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Construction for a 206-unit senior living residential building that reaches up to nine stories is slated to begin in October in Lone Tree. The development, called “The Reserve at Lone Tree,” will be located south of RidgeGate Parkway at the southeast intersection of South Havana Street and High Note Avenue, according to a City of Lone Tree staffThisreport.project will be in the Lone Tree city center area of the RidgeGate East development, loacted on the east side of I-25 and RidgeGate Parkway. According to the sub-area plan, the city center is approximately 440 acres. The property for the senior living facility is about 4.5 acres, according to the staff report.Itwill be located near the RTD RidgeGate Parkway Station and two apartment complexes currently under construction: Talus Affordable Housing and RidgeGate Station Apartments. The developer of the project is Experience Senior Living, which builds and manages senior living communities and is a division of

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Douglas County School District’s state standardized testing scores consistently ranked higher than the state’s and neighboring districts’ results, as well as scores higher than pre-pandemic levels.

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On Aug. 17, the Colorado Department of Education released the Colorado’s Measures of Academic Success or CMAS scores for the state and individual districts. Colorado’s state score for all grades on the English Language Arts, or ELA, portion had 43.2% of students meet or exceed expectations. In math, 31.5% of students met standards. Both scores are below 2019 scores, but grade level break-downs show improvement over last year’s scores in most grades. In Douglas County, scores were up across the board and surpassed 2019 scores in almost all areas, except math for grades 6, 7 and 8. The district’s score across all grades for English Language Arts is 59.7% of students met or exceeded expectations and math is 49%.

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As tensions continue to soar among the three Douglas County commissioners, discussions have begun on whether it’s time to add two more members to the board. Commissioners received information about possibly expanding in an Aug. 15 meeting where staff gave a presentation about how the change could Commissioneroccur.Lora Thomas said she requested the information after several residents asked her about the possibility. “The last thing this county needs is more politicians,” Commissioner Abe Laydon said in response. The three commissioners have clashed several times in the past Douglas County to add 2 more commissioners?

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Under the development agreements, the developers, Westside Investment Partners Inc., would contribute $50 million to the Crystal Valley Interchange project, which aims to improve trafﬁ c near the Dawson Trails projects.

documents also layout 5,850 housing units, 3.2 million square feet of commercial space, around 750 acres of open space and around 230 acres to be dedicated to the town for a ﬁ re station, parks, schools and town facilities.

Castle Rock approved initial plans for the Dawson Trails development, which is outlined to bring more than 5,800 housing units and 3.2 million square feet of commercial space, including a Costco. Council members approved the first reading for planning documents for Dawson Trails, a planned neighborhood on 2,000 acres of land east of Interstate-25 and south of Territorial Road, on a unanimous vote. Staff also walked the council through contributions from the developer for the Crystal Valley Interchange and a proposed $10 million incentive for Costco. Town Manager David Corliss broke down the $10 million incentive, telling the board the incentive was warranted because of Costco’s sales tax revenue, which is estimated around $4-6 million annually.Theincentive would be two parts with $3.5 million upfront from the Economic Development Fund and the remainder coming from remitting a third of the store’s sales tax revenue up to $6.5 million, which Corliss estimated would take two or three years. Tax revenue from the bulk-buy store will be important to the town’s ability to continue adding police and fire staff, Corliss said. “We need this because we need to continue to fund the services that are provided through sales tax,” he said. “If we don’t have additional revenue with Costco, we’re going to have a significant challenge being able to fund additional police officers and firefighters.”

Additionally, the developers would pay $4 million for a future ﬁ re station.Larry Jacobson, of Westside Development Partners, said he envisions the build out schedule would happen over a 20 year period.

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If council approves the development plan and incentive agreements, construction on the Crystal Valley Interchange would start next year and ﬁ nish in 2025 with the opening of Costco likely that samePlanningyear.

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Current zoning for the Dawson Trails development would allow up to 7,900 housing units and 17.5 million square feet of commercial, retail, industrial and offi ce space.Council member Caryn Johnson asked several questions about potential impacts to traffi c, but representatives for the developers shared studies that showed minimal impact to traffi c quality. Public comment was mostly in support of the project, though a few people raised concerns about the development’s density.

The Dawson Trails development, outlined in blue, proposes more than 5,800 housing units and 3.2 million square feet of commercial space. As part of the proposal, Castle Rock could o er incentives for a Costco and the developer of Dawson Trails would pay for road work and a new ﬁre station.

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Under the proposal, the commercial and mixed-use developments would be centralized in a corridor near I-25, surrounded by more residential neighborhoods.

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The council will vote on the second reading of the development plan and agreement on Sept. 6.

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“There was one dissenting vote from the Planning Commission related to the building height, but the remainder of the Planning Commission did recommend approval,” DarnellDarrylsaid.Jones — the senior vice president of Coventry Development

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Council members concerned with building height During its Aug. 2 meeting, a few members of Lone Tree City Council expressed concerns over the ninestory portion of the building, but ultimately they did not feel the concerns were reason enough to deny the application.“Thereisa part of me that’s concerned that this is going to look like a thumb sticking up in the middle of an area,” Mayor Jackie Millet said. “But I can’t disagree that it does conform to what the vision is for our community.

Brian Lewandowski, executive director of Leeds’ Business Research Division, speculated that more businesses would have dissolved earlier if it hadn’t been for federal stimulus packages that provided ﬁnancial aid to small businesses, like the popular Paycheck Protection Programs.

“Perhaps the rise in dissolutions and delinquencies are a sign of some of that strain on businesses now that the stimulus has gone away,” he said.

However, the nine-story height did exceed the recommendation of the zoning district, which is a “mixed use commuter station district” or “MU-3.”

Darnell said the nine-story portion will make up about 43% of the buildingHefootprint.notedthat due to the change in the slope, also called a grade, of the property, “there will be some other developed areas, both to the south in the Southwest Village and to the west across I-25 in some existing developed areas, that are at a higher grade than the tallest portion [of] this building would be.” The Southwest Village is one of the residential developments occurring in RidgeGate East, which will include more than 1,800 homes, according to the city’s website.

“Our whole philosophy is that when folks, residents, come into our communities, they’re going to be building new connections, new social relationships,” Maggard said. Maggard said the company did an internal data analysis to understand the demand for senior living and checked it with CB Richard Ellis, a commercial real estate services and investment ﬁrm. The analysis found the under-supply of independent senior living units exceeds 900 units in the community, and by 2026, the deﬁcit will exceed 1,000 beds, he said. “So, we’re scratching the surface,” Maggard said. “But for us to do all the things we need to do to provide the open space that we need, the plazas — all those things that support the vision of the sub-area plan — we need the nine-story variation.”

The property will have 156 parking spaces, with 102 spaces located in an underground parking garage, according to the staff report. Maggard said electric vehicles will have 10 charging stations in the parking garage. According to the staff report, Experience Senior Living representatives said only some independent living residents will own cars, very few assisted living residents own cars and no memory care residents will own cars.“One of our challenges in our industry, not just Experience Senior Living but — is staff retention. And so that proximity to light rail is going to be very important for us, and families are going to use it, too,” Maggard said.

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Chuck Darnell, the city’s senior planner, said the city center sub-area plan provides a suggested building height of three to ﬁve stories in this type of district.“Itshould be noted that the overall RidgeGate PD [Planned Development] does allow a taller maximum building height of up to 360 feet. And there are some other districts in the city center that allow taller building heights, up to 10 stories,” Darnell said. “The ninestory portion of the building is proposed to be about 106 feet in height.”

the national real estate investment and development company, NexCore Group.“This is an exciting opportunity for us,” said Bill Maggard, a senior vice president at Experience Senior Living. He said the company started working on the plans over a year ago. According to the staff report, the development will be one building that has three individual components varying in size. The northern portion of the building will be nine stories high and contain independent senior living units. This portion, the tallest portion of the building, will be located at the intersection of South Havana Street and High Note Avenue, according to the city’s website. The southern portion will be ﬁve stories high and contain a combination of assisted living units and memory care units. According to MemoryCare.com, memory care facilities are intended to provide long-term care for people with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of progressive-degenerativeConnectingdementia.the northern and southern portions will be a two-story high building that will contain administrative ofﬁces, food preparation areas and other operational uses, according to the staff report.

The development will also include a plaza, pickleball court, greenery, splash pad, outdoor eating spaces and recreational spaces.

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The need is absolutely there for the housing.”According to the report, staff found the development application was in “general conformance” with the city’s regulations, standards and guidelines, meaning the development plans were compliant with a majority of them.

The Colorado Secretary of State’s ofﬁce last week shared the latest quarterly update on how small businesses in the state are doing. It’s mixed, Secretary of State Jena Griswold said. Job growth remains strong, but the number of businesses that are delinquent in ﬁling regular reports or repaying a debt rose.

“And while many new entities are filing with our office, the report also notes an uptick in delinquencies and dissolutions as well as signs of pessimism from the business community due to inflation, supply-chain disruption, worker shortages and interest rates among other factors that continued to place pressure on small business owners,” Griswold said during a news Accordingconference.todataprovided by the Leeds School of Business at University of Colorado, the number of new business filings was slightly negative from a year ago, at -0.2% in the second quarter, which was the first annual decline since the start of the pandemic.Andthenumber of companies showing signs of failure grew at double-digit rates — delinquent filings were up 9.8% while companies that dissolved their business grew 27%.

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Speaking of business filings, Colo rado’s Business Fee Relief Act went into effect July 1. That dropped the cost of registering a new business from $50 to $1. In the first month, the state attracted 13,000 new busi ness registrations and 4,200 trade names, which the Secretary of State’s office estimated a $750,000 savings for small business owners. 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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“This building is beautiful, and this density, I’m actually ﬁne with. It’s what’s around it, is my concern,” Millet said, noting the city should re assess the three to ﬁve-story building height

“With a slowing national economy, can we expect to see the rise in business failures over the coming quarters?”Hiscolleague Richard Wobbekind thinks so. Even though bankruptcy ﬁlings fell in the pandemic, recent data lags. “I think there’s a fair amount of concern that we’re going to see bankruptcy and those kinds of things uptick over the next two quarters,” Wobbekind said. “Some of the funding that was out there has run out. We’re hearing this from the banking community and elsewhere.”Thenation’s gross domestic product slowed in the ﬁrst half of the year, which can indicate an economy in recession. Nevertheless, strong job numbers and a growth in the number of businesses in good standing are evidence that Colo rado’s economy is holding steady.

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Councilmember Cathie Frazzini said the property is a “glorious look ing building” that she would be proud to have in Lone Tree. “I’m weighing how important this kind of housing is in our region, and that as we move to density, higher den sity, in this location, we’re all going to struggle a little to get our head around how it’s going to look,” Frazzini said. “I’m in favor of the project and in favor of the work that you’ve done to make it really spectacular for us.”

“Perhaps,recommendation.aslongaswe can deal with the parking, this area can sup port more density. It is something that should be happening near our light rail stations, and it does make sense,” MilletCouncilsaid.unanimously voted to ap prove the development, which has an anticipated opening date of Novem ber 2024. To learn more about the de velopment, visit: projects/the-reserve-at-lone-tree/.cityoﬂonetree.com/

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“Our view is that this is not, we’re not in a recession,” Wobbekind said. “Despite the slowdown in the ﬁrst half, expectations are that the 2022 overall GDP will be positive. Right now, the forward-looking forecast for the third quarter is running at about one-and-half percent for GDP growth. But this is still obviously a much more moderate growth economy than we had in 2021.”

Corporation, which is the master community developer for the Ridge Gate mixed use community — said Coventry is supportive

“Our effort has been to try and encourage development that really moves more multistoried projects closer to the light rail station,” Jones said, adding that he thinks it’s a more efﬁcient use of land. “It will really provide a very attractive building at that corner and help anchor that corner.”Oneof the concerns Millet ex pressed was how the building may cast shadows and cause potential is sues with road maintenance, snow re moval and the freeze-thaw cycle. She also said she worried about the visual aesthetic of the building height. “The shadows do concern me, and what’s going to happen on the adja cent parcel concerns me. I’m not go ing to penalize you for those concerns, but as I look to the next project across the street, I’m going to wonder how that is going to ﬁt in with the context of this nine-story building,” Millet said. “To see something on a much lower level is going to be concerning toCouncilmemberme.”

Multiple council members also said they liked that the property incorpo rated some open recreational space to help transition into the Happy Canyon Creek corridor and future regional park that is located to the east of the Councilmemberdevelopment.Mike Anderson said he was initially concerned about the height, but after hearing from the developers and seeing the plans, in combination with the need for senior living facilities and how the property opens up to the open space, he sup ported the development.

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Marissa Harmon said she worries about the property sticking out like a thumb and the po tential impact of shadows, especially on the roads. However, she also said she thinks the city’s guidelines have been met. “I don’t think it would be enough to say no,” Harmon said about the height concerns.

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Five in Adams Adams County was the most recent to expand its board, with voters approving the change in 2012. Two additional members ofﬁ cially joined the board in 2015. Erik Hansen, who was elected in 2010, said he campaigned with the promise of adding more commissioners after a scandal in which seven people, including Adams County staff members, were charged and a commissioner was “Communitiesinvestigated.dothis usually because they have a reason, something is happening that’s dysfunctional on the board or something in the community is driving it,” he said. “Commissioners aren’t going to normally vote to dilute their own power.”

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Parker Mayor Jeff Toborg, also a Republican, said he’s often wondered why Douglas County, which has about 360,000 residents, only has three county commissioners.“DouglasCounty is geographically large enough that I would think having ﬁ ve would be better,” Toborg said. Laydon doesn’t see any beneﬁ t to adding more commissioners, he“Ifsaid.you think about increasing government, growing government and the number of politicians at the helm, it ultimately just leads to a slowdown,” he said. “It’s more deliberations, it’s more debate, it’s more back and forth.”Headded that in his view, regardless of the number of commissioners, all it takes is one member to make it divisive. Teal said he doesn’t think adding commissioners is a good idea but if it were to happen, he believes it should be done through the home-rule method.

few years, with many recent decisions being 2-1. Most recently, Laydon and Commissioner George Teal initiated an investigation, accusing Thomas of creating a hostile work environment and deliberately going against the board’s direction.

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Stu Parker, the chairman of the Douglas County Republican Party, said the party hasn’t yet taken a stance on the issue. “I’m not against adding two commissioners but there’s not enough information yet,” he said. “Yes it could be good or it could beParkerbad.” added that while it would allow commissioners to have some back-up for their various committees, the cost could impact the counties’ other functions. Currently, Parker said he doesn’t believe the dynamic among the commissioners has impacted the county’s governance.“You’d like to see people getting along, but is it affecting how the county is run?” he said.

“Every county from time to time takes a look at this,” BergmanCCIsaid.isa nonproﬁ t organization that provides assistance to county commissioners, mayors and council members in Colorado, focusing on education and state legislative representation.

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Those in support of the change felt it would create a healthier, more representative county government structure for the growing community, Hansen said. Those against it worried it would be too costly.

Hansen added that more commissioners means greater representation in a large community. “Counties get bigger and they obviously have more diversity and you want to have that diversity represented on the board of county commissioners,” he said.

