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Local Rotary donates 1,000 pounds of hygiene products to nonprofit

Increased demand continues

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Just over 1,000 pounds of toothbrushes, toilet paper, diapers, soap and other hygiene products will

help local nonprofit Integrated Family Community Services help thousands of monthly visitors thanks to the latest efforts of the Denver Metro South Rotary Club.

The relatively new Rotary club partnered with Integrated Family Community Services (IFCS) to host a donation drive for hygiene products in October, collecting donation bags that were dropped off at about

300 homes in Highlands Ranch golf club neighborhood.

Mindy Waite, a founding member of the Denver Metro South Rotary chapter, said the group focused on hygiene items because it’s one of Integrated Family Community Services’ top needs.

“It’s not as hard for (IFCS) to get

Project will widen U.S. 85, improve transportation

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In the largest construction contract in Douglas County’s history, a new project is underway on a section of U.S. 85, also known as Santa Fe Drive, from Highlands Ranch Parkway to C-470. Construction began on Oct. 3.

The project, which is predicted to take three years to complete, will widen the highway from four to six lanes at this segment. In addition, the project includes intersection enhancements, multimodal improvements and business access changes, according to the project’s webpage.

The roadway “historically has

always been a pretty important highway,” said Douglas County Public Works Director Janet Herman. “And what we’ve realized over the last five, six years is that with the increase in development and employment growth in that area, 85 needs to be widened.”

School board lays out legislative priorities

Local control, parent choice are on short list

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Discussion from Douglas County School Board members indicates they will underscore the importance of local control and school and parent choice in any upcoming legislation on education.

At the Nov. 1 board workshop, the school board went through its legislative priorities, which were last updated in 2020, to adjust them ahead of lawmakers returning to the statehouse next year.

Before getting into specific areas of possible legislation, the board’s priorities document includes language to express the importance of leaving decisions about schools to local school boards, per the state constitution.

Board member Mike Peterson said he wanted to re-emphasize local control of public schools and the district’s support for school choice and a variety of educational opportunities.

“I think school choice is something we can really pride ourselves on and then recommit to choice for parents and support local control and honoring school choice,” he said.

Peterson also advocated for legislation that reinforces the role of parents in their childrens’ education, giving examples of curriculum transparency and opt-outs.

“It would be around supporting legislation that respects and supports parents’ values, beliefs and making it clear that parents have a right to make decisions regarding their childrens’ education in accordance with their personal faith, family upbringing, things like that,” he said.

Board members David Ray and Elizabeth Hanson said they’d like the language to focus on the partnership between parents and schools.

“I would suggest that we expand

Denver Metro South Rotary Club member Lori McGehee loads a trunk full of donated hygiene products on Oct. 25 in Highlands Ranch. The products were donated to Integrated Family Community Services.

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food, so we decided to do hygiene products this round,” Waite said.

Families and individuals using Colorado’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or food stamps, can’t use that money for non-edible items, which can lead to high demand for hygiene products, explained Todd McPherson, director of development for Integrated Family Community Services.

“A lot of times hygiene products, basic cleaning supplies, those sort of things go to the wayside,” McPherson said. “We’ve tried to be more deliberate in letting people know that (donating hygiene items) is an option.”

McPherson said IFCS serves more than 6,000 people each month from all across the state and roughly 1,000 people each month are unhoused and don’t have access to stable food and hygiene supplies. With inflation on the rise, a broader group of people are seeking food, hygiene items and other essentials at IFCS, he said.

According to the Consumer Price Index, the cost of food in the Denver area in September was up around 12% more than the same time last year.

“The big change we’re seeing (at IFCS) is brand new people,” McPherson said. “The demand and number of people we serve is pretty consistent, but we’re always surprised everyday to see the numbers of people who are coming to us for the very first time.”

Currently, IFCS is providing visitors prepackaged boxes of essential goods in a drive-thru style service, but McPherson said the nonprofit is planning to return to a market style service, where people can shop for their own items. When that transition happens, he imagines demand will increase as people have more access to the available options, he said.

McPherson said the efforts of the Rotary club are crucial to the organization, especially since its not immune to the impacts of inflation either. On average, IFCS spends $30,000 per month on groceries.

“When people go out of their way to volunteer, coordinate and transfer all the goods, it means a lot to us,” he said. “Volunteers are just incredibly important to what we do.”

The hygiene drive is the latest successful partnership between the two organizations. Last October, Waite said the Denver Metro South group collected 2,500 pounds of food for IFCS.

With a goal of 10 service projects per year, Waite said the group will continue to partner with IFCS, as well as other local nonprofits and community service organizations. Next month, the Denver South Metro Rotary will be collecting Thanksgiving food for Developmental Pathways.

Denver Metro South Rotary Club members Mindy and Mike Waite gather donated items o porches in the Highlands Ranch golf club neighborhood on Oct. 25. The Rotary Club focused on collecting hygiene products to meet the demand seen by Integrated Family Community Services.

Members of the Denver Metro South Rotary Club donated over 1,000 pounds of hygiene and health items to Integrated Family Community Services for the group’s October project.

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‘The demand and number of people we serve is pretty consistent, but we’re always surprised everyday to see the numbers of people who are coming to us for the very first time.’

Todd McPherson, director of development for Integrated Family Community Services

Veteran talks military service, medical experience

Now at Centennial ER

BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When Alex Sutherland was growing up in Philadelphia, he only had movies and the media to shape his perception of the military — that is, until he joined the U.S. Army as part of his journey to become a doctor.

Now a Centennial resident and emergency room physician at Centennial Hospital, Veterans Day, observed on Nov. 11, holds a special meaning.

“For me, it’s a reminder and a time to reach out to friends,” Sutherland said. “I don’t think I realized what, really, what people went through in the military until getting into it, and then what — how important it actually is.”

Combining medicine and the military Sutherland started out wanting to do sports medicine, specifically working as a physical therapist, because he was an athlete and thought it would be a good option.

However, during his undergraduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh, he did some rotations in physical therapy and discovered he didn’t enjoy it as much as he thought he would.

“So, I just decided to go into medicine, because I love science, I like working with people, and that was that,” he said.

Due to how expensive medical

a program called the Health Professions Scholarship Program, which he said is like ROTC for medical school. As part of the program, he joined the U.S. Army to pay for schooling.

“I loved doing military-like things as a kid, you know, making forts and going on expeditions out in the woods,” he said. “So, it seemed like a perfect opportunity to save a lot of money and do something I would

Coming from a non-military family, Sutherland said his family didn’t know what to expect.

“I think they were a little concerned about preconceived notions of the military and such, but they were supportive and happy for me,” he said.

He officially joined the U.S. Army in 1999 and was brought in as a reservist. While he was doing the traditional medical school training at

the University of Pittsburgh, he also had military training and courses.

“When I first went to officer basic, which was in 1999, I met people that were just like me,” he said. “People I’m still friends with today. They’re some of the best people and best friends that I’ve had.”

Sutherland liked the action of the emergency room, he said, as well as being able to help people

Alex Sutherland works as an emergency room physician at Centennial Hospital. Image taken Nov. 2.

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who were in distress.

Once he finished medical school, he started residency near Seattle in 2002 and went on to active duty.

Sutherland remained there until 2005. He was stationed at Fort Carson in Colorado where he worked in a family ER, serving mostly military families.

Deployment to Iraq

After working at Fort Carson for just over a year, Sutherland was deployed to Iraq for 16 months in 2007.

“I knew that we would be deployed. It was in the middle of the second Iraq War, and so it wasn’t a question of if, it was a question of when and where and how long,” Sutherland said.

Sutherland said he was scared, fearing he wouldn’t be able to do the job he needed to.

“I didn’t even really know what I needed to do, honestly,” he said. “But I quickly realized that my training was sufficient and that I knew what to do, and that the people around me were in the same boat. We were all learning together and functioning as a single unit.”

One of the hardest parts was leaving his son, who was two months old at the time.

“That was probably the worst part, missing the family,” he said. “Otherwise, it’s almost easier. Life’s almost easier being deployed, because there’s only — you only have to worry about yourself and your job and your unit.”

Sutherland said there wasn’t much to do except work, workout, eat, sleep and spend time with others. He thinks it can be harder for families, as they’re left with one less person and with worries.

“They’re worried about you there, getting killed or injured or not being able to communicate directly,” he said. “We might be in more direct danger, but it doesn’t feel that way necessarily. Well, at least it didn’t for me as a doctor.”

Sutherland, an Army Major, spent the vast majority of the time at the 31st Combat Support Hospital stationed in Baghdad at a base called Camp Cropper, serving as an ER director.

Sutherland and another military doctor had to go to an Iraqi hospital to do lectures for the Iraqi doctors on how to treat injuries commonly seen in the military setting, he said.

The experience was eye-opening, Sutherland said. It made him look at the local depth of what the military was doing and imagine what it would be like if that combat was happening in a community in the U.S.

“I don’t think most people can imagine what it would be like to have to worry about their children being blown up in the real, actual real-world setting. And then having the invaders come and teaching your doctors how to deal with it,” he said. “It was a strange experience.”

Sutherland said his time in Iraq had different compartments to it.

“It was great times when I just got to hang out with friends, and there was other times when I got to see really horrible things and really felt

guilty being there to some degree, but also glad that I had the opportunity to be part of it to help,” he said.

