid for by raising recreational marijuana taxes by 5 percentage points, to 20% from 15%, phased in over three years. Non-partisan legislative staff estimated the new taxes would have raised more than $87 million next fiscal year, and the new revenue would have been exempt from state constitutional spending limits. Gary Community Investment Company donated more than $2.2 million to support the measure, with nearly $780,000 of that coming

since Oct. 20. The issue committee raised $2.6 million and spent $2.4 million through Oct. 27, which doesn’t include another $250,000 Gary Community Investment Company donated on Oct. 28. Ready Colorado, a conservative education reform nonprofit, donated $525,000 to the issue committee. The opposition to 119 was not as well financed. The Cannabis Community for Fairness and Safety, an issue committee that opposed the ballot measure, received $25,000 each from the Marijuana Industry Association and The Green Solution. The committee spent nearly $31,000 on a website, advertising and flyers. No on Prop 119 reported spending only $7,500, all of it on a website, which came via an in-kind contribution from Coloradans Against School Vouchers. The national Working Families Organization donated more than $5,100 in texting services last week to Coloradans Against School Vouchers’ fight against 119. Colorado Sun staff writers Erica Breunlin and Tatiana Flowers contributed to this report. Colorado Sun correspondent Sandra Fish also contributed. This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun. com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

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Property tax cut loses, even in conservative counties Prop 120 targeted assessment rates on multifamily housing BY JESSE PAUL THE COLORADO SUN

Colorado voters rejected a Republican-backed effort to reduce some property taxes, a stinging defeat for conservatives who have increasingly turned to ballot measures to advance their policies as their statewide and legislative candidates keep losing. The vote for Proposition 120 as of late Nov. 3 was 56.6% in opposition to the ballot measure and 43.4% in favor with about 1.35 million ballots counted. The ballot measure was failing by a wide margin in conservative strongholds like Mesa and Douglas counties. It was also falling short in El Paso County, the state’s most populous conservative county. “There was a combination of confusion and people thinking that it was not a tax cut for them,” said Michael Fields, the architect of Proposition 120 who leads the conservative fiscal policy group Colorado Rising Action. Fields said the fact that voters in conservative counties were rejecting the measure was a clear sign that the policy was misunderstood. The failure of Proposition 120 sur-

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together, so you gotta pay your fair share.” Sabrina Balister, a 57-year-old Republican in Colorado Springs, had a different stance. “I voted yes for that one to help out homeowners,” Balister said. She said she believed the proposition would give homeowners a needed break and promote home ownership. The ballot question initially sought to reduce property taxes across the board, but Senate Bill 293, passed by state lawmakers this year, dramatically blunted the measure. Senate Bill 293 created new subcategories of residential and commercial property in an effort to limit the effects of the ballot measure. It then drove down the assessment rates for those new categories, though by not as much as Proposition 120 would have. Here’s the breakdown: • Single-family properties are taxed on 6.9% of assessed value, down from from 7.15 • Multifamily properties are taxed on 6.8%, down from 7.15% • The rate for agricultural property dropped to 26.4%, from 29% • Property used to produce renewable energy is taxed on 26.4% of assessed value, down from 29% There’s a big catch, however. The rate decreases under Senate Bill 293 apply only in the 2022 and 2023 tax years. After that, state lawmakers must decide whether to continue with the lower assessment rates or raise them to their previous levels. Fields vowed to file a lawsuit to invalidate Senate Bill 293 if Proposition 120 passed. Opponents had warned that Proposition 120 would have caused a $1 billion tax hit if Fields’ legal action was successful. The spending for and against Proposition 120 was lopsided. Cut Property Taxes, which supported the ballot measure, spent more than $407,000 in the final two weeks before the election on digital and radio advertising. Overall, the group raised and spent more than $1.5 million, with about $870,000 of that going to signature gathering to get the measure on the ballot. Dark-money group Unite for Colorado, which doesn’t disclose its donors, gave $875,000 to the issue committee, while Colorado Rising State Action, another dark money nonprofit, gave $347,000. And the Apartment Association of Metro Denver gave nearly $242,000. The Colorado Sun couldn’t identify any groups spending against Proposition 120, and the Secretary of State’s Office didn’t identify any opposing issue committees.

Colorado Sun staff writers Olivia Prentzel, Thy Vo, Daniel Ducassi and Erica Breunlin contributed to this report. Colorado Sun correspondent Sandra Fish also contributed to this report. This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

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Leftover Halloween pumpkins make for farm feast Douglas County’s Garden to Farm fights food waste BY ALEXIS KIKOEN ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

On a dirt road in rural Elbert County about 10 miles east of Parker, a blue pickup truck drives toward Peachy Farms, a farm-animal rescue, education and therapy center. The bed of the truck is piled high with bright orange Halloween pumpkins. Behind the wheel is Mimi Nouri. Nouri is the founder of Lone Treebased Garden to Farm, a nonprofit that seeks to prevent food waste by providing local farms with excess produce from residential gardens. Once she arrives, Katrina Wright, owner and operator of Peachy Farms, starts cutting up the pumpkins. She is surrounded by over 100 animals including pigs, goats, llamas, alpacas, horses, emus, ducks, chickens, quail, and more. They have been receiving produce deliveries from Nouri for about a month. Nouri started Garden to Farm in the early summer of 2021, as the result of an apple tree in her backyard producing an abundance of fruit. She was inspired to do something to prevent the apples from going to waste. “Why am I not donating this and helping the smaller, rural farming communities that we have here in

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Colorado?” she thought. Nouri started making calls to local farms, and the response was overwhelmingly positive. Four farms in

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the area welcomed the extra produce as feed for their animals. “[The farms] were like, ‘We love it, we need the help, please bring it to us,’” recalls Nouri. Nouri wants to make as big an impact as possible. She posted on NextDoor, Facebook, and Instagram, asking neighbors to donate their excess garden produce as well. Then, she thought ahead to fall and Halloween. “I knew we were going to have tons of pumpkins,” she says. She put out another post asking neighbors for their carved pumpkins, even offering to pick them up herself. “On Halloween night, my phone blew up,” says Nouri. She has collected over 50 pumpkins to donate. Peachy Farm, at 42900 Vista Ridge Road, is grateful for the extra food, especially now. “This time of year is when it slows way down,” says Wright. “Our volunteers disappear, our funds get depleted, and so it’s great to have

food come in to feed (the animals), because it gets very costly, very fast.” Nouri is thrilled to see the animals enjoying the pumpkins that would have otherwise been discarded. Preventing food waste is central to the mission of Garden to Farm. “It’s just a small person like me trying to make a big difference in the world, but it’s one step at a time,” says Nouri. “I cannot believe what our future will hold if we continue to live at the pace that we are.” Animals at Peachy Farms If you live in the north Douglas County area and would like to donate excess produce, you can find more information at www.gardentofarm.org. This story is from Rocky Mountain PBS, a nonprofit public broadcaster providing community stories across Colorado over the air and online. Used by permission. For more, and to support Rocky Mountain PBS, visit rmpbs.org.

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Lone Tree racer is success on track Harry Voigt finished 2nd at national championship BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When Harry Voigt wanted to explain in his college application essay which life experiences helped reshape how he defines himself — from a little boy with dyslexia thinking “I was stupid” to a fearless natural on the racetrack — Voigt took his readers out of the stands and behind the wheel with him. “My eyes are focusing on the checkered flag, and it feels like I am approaching in a jet. Engine roaring loud and the smell of burning rubber as I tear around the last corner. I see all the different colored shirts of the fans and hands waving with cameras,” he wrote. The fans get louder. He feels the wind funnel up his helmet, “cooling my sweaty head.” His hands ache, and he “can barely hold the wheel much longer.” “I see the flag getting bigger and bigger, and then in the blink of an eye, it is gone. The engine grows quiet, the speed drops, and my excitement takes off,” he wrote. Heat rises from the track and fans hush as he transitions into a cool-down lap. His hands “feel as if someone was beating on them with a hammer,” and his “nose

Harry Voigt competes in the NASA 2021 National Championships in September.

is filled with the strong smell of gasoline.” “I think to myself, wow, I just won my first professional race at Circuit of Americas in Austin, Texas,” he wrote.