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“I haven’t seen full evidence of that.”

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Thomas regularly criticizes Teal and Laydon in her weekly newsletter, accusing them of conspiring to damage her reputation, making poor decisions and “silencing her.”

Why three? In Colorado, every county government initially begins with three commissioners, said Eric Bergman, policy director for Colorado Counties Incorporated, or CCI. But ﬁ ve out of the state’s 64 counties have moved to ﬁ ve.

• All fi ve commissioners elected by the whole county Of the 12 counties who are eligible through their population size, several have moved to fi ve commissioners, including Adams, El Paso and Arapahoe counties. Weld County and Pitkin County have moved to fi ve commissioners as part of their homerule charters. Denver and Broomfi eld have city council structures with 13 and 10 representatives, respectively.BoulderCounty has attempted to approve the expansion at least four times, according to Douglas County staff. Jeffco has attempted to do so at least twice. The Douglas County commissioners didn’t direct staff to continue pursuing the action during the Aug. 15 meeting.

Commissioners’ fracture The relationship among Douglas County’s commissioners began to fray in April 2021 when Teal and Laydon voted to remove Thomas from her position as chair following a national media request gone awry. The two accused Thomas of using her role as chair of the board to lie to residents and “attempt to infl uence the board” after she was she wasn’t selected to speak with the mediaInsteadoutlet.ofpermanently removing her, it was decided they would rotate the chair position between Thomas and Laydon. Afterwards, the commissioners brought in a moderator to attempt to repair their relationship. But in April, Laydon and Teal again voted to remove Thomas from her position and began an internal investigation.They accused her of circulating an anonymous letter that criticized specifi c employees in the Douglas County Sheriff’s Offi ce and emailing county legal representation with a request not authorized by the full board. The investigation found that while Thomas had circulated the sheriff letter, doing so did not create a hostile work environment. It also found she did direct legal representation to provide her with information the board had determined to keep secret. Teal and Laydon initially voted to keep the investigative report confi dential, but it was then shared with a Denver TV station. After being directed by Teal and Laydon to look into it, their staff found that Thomas had released theWhilereport.they were presented with several legal actions they could take against Thomas, they decided not to take any for the moment.

“This is the most hostile person I’ve ever encountered,” Laydon said in one meeting. “I have never had an enemy in the world until I got to this seat.”

“I think there was probably more thoughtful debate with ﬁ ve than there would have been with three,” he said. “You have more different ways to look at things. I think all of that adds more to discussion”Hansensaid he advocated for the expansion of the board because he believes it helps the board function better. “When you have three all you need is a friend,” he said. “But with ﬁ ve, you need a majority.”

“Every municipality here in Douglas County has seven member councils and every single one of them in recent memory has had some degree of factionalism,” Teal said. “The idea that … you’re going to eliminate factionalism by going to ﬁ ve people is naive in my mind.”

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Once a county has more than 70,000 residents, a citizen’s group or the county commissioners can put a question on the ballot asking residents if they wish to add twoThemore.board itself can also decide to do so if residents vote in favor of becoming a home-rule county. The maximum number the board can have is ﬁ ve. If the commissioners or citizens decide to put the question on the ballot, they must also ask what make-up of the board residents would prefer. There are four options and at least two must be placed on the ballot.

• All ﬁ ve commissioners elected by the whole county but three must live in speciﬁ c districts

The Adams County commissioner expansion was approved with 57% of the vote. Hansen went on to serve with the ﬁ veperson board until 2019.

County, GOP respond Thomas, at the losing end of many 2-1 votes, said she’s warmed to the idea after hearing more questions from constituents about the possibility of adding commissioners.“I’vealwaysbeen opposed to it because it would grow government,” she said. “But I don’t know how to break this logjam with George and Abe.”

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“We traditionally, pre-pandemic, hosted appreciation events once a year … for all of our foster and kinship families. And it’s just to give them a space to come together and connect,” said Logan Ellett, a supervisor at Collaborative Foster Care Program. “It’s just to show them how much we care for them and appreciate Collaborativethem.”Foster Care Program is a communal effort between Jefferson County, Arapahoe County and Douglas County, said Hayley Wolfe, a recruitment and retention caseworker. The program recruits, trains and provides support to both foster care and kinship families.

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Maryanne Grant’s journey to becoming a foster mom started with her work as a court-appointed special advocate, otherwise referred to asTheseCASA.volunteers are appointed by a judge to advocate for a child’s best interest in court, often helping advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect, according to the National CASA/GAL Association for Children. “I was a CASA and I always just felt like I wanted to do more — bring them home with me, and I couldn’t,” said Grant, adding that she is single. “I knew I wanted to be a mom, and it just seemed like the nextGrantstep.”became licensed in November 2021, and she currently has a 13-year-old foster daughter who has been in her care for the past three months. She said she had another teenager before that. Always looking for something fun to do, when Grant heard the Collaborative Foster Care Program would be hosting an appreciation event for foster care and kinship families on Aug. 13 at Sheridan Community Park, which is not far from where she lives, she decided to attend with herGrantfamily.brought along her foster daughter, her foster daughter’s half-sister and another foster child who Grant helps care for when her foster parent is busy. The three girls ranged in age from 7 to 13, she said. The group of four were among hundreds of people at the carnivalthemed event, which featured a variety of attractions including large inﬂatable bounce houses, carnival games, face painting and balloon twisting, and a dunk tank. One of the most popular attrac-

tions of the event was a large foam machine that created a giant pile for people to run through, resulting in many foam-covered children running through the ﬁeld.

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Hundreds celebrate foster care and kinship families

Hayley Wolfe, Logan Ellett and Jaalah Neerhof of Collaborative Foster Care Program smile as they stand in front of the pile of foam at the Aug. 13 event. A giant pile of foam was one of the most popular attractions at the Aug. 13 appreciation event at Sheridan Community Park.

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“On any given day, there are about 430 children in foster care across the three counties,” Wolfe said.

“This is family, you know — like our version of it,” she said. “Chosen family is just as important as bloodThosefamily.”interested in learning more about the Collaborative Foster Care Program can visit: collaborativefostercare.com.

Seeing other foster families was a highlight for Grant, she said as she sat underneath a tree and watched the three girls running around and enjoying the event. “I just think it’s really nice to be with people who get it,” Grant said, adding that she recognizes a lot of people at the event from previous virtual meetings. “We all get that it is really, really hard,” she said. “When we can have a good day, it’s like, it makes those hard parts seem not so terrible.”

Grant said some of the difﬁculties of being a foster parent includes navigating the behaviors and therapy needs of the child, as well as any potential triggers. Just recently, she took her foster daughter somewhere and a young child asked where the foster daughter’s parents were. Grant said it broke her However,heart.atthis event, she knew she didn’t have to worry about anyone asking something like that. It was nice to be able to relax and allow the kids to do their own thing, sheHavingsaid. a support system with other foster care moms has also been important, Grant explained. For example, she knows another foster parent who lives nearby and is also single, and she said they help one another take care of each other’s foster kids. “We call it co-parenting,” Grant said, saying she can be an aunttype ﬁgure for the other foster kids. “This community is one of the best things about it.”

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The Aug. 13 appreciation event at Sheridan Community Park featured large inﬂatable bounce houses.

Ellett estimated the program has about 180 certified foster and kinship families, with kinship families making up about 30%. Certified kinship families, she explained, are those who choose to take in someone who is biologically related to them or who they have a connection to, whether it be as a teacher, neighbor or friend. One of the challenges the program faces is recruiting foster families, especially finding families who are interested in caring for older children and teenagers, Ellett said. There are about 50 to 80 children waiting for placement across the three counties on any given day, she“Aboutsaid. 80% of our placement needs, so about 80% of that 50 to 80, are for kids 10 years old and older,” WolfeWolfesaid.hoped families felt seen and celebrated at the event, recognizing the volunteers and community members who showed up to help support the families. Among those celebrating and recognizing the hard work of foster parents was Robert Hansen, otherwise known as Magic Rob, who performed a magic. Before working full-time as a magician, he said he worked at a treatment center as a counselor for kids with behavior disorders.

A welcome sign greeted those entering the carnival-themed appreciation event at Sheridan Community Park on Aug. 13. Hundreds attended the Collaborative Foster Care Program’s appreciation event on Aug. 13 at Sheridan Community Park. PHOTOS BY TAYLER SHAW

“The kids that we dealt with, if they didn’t make it in a therapeutic foster home, they came to us. And if they didn’t make it with us, they had to go to the mental hospital,” he said. “These kids, a lot of them, they just fall through theHecracks.”saidhe felt very lucky to be part of the event, which he called amazing. “These are my people,” he said.One of Ellett’s favorite parts of the day was seeing people smiling who she knows typically don’t, she said. “We hope they just take some joy away from this,” she said. “I hope they gain connections with other people. I hope they know that even though we typically interact with them in a different fashion, that we love them and support them.”

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August 25, 202210 I-25 AND YOUR DRIVE Thank you to our sponsors: Colorado Automobile Dealers Association Original Thinkers Watch the recording at youtube.com/thecoloradosun Our future events can be found at coloradosun.com/events Thomas investigation results discussed Douglas County Commissioners Lora Thomas. FILE PHOTO BY ELLIOTT WENZLER No action taken SEE THOMAS, P11

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Charge details Ingalls explained each possible criminal offense in the memo. The possible charges are: first degree official misconduct; second degree official misconduct; embezzlement of public property; abuse of public records; theft of trade secrets; second degree criminal tampering; and commercial bribery and breach of duty to act disinterestedly.Embezzlement of public property and commercial bribery are bothIngallsfelonies.included in each summary the likelihood in which each charge could be argued. Several included caveats, suggesting some charges didn’t have strong evidence or would only apply depending on how a court defined certain terms.Thepossible embezzlement charge and the two possible charges of misconduct didn’t include anyIngallscaveats.said the board could take other actions against Thomas, including censure, removal from appointments and exclusion from confidential meetings.

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formerly of October Project constituents that she believes the privileged nature of the document had already been broken by Laydon discussing parts of it publicly.

The report in question, a 12-page document, shows the full results of a $17,000 investigation into Thomas by outside legal counsel. Teal and Laydon initiated the probe after accusing Thomas of circulating an anonymous letter that criticized speciﬁc employees in the Douglas County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce, creating a hostile work environment.They also accused her of emailing county legal representation with a request not authorized by the full board. The investigation found that while Thomas had distributed the sheriff letter, doing so did not create a hostile work environment. It also found she did direct legal representation to provide her with information the board had determined to keep secret.

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In the Aug. 15 meeting where the memo was discussed, Teal made a motion to go into executive session without Thomas. Laydon spoke against the idea, saying he felt it was important for all of them to hear the information. Teal also made a motion to dock Thomas’ pay by $17,000 — the cost of the investigative report. Again Laydon disagreed and said he believes the board should instead review their internal policies.

Teal and Laydon initially voted to keep the investigative report conﬁdential, but after it was shared with the Denver TV station, decided to release it.

“Our public wearies of this board having dysfunction,” Laydon said. “Although I don’t disagree with Commissioner Teal’s perspective, I think we need to pause on all that today for the beneﬁt of our public.”

August 25, 202212 12-Opinion Columnists & Guest Commentaries Columnist opinions are not necessarily those of the Voice. We welcome letters to the editor. Please include your full name, address and the best number to reach you by telephone. Email letters to letters@coloradocommunitymedia.com Deadline Wed. for the following week’s paper. To opt in or out of delivery please email us at coloradocommunitymedia.comcirculation@ Lone Tree Voice A legal newspaper of general circulation in Lone Tree, Colorado, the Voice is published weekly on Thursday by Colorado Community Media, 9233 Park Meadows Dr., Lone Tree, CO 80124. Send address change to: Lone Tree Voice, 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225, Englewood, CO 80110 LINDA SHAPLEY lshapley@coloradocommunitymedia.comPublisher THELMA GRIMES South Metro tgrimes@coloradocommunitymedia.comEditor TAYLER SHAW Community tshaw@coloradocommunitymedia.comEditor ERIN ADDENBROOKE Marketing eaddenbrooke@coloradocommunitymedia.comConsultant AUDREY BROOKS Business abrooks@coloradocommunitymedia.comManager ERIN FRANKS Production efranks@coloradocommunitymedia.comManager LINDSAY NICOLETTI Operations/ Circulation lnicoletti@coloradocommunitymedia.comManager Call ﬁrst: 9233 Park Meadows Dr., Lone Tree, CO 80124 Mailing Address: 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110 Phone: 303-566-4100 Web: LoneTreeVoice.net To subscribe call 303-566-4100 A publication of VOICES LOCAL L ast week the Colorado Department of Education released 2022 results for the state’s standardized tests that were administered in the spring. While the state touted increases in both English and math for 2022, they have to admit the damage is still not repaired. That damage being canceling school amid the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. I am never going to come around to how politicized COVID became and how much we as a society lost because of it. One of the main areas for me that will also have a twinge of resentment and anger is forcing our children to stay home for 18 months.Thetest scores are just another layer of evidence in a growing list of proof that extensive damage was done to our schoolage and college-age kids. The test scores may be somewhat better — but they still are not back to 2019 levels. According to a Colorado Sun story regarding the standardized test, during a virtual press conference state ofﬁcials prefaced the release of the latest results with a reminder that, although many Colorado students resumed a greater sense of normalcy throughout the school year, others still experienced interruptions and setbacks.Thinkabout that — We are more than two years past the March 2020 doomsday for schools, yet we are still dealing with it. Some schools are not back to full capacity. Some schools still struggle with student enrollment. We cannot gain what we lost in academics when we do not even have the teachers and assistants we need to get through a normal week. Students falling behind in reading are likely not getting the extra assistance because teachers are stretched thin and support staff is not automatic at a lot of our Multipleschools.school districts have started the new school year with teacher and staff shortages across all spectrums. Bringing academic levels up is not likely if we do not have the staff to do it. Teachers have stressed that kids, following the at-home school experiment that failed horribly, have not returned to normal in many ways. Not wearing a mask and going to school every day is not the normal I refer to. I refer to normal in terms of behavior, learning capabilities and focus. Teachers across the metro area have continually said that after the school shutdowns our children came back with more behavioral issues, fell behind in academics and are struggling with anger and outbursts.

This is further evidence that you cannot remove children abruptly from structured lives. You cannot halt learning and convince yourselves that online learning is the same.

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Parents did the best with the hands they were dealt during that time. I, for one, spent 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day serving as a schoolteacher to a teenager and two elementary school kids. I did not want them to fall behind academically. I was blessed with the ability to commit to that daily routine.However, my now 8-year-old would say regularly that while “Mom Academy” had some good points — he missed his friends, he missed social interaction and he missed his teachers.Academically and mentally — It is going to take a long time to overcome the damage to our children. For some, there may never be a true return to “normal.”