Through his experience, he said he realized how hard it is to make such a huge organization operate, as well as “how much sacrifice that all these people that are volunteers go through and have to deal with in order to defend the country.”

“Overall, I think it just gave me a better perspective on the opportunities and the lifestyle that we have in this country,” he said. “It really helped me get in better physical shape and better — just became a better, independent, confident doctor, and hopefully a better person.”

Continuing to serve others

When Sutherland finished his active duty time and returned home in 2008, he said it felt a little weird, especially seeing how much his son had grown over 16 months.

“It was hard, a little, to transition back to all these things that we worry about from day-to-day — bills, job, money, school,” he said. “A lot of these things that we worry about on a day-to-day basis are not that important.”

Sutherland took a few months off before returning to his work as an emergency room doctor, working at a civilian ER at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo.

He said he didn’t have a lot of problems processing what he saw during his time in the military because a lot of ER training is, itself, traumatic.

“Being in that environment, it wasn’t a significant change. And luckily, I didn’t have any friends that

were killed or see people that I knew that were killed,” he said.

For veterans who have gone through that experience, Sutherland said he thinks it’s very hard for them to relate to others when they get back.

“There’s (an) extreme amount of guilt involved in people who live,” he said.

Sutherland believes if all citizens were required to do time in the military, they would better understand and it would make the country stronger, he said.

“Throughout my experience, as a civilian, people that I met that were ex-military as well are still, I believe, some of the most reliable and efficient doctors,” he said, explaining his military experience gave him more confidence and competence as a doctor.

In May, after working in Pueblo for 14 years, Sutherland came to work in the ER at Centennial Hospital.

In light of Veterans Day, Sutherland said, “What I would like is for people to take a moment and try to envision themselves in the situations that the military is put into, different soldiers, and imagine what that would be like for them.”

“Try to reach out to organizations that help veterans and understand that a lot of these people really sacrificed not just their lives, but sometimes the ones that are still alive are the ones that are in much worse shape,” he said.

Sutherland said he sometimes thinks “thank you” to those who served and died before him.

“This is a country that’s based on freedom and democracy,” he said. “We’re all part of the same team.”

Local Hooters participates in breast cancer awareness campaign

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In October, Hooters in Lone Tree served more than its normal beer and wings. Thanks to the baking skills of the restaurant’s waitstaff, known within the brand as “Hooters girls,” an assortment of sweet treats were sold to raise money for breast cancer research.

Across the country, similar initiatives contributed to Hooters’ national “Give a Hoot” campaign during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The annual fundraiser started in honor of Kelly Jo Dowd, a Hooters employee who died in 2007 after a battle with breast cancer, according to Director of Marketing Melissa Fry. Since then, Hooters has donated $8 million to the V Foundation for Cancer Research, she said.

“(Dowd) was very courageous, very selfless, and became a huge advocate for early detection,” Fry said. “Her influence… has remained and is as strong as ever and it really became a platform that we continue to put a lot of local and national efforts into.”

Fry said Hooters is particularly committed to the cause of breast cancer awareness and research because 70% of the company’s workforce is women.

Dozens of these women are featured each year in the Hooters

V Foundation year-round through its sales. For every calendar sold, $1 is donated.

Lone Tree Hooters employee Allie Roberts has been featured in the past six calendars. This year, she was selected as “Miss June,” meaning she appears as the main photograph for the June layout.

Being involved in the campaign, both through the calendar and other fundraising efforts, holds personal meaning for Roberts.

“Breast cancer awareness and research is very near and dear to my heart,” she said. “I had a great aunt that actually battled breast cancer. Luckily, she did beat it — but I just know truly what a toll that takes on somebody and then how important it

is to raise awareness.”

She also said she was honored to be chosen for the calendar because it gave her the chance to be a brand ambassador for Hooters, which has made a big difference in her life.

“(Hooters) truly has just made me the woman that I am today and truly given me the confidence to just take on the world in whatever avenue I choose to go down,” she said.

Hooters’ annual donation to the V Foundation supports breast cancer research through grants to scientists, according to Jeff Friday, the foundation’s assistant director of communications. At the organization, 100% of direct donations go straight towards research, as opposed to covering any overhead

costs, he said.

In October 2021, Hooters raised $720,000 through the campaign, according to Fry. The team is in the process of counting this year’s October total and hopes they will reach their goal of $1 million, she said.

Friday, who hopes research will help society beat cancer in the future, said he admires Hooters’ passion for the cause.

“We’re fighting hard, and we’re very lucky to have partners like Hooters fighting along with us,” he said.

Hooters calendars are on sale at https://shop.hooters.com/ products/2023-hooters-calendar. Donations to the V Foundation can be made at https://www.v.org/.

Allie Roberts’ team at the Lone Tree Hooters celebrated her selection as “Miss June” in the 2023 Hooters calendar with gifts and decorations. COURTESY OF ALLIE ROBERTS

Lone Tree employee selected as ‘Miss June’

‘I had a great aunt that actually battled breast cancer. Luckily, she did beat it — but I just know truly what a toll that takes on somebody and then how important it is to raise awareness.’

Allie Roberts

6 takeaways from Polis’ latest budget proposal

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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis unveiled his fiscal year 2023-24 budget proposal on Nov. 2 as constitutionally required, warning that the legislature will have little money available for new spending when it reconvenes in January and that the state needs to beef up its reserves given the strong possibility of a national economic downturn.

“There’s very little room in this budget for new programs,” Polis told reporters during a news conference at the governor’s mansion in downtown Denver. “We need to maintain strong reserves, more than ever before, in the face of global economic uncertainty. Otherwise, the legislature will be in a position to make major slashes to the budget should a recession occur.”

The proposal — which focused on public safety and affordable housing but doesn’t continue all of the government fee relief adopted by lawmakers this year — comes a week before the Democrat hopes to win reelection to another four-year term. Polling indicates he’s headed toward victory.

The $40 billion-plus budget plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, will be presented to the legislature in the coming weeks, which will decide how much — or how little — of the governor’s wishes

to pursue. If Republicans win back power in the Colorado General Assembly — it’s possible they secure a majority in the Senate — the likelihood of state lawmakers going along with Polis’ proposal will be greatly diminished.

Here are six big takeaways from Polis’ plan: A $2.2 billion rainy day fund

The governor’s proposal calls for setting aside 15% of the state’s budget, or $2.17 billion, as a reserve that can be used as a rainy day fund.

“We don’t recommend record reserves for fun,” Polis said. “We recommend record reserves because of great global (economic) uncertainty. There’s a risk of greater uncertainty and we need to prepare for that. Not always a fun thing to do, but it’s a fiscally prudent and a sound thing to do.”

The legislature’s Joint Budget Committee, a bipartisan panel that drafts the state budget, was told in September by nonpartisan legislative staff and the governor’s office that the risk of a recession is high. The JBC was also informed that it’s facing an inflationary budget crunch and that it may have less than $100 million to allocate to new programs next year not because of limited cash flow but because of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights cap on government growth and spending.

TABOR, the 1992 constitutional amendment passed by Colorado voters, limits increases in government growth and spending each year to the rates of inflation and population growth. But the inflation rate used to determine the cap comes from the previous calendar year, or six months before the start of each fiscal year.

The TABOR cap for the 2022-23 fiscal year, which began July 1, was set using a 3.5% inflation rate when the inflation rate in the 2021 calendar year in the Denver-AuroraLakewood area is more like 8%.

While the 2023-24 fiscal year TABOR cap will reflect that higher rate, it only builds off the TABOR cap set using the 3.5% rate.

Given high inflation rates, some JBC members have complained that the TABOR cap is lagging and thus constraining the budget, a problem that compounds over time as inflation keeps rising. There is interest among lawmakers in decoupling inflation from the TABOR cap formula, but Polis said Tuesday he wasn’t aware of such a push and thus couldn’t comment on it.

“I would really recommend that if legislators have ideas for new programs, they offset them by eliminating or reducing (existing) programs,” Polis said Tuesday. “If legislators from both sides of the aisle have ideas we can work with them to find potential offsets if they can show that their ideas will drive success more for the state of Colorado.”

The legislature this year spent $45 million to delay implementation of a new, 2-cent-per-gallon fee on gasoline purchases enacted through a measure championed by Polis and Democrats at the Capitol in 2021. The bill raised more than $5 billion over 11 years for transportation projects.

The governor and Democrats used the $45 million to pause the fee until April. Polis’ budget proposal unveiled Tuesday didn’t include money to keep it going beyond then. (The fee is set to go up to 3 cents per gallon in July.)

Polis said Tuesday that he’s “very open” to extending the gas fee delay.

“I think what we, as well as the legislature, will want to see is where are gas prices,” he said.

“We’re very open to any and all the relief that the legislature is willing to consider. And we have some time before the legislative session to look into that.”

Colorado businesses are required to begin charging a 10-cent fee on plastic and paper bags starting in January. The governor’s proposal didn’t include any relief for that new charge.

Polis’ plan does call for setting aside $8 million to continue making it nearly free for people to start businesses in Colorado, as well as to reduce background check fees for people becoming licensed child care providers or trying to expand a child care business.

More K-12 dollars, but college tuition would go up

The governor’s budget proposal calls for a $705 million increase in K-12 education funding, which

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis.

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would represent a 3% reduction in the budget-stabilization factor, the Great Recession-era deficit owed to Colorado schools.

