Lone Tree Voice 051823

County changes fairgrounds policy after drag show backlash

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It’s not every day that a Douglas County commissioners’ meeting includes a quote of Rihanna lyrics. Several area residents at the meeting expressed concern with last year’s drag show event at the county fairgrounds in Castle Rock, a topic that gave way to a broader discussion about a parent’s ability to choose what kinds of entertainment their kids can view.

e meeting also heard accusations of indoctrination of children.

Joy Overbeck, a Parker resident, referenced videos of performances she took issue with at the May 9 meeting.

5 earn scholarships for overcoming adversity

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Five seniors from ve Douglas County School District high schools were awarded a $2,000 Missy Martin Scholarship for a total of $10,000.

Now going by the name Missy Berg, the former Castle View student has dedicated her time to give back to the same community that helped her through a tragic accident and to other students who have overcome challenges and have decided to continue their education.

In 2002, Berg was a varsity cheerleader and peer mentor at Douglas County High School when she was hit by a train on the way to school. She su ered a traumatic brain injury and was in a coma for about ve weeks.

She went through nearly two years of hospitalization and extensive rehabilitation to learn how to function normally again.

Berg decided she wanted to give back to other students, so with

the help of her father David, they created the nonpro t, Future Hope Foundation, to honor local youth who have worked to overcome adversity.

“ ese people are amazing,” said Berg. “ ey just come and they have all these amazing stories and it is so good to help them go to college and to further their life.”

Among the seniors to receive the scholarship this year was Kendall Covak from Chaparral.

School counselor Holly Treiber had the opportunity to honor Covak and her accomplishments.

Covak was diagnosed in eighth grade with Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, otherwise known as POTS and has seen numerous specialists and tried multiple treatments.

Despite her daily medical hardships, Covak has maintained a 3.8 GPA and has continued to give back to the Chaparral community.

Not only did she compete in Chaparral volleyball for three years, Covak served as a peer mentor to others and was an integral part in

supporting students after school in uni ed sports.

Covak will continue her education at Colorado State University where she plans to pursue an undergraduate degree and a masters in occupational therapy.

Mountain Vista school counselor Andy Labron became emotional while speaking on behalf of Kamila Skonieczny.

Skonieczny was born to a Polish family in Highlands Ranch, however, when she was 6 years old, her family had to return to Poland.

While in Poland, Skonieczny and her father became close as they found a shared love for karate.

Unfortunately, Skonieczny lost her father unexpectedly in 2016. In 2022, as Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion on Ukraine, Skonieczny and her family had to make a decision.

“As tensions escalated,” said Labron. “Kamila certainly worked to convince her family to move back to America.”

She referred to a performer “belting out” a song with the lyrics: “I may be bad, but I’m perfectly good at it. Sex is in the air, I don’t care, I love the smell of it. Sticks and stones may break my bones, but chains and whips excite me.”

Another performance, Overbeck claimed, involved young girls on stage performing in a drag dance contest, mimicking the dancers.

“ is can only be called recruitment — promoting sexualization and sexual confusion to children,” Overbeck told the county’s elected leaders.

Douglas County PrideFest held its annual event at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in August. During a drag show at the celebration, a performer’s breast plate and false nipple were temporarily exposed.

Videos of the performance had circulated on social media, where some commenters expressed frustration with the exposure at an event not designated for adults only. Organizers had sent out an apology, saying it was not a planned part of the performance.

But the backlash continues even months later, ahead of this year’s planned PrideFest event.

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Four of the five recipients of the 2023 Missy Martin Scholarship stand with Missy. From left: Kamila Skonieczny, Meghan Tesch, Missy Berg, Kendall Covak and Jacobi Keefe. Aloukika Patro is not pictured.

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School board split on proposed equity policy revisions

Vote on May 23

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e Douglas County school board will vote on changes to the equity policy at the May 23 meeting following a tense work session where revisions were made and discussed.

School board members spent almost two hours on May 8 going over changes largely suggested by members Mike Peterson and Christy Williams.

Peterson, president of the board, previously drafted modi cations to the policy that would expand the de nition of diversity, add metrics for success and allow the superintendent to seek resources beyond the Equity Advisory Council to implement the policy.

During the workshop, Peterson reiterated that his goals with the revisions are to  clear up ambiguity, de ne educational equity in Douglas County and provide speci c goals. “I tried to make it easy to get right and di cult or impossible to get wrong,” Peterson said.

Board members Elizabeth Hanson, Susan Meek and David Ray echoed past comments about not wanting to change the policy and repeated concerns about making changes to it

without the input of those who created it and district experts, such as the director of equity.

“When I initially voted for this policy, it was absolutely about a culture within our district and I feel like a lot of the changes that have been made narrowed that focus more to addressing access and access is something that’s required by law,” Hanson said. “I feel like narrowing it waters down what my initial hopes for the policy were.”

Ray added that he thinks trying to edit the policy so that no one can misinterpret it is a lost cause.

However, other board members insisted change is needed to address ambiguity and make the whole community feel included. Peterson said the group of experts who wrote the original policy “lacked diversity.”

