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Comparing slates in county school board race BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Just in time for Halloween, a display of gnomes and other spooky figures lures shoppers to the booth operated by Just Friends of Highlands Ranch at A Paris Street Market on Oct. 16 outside Park Meadows mall in Lone Tree. A Christmas edition of the market, a production of Vandel Antiques of Littleton, comes to the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock on Nov. 12-13; details at PHOTO BY MARK HARDEN aparisstreetmarket.com.
Lone Tree seeks tax hike for public services Critics say now is not the time for more taxes BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Will Lone Tree residents be willing to raise sales taxes for the next decade? Voters will decide in the
election that ends Nov. 2. The city council in August approved placing a measure on the ballot now in the hands of voters asking to raise sales tax by 1%. Council and staff tout the measure as having many benefits for Lone Tree and its residents, with little cost. The city is anticipating a $12 million budget deficit if it does not begin bringing in more revenue, or a cumulative gap of $100 million in
the next 15 years. Councilmembers and staff attribute stagnant sales tax revenue in recent years in part to shifting consumer habits and online shopping. The city has not increased its 1.5% sales tax since 1995. If approved, the ballot measure would increase sales tax revenue by up to $15.6 million the first year and last for 10 years. Revenue
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Clear divides exist between the two slates running in this year’s Douglas County School District board election when it comes to equity in education and managing COVID-19 in schools. Candidates in the slate dubbed Kids First have described equity as a distraction from the district’s academic mission. Those in the CommUNITY Matters slate say equity is crucial to ensuring every student has the tools to achieve academically. Kids First candidates say in-person learning should have always been an option during the pandemic, while CommUNITY Matters candidates vow to follow public health official guidance. We interviewed all eight candidates for the school board about their goals. On Pages 4-5, we look deeper into the views of candidates in these two slates. You’ll also learn on Page 6 about fundraising by the candidates — and how four board challengers are taking in more campaign cash than any other school candidates statewide, thanks in large part to two generous Douglas County donors. We previously ran the board candidates’ responses to our questionnaires on the issues in our Oct. 7 print edition. You’ll find those Q&As and more coverage of the school board races at tinyurl.com/2021VotersGuide.
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Flight for Life crew impacted by laser strike Incidents have increased nationwide since 2010
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A Flight for Life pilot said he has fully recovered after falling victim to a laser incident in Castle Rock. Eric Billings, a 20-year commercial pilot, said he was leading a crew to drop off a patient at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital on Oct. 7. After safely leaving the patient at the hospital for care, Billings said they were heading out of town back to Pueblo when they were hit. Billings said at around 1,200 feet, a crew member yelled “laser strike.” Billings said when those warnings come out, it is hard on the rest of the crew because they did not see it initially, meaning they do not know which way to look to avoid getting hit in the eyes. “The idea when we hear a laser strike warning is to immediately turn away,” Billings said. “In this case, it was a strong laser and got all of us.” In the helicopter, Billings said the ride back to Pueblo takes about 35 minutes. As they moved south from Castle Rock, Billings said crew members started complaining of a headache and eye pain, noting that he too was having symptoms. In Pueblo, the four-man crew went straight to the emergency room where they were treated and
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referred to see an eye doctor to make sure there was no permanent damage. Billings, who has been completely cleared, said after the attack he had swelling and inflammation in his left eye from the laser. Over 20 years, Billings said pilots
have always dealt with laser strikes, but it seems like in the last 18 months occurrences have increased dramatically. According to data provided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), since laser strike occurrences started being counted in in 2010, there have been 57,835 incidents nationwide. Colorado is ranked ninth with more than 1,500 strikes being reported. California has the most occurrences. Between 2010 and 2017, the FAA reported a 250% increase in laser strikes with most strikes happening on Friday and Saturday nights. According to the FAA, laser strikes increased in 2020 despite the decrease in flights due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pilots reported 6,852 laser strikes to the FAA last year, up from 6,136 in 2019. The number of incidents reported in 2020 was the highest annual total since 2016. Billings said the Oct. 7 occurrence was the first for him in Castle Rock, but his crew regularly gets attacked when transporting patients throughout Colorado Springs and parts of Pueblo. While shining a laser light on aircraft pilots is always dangerous, Billings said the Flight for Life flights usually fly lower and are almost always in residential areas where hospitals are located. Billings said because of the helicopter’s flight path, laser attacks are particularly concerning because if a pilot sustains direct impact to the eye that renders him blind, the helicopter can crash. Besides the dangers to the on-flight crew, Billings said innocent victims in homes on the ground could also be impacted. Billings said Flight for Life helicopters are not the only pilots being impacted along the Front Range. The longtime pilot said military aircraft coming in and out of Colorado Springs are regularly reporting laser strikes. “It is not just us,” Billings said. “We are all seeing this happen.
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When you get hit with a laser strike, especially the higher-tech ones like that in Castle Rock, it is like sleeping in a completely dark room and someone wakes you up shining a powerful flashlight directly into your eye. This can definitely cause a pilot to suffer from temporary blindness.” Billings said he chose to speak out after the Castle Rock incident because he is hoping citizens will start reporting their neighbors committing the crimes. In 2012, President Barack Obama signed an anti-laser measure into federal law, stating that any person caught willfully striking an aircraft with a laser pointer could face hefty fines and prison time. People who shine lasers at aircraft face FAA fines of up to $11,000 per violation and up to $30,800 for multiple laser incidents. The FAA has issued $600,000 in fines since 2016, which includes $120,000 in 2021. Billings said the most frustrating part of the issue is that while there are federal guidelines in place to prosecute laser strikers, it is not so easy to find them, and state and federal regulations do not always work well together. Taylor Temby, senior media specialist for the Castle Rock Police Department, said officers rarely receive laser strike reports from aviation agencies but when they do, they try to work with federal authorities. In Castle Rock, Billings said they could pinpoint the neighborhood where the green laser came from, but not the exact house. Anyone who witnesses someone laser striking an aircraft can report the incident directly to the FAA. Residents can email laserreports@ faa.gov. The email should include the following: • Your name and contact information. • Date and time you witnessed the laser incident. • Location and description of the incident.
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October 21, 2021
TAX HIKE FROM PAGE 1
would be used for city services such as public safety, maintaining roads and infrastructure, and parks and open space maintenance. Some critics have argued now is not the time to ask for a tax increase. Residents will feel the hike on large purchases, and there could be ways of cutting city expenses or less-vital services, they’ve said. Others have questioned whether the city’s forecasting will pan out, and if city staffers have overestimated the projected deficit. Supporters say approving the measure will protect Lone Tree services like trash pickup and keep the police department fully funded. Street maintenance will stay on track, and people who visit the city will share in the tax burden. Also, the city says non-residents account for 95% of city shoppers and will provide most of the sales tax revenue. Ballot were mailed beginning Oct. 8. A list of drop box locations is available at cityoflonetree. com.
The Vistas Entertainment District at Park Meadows. The mall is a major sales-tax revenue generator for Lone Tree. PHOTO BY MADDIE BROWNING
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October 21, 2021
COMPARING SLATES IN COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD RACE ABOUT THE SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES Clear divides exist between the two slates running in this year’s Douglas County School District board election when it comes to equity in education and managing COVID-19 in schools. Candidates in the slate dubbed Kids First have described equity as a distraction from the district’s academic mission. Those in the CommUNITY Matters slate say equity is crucial to ensuring every student has the
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tools to achieve academically. Kids First candidates say in-person learning should have always been an option during the pandemic, while CommUNITY Matters candidates vow to follow public health official guidance. All candidates point to employee compensation and helping students perform academically, particularly amid the COVID-19 crisis, as priorities.
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CommUNITY Matters slate Incumbents tout experience as slate promises to build on progress BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
In the election for the Douglas County School District board that ends Nov. 2, candidates in the CommUNITY Matters slate are incumbents Kevin Leung and Krista Holtzmann, plus Juli Watkins and Ruby Martinez, who are hoping to secure their first terms. Martinez, who’s running in District D against Becky Myers from the rival Kids First slate, said the board’s recent approval of a stipend and its plans to discuss transitioning to a new compensation model are positive steps. But adequate compensation is about stability and lowering turnover, she said. She has extensive background in management that would help her navigate that work, she said. “I would like to see us examine the structures we are using to compensate everyone, not just the teachers,” Martinez said. Watkins, who’s running in District B against Mike Peterson, said pursuing a mill levy override is a strong possibility as the district tries to boost compensation. All eight candidates have agreed that an attempt to raise the mill levy is likely. Watkins believes the district’s leadership has made big strides in recent years to improve morale among employees and teacher retention. She wants to build on that more, she said. Leung aims to retain his seat in District E by fending off Kids First challenger Christy Williams. He said he’s eager for the board to hear more from human resources this year about the department’s plan to address teacher pay. “That’s one thing that we definitely, definitely need to address,” he said. Holtzmann, the District G incumbent, echoed Leung in saying that addressing pay gaps among district staff, and the lag behind neighboring districts, takes time. Staff needed to compile extensive employee data that
was not previously tracked, they said. But it’s work the current board focused on prior to COVID-19, said Holtzmann, who is challenged by Kaylee Winegar. “We went back, and we corrected the pay freezes that happened when we had a board who had frequently been described as a ‘reform board,’” she said. There’s still work to address disparities that she said a market-based system created, and there are more gaps she wants to target, Holtzmann said. “We’ve heard really loud and clear that our employees want a system that is more predictable,” she said. Academic achievement Watkins said the current board has “made huge headway” improving academic performance in the district, citing its status as having the highest graduation rate among neighboring districts. She’s also impressed with the number of career and technical education programs. “We have continued to address other avenues than only college-bound students with career and technical opportunities,” she said. Martinez said one of her top two priorities is getting all students up to grade level. She would start by learning more about what evidence-based teaching the district relies on. “Reading is a basic. You can’t be successful in school if you can’t read and comprehend and write,” she said. Holtzmann said student success goes “far beyond academic achievement.” It includes their physical well-being, alongside their social and emotional learning. The district was able to bolster schools’ physical safety with bond dollars and hired dozens of mental health counselors to help students learn in a safe environment, she said. “An intentional focus on improving the learning and working environments for everyone,” is one of her top SEE COMMUNITY, P5
We interviewed all eight candidates for the school board about their goals. Here are two stories looking deeper into the views of candidates in these two slates — CommUNITY Matters, including board incumbents Kevin Leung and Krista Holtzmann, plus Juli Watkins and Ruby Martinez; and Kids First candidates Mike Peterson, Kaylee Winegar, Christy Williams and Becky Myers. The candidates are
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running to represent various parts of the county, but all are elected “at large,” by all district voters. We previously ran the board candidates’ responses to our questionnaires on the issues in our Oct. 7 edition. You’ll find those Q&As and more coverage of the school board races at tinyurl. com/2021VotersGuide. — Jessica Gibbs
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Kids First slate Learning gaps and pay gaps rank high in candidates’ priorities BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
In the election for the Douglas County School District board that ends Nov. 2, candidates in the Kids First slate are Mike Peterson, Kaylee Winegar, Christy Williams and Becky Myers. All Kids First candidates said they are concerned about learning gaps during the COVID-19 pandemic and getting students back on track academically. And academics, they said, should be the district’s top priority. “I think our kids, specifically our kids here in Douglas County, need advocacy and leadership here in the district to help them achieve that mission,” said Peterson, who’s running in District B against Juli Watkins, of the CommUNITY Matters slate. To that end, the Kids First candidates also spoke about what they described as removing national politics from education and keeping teachers focused on teaching. Winegar, a District G candidate challenging incumbent Krista Holtzmann, said her values are grounded in helping children focus on reading, writing, math and history. Myers said she has a personal passion for reading and improving literacy, which would be one of her top priorities. She’s running in District D against Ruby Martinez of the CommUNITY Matters slate. “I just really want to get our kids to a good reading level,” she said. “If we do, other things will fall into place.” Candidates also said they would shift more control over several issues to the school level. Letting schools tailor learning to that specific student population is one. Mitigating COVID-19’s spread is another. “We have such a diverse and gigantic school district,” said Wil-
liams, facing incumbent Kevin Leung for the District E seat. “Kids in Franktown aren’t going to need the same things as the kids in Highlands Ranch.”
Teacher pay Kids First candidates spoke about a frequently voiced concern among the district’s teachers — that neighboring districts offer more competitive pay. A discussion is brewing about raising the mill levy, and it’s one the Kids First slate is willing to take up. “To be quite honest, we are not doing right by our teachers when it comes to pay,” Williams said. All eight candidates have said addressing compensation will probably require raising the mill levy. That might not be possible early in the next directors’ terms, Willlaims said, so in the meantime she would talk with teachers and look at the district budget to “think outside of the box.” The sitting school board is planning to hear staff presentations this year regarding transitioning to a different compensation system. Winegar said she isn’t sure of a perfect solution. She’d want to hear more from teachers and district staff and said more effort is needed to educate the public about how the state funds schools. Getting residents to approve raising a mill levy requires public trust. Winegar said she supports the current board’s recent approval of a stipend for educators and its plans to start discussions this semester about transitioning to a new compensation system. But she also scrutinized the timing of a stipend shortly before an election. Some residents on social media also called the timing before an election suspicious. Board President David Ray, whose term expires in 2023, said politics did not influence that decision. “To me, it’s inSEE KIDS, P5
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October 21, 2021
Students encouraged to enter radon awareness contests STAFF REPORT
Colorado students are invited to participate in the 2022 National Radon Video and Poster contests. The contests take place annually through a partnership between the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The contests provide students with an opportunity to creatively raise awareness about the importance of
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priorities. Leung said improving academic performance in the district means drilling down into data and keying in on students who are underperforming, including students with
radon testing, and to inform people of the dangers of radon in their homes, states a news release. Students between the ages of 9 and 14 are eligible to participate in the poster contest, and the video contest is open to students between the ages of 14 and 18. Students must be enrolled in a public, private, territorial, tribal, Department of Defense or home school; or be a member of a sponsoring club such as scouting, art, computer, science or 4-H. Contestants have the option to choose between five radon-aware-
The first-place poster and first-place video will represent Colorado in the national contest. Poster and video entries must be received by Nov. 20. Only one entry per student is allowed. Contest submission forms, topics, resources, additional guidelines and contest rules are available on CDPHE’s website: https://cdphe. colorado.gov/radon. For additional information about the contests, contact Chrystine Kelley at chrys.kelley@state.co.us.
ness topics for their poster or video entries. Judging criteria for the poster contest includes content accuracy, visual communication of topic, reproducibility and originality. Video entries must also be original, and created as a 30-second public service announcement/commercialstyle video that encourages residents to test and/or mitigate their homes for radon. State winners will receive $300 for first place, $200 for second and $100 for third. Teachers of students with winning entries will each receive $100.
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disabilities and English language learners. It’s a major reason he supports the district’s equity work. Every student has different needs, he said. Addressing academics also requires understanding grading systems and state standards, he said, which have changed multiple times. “I know how to get the district back to where it’s supposed to be,” he said.
it used a step system. Not long after she left, the district moved to a pay-for-performance system. She’s also not sure how to immediately solve teacher pay, she said. This summer, she said teachers should at least get “a quick bump.” “We can do a measly 1%,” she said. “The four of us working with the other three, we can figure it out.”
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sulting to our employees to think that a $1,000 stipend is going to influence how they vote,” he said. Myers said she brings an educator’s perspective. A retired teacher, she worked in the district when
2021 ELECTION GUIDE Here are some fast facts about this year’s election. Key dates • Oct. 8: Ballots started going into the mail. (If you’re registered and you haven’t received your ballot yet, contact your county clerk’s office. • Nov. 2: Last day to vote. Voting ends at 7 p.m. Mail ballots must be received by the county clerk by 7 p.m. in order to be counted. Instead of mailing your ballot, you can drop
it off at a ballot drop box. • Nov. 10: Last day for ballots cast by military and overseas voters to be received by the county clerk in order to be counted. County election websites Find in-person voting sites and ballot dropoff locations in your county, register to vote or check your registration status, track your ballot and more. • Adams County: adamsvotes.com • Arapahoe County: arapahoevotes.com
• Clear Creek County: clearcreekcounty. us/104/Clerk-Recorder • Denver County: denvervotes.com • Douglas County: douglasvotes.com • Elbert County: elbertcounty-co.gov/290/ Elections • Jefferson County: jeffco.us/elections • Weld County: weldvotes.com State election website You can also perform many of these functions at the state election site.
• GoVoteColorado.com No internet? Call the Colorado Secretary of State’s office at 303-894-2200 or your county clerk’s office. Election results After the polls close Nov. 2, this newspaper will report election results online at ColoradoCommunityMedia.com as soon as they are available and in print the following week.