The spending would represent an increase in the state’s average perpupil funding by $861.

“We need future (tax revenue) forecasts and to see what the money is,” he said, “but we would be hope ful that with this budget we would be able to do an additional buy down (of the deficit) the following fiscal year.”

When it comes to higher education, Polis is recommending the legislature spend $86 million. That would lead to a tuition increase at state-run institutions of about 4%.

The governor also wants the legislature to spend $6 million to extend an initiative offering children free sessions with a mental health care provider, known as the “I Matter” program.

State employees

The governor’s budget proposal calls for a 5% raise for all state em ployees, with targeted base pay in creases for workers at agencies that are struggling to recruit workers.

“Department of Corrections, our 24/7 facilities, State Patrol, we have significant increases in the 10% to 15% range,” the governor said.

The budget specifically calls for $7.3 million to boost state trooper pay.

Affordable housing and public safety

The governor wants the legislature to spend $42.1 on public safety, specifically aimed at combating car theft and recruiting and retaining officers.

The proposal calls for spending $12.6 million over two years to boost car theft-prevention technology and support task forces and prosecutors in areas of the state where car theft has been particularly bad. More than $5 million would go under the governor’s plan to bolster the state’s investigative capacity, including through the creation of two new Colorado Bureau of Investigations units that would have an emphasis on fentanyl investigations and for an expansion of the state’s toxicology lab.

The governor also wants to spend $38.3 million on wildfire prevention and response, including $13.8 million on bolstering seasonal aerial resources and to purchase a second firefighting helicopter for the state, as well as $3.2 million to boost the state’s fire investigations capability.

Polis wants the legislature to spend $15 million on public-private affordable housing projects, including a plan to build 80 affordable housing units on state-owned land near Vail.

TABOR refunds

In this Nov. 3, 2015, file photo, the gold-covered dome on the state Capitol shines in the late afternoon sun in downtown Denver. (David Zalubowski, AP Photo, File)

It’s possible that the legislature will have a lot of money in excess of the TABOR cap to refund to taxpayers again this year. That’s where the money came from for those $750 or $1,500 checks you received in the mail in recent weeks.

Legislative Council Staff expects revenue above the TABOR cap to be $3.63 billion in the current 2022-23 fiscal year, while the governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting expects the cap to be exceeded by $1.9 billion in the current fiscal year.

The governor’s budget proposal Tuesday did not include plans for how to refund that money.

If the legislature doesn’t act, the money would first be refunded by reimbursing local governments for property tax exemptions for seniors and disabled veterans. Then, if there’s still TABOR surplus, the

state income tax rate would be temporarily slashed. Finally, if there’s still money to be refunded, it would be distributed through checks to taxpayers based on six income tiers, with higher earners getting a larger refund and lower earners getting a smaller refund.

The legislature and Polis last year changed the final refund mechanism to make the checks flat — $750 for single filers and $1,500 for joint filers. Polis didn’t commit to trying to pass that change again should there be enough TABOR surplus this fiscal year or next for checks to be sent out.

“My priority would be to reduce the income tax rate,” he said Nov. 2.

The governor now has to present his budget to the JBC on Nov. 15. Amendments to his proposal are due to the committee Jan. 2.

The next economic and tax revenue forecasts will be presented to the JBC by the governor’s office and nonpartisan staff Dec. 20.

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County O ces Closed

Nov. 11

Douglas County offices will be closed on Friday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Many county services are available at DoItOnlineDouglas.com

2022 State of the County Nov. 16 Watch Live

The Board of Douglas County Commissioners invites you to join them virtually on Nov. 16 at noon to recognize all that has been achieved this year through remarkable partnerships. The Board will also announce and recognize recipients of the County’s $68.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. Watch at douglas.co.us/state-of-the-county

Drive US 85?

Construction to widen the road between Highlands Ranch Parkway and C-470 is underway. Please expect delays and watch for crews. Sign up for updates so you know what to expect. Visit douglas.co.us and search for Subscribe Now and choose US 85 construction.

E-recycling: Saturday, Nov. 19

Douglas County residents may dispose of unwanted electronics free of charge at Techno Rescue, 3251 Lewiston St. in Aurora, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and occasional Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proof of residency is required. For a list of acceptable items, Saturday drop-off dates and more, visit douglas.co.us and search Electronics Recycling.

Need a flu shot?

The Castle Pines Vaccine Center, located in the old Safeway building near I-25 and Castle Pines Parkway, is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome however appointments are recommended. Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are available. For more information visit douglas.co.us and search for Vaccines

What’s happening with your County government?

Our commitment to open and transparent government includes online posting of information about public meetings at which the business of government is conducted. To view public meeting agendas, participate in-person or remotely, or watch select meetings via live stream, visit douglas.co.us and search for Business Meetings / Public Hearings.

Douglas County offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Many county services are available at DoItOnlineDouglas.com

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the language in this because I think we need to talk about the partnership more than who has control of education because it really is a partnership,” Ray said. “A partnership should value that a parent should be able to raise their child in the way they want to. A partnership should value choice for how the child is being educated.”

Peterson agreed that the language could be combined to support parents’ role in the partnership.

Another suggestion Peterson made during the discussion was to broaden one of the listed priorities about reducing gun violence, while also supporting legislation that would encourage partnerships between law enforcement agencies and school districts to respond to school shootings, including training, response preparedness and information sharing.

“When we talk about reducing gun violence in our schools, as one director, I might reword that to promoting a safe environment and not just looking at one specific issue,” he said.

The board agreed to encourage that any educational legislation up for consideration be fully funded, and also highlighted educational programs they supported, such as financial literacy and teen vaping prevention. Hanson also requested the board encourage legislators to fund educational programming around the dangers of fentanyl.

“I think it would be very benefi-

cial to add fentanyl (education) in somewhere,” she said. “I think there will be opportunities for statewide education and I would like to advocate for a movement toward that at the state level.”

Another priority reiterates the recruitment and retention challenges the district sees trying to hire teachers and the need for more pathways to become an educator and expanding current opportunities.

“I think it would be very relevant, given the current national shortage of teachers, to include something that highlights the challenges we’re facing and somehow tie it neatly in to the state having high expectations for performance and it sure would be fantastic if they could pay our teachers to make those expectations more realistic,” Hanson said.

Board members encouraged legislation to support balanced testing requirements that allow for accountability, while not creating an overwhelming demand on instructional time, as well as acknowledging testing fatigue.

Other legislative priorities the board listed were support for opportunities and learning programs for all students, regardless of ability, as well as urging legislators to resolve issues with the Colorado School Finance Act. Peterson specifically called out the budget stabilization factor, which allows the state to withhold a portion of the required annual school funding.

The board will continue the discussion and vote on adopting the priorities at its Nov. 15 meeting. Once approved, the priorities are shared with state legislators.

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The project will cost a total of $108 million, with significant funding from several partners including the Denver Regional Council of Governments, local developers and the Colorado Department of Transportation. The contractor for the project is Kraemer North America.

Douglas County’s financial contribution to the project comes from the Transportation Infrastructure Fund and the Road Sales and Use Tax Fund, both of which exist because of voter-approved sales tax initiatives, according to the county.

The Colorado Department of Transportation is also providing construction management support for the project. According to a statement from the department, the US 85 project is an example of its strong partnership with Douglas County to improve transportation.

In addition to the widening, the section of the highway will be completely reconstructed with new asphalt, Herman said. Several intersections will be changed to

partial continuous flow intersections, a design that helps improve efficiency and increase capacity, according to the county’s website. Herman also said several business access points will be adjusted to only allow right turns in and out to improve safety.

To enhance multimodal transportation, a 10-foot multi-use trail will be added to the east side of the highway and two underpasses for pedestrians and bikes will be added for the C-470 Trail and the High Line Canal Trail, Herman said.

According to the website, the project will also include other improvements such as bus stop enhancements, raised medians, a new closed storm sewer system and the replacement and widening of the bridge that carries U.S. 85 over C-470.

“With the project, our goal was to basically provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation network,” Herman said.

Over the course of the project, travelers can expect lane closures and some full closures of parts of the highway, Herman said. The county is advising alternate routes and recommends that travelers sign up for email updates regarding trail, ramp and lane closures.

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Thank a veteran

Each year we celebrate Veterans Day on Nov. 11, but the appreciation we should be showing service men and women goes so far beyond one day. These men and women did not just serve our country in a military compacity. Many of these men and women also work hard to make communities nationwide better.

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These men and women can often be found participating in volunteer opportunities and clubs to donate time and skills and to raise funds for a variety of community improvements such as scholarships and betterment.

Every year, as I meet more veterans in my personal and professional life, I am always proud of the dedication these men and women show to the towns they live and the country they love.

Veterans are some of the country’s most dedicated citizens. They carry a heavy burden, especially those who have been in war, and they oftentimes still want to help others.

One of the veterans I often pay tribute to this time of year is my own dad. I have written in this space before that while I am in my 40s and he is in his 70s, it is only recently that I have gotten to know and understand him a lot better.

He served in Vietnam, serving aboard a helicopter with the sole purpose of landing and picking up wounded American soldiers. Serving as a gunner on that aircraft could not have been easy. The things he must have seen. One can only imagine.

It was only last year that he told me that is what he did in the war. In a more recent conversation, I asked him what it was like coming home. He talked about the anger of a nation toward a controversial war and the soldiers who had fought in it.