When discussing speci c policy suggestions, Hanson, Meek and Ray had the biggest concerns with expanding the de nition of diversity to include personality, thought and instrumental diversity on top of identity diversity.

e three said it minimized the importance of identity and the seriousness of discrimination.

“For us to dilute that and say there’s all di erent kinds of diversity, for me, just takes away the impact of what this policy was intended to do,” Ray said. “ e intent of the policy is

to deal with the illness in our system, which is that we have people who are being marginalized and we have to be intentional about to make sure that goes away.”

Peterson, who posed the change, said it didn’t diminish identity, but built on it. He said he took the de nitions from books written by Scott Page, such as “ e Diversity Bonus,” and other business industry practices.

“If we respect (other kinds of) diversity, of course we can continue to respect diversity of identity,” Peterson said.

Board member Becky Myers agreed with Peterson, saying she liked the expanded diversity de nition because she feels like students will be able to identify with it better.

“It gives them all of the kinds of diversity that they could be thinking about or relate too,” she said.

Williams also suggested multiple additions and changes.

One revision subs language in the rst paragraph about the district implementing an “unbiased, culturally relevant, responsive, and sustaining learning environment” with “empowered learning environment.”

“I just think putting empowered instead of the other words puts a

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more positive spin about empowering our students,” Williams said.

Another change Williams suggested adds a metric regarding helping all students develop the Colorado Essential Skills, which include things like personal, civic and professional skills.

In a list of things the district condemns, Williams included bullying, harassment and promoting speci c aspects of identity as superior or inferior to others.

As the board closed out the conversation, Ray and Meek asked the board to not rush the process and again encouraged them to get feedback on the proposed revisions from its original authors and the community before any action is taken.

“Unless I hear from those experts that they’re in agreement that the modi cations that were recommended and made t and don’t dilute or change the policy, then I can’t support a majority of the revisions,” Ray said.

Peterson said he would work to release the redlined version of the policy before the May 23 meeting to allow people to review it and offer thoughts, but made it clear that he still intends to take a vote this month.

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NC-17 rating where no one under the age of 18 is allowed. ese drag queen shows should be treated exactly the same,” one commenter, who said she’s from Parker, told the commissioners. “ e purpose of an NC-17 over an R rating is because some parents don’t know what is wrong for their children.”

e commissioners voted unanimously to approve certain fairgrounds policy updates. It appeared that this year’s scheduled drag queen entertainment would proceed as planned, not limited to an adult audience.

‘Erosion of family values’

One man argued the county shouldn’t allow performers to wear certain tight clothing in front of children, saying it’s “an oversexualization of our kids.”

“I think this is an erosion of families. It’s an erosion of family values,” Michael Campbell, of Castle Rock, told the commissioners. “And I do want to be clear: Nobody’s stating that we should limit people’s rights — rights to assembly, rights of freedom of speech and to be themselves — but I do think that the appropriate measure the county should take is to recognize that this is an adultthemed performance just like any other strip club, and it should not be allowed for children.”

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Art Kerkezian, cochair with the Douglas County PrideFest, said the event last summer doesn’t represent the values of the Castle Rock Pride

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group and the PrideFest.

In contrast with the comments from the public, Kerkezian said he doesn’t believe that drag “in and of itself” is sexually explicit.

“It can be — just like a movie can be X rated or G rated,” Kerkezian said. “We have put in safeguards. As parents who are planning this event for our children, why would we want to put in anything sexual by nature in that regard?”

His group has a clause in its policies that prevents nudity at PrideFest, he added.

ose in his group “wholeheartedly disagree” with “taking away the right from our parents to be able to choose what is appropriate for their children,” he said.

“Douglas County was the cry of parents’ rights during the pandemic, and of parental right, whether or not their children should wear masks. ese people are asking you to prohibit our parents from choosing what is appropriate for their children,” Kerkezian told the commissioners.

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e group’s procedures will eliminate the sexual content of the lyrics and the activities that have been described as “sexual in nature,” he added.

“ ere is such a thing as a G-rated drag show, and we are here to prove that,” Kerkezian said.

‘The God I believe in loves all people’ County sta had proposed changes to the county’s fairgrounds facilities policies, including an updated mission statement to state that all events are to be “family friendly.”

Another proposed change outlined that event holders agree “not to operate anything similar to a sexually oriented business” as de ned in the county’s zoning regulations, according to the document of fairgrounds policies.

e commissioners voted 3-0 to approve the fairgrounds policy updates.

Commissioner Abe Laydon appeared to push back on the tone of some comments during the meeting.

“We also recognize that in a community of nearly 400,000, not all families look exactly alike. And there are families that are di erent than your family and my family,” Laydon said. “I will say, you know, if your view is that pride and gay people are not welcome in Douglas County, I’m going to disagree with you, and so will the law. If your view is that all drag queens are evil and out to get children, I’m going to disagree with you, and so will virtually any drag queen.”

He continued: “We support freedom of expression and the Constitution, (and) we are not going to censor or book burn or tell people what they can or cannot say and express because then again we just become fascist dictators if we do that.”