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Douglas County schools candidates top money list 2 county residents make large donations to challengers BY SANDRA FISH, NANCY LOFHOLM AND ERICA BREUNLIN THE COLORADO SUN
In Douglas County, a center of antimask fervor, four school board challengers are leading the state in political contributions among school candidates after raking in at least $66,000 each, eight times the statewide average. The four candidates led fundraising statewide among school board hopefuls through Sept. 29, according to filings with the Secretary of State’s Office. Each has raised more than $66,000, compared to the average of about $8,200 for the 170-plus Colorado school candidates who’ve reported receiving contributions this year. Douglas County candidate Mike Peterson reported receiving $69,841 in contributions through Sept. 29, while Christy Williams posted $67,406, Becky Myers tallied $67,391, and Kaylee Winegar received $66,929, according to state records. All four are running as part of the “Kids First” slate challenging two board incumbents and two other candidates in the “CommUNITY Matters” slate. Colorado school board candidates are allowed to take unlimited amounts of money from individual
donors, after efforts to place limits on such contributions failed in the state legislature in recent years. And two major donors are helping out the conservative Kids First candidates, Peterson, Williams, Myers and Winegar. Eric Garrett, a Lone Tree man who owns a real estate company, donated $25,000 each to those four candidates through Sept. 29. Garrett’s $100,000 made him the top donor to school board contests through Sept. 29. Mike Slattery, a Sedalia rancher, donated $20,000 each to the same four Douglas County candidates in September and early October, while his wife Andrea gave $10,000 through the end of September. The opposing CommUNITY Matters slate of incumbents Krista Holtzmann and Kevin Leung and candidates Juli Watkins and Ruby Martinez raised a total of $59,000 for all four candidates through the end of September. The top contribution recipient among CommUNITY Matters board candidates is Leung, who received $16,658 through Sept. 29, state records show. Holtzmann received $15,281, Watkins reported $14,166, and Martinez tallied $12,959. Statewide, a new crowd of candidates for school boards is backed by a flood of cash contributions and major political endorsements, and
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energized by the same issues that divide voters in hotly contested state and national political races. The high interest comes as the coronavirus delta variant continues to shake up schools and disrupt learning with quarantines. Mask and vaccine mandates, critical race theory and even the 2020 election results are among topics up for debate. The phenomenon echoes a nationwide trend of contentious, well-funded school board contests — mired in policy disputes around the coronavirus pandemic and the social justice movement — and comes after frequently disruptive school
board meetings where community members complained about mask rules and vaccine requirements. Colorado Republican Party Chairwoman Kristi Burton Brown sent an email recently encouraging party members to help get out the vote for the Douglas County Kids First slate. This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For a longer version of this story covering statewide races, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.
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Q&A with Douglas County Community Foundation’s new leader Agency’s director is the former mayor of Parker BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A local foundation that provides tens of thousands of dollars per year to Douglas County nonprofits has a new leader after its 27-person board selected Mike Waid as its executive director in July. The Douglas County Community Foundation, which has been a part of the community since 2000, takes donations of cash, securities and real properties from local individuals, families, businesses and foundations and distributes that money to various nonprofits in the county. The DCCF board includes Douglas County Commissioner Abe Laydon, state Rep. Kevin Van Winkle, the mayors of each municipality in the county and others. In order to help the community get to know Waid and his approach to running the foundation, Colorado Community Media asked him several questions about himself and the foundation. His responses are below and have been edited for clarity. What is the Douglas County Community Foundation? How does it work? The Douglas County Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization which inspires philanthropic giving in Douglas County and
profits who know about us and the support we can provide them, the more we can connect those in need with the necessary resources to make Douglas County a better place for all who live here. Our focus going into 2022 is mental health and mental wellness.
supports the amazing work of local nonprofits through grant making and operational support. We are also the managing organization for the annual Douglas County Gives Day, which is part of Colorado Gives Day. How do you all decide which nonprofits to support? We have a dynamic group of people on our Community Impact Committee who process our grant applications to make sure our donors’ funds are utilized in the best capacity with amazing local nonprofits. They vet the organizations and their requests and use a scoring system so their decisions are transparent and effective. Tell us a little about what you did before you became the executive director of DCCF. Prior to joining DCCF, I was blessed to serve the community as mayor of Parker from 2012 to 2020 and was a local small business owner from 2003 to 2018, when I owned a publishing company and marketing agency. What is included in your role with DCCF? As the executive director of DCCF, I have many roles including the day-to-day operations of the foundation, advisory to local
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nonprofits, representative of 27 of the best board members a person could ask for, raising awareness and funds for DCCF and promoting the importance of “Give Where You Live.” What’s your first priority for the foundation? My first priority for DCCF is to simply GET LOUD! The DCCF has been serving Douglas County for almost two decades, and up to now has been the best kept secret in Douglas County. The more residents who know about us and the importance of local philanthropic giving, and the more local non-
Generally, what do you hope to accomplish as the executive director? As executive director I will work with the board to increase the awareness of DCCF and proactively support local Douglas County nonprofits to help them meet and exceed their goals. I will also increase the size of our grant pools so that more nonprofits in Douglas County can have access to much-needed financial support and resources. No matter the size, every dollar we raise helps our community. What’s something the community might not know about DCCF? Because of relationships with various donor partners, DCCF has a truly unique ability to magnify philanthropic giving through matching grant programs. This is very important because your direct donation to a local nonprofit, if made through us, has the potential to multiply the value of your donation while still helping the designated organization. DCCF also can be nimble and work faster to help support our community in the case of an emergency. SEE WAID, P26
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Prop 120 will drop property taxes — at least for some Measure is one of 3 on Colorado’s statewide ballot BY JESSE PAUL THE COLORADO SUN
Colorado’s residential property taxes are already among the nation’s lowest, but a measure on the 2021 statewide ballot would drop them ever lower — for some. Proposition 120 would, if approved by voters, reduce the property tax assessment rates for multifamily housing to 6.5% from 7.15% start-
ing in 2022. If you owned affected property valued at $300,000, you would pay $1,950 per 100 mills (a mill is a $1 payment on every $1,000 of assessed value) versus $2,145. The rate would also be reduced under Proposition 120 for lodging properties from 29% to 26.4%. If you owned affected property valued at $300,000, you would pay $7,920 versus $8,700. Proponents of the measure say a property tax reduction for multifamily housing could reduce rents and encourage investment to ease the state’s housing shortage. SHUTTERSTOCK IMAGE
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Lower property taxes for lodging property may allow businesses to expand and hire more employees. “Property values are skyrocketing right now,” said Michael Fields, who leads Colorado Rising Action, the conservative fiscal policy nonprofit behind the ballot measure. “People don’t have the money in their pocket to pay higher property taxes.” Fields called Proposition 120 “a first step to ensure that people can stay in their homes.” Conversely, opponents argue that slashing property taxes may result in local government cuts, including for schools and fire departments that rely on property tax revenue to operate. Scott Wasserman, who leads the liberal-leaning fiscal policy nonprofit Bell Policy Center, said he’s concerned about the permanent nature of the cuts and how they don’t take into consideration the financial needs of local governments. “We’re continuing to set statewide assessment rates regardless of how it impacts different counties,” he said. In the final days of Colorado’s 2021 legislative session, a bipartisan measure passed that blunted the effects of Proposition 120. Senate Bill 293 created new subcategories of residential and commercial property in an effort
to limit the effects of the ballot measure. It then drove down the assessment rates for those new categories, though by not as much as Proposition 120 would have. Single-family properties are taxed on 6.9% percent of assessed value, down from from 7.15% Multifamily properties are taxed on 6.8%, down from 7.15% Agricultural property’s rate dropped to 26.4%, from 29% Property used to produce renewable energy is taxed on of 26.4% of assessed value, down from 29% There’s a big catch, however. The rate decreases under Senate Bill 293 apply only in the 2022 and 2023 tax years. After that, state lawmakers will have to decide whether to continue with the lower assessment rates or raise them to their previous levels. Because Senate Bill 293 was passed after the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office approved Proposition 120 for the signature-gathering process, the language on your ballot will ask if all property tax and commercial tax assessment rates should be dropped. Don’t be confused. That’s not the case. Nonpartisan legislative staff estimate that the assessment rate reductions would decrease property tax revenue for local governments across Colorado by $46 million in 2022 and $50.2 million in 2023. The revenue decrease is expected to be even larger in later
years due to a scheduled increase in the assessment rate for multifamily housing in 2024. Because property taxes fund schools, there may be a hit to Colorado’s education system. The impact will vary by district since different districts impose different mill levy rates. The state legislature may backfill some of the losses. Again, don’t be confused by the language on your ballot, which warns of a $1 billion hit to government coffers. That estimate was created before Senate Bill 293 passed and Proposition 120 was effectively scaled back. Proposition 120 would also allow the legislature to keep $25 million over the state’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights cap to be used to fund existing reimbursements to local governments for the homestead property tax exemption. Seniors and veterans with a service-related disability are eligible for the exemption, which allows those who qualify to exempt 50% of the first $2,000 of residential value from property taxes. In 2020, the average exemption was $584. Here’s more helpful information from nonpartisan staff at the legislature: “In years the exemption is available, the state reimburses local governments for the revenue reduction resulting from the property tax exemption. The state spent $157.9 million on local government reimbursements in state budget year 2020-21. In some years, the state legislature has made the
exemption temporarily unavailable as a budget balancing decision. The last year the exemption was not available was 2011.” There’s one more thing voters may want to know: Fields has vowed to file a lawsuit seeking to invalidate Senate Bill 293 should Proposition 120 pass. “They can’t kneecap or adjust our ballot initiative when it’s already through the process,” Fields said in explaining his legal argument against Senate Bill 293. If the lawsuit is successful, it’s not clear if Proposition 120 would then reduce the assessment rates for all property and residential taxes in Colorado. However, that’s what the Common Sense Institute believes would happen. “It is a serious concern,” said Wasserman, from the Bell Policy Center. Wasserman worries that the lawsuit could serve as a slippery slope affecting future legislatures and future ballot issues. “Just because you take out a ballot title doesn’t mean you get to have the exclusive conversation about an issue in Colorado,” he said. This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.
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Colo. kids fell behind on math during pandemic Decline means the state’s labor force may lack needed skills You are invited to the State of the County on Oct. 27 from 8-9 a.m. as we celebrate all that has been achieved by many in Douglas County through remarkable partnerships. From transportation and county services to historical & natural resources. From public safety and health & human services to economic prosperity. Watch at douglas.co.us/state-of-thecounty or on our YouTube or Facebook page.
Slash mulch site closing for the season on Oct. 30 Time is running out to clean up tree limbs, shrubs and brush from your property and reduce your wildfire risk. Dispose of them at the County’s slash-mulch site, 1400 Caprice Drive in Castle Rock. Open Saturdays-only from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. through Oct. 30. For more information visit douglas.co.us and search for Slash.
Take a high-speed internet access needs survey Your input is needed to help understand high-speed internet availability, service options, and connectivity quality in all Douglas County communities. Visit douglas. co.us and search Broadband to provide information about high-speed internet access at your home and/or business by Oct. 31.
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BY ERICA BREUNLIN THE COLORADO SUN
Colorado students tumbled further behind in math as the pandemic closed schools and learning went largely virtual, according to a new analysis of this year’s state assessments results. The report from the Keystone Policy Center, a nonprofit research group, found that math test scores plummeted for many students across the state, falling at an even faster rate than the state’s longbeleaguered literacy rate. In the 4th grade, for example, only 28.5% of students met or exceeded grade-level expectations, down 5 percentage points from 33.6% in 2019, becoming “a real point of concern statewide,” the report noted. Test results from this year also show that 35% of districts saw fewer than 20% of students meet or exceed expectations in math. By comparison, reading proficiency among fifth graders fell roughly 1 percentage point to 47.2% during that period. And 12% of districts had less than 25% of students meeting or exceeding expectations in reading. One Keystone center expert warned of a “learning loss” that could hobble students well into the future. “I think the limited data we have sends a clear message,” said Berrick Abramson, senior policy director and director of the education program at Keystone Policy Center. “We need to double down our efforts because we also know … a loss one year will be compounded as they move to the next level.” Another of the organization’s policy experts suggested students received less help with math at home than with reading — a concern when classrooms are occasionally shuttered because of coronavirus infections. The review lcomes two months after the release of state data that showed the pandemic accelerated performance differences between white students and students of color. The Keystone Policy Center also found that students in advanced grades are struggling understanding and retaining math skills. SAT results show that 44.2% of 11th graders met or exceeded expectations in math, with significant variation in students’ proficiency rates across districts. Students across the country are facing similar struggles. Test results from the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP), an assessment conducted across states to gauge students’ achievement levels and understand their academic growth in math, reading, language and science, reveal that students on average were eight to 12 points behind in math. Elementary school students
are performing worse than their older peers. The decline in student math performance represents a fresh challenge at a time Colorado has been locked in a decadelong battle to bolster literacy rates, which also continue to lag. Educators and policy experts recognize that uncertainty and stress from the pandemic contributed to students’ trouble learning. But they also emphasize the need to begin helping students overcome losses in math now, warning that students will only fall further behind in math as they move on to more advanced courses. Students who lack math skills may be ill-equipped for the demands of future jobs, positioning the state to continue hiring workers from other states. But schools can’t completely dial down their focus on literacy for the sake of boosting kids’ math skills, said Van Schoales, senior policy director at the Keystone Policy Center. “I think we have to walk and chew gum at the same time,” Schoales said. “We have to get more kids to read, and we have to get more kids to perform and know math.” The Keystone Policy Center analyzed data from across districts as well as achievement and district demographics. Participation rates for both CMAS tests and the SAT declined from 2019, diminishing the ability to draw conclusions from the data, Abramson said. Still, there are “enough consistent themes that we can draw inferences,” he said. “I think that we have a crisis, and I think that the state broadly speaking and policymakers need to dig into more specifically what some of the root causes of these results are,” Schoales said. Schoales offers one hypothesis as to why Colorado students are falling short in math compared to other subjects: Kids depend on schools to learn math more than literacy. Schoales noted that it’s easier for students to find extra support for reading than math, with more out-of-school programs and summer programs geared toward reading. He added that math is a subject many elementary school teachers say they find challenging to teach. But on the bright side, he noted, “it may be easier to catch kids up.” The math crisis is solvable, Schoales said, with many traditional and more creative ways to teach kids. But it will take different approaches for different students, particularly for students from low-income families. The data generally shows that those students are coming up short compared to more affluent peers, and the achievement gaps have grown. When helping those students in particular improve their math skills, teachers will have to first prioritize their mental and emotional wellbeing, Schoales said. If students aren’t excited to be at school, aren’t well fed and lack SEE MATH, P14
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Doctors address myths about breast cancer COVID-19 vaccines have no link to disease BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Dr. Lisa Wynn said every year as she treats women, she always hears the list of misconceptions and myths that are not only tied to breast cancer, but also the screenings to detect the disease. No matter what is out there on social media, Wynn, OB/GYN and service line chief for women’s services at UCHealth at the Highlands Ranch Hospital, said it is important that women get regular mammograms starting at the age of 40 and that any woman of any age who has unusual symptoms in the breasts should get a screening scheduled immediately through their regular-care physician. Here are some myths and facts regarding breast cancer awareness: COVID-19 and breast cancer This year, besides having to address the common myths associated with breast cancer, Dr. Laura Hafertepen, a breast surgical oncologist with the Medical Center of Aurora, said COVID issues have popped up. Wynn and Hafertepen said some women are under the misconception that getting the vaccination can cause breast cancer. Both doctors said there is no evidence that is happening anywhere. What is true, Hafertepen said, is that the vaccination can cause a woman’s lymphnodes to swell. Wynn and Hafertepen said they both experienced swelling after getting the recommended vaccinations. The expert female doctors said women should be vigilant in scheduling mammograms around getting vaccinations. Wynn said either get the mammogram before getting the vaccination or schedule the annual screening a month after the shot.
Skipping screenings because of COVID Since early 2020, COVID misconceptions and concerns have caused an increase in women skipping regular breast cancer screenings and pap smears. Even as restrictions have eased, women have still been hesitant to get caught up on recommended screenings. Wynn said while she is getting caught up with her regular patients, some have still missed appointments. Wynn said screening clinics are some of the safest in the area with regular sanitizing and only the office staff and screening technicians in the room. Wynn said getting recommended screenings is vital to catching breast cancer in the early stages. Nipple discharge is not normal Wynn said a common misconception is that nipple discharge can be explained and not necessarily a symptom of breast cancer. Unless a woman is breast feeding, any kind of nipple discharge is not normal and should be discussed with a physician immediately, she said. Besides being a symptom of breast cancer, Wynn said, nipple discharge can be a direct symptom of a brain tumor. Self-exam recommendations are evolving For decades, Wynn said, women were told to do the monthly selfexam to feel for lumps, masses or unusual changes inside the breast. Now, Wynn said doctors promote more of a “breast awareness” approach. Wynn said women should be vigilant in knowing their breasts. Besides feeling for lumps, Wynn said it is important to keep tabs on a breast’s appearance. Unusual dimpling is a subtle breast cancer symptom, she said. Inverted nipples are a symptom. Red patches or skin issues that look like an orange peel can also be a cause for concern. SEE CANCER, P14
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There is not always a lump As Wynn stressed in being breast aware, lumps are not the only symptom of breast cancer.