He talked about the stress of not always being supported for one of the toughest things he would ever do in his life. When I asked how he dealt with it emotionally, he looked me straight in the eyes and said, “You didn’t. You just learned to bury it inside and move on with life.”

The sadness I felt in the moment was strong — knowing that when my dad was a young adult, he saw things no one should have to see, and then was told by society to bury it and forget about it.

I respect that my dad buried it. He and my mom raised me and my brothers. He worked hard. My work ethic definitely comes from him.

But what might have happened if he talked about the experience, got it out in the open and dealt with it? Would he have been different as we grew up?

Did we take something from him and other soldiers by not helping them focus and address it?

As a journalist, I have sat down with many veterans and active military over the years. I have interviewed a general, young soldiers and older. I am always honored when they are willing to open up to me about what they gained and lost in service.

During the Iraq War, I will never forget a young soldier in his 20s telling me that he lost more friends in his young adult life than he had fingers. I told his story and to this day think about the strength it took for him to sit and talk to me that hour that day.

Our veterans are honored members of our community and I hope we can thank them more than just one day a year.

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Are actions louder than words?

There is no doubt that almost universally we have all heard the statement, “Our actions speak louder than our words.” It’s almost as if it is a given, a truth that cannot be debated. The supporting statementis , “What we do speaks so loudly that others can’t hear what we are saying.” Again, for the past many centuries, it would be hard to dispute this as something other than fact.

If we were to take a contrarian view in the world we live in today, I would suggest that maybe the enormity of words has fi nally usurped the actions of the people. What do I mean by this? In today’s world it is so much easier to hide behind our words when we can simply post, tweet, text or email, and although we may be challenged or trolled, we are not really held accountable. We can go on the attack, and then we can pretty much hide.

Standing up for our beliefs is an action, but it doesn’t have to be a violent or argumentative act. Instead, sometimes we fi nd ourselves getting into a verbal arm-wrestling match through back-andforth rhetoric that only fans the fl ame of discord. Even with all the information shared with families, through the news and through social media, we still have more verbal bullying taking place, written and spoken, that unfortunately can lead to tragic consequences.

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others fi nd themselves defenseless or unable to? What if our actions spoke so loudly that the goodness in our hearts triumphed over the pervasive evil that seems to be growing in our communities? An evil that doesn’t have to exist. An evil driven by polarization of belief systems whether they be social, political or theological.

We are facing crisis and words coming at us from every angle. Yet instead of fi nding the solution by coming together, we become further separated because we would rather fi ght and fi ght dirty than listen and try to understand, working toward a solution. We have a border crisis, fentanyl crisis, infl ation crisis, violent crime crisis, education crisis, police crisis, teacher crisis, nursing crisis, physician crisis, fi rst responder crisis, recession crisis, energy crisis, society crisis, divisive crisis, faith crisis, employment crisis, and yet instead of us all stepping up to try and take action to bring us closer, the words we choose and socialize with only drive us further apart.

So, which is speaking louder today, our actions or our words? Those words we hide behind via texts, posts and emails?

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What does that really mean?

Ihad that dream again.

I was shopping for my son in a children’s clothing store. As I looked through the different racks, thinking about which items he would want or need, I suddenly realized there was no point, because my son was dead.

To love my children

on me because I’ve been mulling a question over in my mind for a few days now.

What does it really mean to love your

encourage them to make choices I see as healthy? What is reasonable to prevent them from making choices I see as dangerous? And which ones are borderline abusive?

I’m suspicious of anyone who begins an answer to these questions with the words,

“It’s simple, you just…”.

Countless times I’ve heard, “just love them” from media, on the playground and from friends and

And does loving my kids mean I am at their beck and call, even when I don’t want to be?

Using the L-word doesn’t teach me what to do.

Because it’s not simple. Parenting is anything but simple. It’s a delicate balance that requires constant selfreflection, intense self-awareness and continuing education.

But my dream/nightmare this week taught me something:

Each time I found something in his size that I thought he’d like and went to pull it off the rack, I stopped myself because it was only then that I remembered that my son died (he was dead in the dream, not in real life). Then I’d somehow forget he died and keep shopping. But every time I pulled a piece of clothing from the rack, I’d have that sudden shock of remembrance happen over and over again. After going through this cycle five or so times, I eventually resigned myself to a seat by the changing rooms in the back of the store and sobbed uncontrollably.

But I am so wary of this phrase when there’s so much harm and abuse done in the name of “love.”

As parents, we spank our children

We shame their food choices in the

We shame them for being gay out of

We argue and show immense disappointment when they leave the faith, we taught them out of “love.”

From my own experience, my response to any questioning of my parenting techniques has always been because I “love” them.

But as I self-reflect, that’s not exactly true.

When I yell, it’s because I have no more patience for their behavior. I don’t care about best practices to get them to stop, I just want them to stop. That’s not love, it’s control.

When I constantly demean what they find as funny, it’s not because I love them, it’s because I’m embarrassed by them.

At the end of the day, if I end up being one of the unlucky parents who has to bury her child, what will I regret? What can I do today that will help soothe the bitterness of that loss?

These new questions have become my north star in managing how to “love” my children.

sobbed uncontrollably.

Then I woke up.

It was the middle of the night. I knew my son was alive and well, but I still felt the intense emotion of losing him. I would never get back to sleep while being so emotional so I decided to do what I would wish I could do if he died - I crept into his room, climbed into his bed and snuggled next to him while gently laying my hand on his back. It felt so good to hear his strong breath and feel his warmth. The reassurance that he was alive and with me was finally what lulled me to sleep.

This dream had a profound impact

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Those words we hide behind that deface public property? Or is it our action or inaction to do what is right, even in the face of confl ict and adversity?

Look, I have family and friends who are on all sides of the spectrum around these problems. Some are on very extreme sides and others are centrists. And for me, I may even be accused of having my words speaking louder than my actions as I write this column each week. Yet, my action is actually writing this column with the intent of urging us all to fi nd common ground and a middle that makes us better together. There will be no victory where one side completely convinces the other side that their way is right, this will never happen. However, we can get closer and simply agree to disagree more often. What can

We criticize their every move out of “love.”

We pressure them to get good grades, practice their sport or instrument out of “love.”

But we also protect them from unhealthy friends… or don’t, out of “love.”

We monitor their media use… or don’t, out of “love.”

We make them go to school… or don’t, out of “love.”

We keep them from drugs and alcohol... or teach them how to use them, out of “love.”

We get them vaccinated… or don’t, out of “love.”

What tactics are reasonable to

happen is that our actions of love, kindness, justice, mercy, gentleness, generosity, understanding, cooperation, unity and togetherness prove that we are still the United States of America, and that we stand better together than we do when we stand apart.

How about you? Are your words or actions speaking louder these days? Knowing that this column will absolutely rub some the wrong way, at least initially, my hope is that my intended actions and my words lead us all to a better place. I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when our actions and words speak so loudly that they call us all together, it really will be a better than good life.

Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries.

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When I refuse to be happy with any grade less than an “A,” it’s not love, it’s my ego.

And then there are many, many times where I just need a nap. So, whatever keeps them safe and quiet is what they’ll get, whether it’s healthy or not.

No matter their choices, no matter their mistakes, at the end of every day, I will put all of my frustrations behind me, and I will cherish them. I will hold them with my arms and with my eyes and “will” them to feel my joy for them simply existing.

At the end of the day, I will err on celebrating how far they’ve come rather than how far they must go.

Stacey Carruth is a mother of four who lives in Arapahoe County.

Celebrating Native American Indian Heritage Month in November

Indigenous people year-round

BY ELICIA HESSELGRAVE SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

The Denver area today is a hub for Native Americans.

It was approximately between 1945 and 1965 when Native Americans found Denver to be a desirable place to find work, said Cheryl Crazy Bull, president of the Denver-based American Indian College Fund. This time period is known as the Relocation and Termination period, when Native Americans were removed from reservations and relocated to urban areas, Crazy Bull said.

Awareness of the plight of Native American communities rose in the 1960s and `70s, and this included concern for the lack of representation and visibility of tribal members in every corner of American life, Crazy Bull said.

“We saw a desire in Native American communities to create pathways for more people in public to see us,” Crazy Bull said. “Native American Heritage Month and Indigenous Peoples’ Day emerged out of a desire for that kind of visibility.”

In 1990, President George H. W. Bush established Native American Indian Heritage Month, which is celebrated every November.

“Native American Indian Heritage Month is a focused educational time,” Crazy Bull said.

‘Our own way of knowing the world’ Crazy Bull grew up in South Dakota and takes pride in being a citizen of the Sicangu Lakota nation, part of the Seven Council Fires. Each of the Council Fires is made up of individual tribal bands, based on kinship, dialect and geographic proximity.

“Indigenous people have our own way of knowing the world and our own knowledge system focusing on kinship and relationships,” Crazy Bull said. “We believe in generosity and industriousness, and being responsible in our actions and the gifts that people bring to us in their talent.”

How to celebrate Native American — Heritage Month

The American Indian College Fund offers a number of ways to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. It begins with Indige-Bration, an exclusive virtual concert. The celebration continues with a month-long Facebook challenge that includes a Walk and Learn event, an instructional

A Native American dancer performs during the American Indian College Fund’s Indigenous culinary event on June 15.

PHOTO BY CHRISTY STEADMAN

is a pathway to honoring

social dance video, book clubs, watch parties and panels. Crazy Bull will cap the celebration month with a live discussion.