Laydon said LGBTQ youth are

more likely to die by suicide and that it’s important to share the message that there may be people that look di erently than the “mainstream” and that that’s OK.

“It’s no secret that I am a Republican. I’m a Christian. I’m a father, and I’m also a member of the LGBTQ community. I support all of those groups, and those aren’t mutually exclusive. I believe that the God I believe in loves all people, and there’s really an opportunity to educate and inform one another at any age that that love exists,” Laydon continued.

After the Pride event, as videos of what happened circulated, Commissioner Lora omas met with Kerkezian and others, and they understood what went wrong, omas said at the commissioners’ meeting.

“ ey told me that there are parents who believe that drag is an art form and they want their kids to see it. I see people in the audience shaking their heads,” omas said. “We also receive, as commissioners, complaints from people that want us to stop prayer at the fair and the rodeo. And so we have to gure out how we balance the needs of the community.”

omas clari ed during the meeting that PrideFest is not part of the county fair.

Castle Rock Pride is a nonpro t “building a supportive community in the Castle Rock and greater Douglas County areas for LGBTQ+ residents,” the organization’s website says.

e nonpro t o ers community events and resources including monthly support groups, family meetups, educational opportunities and the annual PrideFest, its website says.

Set for Aug. 26 at the county fairgrounds, the Douglas County PrideFest includes local LGBTQIA+ supporting exhibitors, food and beverage vendors, and live performances, according to the website.

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Copper wire stolen from local sprinkler systems

Winter months see spike

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As spring rolls around and residents are turning on their sprinkler systems, residents in parts of Highlands Ranch have noticed the irrigation back ow preventer valve have been stolen.

A resident who recently posted on a private Highlands Ranch Word of Mouth Facebook page said they noticed part of their sprinkler system appeared to be cut and stolen.

Often seen on the side of the house, the irrigation back ow preventer valve is a device on portable water lines to protect against back-pressure and backsiphonage of contaminated water from sprinkler systems into the potable water supply.

According to Deputy Cocha Heyden, the spokesper-

son for the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce, it’s the portion of the copper piping of sprinkler systems that have been taken.

“Sometimes people may not even realize that it’s gone until they start activating their sprinkler systems for the spring and summer,” said Heyden.

Between mid-March and April, the sheri ’s o ce received about 20 reports of copper pipe thefts, said Heyden.

On April 6, the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce posted an alert on Nextdoor after three separate neighborhoods in Highlands Ranch had been repeatedly targeted with sprinkler systems copper pipe thefts.

e alert states, “Copper pipes between the house and the sprinkler systems have been cut or stolen. e thefts are occurring overnight, but we believe the suspects may be casing the neighborhoods during the day, wearing orange safety vests.”

“We don’t want people

to call every construction worker they see, but if you see a potential person walking around with nothing else associated with construction other than a vest, that maybe slightly suspicious,” said Heyden.

Reported victimized houses include those on Burgundy Circle, Gwendelyn Place, Foxridge Trail, MacalisterTrail, Heatherwood Lane and most recently Dolton Way, with neighborhoods being victimized multiple times.

“It could be that these people were hit all at the same time but didn’t notice it until they reported it, so it may not necessarily have been people coming back to that street multiple times,” said Heyden. “ ey could have hit it multiple times at one time, but the victims didn’t know about it until they discovered it.”

Although there have not been many reports recently, it does not mean the thefts have stopped. Heyden said she believes when people start getting out and looking

at their sprinkler system, the sheri ’s o ce may have more reports because people may not have realized over the winter.

ose stealing the piping tend to sell the copper piping to places like scrap yards.

According to Heyden, suspects are most likely looking for houses where the sprinkler system equipment is not behind a fence.

e sheri ’s o ce suggests having neighbors be aware of what’s going on in their neighborhood and report suspicious activity such as someone appearing that they’re looking in backyards, coming from someone’s backyard or a suspicious vehicle.

e sheri ’s o ce also recommends residents look at their sprinkler systems when outside or when gardening to see if the system has been tampered with. If the sprinkler system has been broken, cut or the copper piping has been removed, Heyden asks residents to call the

non-emergency number at 303-660-7500.

“It’s better for you to call us and it turned out to be nothing than you not call us and someone being victimized,” said Heyden.

In addition, if the sprinkler system isn’t behind the fence, consider getting a motion detector installed nearby.

In theft cases such as these, detectives will normally go through the neighborhood and see if there is any camera footage or photos of potential suspects, said Heyden. ey will also seek information from other jurisdictions if they have had similar issues.

“We’re just trying to get the word out to citizens to just be mindful of what’s going on around you and just be cautious of suspicious people and just to call,” said Heyden. “ at’s the biggest thing, getting us to the area as fast as possible is the best thing to do and that way we can at least contact the people if possible.”

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Vacations for Warriors looks to give families a holiday

Casino night on May 20

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Army veteran Robert DeMonbrun was looking for a way to help fellow soldiers and came up with something simple. He’d help them get some quality time in with their families.

“Life is tough for them and I wanted to give them a time to relax and decompress and just be together as a family and strengthen their family bonds,” said DeMonbrun.