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confidence, he said, “it’s really hard to get kids to learn, and it’s really hard to get kids to learn math, which is inherently for a lot of kids not something they want to take on.” The setback in students’ math performance doesn’t surprise Melissa Colsman, associate commissioner of student learning for the state education department. Colsman said that gaps in math are one of many issues exacerbated by the pandemic. “A workforce gap” in math teachers, math interventionists and tutors hasn’t helped either, she said, noting that a state education department survey in July showed that more than 75 of Colorado’s 178 school districts had openings for math teachers in grades 6-12. “Without having a qualified math teacher, it’s really hard for kids to make strides in mathematics,” Colsman said. The state board of education wants to prioritize federal stimulus spending money to support students most impacted by the pandemic in
October 21, 2021 Breast cancer symptoms can include bleeding from the nipple, a white nipple discharge or dimpling or change in shape of the outside of the breast. In some instances, a lump is not present because the disease is in the early stages, which is why screenings are important in finding grades 5-8, Colsman said. At the school level, educators must first assess whether students are meeting grade-level expectations and then split instructional time between helping students catch up while also making sure they stay on top of new coursework. That’s an approach Jason Cianfrance will use this year at Legacy High School in Broomfield where he teaches math. He said math teachers will also need to be diligent about narrowing the scope of their lessons to include only what students need to know to move forward. “Math is sort of unique in how it works and how it builds on itself,” Cianfrance said. “Every kid has different strengths and weaknesses.” Some students can immediately understand a problem after watching how it’s solved. Other students need more one-on-one attention, and some learn best by talking with other students, he said. “A lot of those things didn’t work as well in our first trial run of how to do online schooling,” Cianfrance said. He anticipates that some students will continue to lag in math skills but stressed that kids and teachers need to focus on progress as much as they do on grades.
the issues that cannot be seen or felt in a regular self exam, Wynn said. Family history isn’t all Over the years, women have been under the misconception that if breast cancer does not run in the family, they are not at risk of getting
the disease. On the contrary, doctors warn that anyone can get breast cancer, including those following a healthy diet and lifestyle and those who have not had any direct family ties to the disease. To see more myths and facts about breast cancer, visit breastcancer.org.
An 8-year-old student does an online math lesson at her home in Timnath, Larimer PHOTO BY VALERIE MOSLEY/SPECIAL TO THE COLORADO SUN County, on March 25, 2020.
His focus: “Are we making progress and are we doing it in a way that’s reasonably fast considering all of the factors at play?” If Colorado students continue to trail behind in math and lack basic skills, many jobs — including in-demand jobs in the trades — will simply be “out of reach” for them. That will only create more challenges for the state’s economy, which already relies heavily on recruiting skilled workers from other states to
fill high-tech jobs. “For the most part,” Schoales said, “it’s masked our ability to prepare our own.”
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Spiders: It’s that time of year Common spiders that sneak into your home and how to deal with them BY OLIVIA JEWELL LOVE OLOVE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
This time of year, eight-legged creatures can take a crisp fall breeze as an open invitation into our homes. James Fiala, owner of Environmental Pest Control, sees people dealing with spiders indoors during this time of year. “All spiders are going to try to get in. They try to overwinter is what they do,” he said. Fiala has some tips for unwelcome guests in your home as it gets colder. “Vacuum cleaners are very powerful pest control tools,” he said. He recommends vacuuming around the edges of your house and avoid storing things right by entry doors. “I always tell people: Minimize what you have by the foundation of the house, clear out the window wells of your house. Window wells are chronic for spiders, by the way.” Fiala says now is a great time to clean out your window wells, which you should be doing twice a year. They can serve as breeding grounds and hospitable habitats for spiders trying to overwinter in your home. He also says caulking, sealing and using weather-stripping around doors and windows can be good deterrents for insects and rodents. Fiala recommends if you see a spider that does not look friendly, do not be afraid to use your shop vacuum to get rid of it, or even break out the glue traps to mitigate future problems. Take a spin through this list of a few common spiders that could sneak into your house this fall. Funnel weaver spiders Funnel weaver spiders are the most common spiders found in Colorado homes this time of the year. These spiders are harmless to humans but resemble the brown recluse, which does not naturally
The ground spider usually has earth-tone coloration, and has two large spinnerets protruding from the back of the abdomen.
Widow spiders have red or red-orange markings on the underside of the abdomen; the pattern may appear as two triangles or an hourglass. Mature females are black, though younger spiders and males may have different coloration.
under rocks or logs and only come out to hunt prey. When the weather turns cold, some species of ground spiders wander indoors. They are harmless to humans.
on the underside of the abdomen is a physical characteristic of a widow spider. The widow spider has a painful bite, and it contains nerve venom, which can be dangerous.
Ground spiders Ground spiders usually reside
Wolf spiders Wolf spiders are gray and brown, and some species can get quite large and are mistaken for tarantulas. Wolf spiders may enter areas of new development that disturb their habitat but are generally shy around humans. Larger species may bite.
Brown recluse spiders Brown Recluse spiders are rare in Colorado because of the climate. They can be found along the Mississippi Valley, and sometimes they hitch a ride on travelers into the state. The brown recluse has a characteristic “violin” marking on its back. The spider’s venom is damaging to human cells. This list is not all inclusive of the spiders in Colorado. To find more on common spiders in the area, CSU extension provides more information.
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Improve retention with persistent consistency
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s we continue to talk about hiring and keeping a productive and performancedriven team, we must include “Consistency” in our “5 C’s for Retaining Top Talent.” This is the WINNING fourth column in WORDS a five-part series, and we will conclude next week with “Culture,” and how to develop that winning culture where people are not only eager to join us but will also want to stay Michael Norton with us. And thank you all for the email messages, your feedback is always appreciated. Many of you have mentioned a few other “C’s” that should have been included, and yes, I could have easily made this a 10-part series by adding communication, creativity, crosstraining, compelling, caring, compensation, and many others that many of you had suggested. All great words for sure, and I will do my best to incorporate them in a future column. When I settled on the 5 C’s, consistency was important because when we reviewed data and sur-
vey results for the reasons people were leaving their position, a “lack of consistency” was cited as one of the challenges they faced. When I asked for some more detail about that lack of consistency, there were a few areas worth mentioning to help us as business owners and leaders to avoid the same mistakes associated with inconsistencies. The biggest area of concern was around the lack of consistency in what is said, written on the walls, and published on the company website when it comes to mission, vision, purpose and values. Many exiting employees felt like these words were nothing more than a sales pitch to attract people, appease current employees, and create a public image that sounds good. Sadly, they reported that what was publicly stated was often not lived out by senior leadership, management or ownership of the company. The second challenge with inconsistency had to do with fairness. We all know by now that no matter how hard we try, there are no secrets anymore. Seems that regardless of sensitivity, personal information such as compensation, consequences, promotions, extra perks, the overall treatment
of team members, the perception is that relationships and unique one-off situations create an environment for team members to question fairness. The third issue raised by a lack of consistency surrounds goals and objectives. Not only were the goals and objectives constantly changing, but the messaging around expectations was also seen as inconsistent. When we can’t communicate clearly defined goals and objectives, set proper expectations and then inspect what we expect, it is easy to see why our team members get frustrated enough to leave. Top-performing organizations and businesses of all sizes who make the mission, vision, purpose and values abundantly clear, and then make sure they are lived out, will have a much greater chance of keeping personnel at every level. When we live and work by our values, being fair becomes so much easier. There are times when difficult decisions must be made, and there are times when we need to be firm as leaders, and when we can demonstrate consistency in being firm but fair, this will also help us retain top talent. We are living in times of incred-
ible change and uncertainty. This means we must be consistent and clear in articulating expectations and how what we all do, every role in the business, works toward the overall objectives of the company. In times of change goals may shift, and that’s OK if we consistently let everyone know the “why” behind the change and how that changes the expectations of each team member. If we want to attract and keep tremendously amazing people, let’s remember what author and motivational speaking legend Zig Ziglar said when he shared that the secret to success is “persistent consistency.” How would your team rate your business when it comes to consistency in living out the mission and vision, treating everyone fairly, and when setting objectives? I would love to hear your story at mnorton@tramazing. com, and when we can live and work with persistent consistency, it really will be a better than good year.
Michael Norton is the grateful CEO of Tramazing.com, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator to businesses of all sizes.
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fire in one of the proposed tax bills. This is where an employee can overfund their 401(k) by first maximizing their pre-tax or Roth contribution and then volunteering to put additional funds into an after-tax account within the 401(k) plan. Then when you roll over those assets, the after-tax contributions can roll directly into a Roth IRA. You will need to leave the earnings in the pre-tax portion, as those have not yet been taxed. Several proposals on Capitol Hill are targeting to eliminate this opportunity for workers to push more assets into a tax-free account through the rollover to a Roth IRA. Therefore, we would encourage as many people as possible to utilize this planning opportunity before it disappears. The name of the game is to keep as many tax-free dollars as possible in your pocket. Therefore, the concern that income tax
brackets may rise is also good reason to do as much tax planning before year-end as possible. This could include purposely realizing capital gains, while we still have a reduced long-term tax rate, or taking additional income, including Roth conversions, to use up your tax brackets before they increase. Estate taxes and the current estate exemption of $11.7 million per person is also under scrutiny. We already know that beginning in 2026, the estate exemption will drop to $5.49 million (with inflation) if it is not changed before then. There are current bills that include reducing the estate exemption to $3.5 million, which would capture a large majority of the middle-class baby boomers who are planning for retirement. Update your estate plan before year-end to make sure your plan captures the maximum estate exemption you are allowed before
it drops. You may be eligible to transfer assets to heirs through a completed gift trust, family limited partnership or other vehicles designed to keep assets from being taxed upon your death, including charitable donations or trusts. Owning more than one property, a business or having stock options are all good things to watch out for if the estate exemption declines. You will want to be ready to adjust your estate before the calendar turns to the new year. Once 2022 rolls around, Congress has all year to make changes that could affect us next year. Only you can take control this year and make changes that best suit you and your family. Patricia Kummer has been a Certified Financial Planner professional and a fiduciary for over 35 years and is Managing Director for Mariner Wealth Advisors, an SEC Registered Investment Adviser.
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A second life for lost luggage at DIA Airport donates forgotten bags to Denver Rescue Mission BY AMANDA HORVATH ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS
Denver International Airport handles a massive amount of luggage every year. In 2019, the last full year before the COVID-19 pandemic, 69 million passengers traveled through the airport with bags in tow. Some of those travelers left their empty bags behind. Sometimes people will throw away their luggage because they want to consolidate their things to save on baggage fees. Or, maybe a wheel or zipper breaks and they leave a suitcase at the airport. DIA collects whatever is left behind. “Once we find that luggage that is clearly being abandoned — being set next to a trash can — we don’t want that just to be thrown away in a central landfill, especially when there is ... a higher and better purpose that it can go to,” said Scott Morrissey, vice president of sustainability for DIA. Enter Denver Rescue Mission. The nonprofit organization works to create change in the lives of people experiencing homelessness in Denver. Part of its mission includes the Ministry Outreach Center, located in Denver’s Park Hill neighborhood. “One part is the warehouse, the home of all of our supplies. Any non-cash donation comes through the warehouse and is received here, stored here, sorted out, and then distributed from here,” said Jesse Ludema, the director of the Ministry Outreach Center. At the center, the abandoned pieces of luggage get a new purpose. About every month or so, Denver Rescue Mission picks up a batch of empty suitcases and bags from DIA to distribute to the unhoused community it serves. “For many people in the homeless community they have very few belongings,” said Ludema. “And so if you’re walking around and trying to get back on your feet, having something to store your possessions in is really important.” This particular partnership with a focus on luggage donations between DIA and Denver Rescue Mission started about three years ago. In 2018, Morrissey said the airport donated 835 pieces of luggage, and in 2019, it gave 719 pieces. Morrissey does say in 2020, that number was much lower, likely because the number of passengers who went through DIA dropped significantly due to COVID-19. “Not a huge amount in the context of 69 million passengers. But they are bags that can go and have a second life and support the clients of the Denver Rescue Mission,” said Morrissey. So far in 2021 donations are still lower than at the start of the partnership, again with passenger numbers not quite at where they were pre-pandemic. But any donation can make a big difference in a person’s life. “[It is] a need that we don’t often
Piles of lost luggage sit waiting, stored on a shelf at Denver International Airport. Now, the airport plans to begin donating that COURTESY OF DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT luggage to the Denver Rescue Mission.
think of. We think of food, clothing, the essentials, but something to carry that in is critically important. So it is a need that is expressed often,” said Ludema. And that need has grown even more in just the last year. The Metro Denver Homeless Initiative conducts a “Point in Time Count” to determine how many people are experiencing homelessness in the Denver area. This year’s count found the number of people experiencing homelessness for the first time doubled from 2020 to 2021. “I think anyone who has worked with the homeless community here in Denver has seen the need increase for more resources, for more items just overall,” said Ludema. “It seems like we need to find a better way to help our homeless brothers and sisters in need.” It seems now more than ever nonprofits like Denver Rescue Mission could use the help. Thankfully, Ludema says this luggage donation partnership is just one of many beneficial partnerships. Most major grocery store chains in Colorado donate leftover food, several food banks help out regularly, and different individuals or companies often come to Denver Rescue Mission with donations. “There’s just probably hundreds of companies that may do drives every single year or twice a year, and may say, ‘Hey, we want to get our company together and collect coats, or we want to collect hygiene products, or what is it that you need us to collect?’” said Ludema, “I’m really blown away by people’s generosity to help.” And that’s exactly how the relationship with DIA started. At first, it was donations of unused food from the airline flight kitchens as well as some food and beverage concessions. Then it grew into this new baggage partnership. “You can have those conversations in real time to say, you know, `We have this product, is it something that can be beneficial to people?’ And they [Denver Rescue Mission] understand what those needs are,” said Morrissey. “It’s really important for us to find those opportunities to positively contribute to the community.”
“Just all across America in our world, there’s so many problems,” said Ludema. “And so to experience generosity firsthand, and to see people really are willing to give and help is certainly very encouraging.”
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Taylor Pfeifer goes through a variety of exercises with a young physical therapy patient at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center. PHOTOS BY THELMA GRIMES
New Castle Rock business balances therapy options FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center opens local branch BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A new clinic in Castle Rock is working to fill gaps in care for both adults and children in need of physical, speech and occupational therapy. The FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center opened earlier this year by Taylor and Hannah Pfeifer. The Pfeifers, with Taylor specializing in physical therapy, and Hannah in occupational therapy, come to Castle Rock from Colorado Springs. FYZICAL is a national franchise made up of hundreds of private practice owners. In the metro area, there are FYZICAL practices in Centennial and Westminster. The newest Castle Rock clinic is located at 2 Oakwood Park Plaza, suite 200. Hannah said the couple started looking around for an area that had gaps in physical therapy and occupational therapy services, which led them to Castle Rock and Parker. They chose Castle Rock for the clinic’s location, with plans to treat patients throughout all of Douglas County. “There are not a lot of outpatient service clinics in Parker or Castle Rock,” Hannah said. “We fell in love with Castle Rock right away. It really has that small-town vibe for a place with more than 75,000 people.” Hannah said when it comes to occupational therapy, FYZICAL is going to be an asset to the community because of the wide range of services the specialty provides. With mental health issues impacting all ages, Hannah said there is a shortage of therapists, and waitlists for residents to get the services they need. While not the same as a therapist, Hannah said occupational therapy will help in treating residents suffering from mental illness until they can get a new therapist, or as an
Hannah and Taylor Pfeifer opened the FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center in Castle Rock earlier this year.
alternative to traditional therapy. “We want to be a resource and support kids with no other resources available at the moment,” Hannah said. “There is a huge gap right now in adolescent services. We are here to provide the mental, social and emotional assistance they need.” Hannah said in treating both adults and young people struggling with mental health, occupational therapy means teaching strategies and mindfulness. An example is teaching patients to use tools such as journaling as an outlet, she said. “It is not traditional therapy, but instead a form of strategy building,” Hannah said. Treating young patients with ADHD is also a specialty at the FYZICAL clinic. Hannah said there is not always good treatment options for kids with ADHD. At FYZICAL, through one-on-one time, Hannah said she can help kids learn focusing techniques and work on ways to phase out the distractions prevent-
ing them from learning. FYZICAL is also providing speech therapy for both adults and youth. For youths, Hannah said she usually disagrees with a school’s “wait and see approach,” stressing that early intervention is the key to overcoming the disability. For adults, speech therapy services at FYZICAL helps those who have suffered from a stroke, or a brain injury, or suffer from dementia. With Taylor specializing in physical therapy, FYZICAL is currently treating children and adults. For adults, Taylor is a specialist in working with patients after surgery. Therapy treatment also helps people who have vertigo, or neuro disorders. As the patient list continues to grow since opening, FYZICAL has employed four specialists with a plan to hire a fifth later this year. To learn about FYZICAL, visit the website at fyzical.com/castle-rockco.