Recognizing Native Americans during Thanksgiving

“A lot of people have come to learn that the history behind Thanksgiving dinner (and) the stories we learned in school, are not exactly correct,” said NancyJo Houk, chief marketing and development officer for the American Indian College Fund. “I think it’s wonderful that people are starting to hear and understand that the truth behind the story of Thanksgiving isn’t what we all thought that it was.”

Houk said there are ways to celebrate the holiday while also honoring Native Americans. She suggests reciting a land recognition or incorporating a traditional native dish to the meal. The college fund also provides resources of accurate history to share and discuss during the meal.

Beyond Native American Heritage Month

The idea is that Indigenous people will be honored beyond the month of November. That starts with research and selfeducation, Crazy Bull said. Her suggestions include taking advantage of opportunities to meet people of different cultures at social gatherings, work or club meetings. She said to also pay close attention to how Native American people are represented in schools, and take note of historical references in coursework to ensure there is representation of Indigenous peoples, Crazy Bull said.

Additionally, the Front Range boasts many nonprofits that serve Indigenous communities across the U.S. that people can learn more about. For example, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society on the University of Colorado-Denver campus and the American Indian Academy of Denver. And, there’s the Native American Rights Fund based in Boulder and Longmont’s First Nations Development Institute.

There’s also the American Indian Academy of Denver, a free charter school focused on student-driven STEAM curriculum that was established to support Native American and Latinx students.

It provides a “learning in an environment where children get a lot of opportunity to honor their Indigenious community,” Crazy Bull said.

Also in Denver, the city and county’s Commission of Indian Affairs “strives to support visibility of Native people in Denver, and also legislation,” Crazy Bull said, adding that “Colorado itself has passed some laws that were really important, like banning mascots, (and) legislation

supporting tuition support of members of tribes.”

For the arts, Crazy Bull points to the North American Indian Cultures exhibition hall at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and the Denver Art Museum’s Indigenous Arts of North America gallery. Both offer opportunities to experience Native American culture any time of the year.

Another resource is the Native-Lands app, which helps people discover what lands were the traditional homes of specific Indengous peoples.

Other suggestions to celebrate and honor Native Americans include learning how to cook traditional native foods and supporting Native American-owned businesses, such as Denver’s own Tocabe, an American Indian eatery. There are also volunteer opportunities with organizations such as the Denver Indian Resource Center, the Denver Indian Center or Spirit of the Sun.

“In the U.S., there’s this practice of trying to celebrate diversity in framed ways, so Native American Heritage Month is an example of that social practice of drawing attention to groups of people by setting aside time for them to be recognized,” Crazy Bull said. “But we are here everyday. And we view Native American Heritage Month as just an opportunity to showcase the different accomplishments and different challenges Native Americans face.”

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It’s ‘The Nutcracker’ season again

Colorado Ballet has opened sales for its annual performances of “The Nutcracker,” which tend to sell out, so here’s the fi rst reminder ... Last year, the company received new costumes and sets for this annual festivity — which is worth attending just to see the joyous little girls dancing their way through intermission and out the doors afterwards! Performances: Nov. 26 to Dec. 24. Tickets: $40 to $175. The balance of the season includes: “Lady of the Camelias,” Feb.

3-12, 2023; “Cinderella,” March 10-19; “Ballet Masterworks,” April 14-23. coloradoballet.org, 303-837-8888.

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Own an Original Now open at the Littleton Museum: the annual “Own an Original” exhibit, which runs through December. TuesdaySaturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (We always advocate original art for holiday gifting! Although a photo would have to bridge the gap between the holidays and exhibit closing!)

The Littleton Museum is located at 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Admission and parking free. 303795-3950.

Haunted house is subject of talk

Woman

shares tales of ghosts in presentation at Vita community

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Carol Roberts shared a perfect Halloween tale on Oct. 28 with residents at the age-restricted apartment community Vita in Littleton — an account of her time spent in an old white house in Chanute, a town in southwest Kansas, where she had several ghosts as housemates when she moved there in 2010.

Built in 1904-06, the house was named Sally Ann. Roberts said it contained 6,778 square feet on three floors — plus a basement with a bowling alley and an outside swimming pool.

Roberts’ parents were in a nursing home and she thought she’d buy an older house in the town and restore it while living in it.

“There were five ghosts: a man and a boy had been killed in the back yard when a tree fell on them. A girl who had worked for a previous owner remained as a ghost upstairs and a little girl had drowned in the swimming pool.” (I think a fifth spirit hung out on the third floor, but we didn’t have a story.)

Roberts said she consulted a spiritualist after she moved to Littleton and was told that a 100-year-old woman named Katherine (“just don’t call me Kate”) lived in the Kansas house now, but was also with her here often, very protective of Roberts. (In fact, Roberts felt certain Kather-

ine was in the room at Vita for this meeting.)

Previously, Roberts had moved to a house where a woman had died, but didn’t pass over ... “I hired a ghost seeker,” Roberts said.

Roberts said she had lots of visitors at the old white house before she moved away in 2014.

In the Chanute house, there were wedding showers, birthday parties, class reunions, fundraisers of every kind.

She enlarged the kitchen to where it eventually had five ovens

She hosted a special Halloween party, where “streets were closed off and everyone helped to decorate the house. A friend gave away Cokes, guests brought candy and makings for a potluck dinner ...”

The surrounding porch was large enough to seat many guests at one time.

Her friends were sad when she sold that house. “I had lots of visitors, didn’t lock the doors ...” A photographer wanted to return after she’d moved out ...

The next-door neighbor was the editor of the local newspaper and interested in what transpired at her house ...

“I walked out of a movie one night and heard a voice saying: `This is not the town you should live in ...’”

She continued that feeling. Upset, she started looking at places to live after 65 and moved to Asheville, North Carolina, thinking “this is where I want to die ...”

Two years ago, Roberts moved to Vita in Littleton to be near family in the area, bringing her interests with her.

Colorado Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” is returning for the 2022 holiday season. COURTESY OF COLORADO BALLET

This house in Chanute, Kansas, was the subject of a talk by former resident Carol Roberts about its haunting. COURTESY PHOTO

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Explore a new planet at Wings Over the Rockies

The idea of traveling to another planet seems closer than ever in recent years — no longer is it an idea solely left to the science fiction writers among us. And the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum is embracing this fact with the unveiling of the new Planet Pioneers Exhibition.

“We’re always trying to bring in something new. Sometimes we do it ourselves and sometimes we get traveling exhibits like this one,” said Stewart Bailey, collections manager at the museum. “This exhibit focuses on space flight and what it’s like to travel to another planet and set up a colony there.”

Created by Scitech in Perth, Australia, and produced by Imagine Exhibitions, Planet Pioneers runs at Wings Over the Rockies Lowry, 7711 East Academy Blvd. in Denver, through Sunday, Jan. 8. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

According to provided information, the exhibit is made up of 17 interactive, immersive exhibits that offer potential explorers of all ages the chance to prepare for the journey to and then explore a distant planet.

“Some of the beginning exhibits allow visitors to establish who the crew members will be, what equipment to take and things like that,” Bailey said. “You have to make the proper choices when considering things like what to take with you

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as part of space travel.”

Visitors can also get a taste of what it’s like to prepare for time spent on a new planet with activities like driving a 4-D Surface Exploration Vehicle, flying a virtual drone and experiencing the GForce in a spinning capsule. And once the travelers arrive on the planet, they need to tackle the all-important tasks of finding water and oxygen and growing food.

“Some exhibits are very hands-on, some are more cerebral and this one hits people on all different levels. It’s a really well-designed exhibit,” Bailey said. “It’s particularly timely with all the renewed interest in space exploration.”

The exhibit’s arrival at Wings Over the Rockies couldn’t be more perfectly timed and will be a great way to spend a day during the holidays. And while it will undoubtedly entertain all visitors, the hope is it also inspires the next generation of travelers.

“We want people to understand that space exploration is open to everybody and that everyone has something to contribute to the future of space flight,” Bailey said.

“It’s exciting, because the generation coming through the exhibit today are the ones who may be going

to places like Mars.”

Tickets and more information are available at wingsmuseum.org.

Peace at all costs in Wheat Ridge’s ‘Lysistrata’

Do you ever just stop and think how astounding it is that many of the works we have from ancient Greek times still hold meaning millennia after they were originally written? Those universal truths are just what will be explored in Mellisa Taylor’s production of Aristophanes’ “Lysistrata.”

The classic play runs at the Wheat Ridge Theatre Company Playhouse, 5455 W. 38th. Ave., through Sunday, Nov. 20. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.

For those unfamiliar, the show focuses on the Greek women’s efforts to stop their husbands constantly going off to fight in some war by refusing to sleep with them until peace talks are held.

Visit https://wheatridgetheatre. com/ for information and tickets.

A new perspective on creative map-making

PlatteForum — an arts, youth development, and artist-in-residence program — is hosting a new fall exhibit by Jennifer Maravillas-Bell, who has been in residence at the gallery’s ArtLab since early September.

Collected Perspectives: Cartography, Belonging, Place and Identity will be on display at the PlatteForum Annex Gallery, 3575

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Equinox Orchestra

Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, begins holiday programming with the Equinox Orchestra on Nov. 12, “Cherish the Ladies: A Celtic Christmas” on Nov. 27; “Sons of the Pioneers Christmas” on Dec. 1; “A Kantorei Christmas” on Dec. 8; and “Home for the Holidays” on Dec. 15. 720-509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org.