So, he created Vacations for Warriors, which reaches out to service members who have su ered from physical or invisible traumatic injuries. On May 20, the group will hold what’s dubbed “Casino Night,” helping fund Vacations for Warriors.

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Facing many cultural challenges, Skonieczny has successfully completed AP courses and dreams of pursuing a career in medicine, speci cally to become a surgeon.

Graduating from Rock Canyon, Jacoby Keefe, whose older sister was a Missy Martin Scholarship recipient two years ago, was also awarded a scholarship.

Speaking on behalf of Keefe was school counselor, Mike Sullivan.

“He embodies what this scholarship is about,” said Sullivan.

Keefe was adopted into a large family and with seven siblings, he was willing to help out. Although school was challenging for him, he found a passion in football and according to the coaches, he is one of the hardest working athletes on the

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Last year, he joined Sullivan’s e Phoenix Class and through his senior year, he has had the best grades of his high school career. Keefe is currently going through the nal stages of acceptance for Kansas State.

Meghan Tesch was honored by her underridge Administrative Dean and Center Based Program Director, Marshawn Yuhas.

Tesch underwent several surgeries to correct her hip dysplasia in order for her hip to move properly. Although she had the option to do school from home, she persevered and used crutches and a scooter around school.

When her family thought Tesch’s surgeries were done, they discovered one night in the emergency room that she had a grapefruit sized cyst and was given a 5% chance of survival. One day after her surgery, she was back to school where is was

also a peer counselor.

Tesch will be attending the University of Nebraska where she will be studying chemistry in hopes to become a forensic scientist.

Although Aloukika Patro from Douglas County High School was not able to make the ceremony,  School counselor Amy Boyce told her story.

Patro was born in India with Caudal Regression Syndrome, meaning she was born with no lower limbs. When she was in third grade, her parents migrated to the U.S. and Patro experienced independence as she got a wheelchair.

roughout her high school career, Patro started a program called Kika Coin as a way to pay it forward. If she saw someone doing a kind act, she

would give them a coin and when that person saw someone doing a kind act, they would do the same.

During the pandemic, Patro set up virtual Bollywood dance lessons, worked with Kids For Peace and with retirement homes and started kindness conversations on social media. When the tragedy in Boulder hit, the rst thing Patro wanted to do was to help the rst responders and others in the community.

Patro will graduate with her IBDP diploma and will attend University of Colorado Lead School of Business.

“She is one small voice but that voice can be heard among the cacophony of the struggles in our community, in this country and this world,” said Boyce.

Douglas County High School Principal Anthony Kappas introducing Missy Berg.

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Graduation moments

The season is here for high school and college students to walk across the stage to get that document saying they are o cially ready for the next level. What the next level will be largely depends on what they decide.

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However, I love this time of year for re ection purposes. At the high school level, and to some degree, the college level — what these students accomplished is also due to the love and support of family.

I remember when I graduated from high school. I was so excited to be one of the rst in my family to go to college.

I grew up in a family where women mostly stayed home with the kids and worked if they had to. On the male side — most, including my three brothers, went into the military after high school.

For me, becoming a journalist was a dream and I believed I could do anything. I did become a journalist and am de nitely proud of what I have accomplished on that level. However, believing I can do anything is something tampered down a bit by life’s realities.

But, those days after high school and college graduation are great feelings of accomplishment in our lives.

Moving years down the road, another graduation moment I will always remember is one with my daughter. While she was 16 when her mom died and mostly had me o cially adopt her to take my husband’s name and get her through her nal year of high school — it was challenging.

She struggling to nish school. We struggled together. When she nally walked across that school stage that windy, rainy night in Arizona — she handed me this fake carnation. e rule for the ower was for all graduates to hand it to someone who made an impact in their lives.

For her to give it to me after struggling for some time after her mom died and her life changed — I was moved to tears. After giving me the ower, she walked passed me and put her arms around my dad’s shoulders and they walked away together. at image of pride and happiness will always be embedded in my mind.

As so many graduates are taking the steps to the next stage this month — it is a time for them to not worry about the what the future holds or how to pay for college — but instead to take a moment and enjoy the accomplishment, be proud of the hard work and thanks those around them for helping get them there.

For parents, grandparents and other family members — smile and take a breath, or just enjoy the importance of the moment without questioning what the future holds.

I love graduation season because maybe these ceremonies, parties and celebrations do force us to re ect a bit more. Something we should all do more often in the happy moments of our lives.

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

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The U.S. dollar as world currency

There is a lot of news about the U.S. dollar (USD) and how sustainable it is as the world currency in the future. While I don’t expect a major shift away from the dollar during my lifetime, we do see currencies and their use gradually changing over time.

• Currently the USD represents 58 percent of the world’s central bank reserves. is is down from 75 percent in 2000. is reserve currency is a magnet for foreign investment in the United States, according to William Greiner, CFA®

• Some of the reasons for the renewed interest in world currencies is due to Russia, China and India talking with Brazil and South America about creating a new currency to challenge the USD. ey want to trade directly with each other in their own currencies.

Let’s take a look at the current facts, according to JP Morgan.