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Guilty verdicts in deadly I-70 trucker trial Jurors convict driver on 27 counts BY BOB WOOLEY BWOOLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
It took jurors less than a day to convict Rogel Aguilera-Mederos on more than two dozen counts — including four counts of vehicular homicide — for causing a deadly crash that occurred April 25, 2019 on eastbound I-70 near Lakewood. Twenty-eight vehicles including four semi trucks were damaged in the accident that swiftly turned into an inferno. The day before closing arguments were made, Aguilera-Mederos had taken the stand in his own defense. A native Spanish speaker who emigrated from Cuba in 2015, he testified through an interpreter. Despite ongoing confusion during questioning, attorneys on both sides of the case were able to elicit answers from the defendant. In the end, jurors agreed with prosecutors that Aguilera-Mederos was responsible for the accident and should be held accountable. Aguilera-Mederos, who was just 23 at the time of the crash, blamed malfunctioning brakes for the accident. Admittedly inexperienced in mountain driving, he said he performed necessary steps like stopping to inspect his brakes before embarking on the final dangerous stretch of eastbound I-70 before the
crash occurred. He had driven into Colorado from Saratoga, Wyoming, traveling along Highway 40, where he had to traverse Berthoud Pass. Under direct examination, Aguilera-Mederos testified that once he’d made it beyond Berthoud Pass, he stopped to use the bathroom and inspect his brakes, making calls to more experienced drivers (his brother and his boss) to tell them he was on a dangerous route and to get their advice before continuing. Witnesses in the case said they’d seen the brakes of the truck smoking along that stretch of Highway 40. But Aguilera-Mederos rebutted those accounts and eyewitness testimony from earlier in the trial that he had been driving recklessly or speeding in the hours leading up to the crash. Aguilera-Mederos said the truck’s brakes were functioning fine at that point and that only later, while driving down a steep grade on the west side of Genesee Hill, did he realize they had stopped functioning. According to his testimony, he was also unable to shift the truck’s transmission into a lower gear in an attempt to slow it down. He told the jury the last thought he had before the crash was “dear God, don’t let anything bad happen.” Much of the expert testimony during the trial focused on signs of “glazing” or extreme wear to the truck’s brakes. Prosecutors believe aggressive, reckless driving caused the inexperienced driver to burn
The scene of the fatal 2019 crash at the I-70 Denver West overpass, when an out-ofcontrol tractor-trailer slammed into backed-up eastbound traffic. COURTESY OF WEST METRO FIRE
through his brakes, precipitating the deadly collision. In closing arguments, prosecutor Kayla Wildeman made the case to jurors that beyond causing the brakes to fail with his reckless driving, Aguilera-Mederos had several opportunities to avert the deadly accident, but didn’t act on any of them. She said choices he made even moments before he crashed his truck into cars backed up on the freeway were designed to save himself with little regard for victims of the crash. “He swerved into a sea of cars that were sitting ducks, with nowhere to go,” she said. “What else was going to happen except for death and people being injured?”
Wildeman closed by calling Aguilera-Mederos out for not rushing to the aid of the victims after the crash. “He was knocking on doors asking for phones so that he could call his brother to come and pick him up so that he could leave,” she said. In his closing arguments, defense attorney James Colgan said he was going to speak from the heart instead of presenting his written remarks. He said over the last year he’d reread the novel “To Kill A Mockingbird” a couple of times, recalling its subtext of fairness and equality in the American justice system. SEE TRIAL, P26
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Vote Yes on 2E
October 21, 2021
OUR CITY IS AT RISK The City of Lone Tree is projecting a $12 million annual revenue gap from the loss in sales tax.
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VOTE YES ON 2E THE SOLUTION IS SIMPLE. VOTE YES ON 2E. The good news, we can vote YES on 2E this November and keep Lone Tree thriving. The small, proposed 1% sales tax increase will maintain vital city services such as: 4 emergency response times 4 public safety 4 street maintenance 4 trash and recycling services
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October 21, 2021
Standing straight: New treatments for an old problem New surgical techniques mean faster recovery for scoliosis patients BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
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hornton’s Bailee White is a pretty typical sixth-grader who likes to swim and do gymnastics. Thanks to some new personalized treatments, she has a pretty good shot at continuing to get to enjoy both for the rest of her life. Bailee was born with scoliosis and had been in and out of Denver’s Children’s Hospital since she was born. Her pediatrician noticed something was off and recommended Bailee’s parents consult with the orthopedic department. She was diagnosed with scoliosis – an abnormal sideways curving of the spine – before she could walk, but early on Janice White, Bailee’s mom knew she didn’t want to put her daughter in a back brace. “We decided once she was 11-years old we were going to do surgery. We were all excited, and Bailee was excited to have it done, too, before she went into middle school,” Janice said. Bailee had her surgery on May 11 this year. She was back up on her feet and walking within a few hours and, a few weeks later, she was doing her favorite activities – including backbends. “They discharged her with no restrictions. As soon as we went home, I had a checklist of the types of stretches she could do to get herself back to normal. Because she’s a child, they heal so fast and they’re so active, they do not give them any restrictions on bending,” Janice said. The quick turnaround was due to some new methods, according to Children’s Hospital Pediatric and Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon Dr. Sumeet Garg. “We used a brand-new technology, customizing rods for Bailee’s scoliosis, (which is) a three-dimensional curvature of the spine, “ Garg said. “It’s an abnormal twisting or curvature. Sometimes they are born with it, but most commonly it’s developed during the adolescent years.” Garg, who came to Children’s from St. Louis, has been a pediatric spine surgeon since 2010, said doctors are unsure just what triggers scoliosis in adolescence. “Most kids who develop in adolescence, we don’t know why it happened,” Garg said. “There’s a word called ‘idiopathic’. It’s a kind of a generic word that is used for a lot of medical diseases. It means no known cause, so it’s called Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.” But they do know that it’s best to treat children, and the younger the better. Left alone, it can be disabling to an adult.
LEFT: The x-ray of the abnormal twisting and curvature of Bailee’s spine before surgery. RIGHT: Bailee’s spine after the customCOURTESY OF JANICE WHITE izing rods were placed to straighten the spine.
“The reason we treat children when they’re younger is that with anything in medicine, younger kids recover faster, “ Garg said. “They have fewer complications or problems with surgery, we can get them straighter and back to a normal alignment much better than adults. Which is why when the curves get big enough, it’s recommended to treat them.” Preparation versus intuition The basic type of spinal surgery has been done since the 1950s but there has been a lot of development in recent years that make it safer, with better results and quicker recovery, Garg said. “In the past, when taking care of these kids in the operating room, the metal rod that you use to realign the spine was one long rod,” Garg said. “So while in surgery they would make measurements of the area, cut the metal rods, and use metal benders to bend it into the shape to fit the patient. The doctor had to use judgment on the length and bends of the rod. It’s how it was done for years.” But the basic methodology changed in 2020. Doctors now use a computerized simulation based on their patient’s x-rays to simulate the correction of the spine ahead of the surgery. They can create a model of what the spine should look like and what the ideal rod
would be to hold that three-dimensionally improved shape. “So instead of having to cut and bend the rod in surgery the metal is forged into that specific shape and length,” Garg said. “So in surgery, when it’s time to place that rod to straighten the child’s back, you already have it planned out (how) to pull the spine to the rod to get a three-dimensionally appropriate correction.” Preparation beats intuition, Garg added. “I believe by pre-planning it, we can do a better job than just intuition, using our experience and guessing in surgery.” The rods stay in place as the child grows and are designed to provide support lifelong. The metal rod is meant to be tissue-specific, so the surgeon chooses between two different metals, titanium, and a cobalt chrome alloy. How patients’ scoliosis presents and what the surgeon expects to determine what metals get used. “With a lot of medicine, and you may see this in other fields, we’re trying more to personalized surgery, so instead of one size fits all, we are trying to customize the surgery to the patient to give them a better result,” Garg said. For Bailee’s surgery, they used a cobalt chrome alloy, which allows for a little bit more powerful correction than titanium.
Avoiding back pain Without surgery, Bailee’s curve would have continued to worsen as she got older, even into adulthood, Garg said. Adults who have scoliosis often suffer from back pain as the curvature becomes bigger and more visually apparent. “Their shoulders will be uneven and may develop a hump in their back, “ Garg said. “They lose selfconfidence and self-esteem. When you put those two reasons with the progressive deformity and the progressive pain – its the main reasons that families may choose to have surgery as a teenager adolescent.” Bailee is in the sixth grade now and her favorite subjects are art and science. “When I grow up I want to be a nurse,” she said. “The best part about these efforts in terms of research and innovation, we are seeing our kids get back to sports quicker because it’s a big deal to have a surgery like this. It’s rewarding to see them recover and get through the hard times after surgery, but within a few weeks,” said Garg. “The families don’t have to worry anymore, it’s a sense of relief for the families. It’s joyous to see them succeeding, excelling whether its athletics, school, arts, or drama, whatever they enjoy doing, we just want to get them back to that.”
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October 21, 2021
Denver Art Museum opens reimagined Martin Building Renovation of DAM’s north building was initiated by $25M gift BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The Denver Art Museum has reopened the Martin Building, formerly called the Ponti or North Building, after renovation initiated by a $25 million lead gift by Lanny and Sharon Martin. A preview on Oct. 13 introduced reorganized exhibits and public spaces on seven levels and cited programming such as the extensive offerings for schoolchildren that has been delayed by construction, and celebrated ongoing visitor services throughout the DAM campus. There’s also the all-new Anna and John J. Sie Welcome Center, funded with help from a $12 million gift from the Sies. It’s the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Ponti Building, which was designed by Italian architect Gio Ponti along with two Denver architects. Plans included the addition of a 650-seat auditorium, which was never built, hence there was some available space that was expanded. Museum director Christoph Heinrich introduced Lanny Martin, chairman of the board of trustees, and complimented the architectural firm Machado Silvetti for its patience. “Everybody had ideas,” Heinrich noted. He also thanked the craftspeople who worked on the project and announced that the public will be welcomed on the weekend of Oct. 24 in a three-day open house to “this place of joy, creativity and healing.” His talk included a “special thumbs-up to the 650 volunteers who are the backbone of Denver Art Museum visitor services.” He spoke of millions more donated for programming and a $175 million endowment. Heinrich also congratulated the talented curators who imagined new galleries. In the past 10 years, museum staff realized that sizable open rooftop spaces were not being used as expected, while indoor spaces became crowded when a popular exhibit was in place. Note the special care devoted to the entries. Attendees at a press preview were reminded to pay particular attention to the building’s distinctive windows, part of Ponti’s original design, with each frame a special view of Denver. Sizes and shapes vary and each is special. Heinrich celebrated “the city’s patronage of arts and culture” and Mayor Michael Hancock happily said: “I’m jazzed! Denver is a national leader in arts and culture.” Attendees gathered first in the new Sie center, which features big curved windows used in the construction, a first. Attention will turn to hosting the 200,000 kids who visit the museum each year, free, with each one gaining a new perspective on what creative people can offer to one’s world, when you let them in ... Architect Ponti, who died in 1979 SEE MUSEUM, P25
A sign outside the Denver Art Museum’s Martin Building bears the names of the donors whose $25 million contribution initiated the building’s renovation. COURTESY PHOTO BY ERIC STEPHENSON
IF YOU GO The public opening day for the Martin Building is Oct. 24, which is also a free-admission day. Admissions are time-ticketed. Advanced tickets for that day are now sold out. Limited tickets will be available onsite on opening day, pending capacity limitations. Normally there is a museum admission charge of $10 for Colorado adults and $8 for Colorado seniors age 65 and
older, students, military and veterans. Children 18 and under are admitted free. The Denver Art Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Check for information and available tickets at denverartmuseum.org, or call 720-865-5000. Parking is available at meters on the street or in the paid garage, entered from 12th Avenue, just off Broadway.
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urnell Steen and the Five Points Ambassadors will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. on Oct. 22 at Littleton United Methodist Church, SONYA’S 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. 303-794SAMPLER 6379. The wellknown jazz group was a favorite of the late Charlie Carroll, who brought the Littleton Jazz Festival to town for fans, and was an active LUMC member.
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Artworks to be displayed The 56th Annual Own an Original exhibit will open at the Littleton Museum, themed “Together Again.” The final date to submit work has passed and juror Catherine Chauvin is working with them to choose which pieces will be displayed from Nov. 12 to Dec. 31. This exhibit was originated with the hope that local art lovers would find works by area artists to display in their homes, or to give as gifts. The museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton, is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday and admission is free. 303-795-3950. ACC Foundation Grapes and Hops to Grads, Arapahoe Community College Foundation’s annual fundraiser, is scheduled from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the Mike Ward Maserati showroom, 1850 Lucent Court, Highlands Ranch.
Tickets: $50 for individuals; $40 for ACC staff and students. Pre-registration required: arapahoe.edu/foundationevents. Questions? Contact Robin Loughran, events manager, 720-985-8580 or email foundation@ arapahoe.edu. Spooky stuff “Victorian Horrors” will be featured Oct. 21-23 and Oct. 28-30 at the Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania St., Denver. At the museum: tickets, $20 non-members/$18 members. In-person tickets include a video link to relive the horrors at home! New this year: accessibilityfriendly, in-person performances on Oct. 21, 22 at 6 p.m. At-home experience, $20 per link. Receive a video transmission of six spine-tingling tales to be viewed safely at home, if you dare! mollybrown.org. Plan ahead “The Nutcracker,” staged by Colorado Ballet, will run Nov. 27 to Dec. 24 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. coloradoballet.org. (Colorado Ballet will implement COVID-19 policies that are stated for the Denver Performing Arts Complex.) Steve Martin, playwright Benchmark Theatre, 1560 Teller St. in Lakewood (at Colfax), will present “Meteor Shower” by Steve Martin from Nov. 27 to Dec. 18. A regional premiere, directed by Warren Sherrill. 303-519-9059. benchmarktheatre. com. Arapahoe High graduate Hayley Johnson helms Benchmark.
Purnell Steen and the Five Points Ambassadors will perform in a free show at 7 p.m. COURTESY PHOTO Oct. 22 at Littleton United Methodist Church.
The Slowest The Denver Museum of Nature & Science,2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, opens a new exhibit, “Survival of the Slowest,” on Oct. 22, with live animals such as a two-toed sloth, a green iguana, a spur-thighed tortoise, a hedgehog and several other species that thrive in a world where large, strong and fast animals are often at the top of the food chain. Explore dozens of habitats, teeming with live animals. 303-370-6000, dmns.org. Cherry Creek Theatre Performances at the Mizel Community Center’s Pluss Theatre, 350 S. Dahlia St. Denver. Through Oct. 24, “Steel Magnolias;” “Jest a
Second!” by James Sherman, runs Oct. 29 to Nov. 21. cherrycreektheatre.org, tickets: $42/$37/$26. Butterfly Pavilion The Spider Pavilion is open through Oct. 31 at the Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., in Westminster, including a Spooky Evening Flashlight Tour Oct. 22, 23, 29, 30 (last entry at 8:45 p.m.). Also on those dates: Bug-a-Boo Indoor Trick or Treating 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Walk among spiders, observing their webs. Included with general admission. butterflies.org. While the COVID-19 pandemic continues, public events frequently are canceled or rescheduled. Check with organizers before you go.
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A parrot paradise in the country BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Near the corner of County Roads 13 and 158 in rural Elbert County, about 12 miles southeast of downtown Parker, large, vibrantly colored parrots live on the grounds of The Gabriel Foundation. The foundation is a “parrot welfare organization providing for the complete physical, psychological, and environmental well-being of the parrots in our care,” its website says. It also arranges adoptions of parrots, with the motto: “Adopt, don’t shop.” Founded in 1995 by lifelong parrot lover and avian consultant Julie Weiss Murad, the nonprofit foundation was first based in Aspen, but moved to the rolling hills north of Elizabeth in 2005. Currently, the property houses roughly 400 birds, though the foundation hopes to work its way to 350 birds so each will have more space and receive even better care. Asked why there are so many parrots in need of homes, aviary operations manager Jessica Boone explained that many parrots live extraordinarily long lives. “Many of the birds who come through the foundation have outlived their owners,” she said.
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“Only in America does a man who speaks Spanish, is an immigrant from Cuba — can he expect to get a fair shake from a jury.” he said. “This would never happen in another country. Only in America could this happen. But it’s only going to happen if fairness enters the picture.”