St. Andrew

“Joy to the World” is an art exhibit at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, through Feb. 8, 2023. Artists include: Merrie Wicks, Bobbi Shupe, Sally Van Der Camp, Ivy Delon and Peggy Dietz.

Paint Box Guild

The Paint Box Guild will exhibit works through Dec. 31 at El Meson

Ringsby Court, Unit 103 in Denver, through Saturday, Nov. 26.

According to provided information, Collected Perspectives explores map-making through a social justice lens. Maravillas-Bell is from Brooklyn, New York, but is now based in Denver and as part of the work’s creative process has been walking the streets in the area, collecting debris and putting it into concrete shapes that match each block.

Information on the exhibit and gallery can be found at https://platteforum.org/.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Son Little at the Bluebird Theater

One of the many great things about R&B music is how eclectic the genre is — there’s an approach to soul music that will appeal to practically any listener. Take the music made by Philadelphia’s Son Little, who since 2014 has been releasing music that owes as much to classic Motown sounds as it does to electronica. It’s easy to see why he has recorded with artists ranging from Mavis Staples and RJD2.

In support of his latest album, this year’s “Like Neptune,” Son Little will be performing at the Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver, at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12. He’ll be joined by openers Moorea Masa & The Mood.

Get tickets at www.axs.com.

Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail.com.

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Littleton Fine Arts Guild members exhibit work at the Town Hall Arts Center’s Stanton Gallery, 2450 W. Main St., downtown Littleton.

Curious Theatre

“Franklinland” by Lloyd Suh premiers at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St. Denver. Free parking, tickets: curioustheatre.org, 303-623-0524. Plays through Dec. 10. Modern, comic take on the American Revolution. Suh’s play “The Chinese Lady” just appeared at Denver Center Theatre Company.

Englewood Arts Presents

Brahms Piano Quartet in G Minor will be performed at Englewood Arts Presents: Nov. 12 afternoon concert at Hampden Hall in Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, with Yi Xhao, violin, Sofia Basile, viola; Seoyoen Min, cello; and Madoka Asari, piano. Tickets: $30/$25, englewoodarts.org.

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Mural will honor Chinese history, heritage in downtown Denver

BY KYLE COOKE AND JULIO SANDOVAL ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

When she was a child, Nalye Lor’s parents pleaded with her not to draw on the walls. “But here I am about to paint on a wall, so they’re super excited to see that,” said the Hmong American artist who was born and raised in Colorado.

On Oct. 31, Colorado Asian Pacific United (CAPU) announced it had selected Lor to paint a mural on the side of Denver Fire Station 4, located at 1890 Lawrence St. in downtown Denver. The mural will honor and celebrate the Chinese immigrant community in Colorado.

CAPU made the announcement on Oct. 31 for a reason — it marked 142 years since the anti-Chinese race riot of 1880 in which a white mob killed a Chinese man, Look Young, and ruined the city’s Chinatown.

For a long time, the only acknowledgement of the race riot in Denver was a plaque located on the outside of a building at the intersection of 20th and Blake. But the plaque was inaccurate and offensive — it called the attack a “Chinese Riot,” didn’t name the victims and praised the heroism of white people — and

historians and community members criticized it for years. It was finally removed earlier this year.

After the plaque was removed, CAPU announced its intention to add new historical markers, as well as murals, throughout LoDo that will more accurately describe the history and contributions of Chinese immigrants to Denver.

“While present-day Denver may not have an official Chinatown,” CAPU said in a statement, “it’s home to generations of Chinese families and entrepreneurs that contributed to tremendous growth and diversity.”

Lor’s mural will be an homage to the past and a celebration of the future. The vibrant artwork will depict an “endless noodle” that traces the history of Chinese immigrants in America. It starts with railroad workers and ends in the modern day.

“As an Asian American, as a Hmong American, there’s a lot of history that goes unwritten or goes invisible and it just gets walked over, passed by, and it’s really important to bring that to light to show what we have built upon — to show why there are people here today and where they came from,”

Lor said.

The noodle is a long-life noodle, or longevity noodle, that many people from China eat with the hopes of having a long life, Lor explained.

The mural also has silhouettes representative of people from the past — railroad workers and laundry workers — as well as people from the present.

“They are showing life before, life now, and what life can be in the future as we

move into 2023,” Lor said.

Lor will start on the mural this month, pending permit approval from the city and hopes to finish it in less than a month. She also hopes that the public passing by the mural will take time to reflect on what it means.

“I hope they really take a minute to think about history and can see what they can learn from it but also what they can change to really make a difference today based on what’s happened

in the past, and learn about different cultures and learn about different stories that are part of us and part of Denver as it is today,” Lor said.

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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If victorious, the most difficult part begins as I cautioned during our nomination caucus that I did not fear losing, but winning as I would represent ALL of Highlands Ranch. No faction. No group. And not just supporters unlike the normal course of Douglas County politics. So thank you for your support and faith. I hope that I proved you all proud to have helped in the campaign. And that I will be able to make that pride grow in what you accomplished in the coming years.

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Nalye Lor was selected to paint the mural, which will be located at 1890 Lawrence St. in downtown Denver.

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A non-binary pastor and hospital chaplain hopes to open minds

BY ALISON BERG, JEREMY MOORE ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

Ben Mann doesn’t fit the typical mold of a Protestant pastor.

Mann, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, wears highheeled shoes and makeup. Their altar sits beneath a transgender Pride flag and they’re surrounded by rainbows.

For many, being both non-binary and a pastor could conflict. But for Mann, the two identities complete each other.

“As queer people, I think we have a unique view of the world and the ability to question and wonder and hold strength within ourselves when we offer that power to one another,” Mann said. “I think that makes us an interesting element to society.”

Mann is the associate pastor at Mayflower Congregational Church in Englewood and a chaplain at UCHealth on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Their role at the church is typical for a pastor — deliver sermons from the Bible with context for modern life. At the hospital, Mann works with patients of various faiths to bring comfort to them during what are often traumatic circumstances.

“People come to the hospital and are instantly vulnerable,” Mann said. “We strip them down, we tell them where to lay and what to do. We instantly start poking and prodding them and that can be a really inhumane experience.”

“I find, as a chaplain, I get to inject a lot of humanity into a person and a family’s experience,” Mann added. Mann grew up in a conservative, religious household in Oklahoma. Though they often struggled to see their place as a queer person in the Christian church, Mann never lost their faith. Lessons from Jesus Christ’s teachings are still a core part of their belief system, but Mann no longer identifies with the word “Christian,” as they do not like

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“I find the term ‘Christian,’ to be highly problematic, only because of the brand in my country that it’s taken on,” Mann explained. “I think it’s almost an understatement to say that we see the repercussions of an Evangelical Christianity that are so pervasive, and I think that speaks to the underlying tensions where we see Christianity being used as a weapon to hurt people.”

In its purest form, Mann believes Christianity can serve the most marginalized people and bring communities together, but the faith has lost sight of its roots, they said.

“The loudest voices get to claim what they believe that term to mean,” Mann said of the word ‘Christian.’ “I think there’s a correction of the narrative. Being smart and savvy with our narrative, breaking out of traditions that no longer serve people.”

Little data exists on how many LGBTQ+ community members are represented in the clergy, but a Pew Research Center study from 2014 found more churches are accepting LGBTQ+ people and moving away from teachings about homosexuality being a sin that were once a staple of many Christian sects.

As progressive churches continue to put themselves on the map, Mann hopes LGBTQ+ people who were once harmed by Christianity can find a place for the good parts of religion in their hearts.

“There’s a deep hunger in our culture to understand spirit and to understand self,” Mann said. “There are answers, there are opportunities to grow, and I hope the trauma from their past won’t prevent them from growing.”

Mann also believes LGBTQ+ people have a unique outlook of the world due to the difficulties they often face.

“I think queer people have a wonderful opportunity to be leaders in so many different facets of culture, including inside and outside of faith communities and other places,” Mann said. “I think we have a unique view of the world and the ability to question and wonder and hold strength within ourselves when we offer that power to one another.”

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.

As the associate pastor of a church in Englewood and a chaplain at UCHealth, Ben Mann — who is non-binary — is working to make religion more accepting to the LGBTQ+ community. COURTESY OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

Heritage turns back Horizon, heads to state tournament

BY HESTON MOSHER SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Heritage High School advanced to the state 5A volleyball tournament Nov. 4 by beating Horizon High School 25-20, 25-9, 25-18 in the Eagles’ gym.

The Eagles also beat Columbine 25-20, 25-19, 25-16 in the tournament. HHS has a record of 17-6.

The Hawks, who also beat Columbine in straight sets (25-12, 25-21, 25-20) ended their season with a record of 20-5.

Brackets for the state tournament (it begins Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Denver Coliseum) are due out Monday, Nov. 7.

No stats were available for any of the tournament matches.

Creek girls to defend state volleyball title

more exciting this season because we didn’t know if we were going to get this far.”

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Defending 5A state champion

Cherry Creek is one of six south metro girls volleyball teams to qualify for the 5A state tournament.

The Bruins defeated Erie 3-1 and blanked Castle View 3-0 on Nov. 5 to win the Region 8 state qualifying tournament and earn a repeat ticket into the state tournament.