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mother, Pamela. “Continual goosebumps.” Racing at Daytona was a bucket list opportunity. The famous track is known for its long straightaways where drafting is crucial, Voigt said. For that reason, having a drafting partner is ideal. One car trailing another closely can increase the drivers’ speed by several miles per hour. “It’s just physics,” Voigt said. In a series of practice sessions and qualifying events for the national championships, Voigt placed well, staying among the top 10. But he had trouble finding another driver to team up with, which left him to fend for himself come race time. As the championship event got underway, Voigt hung just outside the top eight drivers, he said. “I was having to drive the absolute hell out of the car to keep up with them,” he said. The championships epitomized how strategy and fate both come into play during a race, Voigt said. A crash took two cars out and Voigt closed the gap on the fifth. He focused on staying consistent and not making mistakes in his driving, he said. Then another car was hit by debris and had to pull off. “This stuff just sucks, I don’t want to see that,” Voigt said. Despite rising in the ranks, Voigt was still without a partner, trying to keep pace with leading drivers. Then another driver, Matt Cresci, slowed just enough for Voigt to catch up. Finally, he had found his partner. “We took off and we charged all the way to second or third in a lap or two,” he said. A three-car breakaway ensued. As the whirlwind race came to a close, Voigt and Cresci chased lead driver Preston Pardus. Pardus ultimately took first. Voigt trailed by less than a second, and secured runner-up. After races, crews disassemble winning cars, pulling out the engine looking for any signs a competitor cheated. The intent is for each car to be equally matched so that the “race comes down to the driver,” Voigt said. During his inspection, techs discovered Voigt’s transmission had been on the brink of blowing but managed to hold up — another piece of luck that went in Voigt’s favor. “I shouldn’t have been able to finish the race,” he said. Getting started The now 20-year-old who poured his love of racing onto the page speaks with just as much passion for the sport in conversation. “I’ve learned so much about myself in racing,” he said. He was 17 at the time of his first professional win, but his love for the sport was sparked years earlier, when his father took him to a go-kart track around age 10. As he wrote in his essay, school had been difficult for him with not only a dyslexia diagnosis but ADHD as well. Racing was different. Speed didn’t scare him, and he quickly picked up the art of racing. “Being an inch off the ground, not even exaggerating, going 90 in a go-kart,” he said. “You feel the

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G-forces.” He went to local tracks on weekends for fun, eventually catching the attention of an employee who told his dad he saw raw talent in the young speedster. The man suggested investing in a kart. At age 12, his parents did just that. Voigt had been working hard in school, they said, and as a reward they surprised him with his own set of wheels. Voigt began competing throughout Colorado around age 14, often alongside adults, and almost immediately won competitions. His room in the basement of his family home boasts shelves brimming with trophies and walls lined with memorabilia. The room is also where he gets in much of his practice time, using a software program hooked up to a mock race car rig. Real track time is expensive. So is the entire sport. Travel. Vehicle maintenance. Race entry fees. Voigt doesn’t get paid to race, but thanks to sponsors he doesn’t pay to race, either. Practicing from home helps him stay competitive without some of the financial burden, he said. At home, he climbs through the narrow gap between the seat and steering wheel and sits there for hours before a competition, racing on the screen and getting virtual coaching from a mentor who emails him notes. “The seat, the pedal and the wheel are pretty much right off a race car,” he said. A lifelong passion Racing teaches his son valuable life lessons, like handling pressure and being put on the spot, Voigt’s father, Brian, said. Thinking back to the September national championships, Brian said he and Pamela “always knew Harry was capable of that level of competition.” “How many times did you hear me say, ‘You’re as fast as these guys,’” Brian said to Voigt. “I’m not sure Harry always believed it.” Voigt would love to race as a career, but he’s also staying focused on earning his degree. He’s now studying business at Lynn University in Florida. Whatever the future holds, “racing will always be a part of my life,” he said. “It just seems like a part of me,” he said.

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Colo. voters reject giving lawmakers more spending oversight ‘It was always going to be an uphill battle,’ said measure’s architect BY THY VO THE COLORADO SUN

Colorado voters rejected a conservative-backed ballot measure seeking to give state lawmakers more oversight over how to spend money from the federal government and lawsuit settlements. With more than 1.3 million ballots counted as of late Nov. 3, Amendment 78 was failing with 43.7% voting in favor of the measure and 56.4% against it. The proposed constitutional amendment needed approval from 55% of voters to pass. Voters in the conservative strongholds of Mesa and Douglas counties were rejecting the measure. Amendment 78 was only barely above water in El Paso County, Colorado’s most populous conservative county. “I think on 78 it was always going to be an uphill battle,” said Michael Fields, the architect and main proponent of the measure. He also leads the conservative fiscal nonprofit Colorado Rising Action. “These were confusing, tricky questions,” Scott Wasserman, an Amendment 78 opponent who leads the liberal-leaning Bell Policy Center, said of the three statewide measures on the 2021 ballot. The Colorado General Assembly has an appropriation process to decide how state tax revenue is spent each year, but certain non-state sources like federal grant money, private donations and other “custodial funds” from outside the state government aren’t subject to that process. For example, the $1.7 billion in federal relief dollars that Colorado received last year from the CARES Act wasn’t subject to the legislative appropriation process. It was spent by Gov. Jared Polis’ office through an executive order, angering Republicans who complained they were left out of the decision making. “We’re excited Colorado voters saw through this measure,” said Kathy White, deputy director of the Colorado Fiscal Institute. “They recognized last year, with COVID relief dollars that came into this state, the importance of getting that to their communities quickly and

efficiently.” Proponents of Amendment 78 said it would have provided greater transparency and accountability in state spending by requiring lawmakers to determine how the state spends custodial money, which could affect federal emergency relief and grant dollars, money from legal settlements, funding for transportation projects that are currently allocated by an independent commission and private gifts and donations, like those collected by public colleges and universities. “I just want more oversight over where the money is going and what it’s doing,” said Dom Galluccio, a 32-year-old unaffiliated voter from Denver who cast his ballot at the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building on Tuesday afternoon. The ballot measure would have created an appropriation process where members of the public can provide input. It also would have placed all custodial funds into a centralized account, with interest from that account flowing into the state’s general fund. Opponents called it a political ploy to stymie a Democratic administration and said it would create unnecessary work for lawmakers, who already review custodial spending broadly. “It sounded like more red tape,” said Denver resident Sam Heiden, a 26-year-old Democrat, after voting in person Tuesday. Some voters said they voted against the measure because they didn’t understand it. “I tried reading about it, but I still didn’t understand it enough,” Douglas Evans, an unaffiliated voter from Littleton, said after casting his ballot. The Committee for Spending Transparency raised and spent nearly $1.3 million. Most of that cash went to collect signatures to get the measure on the ballot. All of the money came from the dark-money nonprofit Unite for Colorado, which doesn’t disclose its donors. Colorado Sun staff writer Erica Breunlin and correspondent Sandra Fish contributed to this report. This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

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Time to press the energy button

e are all familiar with the image of the “Easy Button,” as we have seen it in commercials, in stores, and in advertisements. Many people WINNING use is as a funny response to a text WORDS or on social media as a GIF or meme. It’s a fantastically simple yet powerful marketing play, and the benefit clearly articulated. It’s easy, and we all want easy. Lately many of Michael Norton the messages I receive are around energy, or more accurately stated, a lack of energy. People are tired, even exhausted, and I get that. The reasons that many of you provided for feeling a bit lethargic were very similar. Everything from stress, worry, doing work that is not motivating, overworked, feeling unappreciated, and just everything going on in the world. Robin M. asked me this, “Like the ‘Easy Button’ isn’t there

some kind of an ‘Energy Button’ that I can just press?” Before responding I did what anyone of us might do when looking for an answer, I Googled it. And like many of the emails that I received, I found the same lists of ideas to become rejuvenated such as mid-day workouts, stepping away from the current task, hydrating, breathing, and other good ideas. And here is what I would add: Step one is to know what energizes us and what sucks the life out of us. It’s not the same for everyone. We are all motivated and inspired by different things. And we all have different activities that we find draining. The guidance here in step one is avoidance. If the news is dragging you down, turn it off and stop checking it on your phone 24/7. Some might say they need to stay aware of all that is happening. Trust me on this one, turn it off, unplug, and if something so big happens in the world that you need to know about, someone will tell you, I promise. Step two is to try and identify the loss of energy as quickly as pos-