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Boone also said that many of the foundation’s birds come from unfortunate circumstances. “A lot of the birds come from hoarding situations, while many come from homes that cannot afford to take care of such a maintenance-heavy pet.” Roughly 75% of the birds are adopted out, with more than 100 birds having been rescued since the start of 2021. Since the inception of the foundation, thousands of birds have come through the doors of The Gabriel Foundation and have been adopted out to families. Staff members at The Gabriel Foundation say they work diligently to ensure that the birds they adopt out go to safe, loving homes. Before visiting the foundation for the first time, potential adopters must take online courses about parrots and parrot care. Potential adopters are also required to visit The Gabriel Foundation at least five times to participate in bird education. On their visits, potential adopters learn about diet, enrichment and enclosures. They also do extensive touring to narrow down which bird is right for them and their family. Potential adopters are also required to provide photos of their at-home enclosures before they are able to take the birds home. Many of the birds at the founda-
tion have their own large enclosures, while some have chosen to pair-bond and live together. Some, like the macaws visible from County Road 13, spend a lot of their time in groups. They are divided by sex to avoid breeding. The birds are given regular baths and are fed a varied and nutrientrich diet comprising everything from leafy green breakfast salad to hearty nuts and grains. They also have an abundance of toys and items for chewing. Many locals and those within the parrot community donate cardboard boxes and old phone books and newspapers for chewing. The staff and volunteers also make many of the toys the parrots regularly play with. The Gabriel Foundation currently has 15 employees and roughly 100 active volunteers. “I love working here because my day is never the same,” said Boone, a decade-long staff member. “I also love working around the birds because I think of them as individuals with their own personalities.” Like many nonprofit organizations, The Gabriel Foundation has been impacted by COVID-19. Prior to the start of the pandemic, staff gave regular tours and held events for visitors. Now, tours are curtailed
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were seeing what they wanted to see, in order to try to help solve the case. Colgan also laid blame at the feet of Aguilera-Mederos’ boss, Raphael, who told him the truck was in good condition, and to take Highway 40 instead of Interstate 25 into Colorado. “He’s a young kid, who’s got a job — his first real job as a truck driver — and he trusts his boss,” Colgan said. “Raphael said the truck was OK. When Raphael said don’t take
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Arapahoe upsets No. 2 Cherry Creek in football Win moves Warriors into league title chase BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Arapahoe, the state’s ninth-ranked Class 5A football team, used a strong defensive effort to upend second-ranked Cherry Creek, 13-10, in an Oct. 15 Centennial League game played at Littleton Public Schools Stadium. The Arapahoe Warriors moved to the front of the league title chase as the Centennial school’s defense pressured Creek most of the game and contained the Bruins’ offense while offensively controlling the ball long enough to keep the Cherry Creek defense busy. “Our defense all year has played well,” said Arapahoe coach Joe Nuu. “Our offensive line was unbelievable and kept us in the game, driving the ball. “If we were going to go out, we were going to swing with both barrels,” Nuu added. “If we had lost, people would say that was supposed to happen, so there was nothing to lose.” The Littleton district school improved to 3-0 in the league and 7-1 overall with league games remaining against Smoky Hill and Grandview. Arapahoe got two field goals from Sebastian Pucher
Arapahoe quarterback Cole Hansen calls a play in the Oct. 15 football game against PHOTOS BY JIM BENTON Cherry Creek at Littleton Public Schools Stadium.
and the senior linebacker Jack Weiler got the game deciding touchdown early in the fourth quarter with a 42yard interception return. Creek quarterback Christian Hammond, who was was under pressure from the Warriors’ defensive line the entire game, scrambled and forced a throw which Weiler picked off for a pick-six. “I give all the credit to the D line on the interception,” said Weiler. “They caused the pressure. He (Hammond) was going out and saw him kind of go back and I though he better not throw that and he did. I was ready for it. “We knew we were good,’ continued Weiler. “We
showed it all year. We shut them down. That was one of their lowest scoring games in years. Our defense played well and that was a heck of a statement by us.” Injury-riddled Cherry Creek, the two-time defending state champions, is now 2-1 in league play and 6-2 overall. “They’ve (the Warriors) been good all year and I congratulate Joe and his staff,” said Creek coach Dave Logan. “Arapahoe played very well. They were good on both sides of the ball, their kids were physcial and we congratulate them. We got SEE FOOTBALL, P31
Arapahoe’s Dj Montoya (24) gains some yardage in the Oct. 15 football game against Cherry Creek at Littleton Public Schools Stadium.
Hansen looks to the sideline in the Oct. 15 football game against Cherry Creek at Littleton Public Schools Stadium
Legend makes Chaparral fight for volleyball win Titans take two sets before Wolverines pull away in fifth BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Chaparral’s Afton Thompson (13) delivers a serve during the Oct. 14 match between Chaparral and Legend. The Wolverines captured the Continental League championship with a 3-2 win over the PHOTO BY JIM BENTON Titans.
Chaparral’s girls volleyball team had not lost a set in its last six matches, dating back to Sept. 19. However, the Wolverines lost two sets on Oct. 14 in a match against Parker rival Legend, but Chap still prevailed to come away with a 3-2 win after a dramatic 17-15 victory in the 15-point deciding fifth set. The win gave the Wolverines, ranked third in the final CHSAANow.com final 5A poll, the outright Continental League championship with one league game
still remaining. Chap is 9-0 in the league and has a 16-2 overall record. Legend slipped to 6-3 and 13-9 overall. “We hadn’t lost a set in a while,” said Chap coach Amanda West. “We haven’t seen a lot of competition — not that teams haven’t competed well. We haven’t seen a team like Legend that took us out of our system. We can compete in the hard building and we did that. “Both teams competed really well and kept making adjustments. This will help us down the road. It taught the players a lesson about high-level, high-stress games, so we’re excited to come out with a win.” Chap notched its 12th straight win with the conquest of Legend, and the Wolverines had to work hard to keep their winning
streak alive. Legend won the first and third sets (25-22 and 25-20) while Chap took the second and fourth by identical 25-17 scores in the match played before a capacity crowd at the Chaparral gym. In the fifth set, Legend held a couple early threepoint advantages, but with the score deadlocked at 15, Sophia Mason had a kill and Chap got the match set point on a mishit ball. Katie Dalton, a 5-foot-11 senior, had 29 kills and five blocks to pace the Wolverines. Mason finished with 15 kills and eight blocks. Ella Vogel had 23 digs and Macy Buso had 40 assists and seven blocks for Chap. “Katie Dalton is always a rock star for us,” added West. “We want to get her SEE VOLLEYBALL, P31
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Legend junior Ania Swartzendruber had 16 kills and 11 digs in the Oct 14 match against rival Chaparral. The Wolverines won the match, 3-2, and claimed the outright Continental League girls volleyball title. PHOTO BY JIM BENTON
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the ball when we can. My libero (Vogel) sees what they are doing, does the right thing every time and makes a lot of plays for us.” Junior Ania Swartzendruber led the Titans with 16 kills and also had 11 digs. Lilly Holmes led the team with 19 digs while Regan Kadel had
40 assists. “It was a great match,” said Legend coach Travis Underwood. “The girls executed our game plan and we knew it would be a match of energy, runs and crazy plays. We walked out with heads high knowing we pushed the top team in the state to five sets. Playing Chap is always a great atmosphere and with it being later in the season gives a great chance to experience playoff volleyball.”
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Cherry Creek quarterback Christian Hammond (1) was under pressure from the Arapahoe defense the entire game and was forced to scramble. Arapahoe notched a 13-10 win over the Bruins in the game played Oct. 15. PHOTO BY JIM BENTON
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what we deserved. “We have been banged up and our kids hung in there,” Logan added. We roughed the punter but we hung in there. We thought we would find a way to win the game. It was a big win for Arapahoe and we’ll find out who is able to play physically. We’ve been hit hard with injuries especially to running backs but I don’t want that to be the theme.” Cherry Creek, trailing by three points, held Arapahoe deep in the Warriors territory, forced a punt with 2:04 to play. However, the Bruins roughed the kicker to give Arapahoe a first down and the Warriors ran out the clock. Creek closes the season against Eaglecrest and Smoky Hill.
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Help Wanted Registered Occupational Therapist Full-Time Registered Occupational Therapist. OTR must have, or be eligible for appropriate Colorado licensure. Provide Pre-12 intervention, assessment, direct & indirect services just east of Denver on I-70, Bennett, Strasburg Byers & Kiowa areas. Support from an experienced COTA is available. Salary range for PhD: $47,000$60,300. Excellent benefits. Access to company vehicle or mileage reimbursement. To apply for this position, please complete the Certified Application for Employment available on the East Central BOCES website www.ecboces.org under “Jobs” on our website ecboces.org. EOE Questions contact Tracy at (719) 775-2342, ext. 101 or email tracyg@ ecboces.org
Drivers Wanted $1,000 Sign on bonus! We provide passengers with safe, reliable transportation and excellent customer service throughout the metro area. $17.00 per hour $1,000 Sign on Bonus Full benefits package & PTO Full-time or Part-time WWW.transdevna.com/careers Or 303-316-3829
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LEGITIMATE WORK AT HOME No Sales, no Investment, No Risk, Free training, Free website. Contact Susan at 303-646-4171 or fill out form at www.wisechoice4u.com Speech Language Pathologist Full-Time & Part-Time SpeechLanguage Pathologist or SLPA Positions. SLP CCC’s preferred but open to School Internships. Able to provide supervision for CFY hours. Join our dynamic, multidisciplinary team of professionals for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year. Administer assessments, provide direct, indirect & consultation services for students PreK-12th grades. Competitive salaries: SLP $42,000-$53,900 & SLPA- $33,000$44,200, both commensurate upon experience. Excellent benefits, including full health benefits & mileage reimbursement. Questions contact Tracy at (719) 775-2342, ext. 101. To apply for this position, please complete the Certified Application for Employment available on the East Central BOCES website www. ecboces.org under “Jobs”. EOE Sr. Site Reliability Engineer (FT; Multiple Openings) Job Location: Centennial, CO Requirements: MS or equiv. in Applied CS, IS, etc. + 2 yrs. exp. or BS + 5 yrs. exp. req’d. Exp. w/Python, Perl, PHP, Ruby, Java, Terraform, Cloudformation, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Docker, PaaS, AWS, GCP, open-source tech, cloud arch. & CI/CD req’d. Mail Resume: RingCentral, Inc. Attn: HR Dept. 20 Davis Drive Belmont, CA 94002
Applications Architect I Positions offered by Arrow Electronics Inc. (Centennial, CO). Dvlp native android mobile/web apps using Javascript front end tech & JavaSpring & Node JS tech for back end. Apply online: bit.ly/3BVNQiY
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WIDOWED MEN AND WOMEN OF AMERICA. A social club offering many exciting activities and life long friendships. Social hours for all areas of Metro Denver. Reopening Activities May 1st, 2021 Visit Widowedamerica.org for details In your area!
Men’s sweatshirts (branded NASCAR, Denver Broncos, Sturgis etc). $45 Nascar and $30for others or best offer Ladies Levi’s – brand new. Multiple sizes. $30/each Call 720-532-5257
AT&T Internet. Starting at $40/month w/12-mo agreement. 1 TB of data/ month. Ask how to bundle & SAVE! Geo & service restrictions apply. 1-888-796-8850
Antiques & Collectibles Light Oak Jacobian refractory dining set circa 1910. Expandable table, 6 mohair chairs, liquor & dining cabinets. Set is in good shape. Treasured highlight in formal dining room. Measurements, price and photos, email Tia.Kerry@ProtonMail. com for details. Private local seller. Other antique furniture too.
Arts & Crafts Christmas Bazaar The Elbert Woman’s Club is holding its Annual Christmas Bazaar at the historic Russell Gates Mercantile Building, 24223 Eccles St., Elbert, CO and the Elbert School, 24489 Main St., Elbert, CO on November 13, 2021 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Come and do your Christmas shopping with our vendors. Famous apple dumplings with caramel sauce will be available for purchase served both hot and frozen for taking home and fresh hot soup will be served from 10:30 am - 2:00 pm. If you are interested in being a vendor contact Margie @ 303-6184917.
Firewood
Split & Delivered $350 a cord Delivery $50. Stacking $50 Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173
Health & Beauty Stroke & Cardiovascular disease are leading causes of death according to the AHA. Screenings can provide peace of mind or early detection! Call Life Line Screening to schedule a screening. Special offer 5 screenings for $149. 1-833-549-4540
VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! 50 Generic Pills SPECIAL $99.00 FREE Shipping! 100% guaranteed. 24/7 CALL NOW! 888-445-5928 Hablamos Espanol
Household Goods Queen size weighted blanket $75. A ¾ bedframe for bad back. $75. Call 720-532-5257
Medical Attention oxygen therapy users! Inogen One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. Free info kit. Call 877-929-9587
Miscellaneous NEW AUTHORS WANTED! Page Publishing will help you self-publish your book. Free author submission kit! Limited offer! 866-951-7214
Family in Christ Church
13th Annual (Take Two) 70+ Vendors & FREE Raffle! Friday, October 22nd, 10am-4pm & Saturday, October 23rd, 9am-3pm 11355 N. Sheridan Blvd., Westminster Admission: FREE Suggested donation: Nonperishable food item(s) for Growing Home Food Pantry. Little Bear Cafe and Cookie Walk Supports our Nursery & Children’s Ministries. Jeffco Health Dept: Masks Strongly Encouraged Regardless of Vaccination Status
DENTAL INSURANCE - Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Covers 350 procedures. Real insurance - not a discount plan. Get your free dental info kit! 1-888-623-3036 www.dental50plus.com/58 #6258.
Scrap Metal, Batteries, Appliances, Wiring, Scrap Plumbing/Heating, Cars/Parts, Clean out Garages/Yards, Rake, Yard work done w/chainsaw, Certified Auto Mechanical / Body Work & paint available Also can do inside or outside cleaning 303-647-2475 / 720-323-2173
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HOME BREAK-INS take less than 60 SECONDS. Don’t wait! Protect your family, your home, your assets NOW for as little as 70¢ a day! Call 866-409-0308 Baldwin Hamilton (taller than a spinet: lower than an upright) walnut piano and bench. It has been used very little and is in good condition, but it needs tuning, which is best done after moving. The bench, containing sheet music and books, has a beautiful needlepoint cushion. The asking price is reduced to $600.00 cash.
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HIRING NOW The Pioneer Review, Philip, SD, is hiring two positions, News Reporter/Editor and Pressman. Thrive in the relaxed atmosphere of Western South Dakota. $1,000 moving bonus available. To inquire, call 606.859.2516 or send cover letter and resume to don@pioneer-review.com - beau@pioneer-review.com
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Miscellaneous
Dogs
Long distance moving: Call for a free quote from America’s Most Trusted Interstate Movers. Let us take the stress out of moving! Speak to a relocation specialist 888-721-2194 DIRECTV NOW. No Satellite. $40/ mo. 65 Channels. Stream news, life events, sports & on demand titles. No contract/commitment. CALL 1-866-825-6523 HughesNet Satellite Internet – Finally, super-fast internet no matter where you live. 25 Mbps just $59.99/mo! Un-limited Data is Here. Stream Video. Bundle TV & Internet. Free Installation. Call 866-499-0141
!!OLD GUITARS WANTED!! GIBSON, FENDER, MARTIN, Etc. 1930’s to 1980’s. TOP DOLLAR PAID. CALL TOLL FREE 1-866-4338277 BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & Military Discounts available. Call: 855-761-1725
Wanted to Buy Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 I BUY OLD/VINTAGE CHRISTMAS DECOR! If you are purging I am buying. Happy to dig in closets, sheds, basements Call or text Lisa B. 720-838-4549
Doodle Puppies
Golden Doodles and Bernedoodles Home-Raised Heath Tested and Guaranteed Standard and Mini Size available Schedule a visit today! (970)215-6860 www.puppylovedoodles.com
Autos for Sale
1988 Nissan 300ZX 2+2, 89,000 orginal miles, second owner, excellent condition. Has new tires, timing chain, new spark plugs, new stereo. Has been garage for 4 years, runs great, comes with car cover. Asking $12,000. Price is negotiable. Please call 303-688-4173, can text pictures to you.
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Cash for all Vehicles! Cars, Trucks, Vans, SUV’s Any condition • Running or not No title OK • Free towing
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INOGEN PORTABLE OXYGEN Portable Oxygen Concetrator May be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with the compact design and long-lasting battery of Inogen One. Free information Kit! Call 855-955-4723
Call Mary Anne at 303-770-6770. Update your home with beautiful new blinds & shades. Free in-home estimates make it convenient to shop from home. Professional installation. Top quality - Made in the USA. Free consultation: 877-212-7578. Ask about our specials!
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Full Service Saving THOUSANDS $$$
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303-875-7271 • allisonfultoncares@yahoo.com Automotive
For all your diesel repair needs Offering a full service fuel shop specializing in:
Turbos • Injection pumps • Injector testing/rebuild & Drive-in repair shop specializing in:
Light to medium duty trucks and equipment
PRO FORM CONCRETE We do driveways, garage floors, walkways, front porches, steps, back patios, and always provide free estimates. Fully insured, local and perform quality work.