• China’s currency the Renminbi (RMB) was the fth most traded currency in the world last year.

• e U.S. share of global trade is about twelve percent, and the U.S. share of global GDP is about 25 percent. Yet the dollar’s

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share of foreign exchange, trade, debt, and exchange reserve is much higher, which is why the dollar is known as the world’s reserve currency.

• About 35 percent of all Treasury bonds are owned by foreign investors.

• e dollar’s role in foreign exchange markets has been mostly unchanged over the last 20 years or more. In 2022, the dollar accounted for about 89 percent of all foreign exchange transactions. e dollar’s dominance in international nance is clear with the dollar used in about half of all trade invoicing—much higher than the twelve percent share in global trade.

• e dollar is still the dominant currency of choice for investment of foreign exchange reserves at about 60 percent.

• Some central banks are diversifying holdings away from the dollar and the euro,

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Rocky Mountain National Park entry fees to go cashless

Starts this summer

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Make sure to pack your credit or debit card along with your hiking boots if you’re visiting Rocky Mountain National Park this summer. e park will stop accepting cash payments for entrance and permit fees starting June 1.

e change will allow one of the country’s busiest national parks to cut back on time rangers spend handling cash at crowded entry gates, according to a release from the National Park Service. It will also help streamline fee management behind the scenes.

You can still purchase a number of entry passes at one of the park’s main gates with cards or mobile payment options. But, if you want to speed up your entry, NPS o cials recommend buying one online before your visit along with a separate timed-entry permit, which is required from May 26 through Oct. 22.

Visitors can still buy park entrance passes with cash at a few locations outside of the park, according to NPS. ey include the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Nature Store at Beaver Meadows and the Fall River or Kawuneeche Visitor Centers.

Here’s what to know before heading to the park:

What type of passes are available?

e NPS o ers over a dozen di erent types of passes to get into Rocky.

One-day vehicle passes cost $30 and cover non-commercial vehicles with less than 16 passengers. You can also buy one-day passes for entry by bike or foot. Seven-day passes are also an option.

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but only 25 percent of the shift is explained by increased allocations to the Chinese RMB. Much of this was driven by Russia which holds one third of all RMB reserves.

• U.S. sanctions remain on many countries, most notably the freezing of Russian assets after the Ukraine invasion.

• Commodities such as oil are priced and traded in dollars worldwide.

• More foreign currencies are pegged to the U.S. dollar than any other currency including China’s. China is also our largest trading partner with foreign trades pegged to the dollar.

Investment Strategist Brett Lapierre, CFA® states, “I see some weakness in the USD over the next few years as it is fundamentally overval-

If you’re planning to visit multiple national parks this year, you can buy an annual pass that covers admission to all parks in the system for $80. You can buy those online or in-person.

Seniors, veterans and students can also get special passes for free or reduced rates.

What about camping?

e NPS says it’s also going completely cashless for payments and fees associated with campgrounds inside of Rocky starting June 1. Overnight visitors must make reservations online ahead of time for most campsites. Timed-entry permits are included with all camping reservations.

Are stores inside the park also going cashless?

e cashless switch only applies to entry and permit fees, according to the NPS.

Rocky has a small, conveniencelike store and a co ee shop, which will both still accept cash.

How do I get a timed-entry permit?

Rocky is implementing another iteration of its timed-entry program this summer to help manage crowds, which means you’ll need to snag a free permit prior to your visit. A timed-entry permit is required for everyone entering the park between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. between late May and October.

ere are two di erent types of timed-entry permits.

A regular Park Access permit gets you access to most areas of the park outside of the popular Bear Lake Road Corridor.

A Park Access+ entry permit includes access to Bear Lake Road, as well as other areas of Rocky.

Are other Colorado national parks going cashless?

Yes, Mesa Verde National Park

ued. is, combined with stronger economic growth outside of the U.S., higher interest rates and trade de cit, could all put pressure on the USD. A recession could mean the dollar bounces in the short term in a ight to quality trade but over time, I expect the dollar to weaken.”

Given these facts, the U.S. dollar is alive and well and remains the stronghold currency worldwide. is could change over time as we see improved economic growth in other countries, and as we incorporate more foreign trade.

In our opinion, it is important to make sure your investment portfolio is diversi ed based on your risk tolerance to include investments that can potentially bene t from these economic conditions.

Patricia Kummer has been a Certied Financial Planner professional and a duciary for over 35 years and is managing director for Mariner Wealth Advisors.

and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument will go cashless this summer, according to the NPS.

Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site in southeast Colorado will also

go cashless.

is story is from CPR News, a nonpro t news source. Used by permission. For more, and to support Colorado Public Radio, visit cpr.org.

Entrance sign to Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado SHUTTERSTOCK IMAGE

BY LUKE ZARZECKI LZARZECKI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

On most Tuesdays and ursdays and some Saturdays, a team of bikers meets to explore Colorado’s network of trails.

e group connects at a co ee shop in downtown Denver. When the weather isn’t too hot, it’s after work around 4 or 5 p.m. In the dead of summer, it’s usually in the morning.

ey sip on espresso and decide where they want to ride that day. It could be on the bike lanes of Denver, the 36 Bikeway to Boulder, the Platte River Trail to Brighton or other suburbs. Most of the time, it involves a stop along the way.