LETTER TO THE EDITOR COVID toll is staggering Let’s look at the science for COVID-19. Here are the numbers from the CDC on deaths from COVID-19. Deaths recorded for people under 18 are around 558. Deaths recorded for people from 18 to 50 stands around 72,000. Deaths recorded for people over 50 are around 650,000. The deaths for the under 18 does not look bad until you tell the parents who lost a child that their loss is insignificant. The 72,000 would represent the parents lost to COVID-19. This is higher than the American loss of life for the entire Vietnam War. Is this number insignificant? Then there are the others who have died. One out of every 442 people in the U.S. have died from COVID-19. Are their lives valued any less than any other lives? The younger may not be as susceptible as the older population but they can certainly spread COVID-19 as easily as anyone else. As for getting sick to gain immunity, well that approach cost us over 750,000 lives and counting. The ICU beds have filled up with those who believe that. The cost of being hospitalized as opposed to being vaccinated are quite significant. The life expectancy in the U.S. dropped 1.5 years in 2020. That has not happened since WWII. Masking and vaccines are the easiest way to fight COVID-19. Do you think it is easier to breathe with a mask or a ventilator? Ed Moore Highlands Ranch

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sible. Think of it this way, like the battery on our cell phone or laptop. It seems like are battery remains full for a long time, but once it starts running down, it runs down quickly. And the lower the battery gets, the faster it runs out. It seems like the gas tank in our car is the same way, doesn’t it? That needle points to full for a long time, but once it starts moving, it’s a fast trip from Full to Empty. The trick is to stay ahead of the depletion. Identify the early symptoms and take preventive measures before our personal batteries die or our fuel tanks become dry. Step one, knowing what sucks the energy from us and avoid those things. Step two is to make a quick diagnosis and stay ahead of the energy loss. This is kind of like taking pain medication after surgery or over the counter headache medicine when we first feel the symptoms coming on, getting ahead of it, and staying ahead of it is so much easier. Step three is having whatever it is that reenergizes us readily available. Coffee, water, mid-day work-

outs don’t do it for me. However, my Bible does. I have a Bible app on my phone and a physical Bible with me most of the time. I also love a funny joke or powerful inspiring quote like this one by Zig Ziglar, “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing. That’s why we recommend it daily.” If your reenergizer is a walk, a talk with a good friend, a picture of your family, or just some quiet time, then make sure you know how to access those when the energy starts getting low. Are you struggling staying energized? Is it impacting your ability to work and focus or enjoy quality time with your friends and family? I would love to hear your story at mnorton@tramazing.com, and when we know where to find our “Energy Button” and how and when to press it, this 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.

Developmentally disabled students are in schools, but so is segregation

here is a sentiment that I believe we can all agree on: Children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities should be included in all aspects of so- GUEST ciety. It’s simple. COLUMN It’s direct. And, frankly, it’s hard to argue with. The Arc, all 15 Arc chapters here in Colorado, and Arc Thrift Stores live and breathe this sentiment every day. Lloyd Lewis It applies to how we serve, how we employ, how we engage with our partners, and how we believe business should be run. It also applies to education. And, now that a new school year is underway, education is on my mind. The U.S. has a long and conflicted history with its approach to segregated vs. inclusive

education for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For most of our history, children with these disabilities have been completely excluded from the public education system and placed in special education programs or entirely separate schools. It wasn’t until 1975 — not even 50 years ago — that the Education for All Handicapped Children Act was passed. The act opened schoolhouse doors and mandated free and appropriate public education for children with disabilities, and the provision of special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment, and independent living. But it wasn’t enough. Then, in 1990, the act was modified and became the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The new act went further than its predecessor, with the goal

being “to provide children with disabilities the same opportunity for education as those students who do not have a disability” and required that public schools create an Individualized Education Program “for each student who is found to be eligible under both the federal and state eligibility/ disability standards.” Better. But still it wasn’t, and isn’t, enough. The fact is that the specifics of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act have remained essentially unchanged for more than three decades. Segregation of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the classroom remains a major issue in our country, and in Colorado. Most children with these disabilities in our state are taught in segregated classrooms. We must continue the fight that started back in the 1960s and ‘70s and move beyond what are essentially merely modest ac-

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Report details pandemic’s impact on metro-Denver arts Cultural organizations lost a decade of growth BY KYLE COOKE ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

The nonprofit Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA) has released a study detailing the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on art and cultural institutions and many of the findings paint a bleak image. The data for the study were selfreported by close to 300 arts, culture and science organizations that receive funding from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). The CBCA study, released Nov. 4, concluded that the Denver area’s arts sector “lost a decade of growth in 2020.” “Arts, culture and scientific organizations are the backbone of a vibrant, resilient and inclusive society. CBCA’s 2021 Economic Activity Study of Metro Denver Culture illustrates years of record-breaking cultural growth, which hit an alltime high in 2019, and conversely in 2020, how a community responds to drastic and disruptive circumstances,” CBCA’s executive director Christin Crampton Day said in a news release. 2019 was a banner year for the arts, with $2.3 billion in economic activity (defined by the CBCA as “direct and indirect spending from operations, audiences and capital

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commodations to true and holistic inclusion and complete integration. UNICEF’s State of the World’s Children gives us this description of true inclusive education: An education system that includes all students, and welcomes and supports them to learn, whoever they are and whatever their abilities or requirements. This means making sure that teaching and the curriculum, school buildings, classrooms, play areas, transport and toilets are appropriate for all children at all levels. Inclusive education means all children learn together in the same schools. No one should be excluded. Perhaps that is a tall order, but it t was one we must fulfill. I have a 17-year-old son with Down syndrome who is now being taught in many mainstream classrooms in a highly regarded public school. He has benefited greatly from the kind teachers, the supportive staff, and the educational provisions afforded him through his IEP. His schools, in turn, benefitted from him, from his presence and his unique contributions. Here are the facts: • With lesson modifications, kids with intellectual and developmental disabilities benefit greatly from being in an integrated and inclusive classroom. • They can learn and thrive in mainstream classrooms.

projects”). That figure is an all-time high. But. of course, the COVID-19 pandemic was right around the corner in 2020, and with the combination of the deadly virus and pandemicrelated closures of places like museums and concert venues, economic activity decreased by 34% compared to 2019. The CBCA said the economic activity in 2020 was comparable to the levels of the Great Recession in 2008. Not surprisingly, attendance to arts events was nearly halved. Job loss was another problem. In 2019, the cultural sector had a record number of full-time, parttime and contract workers at 13,392 according to the CBCA’s study. “If the entire cultural nonprofit sector was one single employer in 2019, it would have been the largest private employer in the metro region,” the CBCA wrote. But in 2020, the number of workers plummeted nearly 30%, down to just 9,688. That summer, Rocky Mountain PBS spoke with three different workers in Colorado’s entertainment industry, including Philip Hiester. A stagehand who works at places like Boettcher Concert Hall, Hiester had to file for unemployment benefits for the first time in his decades-long career during the pandemic. The hardest part for Hiester during the pandemic was the uncertainty of when steady work would return. Some of that anxiety was • They can contribute to their mainstream peers when integrated into the classroom. And that is the point. Every child has contributions to make — in the classroom and out. Why would we want to deny ourselves of those contributions — whether they come from a child without these disabilities or someone with them? From a practical standpoint, inclusion and integration in our schools means we must invest in training our teachers so they can understand and adapt to different learning styles, and it means we need to respond to diversity with a zero-rejection policy, which, as defined by Inclusion International, means “schools cannot deny access to students based on disability and there are clear consequences or accountabilities in place if they do so.” To be sure, integration is a commitment. But we must stand strong and protect the legal mandate of all individuals to this fundamental right to education. In the end, we must remember that inclusion should be our goal. Lloyd Lewis, of Denver, is president and CEO of Arc Thrift Stores. This opinion is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun. com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