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TLLC Concrete Ty Barrett
Bathroom Remodeling Made Easy! Call us today, for a free design consultation.
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Time To the Check Furnaces & Boilers Serving Front Range since 1955 Serving the Front Range since 1955 Furnaces • Boilers • Water Heaters Rooftop • Mobile Water HeatersHVAC • Rooftop HVAC •Furnaces Commercial Commercial Residential • Install •• Residential Repair • Replace Install Inspections • Repair • Replace Free Furnace & A/C Startups
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We look forward to speaking with you! Carpentry Contractor for Hire
Dewhurst Construction Paul Dewhurst Owner In business since 1988 Licensed & Insured Additions, basements, decks, patio covers, garages, custom homes & much more! All your general carpentry needs! One call to Paul does it all! Your satisfaction is my goal! Call today for a free estimate!
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Electricians
Affordable Electrician
Handyman
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JIM 303.818.6319
Over 25 years experience
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Cowboy Fencing is a full service fence & gate company installing fences in Colorado for 23 6 years. Residential/Commercial/ Farm & Ranch Fencing Low rates, Free estimates
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’s DeSpain HOME SOLUTIONS
Solving All your Remodeling & Repair Problems – Just Ask!
DEPENDABLE, RELIABLE SERVICE Over 30 Years Experience Licensed & Insured
Eric DeSpain 303-840-1874 Hauling Service
Cut Rate Hauling Trash / Rubbish / Debris and Junk Removal Professional and Reliable Year Round Service Rubin (720)434-8042 Kerwin (720) 519-5559
Lawn/Garden Services Personal Garden Service. Yard & garden maintenance, preparation, cleanup (weeding, bush trimming, etc). Year-round service. Joe Marino 303-961-1495. Mornings Home Number 303-621-1121.
PROFESSIONAL OUTDOOR SERVICES TREES/ SHRUBS TRIMMED Planted, Trimmed & Removal • Sod Work • Rock & Block Walls • Sprinklers • Aeration • Stumps Ground • Mulch
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DICK 303-783-9000 Alpine Landscape Management Aerate, Fertilize, Fall Clean-up, Snow Removal, Trim Bushes & Small Trees, Senior Discounts
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Plumbing
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M4 ROOFING
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RAKING LEAVES FERTILIZING I have all my own equipment. In business since 1991. Serving Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Parker and Centennial
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Sprinklers
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• Gutter Clean ups $40 • Fertilization $30 • Fence Repair & Painting • Aerations $40 • Fence Posts $140/each • Power wash decks & houses • Clean Up / Tree service • Garage Doors • Interior/Exterior Painting • Licensed Plumber
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Creek’s Batmunkh, team win over Valor at tennis tourney BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Cherry Creek’s Matt Batmunkh won the No. 2 singles match against Valor Christian’s Drew Schell at the 5A boys tennis state tournament at Gates Tennis Center in Denver Oct. 16, winning 6-2, 6-2. The Creek team pulled away from Valor at the tournament to claim the team championship, which was the 44th state boys tennis crown in school history for the Bruins. Greenwood Village’s Creek, which was tied with Highlands Ranch’s Valor heading into the Oct. 16 finals, had 85 points compared to 79 for the Eagles.
Drew Schell of Valor Christian was the No. 2 singles state runner-up after he lost 6-2, 6-2 to Cherry Creek’s Matt Batmunkh in the Oct. 16 finals. Cherry Creek pulled away from Valor on the final day of the state meet to win with 85 points while the Eagles finished with 79.
Cherry Creek’s Matt Batmunkh hits a backhand return in the No. 2 singles Class 5A championship match against PHOTOS BY JIM BENTON Valor Christian’s Drew Schell. Batmunkh won the title with a 6-2, 6-2 conquest of Schell.
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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Commissioner’s Proceedings September 2021 Vendor Name 3M COMPANY 53 CORPORATION LLC ABSOLUTE GRAPHICS INC ACOMA LOCK AND SECURITY ACORN PETROLEUM INC ADAMS, CLAY ADAMS, JOHN ADAMS, MIKE ADAMSON POLICE PRODUCTS ADAPTIVE INTERVENTIONS ADVANCED PROPERTY MAINTENANCE INC AG WASSENAAR INC AGGIE VET AND FARRIER SERVICES
Total Description $2,550.75 12,635.00 3,066.25 30.00 159,161.87 80.00 48.00 440.80 18,980.00 14,236.67 5,066.24 30,984.00 1,350.00
AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES AGING RESOURCES OF DOUGLAS COUNTY ALCOHOL MONITORING SYSTEMS INC ALFRED BENESCH & COMPANY ALL ACCESS INC ALL ANIMAL RECOVERY ALLEN, KRISTINE ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES INC ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES ALTITUDE SIGNAL LLC AMAILCO INC AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION AMERICAN TARGET COMPANY AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION AMICH AND JENKS INC AMPIO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
51,665.98 18,854.65 2,321.00 14,644.00 6,452.81 4,000.00 187.00 6,237.68 88,214.24 5,824.00 1,080.22 446.00 1,360.00 2,815.00 250.00 15,746.15
ANDERSON, DORIS ANGEL ARMOR APARTMENT ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN DENVER APDC COLORADO LANGUAGE CONNECTION APONTE PUBLIC AFFAIRS INC APPLEGATE GROUP INC APPLIED CONTROL EQUIPMENT
206.86 1,610.52 695.00 707.55 2,081.25 375.00 5,557.86
Books & Subscription Translation Services Lobbying Services Professional Services Business Personal Property Tax Rebate 4,654.01 Legal Services 141.50 Process Service Fees
ARAPAHOE COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES ARAPAHOE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARAPAHOE/DOUGLAS WORKS WORKFORCE CENTER ARMOR CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES ARMORED KNIGHTS INC ASA PROCESS SERVICE ASCENT CLASSICAL ACADEMY ATTWOOD PUBLIC AFFAIRS AUBURN VENTURES LP AUTOMATED BUILDING SOLUTIONS AXIOM HUMAN RESOURCE SOLUTIONS AZTEC CONSULTANTS INC AZTEC SURVEYING AND LOCATING INC B3 SEDALIA LLC BABAS, CHRISTOPHER BACA III, PAUL E BARBOUR, HANNAH NICHOLE BARTLETT, MICHELLE (PETTY CASH)
9,660.89 48,760.60 1,802.60 235.00 16,686.27 6,250.00 912.00 897.26 171.10 5,110.00 1,710.00 5,000.00 420.89 183.00 770.56 174.00
BASELINE ASSOCIATES INC BATES, DOROTHY J BATTERIES PLUS LLC BECKETT, NICOLE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSULTANTS INC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP BEMAS CONSTRUCTION INC BENT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE BEYOND TECHNOLOGY INC BIELANSKI, ALLAN BLACK HILLS ENERGY BOB BARKER COMPANY BOND, KEVIN BONNEVILLE INTERNATIONAL BOULTER, DAISY I BOY SCOUT TROOP #261 BRAINCODE CENTERS BRANCH INTERPRETING ALLIANCE LLC
1,890.00 120.00 393.12 117.93 270.00 75.00 2,500.00 36.06 804.28 63.81 14,453.05 476.05 228.48 4,710.00 233.12 100.00 5,178.00 1,347.50
BRANNAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
25,489.21
BREAK THROUGHS INC BRIDGEVIEW IT INC BRONNER, LORA BROOKFIELD MANAGEMENT LLC BRUNER, BARRY BRUNER, BROOKE BRYANT, PAUL A & GABRIELLE E BUCHANAN, DAVID BURNS FIGA & WILL PC BUTTERFIELD, MICHAEL BUZO-SANCHEZ, THOMAS CANTU, TARA CAPITOL HILL HOTEL CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION CARDEL HOMES US LP CAREY, JILL CARING COMMUNITIES OF COLORADO CARSON, AMY CARTEGRAPH SYSTEMS LLC
Sign Parts & Supplies Miller Ponds Improvements Clothing & Uniforms Operating Supplies Fleet Tanks Fuel Hometown Rodeo Payout 2021 Hometown Rodeo Payout 2021 Travel Expense Firearms/Tasers & Accessories Mental Health Services Repair & Maintenance Service 2021 Pavement Condition Data Collection County Fair Services/Fair Show Management Aggregate Products Senior Services Grant Alcohol Monitoring Fees Bayou Gulch Repairs Audio Video Support Fairgrounds Purchased Services Travel Expense Liability Insurance Security Services Traffic Signal Parts Service Contracts Professional Membership & Licenses Firearm Supplies Building/Land Lease/Rent Professional Services Business Personal Property Tax Rebate Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Clothing & Uniforms
7,955.00 7,077.00 43.95 2,500.00 24.00 24.00 1,565.58 2,500.00 637.50 695.00 917.00 100.00 18,570.15 1,816.00 12,508.19 37.61 46,803.00 174.94 159,525.23
CASI COLORADO ASPHALT SERVICES 4,213.60 CASTILLO, MARIA 371.00 CASTLE ROCK CHEVROLET BUICK GMC 6,552.96 CASTLE ROCK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM 1,201.90 CASTLE ROCK DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION 882.63 CASTLE ROCK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL 66.70 CASTLE ROCK FORD 1,828.93 CASTLE ROCK HOME CARE INC 8,648.00 CASTLE ROCK SENIOR CENTER 7,779.00 CASTLE ROCK STAR CLEANERS 530.60 CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CENTRAL COLORADO 278,584.56 CCMSI 5,195.54 CEMEX MATERIALS INC 6,133.07 CENTRAL SALT LLC 2,075.99 CENTURY LINK 18,044.77 CERTA PRO PAINTERS 15,551.03 CERTIFIED BUSINESS SERVICES 1,432.98 CGRS INC 27,153.00 CHAPMAN, DOUG 41.33 CHARRY, JORGE A 2,847.00 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC 45,654.31 CHATO’S CONCRETE LLC
65,000.00
CHATO’S CONCRETE LLC CHOLEZ, BRIAN C CHURCH OF THE ROCK
671,284.29 380.00 1,870.20
Case Management Medical, Dental & Vet Services Armored Car Services Process Service Fees School Safety Lobbying Services Transportation Services Grant Service Contracts - Monthly Automation Computer Supplies Road Repair & Maintenance Utility Locating Services Escrow Payable Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Travel Expense Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder County Fair Services/Fair Show Management Recruitment Costs Fair Judges/Referees Fees Traffic-School Flasher Parts Travel Expense Mental Health Services UA Testing Escrow Payable Process Service Fees Computer Supplies Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Utilities/Gas Prisoner Maintenance Supplies Travel Expense Fair Marketing & Sponsorship Fair Judges/Referees Fees Security Deposit Refund-Fairground Mental Health Services County Fair Services/Fair Show Management Centennial Water Relocation for US 85 Conference, Seminar, Training Fees Contract Work Employee Recognition Supplies Escrow Payable County Fair Awards/Fair Rodeo County Fair Awards/Fair Rodeo Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Escrow Payable Legal Services Tuition Reimbursement Professional Membership & Licenses Fair Judges/Referees Fees Travel Expense Software/License Renewal Escrow Payable Travel Expense Mental Health Services Travel Expense Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Asphalt & Asphalt Filler Security Deposit Refund-Fairground Equipment & Motor Vehicle Parts Equipment & Motor Vehicle Parts Newspaper Notices/Advertising Metro Area Meeting Expense Equipment & Motor Vehicle Parts Senior Services Grant Senior Services Grant County Fair Service/Fair Administration Emergency Rent Assistance Funding Workers Compensation Claims Aggregate Products Salt & Other Ice Removal Telephone/Communications Paint Fairgrounds Buildings Office Supplies Service Contracts Conference, Seminar, Training Fees Instructor Travel & Fee Business Personal Property Tax Rebate Business Center Drive Reconstruction Project Sidewalk Repair Projects Travel Expense Temporary Assistance for Needy
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CINTAS CORPORATION 686.48 CINTAS CORPORATION 4,773.00 CITY AND COUNTY OF BROOMFIELD 42.00 CITY OF AURORA 9,511.95 CITY OF AURORA 54,385.61 CITY OF CASTLE PINES 191,733.51 CITY OF LITTLETON 4,413.98 CITY OF LONE TREE 193,761.82 CIVITAS LLC 5,400.00 CL CLARKE INC 13,312.75 CLARKSON, COREY 237.46 CLASSICAL HORSE CLUB 284.49 COLORADO AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION 500.00 COLORADO ASPHALT PAVEMENT 675.00 COLORADO BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 12,082.50 COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA 6,700.84 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT 789.00 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 5,260.00 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 3,294,720.57 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22,812.00 COLORADO DOORWAYS INC 6,043.68 COLORADO EVENT TRAFFIC LLC 19,212.28 COLORADO PAINT COMPANY 53,570.00 COLORADO SEAMLESS SYSTEMS INC 4,105.00 COLORADO SECRETARY OF STATE 2.50 COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 247,915.84 COLUMBINE PAPER & MAINTENANCE 14.23 COMPASSCOM SOFTWARE CORPORATION 1,402.63 COMPUTRONIX INC 21,750.00 CONSOR ENGINEERS LLC 13,500.55 CONVERGEONE INC 2,651.16 COPELAND PRECAST INC 450.00 COPLAND, ANDREW 73.56 CORDANT HEALTH SOLUTIONS 31.60 CORE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE 142,094.98 CORE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE 14,710.00 COUNTRY CLUB AT CASTLE PINES 47,847.00 COUNTY SHERIFF’S OF COLORADO 1,125.00 COYHIS, BRIANNA 100.00 CRISIS CENTER 10,284.43 CRITTON, JASON 96.00 CRITTON, MACK 7.00 CROWELL, SUSAN 69.69 CRYSTAL VALLEY RECOVER ACQUISITION 48,518.80 CSST SOFTWARE LLC 14,895.80 CWYNER, DAVID 2,500.00 DAMISCH, TOBY 92.07 DAVID EVANS & ASSOCIATES INC 5,376.00 DAVIES, CARLA ANNETTE 47.04 DAWN B HOLMES INC 23,700.00 DEFIANCE COUNTY 9.00 DENOVO VENTURES LLC 15,000.00 DENVER METRO PROTECTIVE SERVICES 13,722.25 DENVER SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT 62.20 DETOMA, WILLIAM 65.46 DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH PARTNERS INC 1,950.00 DEVELOPMENTAL PATHWAYS INC 40,283.11 DEW, FADE NICHOLAS 159.01 DISTRICT ATTORNEY, 18TH DISTRICT 716,776.08 DNA DIAGNOSTICS CENTER INC 145.00 DOUGLAS COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION 8,977.50 DOUGLAS COUNTY INMATE WELFARE ACCOUNT 2,348.75 DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF 76.00 DOVE CREEK FORESTRY 20,205.00 DOW-PETERSON, AVA 72.00 DR BRENNA TINDALL & ASSOCIATES 750.00 DS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING INC 600.00 DUCKS UNLIMITED INC 65.00 DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE 18,422.00 DYCK, DAINNA J 206.75 DYER-JONES, LARA 163.30 EAN SERVICES LLC 761.72 311,564.68 ECI SITE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ECONOLITE CONTROL PRODUCTS INC 12,166.75 EICH, BRIAN 380.00 EICHER, ABBEY 168.83 EJ USA INC 1,121.90 ELITE INDUSTRIES INC 138,413.58 ELZI, DAWN 380.00 EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL DENVER 21,666.00 EMPLOYMENT MATTERS LLC 8,510.00 ENVISION IT PARTNERS 2,488.00 ESKER SOFTWARE INC 1,574.00 FEDEX 32.13 FEDEX OFFICE 1,263.44 FELSBURG, HOLT AND ULLEVIG 80,868.75 FIRE ALARM SERVICES INC 14,775.00 FIRESIDE MASONRY & CONSTRUCTION 21,482.50 FLOOD, MICHAEL 92.50 FLOORZ LLLP 5,940.00 FOREMAN, JOEL 32.28 FREDERICKS, FRANK 234.40 FREEMAN, ALEXANDRA 68.75 FRENCH, JA’DAE 184.52 FRONT RANGE DUCT CLEANING 1,325.00 FRONT RANGE KUBOTA 2,759.00 FRONT RANGE THEATRE COMPANY 900.00 FUNNELLICIOUS INC 100.00 FURNITURE WORKS MANUFACTURING COMPANY 6,526.02 GABE, DEMAREE GADZIALA, CAMILLE GALASSO, MONIQUE & ANGELO D GALLS LLC GASPER, PARKER GENEVISH, IAN GEOSHACK GLOBAL PAYMENTS DIRECT GMCO CORPORATION GOLD SPUR PRODUCTIONS LLC GOUDY, MALISA GOVCONNECTION INC GRAINGER GRANITE SEED AND EROSION CONTROL GREENFIELD, JUDY GROTH, AUSTIN GROUND ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS INC GROUND ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS INC GULIZIA, KARLA HAAS, ESTHER HALAU KALAMA HAMILTON, JEFFREY A HARBOUR, RICHARD HARPER, TRACY J HARTUNG, RICHARD LEIGH HASWELL, LAURA HAWKSWORTH, MARKEE HAY CO LLC
176.00 452.48 342.18 15,776.17 92.00 2,904.00 390.75 2,498.11 68,045.00 1,500.00 89.18 121,242.60 170.19 405.00 247.50 188.25 51,778.75 742.50 28.66 209.60 200.00 337.50 31.36 2,180.02 152.72 150.00 40.00 1,379.00