Cherry Creek will take an 18-7 record into the Denver Coliseum for the 5A state meet, which is scheduled for Nov. 10-12.

“It’s always a good feeling to win but it’s more exciting this season because we didn’t know how we were going to be, since we lost a lot of our seniors,” said Creek senior Anna Van Wyk. “So I would say it’s

The other south metro teams that won regional tournaments and advanced into the 12-team state bracket were Valor Christian (25-0), Mountain Vista (21-4), Rock Canyon (21-4), Chaparral (19-6) and Heritage (17-6).

“I’m excited,” said Creek coach Steve Huntingdale. “We are playing our best ball of the season, the last two weekends. Valor is definitely the top seed but after that it is kind of anybody’s game.”

Unbeaten Valor Christian was awarded the top 5A seed for the state tourney and drew a firstround bye. Mountain Vista was the second seed, Rock Canyon third and Rampart fourth and all three teams got first-round byes.

Cherry Creek will play Cherokee Trail at 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 10 in a first-round match while Chaparral will face Heritage at 11 a.m.

Lutheran (20-5) won the 4A Re-

gion 4 championship and will also be playing at the state tourney. The Lions were seeded fourth and have a first-round bye.

Van Wyk was one of the leaders for Creek in the regional tourney.

In the combined seven sets in the regionals, the 5-foot-8 setter had 11 kills, 18 digs and 32 assists in unofficial statistics.

“Obvously, the first match, we weren’t expecting Erie to come out as strong as they did,” admitted Van Wyk. “That was a tougher match than we were expecting but it prepared us for Castle View and we really came together and played well.

“At state it’s anybody’s game at this point. You’ve seen a lot of upsets this season so far, so if we go in and take care of all of our preparations, work really hard in practice, we can do really well.”

Other Creek players who did well in the regional included London Muhle, Gracie Fleming, Mae Manthe and Jaida Johnson.

Heritage team captain Sophie Steigerwald begins this point against Horizon High School during a class 5A regional volleyball tournament Nov. 4 in Littleton.

Heritage’s senior setter, Annika Sokol, pushes the ball toward a teammate during her team’s three-set win over Horizon High School Nov. 4. The win sent the Eagles into the state 5A tournament.

Horizon’s Emersen Strain goes up against the defense of Heritage’s Riley Michael during a class 5A regional tournament match in Littleton Nov. 4.

Horizon’s Emersen Strain sets one at the net in the Hawks’ regional tournament match at Heritage High School Nov. 4. Among the Eagles’ defenders is Sophia Steigerwald (3).

PHOTOS BY HESTON MOSHER

Mae Manthe (3) of Cherry Creek receives a serve during the Bruins’ match against Castle View on Nov. 5. PHOTO BY JIM BENTON

Freshman QB comes through for ThunderRidge

Grizzlies take 38-10 win over Doherty

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

ThunderRidge football coach Doug Nisenson was looking for a boost heading into the 5A state playoffs.

Freshman quarterback DJ Bordeaux gave the coach just what he was seeking and led the Grizzlies to a 38-10 fi rst-round playoff victory over Doherty on Nov. 4 at Halftime Help Stadium.

Bordeaux replaced senior Cooper Kier as the starting quarterback and completed 19 of 30 passes for 326 yards and three TDs as ThunderRidge broke away from a 10-10 second-quarter tie with 28 unanswered points.

“I just thought we needed a change, needed a spark and a boost,” explained Nisenson. “We are really proud of DJ, not only how he played but how he prepared. His poise is really impressive.”

Kier passed for 1,398 yards and 14 touchdowns during his stint as the starter.

“Our senior quarterback has been such a good guy,” added Nisenson. “He led us in so many big moments. He’s the reason we’re in the position were in. I know he’ll be staying ready. I just thought it was time. DJ has a great arm and really good football sense.”

After the teams battled to the 1010 tie with 4:33 still to play in the second quarter, Bordeaux led the Grizzlies offense, which put away the game.

Gavin Olshan caught 10 passes for 173 yards and two scores, including a 53-yarder for a TD. CJ Reese gathered in the other TD pass from Bordeaux.

After the slow start, ThunderRidge’s defense was stiff. Max Hughes (11 total tackles), Kyler Pilgrim (10) and Will Fisher (nine) led the defensive effort.

ThunderRidge (10-1) will face Arapahoe (6-4) in a second-round contest.

“They are a really good team and they kind of had a slow start to the season,” said Nisenson. “We

other week.”

In other second-round games scheduled to be played Nov. 12, top-seeded Cherry Creek (8-2) is hosting Fountain Fort Carson (83), which upended Eaglecrest 42-14 in the opening round.

Legend (7-4) will be at secondseeded Valor Christian (8-2) while Rock Canyon (8-3) will face Columbine (9-1) in the games involving south metro teams.

Alex Martinez ran for 170 yards and three TDs in Legend’s 22-15 win over Poudre in the fi rst round.

Rock Canyon grabbed a 23-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter and held on for a 23-20 fi rst-round win over Cherokee Trail. Aidan Duda ran for three Rock Canyon TDs.

Mountain Vista (7-4) had four turnovers on a snowy Nov. 3 night and dropped a 20-13 decision to Rocky Mountain.

ThunderRidge’s Richard Okuno (1) breaks loose on a 42-yard kicko return during the Nov. 4 Class 5A state playo game against Doherty. ThunderRidge won, 38-10.

ThunderRidge freshman quarterback Dj Bordeaux (19) passed for 326 yards and three TDs to help the Grizzlies defeat Doherty, 38-10, in a first round Class 5A state playo game on Nov. 4.

PHOTOS BY JIM BENTON

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NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0133

To Whom It May Concern: On 8/23/2022 12:47:00 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: Randy D St. Onge and Cindy Kempton St. Onge

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for V.I.P. Mortgage, Inc., Its Successors and Assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Caliber Home Loans, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/15/2016

Recording Date of DOT: 9/20/2016 Reception No. of DOT: 2016065608

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $360,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $326,892.34

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 387, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 111-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 9709 Castle Ridge Cir, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

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, December 14, 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: 10/20/2022

Last Publication: 11/17/2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 8/23/2022

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

ILENE DELL'ACQUA

Colorado Registration #: 31755

7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112

Phone #: (877) 369-6122

Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-22-941671-LL

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2022-0133

First Publication: 10/20/2022

Last Publication: 11/17/2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Lone Tree NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0148

To Whom It May Concern: On 9/15/2022 11:09:00

AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: BETHLEHEM A EYOB

Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION

SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR LEHMAN BROTHERS BANK, FSB, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee, Banc of America Funding Corporation Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-4

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/15/2004

Recording Date of DOT: 5/17/2004

Reception No. of DOT: 2004049943

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $659,200.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $290,232.76

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 116, CARRIAGE CLUB ESTATES FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 10561 Lieter Place, Lone Tree, CO 80124

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 4, 2023, 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: 11/10/2022

Last Publication: 12/8/2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/15/2022

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

ALISON L. BERRY

Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 22-028198

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2022-0148

First Publication: 11/10/2022

Last Publication: 12/8/2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE

Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee

surviving Borrower, resulting in the loan being due and payable.

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: ALL THE REAL PROPERTY, TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS AND STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 32, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 110-H, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Being the same property conveyed to Jordan Obertier and Nancy A. Obertier, not in tenancy in common but in joint tenancy from Richmond American Homes of Colorado, Inc. by Warranty Deed dated July 16, 1997 and recorded July 21, 1997 among the Land Records of Douglas County, State of Colorado in 9739484. The Property address and tax parcel identification number listed are provided solely for informational purposes, without warranty as to accuracy or completeness and are not hereby insured.

Property Address: 9967 Silver Maple Road, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Tax Parcel ID No.: 222916207011

Which has the address of: 9967 Silver Maple Road, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

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 4, 2023, 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: 11/10/2022

Last Publication: 12/8/2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 9/7/2022

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

ALISON L. BERRY

Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112

Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994

Attorney File #: 22-028267

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2022-0144

First Publication: 11/10/2022

Last Publication: 12/8/2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Lone Tree NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0126

To Whom It May Concern: On 8/17/2022 2:27:00

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: Donald Miller

Original Beneficiary: Credit Union of Denver

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Credit Union of Denver

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/16/2016

Recording Date of DOT: 9/22/2016

Reception No. of DOT: 2016066429

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $122,750.00

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 102, RIDGEGATE – SECTION 15, FILING NO. 14 1st AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUG LAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Which has the address of: 10605 Ladera Dr, Lone Tree, CO 80124-5375

The Deed of Trust was modified by a docu ment recorded in Douglas County on 8/5/2022, Reception number 2022053695. Reason modified and any other modifications: Legal Description.