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eased in 2021 when indoor performances returned to the Colorado Symphony, but rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Colorado are proof that the pandemic is not very close to being over. There were, however, some success stories. The Denver-based dance company Wonderbound, for example, was able to keep all its

dancers on payroll despite performance cancellations. And the Denver Art Museum, meanwhile, was able to open its renovated campus earlier this year. After the renovations, the museum added 65 full-time jobs. The lone bright spot in the CBCA study was in donations and government support for the arts sector. It was the only key metric in the study that increased between 2019 to 2020. In 2019, the organizations surveyed received $38 million in individual donations and $25 million in government funding. In 2020, individual donations jumped to $43 million and government funding increased to $41 million. “These sources helped to cover major losses in earned revenue and corporate event sponsorships as a result of the pandemic,” the CBCA wrote. This story is from Rocky Mountain PBS, a nonprofit public broadcaster providing community stories across Colorado over the air and online. Used by permission. For more, and to support Rocky Mountain PBS, visit rmpbs.org.

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ACCESSING COLORADO How different resources are making the outdoors accessible to people with disabilities BY OLIVIA JEWELL LOVE OLOVE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

hen looking to get outside and make memories with friends and family, disability should not be something that limits someone experiencing the outdoors. Check out examples of accessibility in Colorado that make the outdoors available for people with disabilities. Getting there When trying to choose an activity, navigating parks and outdoor spaces can be overwhelming for people with disabilities. From knowing where accessible trailheads are, to knowing where to park, there can be uncertainties in getting started. Ashley Lyn Olson, who started wheelchairtraveling. com, aims to make that experience easier. Growing up as someone who loved hiking and camping, Olson did not let her paralysis at 14 stop her from experiencing the outdoors. “I started the website in 2006. The mission is to empower people with limited mobility, their friends and loved ones. “ Her international site features city and park guides, hotel reviews, plane tips, tour companies and adaptive activities. She has the voices of more than 300 writers on the site. Her goal? Share her travel experience, and let others share theirs, all in hopes that it makes traveling to that location easier for the next person. Olson doesn’t always follow the “accessible” path though. Checking out things on her own, she has tried many trails that do not boast accessibility, but she thought looked flat enough for her chair. This way she opens up more options for people in the future who check out her site. Not every path she tries ends up being chair-friendly. “I’ve definitely got myself into jams,” she said. Olson explained how she has ended up with her wheels stuck, falling out of her chair, even losing a shoe. But her love of adventure propels her forward. Local opportunity Staunton State Park near Pine

A volunteer and participant enjoy a winter sport offered by the National Sports Center for the Disabled.

started its track chair program in 2017, which allows people with limited mobility the freedom to explore trails of the park. Track chairs are all-terrain wheelchairs. The program currently has four chairs, with another one on the way, and recently gave one to Barr Lake State Park near Brighton. Track chair program manager Natalie Burnside-Bostow says this chair hand-off was an important step in the program’s mission of accessibility. “One of our biggest goals is to continue to see our program spread to other parts (of Colorado), and to see other parts of Colorado build these types of programs,” Burnside-Bostow said. The program at Staunton sees people of all ages and all ability levels. “We get everything. Last weekend I had a 2-year-old, the week before that I had someone that it was their 91st birthday,” BurnsideBostow said. Most importantly, the program looks to break down barriers that many people with disabilities face in accessing the outdoors. In working with this program, Burnside-Bostow explains that while there may be perceived roadblocks, “No matter what the activity, there is a way to adapt the activity so everyone can participate.” The National Sports Center for the Disabled is an organization

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based in Denver that offers outdoor experiences across Colorado for people with disabilities. During their fall/winter season, the NSCD offers rock climbing, hiking/snowshoeing, adaptive alpine and cross-country skiing, shooting sports and more. Kim Easton, the CEO for the NSCD, says that the programs the organization offers keeps people coming back. “The majority of our individuals, once they find us and try something…..they kind of get hooked.” The NSCD is powered by volunteers that share their passion for sports and outdoors. The organization is coming up on its 52nd year of operation. Moving forward The Outdoor Equity Grant Program, established by Colorado House Bill 21-1318, wants to “increase access and opportunity for underserved youth and their families to experience Colorado’s open spaces, state parks, public lands, and other outdoor areas,” according to the program’s website. This program could prove instrumental in helping disabled youths be able to experience the outdoors in Colorado. Kenny Maestas is the legislative coordinator for the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition. He has been working on the grant program with representatives and senators from Colorado, making

A snowy day on the slopes is enjoyed by a volunteer and participant in an NSCD program.

sure the CCDC is heard. The grant coalition is made up of board members, including youth seats. Maestas said he sees the importance of young people being able to have access to the outdoors in a geographically diverse state. “And to live in one of the most beautiful states and never get to experience anything is a crime, I think,” Maestas said.

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he Colorado Wind Ensemble performs a free concert with the Eaglecrest High School Wind Ensemble at the high school, 5100 S. Picadilly SONYA’S St., Centennial, at SAMPLER 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 13. David Kish directs music by Saint-Saens, Reed, Daughtry, Piazzola, local composer Alan Stein and more. Masks to be worn at all times.

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Art market Arapahoe Community College students will gain scholarship help when readers buy a ticket ($12) to the online Affordable Arts Festival Holiday Market website. All prices are $100 or less, as with the summer market. See AffordableArtsFestival. com. MOA The Museum of Outdoor Art, Englewood, has announced that “Genterra Mons,” an entry by Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana

won its annual “Design and Build” contest. See moaonline.org for images.

The Colorado Wind Ensemble will appear in a free concert Nov. 13 with the Eaglecrest High School Wind Ensemble.

Call for artists The 56th annual “Eye of the Camera” call for artists is open on Cafe, callforentry.org. Deadline is midnight, Nov. 16. Juror is Rupert Jenkins. Theme: “Space to Wonder.” Exhibit dates: Jan. 21 to March 12, 2022 at the Littleton Museum.

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‘Cabaret de Profundis’ at Buntport Hannah Duggan and Nathan Hall will perform a musical production, “Cabaret de Profundis” or “How to Sing While Ugly Crying,” through Nov. 13 at Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver. Limited, distanced seats. Masks required and any attendee over 12 must be vaccinated. Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m. 303946-1388. Information: buntport.com.

est Hour” at 8 p.m. on Nov. 12 is a celebration of music of the end of World War II, when Western swing, blues and pop-energized dance halls and radio waves prevailed. Davina Sowers is compared to Etta James, Amy Winehouse, Janis Joplin ... Tickets $38-$48, 720-509-1000, see lonetreeartscenter.org for season programs.

Lone Tree Arts Center The Lone Tree Arts Center at 10075 Commons St. presents “Blockbuster Broadway” on Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. Featuring Davina and the Vagabonds and the Hot Club of Cowtown, a jazz trio. “The Fin-

Lone Tree Symphony The Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra performs “Together at Christmas” at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 4 and 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 5, including “Fantasia on Greensleeves,” “The Forest of Wild Thyme Overture” and “First

Noel,” in addition to other holiday music. Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St, 720-509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org. Colorado Book Awards Submissions are being accepted for awards to editors, illustrators, fiction, non-fiction, photography, poetry, and more. See Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book website for entry form. Information: coloradohumanities.org. While the COVID-19 pandemic continues, public events frequently are canceled or rescheduled. Check with organizers before you go.