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Families CPR Training Service Contracts Process Service Fees Contributions Due to Aurora - MV License Fee Due to Castle Pines - MV License Due to Littleton - MV License Due to Lone Tree - MV License Professional Services Professional Services Travel Expense Facilities Use Fees Contributions Conference, Seminar, Training Fees Due to CBI - Concealed Handgun Newspaper Notices/Advertising Due to State-Marriage License Due to State-Marriage License Due to State - MV Due to State - eRecording Repair & Maintenance Supplies County Fair Service/Fair Administration Paint & Road Striping Repairs & Maintenance Elections Due to State-Voter Confidentiality 1st and 2nd Quarter 2021 Salaries Janitorial Supplies Telephone/Communications POSSE Licenses Traffic Signals - Engineering Software/Hardware Support Construction/Maintenance Materials Meeting Expense Medical, Dental & Vet Services Electric Escrow Payable Escrow Payable Operating Supplies Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Reimbursement for Community Services County Fair Awards/Fair Rodeo County Fair Awards/Fair Rodeo Operating Supplies Escrow Payable Computer Software Escrow Payable Metro Area Meeting Expense ITS Infrastructure Study Metro Area Meeting Expense Medical, Dental & Vet Services Process Service Fees Software/Hardware Support County Fair Service/Fair Admin Process Service Fees Employee Recognition Supplies 1st Quarter 2021 Economic Report Mill Levy Distribution Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Legal Services Professional Services Security Services Professional Services/Booking Fees Process Service Fees Sandstone Ranch Fire Treatment County Fair Awards/Fair Rodeo Case Management Other Professional Services Security Deposit Refund-Fairground Purchased Services Travel Expense Travel Expense Instructor Travel East West Trail Traffic Signal Parts Travel Expense Travel Expense Construction/Maintenance Materials Entertainment District Trail Travel Expense Student Travel Other Training Services Software/Hardware Support Software/Hardware Support Postage & Delivery Service Printing/Copying/Reports Road-Street Drainage-Engineering Repair & Maintenance Service Repair & Maintenance Service Travel Expense Carpet Replacement - Elections Travel Expense Travel Expense Travel Expense Travel Expense Repair & Maintenance Service Equipment & Motor Vehicle Parts Video Talent Security Deposit Refund-Fairground Business Personal Property Tax Rebate Travel Expense Travel Expense Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Clothing & Uniforms County Fair Awards/Fair Rodeo Travel Expense Construction/Maintenance Materials County Fair Service/Fair Rodeo Ticket Surcharge Aggregate Products Fair Marketing & Sponsorship Travel Expense Computer Supplies Operating Supplies Operating Supplies Professional Services Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Construction Inspection Services Road Repair & Maintenance Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Fair Judges/Referees Fees Security Deposit Refund-Fairground Purchased Services Travel Expense Instructor Travel & Fee Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Fair Judges/Referees Fees County Fair Awards/Fair Rodeo Repair & Maintenance Supplies
HAYWARD, LAWRENCE R & JEANETTE M HBS HDR ENGINEERING INC HEALTH ADVOCATE SOLUTIONS INC HEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES HEALTHCARE MEDICAL WASTE SERVICES LLC HEALTHCARE SECURITY SERVICES INC HELP & HOPE CENTER
230.79 184.00 12,664.11 2,562.00 10,958.75 272.50 27,271.00 3,782.58
HICO DISTRIBUTING OF COLORADO INC 18.00 HIGHLANDS RANCH METRO DISTRICTS 13,618.40 HINES, SHARON L 133.77 HIRERIGHT LLC 2,331.49 HOBBS, NATALIE 14.00 HODITS, SARAH 148.96 HOFFMAN, DARCY 650.00 HOLLAND CONCESSIONS LLC 100.00 HOME CARE ASSISTANCE OF DOUGLAS COUNTY 1,418.25 HOUSTON, DOUG & KEMIE 2,500.00 HR GREEN INC 555.00 HUDICK EXCAVATING INC 9,964.00 HUDICK EXCAVATING INC 189,965.63 HUDSPETH & ASSOCIATES INC 5,390.00 HUERTA, JENNIFER M 211.57 HUMANE SOCIETY OF PIKES PEAK 34,975.00 HUNTER, TIMOTHY J & CHRISTINE S 1,640.12 HW HOUSTON CONSTRUCTION LLC 75,525.00 ID EDGE INC 4,502.90 IMS PRINTING & SIGNS 114.01 INWARD BOUND LLC 320.00 J BROWER PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES & CONSULTING 90.00 J P MORGAN CHASE BANK 784,568.46 JARVI, KENNETH TERHO 1,731.43 JAY DEE CLEANING & RESTORATION INC 3,722.00 JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES JESSEE, BRAD JOB STORE INC, THE JOHNSON, JOI JOHNSON, JUSTIN JON P DICKEY LLC JONES, CHRISTOPHER O K-9 SERVICES LLC KAHAN, LIONEL KALIHER, MEGHAN KANE, MARIA K KB HOME COLORADO INC KEITH, JIM KENNEDY - COLORADO LLC KIDS ‘N HORSES KIEWIT INFRASTRUCTURE COMPANY KLEEN TECH SERVICES LLC KNOTH III, JOHN F KOIS BROTHERS EQUIPMENT COMPANY KUBL GROUP LLC
3,908.40 21.28 2,628.60 150.64 48.00 9,370.00 312.45 18,000.00 137.50 310.80 68.80 2,500.00 1,600.00 14,184.55 264.00 20,741.76 34,613.00 239.88 23,188.48 155,365.00
Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Waste Disposal Services Road-Street Drainage-Engineering Advocacy Fees Mental Health Services Biohazard Waste Removal Security Equipment Reimbursement for Community Services Office Supplies Water & Sewer Travel Expense Recruitment Costs County Fair Awards/Fair Rodeo Travel Expense Veteran Affairs Stipend Security Deposit Refund-Fairground Senior Services Grant Escrow Payable Professional Services Escrow Payable Waterton Road Project Escrow Payable Travel Expense Animal Control Services Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Greenland Post Office Stabilization Operating Supplies Operating Supplies Professional Services Mental Health Services PCard Purchases 08/05/21-09/04/21 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Repairs & Maintenance Facilities Main Foster Care Collaborative Travel Expense Contract Work Travel Expense County Fair Awards/Fair Rodeo Roofing Inspections Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Animals & Livestock Travel Expense Travel Expense Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Escrow Payable Instructor Fee Building/Land Lease/Rent Security Deposit Refund-Fairground Asphalt & Asphalt Filler County Wide Janitorial Services Travel Expense Equipment & Motor Vehicle Parts Security System Hardware/Software Upgrade Road Repair & Maintenance Escrow Payable Travel Expense Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Wellness Program Vehicle Accessories Repair & Maintenance Service Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder
LAMB-STAR ENGINEERING LLC 1,463.60 LANCE JOHNSON CONSTRUCTION 2,500.00 LEE, MICHAEL 412.13 LESA DAVIS POLSINELLI PC 15.00 LIFEHEALTH 2,088.00 LIGHTING ACCESSORY & WARNING SYSTEMS 21,916.52 LILEY FISHERIES AND AQUATIC CONSULTING 675.00 LING, IRA & JENNIFER 655.96 LITIGATION SERVICES & TECHNOLOGIES OF NEVADA LLC 501.38 Legal Services LIVING CENTER LLC 520.00 Medical, Dental & Vet Services LOCLYZ MEDIA SERVICES 2,906.25 Digital Media Services LONG, BENJAMIN C 213.50 Travel Expense LONG, PAT 414.41 Travel Expense LOU, XIAOZHUANG 126.28 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder LOUVIERS WATER & SANITATION 3,100.00 Repair & Maintenance Service LOUVIERS WATER & SANITATION 13,258.37 Water & Sewer LOVEGROVE, JESSE 26.66 Travel Expense LOWE, JAMES E 440.80 Travel Expense LOWERY PROPERTY ADVISORS LLC 70.00 Professional Services LUCIER, ROBERT B 376.92 Software/Hardware Support LUMIN8 TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGIES LLC 1,368.00 Traffic Signal Maintenance LYTLE WATER SOLUTIONS LLC 643.50 Water Consulting Services MAC ‘N NOODLES LLC 110.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground MACDONALD, ALYSSA 157.00 County Fair Awards/Fair Rodeo MADISON INDUSTRIES INC OF GEORGIA 12,399.75 Insurance Claims MAES, CHRIS D 650.00 Veteran Affairs Stipend MANCILLAS, AURELIO & EDEN SILVA 371.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground MANNA RESOURCE CENTER 286,040.53 Emergency Rent Assistance Funding MAPLE STAR COLORADO INC 6,793.00 Other Professional Services MARQUEZ, RYAN J 203.62 Travel Expense MARSHALL, THOMAS MICHAEL 478.16 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder MARTINEZ, ALEXIS 5.82 Travel Expense MASTER MAGNETICS INC 2,607.73 Business Personal Property Tax Rebate MASTER’S TOUCH, THE 1,348.45 Postage & Delivery Service MCARTHUR, ROBERT W 789.60 Tuition Reimbursement MCCARTY LAND & WATER VALUATION INC 2,125.00 Conservation Easement Consultation MCCLARD, LEETA 380.00 Travel Expense MCGOWAN, MADISON 100.00 Fair Judges/Referees Fees MCMORRIS, KIRA 322.50 Travel Expense MEADE, ALEXANDER 1,117.22 Insurance Claims-Liability MEIDLINGER, PAUL 635.48 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder MERIDIAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT 814.41 Water & Sewer MERIDIAN TITLE & ESCROW LLC 10.00 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder METROPOLITAN DENVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 12,500.00 Professional Membership & Licenses MGT OF AMERICA CONSULTING LLC 7,935.00 Cost Allocation Plans MICKAEL, NAGI 146.77 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder MILLER WENHOLD CAPITOL 9,166.66 Lobbying Services MILLS, DEBORAH M 200.00 County Fair Supplies MOBILE RECORD SHREDDERS 2,538.00 Waste Disposal Services MOLLERUD, AUSRA 1,652.00 Conference, Seminar, Training Fees MORTENSEN MOUNTAIN LLC 600.00 Waste Disposal Services MOTHERS OF MULTIPLES SOCIETY 535.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC 5,783.00 Communication Equipment MOUNTAIN VIEW ELECTRIC INC 683.04 Utilities/Electric MOYERS, ANN 460.88 Travel Expense MTM RECOGNITION 2,463.38 Recognition Programs MULLER ENGINEERING COMPANY INC 45,412.50 Perry Park Road Design MURGEL, JOHN LOUIS 85.00 Fair Judges/Referees Fees NARANJO CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS INC 2,500.00 Escrow Payable NARBER, ZACHARY E 103.02 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION INC 12,543.00 Electrical Installation/Repairs NELSON APPRAISAL & CONSULTING LLC 1,200.00 Professional Services NET TRANSCRIPTS INC 472.52 Professional Services NMS LABS 4,928.00 Forensic Testing OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CENTERS OF THE SOUTHWEST 6,555.00 Medical Supplies OLDCASTLE INFRASTRUCTURE 16,200.00 Construction/Maintenance Materials OLINGER, ANDREWS 200.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground OLIVER, R KELLY 161.13 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder ORIGINAL BY GREEKS LLC 100.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground ORMSBEE, SONIA 137.85 Travel Expense Continued to Next Page 939883
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Public Notices Legals City and County Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE CONCERNING DOUGLAS COUNTY’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2020 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) Douglas County has prepared an update to the 2020 program year Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), which evaluates overall progress in addressing CDBG priorities and specific objectives identified in the 2014-2018 Douglas County Consolidated Plan and 2015 Annual Action Plan. This report summarizes project accomplishments and provides a financial summary of the active CDBG programs. The County invites public review of this document beginning October 22, 2021 through November 4, 2021. The CAPER is submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in accordance with program regulations. Hard copies of the report are available at Douglas County offices, 100 Third St., Castle Rock, Douglas County Libraries, or online at www. douglas.co.us/cdbg/whats-new/. Reasonable accommodations can be provided to individuals with disabilities or those who do not speak English to ensure meaningful review of this document. Versions of the CAPER in Spanish or other languages are available upon request. Arrangements for accommodations are to be made in advance and may include the use of interpreters as needed. Translations, interpreters or special needs accommodations can be provided with five-days advance notice by contacting Tina Dill, Douglas County Department of Community Development at 303-814-4380 or tdill@douglas.co.us. Persons in need of information for the hearing impaired may call the TTY number at 303-663-7791. To provide comments on the CAPER use the contact information above, or mail written comments to 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Legal Notice No. 939895 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Bids and Settlements Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #036-21 FACILITY FIRE PREVENTION EQUIPMENT INSPECTION The Facilities, Fleet & Emergency Support Services Department of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible qualified firms for the provision of a complete Facility Fire Prevention Equipment Inspection Program, for specified County Government buildings. The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or
printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses. Bid responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 036-21, Facility Fire Prevention Equipment Inspection” 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 Monday, November 8, 2021 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder. Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-6607434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No. 939880 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #037-21 ATM MACHINES/SERVICES The Facilities, Fleet & Emergency Support Services Department of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible qualified firms for the provision of providing, installing, maintaining, and servicing ATM machines located at County facilities in and around Castle Rock, Colorado. The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses. Bid responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 037-21, ATM Machines/Services” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 2:00pm on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time
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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. 939897 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #038-21 SECURE CONTAINERS and DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION The Facilities, Fleet & Emergency Support Services Department of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible qualified firms for the provision of Secure Containers and Document Destruction, as specified. The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses. Bid responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 038-21, Secure Containers and Document Destruction” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 3:00pm on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder. Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-6607434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No. 939898 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #035-21 SEMI-ANNUAL MAINTENANCE for UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS) The Facilities, Fleet & Emergency Support Services Department of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible qualified firms for the provision of services related to full-service (with parts) Semi-Annual Maintenance for the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) at various County building locations, as specified. The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses. Bid responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 035-21, UPS Maintenance” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 3:00pm on Thursday, November 4, 2021 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder.
RYDERS PUBLIC SAFETY LLC 1,413.95 SAFETY AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY 103.14 SAFEWARE INC 580.32 SANCHEZ, SHAWN 176.00 SANDOVAL ELEVATOR COMPANY LLC 2,490.00 SAVIO HOUSE 1,584.28 SCHEUBER & DARDEN ARCHITECTS 11,930.00 S-COMM FIBER INC 7,482.00 SEDALIA LANDFILL 592.80 SEDAM, PENNY 12,002.07 SELLAM, SADIE 507.57 SGS NORTH AMERICA 127.42 SHARRETT, JENNIFER 159.04 SHEA HOMES LP 1,736.27 SHELDON, CYNTHIA ANN 348.55 SHILOH HOUSE 47,203.70 SHORT, LUKE C 100.00 SIMONICH JR, ROBERT L 440.80 SIRIUS COMPUTER SOLUTIONS INC 145,370.05 SMITH, DEANNA 232.19 SOCAL MONDIORING 120.00 SONESTA SELECT CAMARILLO 4,920.00 SOURCE OFFICE PRODUCTS 825.67 SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE AUTHORITY 601.52 SOUTHLAND MEDICAL LLC 529.14 SPENCE, JASON 380.00 SPRADLIN PRINTING INC 5,133.00 SPURLOCK, ANTHONY G. 329.80 SSU PROCESS SERVING INVESTIGATIONS 40.00 STAIRS, SAMANTHA 187.00 STATE OF COLORADO 8,452.25 STERLING RANCH DEVELOPMENT COMPANY 136,920.00 STICKY FEET FLOOR FINISHING LLC 1,443.90 STOLFUS & ASSOCIATES 5,675.00 STONE SECURITY 2,315.70 STONEGATE VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT 22,506.61 SUCH, SCOTT 140.12 SUMMIT PATHOLOGY 328.92 SUNSTATE EQUIPMENT CO LLC 87.60 SYMBOL ARTS 3,908.25 T & A ROPING 3,750.00 TACOS WITH ALTITUDE 100.00 TACTICAL & SURVIVAL SPECIALTIES INC 238.70 TAPCO 233.26 TAYLOR, TROY 100.00 TECHNO RESCUE LLC 13,920.12 TERRACARE ASSOCIATES LLC 144.00 THIN LINE THREADS LLC 947.00 THOMAS, LORA L 894.60 THOMPSON, HANNA 15.00 THOMSEN, MICHAEL W 65.00 THOMSON REUTERS WEST 1,062.51 TIGER CORRECTIONAL SERVICES 39,100.27 TO THE RESCUE 25,458.00 TOUCH PHRASE DEVELOPMENT LLC 6,800.00 TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK 1,377,194.50 TOWN OF LARKSPUR 9,819.79 TOWN OF PARKER 1,632,878.79 TPM STAFFING SERVICES 2,133.44
Bid responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 033-21, Generator Preventative Maintenance & Repairs” 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 1:00pm on Thursday, November 4, 2021 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder. Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-6607434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No. 939846 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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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. 939868 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #033-21 GENERATOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS for DOUGLAS COUNTY FACILITIES The Facilities, Fleet & Emergency Support Services Department of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible qualified firms to provide generator service to include: Preventative maintenance service and repairs, emergency/after-hours service and repairs, Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) operations, and Load Bank testing for all generators and associated equipment at various Douglas County facilities located within Douglas County, Colorado beginning January 2022.