“We would go down the Platte River Trail to the C 470 trail and then Krispy Kremes along there. We call it the Krispy 50. It’s a 50-mile loop,” said Ted Schultz, one of the riders in the group.

e group started after Schultz and two colleagues in his o ce space decided to start riding together after work. Schultz rode with a few others and combined the two groups.

After the ride, they go to a brewery to catch up with one another and relax after the ride.

Colorado’s network of trails

Part of the reason the group exists is due to Colorado’s extensive bike trail infrastructure. Schultz said it’s only improved in the past two decades.

“When you add up the miles of really good trails, it’s just mind-boggling,” he said.

Schultz, who grew up in Colorado, said understanding for cyclists sharing the road and building more infrastructure has vastly grown. In the 70s

and 80s, he could almost count on angry driver backlash during his rides. Now, not so much.

Much of that may be due to more focus on improving trails and streets.

e Denver Regional Council of Governments built a map that shows all the trails and bike lanes across the region. ey stretch all the way from Boulder to Clear Creek to Castle Rock.

And more may be coming. e Greenhouse Gas Planning Standard, a new rule adopted by the Transportation Commission of Colorado in December 2021, requires agencies to measure greenhouse gas emissions from transit projects, with limits on how high those emissions go.

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With bike infrastructure providing the option for drivers to ditch their cars and bike, it can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Jacob Riger, multimodal transportation planning manager for the Denver Regional Council of Governments, said his group has already modi ed its 2050 Metro Vision Regional Transportation Plan based on the rule.

Emily Lindsey, active and emerging mobility program manager for DRCOG, said people are ready. Of the 15 million daily trips in the region, 43% are less than three miles and 19% are less than one mile.  “So, super bikeable, even more so with e-bikes,” she said.

Chris Chen, one of the riders in the group, noted that some improvements are needed. Chen, who lives in Littleton, said there aren’t many bike lanes.

He said either more need to be

added or there need to be wider shoulders. He also said more education about how to share the road with bikers needs to be implemented, citing the death of Gwen Inglis in 2021.

Inglis was a national champion who was struck and killed by a driver in Lakewood.

“It’s been so long since I took the driver’s test, but I don’t know if they have incorporated anything into that,” Chen said.

He explained that it’s scary when vehicles go by fast, especially semi-trucks. e trucks, going fast enough, will push air to the side, which pushes the cyclist, but then will suck the air back in, bringing the cyclist in with it.

“If it’s really close, it’s really scary, not only the sounds of it and in the nearness of that fastmoving object, but the air actually pulling you in,” Chen said.

Compared to other places, Anthony Harvey, another member of the group, said the bike infrastructure ranks higher than the places he’s seen, including Texas, Califor-

nia and Chicago.

Benefits of riding e group ranges in age. Chen is one of the younger ones in his 40s with some of the older riders in their 60s. Meaning, biking is an activity for all abilities and ages.

Chen said he used to be a swimmer. But he didn’t like the fact he had to drive to the pool before 5 a.m. to be at practice in time.  at was too early for him, so he stopped swimming and started cycling more. Not only did it satisfy as a workout, but also was more convenient.

“I can combine commuting and exercise all together,” Chen said.  en he joined the group and it became a lot more fun. It was a way for him to make new friends, destress and get a workout. It also reminds him of his childhood.

“It’s the feeling of when you’re a little kid and you’re going fast and you’re like ‘this is awesome.’” Chen said. “It still feels like that. at sense of freedom.”

Harvey said he got into biking

after he was injured from MMA competitions and decided to switch sports. He participates in various races.

“I was able to actually race with bikes and can also stay t,” he said.

Benefits of friendship

While the biking brings the group together, the camaraderie keeps them pedaling. Schultz, Chen and Harvey all talked about the importance of keeping up with each other, not just on the trail.

Each friend rides on their own and sees the bene ts of being alone. But with the group, they push each other to go faster and further and gives a chance to connect over a topic each is passionate about.

After each ride, they stop at a brewpub or a bar, with Chen’s recommendation for one with a food truck.

“ at’s when we can catch up on trips and things happening with the family and what new gadgets people have,” Chen said. “ at kind of stu .”

Ted Schultz points to the numerous bikes he has accumulated over the years.

Ted Schultz’s “cargo” bike that he often takes to work and to run errands.

PHOTOS BY LUKE ZARZECKI

Zikr Dance Ensemble to perform at park

Castle Rock Band

SONYA’S SAMPLER

Th e Museum of Outdoor Arts will present an evening of dance with David Taylor’s Zikr Dance Ensemble on June 8 at 8 p.m. at Marjorie Park, 6331 Fiddler’s Green Circle, Greenwood Village. The program features excerpts from Zikr’s spring program, “Mysteries, Rites and Revelations” and acompanying premiere, “Mobile.” Choreographed in 1969 by Tomm Ruud, “Mobile” is a ballet for three dancers who move in parallelograms to the music of Adam Khachaturian’s Adagio from the “Gayne Suite.” The program will also feature excerpts from “Portals,” from Zikr’s Spring Season. Tickets: $30, moaonline.org, 303806-0444.