Museum is hopping for holidays Littleton attraction features livestock along with art exhibits BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Littleton Museum at 6028 S. Gallup St. will welcome adults and children now and through the holidays with exhibits inside and out on the farm: art, animals, “The Secret Life of Clothes” and more ... Entry is free but must be arranged in advance for everyone who visits. Go to tinyurl.com/4mn8dwf6. In the galleries, the 56th annual juried “Own an Original” is open through Dec. 31, with art submitted by artists and selected by a juror hired by the Littleton Fine Arts Committee. (This series of exhibits was started by early art

committees in the hopes that local folks might find it a good spot to buy holiday gifts for family and friends, and provide an outlet for area artists.) The museum’s shop is also a good place to find unique gifts.. Also in the galleries: “The Secret Life of Clothes,” an exhibit about the life cycle of clothing from fiber to finished garment, sale to storage, to finally, mending, storage or reuse. A variety of fashions as well as tools — materials and context on how clothes were made, cared for, mended and stored. More on this here ... Note that a call for artists went out Nov. 1 for entries for the 56th annual “Eye of the Camera” on Cafe, callforentry.org. The “Space to Wonder” opening will be Jan. 20 and the exhibit will run through March 12. Juror is Rupert Jenkins. Apply by midnight, Dec. 16. Tickets go on sale Nov. 20 for

members of Friends of the Library/Museum and for the public on Nov. 27 for the annual Holiday Evening on the Farm, a flashback to the 1860s, with luminarias and bonfires lighting the paths, a wagon ride, snacks, stories, costumed interpreters and more (my personal favorite). The date is Dec. 12, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Get advance tickets — they may sell out...They will be available online or at the museum and library desks for cash or checks. The livestock currently in residence: two new Berkshire boars, ages four years and eight months old, who reside with Blanche, a gilt, who has not yet born piglets. The boars need names and suggestions from fans are welcomed. Are the animals OK in the cold? Yes, they are happy and well cared for, says a recent museum release. “The chickens have heat lamps and their water is warmed,

and Julie the mule gets extra hay ... Livestock including Julie the Mule, Ernest the Donkey, Fitzgerald and Ford the Oxen, Jed and Ferdinand, the Rams, Bud the Bull, June the Cow, Blanche the Pig, and the sheep flock — all get straw beds to bundle down into and extra calories to generate needed body heat and water troughs are warmed ...” (One can picture recent conversations with young visitors!) Finally, the notice reports that nearly 10,000 visited the recent harvest festival, where 900 locally grown pumpkins were sold, 1,140 cupcakes were gobbled up by children, along with 70 gallons of cider and 90 pounds of popcorn! This annual event was hosted by 79 volunteers from the Friends of the Library/Museum, a longtime local group which we heartily support. (Membership information at the museum and library desks.)

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Global Strategy Group is a reputable pollster with a B/C rating from FiveThirtyEight, the political datatracking website. Forty-nine percent of voters said they had a favorable view of Polis, compared with 41% who said they have an unfavorable view of the governor. That’s down from June, when the last edition of the Rocky Mountaineer had Polis’ favorability at 56%, with 35% viewing him unfavorably. Forty percent of voters said they view Bennet favorably in the new poll, while 27% said they view him unfavorably. That’s down from June when 46% of voters said they viewed him favorably and 38% said they viewed him unfavorably. Biden’s numbers took the biggest hit. Just 45% of voters said they view him favorably while 50% said they view him unfavorably. In June, 55% of voters viewed Biden favorably, compared with 42% who viewed him unfavorably. When it comes to job approval, 47% of voters said they approve of the job Biden is doing while 50% said they disapprove. Another 3% said they didn’t know. The numbers are down from June, when 56% of voters said they approve of the job Biden is doing as president, while 40% said they disapprove and 4% said they didn’t know. For Polis, 57% approve of the job he is doing while 37% disapprove. Six percent said they didn’t know. The numbers are consistent with the June poll, when 58% of voters said they approve of the job Polis is doing as governor and 36% said they disapprove. “There’s no doubt that the presidential job approval matters in midterms,” Baumann said. “It’s down here. It’s down across the country. It’s not ideal.” Democrats still hold advantage Baumann thinks inflationary concerns and congressional Democrats’ infighting over two major spending bills are contributing to the declining favorability numbers. “It hasn’t been our finest hour,” he said. While Baumann said elements of

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the poll are concerning, he doesn’t think the numbers reflect a changing political situation in Colorado, which has favored Democrats in the last two election cycles. “Nothing in these data show that the fundamental political calculus in Colorado has changed,” Baumann said. Voters, for instance, still said they would back or lean toward backing a generic Democratic legislative candidate over a generic Republican candidate by a 7 percentage point margin if the election were held today. And 52% of voters said they would vote for or lean toward voting for Polis compared with the 35% who said they would vote for Republican gubernatorial candidate Heidi Ganahl, who is currently a University of Colorado regent. The poll also asked voters if they would vote for or lean toward voting for Bennet in an election against Republican challengers Eli Bremer, a former Olympian who lives in Colorado Springs, and state Rep. Ron Hanks of Fremont County.

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dling COVID-19, while 35% said they disapprove and 6% said they didn’t know or refused to answer. While Democratic voters remain supportive of how Polis has handled the pandemic, the October poll shows a decline in support among unaffiliated voters. Fifty-five percent of unaffiliated voters said they approved of the governor’s handling of COVID in the new poll, compared to 63% in June. Biden also saw a steep decline in his COVID-related job approval among Colorado voters. Back in June, 63% said they approved of how he was handling the pandemic. That dropped to 50% in October. A brighter spot for Democrats in the recent poll is that 54% of voters think Polis and Democrats “got it about right” when it comes to their handling of the pandemic. Twentyseven percent said Democrats overreacted while 12% said they didn’t take it seriously enough. Republicans in Colorado got much lower marks on the question. Just 31% said the GOP got it about right, while 44% said they didn’t take it seriously enough. The poll also asked about requiring health care workers and state employees to be vaccinated, requiring teachers and students to wear masks at schools, and requiring airline passengers to show proof of vaccination before flights. More supported than opposed all three. Sixty-two percent of voters said they are pro-mask while 30% said they are anti-mask. When asked about getting vaccinated against COVID, 74% said they are pro-vaccine while 20% said they are antivaccine. “The data shows Coloradans are really on one side of the debate about vaccines and masks,” Baumann said. This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

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is still divided. Their opponents had a financial advantage too, he said, spending twice what CommUNITY Matters candidates did. As a minority group member, Leung hopes the new board members keep the equity policy, although it serves more than minority students, but also those in special education, free and reduced lunch and LGBTQ students. “I want to make sure they fulfill that promise of having a listening tour and trying to take into consideration different groups of people’s voices, not only the ones who yell the loudest,” Leung said.

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The district has followed masking guidance from the Tri-County Health Department, among other agencies, including requiring mask wearing in schools. That drew fire from parents who poured into recent board meetings to oppose mandates. The district has also stressed it does not teach critical race theory, a college-level discipline that examines how institutions may reinforce racism, but critics have said the district’s equity policy was implemented in ways that brought CRT training into schools nonetheless. The Kids First slate of candidates vowed to stymie both masking mandates and to keep lessons that smack of CRT out of schools. They ultimately prevailed on Election Day, seizing no less than an 8 percentage point margin over their opponents as results refreshed throughout the night. Peterson and his fellow slate members Becky Myers, Christy Williams and Kaylee Winegar said results show parents want a new direction for the district. The four will take over a majority of the board when they are sworn in. That ceremony is scheduled for Nov. 30. The Colorado Sun reported that the Douglas County school board election was tops in Colorado for the most money raised and spent by candidates in a school district in 2021. The winning Douglas County candidates outspent their opponents by a combined $214,000 to $132,000, and each received contributions from wealthy county residents ranging from $10,000 to $25,000, The Sun noted. All candidates on the opposing CommUNITY Matters slate — incumbents Krista Holtzmann and Kevin Leung, along with Ruby Martinez and Juli Watkins — conceded by Nov. 3, ushering in a significant shift in district leadership. The CommUNITY Matters candidates have concerns, they said. They hope Kids First candidates make good on their promise to look at a mill levy override for more teacher pay. Holtzmann worries the new slate will not be able to provide in-person learning that is accessible for every student, she said. Leung noted that races were separated by a few thousand votes, indicating the community

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• Total votes cast: 119,389 DISTRICT G • Kaylee Winegar: 65,606 votes, 55.01% • Krista Holtzmann: 53,662 votes, 44.99% Total votes cast: 119,268 Source: Colorado Secretary of State’s office

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Mountain Vista upsets Broomfield’s Legacy in playoffs Highlands Ranch school forces 5 turnovers; Creek up next BY JONATHAN MANESS SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Eighteenth-seeded Mountain Vista High School of Highlands Ranch pulled out all the stops to upset No. 15 Legacy High of Broomfield in the opening round of the CHSAA Class 5A state football playoffs Nov. 6. Mountain Vista’s Golden Eagles scored 21 unanswered points and forced five turnovers to upset the favored Lightning 42-17 at Five Star Stadium in Westminster. The Golden Eagles now have the tough task of upsetting the defending state champions, No. 2-seeded Cherry Creek, which had a bye in the first round. At pres time, the game’s date had not been set. “(Cherry Creek) is a great program. I’ve known (Creek coach Dave) Logan for a long time now,” Mountain Vista coach Garrett Looney said. “We have to play near perfect football and not make mistakes. I’m super proud of our kids and how they responded, but now we have to face the defending state champions.”