When thinking about taming our lions, it comes down to our willingness and decision to make the necessary changes and then take the required action steps to keep those lions tamed. A lion is a very beautiful yet dangerous beast. The lion can either dominate us with fear, or we can learn how to keep those lions in our life in check. Here are some, and you probably have a few of your own. Anger, impatience, bad habits, instant gratification, urge to always be right, talking more than listening, being a know-it-all, not prioritizing faith, family, and friends, indulgences, obsessions, not saying “no” enough, lack of forgiveness. And any one of these lions when not tamed or controlled can absolutely wreak havoc in our life and destroy relationships. At times we all must accept our role as a lion tamer. The dragon is a fire-breathing, flying beast that is terrifying. The dragon looks to kill and destroy. The dragon is recognized as evil. Although there have been some lighthearted movies about dragons, in this illustration let’s stick with the evil ones, because they are the ones that do the most damage. That leads us to the dragon slayer. We see the dragon slayer as brave, shield and sword in hand, and most times in a shining suit of armor riding on a big and beautiful horse as they courageously seek the battle with the dragon. Their mission is not to control or tame, their mission is to slay the dragon. We become dragon slayers when we identify those things and people in our life that we just need to remove. The metaphorical dragons in our life are many times either found within our hearts or in between our ears. Or they are found in such a bad habit, a habit that cannot be tamed or moderated,

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W hen we think about lions, we might think about a ﬁerce beast, the king of the jungle, roaming the Sahara in their majestic form. Or maybe the only time we have seen a lion is at the zoo or in a movie. Either way, there is no mistaking their roar and their incredible strength. What about the lion tamers, what comes to mind when we think of them? Someone controlling the lion with a whip and a stool. Again, maybe we have seen live shows where the lion tamer commands the great beasts and controls them as we watch from the arena or from our TV. In a sense we are all lion tamers as we try and control our own metaphorical lions. What are those lions in our life that may need controlling, and if not controlled can lead us down dark and desperate roads, or certainly lead us astray from our journey toward success? The lions are those things we can control, whether it’s controlling ourselves and how we react or respond to things and the habits we have. If the habits are bad, we still have the power to control them. If they are good habits, we may still have room to improve or simply not backslide.

Lion tamers and dragon slayers

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Thelma Grimes is the south metro editor for Colorado Community Media.

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• Are all the drugs you take covered by your current plan? Will they be covered by your current plan next year? You can check your plan’s website or call your plan to ﬁ nd out.

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Gretchen Lopez is the chair of the Douglas County Seniors’ Council. This column is hosted by the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County. For more information please oremailwww.MyDougCoSeniorLife.com,visitDCSeniorLIfe@douglas.co.uscall303-663-7681.

he time is fast approaching when you can determine if the Medicare plan you are on this year is the best choice for you next year. Medicare plans can change beneﬁ ts, their lists of covered drugs and, in the case of managed care plans, their provider networks. Medicare’s annual open enrollment period is designed to provide an opportunity for you to learn about these changes.Medicare’s 2022 open enrollment period begins Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7. However, well before then, you’ll be receiving mail from your current plan with its upcoming changes, advertisements from other companies sharing their beneﬁ ts and cost information for your consideration, a 2023 Medicare & You handbook from the federal government and probably advertisements for Medicare seminars in your area sponsored by insurance company representatives. Try not to be overwhelmed!

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Editorial got it right Thelma Grimes’ Aug. 11 editorial, “Cough it Up,” was a breath of fresh air. Between the legally suspicious antics of the new school board, the silly battles between the commissioners, not to mention the lack of empathy and care for fellow citizens by refusing to mask, while ridding us of our much-needed health department, it has been incredibly embarrassing to live in Douglas County.

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name or will a generic work as well for you? Is there a new medication your doctor recommends? After you update your list (especially if not all of your medications are ﬁ lled at the same pharmacy), talk to your pharmacist about possible duplications (more than one drug for the same purpose unintentionally being used together) or potentially harmful interactions between medications.

• Determine if your current plan’s beneﬁ ts are meeting your needs.•Reading your mail this time of year is very important, especially if it comes from your plan or a government agency (state or federal). Any changes to your coverage or assistance with the cost of your coverage will be sent to you in the mail. Plan on setting aside some time to at least read the highlights of the 2023 Medicare & You handbook. The new changes to Medicare are generally contained in the ﬁ rst few pages. A copy of this informative publication should reach you by mid-October. Remember you don’t have to go through this decision-making process alone. In order to assist you in sorting through all of your choices and selecting the best plan, the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County is hosting a Medicare Open Enrollment presentation by Desiree Boelte, SHIP Program Manager, on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. at the Parker Library, 20105 East Mainstreet in Parker. Desiree will share information about the 2023 changes to Medicare, the plans available in Douglas County and answer any questions you may have about your upcoming choices. Please join us!

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Five commissioners needed The article “Commissioners Teal, Laydon vote to investigate Thomas again” points to more than just the dysfunction of a Board of County Commissioners. The series of incidents of internal disputes on the Douglas County BOCC highlights a serious and growing issue of governance. The governance structure of having three county commissioners in a county of around 345,000 citizens with a mega “non-city” Highlands Ranch (pop. 107,000) invites dysfunction at the least and far worse problems of ineffective governance. Citizens of the municipalities in Douglas County have a far closer and more responsive relationship with their government offi cials, with each having a council of seven members. Yes, even Larkspur has more than three council members! A much overdue but partial solution is to increase the size of the BOCC from three to fi ve and require that commissioners be elected in-district rather than at large. Our neighboring counties, Arapahoe and El Paso, made this change years ago, following the procedure set out by the state. We should call on the BOCC to but a bad habit that needs to be slayed. Then there are those people in our lives, they are our family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, and others who are close to us. Some are fellow dragon slayers, who will go into battle with us to help us overcome challenging times or hardships. Some need a dragon slayer because they may not be up for the fight themselves. And then there are those other people-dragons who cause us stress through their negative attitude, condescending remarks, and toxic influence or input in our lives. How about you? Are there lions in your life that need to be tamed? Are there dragons in your life that need to be slayed? Do you need a fellow dragon slayer to help you in the battle? I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail. com, and when we can be a lion tamer or a dragon slayer as needed, it really will be a better than good life.

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Current CMS membership is over 1,000 people, Lubow said, adding that a huge draw has been the ability to gather mushrooms in the wild that would be expensive to purchase from a grocery store, such as porcini, chanterelles, morels and matsutake.

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P opping up alongside the wildﬂowers, near creek beds and scattered through meadows in Colorado’s forests are a rainbow variety of fungi, which an increasing number of foragers are taking advantage of. Whether foragers are gathering some of Colorado’s prize edible species or just exploring to identify and learn, the Colorado Mycological Society has seen a hike in the number of people signing up for guided forays and club meetings.

There are a number of important

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For anyone just starting out, Lubow highly recommends going on a mycological society-led foray to learn the basics of hunting and identification, which is key for gathering to eat. He also recommends beginner foragers invest in a regional book on mushroom and fungi“Therespecies.area number of local mycological societies,” he said. “Go join one, because you’ll be around people with the same interest and with more experience, so you’ll learn relatively quickly. The No. 1 rule for eating is if in doubt, throw it Beyondout.” the culinary foragers, Lubow said he’s also seen more interest from hikers and outdoor enthusiasts who like finding more ways to connect with nature and learning about their surrounding environment.Fungiarean integral part of forest health, breaking down nutrients into the soil for plants and trees to “Whatuse.you discover fairly quickly is that if you go out there thinking you’re going to find morels, except for a rare lucky day, you’re not going to succeed, so you start realizing that you’re passing lots of mushrooms,” Lubow said. “For me, it turned into, even the ones I can’t eat are kind of interesting.” Luckily for foragers, there’s no shortage of wild mushrooms in Colorado. From the southern San Juans to the Flat Tops in Steamboat Springs, there’s bound to be a bounty.However, public lands have different requirements for foragers for mushrooms. National and state parks do not allow foraging, while national forests typically require a permit. Depending on the ranger district, some permits are free and others can cost around $20 per year. Even urban parks in the Front Range are home to fungi finds, though it’s less likely to find anything worth eating. Some mushrooms in urban areas can be interesting because they’re not local, but accidentally brought in, Lubow said. Lubow cautioned that it’s always on the foragers to know what lands they are on and the rules of the land.Prime mushroom season in Colorado runs from mid-July to late September, though certain species thrive outside of those months as well. Altitude also plays a role in determining what species foragers are likely to find. “For Colorado, the key thing is moisture,” Lubow said of ideal mushroom conditions.

“Most of the addition (of new club members) came in the last few years,” said former CMS president Ed Lubow. “The majority are there because they want to ﬁnd something they can take home and eat.”

Gear for gathering mushrooms includes a knife for cutting stalks out of the ground or off trees, a brush for cleaning dirt off and a structured container, such as a basket, cardboard box or mesh bag. Plastic is not recommended because it can speed up spoilage. Once on the trail, focus on the forest ﬂoor and tree trunks and it likely won’t be long before you notice mushrooms under brush, at the base of Aspens or on a fallen log. If foraging in a more urban or popular area, be sure to avoid gathering where there’s dog poop or pesticides or herbicides used. Beware that some of the prettiest-looking mushrooms, like the red and white-spotted amanita muscaria, can be toxic if ingested.

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There are a number of important parts of the mushroom to look at in order to identify it, according to Vera Stuckey Evenson’s “Mushrooms of the Rocky Mountain Region.” First, observe the environment, since some species are associated with certain trees and whether it’s growing in the ground or on bark will help deﬁne it. On the actual mushroom itself, look at the cap for colors and textures; examine underneath the cap to see whether it has gills, teeth or pores; check the stem for coloring or patterns; and smell it for any distinctive odors. Also be sure to get the base of the mushroom from the ground, which can also be a helpful feature. For species that look alike, sometimes a spore print, where the cap of the mushroom is removed and placed on paper to capture falling spores, or chemical tinctures, which react with certain species, are needed for a the ranger district, some permits are free and others can cost around Beware that some of the prettired and white-spotted amanita

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A common species found in Colorado forests is the Aspen bolete, which some people eat and others avoid due to gastrointestinal concerns.

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KathyCastleMcKittrickRock Pro-life movement cares In response to Linda Newell’s “Since you asked …” column on Aug.Not11:only a woman (the only gender with a uterus), but a man too can understand the dignity of God’s most precious creation, an unborn child. It’s not just Christians but scientists too who understand that life begins at the moment of conception.Notonlydoes the pro-life movement care about the defenseless baby but we also care about the mother. As such we support resources that care for women and families.Pleasesee LoveLine as one such organization. We never want a woman or other affected family member to suffer the after-effects of an abortion. This too is trauma.The recent decision on Roe brought the abortion debate back to the individual states, where it should have been all along. Hopefully we can work together to assist a woman who ﬁnds herself with an unwanted pregnancy and bring that pregnancy to full term allowing a couple the opportunity to adopt her baby.

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Former Colorado Mycological Society president Ed Lubow uses a loupe to examine a smaller mushroom for identiﬁcation. Lubow regularly leads forays for the mycological society and has noticed a growing number of people interested in foraging.

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Lets assume the Trump raid discovered computerized American citizen personnel files such as the dossier on the president of France. Why would Trump want these files? Why would the Republican Party want him him to have these files? Why are they fighting tooth and nail for him to keep these files? The most valuable asset America has is not a bomb, plane or piece of military equipment, but its citizens. Its free citizens.

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Mushroom identiﬁcation book Small knife Brush Basket, cardboard box, mesh bag or a nonplastic container Hiking gear Water refer this measure to the ballot in 2023 to be effective in 2024, if possible. This is at least a start to more representative, responsive, and transparent governance in the county.

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Thank you, Linda Newell Thanks to Linda Newell for her columns concerning the Dobbs decision. The fact that the negative responses she received in response to her column were almost all from men reveals the impulse some men have to exert control over women’s bodies. Whether you are a woman or man, you are entitled to your opinion about abortion, and entitled to express it. But the underlying gender power politics involved in many anti-abortionists’ views will not stop with Dobbs. Better stock up on those birth-control pills ladies!

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ing mushrooms doesn’t hurt the fungi since mushrooms are the fruits of the larger mycelium, or root structure. Picking can also couraged to only gather what they plan to use and Colorado national for commercial collecting. Lubow also likes to set a high standard for picking mushrooms he plans toConditionseat. like browning or softening, as well as bug tunnels, are signs that a shroom is past its prime.“Ifyou wouldn’t buy a fruit in the same condition at your grocery store, don’t eat it,” Lubow said. For those lucky enough to gather choice edibles, Lubow again recommends turning to local mycological societies for recipes and cooking tips. Foragers lay out their bounty on a picnic table for identiﬁcation of the dozens of species found in Clear Creek County’s Mount Evans area.

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Republican nonsense What part of Secret, Top Secret and other government security clearances do Republicans and Republican members of Congress not understand? One of the most responsible positions a member of the U.S. military, or government employee, can have is the lowly position of Personnel Records Clerk. I held one of those positions at the Air Force Academy in 1960 when the first-ever class graduated. This required a Secret clearance which was increased to Top Secret when the cadets become Air Force officers. Our records were kept in a locked file cabinet with only two keys, mine and my immediate supervisor’s. Leaving a cabinet unlocked over night was a court-martial offense as was leaving a personnel file on a desk over night for the cleaning crew to view.

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The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, at 1485 Delgany St., opens a new exhibit on all ﬂoors on Sept. 16 called “The Dirty South: Contemporary Art, Material Culture and The Sonic Impulse.” Artworks drawn from visual imagery found in music, videos, song lyrics and cultural ephemera. Hours: Wednesday-Friday: noon to 7 p.m.; Saturday: noon to 9 p.m., Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 303-298-7554, mcadenver.org. Admission charged. Public parking garage at 1900 16th St. Fairy tales plus... Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., opens “Into the Woods,” with music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, on the Main Stage Sept. 8 to Oct. 8. Directed by Lynn Collins. Musical direction by Trent Hines. Tickets: arvadacenter.org, 720-898-7200. Performance Now Subscriptions to the Highlands Ranch-based Performance Now Theatre Company’s new season of four shows are available. “A Grand Night for Singing” will run Sept. 9 to 25; “Little Women” Jan. 6-22; “Carousel,” March 17 to April 2 and “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” June 9 to 25. Presented at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 471 Allison Parkway. PerformanceNow.org, box ofﬁce: 303-987-7845.

Mod Denver Modernism Week offers vintage cars, mid-mod vendors and artwork from the Rocky Mountain region and beyond Aug. 26, VIP Night; Aug. 27 at the Flight Hangar at Centennial Airport, 13005 Wings Way, Englewood. General admission Aug. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., is $25. From 9 to 10 a.m. it’s $35. VIP night is $75. All prices plus fee. At the Aug. 26 evening event, live models will wear mid-mod fashions and food trucks will be on hand. One drink included with ticket and a cash bar will be available with themebased drinks. Miss Modernism will lic-17552427905.eventbrite.com/o/denver-modernism-week-appear.