Concours d’Elegance

Concours d’Elegance and exotic sports car show will be on June 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Arapahoe Community College west lawn, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton. Tickets: $10, adults, under 12, free. See coloradoconcours.org.

The Castle Rock Band will perform at 2 p.m. on May 27 at Festival Park in Castle Rock. Free. Presented by the band and American Legion Post #1187. Starts the Summer Outdoor Concert Season.

Cherry Creek Theatre

Cherry Creek Theatre Company presents “Headliners” by Jeffrey Neuman, directed by Nick Sugar, through May 21 in the Pluss Theatre at the Mizel Arts and Community Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver. Musical direction by David Nehls. 303-800-6578, cherrycreektheatre.org.

Tunes on the Terrace

Lone Tree Arts Center Tunes on the Terrace: June 23, 8 p.m. — Six One Five Collective; July 7, 7 p.m. — The Hot Lunch Band.; July 21, 8 p.m. — Pink Martini (limited availability); Aug. 4 — FACE Vocal Band. See lonetreeartscenter.org.

Summer reading

Dog Days of Summer reading program at Douglas County Libraries. See dcl.org.

Fireworks at brewery

Tickets on Sale: Stars and Stripes Forever at Breckenridge Brewery, Littleton on July 3 at 8 p.m.

Arapahoe Philharmonic. $40, $34, $20, $13, 12 and under. simpletix. com/e/stars-and-stripes-forevertickets-105945.

Fire muster

Annual Fire Muster Parade is on Father’s Day Weekend, Saturday, June 17 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Main Street, Littleton, followed by the muster at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive. milehighhookandladder. org/muster-info.

Town Hall season

Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton, season schedule: “All Shook Up” about Elvis, Sept. 22-Oct. 15; “The Last Session” by Steve Schalchlin, Jim Brochu, John Bettis, Marie Cain, about Gideon, a Gospel singer, Dec. 1-31; “Matilda,” based on Roald Dahl’s book, Jan. 26-Feb. 25: “Urinetown, The Musical,” March 22-April 14;

“Raisin,” a new musical based on the play “Raisin in the Sun,” April 24-May 5: “Red,” a play by John Logan about Mark Rothko, May 24-June 23, “The Prom,” a musical about small town politicians, May 23-June 23.

Support ballet

Ballet lovers may want to join the Denver Ballet Guild, a support organization which awards grants to area dance troupes. denverballetguild.org.

Nature camps

South Suburban Parks and Recreation District offers Nature Camps this summer: Animal Senses Camp; Fly Like a Bird Camp; Mini Beekeeper’s Camp; Mini Mountaineers Camp; Outdoor Explorers Camp; Primitive Survival Camp; Trailblazers camp; Water Wonders Camp, Woods Medicine Camp and more. See ssprd.org.

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Excerpts from the “Mysteries, Rites and Revelations” spring program of David Taylor’s Zikr Dance Ensemble will be presented June 8 in Greenwood Village, with an accompanying premiere of “Mobile,” choreographed in 1969 by Tomm Ruud. COURTESY OF PRESENTING DENVER

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Find the power of family in ‘The Oldest Boy’

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When does a performer become the character they’re playing? at’s not an easy question to answer and it gets even more challenging when that performer is a puppet. But the creative minds behind Miners Alley Playhouse’s new production, “ e Oldest Boy” are more than up to that challenge.

e show tells the story of an American mother and Tibetan father whose three-year-old son is believed to be the reincarnation of a Buddhist lama. And that son is brought to life on stage by a puppet.

“ is allows us to play with the idea of reincarnation in a really interesting way,” said Len Matheo, director of the show and Miners Alley’s producing artistic director. “It’s a really witty, lovely show about all the separations we experience through life. And the way the puppet comes to life is absolute magic.”

“ e Oldest Boy: A Play in ree Ceremonies” runs at Miners Alley, 1224 Washington Ave. in Golden, through Sunday, June 11. Performances at 7:30 p.m. ursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Written by Sarah Ruhl and featuring performances from Peter Trinh, Lisa DeCaro, Rob Payo, Tess Fuqua and Tim Inthavong, the show follows the family as they grapple with what to do when a Tibetan lama and a monk arrive at their home. e travelers

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want to take their child away for a life of spiritual training in India and the parents must decide if they can allow that or not.

To ensure the production properly portrayed and honored Tibetan culture, Miners Alley worked with Golden’s Sherpa House Restaurant and Cultural Center and were even given traditional clothing to use as costumes.

But the bulk of the work went into the development and characterization of the puppet character. Cory Gilstrap, design and production coordinator at Imagined Designs, collaborated with artist Kamala Presswalla to make a puppet that could fully come to life on stage. e result is a Japanese Bunraku puppet that allows both the rest of the cast and the audience to fully immerse themselves in the momentous decision the family must make.