Mountain Vista linebacker Carter Daniels (49) leaps over a block from Legacy’s Luke Biller, left, to close in on Lightning ball carrier Braelon Tate during a CHSAA 5A playoff game at Five Star North Stadium in Westminster Nov. 6. The Golden Eagles scored early, then took over PHOTO BY STEFAN BRODSKY defensively to win easily 42-17.

While the Golden Eagles didn’t play perfectly against Legacy, they showed enough resilience to take advantage of the mistake-prone Lightning. Legacy’s mistakes gave Mountain Vista and

their talented freshman quarterback, Austyn Modrzewski, too many opportunities. Modrzewski shredded Legacy’s stout defense for 317 yards and six touchdown passes in the contest, including

a connection with fellow freshman Jakhai Mack on a 51-yard connection on the opening drive. The Lightning cut the deficit to 7-3 after Chris Mcmillan connected on a 40-yard field goal to end the first

half. However, things took a turn for worst for the Lightning in the second half. Legacy turned the ball over three times in its own SEE FOOTBALL, P23

Creek takes regional volleyball championship

Cherry Creek’s Carter Booth prepares to serve during the Region 1 state volleyball tournament on Nov. 6. Booth was a dominant force at the net as the Bruins advanced to the state tournament. Creek was the regional champion following 3-0 victories over WestPHOTO BY JIM BENTON minster and Chatfield.

12 teams secure spots in state tournament to be held in Colorado Springs BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Cherry Creek, the top-seeded team in the 12 Class 5A state regional volleyball tournaments, rolled to wins over Westminster and Chatfield of Jefferson County to capture the Region 1 championship on Nov. 6. The Bruins beat Westminster, 3-0, with 25-9, 25-5 and 25-10 set victories, and then whipped Chatfield, 3-0, with 25-21, 25-20 and 25-10 wins in the sets. “I thought we played really well,” said Creek coach Steve Huntingdale. “As a whole group we played well. I’m really proud of the kids.” Carter Booth, a 6-foot-7 senior who is the daughter of Denver Nuggets general manger Calvin Booth, was a dominant player for the Bruins as she repeatedly scored points with kills. “Carter Booth was great,” said

Huntingdale. “She’s just a phenomenal player. But all our passers and defenders did a really great job. Our hitters got some really good looks. So it was just us handling the ball, passing and defense. That relieves a lot of pressure and we could put a lot of offense on.” Booth had 30 kills in the two matches. She had 21 kills and three blocks against Chatfield in the Bruins’ second match of the day. Natalia Landry had 12 digs against Chatfield and five in the match with Westminster. Anna Van Wyk finished the two matches with 49 assists. The 12 regional champions advance to the state tournament, which will be held Nov. 11-13 at the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. “We just want to be consistent at the state tournament,” said Huntingdale. “The teams are going to be real consistent so the team that can play the steadiest, best volleyball for a longest amount of time is going to be hard to beat. “So that is going to be the focus. It’s going to be emotional, you win points and lose points. You’ve got to

keep driving and think about this (the next) point.” Other regional champions who earned spots in the state tournament were Parker-area Chaparral, which captured the Region 2 crown, and Grandview of Aurora, which beat Littleton’s Heritage en route to winning in Region 3. Mountain Vista of Highlands Ranch beat Doherty of Colorado Springs and Eaglecrest of Centennial to take the Region 4 crown while Valor Christian of Highlands Ranch took the Region 5 title. Defending state champion Rampart of Colorado Springs was the Region 6 winner, Broomfield came out on top in Region 7, while Ralston Valley of Arvada had a tough match against Douglas County of Castle Rock but won the Region 8 title. Highlands Ranch downed Brighton to win the Region 9 championship, Pueblo West was the Region 10 winner, Parker-area Legend reigned in Region 11 and 25th seed Rock Canyon of Highlands Ranch won Region 12. In Class 3A, Parker-area Lutheran won the Region 3 title.

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territory in the third quarter. And to make matters worse, starting quarterback Camdyn Johnston left the game with an injured shoulder early in the quarter. A snap that sailed over the punter’s head early in the quarter gave Mountain Vista the ball at Legacy’s 13-yard line. One play later, Modrzewski found Chris Smith to advance the lead. Next drive, Legacy fumbled the ball at the 30, and Modrzewski found Mack on the following play to push the lead to 18 points. Modrzewski added another touchdown in the quarter with a screen pass to Elam Parises to give Mountain Vista a commanding 28-3 lead after three quarters. Legacy finally saw some success late by running the wildcat formation late. Braelon Tate, who was battling an injured ankle in the contest, scored a 1-yard plunge to open the fourth. He then broke loose for a 54-yard run that set up his second touchdown in the contest. But Modrzewski sealed the victory with a late touchdown pass to Tyrone Williams. “(Legacy) was a good team, they had injuries which hurt, but our team showed great resolve,” Looney said. “We made a couple of adjustments in the second half and our kids played really well.” Tate had 127 yards in the contest and finishes his career at Legacy by breaking the school’s record for points scored with 114. On the defensive side of the ball,

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daughter, said she and her family are proud. Harris died in 2001. De Rito said her father would be be honored to receive the award but did not think he ever did anything “extraordinary.” The medal was awarded in Harris’ honor by the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project. According to the organization’s website, The Congressional Gold Medal is an award bestowed by Congress and is the highest civilian award in the U.S. The decoration is awarded to an individual or unit who performs an outstanding deed or act of service to the security, prosperity, and national interest of the country. The U.S. Mint designs a unique medal to commemorate the achievement of the recipient of the award. Harris, born in 1918, enlisted in the New Mexico National Guard at

Mountain Vista freshman receiver Jakhai Mack takes advantage of a Legacy defensive lapse and scores the Golden Eagles’ first PHOTOS BY STEFAN BRODSKY touchdown in a CHSAA 5A playoff game at Five Star North Stadium Nov. 6. Mountain Vista won, 42-17.