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Call for artists Entries for the Littleton Museum’s 2022 Own an Original Exhibit are being accepted by the Littleton Fine Arts Board through Sept. 29 at 11:59 p.m. The theme is Labyrinth and the juror will be Molly Casey from the art consulting firm, NINE Dot Arts. Numerous interpretations are expected and happily anticipated. Applications through: callforentry.org. The opening reception and juror’s awards will be Nov. 3 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Exhibit will run through Dec. 31. Victoria water lilies Hudson Gardens and Denver Botanic Gardens anticipate Victoria water lilies to start opening their spectacular blooms. On the first night, the flower is white and female and releases a scent to attract beetles which fertilize its pollen. The flower closes and traps the beetles inside until the second night when the flower opens as a male with purplish color. The beetles fly off to the next flower and the purple flower sinks back into the water. Guests are welcome to bring chairs and picnics to Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, where volunteers from the Colorado Water Garden Society will be on hand to explain the process. colowatergardensociety. org. Request email notice.

September means Powwow time Dancers at the Friendship Powwow at the Denver Art Museum.

he annual Friendship Powwow, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 10, will bring color and excitement to the Martin Building Sie Welcome Center at the Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. This annual event celebrates the culture and creativity of diverse Indigenous communities across Denver and the Front Range. Native American dance competitions, handson activities and artist, food and vendor booths. Music and dance performances. Admission to the Denver Art Museum is free for all visitors as well. See denverartmuseum.org.

Bravo Cello quartet is musical delight

Bravo Cello has an extensive repertoire, and the four members — Carole Whitney, Sarah Biber, Heidi Mausbach and Diane Betkowski — performed a really varied and delightful program for the music lovers who attended the ﬁnal summer musical program in Englewood’s Hampden Hall on August 13. Throughout the year, Englewood Arts Presents, led by Eric Bertoluzzi, a Colorado Symphony cellist for many years, has offered a variety of chamber music programs, presented by classically-trained musicians on Saturday afternoons, with reasonable ticket prices. We were happy to see advance notice for fall 2022!The quartet began the program with Randall Thompson’s “Allelulia,” followed by Vivaldi’s popular “The Seasons,” four movements for summer, autumn, winter, spring. They included three arrangements

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Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Robert Plant and Alison Krauss at Red Rocks Robert Plant was the lead singer of Led Zeppelin. The lead singer of Led Zeppelin is playing Red Rocks. I really shouldn’t have to write anything else for you to purchase tickets. On the off chance you need a little more, here we go — Plant will be joined by folk/bluegrass legend Alison Krauss in support of their second album of duets, “Raise the Roof,” which was released last year. Like their blockbuster debut, “Raising Sand,” the album ﬁnds the duo delving deep into country, folk and alt rock. I really can’t think of a better venue for the pair than Red Rocks, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway in Morrison, which they’ll be playing at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1. You should already have tickets, but if you don’t, get yours at www.ticketmaster. com.

Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail.com. Reader FROM PAGE 16 BRAVO for the cello literature for multiple celli by Erinn Renyer, particularly noting the skill, craftmanship and beauty: “a joy for cellists and audiences around the world.” Those works were: Bizet’s famous “Habanera,” Delibes’ “Pizzacato Polka” and Joplin’s “The Entertainer” and “The Easy Winner.” A pleasing work was a Beatles medley: “Hey Jude,” “Yesterday” and “Eleanor Rigby.” And dance rhythms drive Abreau’s “Tico Tico”, Piazolla’s “Libertango, Oblivion,” Michael Kibbs’ “Mello Cellos Tango.” Hard to sit still, as it was with Delibes’ “PizzicatoDreamierPolka.”and very familiar works wound up the program: French singer Edith Piaf’s “La Vie en Rose” and the lovely “Over the Rainbow” by Arlen, which brought up images of a young Judy Garland for this ancientTicketswriter!arenow available for a Fall Chamber Season, which starts on Sept. 24 with Lara St. John, violin and Mark Kennedy, piano, including Bach’s Partita No. 2 for solo violin and Franck’s “Sonata in A Major for Violin and Piano.” Oct. 22 brings “Schubert Octet for Winds and Strings,” with violin 1 Yi Zhao; violin 2 Dmitri Pogorelov; Soﬁa Basile, viola; Seoyin Min, cello; Owen Levine, bass; Jason Shafer, clarinet; Tristan Rennie, bassoon; Young Kim, horn.November’s program will include “Music for Violin, Cello and Piano” with Yi Zhao, violin; Seoyoen Min, cello and pianist tbd. And in December, a Silver Ainomae Ensemble is forecast, with a return of the young cellist who left Denver for the Minnesota Orchestra, but still has a hand in planning Englewood’s programming. He continues to extend his acquaintance with numerous wonderful musicians in what must be a complex, but fascinating network ... For information and tickets for these 2 p.m. programs, visit englewoodarts.org or contact ebertoluzzi2hotmail.com. Hampden Hall is at 1000 Englewood Parkway, just north of West Hampden Avenue. 303-8068196.

“The other day two dads whose kids were having lessons might have formed a band themselves,” Henson said. “They’re both novice players and they wanted to play together. That kind of thing doesn’t happen without a physical store.”

Comedy legend comes to Comedy Works South I miss Craig Ferguson’s presence on late night all the time. He was always so funny and insightful and delightfully Scottish.Ifyou’re like me and missed his wry sense of humor, you’re in luck, because he’ll be stopping by Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place in Greenwood Village, at 7:15 and 9:45 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26 and Saturday, Aug. 27 and 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28. If you’re not familiar with Ferguson, he’s a multiple Grammy nominated, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, producer, director and comedian. Get tickets at comedians/craig-ferguson.https://comedyworks.com/

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The new location is also allowing Allegro to try out new projects like an upcoming foray into preschool classes with a nationally recognized program that is speciﬁcally designed to be fun and engaging and provide children with the opportunity to try a variety of instruments. All of these efforts are in support of building more than a business — the aim is to create a place where people want to spend their time while sharing a love of music. And it seems like it’s working.

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“I believe they came down in a way that allows us to do this.”

“We have hit a major milestone on importation, and that is, if you will, setting up the pathway and the part ner contracts in order to enable the importation.” said Kim Bimestefer, the executive director of the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, which is overseeing the importation program. How it will work Bimestefer’s department adminis ters Medicaid in Colorado. But the drug-importation program is not aimed at reducing the state govern ment’s prescription drug spending — which is around $1 billion a year, Bimestefer said. The explanation for that is con tained in a report released by the department last year that found, due to rebates and federal regulations, the prices Medicaid pays for drugs are already comparable to the prices of drugs in Canada. Bimestefer said Medicaid’s drug spending has been ﬂat in recent years, while it has con tinued to climb for people on private insurance.Asaresult, the state has set up the importation program with the goal of helping those privately insured folks, with the imported drugs ultimately ending up in local pharmacies.

Colorado has taken another step toward importing lower-cost prescrip tion drugs from Canada, after signing contracts with companies on both sides of the border that will handle theThetransaction.statehopes that bringing in regular, everyday prescription drugs from Canada, where they are sold at a lower price than in the United States, will help lower drug costs for people here. On Aug. 18, the state announced that it has signed deals with three companies: AdiraMedica, a wholesaler with a subsidiary in Canada that will act as the exporter; Premier Pharmaceuticals, an Idahobased wholesaler that will act as the importer and distributor; and Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Safety, which will run a program to collect reports on the drugs’ safety.

Beating industry opposition If Canada goes along, that leaves only one obstacle remaining: the pharmaceutical industry, which has staunchly opposed the effort. In 2020, the industry ﬁled a lawsuit seeking to stop implementation of the federal rules for state importation programs. That lawsuit is still ongo ing — Florida earlier this year ﬁled an amicus brief in support of the federal rules; Colorado has not done the same, according to federal court records.

Advocates for importation, includ ing Bimestefer, said the programs will have numerous safeguards, including a requirement that drugs be pur chased directly from manufacturers. But those requirements also make the pharmaceutical industry’s opposition more consequential — essentially giv ing the industry veto power over the programs.Still,Bimestefer said she is opti mistic that some manufacturers will want to work with Colorado to export Canadian drugs.

“We are poised to be able to do what is right and poised to be able to take on those who would impede us in bring ing savings to Coloradans,” she said. “We are going to ﬁnd manufactur ers who are willing to negotiate. If we didn’t think we would be able to ﬁnd manufacturers who are willing to ne gotiate, we wouldn’t be pursuing this.”

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Bimestefer said the state plans to submit its application to the federal Food and Drug Administration this fall. After that, it’s unclear how long the feds will take to review it.

The industry also opposed a bill in Congress that would write the federal rules on state importation programs into“Drugslaw. that enter the United States through drug importation schemes would circumvent FDA’s review and approval of our medicine supply,” Priscilla VanderVeer, the vice presi dent of public policy at the pharma ceutical industry group PhRMA, said in a statement following a committee hearing on the federal bill.

State moves toward importing drugs from Canada

A Polis priority Colorado’s drug importation pro gram is a major piece of Gov. Jared Polis’ health care agenda, one that has taken on even greater signiﬁcance in an election year as Polis touts his efforts to save people money.

“We have committed to monitor and to not import drugs in a way that would impede any of their supplies,” Bimestefer said, speaking of a need to “be a very good partner to our friends to the north.”

This resulted, in late-2020, in a rule blocking the export of medications that are in short supply.

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 Colo rado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

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Florida was the ﬁrst state to ﬁle an application with the feds, but, nearly two years later, it still doesn’t have an answer.

Lauren Reveley, who is leading HCPF’s drug importation program, said AdiraMedica will work with the state to negotiate to purchase drugs from manufacturers in Canada. AdiraMedica will then buy the drugs and sell them to Premier Pharmaceuticals. Premier will contract with a laboratory to test the drugs and make sure they are what they claim to be, then will repackage and relabel the drugs and distribute them to participating Colorado pharmacies, which will sell them to consumers.

State drug importation programs were made possible under rules passed during the Trump admin istration and continued during the Biden administration. But, so far, no state programs have been approved.

Navigating Canadian concerns Even if the program receives federal approval, it still faces signiﬁcant hurdles. Among the biggest: Will Canada actually go along? For years, ofﬁcials and advocacy groups in Canada have raised con cerns about what large-scale export of drugs to the U.S. would do to the price and supply of medicines in Canada.

Meanwhile, Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Safety will set up a program to monitor for adverse events and other safety concerns, so the state can spot problems in the supply chain. Reveley said the system is designed to be market-driven, meaning the state will facilitate it but not need to finance it with taxpayer dollars. So far, Colorado has spent about $1.5 million to get the program up and running, Reveley said. Seeking federal approval Colorado has not yet identified which drugs it will seek to import. Some — biologics, like insulin, for instance — are off the table due to federal regulations. For others, it depends on how negotiations with manufacturers go, Reveley said. But the state is expected to finalize its list in the coming months because it’s a requirement for winning federal ap proval for the program.

“Our health care system is a symbol of our national identity and we are committed to defending it,” Canada’s health minister said at the time. But, to Bimestefer and other Colo rado ofﬁcials, this is not exactly a no. Bimestefer said she has held meet ings with the Canadian consulate to better understand Canada’s position, and she believes Colorado can con struct its program in a way that does not hurt Canada’s pharmaceutical supply. The state, she said, will only look to import drugs that are not in shortage — and most of the most com monly used medications are not.

In a statement, Polis called the Aug. 18 announcement of the program’s contractors “a major piece in place to make drugs more affordable.”

“I am proud to see the progress of the program and the steps forward in making lower health care costs a real ity across Colorado and look forward to delivering real results and savings,” Polis said. In her own statement, Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera, a four-time cancer survivor, referenced her personal ex periences trying to pay for life-saving medications and said the administra tion is “committed to creating new innovative ways to ensure all Colora dans have access to high quality and affordable health care.”

“I think there’s reason for concern for monkeypox because we’re seeing an increase in infections,” said Dr. Connie Price, the Chief Medical Ofﬁcer with Denver Health. “We have an opportunity that I think was much greater than we had with COVID to actually control it.”

Dashboard tracks disease The updated dashboard clearly spells out how monkeypox is now hitting Colorado. A bar near the top shows six people are hospitalized, no one in the state has died and cases have been identiﬁed in 19 counties. The ﬁrst cases were found in Colorado in May. The numbers grew from there to six in June, 66 in July and 94 in August, for a total of 168 to date.

“Some of the strategies that they’ve been using, things like having places for students to isolate if they were to test positive, are going to be potentially important strategies again,” she said.

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Based on the data the state health department is collecting both here in Colorado and nationally, “we are seeing that the greatest risk at this time is among, gay, bisexual, or other men who have sex with men,” said Herlihy. “That is primarily, here in Colorado, in the Denver metro area, but we have seen cases outside of the metro area as well.”

Questions arise But as the state looks to ramp up response to the spread of another contagious disease, plenty of questions are popping up: about vaccines, tests, risks in schools and colleges.Asforschools, Herlihy said “I think it is important to note in the data that I shared today, that we have not seen any pediatric cases here in Colorado. But we are anxiously awaiting guidance from CDC.”Shesaid the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had let Colorado public health ofﬁcials know they expect to release school and childcare guidance very soon. She said the state health department is talking to partners across the state and “encouraging the routine practices that we use now to prevent communicable diseases in schools, our practices that really should continue for monkeypox.”

Cases of monkeypox, a rare but serious disease, are rising, and Colorado health ofﬁcials told reporters in a brieﬁng Aug. 18 they’re ramping up in response.

State health o cials step up response as case numbers rise

Monkeypox vaccines are available but in short supply, Bookman said, based on the federal allocation of it.

Young adult men face most monkeypox risk

“Now we are hopeful that we will see more coming, in the coming weeks and coming months,” he said, adding that the state is prioritizing the vaccine to the places where we are seeing the largest amount of community spread and where the need is, which now is in the Denver metro area.

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The health department created the dashboard with input from community leaders, LGBTQ advocacy organizations, and local public health agencies, to ensure data transparency while protecting patient privacy.

State advises schools Herlihy noted the state recently updated its school guidance around COVID-19 and said there’s guidance there about general infection prevention strategies in schools.

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Price said monkeypox is not as transmissible as COVID-19 and that it’s unlikely to evolve that way. More information about the monkeypox outbreak will now be published online. It clearly shows the group currently most at risk, based on the data: young adult men in or near Denver. The state said it’s expanding the data on the monkeypox dashboard they rolled out earlier this month. It will now include county-level case counts and demographic data.

He said the state is expanding its distribution network; it now includes 59 providers, to which it’s distributed 3,500 doses. He said the state has administered more than 4,000 doses and that vaccine data also would appear on the state’s website.Pricesaid Denver Health has administered nearly 500 doses to people who meet criteria for close contact. Price added that there are non-research, experimental treatments available to those who have severe disease once they are diagnosed.Herlihy said monkeypox testing is expanding and commercial labs nationwide have been coming online to test as “Commercialwell. lab testing is available and really recommended for patients who have insurance, that can be processed through primary care providers or other healthcare providers,” she said. “We know that most large systems in the state now are able to collect specimens and do thisShetesting.”saiditdoes not require preapproval from the state health department and specimens can be collected with materials that many providers have on hand. This story is from CPR News, a nonproﬁt news source. Used by permission. For more, and to support Colorado Public Radio, visit cpr.org.

“We have been working closely with trusted community members to develop the data sharing practices,” on the website, said state epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Herlihy. She said that included some “data suppression” to protect privacy, especially in less populated counties “when there’s case counts of one or two, there is the potential for individuals to be identiﬁed.”