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OSBURN ASSOCIATES INC 2,654.00 Sign Parts & Supplies PACIFIC OFFICE AUTOMATION INC 392.00 Copier Charges PANORAMA WELLNESS AND SPORTS INSTITUTE 10,000.00 Training Services PAONIA INC 74,322.68 Fiber Mapping & Expansion PARKER WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT 2,606.78 Water & Sewer PARRISH JR, ANTHONY 195.38 Travel Expense PASE CONTRACTING INC 115.00 Parks Reservation Refund PAWNEE BUTTES SEED INC 681.94 Operating Supplies PAWS 4 PRODUCTIVITY LLC 450.00 Human Services Puppy Visit PEAK OFFICE FURNITURE INC 9,231.42 Furniture/Office Systems PEARSON, DANIELLE 77.50 Office Supplies PENDLETON, CARL A 241.61 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder PEPE, DIANE 278.09 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder PERRY PARK WATER & SANITATION 5,467.72 Bulk Water PETERSON, AL 400.86 Travel Expense PHOENIX SUPPLY LLC 91.80 Prisoner Maintenance Supplies PINERY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC 1,103.66 Security Services PINERY WATER DISTRICT 5,776.01 Water & Sewer POO CREW LLC, THE 500.00 Pet Waste Removal POWELL RESTORATION INC 15,845.80 Open Space Repair & Maintenance Service PR DIAMOND PRODUCTS INC 1,245.00 Operating Supplies PRO COM - PRO COMPLIANCE 3,740.65 Medical, Dental & Vet Services PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY 6,580.00 Conference, Seminar, Training Fees PROFESSIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING 3,250.00 Instructor Fee PRZYTARSKI, KEVIN 75.00 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder PSYCHOLOGICAL DIMENSIONS 3,800.00 Recruitment Costs PUBLIC TRUST ADVISORS LLC 5,833.33 Accounting & Financial Services PULSE LINE COLLABORATIVE TRAINING 6,500.00 Training Services QDC RANCH SERVICES LLC 870.00 Wildlife Management QUANTIX CONSULTING INC 26,936.00 Contract Work RAPID7 LLC 77,599.50 Cyber Security REBEL COOKIE DOUGH 100.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground REDDING, TAYLOR 389.30 Travel Expense RESPEC CONSULTING & SERVICES 4,357.50 Professional Services RICE, YVETTE M 2,729.60 Instructor Travel & Fee RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES 5,000.00 Escrow Payable RMS RECOVERY MONITORING SOLUTIONS 1,460.00 UA Testing ROADSAFE TRAFFIC SYSTEMS 4,077.76 Paint & Road Striping ROBERT BACHTEL TRUST, THE 707.20 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder ROBERTS JR, BRANDT COLEMAN 214.60 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder ROBERTS, WILLIAM RAY 324.04 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder ROCK PARTS COMPANY, THE 5,852.55 Equipment & Motor Vehicle Parts ROCKSOL CONSULTING GROUP INC 62,476.24 Dakan Road Bridge Project ROCKY MOUNTAIN AIR SOLUTIONS 40.14 Operating Supplies ROCKY MOUNTAIN FORENSIC PATHOLOGY 2,870.00 Medical, Dental & Vet Services ROCKY MOUNTAIN LEMONSHAKERS 100.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground ROCKY MOUNTAIN MAIL SERVICES 40,000.00 Postage & Delivery Service ROCKY MOUNTAIN PAVEMENT 15,146.40 Asphalt Patching ROCKY TOP RESOURCES INC 14,287.50 Slash Grinding ROMANN, JILL 244.00 Travel Expense ROSS, KENNETH & PEGGY 303.98 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder ROXBOROUGH WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT 241.25 Water & Sewer ROYAL PROCESS SERVING & PARALEGAL SERVICES 295.00 Delivery Service RST SOLUTIONS 880.00 Professional Services RUDNICK, KARA L 235.36 Fair Judges/Referees Fees RUNBECK ELECTION SERVICES INC 257,000.00 Mail Sorting System
The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.
Firearm Supplies Clothing & Uniforms Service Contracts Travel Expense Service Contracts Other Professional Services Other Professional Services Computer Supplies Waste Disposal Services Professional Services Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Professional Services Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Plan Checking Fees Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Child Welfare Services Fair Judges/Referees Fees Travel Expense Computer Equipment Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Security Deposit Refund-Fairground Travel Expense Office Supplies Building/Land Lease/Rent Operating Supplies Travel Expense County Fair Printing/Copy Travel Expense Process Service Fees Travel Expense Postage & Delivery Service Escrow Payable Professional Services Traffic Signal Warrant Study Traffic Signal Parts Water & Sewer Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Forensic Testing Operating Supplies Employee Recognition Supplies County Fair Service/Fair Rodeo Security Deposit Refund-Fairground Medical Supplies Traffic Signal Parts Fair Judges/Referees Fees Waste Disposal Services Repair & Maintenance Supplies Clothing & Uniforms Travel Expense County Fair Awards/Fair Rodeo Veteran Affairs Stipend Software/Hardware Subscription Inmate Meals Transportation Services Grant Software/Hardware Support Due to Castle Rock - MV License Due to Larkspur - MV License Due to Parker - MV License Contract Work
NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: GARTHY DENT AKA GARTHY L DENT AKA GARTHY A DENT AKA GARTHY ALFRED DENT - OCCUPANT - JOHN DAGOSTINO - MARGIE CLEMMER - GARTHY DENT AKA GARTHY L DENT AKA GARTHY A DENT AKA GARTHY ALFRED DENT C/O BEATRICE R DENT FAMILY ESTATE TRUST - GARTHY DENT AKA GARTHY L DENT AKA GARTHY A DENT AKA GARTHY ALFRED DENT C/O BEATRICE RUTH DENT & BRET ALLAN DENT - GARTHY DENT AKA GARTHY L DENT AKA GARTHY A DENT AKA GARTHY ALFRED DENT C/O OLENA DENT & DAVID MICHAEL DENT - GARTHY DENT AKA GARTHY L DENT AKA GARTHY A DENT AKA GARTHY ALFRED DENT C/O DEANNE CHRISTINE BROCK - COLORADO WESTERN DEVEL-
TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLS INC TRANS AERO LIMITED TRANSOFT SOLUTIONS INC TREANTOS, TAYLOR TRI-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TUKUH TECHNOLOGIES LLC TW CABLE LLC UMB BANK UNCC UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH UNITED REPROGRAPHIC SUPPLY INC UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE UNITED STATES TREASURY UTAH NARCOTIC OFFICERS ASSOCIATION VAN WINKLE, CHERI A VANCE BROTHERS INC VASKE, MARK VETWERX EQUINE SOUTH
3,880.00 90,705.00 1,800.00 237.90 10,618.82 3,500.00 255.00 499.81 1,634.16 911.00 236.94 27,000.00 2,826.41 4,000.00 146.16 45,705.78 22.18 485.00
WALCHER, DAVID C WALLERSTEDT, SERENITY WALTER, AMANDA WALZ, ELIZABETH WARNER, CAITLIN WATER & EARTH TECHNOLOGIES INC WATKINS, AMBRA WATKINS, STEPHEN WAVESPARK TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LLC WEAR PARTS & EQUIPMENT CO INC WEBB, KENNETH WEBOLUTIONS INC WEIS, KEITH WELLS FARGO BANK WES TEST
106.40 28.00 380.00 338.24 70.90 15,925.00 50.00 50.00 750.00 28,165.88 617.69 52,730.25 15,969.02 1,632.71 22,070.70
WESTERN PAPER DISTRIBUTORS INC WESTERN TRADING COMPANY INC WHITAKER, GREGORY D WIECHMAN, MERTON & NANCY BRANCH WILLIAMSON, KEITH A WILLOUGHBY, DAVID XCEL ENERGY YOGASHIELD YOGA FOR FIRST RESPONDERS YOUNG WILLIAMS PC ZION, LASIE
2,354.69 359.98 85.00 2,500.00 128.56 2,893.69 23,949.52 1,275.00 60,750.56 108.80
TOTAL AMOUNT OF DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2021
Traffic Signal Parts Helicopter Services Software/Hardware Support Travel Expense Nurse Support Program Professional Services Traffic Signal Parts Banking Service Fees Utility Locating Services Security Deposit Refund-Fairground Operating Supplies Postage & Delivery Service Return of Refund for Form 941 Taxes 2021 Conference Speaker and Training Travel Expense Asphalt & Asphalt Filler Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder County Fair Services/Fair Show Management Travel Expense Hometown Rodeo Entry Refund Travel Expense Travel Expense Travel Expense Hayman Gauge Maintenance Professional Services Professional Services Purchased Services Equipment & Motor Vehicle Parts Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Software/Hardware Support Professional Services Banking Service Fees Materials Testing Construction Inspection Janitorial Supplies Clothing & Uniforms Fair Judges/Referees Fees Escrow Payable Fair Judges/Referees Fees Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Utilities/Electric & Gas Medical, Dental & Vet Services Contract Work Office Supplies
$14,975,071.33
THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING IS A CONDENSED STATEMENT OF THE BILLS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2021 BY THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS UNDER WHOSE DIRECTION THIS NOTICE IS PUBLISHED. N. ANDREW COPLAND, CPA, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Legal Notice No.: 939883 First Publication: October 21, 2021
Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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October 21, 2021
Lone Tree Voice 39
Calling all book lovers Rocky Mountain Literary Festival featured award-winning authors and a day of books BY OLIVIA JEWELL LOVE OLOVE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Andrea Bobotis, a featured fiction author, hails from South Carolina but now calls Denver PHOTOS BY OLIVIA JEWELL LOVE home.
Multiple authors’ books were on display for purchase and could be autographed by them at the event.
Reading five to six books every month for an entire year to select material and authors for the Rocky Mountain Literary Festival is just part of the leg work behind the scenes of the annual book-lovers event. Book lovers united with multiple authors for a day of presentations, auctions, autographing, socializing and more at the seventh annual festival on Oct. 16 at Mount Vernon Canyon Club in Golden. The festival was created and continues to benefit Bootstraps Inc., a local scholarship/loan organization that supports continuing education for mountain area students. In six years, the festival has raised $34,000 for scholarships. It featured Andrea Bobotis, Pam Houston, David Treuer, Carter Wilson and Melanie Crowder, best-selling authors who have won awards from USA today, the New York Times and more. Nancy Heister, Bootstraps’ director of development, has
been to six RMLF events, calling them “a great gathering of people who really love to read.” This year’s event hosted about 150 people in person and had a virtual audience of around 30. “People are hungry to get together in person,” Heister said, especially after last year’s event was completely virtual. Bobotis gave a presentation about her recent novel, “The Last List of Miss Judith Kratt.” She started by asking the audience to imagine something important to them and explaining how beginning to write about objects eventually led her to reconnect with her southern roots. “I grew up in a southern home crowded with heirlooms,” she said. Tanya Kaanta from Evergreen was one of the original organizers of the event in 2015. This year she hosted one of the authors. “(I’m) here to celebrate these amazing authors,” she said. “The whole goal is to help high school seniors with their education.” Susan Henry attended the first RMLF event as the president of Bootstraps, but this year she attended as the executive director. She called the festival important for the community. “It is an opportunity for people who love reading to come together,” she said.
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Public Notices OPMENT CO - LEE E STUBBLEFIELD AKA LEE EUGENE STUBBLEFIELD AKA LEE EUGENE STUBBLEFIELD JR PRESIDENT COLORADO WESTERN DEVELOPMENT CO - KENNETH J WEILER AKA KENNETH WEILER SECRETARY COLORADO WESTERN DEVELOPMENT CO You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 6th day of November 2014 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to MARGIE CLEMMER the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 33 BLK 3 MERIBEL VILLAGE 1 0.512 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to MARGIE CLEMMER. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2013. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of GARTHY L
DENT for said year 2013 That said MARGIE CLEMMER on the 8th day of March 2021 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 27th day of January 2022 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 14th day of October 2021 /s/ David Gill County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No. 939819 First Publication: October 14, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: BCP-MIDTOWN INVESTMENTS I LLC - OCCUPANT - COMIAN XI TAX LIEN FUND LLC - REGISTERED AGENT DONALD J MARCOTTE BCP-MIDTOWN INVESTMENTS I LLC - THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PARKER - JEFF TOBORG MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF PARKER FORMERLY DAVID CASIANO MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF PARKER - CHRIS VANDERPOOL ACTING TOWN CLERK OF THE TOWN OF PARKER FORMERLY CAROL BAUMGARTNER TOWN CLERK OF THE TOWN
OF PARKER - PARKER WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT - FRANK JAEGER DISTRICT MANAGER PARKER WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT - BRIAN W BAIR MANAGER BCPMIDTOWN INVESTMENT I LLC You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of November 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to COMIAN XI TAX LIEN FUND LLC the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: TR IN NE1/4 9-6-66 & NW1/4 10-6-66 LYING E OF LOT 4 WESTCREEK 2 1ST AMD 0.135 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to COMIAN XI TAX LIEN FUND LLC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the
name(s) of BCP-MIDTOWN INVESTMENTS I LLC for said year 2012 That said COMIAN XI TAX LIEN FUND LLC on the 28th day of July 2021 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 27th day of January 2022 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 14th day of October 2021 /s/ David Gill County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No. 939818 First Publication: October 14, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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October 21, 2021
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Vote NO on 2E OPEN LETTER TO CITIZENS OF LONE TREE The Citizens for Tax Fairness are urging the citizens of Lone Tree to VOTE NO on Question 2E, a 55% increase in the sales tax dollars and rate (1.8% rate will increase to 2.8%). The Mayor and City Council’s arguments for this tax increase are based on false statements and erroneous projections. The City projects a cumulative financial deficit of $100 million by 2034 by using the unrealistic assumption of no revenue growth for the next 13 years. Voters should reject this assumption because Lone Tree has upscale retail and dining that will grow and be in demand from consumers. Lone Tree is surrounded by affluent consumers and households and is located in one of the most affluent counties in the nation. The City’s internal financial reports have not discussed lost tax revenue due to online sales or a financial deficit a single time in seven years of monthly reports. If the City’s annual revenue grows at just 3.3%, then the $100 million deficit becomes a $35 million surplus. The City’s projection of a $10 million to $12 million deficit in 2021 is based on faulty projections. Based on actual sales tax collections through August 2021, the General Fund sales tax revenue was $13.7 million. By December 2021, the General Fund sales tax revenue is projected to be $22.2 million, which is only slightly below the December 2019 actual General Fund sales tax of $22.9 million and December 2018 of $23.2 million. Even though the 2021 shortfall is only $1.0 million, the City advocates to raise our annual sales tax $15.5 million per year for ten years, which is clearly an overreach into taxpayer pocketbooks. Vote NO on Question 2E. Even if one assumes the City’s projections are correct, the 2E tax increase is gross overreach. Based on the City’s assumptions and projections, the tax increase would be $15.5 million for 10 years or $155 million. But the City’s assumed deficit in year 10 is only $60 million as shown in the City’s bar chart. So, therefore, the City’s own assumptions and data shows the 2E tax increase will overcharge the citizens $95 million.
Budget Forecast Total New Sales Taxes = $155 million
Projected cumulative deficit $60 million by 2031 Citizens Overcharged $95 million!!
The 2E tax increase is not going to fix a projected manufactured $100 million deficit. 2E is going to overcharge the community $95 million at a minimum. Finally, the City likes to say most of the sales tax is paid by non-residents who shop and dine in Lone Tree. But consumers respond to incentives and with higher sales taxes, outsiders may not shop in Lone Tree as often. But the citizens of Lone Tree who live, shop and dine in Lone Tree, both brick-and-mortar and online, will definitely pay the higher 55% sales tax rate. Check out our website for more information and resources and VOTE NO on Question 2E by November 2. www.nolonetreetaxincrease.com
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