Jackson Smith, Kaiden Rivera and Carter Daniels all had interceptions for Mountain Vista, while Alex Gottschalk had a pair of sacks and a fumble recovery. Johnson had an interception for Legacy. Mountain Vista’s season record was 5-6, 1-4 in 5A Douglas County. Legacy finished the season with a record of 6-5, 4-1 in the class 5A North League. For more CHSAA 5A prep football playoff results, go online to tinyurl. com/5Afootballplayoffs age 22. In 1941, he went on active duty, being deployed to the Philippine Islands. He served as a supply sergeant at Clark Field. On Dec. 8, 1941, Clark Field was attacked by the Japanese, leaving Harris and fellow soldiers to live four months in the jungle with minimal rations. In April 1942, both U.S. and Filipino soldiers surrendered to the Japanese. De Rito said her father was forced to march more than 60 miles on what is known as the Bataan Death March, which took six days with soldiers being given little food or water. De Rito said her father survived the “brutality” of the march only to be herded into a boxcar that took him to the Camp O’Donnel Prison Camp. After 20 months in the camp, Harris was placed on “Hell Ship” Nissyo Maru and taken to Japan. De Rito said her father was on the “Hell Ship” for 17 days, again surviving with very little food and water. In Japan, De Rito said, Harris worked in a nickel mine and on the docks loading and unloading

ships. While being forced to stay and work in Japan, Harris contracted malaria, beri beri, jungle fever and suffered beatings, abuse, malnutrition and starvation. In September 1945, the Japanese surrendered, and the prisoners were freed. Harris was returned to the U.S. where he spent several months in and out of hospitals. Harris was honorably discharged in 1946 with the rank of staff sergeant. Besides the recent honor, Harris also received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his service. De Rito said the main reason her father received the Congressional Gold Medal was for his defense of the Philippine Islands. In that

defense was a life-changing and horrible existence, she said. After the war, Harris married Tommie Colleen Leach and had four four children. During his life, Harris, formerly of Highlands Ranch, built houses, ran a motel, and started a poultry farm and farming company. The Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project is a nonpartisan national initiative with a mission to raise awareness through academic research and public education and obtain national recognition of the Filipino-American World War II soldiers for their wartime service to the United States and the Philippines from July 1941 to December 1946.

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A parrot paradise in the country Foundation helps birds thrive in rural Elbert County BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Near the corner of County Roads 13 and 158 in rural Elbert County, about 12 miles southeast of downtown Parker, large, vibrantly colored parrots live on the grounds of The Gabriel Foundation. The foundation is a “parrot welfare organization providing for the complete physical, psychological, and environmental well-being of the parrots in our care,” its website says. It also arranges adoptions of parrots, with the motto: “Adopt, don’t shop.” Founded in 1995 by lifelong parrot lover and avian consultant Julie Weiss Murad, the nonprofit foundation was first based in Aspen, but moved to the rolling hills north of Elizabeth in 2005. Currently, the property houses roughly 400 birds, though the foundation hopes to work its way to 350 birds so each will have more space and receive even better care. Asked why there are so many parrots in need of homes, aviary operations manager Jessica Boone explained that many parrots live extraordinarily long lives. “Many of the birds who come through the foundation have outlived their owners,” she said. Boone also said that many of the foundation’s birds come from unfortunate circumstances. “A lot of the birds come from hoarding situations, while many come from homes that cannot afford to take care of such a maintenance-heavy pet.” Roughly 75% of the birds are adopted out, with more than 100 birds having been rescued since the start of 2021. Since the inception of the foundation, thousands of birds have come through the doors of The Gabriel Foundation and have been adopted out to families. Staff members at The Gabriel Foundation say they work diligently to ensure that the birds they adopt out go to safe, loving homes. Before

visiting the foundation for the first time, potential adopters must take online courses about parrots and parrot care. Potential adopters are also required to visit The Gabriel Foundation at least five times to participate in bird education. On their visits, potential adopters learn about diet, enrichment and enclosures. They also do extensive touring to narrow down which bird is right for them and their family. Potential adopters are also required to provide photos of their at-home enclosures before they are able to take the birds home. Many of the birds at the foundation have their own large enclosures, while some have chosen to pair-bond and live together. Some, like the macaws visible from County Road 13, spend a lot of their time in groups. They are divided by sex to avoid breeding. The birds are given regular baths and are fed a varied and nutrientrich diet comprising everything from leafy green breakfast salad to hearty nuts and grains. They also have an abundance of toys and items for chewing. Many locals and those within the parrot community donate cardboard boxes and old phone books and newspapers for chewing. The staff and volunteers also make many of the toys the parrots regularly play with. The Gabriel Foundation currently has 15 employees and roughly 100 active volunteers. “I love working here because my day is never the same,” said Boone, a decade-long staff member. “I also love working around the birds because I think of them as individuals with their own personalities.” Like many nonprofit organizations, The Gabriel Foundation has been impacted by COVID-19. Prior to the start of the pandemic, staff gave regular tours and held events for visitors. Now, tours are curtailed and visits ate by appointment; go online to thegabrielfoundation.org for information. The Gabriel Foundation is currently seeking more volunteers and encourages those interested to visit its website to apply.

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2021-0024 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/8/2021 12:43:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: Mary Maybee Original Beneficiary: Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as Owner Trustee for Cascade Funding Mortgage Trust HB4 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/24/2013 Recording Date of DOT: 7/1/2013 Reception No. of DOT: 2013054843 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $513,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $216,183.30 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely pay property charges such as tax and insurance payments under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 58, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 100L, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8701 Mallard Place, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 11/11/2021 Last Publication: 12/9/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/8/2021 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HOLLY SHILLIDAY Colorado Registration #: 24423 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-21-893373-LL *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2021-0024 First Publication: 11/11/2021 Last Publication: 12/9/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

City and County PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 16, 2021 beginning at 2:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Douglas will conduct a public hearing concerning the proposed adoption

of a resolution amending the 2021 adopted budget. Any interested elector of Douglas County may file an objection to the proposed amendment to the budget at any time prior to it’s final adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. A copy of said resolution may be obtained for inspection at the offices of the County Commissioners at the above address in Castle Rock, Colorado, or viewed on-line at www.douglas.co.us. Legal Notice No. 940037 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Bids and Settlements Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #044-21 COUNTY UNIFORM SERVICE The Facilities, Fleet & Emergency Support Services Department of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible qualified firms for the provision of providing, cleaning, and maintaining of uniforms for employees within this department. The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses. Bid responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 044-21, County Uniform Service” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 2:00pm on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder. Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-6607434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No. 940062 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #047-21 PETROLEUM PRODUCTS The Fleet Division of the Douglas County Facilities, Fleet & Emergency Support Services Department, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified vendors for the provision of the purchase of Petroleum Products, on an as-needed basis, for use in County fleet vehicles for the 2022 calendar year. The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses. Bid responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 047-21, Petroleum Products” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 2:00pm on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder.

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First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on December 12, 2021, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Kiewit Infrastructure Co. for the Palmer Divide Avenue Project, Douglas County Project Number CI 2021-017 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Kiewit Infrastructure Co. for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said December 12, 2021, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Director of Public Works Engineering, with a copy to the Project Engineer Daniel Roberts, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Janet Herman, P.E., Director of Public Works Engineering. Legal Notice No.940053 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Account Number: 2734 Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #046-21 FACILITY PEST CONTROL The Department of Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Support Services of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified firms for the provision of a complete Facility Pest Control Program, for specified County Government buildings. The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website a at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses. Bid responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 046-21, Facility Pest Control” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 3:00pm on Monday, December 6, 2021 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. The RFQ documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. RFQ responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “RFQ #042-21, Structured Cabling & Fiber Optic Contractors” prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed responses will not be accepted. RFQ responses will be received until 3:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Responses will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any responses so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all responses, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said response and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items and/or services with the successful firm. Please direct any questions concerning this RFQ to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor at 303660-7434 or criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No. 940064 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on the 13th day of DECEMBER 2021, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and ELITE INDUSTRIES for the 2021 ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT TRAIL PROJECT - INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #002-21 (PO #41197); and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said ELITE INDUSTRIES for or on account for the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 13th day of DECEMBER 2021, to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Douglas County Government, Board of County Commissioners, c/o Parks, Trails, & Building Grounds, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant’s claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Carolyn S. Riggs, CPPB, Purchasing Supervisor, Douglas County Government. Legal Notice No. 940065 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #043-21 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES

Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-6607434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) #042-21 STRUCTURED CABLING & FIBER OPTIC CONTRACTORS

Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-6607434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

The Department of Facilities, Fleet & Emergency Support Services of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from responsible and qualified individuals/firms to assist the County, on an as-needed basis, with structured cabling and fiber optic services for various County projects. Individual projects/services will be discussed, negotiated, and issued as required throughout the 2022 calendar year.