She said public health ofﬁcials believe brief interactions without physical contact, so passing someone at a grocery store, would not be considered a risk for monkeypox transmission.“Again,themajor route of transmission really continues to be that close physical contact, including contact during sex,” she said.

Herlihy said the agency is having conversations with higher education institutions, which she said have learned a lot from the COVID-19 experience, including in resident halls, considered congregate, or higher risk, settings.

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Denver has recorded 59 cases, followed by Adams, Arapahoe, Jefferson and El Paso counties also in double digits. Eighty-ﬁve percent of cases are in men. The bulk of the cases are in younger adults: three in four are in those aged 18 to 44. Nearly 77% of cases are in people who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual.Following on the heels of two-plus years of grappling with COVID-19, and with other diseases like polio reemerging in the U.S., another health department ofﬁcial sought to reassure“PublicColoradans.healthwillalways be monitoring the situation and always ready to scale our response and that we would communicate to the public,” no matter the threat, said Scott Bookman, who directs the Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response. “We are preparing to respond in any way that we need to, and we are committed to transparent, open communication with the public, so they understand their risk and understand the actions that they need to take.”

Monkeypox infection numbers are growing and Colorado health o cials are stepping up their response to the disease.

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Aiden Krusoe is a confident high school golfer these days. Krusoe is a senior at Highlands Ranch and took medalist honors with a 1-under-par 70 in the Continental League’s second tournament on Aug. 9 at King’s Deer Golf Club in Monument. Spencer Schlagel of Legend and Charlie Tucker of Rock Canyon tied for second with even par rounds of 71. Kruose birdied the 539-yard, par 5 tenth hole to give him the 1-under-par score. Krusoe was the low scorer for the second straight year at the Denver Public Schools Invite, which was held Aug. 8 at Wellshire, with a 2-under par 69, and Highlands Ranch won its second consecutive team title. At the third Centennial League meet on Aug. 17 at Meadow Hills golf course, Krusoe fired an even par 70 and finished behind co-medalists Connor Scheich of Mountain Vista and Regis Jesuit’s Jake Irvine, who both carded 1-under-par 69s. Highlands Ranch won the tourney with Regis the runner-up.

Cushing says Krusoe is long hitter like most high school boys golfers but points out he is different because he follows up his drives with a complete all-around game. Krusoe is also a basketball player for Highlands Ranch, but this season golf has reached the point that he can’t wait to tee it up for the next round. “I’m just having fun,” he said. “In the past I put a lot more pressure on myself. Right now I’m just enjoying it and enjoying my senior season, having a fun time and the scores will follow. I just take it one shot at a time and simplify the game. “I’ve just focused on the mental side more than the swing because I know I have swing and can do anything that anybody else can do. I just see myself doing a lot of good things on the course and just try to go out and do it and try to keep a positive attitude. I just try to go hit one good shot and follow it up with the next. I try not to think too far ahead.” However, he is thinking about college.“I’d love to go to Michigan State,” Krusoe said. “I’ve already turned in my application. That’s my dream school. I just want to be a student and have“Myfun.grandpa played basketball there and my dad’s side of the family just loves that school. I grew up watching all their football and basketball games. I’m going back during fall break to watch the Michigan StateWisconsin football game.” Highlands Ranch ﬁnished third in last season’s 5A state tournament. Arapahoe, led by seniors Grant Juergens and Max Zadvorny, is back as the defending state champions. The Warriors were the state runners-up in 2020 and 2019. Other South Metro teams to watch this season include Valor Christian, Rock Canyon, Regis Jesuit and Cherry Creek.

Bruins o to strong start with 4-0 victory over Arapahoe

Creek wins ﬁeld hockey season opener

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“I’m so excited to have that as the season opener,” said Petit-Molina. “My kids have been ready and working hard all preseason. “A win is a win and I know as a coach and somebody that has played in Colorado (Kent Denver) myself that anything can change during the season. The season opener win is a good place to start and gives us a good foundation of what we need to work on for the future. I never expect anything.” Junior Taylor Shoflick scored the first goal of the season for the Bruins and sophomore Grace Manning also tagged on a goal. Emerson Helm was the leader as the sophomore tallied two goals for Creek. “Everybody did pretty well,” added Petit-Molina. “I think my seniors played well and I’m really proud of them because they have been through a lot the last couple years so for them to alternate being really strong, really positive and really encouraging. A couple of them had injuries. They are coming back strong and so they all have to come out with good energy and good leadership on the“It’sfield.actually funny because I run a camp over the summer,” she said. “So the players have been playing over the summer. They are very committed and from the beginning Cherry Creek is still like a family.

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Lutheran senior linebacker Trey Ciccio answers a question during CHSAA Fall Sports Media Day, held Monday, Aug. 15, at Empower Field.

The Lions of Lutheran High School made it to the semiﬁnals of the state 3A football tournament a season ago. Eventual champion Fort Morgan beat LHS by two points.

Lions made it to 3A semiﬁnals last season BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Aiden Krusoe, a senior at Highlands Ranch, has averaged 71.1 strokes in the ﬁrst four tournaments this season and has been the medalist twice.

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Launching the season opener with a victory is good, but Cherry Creek ﬁeld hockey coach Paula Petit-Molina knows things can change during the season.Creek defeated Arapahoe, 4-0, in a game played on Aug. 18 at Powell Middle School in Littleton.

The Lions start out with nonleague games against Mead (state 3A ﬁnals), Discovery Canyon, Pueblo East and Montrose (state 4A playoff semiﬁnalist).“Thatisone of the things we wanted to do. We needed to be challenged,” said coach Stephen Robbins. “How we can put ourselves in the position, in the playoffs, how will we know what it takes to win tough games? It’s not going to be easy. We had a lot of running clocks last year. It’s not going to be that way this year.” Ryan Kenny will be back for his senior season. He gained 750 yards a year ago and scored 11 touchdowns.Some things won’t change, such as a desire to run offensive plays every 12 to 15 seconds, perhaps in as little as eight seconds. “Tempo matters. You can see how it gives us an advantage,” Robbins said.“It works well,” added Braeden Mitchell, who had 19 tackles last season. “I liked it a lot. It doesn’t give the defense much time to prepare for what we are doing. It’s a big advantage. We practice it every day. Everyone needs to be of the same mindset.”

But there is one thing lingering over the Lions this season ... that two-point loss in the semiﬁnals last year.“We took the loss hard,” said Jadon Williams, who ﬁnished the campaign with 24 total tackles. “But as soon as it happened, we were back in the weight room and looking forward since that last game. We have a different attitude going into the weight room. We set a goal that we want to win state. We’ve been dedicated. We’ve been working hard.” “We’ve added coaches,” added linebacker Josh Ayers, who recorded 74 tackles. “The weight room has expanded. We’re taking the weight lifting more seriously because the coaching staff is taking it more seriously.”

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PHOTO BY JIM BENTON Highlands Ranch player takes medalist honors in tourney

“Right now I’m playing good,” said Krusoe. “I feel my putting is the best it’s ever felt. My swing feels good. I’m just playing Highlandsconﬁdent.”Ranchhead boys golf coach Jon Cushing has similar feelings.“He’s been a good player ever since he was a freshman,” added Cushing. “He’s made it to three state tournaments and he’s a leader on the team. He’s put in the work.”

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Regis has been in the past four championship games and won three of Coloradothem.Academy, which has won six state titles and been the runner-up seven times, is second ranked and Kent Denver is third. Kent Denver has won 10 state titles with the last one coming in 2016. Cherry Creek has captured two state titles and fi nished second fi ve times while Arapahoe started the season ranked fi fth.

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PINES 338,100.45 Intergovernmental-Castle Pines CITY

CITY OF AURORA 48,164.10 Due to Aurora - MV License Fee CITY OF AURORA OF CASTLE OF CASTLE OF LITTLETON OF LITTLETON OF LONE OF LONE

28,876.86 Intergovernmental-Littleton CITY

TREE 3,092.12 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder CITY

PINES 176,471.37 Due to Castle Pines MV License CITY

TREE 1,236,416.49 Intergovernmental-Lone Tree CIVIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE 359.90 Books & Subscription CL CLARKE INC 13,400.31 Professional Services CLARK, RAND M 126.40 Conference, Seminar, Training Fees CLAYTON & COMPANY INC 13,737.50 Professional Services CLEAR-ARMOR LLC 78,750.00 Security Enhancements COALITION FOR THE UPPER SOUTH PLATTE 4,056.25 Escrow Payable CODE-4 COUNSELING 1,600.00 Professional Services COHEN, KARINA 506.82 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder COLORADO ASPHALT PAVEMENT 250.00 Conference, Seminar, Training Fees COLORADO CHILLER SERVICES 12,933.95 Repair & Maintenance Service COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA 6,418.47 Newspaper Notices/Advertising COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT 1,089.00 Due to State-PH Marriage License COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 10,215.00 Due to State-Colorado Traumatic Brain Injury Trust COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 7,260.00 Due to State-HS Marriage License COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 2,792,634.72 Due to State - MV COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 30,295.65 Due to State -Drivers License COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF STATE 14,906.00 Due to State - eRecording COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 322.80 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder COLORADO DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S COUNCIL 90.00 Books & Subscription COLORADO DOORWAYS INC 508.25 Repair & Maintenance Supplies COLORADO HOUSING & FINANCE AUTHORITY 62.00 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder COLORADO JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT 596.00 Due to State-Family Friendly Court COLORADO KEYS 4,000.00 County Fair Service/Fair Event COLORADO PAINT COMPANY 31,061.25 Paint & Road Striping COLORADO SECRETARY OF STATE 7.50 Due to State-Voter Confidentiality COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 87,412.51 1st Quarter 2022 Services COLUMBIA ULTIMATE 2,529.45 Support/MaintenanceSoftware/Hardware COLUMBINE PAPER & MAINTENANCE 349.74 Janitorial Supplies COMPASSCOM SOFTWARE CORPORATION 306.00 Telephone/Communications COMPTON, PHILIP C 250.00 Payroll Reissue COMPUTRONIX INC 8,538.00 Support/MaintenanceSoftware/Hardware CONSOR ENGINEERS LLC 5,825.00 Traffic Signals - Engineering CONTACT WIRELESS 2,010.27 Support/MaintenanceSoftware/Hardware CONTINENTAL PARTITION SYSTEMS LLC 3,390.00 Professional Services CONTINUUM OF COLORADO 13,226.00 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CORDANT HEALTH SOLUTIONS 108.20 Medical, Dental & Vet Services CORE & MAIN LP 1,497.20 Construction/Maintenance Materials CORE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE 136,942.06 Electric CORE ELECTRIC LOCAL ADDRESS 160.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground COSTA, JUSTIN PAUL 183.56 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder COSTAR COMPS 65.00 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder COSTAR REALTY INFORMATION INC 7,067.22 Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance CRISIS CENTER 24,366.65 Reimbursement for Community Services CRISTANDO HOUSE INC 150.00 Conference, Seminar, Training Fees CRYE PRECISION LLC 20,389.50 Clothing & Uniforms CSST SOFTWARE LLC 17,442.00 Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance CURTIS, THOMAS S 238.10 Travel Expense CUTTING, ALLISON E 89.58 Metro Area Meeting Expense D L ADAMS ASSOCIATES 1,485.00 Professional Services DAHL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 5,793.75 Professional Services DAVIS, CHRISTINE 100.00 FairJudges/Referees/ShowManagement DAWN B HOLMES INC 20,825.00 Medical, Dental & Vet Services DC GROUP INC 3,115.33 Service Contracts DELGLEIZE, MEGAN 88.13 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder DENOVO VENTURES LLC 7,500.00 Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance DENVER HEALTH & HOSPITAL AUTHORITY 678.04 Forensic Testing DENVER SPRINGS, LLC 6,366.29 Business Personal Property Tax Rebate DIETRICH, JENNIFER 1,115.70 Tuition Reimbursement DISTRICT ATTORNEY, 18TH DISTRICT 807,208.90 Legal Services DMC WEAR PARTS LLC 24,500.00 Operating Supplies DODRILL, STEVEN 126.40 Conference, Seminar, Training Fees DOLEZAL, MARY 40.00 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder DOMINGUEZ, ERNIE 1,500.00 FairJudges/Referees/ShowManagement DOOLEY ENTERPRISES INC 98,958.76 Firearm Supplies DOUGLAS COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION 5,273.00 Security Services DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION 170.00 Professional Services DOUGLAS COUNTY INMATE WELFARE ACCOUNT 2,400.00 Professional Services/Booking Fees DOUGLAS COUNTY NEWS PRESS 40.00 Books & Subscription DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 825.00 Conference, Seminar, Training Fees DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 90,000.00 Insurance Claims-Liability DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 19,420.61 Travel Expense DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF 35.00 Purchased Services DRC CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC 7,252.12 Professional Services DREAM FINDERS 10,000.00 Escrow Payable DREXEL BARRELL & COMPANY 160.00 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE 7,449.00 Purchased Services DUNNAWAY, KELLY 232.83 Travel Expense DYCK, DAINNA J 244.90 Travel Expense DYER-JONES, LARA 725.14 Travel Expense EAGLE LAND SURVEYING INC 50.00 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder EAN SERVICES LLC 1,212.32 Travel Expense EASON, DAVID 94.49 Operating Equipment Accessories ECIVIS INC 23,700.00 Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance ECONOMICCOUNCILDEVELOPMENTOFCOLORADO 7,500.00 Community Programs/Sponsorship EDWARDS, AMY 236.34 Travel Expense EJ USA INC 5,645.62 Construction/Maintenance Materials EKBERG, GERRY 125.00 FairJudges/Referees/ShowManagement ELECTRICIANS LLC, THE 87.17 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder ELITE K-9 TRAINING LLC 7,500.00 Conference, Seminar, Training Fees ELITE SURFACE INFRASTRUCTURE 161,820.15 Bannock 2019 LID & Sageport 2018 LID Projects EMERGENCY SYSTEMS COMPLIANCE SERVICES 5,400.00 Service Contracts EMPLOYMENT MATTERS LLC 2,650.00 Training Services EMR ENTERPRISES LLC 1,889.00 Professional Services ENVIROTECH SERVICES INC 3,299.15 Salt & Other Ice Removal ENVISION IT PARTNERS 2,658.00 Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance EQUITY SERVICES INC 267.60 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder ERO RESOURCES CORPORATION 1,687.01 Professional Services ESKER SOFTWARE INC 921.98 Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance EZ LINER INDUSTRIES 517.05 Equipment & Motor Vehicle Parts FACTUAL INFORMATICS LLC 93.00 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder FALCONE REFRIGERATION INC 2,895.00 Repair & Maintenance Service FALTAK, SHANNON 100.00 Judges/Referees/FairShowManagement FEDEX 132.54 Postage & Delivery Service FELSBURG, HOLT AND ULLEVIG 9,467.50 Road-Street Drainage-Engineering FENCE POST, THE 1,000.00 Fair Marketing & Sponsorship FIEDLER, PATRICK 218.79 Travel Expense FIREWISE COLORADO INC 350.00 Professional Services FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE CO 150,000.00 Buildings & Structures884 PARK STREET FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE CO 262.00 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground FISCHER, BECKY 85.00 Professional Membership & Licenses FITHIAN, ABBY 16.68 Travel Expense FLOOD, MICHAEL 193.28 Travel Expense FLYING W RANCH 2,800.00 Recognition Programs FOLEY, SCOTT 17.75 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder FOLKESTAD & FAZEKAS 78.35 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder FOOTHILLS DOG AGILITY EQUIPMENT RENTAL 475.00 County Fair Services/ Fair Show Management FORD, JOHN 1,068.28 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder FORD, STEVE R 125.00 FairJudges/Referees/ShowManagement FRANE SURVEYING INC 140.00 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder FRANKLIN D AZAR & ASSOCIATES PC 8,000.00 Legal Services FRANKTOWN ANIMAL CLINIC 192.85 Medical, Dental & Vet Services FREDERICKS, FRANK 207.80 Travel Expense FRENCH, JA’DAE 226.80 Travel Expense FRIEND, JORDAN 146.25 Travel Expense FRONTIER FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL COMPANY 2,775.47 Grounds Keeping Supplies GABEL, JACOB 287.86 Books & Subscription GADZIALA, CAMILLE 72.58 Travel Expense GAIKOWSKI, KASH 3,000.00 County Fair Service/Fair Event GALLS LLC 28,612.62 Clothing & Uniforms GAPPA, CAITLIN 46.82 Travel Expense GARCIA, ANDREA & MARIA CORTEZ 200.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground GAUCK, BRIAN Q 800.00 County Fair Service/Fair Rodeo GAUNTLET TRAINING INDUSTRIES 4,046.25 Professional Services GEO JOBE GIS CONSULTING 9,500.00 Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance GIRL SCOUTS OF COLORADO 200.00 Vendor Surcharge GMCO CORPORATION 67,376.40 Dust Suppressant, Salt & Other Ice Removal, Soil Stabilization Material GOVCONNECTION INC 81,401.20 Computers, Screens and Supplies GRAINGER 33.48 Janitorial Supplies GRASER, AMELIA 86.46 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder GRESS, SANDY 2,500.00 Escrow Payable GROUND ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS INC 48,052.25 Construction Inspection Services GUARDIAN TITLE AGENCY 155.50 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder HALLMARK, HARRISON 125.00 FairJudges/Referees/ShowManagement HAMILTON, EMILY 100.00 FairJudges/Referees/ShowManagement HARBOUR, RICHARD 32.76 Travel Expense HAY CO LLC 1,671.05 Fair Show Management HDR ENGINEERING INC 46,901.77 Havana/Meridian Road & Hilltop Road Projects HEALTH ADVOCATE SOLUTIONS INC 1,740.00 Accrued Advocacy Fees HEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES 645.00 Professional Services HEALTHCARE MEDICAL WASTE SERVICES 161.70 Biohazard Waste Removal HELENA AGRI-ENTERPRISES, LLC 1,256.50 Operating Supplies HICO DISTRIBUTING OF COLORADO INC 18.00 Office Supplies HIEBERT, DALE 213.90 Travel Expense HIGH LINE CANAL CONSERVANCY 10,000.00 Parks & Recreation Improvement HIGH PLAINS ACCESS CONTROLS LLC 550.00 Repair & Maintenance Service HIGHLANDS RANCH COMMUNITY 3,450.00 Professional Services HIGHLANDS RANCH LAW ENFORCEMENT 52,290.50 Academy Training HIGHLANDS RANCH METRO DISTRICTS 7,628.00 Water & Sewer HIRSCH, JEREMY 276.00 Travel Expense HODITS, SARAH 359.78 Travel Expense HOFFMAN, DARCY 650.00 Veteran Affairs Stipend HOLCIM-WCR INC 7,244.16 Aggregate Products HOOPS, RODNEY R 486.21 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder HOPSKIPDRIVE INC 4,495.36 Student Transportation HOSKINSON, JOHN 75.08 Recognition Programs HR GREEN INC 764.00 Professional Services HS GOV TECH USA INC 49,700.00 HS Cloud Suite for Health Department HSS - HOSPITAL SHARED SERVICES 1,162.50 Repair & Maintenance Service HUDICK EXCAVATING INC 768,394.87 Bayou Gulch Road & Waterton Road Phase 2 Projects HUMANE SOCIETY OF PIKES PEAK 35,575.00 Animal Control Services ID EDGE INC 3,709.67 Building Security & Operating IDEAL FENCING CORPORATION LLC 13,740.00 Professional Services IDEMIA IDENTITY & SECURITY USA 26,598.00 Computer Equipment IHEARTMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT INC 3,000.00 Fair Marketing & Sponsorship IMAGEFIRST 115.20 Professional Services INGALLS, LANCE 232.83 Travel Expense INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES LLC 101,556.00 Rural Small Culvert Pipe Repairs J & A TRAFFIC PRODUCTS 1,631.00 Sign Parts & Supplies J P MORGAN CHASE BANK 873,581.29 Pcard Purchases 06/05/22-07/04/22 JACKSON, SARA 44.95 Professional Membership & Licenses JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 4,294.68 Foster Care Collaborative JEFFERSON COUNTY TREASURER’S OFFICE 30.00 Metro Area Meeting Expense JIMENEZ, RUBEN 804.40 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder JOB STORE INC, THE 4,720.42 Contract Work/Temporary Agency JOHN ELWAY CHEVROLET 32,762.00 Purchase of 2022 Chevy Blazer JOHNSON, STEVEN P 303.60 Travel Expense JON P DICKEY LLC 9,580.00 Roofing Inspections JR ENGINEERING LLC 135.00 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder KALIHER, MEGHAN 420.73 Travel Expense KEITH, BRIEN 1,054.36 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder KEN CARYL GLASS INC 12,200.00 Insurance Claims-Property KENNEDY - COLORADO LLC 15,310.51 Building/Land Lease/Rent KENNEDY, LORI 221.13 Travel Expense KIEFER FARMS PERCHERONS 3,500.00 County Fair Service/Fair Event KIEWIT INFRASTRUCTURE COMPANY 201,058.44 Asphalt & Asphalt Filler KINGDOM SIGHT STUDIOS 100.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground KINNON ENTERTAINMENT 13,141.25 County Fair Service/Fair Event KLEEN TECH SERVICES LLC 5,029.38 Service Contracts KODIAK RANCH LLC 3,000.00 County Fair Service/Fair Event KONECNY, FRANCIS & ROSEMARY 332.12 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder KOPRIVA, MICHELLE 588.00 Professional Services KRUG, ERIKA 500.00 FairJudges/Referees/ShowManagement KUMAR AND ASSOCIATES INC 5,949.91 Professional Services LACHEY, DONNA JANE 200.00 FairJudges/Referees/ShowManagement Continued to Next Page 942553