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 7, 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: 10/13/2022

Last Publication: 11/10/2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 8/17/2022

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

IMAN TEHRANI

Colorado Registration #: 44076 514 KIMBARK STREET P.O. BOX 298, LONGMONT, COLORADO 80502-0298 Phone #: 303-772-6666 Fax #: 303-772-2822

Attorney File #: MILLER/CUDENVER

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2022-0126

First Publication: 10/13/2022

Last Publication: 11/10/2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Littleton NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0150

To Whom It May Concern: On 9/16/2022 11:43:00

AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: MARY J. DANKO AND JEFFREY G. DANKO

Original Beneficiary: NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2003-4 ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/1/2003

Recording Date of DOT: 8/6/2003

Reception No. of DOT: 2003118295

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $386,750.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $513,615.22

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

4, 2023, 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: 11/10/2022

Last Publication: 12/8/2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 9/16/2022

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112

Phone #: (303) 706-9990

Fax #: (303) 706-9994

Attorney File #: 16-012398

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https://www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2022-0150

First Publication: 11/10/2022

Last Publication: 12/8/2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice

DOUGLAS COUNTY GOVERNMENT PURCHASING DIVISION 100 THIRD STREET, SUITE 130 CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80104 TELEPHONE: 303-660-7434

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #042-22

HEAVY EQUIPMENT RENTAL

The Department of Facilities, Fleet & Emergency Support Services for Douglas County Govern ment, hereinafter referred to as the County, re spectfully requests bids from responsible qualified companies for the provision of the rental of motor graders and a wheel loader, as specified.

The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB docu ments 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. 042-22, Heavy Equipment Rental” 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 12:00pm on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 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. DCO109

First Publication: November 10, 2022

Last Publication: November 10, 2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/13/2017

Recording Date of DOT: 11/21/2017

Reception No. of DOT: 2017079048

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $750,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $286,999.90

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: This is a Home Equity Conversion Deed of Trust or other Reverse Mortgage. Borrower has died and the property is not the principal residence of any

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $104,723.66

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make installment payments of principal, interest, taxes and/or insurance as provided for in the Deed of Trust and Credit Agreement.

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 33, CHATFIELD ACRES, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 7216 West Lakeside Drive, Littleton, CO 80125

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

#036-22

ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES for PARKS, TRAILS & BUILDING GROUNDS

The Parks, Trails & Building Grounds Division of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from respon sible, highly-qualified, and licensed Engineers to assist the County, on an as-needed basis, with various County projects. While the Parks and Trails Division is the lead on this RFQ, there is the potential for other departments/divisions to contract for engineering services, as-needed.

Individual projects/services will be discussed, negotiated, and issued as required throughout

the 2023 calendar year.

The RFQ documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com.

RFQ responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “RFQ #036-22, On-Call Engineering Services for Parks, Trails & Building Grounds” prior to the due date and time. Elec tronic and/or faxed responses will not be accepted. RFQ responses will be received until 3:00 p.m., on Monday, December 5, 2022 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.

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 company.

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. 944168

First Publication: November 10, 2022

Last Publication: November 10, 2022

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #040-22

HOT MIX ASPHALT

The Department of Public Works Operations for Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible qualified companies for the provision of the purchase of Hot Mix Asphalt, 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 electroni cally, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

Bid responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 040-22, Hot Mix Asphalt” and mailed or hand-carried to the ad dress 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 29, 2022 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. 944166

First Publication: November 10, 2022

Last Publication: November 10, 2022

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID

Separate sealed bids for Traffic Signal Instal lation Project at Fairview Parkway and Grace Boulevard, Douglas County Project Number TF 2021-029, will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. This project consists of the installation of a new traf fic signal at Fairview and Grace Boulevard, the installation of fiber optic cable, the installation of bored and trenched electrical conduit. The removal and replacement of concrete pavement, removal, and replacement of concrete curb and

gutter, concrete curb ramp, and associated work.

The new traffic signal poles and mast arms will be provided by Douglas County. Bid items include traffic signal components, erosion control items, aggregate base course, and pavement markings, construction surveying, topsoil, sod, and irrigation.

The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 14, 2022, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address.

Electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s re sponsibility to obtain a complete set of the Project Plans and Specifications. Douglas County will not be held responsible for misinformation received from private plan rooms.

A pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S.Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Karl Lucero, Project Manager by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, De cember 6, 2022, at the same address.

The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities:

of fiber optic cable

of bored and trenched 2-inch

conduit

of bored and trenched 3-inch

conduit

SY of 9-inch concrete pavement

of concrete curb and gutter

SY of 6-inch concrete curb ramp

Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Trans portation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein.

Any questions on the bidding process shall be directed to Karl Lucero, Project Manager at 303.660.7490.

Plan holder information, can be found on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website.

Legal Notice No. 944172

First Publication: November 10, 2022

Second Publication: November 10, 2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press Account Number: 2734

Public Notice

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) #037-22

ON-CALL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES for PARKS, TRAILS & BUILDING GROUNDS

The Parks, Trails & Building Grounds Division of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from responsible and highly-qualified Landscape Architects, to assist the County, on an as-needed basis, with various County projects. While the Parks and Trails Divi sion is the lead on this RFQ, there is the potential for other departments/divisions to contract for landscape architectural services, as-needed. Individual projects/services will be discussed, negotiated, and issued as required throughout the 2023 calendar year.

The RFQ documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com.

RFQ responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “RFQ #037-22, On-Call Landscape Architectural Services for Parks, Trails & Building Grounds” 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 Monday, December 5, 2022 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Responses will not be consid ered which are received after the time stated.

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 company.

Please direct any questions concerning this RFQ to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor at 303-

660-7434 or criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No. 944169

First Publication: November 10, 2022 Last Publication: November 10, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #041-22

COMPACT TRACK LOADER/SKID STEER RENTAL

The Department of Facilities, Fleet & Emer gency Support Services for Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible quali fied companies for the provision of the rental of compact track loaders/skid steers, 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 electroni cally, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

Bid responses shall be submitted in a sealed en velope plainly marked “IFB No. 041-22, Compact Track Loader/Skid Steer Rental” 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 12:00pm on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 by the Douglas County Finance Depart ment, 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. 944185

First Publication: November 10, 2022

Last Publication: November 10, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) #035-22

ON-CALL ELECTRICAL SERVICES for PARKS, TRAILS & BUILDING GROUNDS

The Parks, Trails & Building Grounds Division of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from responsible, highlyqualified, and licensed electricians to assist the County, on an as-needed basis, with various County projects. While the Parks and Trails Divi sion is the lead on this RFQ, there is the potential for other departments/divisions to contract for electrical services, as-needed. Individual projects/services will be discussed, negotiated, and issued as required throughout the 2023 calendar year.

The RFQ documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com.

RFQ responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “RFQ #035-22, On-Call Electrical Services for Parks, Trails & Building Grounds” prior to the due date and time. Elec tronic and/or faxed responses will not be accepted.

RFQ responses will be received until 3:00 p.m., on Monday, December 5, 2022 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.

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 company.

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. 944167

First Publication: November 10, 2022

Last Publication: November 10, 2022

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

INVITATION

FOR BID (IFB) #039-22

LIQUOR CONCESSIONAIRE for the DOUGLAS COUNTY ANNUAL FAIR & RODEO

The Facilities, Fleet & Emergency Support Ser vices Department of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible qualified turn-key liquor concessionaires to provide professional bar tending services (personnel, product, equipment, supplies, etc.) for the annual Douglas County Fair & Rodeo event held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. The annual Fair typically spans two (2) weeks and is held the last week of July and the first week of August.

ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2022 @ 1:00 P.M., THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL ALLOW ALL POTENTIAL BIDDERS THE OPPORTU NITY TO DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS WITH STAFF AND VIEW THE EVENT LOCA TION. THE PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 500 FAIRGROUNDS DRIVE, CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80104. ONLY THOSE PROSPEC TIVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS PROJECT. Please bring a business card, as sign-in sheets will not be passed around.

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 electroni cally, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

Five (5) copies of your bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 039-22, Liquor Concessionaire” 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 Wednes day, November 30, 2022 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. 944165

First Publication: November 10, 2022

Last Publication: November 10, 2022

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 7th day of November 2019 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to OHAD BUKAI the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 14 NIGHTHAWK HILLS 1 TOTAL ACRE AGE 5.17 AM/L

and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to OHAD BUKAI. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2018. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of MICHAEL D KADOLPH for said year 2018

That on the 3rd day of December 2021 said OHAD BUKAI assigned said certificate of purchase to JERICHO HOLDINGS LLC.

That said JERICHO HOLDINGS LLC on the 2nd day of August 2022 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 9th day of February 2023 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 27th day of October 2022

/s/ David Gill

Douglas County Treasurer

Legal Notice No. 944016

First Publication: October 27, 2022

Last Publication: November 10, 2022

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

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

To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occu pancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:

FRED A SLOCUM - OCCUPANT - MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC - RODNEY C LARSON - DOUG LAS COUNTY - BRHISD COLORADO LLCBLANCHE I SLOCUM AKA BLANCHE SLOCUM

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 21st day of October 2010 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to KIM HAAR BERG the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: 1/6 MIN INT IN SE1/4SE1/4 33-6-69 S1/2SW1/4, PT SE1/4NE1/4 & MOST SE1/4 34-6-69 PT SW1/4, PT NW1/4 35-6-69 MOST E1/2SW1/4, PT NW1/4 2-7-69 TOTAL = 490 AM/L MIN INT = 81.667 AM/L

and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to KIM HAARBERG. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of FRED A SLOCUM for said year 2009

That on the 27th day of April 2022 said KIM HAARBERG assigned said certificate of purchase to MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC..

That said MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC. on the 9th day of August 2022 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 9th day of February 2023 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 27th day of October 2022 /s/ David Gill

Douglas County Treasurer

MICHAEL D KADOLPH - OCCUPANTJERICHO HOLDINGS LLCJERRY P GRIFFIN