Legal Notice No. 940061

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Legal Notice No. 940060 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #041-21 HVAC FILTERS & BELTS The Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Support Services Department of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible qualified firms for the provision of the purchase of HVAC Filters and Belts for use within Douglas County buildings, as specified. The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses. Bid responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 041-21, HVAC Filters & Belts” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 11:00am on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder. Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-6607434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No. 940059 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

The Facilities, Fleet & Emergency Support Services Department of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible qualified firms for the provision of the purchase of cleaning supplies, paper disposables, plastic bags/liners, and janitorial equipment for use within Douglas County Facilities, as specified.

Public Notice

Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-6607434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109

Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder.

Legal Notice No. 940063 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder.

Bid responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 043-21, Janitorial Supplies” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 11:00am on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed

In the Interest of: ADAM OCHOA-JUAREZ, D.O.B.: 07/14/2011; Child, And concerning: CRYSTAL OCHOA-JUAREZ, D.O.B.: 07/02/1992, Mother; DANIEL STORTI, D.O.B.: 01/20/1985, Father; Respondents, And Bertha Ochoa and Ramon Ochoa, Maternal Grandparents, Special Respondents. Attorney for Department: R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Kathryn Cherry, #42682 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5326 Fax: (303) 479-9259 lreigrut@douglas.co.us kcherry@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 20JV90 DIVISION 8 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2019. TO: CRYSTAL OCHOA-JUAREZ TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a MOTION TO TERMINATE THE PARENT-CHILD LEGAL RELATIONSHIP INCORPORATING LEGAL

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Denver Hospice provides ‘a group hug’ Chaplain Keith Swingle is celebrated for 25 years of service

Swingle happened to be there that day, so he geared up in full personal protective equipment to help Abeyta assemble the bed, and they were able to get it put together for the patient. “He does way more than expected,” Abeyta said.

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Denver Hospice Chaplain Keith Swingle said he attended seminary school because he knew he wanted to serve in ministry in some capacity. He had a friend who did an internship with hospice care, but Swingle didn’t figure that end-of-life care was for him. But upon finishing seminary school, Swingle realized he was cut out to be a hospice chaplain. “It is everything I wanted, in terms of one-on-one — meeting with families on their own turf during a vulnerable and helpful time,” Swingle said, adding it gives him “a chance to make a real difference.” And more than a quarter of a century later, Swingle is still making a difference in peoples’ lives when they need it the most. 25 years with Denver Hospice Swingle has been serving people and families as a hospice chaplain for 28 years this October. Twentyfive of those years have been spent with The Denver Hospice. “His commitment to patients and families goes above and beyond, with how he supports, listens and cares for our patients and their families,” said Melinda Egging, president of the nonprofit provider of hospice and palliative care. “Keith can be counted on for his smile and his sense of humor - yes, sense of humor during hospice care. Finding grace and humor is important as we walk this journey.” Egging added that Swingle was the chaplain for her family when her mother-in-law was in hospice. “He was so gracious and kind. He connected with our family and was a great support,” Egging said. “I know first-hand the important role chaplains like Keith contribute during this important time.” Swingle, 54, was born and raised in Ohio. He spent 2-1/2 years serving as a hospice chaplain in Ohio before moving to Colorado. He had friends moving to Colorado, and found the job with The Denver Hospice before making the move. Swingle now lives on Lookout Mountain near Golden. He is married and raising a 14-year-old. With The Denver Hospice, Swingle serves the north metro area out of

Keith Swingle has been serving the community as a chaplain for The Denver Hospice for PHOTO BY CHRISTY STEADMAN 25 years.

The Denver Hospice’s Westminster location. The Denver Hospice was established in 1978. As a nonprofit, nobody who needs hospice care will be turned away, Swingle said. The agency serves the entire metro area, with its Inpatient Care Center located at 8299 E. Lowry Blvd. in Denver’s Lowry Field neighborhood. A minister without a church A chaplain is a “minister without a church,” someone who doesn’t represent a specific denomination or particular church, Swingle said. What chaplains do is help people cope with losses, Swingle said. In addition to the loss of a loved one, losses can include a person’s independence, control and role — or, purpose and meaning of life, Swingle said. “Sometimes, the immediate family can’t, or doesn’t know how to, talk about it with their loved one,” Swingle said. That’s where a chaplain can help. Swingle’s visits to patients run the gamut, but the underlying role is to provide a comforting presence. Sometimes, visits are a friendly check-in just to see how the patient doing. Other times, it’s to pray with them. Or, if needed, Swingle will also help with arranging memorial services or connecting a person or their loved ones to a rabbi or Catholic priest. No matter the reason for Swingle’s visit to a particular patient, it’s always a meaningful visit, he said. His goal: to ensure that all hospice patients “feel well-supported, cared for and that we always have time for them.” When people are at end-of-life, they need to feel that they have someone to talk to, said LeRoy Baker, administrator of Broomfield

Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. “When people are transitioning, spiritual needs are just as important as physical needs,” Baker added. Hospice care is a team effort, Swingle said. He works in a team setting with Registered Nurse (RN) case workers, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), social workers and others. “Keith has always been someone we look up to,” said Rachel Phillips, an RN case manager with The Denver Hospice. “He’s genuine and caring. That’s comforting for the families, but also for us. It’s very calming to have him here.” `He does way more than expected’ During the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns, Villagio Senior Living — a memory care community in Broomfield — worked with The Denver Hospice to have a dedicated team provide hospice care for its patients. “They acted as if they were our own in-house staff,” said Carisa Brown, the community’s executive director. “The Denver Hospice has been vital to our success.” In addition to tending to patients’ needs, Swingle was sometimes called on to support staff who were struggling or otherwise having a hard time coping, Brown said. But he also helped in ways well beyond the typical roles of a chaplain. A while back, a patient who was in clinical isolation at Villagio received a new bed. It was a hospital bed, with all the gadgets, said Tia Abeyta, the wellness director for Villagio. “This was during the period of time (of the pandemic) when only nurses and CNAs were allowed in,” Abeyta said. “So the equipment company couldn’t come in to assemble it.”

‘Our dog approved’ David and Alissa Newman of Lakewood had a large Husky dog named Dazbog when David, who was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in August 2017, started hospice care. While friendly, the dog was never into cuddling. But, on Swingle’s first home visit with the couple, Dazbog went right up to Swingle and greeted him. And the next thing you knew, David said, Swingle had a 70-pound dog sitting on his lap. “That’s how we knew we liked Keith,” Alissa said. “Our dog approved.” David Newman is a 34-year-old Army veteran. He enlisted in October 2005, and did two tours in Afghanistan. He grew up in the Lakewood area, and upon return from the Army, he decided to study engineering at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. He and Alissa met at a CrossFit gym while she was also attending CSU. David’s original prognosis was 14 months, “so we’ve had much more time,” Alissa said, adding they take every day one at a time. David emphasized how fortunate he feels to have Alissa as his wife. Alissa cared for her husband at home until the recent COVID-19 restrictions on visitations to care facilities eased. “It’s been different than getting to see him every day,” she said. But the two video-chat frequently, and Alissa visits in-person as often as she can, between work and her graduate studies. “Dave and I are fortunate to have support groups.” However, while grateful for it, with all that support comes something that has been particularly challenging for Alissa — the management of everyone who has offered to help, she said. The Denver Hospice treats people like people, not patients, Alissa said. David’s care team relieves her from what she calls the “mental gymnastics” of managing all of her husband’s needs. “It’s such a resource to have someone to talk with about spiritual stuff, (and) a hospice team taking care of him,” Alissa said. “It’s like a group hug. I felt, and continue to feel, so supported.”

Public Notices AUTHORITY AND ADVISEMENT was filed on July 15, 2021, requesting that the Court hold a hearing to terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship as to Respondent Mother, Crystal Ochoa-Juarez and child, Adam Ochoa-Juarez, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office. A Termination Hearing for Respondent Mother, Crystal Ochoa-Juarez has been set for December 30, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in Division 8, of the Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way,

Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109. Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this motion. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT A TERMINATION HEARING AND MAY TERMINATE THE PARENT-CHILD LEGAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CHILD. You have the right to legal representation at every

stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship.

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2019, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4. This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel.

Dated: November 1, 2021 /s/ Kathryn Cherry Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No. 940027 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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