29August 25, 2022 Highland Ranch | Lone Tree Legals 8.25.22 * 1 www.ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/Notices Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 legals@coloradocommunitymedia.com PUBLIC NOTICES Douglas County Warrants Public Notice Commissioner’s Proceedings July 2022 Vendor Name Total Description 18TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUVENILE $17,000.00 Professional Services & Contributions 18TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT VALE FUND 5,960.00 Due to 18th Judicial District-VALE 53 CORPORATION LLC 56,030.00 Iron Horse Bridge and Inca Road Drainage Projects AAPEX LEGAL SERVICES LLC 445.00 Legal Services ABSOLUTE GRAPHICS INC 12,069.49 Clothing & Uniforms ACORN PETROLEUM INC 233,985.59 Fleet Tanks Fuel ADOLFSON & PETERSON CONSTRUCTION 2,500.00 Escrow Payable ADVANCED PROPERTY MAINTENANCE INC 590.00 Repair & Maintenance Service ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN CASA 38,058.13 Professional Services AECOM USA INC 12,760.71 Bayou Gulch Road Project AGING RESOURCES OF DOUGLAS COUNTY 5,742.00 Senior Services Grant AGUIRRE, EDITH SOTELO 134.63 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder ALBERT FREI & SONS 124,077.05 Aggregate Products ALCOHOL MONITORING SYSTEMS INC 3,339.30 Alcohol Monitoring Fees ALFRED BENESCH & COMPANY 87,229.40 Waterton Road Phase 2 Project ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES INC 6,700.15 Liability Insurance ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICE 67,671.22 Security Services ALSTON, MARSHA 880.00 Youth Awards - Rapids Tickets AMERICAN PUBLIC HUMAN SERVICES 2,314.00 Professional Membership & Licenses AMERICAN TARGET COMPANY 896.00 Firearm Supplies AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION 2,815.00 Building/Land Lease/Rent ANDRUSS, OLIVIA 750.00 Operating Supplies ANY LAB TEST NOW MURRAY, UT 49.00 Purchased Services APDC COLORADO LANGUAGE CONNECTION 678.60 Professional Services APEX SOFTWARE 4,050.00 Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance APONTE PUBLIC AFFAIRS INC 2,081.25 Professional Services APPLIED CONTROL EQUIPMENT 4,584.66 Business Personal Property Tax Rebate ARAPAHOE COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES 5,155.75 Legal Services ARAPAHOE/DOUGLAS WORKS WORKFORCE CENTER 47,229.23 Case Management ARGIS SOLUTIONS INC 34,600.00 Consulting Fees ARMOR CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES 10,307.44 Medical, Dental & Vet Services ARMORED KNIGHTS INC 1,238.40 Armored Car Services ARROW POINT SURVEYING LTD 30.00 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder ARS SAND & GRAVEL COMPANY LLC 1,424.87 Construction/Maintenance Materials ASA PROCESS SERVICE 1,810.00 Purchased Services ATKINS NORTH AMERICA 35,100.74 C-470 Trail Project ATTWOOD PUBLIC AFFAIRS 6,250.00 Lobbying Services AUSLYN GROUP 2,390.00 Conference, Seminar, Training Fees AUT VENTURES LIMITED 6,500.00 Professional Services AUTOMATED BUILDING SOLUTIONS 9,200.00 Service Contracts AUTRY, GARY 20.00 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder AVERETT, ASHLEY 183.57 Travel Expense AVERY, DANIEL 76.87 Travel Expense AVIENT CORPORATION 33,410.56 Business Personal Property Tax Rebate AWARDS WITH MORE 70.00 Office Supplies AXE WOMEN LOGGERS OF MAINE 3,950.00 County Fair Service/Fair Event AXIOM HUMAN RESOURCE SOLUTIONS 176.90 Computer Supplies AZIMUTH SURVEY COMPANY 20.00 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder AZTEC CONSULTANTS INC 1,560.00 Monument Replacement Project AZTEC SURVEYING AND LOCATING 13,095.96 Traffic Signal Utilities BACA III, PAUL E 200.60 Travel Expense BACKUS, LAURA 173.93 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder BARRETT, JULIE 407.00 Travel Expense BASELINE ASSOCIATES INC 1,540.00 Recruitment Costs BAUER, JENNY 100.00 Judges/Referees/FairShowManagement BAY SERVICE LLC 1,500.00 County Fair Service/Fair Event BEACON COMMUNICATIONS LLC 6,732.06 Audio and Video Room Upgrades BEARCOM WIRELESS WORLDWIDE 142.59 Equipment & Motor Vehicle Parts BEEMAN, JON 1,600.00 County Fair Service/Fair Event BEGAYE, REGINA 200.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSULTANTS INC 630.00 Mental Health Services BELL SURVEYING COMPANY 60.00 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder BEYOND TECHNOLOGY 1,072.26 Computer Supplies BJORK, PATSY 356.44 Travel Expense BLACK HILLS ENERGY 30,108.44 Utilities/Gas BLOSHENKO, DINA O 95.02 Travel Expense BOND, KEVIN 310.59 Travel Expense BORKOWSKI, ANGELA 232.01 Travel Expense BRADY, DEREK 200.00 FairJudges/Referees/ShowManagement BRAZIEL, TAMMY 472.61 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder BREAK THROUGHS INC 3,350.00 Conference, Seminar, Training Fees BREWER, PERRY D 125.00 FairJudges/Referees/ShowManagement BRIDGEVIEW IT INC 40,355.00 Professional Services & Recruitment Costs BUCKEYE CLEANING CENTER OF DENVER 8,572.66 Janitorial & Operating Supplies BUHLER, THOMAS 147.63 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder BURNS FIGA & WILL PC 19,030.44 Legal Services C & L WATER SOLUTIONS INC 10,088.75 Storm Sewer Repair Highlands Ranch CALIBRE PRESS INC 1,680.00 Training Services CALPHO 140.00 Professional Membership & Licenses CAMPBELL, CHRIS R 200.60 Travel Expense CARAVEO, EMILY 255.94 Travel Expense CARING COMMUNITIES OF COLORADO 75,428.00 Mental Health Services CARRERA, NICHOLE 158.00 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder CARTEGRAPH SYSTEMS LLC 500.00 Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance CARTER, KATHERINE 194.23 Metro Area Meeting Expense CASTLE PINES CONNECTION 3,500.00 Newspaper Notices/Advertising CASTLE ROCK CHEVROLET BUICK GMC 10,787.41 Equipment & Motor Vehicle Parts CASTLE ROCK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP 1,846.78 Equipment & Motor Vehicle Parts CASTLE ROCK CONSTRUCTION 195,052.27 Meridian Boulevard Reconstruction CASTLE ROCK FORD 5,729.14 Equipment & Motor Vehicle Parts CASTLE ROCK ROCK INC 8,652.38 Aggregate Products CASTLE ROCK SENIOR CENTER 19,010.00 Transportation Services Grant CASTLE ROCK VIOLIN STUDIO 600.00 County Fair Service/Fair Event CASTLETON CENTER WATER & SANITATION 62.00 Water & Sewer CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CENTRAL COLORADO 42,424.38 Community Support CAUDILL, JESSE R 1,168.39 Travel Expense CCMSI 9,211.11 Workers Compensation Claims CENTER COPY PRINTING 500.35 Printing/Copying/Reports CENTRAL SALT LLC 9,887.18 Salt & Other Ice Removal CENTRIFUGE TRAINING SOLUTIONS 2,025.00 Conference, Seminar, Training Fees CENTURY LINK 17,657.13 Telephone/Communications CHAMBERS CONSULTING INC 20.00 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder CHATO’S CONCRETE LLC 1,574,384.12 Poston Parkway Project and Sidewalk Repairs CHATO’S CONCRETE LLC 2,452.00 Sidewalk Repairs CHERRY CREEK BASIN WATER AUTHORITY 22,326.04 Due to State-Cherry Creek Basin CHICAGO TITLE OF COLORADO INC 35.07 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder CHSDA-COLORADO HUMAN SERVICES DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION 6,401.00 Professional Membership & Licenses CHURCH OF THE ROCK 11,920.63 Emergency Rent Assistance Funding CINTAS CORPORATION 120.00 Operating Supplies

16,968.64 Due to Littleton-MV License CITY

82,287.39 Intergovernmental-Aurora CITY

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of Legaltrust.Description of Real Property: LOT 23, BLOCK 1, PARCEL I AT ROXBOR OUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF 7567WhichSTATEDOUGLAS,OFCOLORADO.hastheaddressof:HalleysDr,Littleton,CO 80125

Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal

Public Notices LAND TITLE GUARANTEE COMPANY 20,000.00 Land - Sweet Water Road & Venneford Ranch LANGUAGE TESTING INTERNATIONAL 63.00 Recruitment Costs LASER TECHNOLOGY INC 1,755.00 Other Equipment LAUREL HEIGHTS HOSPITAL 4,400.00 Professional Services LAWYERS TITLE SERVICE 191.00 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder LEE, BRIANA 229.91 Travel Expense LEE, MICHAEL 486.90 Travel Expense LETS BOOTH IT LLC 4,840.00 County Fair Service/Fair Event LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS 5,941.38 Telephone/Communications LEXISNEXIS RISK SOLUTIONS 28,940.62 Annual Subscription LIFTECH CORPORATION 4,713.33 Professional Services LIGHTHOUSE TRANSPORTATION GROUP 4,352.40 Traffic Signals - Construction LIGHTING ACCESSORY & WARNING SYSTEMS 20,767.15 Vehicle Accessories LINKEDIN CORPORATION 8,415.00 Recruitment Costs LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION 500,000.00 Ignite Lab Funding LOCLYZ MEDIA SERVICES 9,270.00 Digital Media Services LONG, PAT 1,089.96 Travel Expense LOVEGROVE, JESSE 29.76 Travel Expense LOVELESS, ASHLEY 48.84 Travel Expense LYNN PEAVEY COMPANY 270.14 Operating Supplies LYTLE WATER SOLUTIONS LLC 1,588.75 Professional Services MAES, CHRIS D 650.00 Veteran Affairs Stipend MAINTENANCE RESOURCES 32,101.77 Janitorial Services MANNA RESOURCE CENTER 17,594.73 Professional Services MANZI, ROBERT & RAMONA 213.16 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder MAPLE STAR COLORADO INC 6,793.00 Professional Services MARQUEZ, RYAN J 187.90 Travel Expense MARTINEZ, MARK R 575.00 Travel Expense MATSON, HILLARY 3,000.00 County Fair Service/Fair Event MCMORRIS, KIRA 269.39 Travel Expense MEDLOCK, DISA 45.56 Travel Expense MELLENBRUCH, GRANT 1,750.00 County Fair Service/Fair Event MERIDIAN FIRE AND SECURITY LLC 2,101.89 Service Contracts MILLER WENHOLD CAPITOL 9,166.66 Lobbying Services MIRACLE RECREATION EQUIPMENT 6,911.00 Challenger Park Replacement Equipment MIRAMONTES, BIANCA 200.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground MITCHELL, BARRY 273.00 Communications Equipment Accessories MIZE, DALE 125.00 Judges/Referees/Fair Show Management MONSTER MURAL, THE 532.00 Fair Events & Acts MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY 372.00 Conference, Seminar, Training Fees MOSER, ROBERT WAYNE 801.42 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder MOSLEY, DAVID L 239.19 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder MOSS ADAMS LLP 5,000.00 Accounting & Financial Services MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC 33,348.90 Communication Equipment MOUNTAIN MOBILE TELEVISION LLC 19,896.39 Business Personal Property Tax Rebate MOUNTAIN VIEW ELECTRIC INC 1,134.72 Electric MOUNTAIN VIEW TENT COMPANY 6,813.00 Equipment Rental MOURNINGBADGE.US 459.89 Clothing & Uniforms MOVASSAGHPOUR, DENISE 39.00 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder MOYERS, ANN 401.33 Travel Expense MTM RECOGNITION 5,652.15 Recognition Programs MULLER ENGINEERING COMPANY INC 20,874.00 Perry Park Project MYHRE, ABIGAYLE 56.16 Travel Expense MYRICK, JUSTIN 100.00 Judges/Referees/Fair Show Management NARROW IS THE ROAD RACING LLC 250.00 Security Deposit Refund NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION INC 6,556.00 Electrical Installation/Repairs NATURE’S EDUCATORS 450.00 County Fair Service/Fair Event NELSON, JONI 125.00 Judges/Referees/FairShowManagement NORTHWEST SIGN RECYCLING LLC 4,454.59 Sign Parts & Supplies NORTHWOODS CONSULTING PARTNERS INC 562.50 Professional Services NYSTROM, SCOTT 25.48 Travel Expense O J WATSON COMPANY INC 6,403.70 Equipment & Motor Vehicle Parts OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CENTERS OF THE SOUTHWEST 7,585.00 Recruitment Costs ONENECK IT SOLUTIONS 15,202.95 Business Personal Property Tax Rebate ORCHARD CREEK BAND 1,000.00 Operating Supplies ORMSBEE, SONIA 130.14 Travel Expense OUTPUT SERVICES INC 8,254.18 Postage & Delivery Service OUTSYSTEMS INC 236,000.00 Software Renewal PACIFIC OFFICE AUTOMATION INC 8,970.72 Copier Charges PANORAMA WELLNESS AND SPORTS INSTITUTE 3,000.00 Training Services PARKER WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT 2,452.51 Water & Sewer PARRISH JR, ANTHONY 349.77 Travel Expense PASCOE, DIANNE 125.00 Judges/Referees/FairShowManagement PATRICK, JOHNIE 125.00 Judges/Referees/FairShowManagement PEAK OFFICE FURNITURE INC 106,211.96 Furniture PENDO PRODUCTS LLC 4,590.00 Operating Supplies PENO, JACOB T 325.02 Travel Expense PEPIN, FAYE 141.65 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder PEPPARD, LORA 454.87 Instructor Travel PEREGRINE INVESTIGATION & RESEARCH 93.50 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder PEREIRA, BRIAN L 370.00 Travel Expense PEREIRA, MORIAH 240.00 Employee Program Revenues PERRY PARK WATER & SANITATION 3,015.36 Bulk Water PETERSON, PAYSON W 400.00 Judges/Referees/FairShowManagement PHOENIX SUPPLY LLC 3,944.85 Prisoner Maintenance Supplies PICTOMETRY INTERNATIONAL INC 124,671.50 Software Renewal PIKES PEAK AGILITY CLUB 327.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground PINERY HOMEOWNERS 509.64 Security Services PINERY WATER DISTRICT 8,351.42 Water & Sewer PIONEER TECHNOLOGY GROUP LLC 11,407.00 Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance PLUM CREEK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 6,400.00 Wellness Program PMAM CORPORATION 3,329.27 Alarm Administration Expenses POO CREW LLC, THE 525.00 Pet Waste Removal POTTERS INDUSTRIES LLC 23,848.00 Paint & Road Striping PRANNO, ANTHONY JAMES 596.87 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder PRATT, CHRISTOPHER 241.02 Travel Expense PRO AUDIO SOUND LLC 2,300.00 County Fair Service/Fair Event PRO COM - PRO COMPLIANCE 5,690.65 Medical, Dental & Vet Services PROFESSIONAL RODEO COWBOY’S ASSOCIATION 80,000.00 County Fair Awards/Fair Rodeo PUBLICATION PRINTERS CORPORATION 6,041.31 Printing/Copying/Fair Marketing & Sponsorship QUANTIX CONSULTING INC 14,896.00 Contract Work/Temporary Agency QUINTON, MICHAEL 28.00 Travel Expense QWEST CORPORATION 23.50 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder R.E. MONKS CONSTRUCTION 2,500.00 Escrow Payable RANDLETT, KRISTIN 37.09 Metro Area Meeting Expense RANKIN, MARK 296.70 Travel Expense REDWOOD TRUST INC 2,096.57 Business Personal Property Tax Rebate REED GROUP BUILDERS LLC 2,500.00 Escrow Payable REIGRUT, LEEANN 229.32 Travel Expense RESPEC CONSULTING & SERVICES 10,014.40 Professional Services RG LANDSCAPING SERVICES LLC 5,990.00 Landscaping Service RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES 2,500.00 Escrow Payable RIGHT ON LEARNING 8,461.75 Tutoring Services RIO GRANDE COMPANY 1,843.45 Construction/Maintenance Materials RIQ & ASSOCIATES 15.75 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder RMS RECOVERY MONITORING SOLUTIONS 1,458.00 UA Testing ROADSAFE TRAFFIC SYSTEMS 22,617.00 Pavement Grinder & Professional Services ROBERTS, DANIEL ROY 101.97 Travel Expense ROBERTS, JENNIFER 164.38 Travel Expense ROBERTS, MICHAEL S 11.13 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder ROCK PARTS COMPANY, THE 11,947.78 Equipment & Motor Vehicle Parts ROCKY MOUNTAIN MAIL SERVICES 905.19 Postage & Delivery Service ROCKY TOP RESOURCES INC 17,725.00 Waste Disposal Services ROXBOROUGH WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT 2,719.05 Water & Sewer RS & H INC 3,516.00 C-470 Trail Bridge Design RST SOLUTIONS 28,510.00 Contract Work/Temporary Agency RUNBECK ELECTION SERVICES INC 164,730.06 Printing - Ballots RUSH, OLIVIA 300.00 FairJudges/Referees/ShowManagement RUTKOWITZ, CHRISTA 141.92 Travel Expense RYDERS PUBLIC SAFETY LLC 739.30 Clothing & Uniforms SALIDA CIRCUS LLC 1,700.00 County Fair Service/Fair Event SALT LAKE WHOLESALE SPORTS 25,921.20 Firearm Supplies SANDOVAL ELEVATOR COMPANY LLC 2,614.50 Service Contracts SAVE THE COWBOY 600.00 County Fair Services/ Fair Show Management SAWYER, SANDY 125.00 FairJudges/Referees/ShowManagement SCHEID, MICHAEL JOHN 455.84 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder SCHNEBERGER, ADAM MICHAEL 11.50 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder SCHOLZ, ABBY 100.00 FairJudges/Referees/ShowManagement S-COMM FIBER INC 45,472.00 Fiber Install Parker Fleet, Wireless Access Install Fairgrounds SCOTT THOMAS CUSTOM SADDLES INC 895.00 County Fair Awards/Fair Marketing SECURITY TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY 10.50 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder SEDALIA LANDFILL 3,008.55 Waste Disposal Services SEDAM, PENNY 12,277.75 Professional Services SELMAN, KALEB 1,400.00 FairJudges/Referees/ShowManagement SEMPERA 69,880.00 Contract Work/Temporary Agency SGR LLC 2,757.50 Legal Services SHEA HOMES LP 76.40 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder SHERMAN & HOWARD LLC 14,784.06 Legal Services SHILOH DESIGNS EMBROIDERY 907.50 Clothing & Uniforms/Fair Board Administration SHILOH HOUSE 49,030.94 Child Welfare Services SHORT, LUKE C 125.00 FairJudges/Referees/ShowManagement SHUMS CODA ASSOCIATES 1,850.00 Elevator Witness Test & Elevator Installations SIDING CLAIMS CENTER 82.75 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder SILICI, FRANK 125.00 FairJudges/Referees/ShowManagement SILVESTRI, PATRICIA 407.00 Travel Expense SIRIUS COMPUTER SOLUTIONS INC 67,336.50 Software Renewal SKY CLIFF CENTER 633.33 Developmental Disabilities Grant SKY RIDGE MEDICAL CENTER 39,865.37 Business Personal Property Tax Rebate SKYLINE STEEL 5,000.00 Construction/Maintenance Materials SKYVIEW WEATHER 5,750.00 Professional Services SLATE COMMUNICATIONS 460.00 Professional Services SOURCE OFFICE PRODUCTS 3,648.29 Office Supplies SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE AUTHORITY 601.52 Building/Land Lease/Rent SPRADLIN PRINTING INC 974.00 Printing/Copying/Reports STATE OF COLORADO 14,872.52 Postage & Delivery Service STEBBING, BRENNAN 269.89 Travel Expense STERLING CUSTOM HOMES INC 2,500.00 Escrow Payable STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY 36.35 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder STOLFUS & ASSOCIATES 3,056.86 Professional Services STONEGATE VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT 19,570.74 Water & Sewer SUMMIT PATHOLOGY 175.00 Forensic Testing SUNSTATE EQUIPMENT COMPANY LLC 126.99 Operating Supplies SWANSON, BILL 447.00 Fair Show Management SWARCO REFLEX LLC 21,560.00 Paint & Road Striping SWARTZ, RICHARD S 991.44 Purchased Services & Travel Expenses SYSTEMS RECRUITERS LLC 26,000.00 Recruitment Costs T4S PARTNERS INC 5,100.00 Contract Work/Temporary Agency TAILOR STUDIO 202.00 Clothing & Uniforms TAYLOR, WILL 950.00 FairJudges/Referees/ShowManagement TEAL, GEORGE 982.58 Travel Expense TECHNO RESCUE LLC 9,246.42 Waste Disposal Services TELLIGEN 4,527.91 Wellness Program TERRACARE ASSOCIATES LLC 606.00 Repair & Maintenance Service TEXAS ROADHOUSE OF PARKER 2,600.00 Catered Meal Service TEZAK HEAVY EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC 24,472.20 Large Rural Pipe Repair Project THOMAS, AMY 196.21 Travel Expense THOMAS, LORA L 616.88 Travel Expense THOMSEN, MICHAEL W 650.00 Veteran Affairs Stipend THOMSON REUTERS WEST 1,136.89 Software/Hardware Subscription THURSTON, SANDI L 650.00 FairJudges/Referees/ShowManagement TIGER CORRECTIONAL SERVICES 45,041.02 Inmate Meals TILLMAN, KEITH 757.00 Escrow Payable TO THE RESCUE 3,195.00 Transportation Services Grant TOP HOGS 1,500.00 County Fair Service/Fair Event TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK 908,026.45 Due to Castle Rock-MV License TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK 1,888,576.38 Intergovernmental-Castle Rock TOWN OF LARKSPUR 56.50 Due to Larkspur-MV License TOWN OF LARKSPUR 18,518.09 Intergovernmental-Larkspur TOWN OF PARKER 470,820.10 Due to Parker - MV License TOWN OF PARKER 1,547,110.27 Intergovernmental-Parker TPM STAFFING SERVICES 1,821.31 Contract Work/Temporary Agency TRAINING, LEADERSHIP & CHANGE MANAGEMENT LLC 2,500.00 Training Services TRANS AERO LIMITED 204,669.60 Helicopter Services TRES RIOS SILVER 525.00 County Fair Awards/Fair Marketing TRI-CITY CYCLE INC 15,150.60 Cars, Vans, Pickups TRI-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 6,437.17 Public Health Services TRI-TECH FORENSICS 337.50 Operating Supplies TRS CORPORATION 552.00 Road-Street Drainage-Engineering TRUE NORTH SURVEYING & MAPPING 2,510.00 Road-Street Drainage-Engineering TST INFRASTRUCTURE LLC 1,887.50 Road-Street Drainage-Engineering TWOPENNY PRODUCTIONS LLC 4,800.00 Training Services UCHEALTH 720.00 Medical, Dental & Vet Services UMB BANK 470.84 Banking Service Fees UNCC-UTILITY NOTIFICATION CENTER OF COLORADO 1,755.00 Professional Services UNIFORMS WEST 2,358.40 Clothing & Uniforms UNITED REPROGRAPHIC SUPPLY INC 1,310.75 Service Contracts UNITED SITE SERVICES 10,950.00 Waste Disposal Services US BANK NA 449.00 Bank Fees VALUE CONSULTANTS INC 1,800.00 Professional Services VAN WINKLE, CHERI A 169.07 Travel Expense VANCE BROTHERS INC 7,368.60 Asphalt & Asphalt Filler VARGAS, ROSANA 100.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground VASA, PRADEEP 1,206.44 Travel Expense VERICOUR LLC 19,320.00 Contract Work/Temporary Agency VETERAN ENHANCED INC 11,200.00 Software/HardwareSupport/Maintenance VISITING ANGELS 28,459.00 Senior Services Grant WAGNER, JEREMY 39.78 Travel Expense WALPOLE, GAGE 200.60 Travel Expense WARD, BRYAN S 2,000.00 Tuition Reimbursement WATER & EARTH TECHNOLOGIES INC 17,928.74 Flood Warning Maintenance WATERWAY CARWASH 268.50 Fleet Outside Repairs WAVESPARK TECHNOLOGY SERVICES 750.00 Purchased Services WEBOLUTIONS INC 7,115.00 Website Projects & Software/Hardware Support WEIDENBACHER, KAYNE 63.18 Travel Expense WEIS, KEITH 16,353.17 Professional Services WEIS, KEITH 2,404.21 Travel Expense WELLS ANDERSON & RACE LLC 16,950.50 Legal Services WELLS FARGO BANK - GOVERNMENT BANKING 700.59 Banking Service Fees WESTERN DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO 360.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground WESTERN PAPER DISTRIBUTORS 3,686.63 Janitorial & Operating Supplies WESTSIDE TOWING INC 7,434.17 Vehicle Tow Services WHISTLING BOAR 8,248.93 Catered Meal Service-Fair WIDMER, SHIRLEY 38.33 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder WILLIAMS II, THOMAS 160.02 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder WILLIS TOWERS WATSON SOUTHEAST INC 4,998.00 Liability Insurance WILSON & COMPANY INC 5,893.87 Road-Street Drainage-Engineering WILSON, PHILLIP 39.90 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder WIREWOOD STATION 1,600.00 County Fair Service/Fair Event WIZ-QUIZ LAKEWOOD 30.00 Purchased Services WONG, MALEE 898.14 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder WORCESTER, ANDY 125.00 FairJudges/Referees/ShowManagement WORLD DATA PRODUCTS INC 3,953.08 Wireless Installation - Fairgrounds WRENN, EMILY 38.62 Travel Expense XCEL ENERGY 33,588.56 Utilities/Electric & Gas ZADIGAN, MATTHEW E 220.92 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder ZAK DIRT INC 349,950.95 C-470 Trail Project ZINK, MARK 213.90 Travel Expense TOTAL AMOUNT OF DISBURSEMENTS $20,458,617.28 FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2022 THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING IS A CONDENSED STATEMENT OF THE BILLS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT DURING THE MONTH OF JULY 2022 BY THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS UNDER WHOSE DIRECTION THIS NOTICE IS PUBLISHED. N. ANDREW COPLAND, CPA, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Legal- Notice No.: 942553 First Publication: August 25, 2022 Last Publication: August 25, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Continued From Last Page: Page 2 of 2 Douglas County Warrants

DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 22-027273 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

NOTICE OF SALE

Legal Notice No. 2022-0096 First Publication: 8/11/2022 Last Publication: 9/8/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICELittletonNOTICEOFSALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0075 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/31/2022 2:53:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: Jeffrey M. Schizas Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Reg istration Systems, Inc. ("MERS") as nominee for Town & Country Mortgage, LLC, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NewRez LLC, F/K/A New Penn Financial, LLC, D/B/A Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/26/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 6/30/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009051374 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: Outstanding$130,000.00 Principal Amount as of the date hereof: Pursuant$114,872.00toC.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. Said Deed of Trust was rerecorded on 11/18/2009, under Reception No. 2009087708.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of Legaltrust.Description of Real Property: LOT 37, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 12-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF WhichCOLORADO.hasthe address of: 10345 Hazel Court, Littleton, CO 80125NOTICE OF SALE

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

August 25, 202230 Highland Ranch | Lone Tree Legals 8.25.22 * 2 PublicPublicLegalsTrusteesPUBLICNOTICELittletonNOTICEOFSALETrusteeSaleNo.2022-0096 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/16/2022 10:08:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: WENDY P. SKALAK Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CROSS COUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO ANDHOUSINGFINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/3/2019 Recording Date of DOT: 12/9/2019 Reception No. of DOT: 2019083482 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: Outstanding$402,573.00 Principal Amount as of the date hereof: Pursuant$398,797.33toC.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

the indebtedness is: DAVID

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in

31August 25, 2022 Highland Ranch | Lone Tree Legals 8.25.22 * 3 said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be Firstextended.Publication: 7/28/2022 Last Publication: 8/25/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/31/2022 DAVID DOUGLASGILLCOUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ILENE ColoradoDELL'ACQUARegistration #: 31755 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax Attorney#: File #: CO-22-926646-LL *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. Publisher:LastFirstLegaldouglas.co.us/publictrustee/NoticeNo.2022-0075Publication:7/28/2022Publication:8/25/2022DouglasCountyNews Press PUBLIC NOTICELittletonNOTICEOFSALE

DAVID DOUGLASGILLCOUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ILENE ColoradoDELL'ACQUARegistration #: 31755 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax Attorney#: File #: CO-22-915304-LL *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. Publisher:LastFirstLegaldouglas.co.us/publictrustee/NoticeNo.2022-0078Publication:8/4/2022Publication:9/1/2022DouglasCountyNews

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NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF ESTATE AS ATTORNEY IN FACT FOR ROGER A JARRELL TRUSTEE FOR ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRUST NO 1 - RICHARD E ROMEO AKA RICHARD EDWARD ROMERO AKA RICHARD ROMERO AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRUST #1 - RICHARD E ROMEO AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRUST #1 - ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRUST #1 C/O RICHARD E ROMEO - STATE OF COLORADO ACTING BY AN THROUGH DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE DIVISION OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION AND BOARD OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECRE ATION - COUNTY OF DOUGLAS TRUSTEE You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 1st day of November 2018 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to MIKE KIN CADE the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: ALL MIN INT IN TRACT IN SW1/4SE1/4 24-7-69 MIN INT = 17.148 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to MIKE KINCADE. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2017. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRUST NO 1 for said year 2017 That said MIKE KINCADE on the 4th day of November 2021 the present holder of said cer tificate, 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 1st day of December 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 18th day of August 2022 /s/ David Gill County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No. 942516

8/11/2022 Last Publication: 9/8/2022 Publisher: Douglas

Which has the address of: 768 Brookhurst Ave #B, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

of Debt:

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be Firstextended.Publication: the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: ELMER L TINTERA Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/2/2016 Recording Date of DOT: 2/9/2016 Reception No. of DOT: 2016007526 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: Outstanding$600,000.00 Principal Amount as of the date hereof: Pursuant$195,805.42toC.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: This is a Home Equity Conversion Deed of Trust or other Reverse Mortgage. Borrower has died and the property is not the principal residence of any surviving Borrower, resulting in the loan being due and payable.

Original Grantor: KENDRA BELL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO ANDHOUSINGFINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/29/2020 Recording Date of DOT: 7/30/2020 Reception No. of DOT: 2020069020 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: Outstanding$434,484.00 Principal Amount as of the date hereof: Pursuant$427,555.69toC.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

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Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0094 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/16/2022 10:13:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

News Press Dated: 6/14/2022 DAVID DOUGLASGILLCOUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 22-027555 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. Publisher:LastFirstLegaldouglas.co.us/publictrustee/NoticeNo.2022-0080Publication:8/11/2022Publication:9/8/2022DouglasCountyNews Press PUBLIC NOTICEHighlandsNOTICERanchOFSALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0078 To Whom It May Concern: On

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Last Publication: September 1, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County Notice

Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0099 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/28/2022 8:08:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of Legaltrust.Description of Real Property: LOT 71, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 28, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF WhichCOLORADO.hastheaddress of: 11 Abernathy Court, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE

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8/11/2022 Last Publication: 9/8/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/16/2022 DAVID DOUGLASGILLCOUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: AMANDA FERGUSON Colorado Registration #: 44893 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax Attorney#: File #: CO11580 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. Publisher:LastFirstLegaldouglas.co.us/publictrustee/NoticeNO.2022-0094Publication:8/11/2022Publication:9/8/2022DouglasCountyNews Press PUBLIC NOTICEHighlandsNOTICERanchOFSALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0080 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/14/2022 10:30:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused

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THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be Firstextended.Publication: County 6/7/2022 Nationstar Evidence Nationstar Mortgage LLC Mr. Cooper Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/13/2013 Recording Date of DOT: 6/19/2013 Reception No. of DOT: 2013051478 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: Outstanding$268,400.00 Principal Amount as of the date hereof: Pursuant$226,885.95toC.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

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AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occu pancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRUST NO 1 C/O HEATHER BRICE TRUSTEE - OCCUPANT - RIO STAR LLC - BRHISD COLORADO LLC - MIKE KINCADE - ROGER A JARRELL AKA ROGER ARLYN JARRELL 2 TRUSTEE FOR ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRUST NO 1 - ROGER A JARRELL TRUSTEE FOR ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRUST NO 1 - THE STATE OF COLORADO FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION - LAWRENCE C RIDER

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A public hearing will be held on September 19th, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., before the Douglas County Planning Commission and on September 27th, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., before the Board of County Commissioners in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO, for a proposed amendment to the Douglas County Zoning Resolution. The proposed amendments would reduce the threshold for administrative PD amendments to minimum setbacks, minimum lot sizes, and maximum building heights from a 40% to a 20% change. The amendment proposal would reduce the threshold for an Administrative Variance from a 40% to a 20% adjustment for, the minimum area of a lot, the maximum height of structures or fences on a lot, the minimum setbacks for structures on a lot, and the minimum off-street parking requirements for the use(s) on a lot. The proposal would also reduce the threshold for an Administrative Variance to ad just the maximum devegetated area for keeping livestock on a lot from 35% to 20%. Finally, the draft amendments include technical corrections to address typographical errors, spelling errors, and references to other regulations. more information call Douglas County Plan ning, 303-660-7460. File Number: DR2022-003. Notice No. 942565 First Publication: August 25, 2022 Last Publication: August 25, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Notice

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

Original Grantor: Burak Soukup Yorumez Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Loandepot.com, LLC, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: loanDepot. com, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/1/2020 Recording Date of DOT: 6/2/2020 Reception No. of DOT: 2020047471 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: Outstanding$510,581.00 Principal Amount as of the date hereof: Pursuant$510,581.00toC.R.S.

To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occu pancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: MICHAEL E CHILDS AKA MICHAEL EDWARD CHILDS - OCCUPANT - MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC. - MIGUEL PALMA - PATRICIA A TEDESCO & TED W TEDESCO AKA TED TEDESCO AKA PATRICIA ANN TEDESCO & FREDRICK WIL LIAM TEDESCO - MICHAEL E CHILDS & ALISHA D CHILDS AKA MICHAEL EDWARD CHILDS & ALISHA D CHILDS - ALISHA D CHILDS AKA ALISHA CHILDS - MICHAEL E CHILDS AKA MI CHAEL EDWARD CHILDS - MICHAEL E CHILDS IRREVOCABLE TRUST - BARBARA CHILDS AKA BARBARA A CHILDS TRUSTEE OF THE MICHAEL E CHILDS IRREVOCABLE TRUST11835 N TOMAHAWK ROAD LLC AKA 11835 N TOMAHAWK RD LLC A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY - MICHAEL E CHILDS MANAGER FOR 11835 N TOMAHAWK RD LLC A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYJEREMIAH KAPP & NATASHA KAPP - MICHAEL E CHILDS REGISTERED AGENT 11835 N TOMAHAWK RD LLC - BARBARA CHILDS AKA BARBARA A CHILDS You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 1st day of November 2018 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to MC CULLISS OIL & GAS INC the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: ALL MIN INT IN SW1/4NE1/4NE1/4 18-6-65 MIN INT = 10 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2017. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of MICHAEL E CHILDS for said year 2017 That said MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC on the 26th day of December 2021 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 1st day of December 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 18th day of August 2022 /s/ David Gill County Treasurer of Douglas County 942515

1:47:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: Keith M LaGrenade Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS") as nominee for

§38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: FAILURE TO MAKE TIMELY PAYMENTS AS REQUIRED UNDER THE EVIDENCE OF DEBT AND DEED OF TRUST. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of Legaltrust.Description of Real Property: Lot 78, Province Center - Filing No. 1H., County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Which has the address of: 9089 Renoir Dr., Littleton, CO 80126NOTICE OF SALE

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LYNN M. JANEWAY Colorado Registration #: 15592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 22-027761

DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. Publisher:LastFirstLegaldouglas.co.us/publictrustee/NoticeNo.2022-0099Publication:8/25/2022Publication:9/22/2022DouglasCountyNews

Mortgage LLC, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of Legaltrust.Description of Real Property: LOT 365, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE, FILING NO. 16-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF WhichCOLORADO.hasthe address of: 9575 Marmot Ridge Cir, Littleton, CO 80125 NOTICE OF SALE

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

First Publication: August 18, 2022

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of Legaltrust.Description of Real Property: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 5B, AREA TWO, BROWN STONES AT TOWN CENTER, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED CONDOMINIUM AND SUBASSO CIATION DECLARATION FOR BROWNSTONES AT TOWN CENTER, INC., OF HIGHLANDS RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. RECORDED JANUARY 19, 2005 AT RECEP TION NO. 2005005755, AND SUPPLEMENTAL CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR BROWN STONES AT TOWN CENTER, INC. RECORDED ON, DECEMBER 4, 2006 AT RECEPTION NO. 2006103843, AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR BROWNSTONES AT TOWN CEN TER, AREA TWO-PHASE 2, RECORDED ON DECEMBER 4, 2006, AT RECEPTION NO. 2006103844 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO (THE “PROPERTY”).

August 25, 202232 Come shop for unique gifts and special items during the Colorado Community Media Holiday Craft Show and Mini-Market; With more than 200 exhibitors filling the Douglas County Fairgrounds, this is the best place to find that special, personal gift for friends and family. The show will feature handmade crafts in all areas from metal and leather, to flowers, baskets, ceramics, and so much more. In it’s third year - expanding into two buildings. In 2021, 3,000 customers attended Interested in selling your handmade crafts? Interested in hosting classes? Contact Event Producer Thelma Grimes at tgrimes@coloradocommunitymedia.com All applications must be approved to participate Admission is free to the public PRESENTS 2022 Holiday Craft Show& Mini-Market 10amSaturdayNov.26-6pm 10amSundayNov.27-2pm Douglas 500FairgroundsCountyFairgroundsDv.CastleRock,CO.