“ ere have been moments where just working on the blocking has made us cry,” Gilstrap said. “Something happens with puppets when performers interact with them properly. You can hear the audience gasp or applaud spontaneously.”

Performing with a puppet in a way that is believable and a ecting to the audience goes beyond using it as some kind of prop. As Gilstrap explains, it’s all about the details.

“Every motion needs to have a complete intent and there can be nothing

left to chance,” he said. “It’s not just a matter of interacting with the puppet — it’s choosing moments with a character.”

e magical realism element of the puppet performance enhances “ e Oldest Boy’s”ability to provide an opportunity to investigate the power of parenthood and celebrate a culture that many may not know much about.

“I hope audiences come away touched by the mother’s journey and the erceness of her response in making sure her child is safe and loved,” Matheo said. “I also want them to get a sense of this amazing multicultural community that is right here in Golden.”

Find information and tickets at https://minersalley.com/the-oldestboy/.

Meals on wheels at annual Food Truck Carnival

e sixth annual Food Truck CarnivalatE.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11800 Community Center Drive in Northglenn, provides diners with the opportunity to see rsthand just how many delicious food trucks the metro area o ers.

e carnival will be from 4 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 19, noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 20 and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 21. Attendees will

to the Ben Franklin Academy Class of 2023!

We’re very proud of this fun-loving, inquisitive, gregarious and talented group of graduates. Many of them have been at BFA since preschool, but they happily welcomed wonderful new students along the way. During their time at BFA, they explored new interests, began life-long friendships and grew into responsible, determined and intelligent young adults.

Graduates - We know your positivity will inspire others and help you excel as you transition into high school. We wish you the very best!

Introducing our exceptional eighth grade graduates:

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Book shares insights from wild Colorado

Author brings attention to changes taking place in environment

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Colorado naturalist/zoologist Mary Taylor Young has just published her latest book, “Bluebird Seasons: Witnessing Climate Change in My Piece of the Wild,” which is a beautifully written call to readers to please pay attention to the environmental changes occurring just outside our front doors — or in the nearby surroundings ...

I have relied on this writer’s “Guide to Colorado Birds” for many years, as the “go-to” way to gure out what I’m seeing in that tree or on that rock over there — as well as her helpful discussions about where/when one might see a Western bluebird and/or how to distinguish it from a mountain bluebird!.

She also has published a really ne book about Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th anniversary and 20 other titles.

“Bluebird Seasons” tells about the piece of land she and her husband, Rick, bought in southern Colorado — and the numerous living creatures and plants that shared it with the Youngs over the years. Rick contributed a group of lovely illustrations and their young daughter Olivia is a frequent companion as they explore their special “piece of the wild.”

A naturalist keeps a journal as well as lists of sightings, is trained to observe the layers of life that happen in a meadow or wooded area and has a gift for taking a reader with her as she walks, looks and listens — during most waking hours. What do those birds eat? How soon are the babies ready to head out on their own?

“Get a job, son,” Young imagines an adult bird messaging after delivering a green, juicy grasshopper to his edgling, which almost immediately is giving the “feed me” signal again.

Gentle humor often ts into her observations as she records the day’s happenings.

She had planned to base this book on a nature journal they had kept since buying the land near Trinidad in 1995 in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo range in the southern Rocky Mountains. “Our experiences keeping a trail of bluebird nest boxes would be the centerpiece, a way to reveal the joys and spiritual renewal we found in nature from intimately watching one piece of land over many seasons and many years.

“Over time though, my sweet and simple story grew more serious ...”

She continues in her opening comments: “ is book is the story of past bluebird seasons. e tale of future seasons waits to be written. e thing about seasons is that their ultimate dynamic is change — birth, growth, death and renewal. ere are a variety of possible endings to the story, di erent paths we as a global village can choose to take. We can keep the seasons turning past loss to renewal.

“In that lies our hope.” And that gets us to page 12! e reader will clearly want to explore both the journaling about all that occurs on this lovely bit of land and the great variety of wildlife.

“Over the last 25 years, Rick and I began to ask each other: `When did we last see a ( ll in the blank?)’” at feeling was strengthened when they sighted a pair of Western tanagers busy in the big pines down by the old campsite. ( e Youngs camped on their land until they chose a cabin site and built it with help from friends.) One evening, the Youngs were out for a walk, with Rick carrying a 2-year-old Olivia, when they heard a sound that was new ... a series of short whistles, “round and airy like the notes of a ut e...” e next night, they go out again ...

“I think I know now who calls,” Mary writes. “If only I’m right! We humans may be largely blind in the dark, but this night piper is not and certainly knows we are here. Slowly, setting each foot gently, we step closer. We pause, but there is no rush

“We ick on our ashlights, move the beams slowly to scan the pinon. Perched on a horizontal branch is a wonderful sight — a collection of gures perhaps seven inches tall, each about the size and shape of a small sack of our. e disk of feathers around each face gives their heads an oversized outline and above their large eyes a smear

whet owl edglings, about to launch out on the hunt!” Like a set of sextuplets on their rst day of preschool. Taylor observes. Can’t help but smile happily at the sketch below this account.

A really appealing new book for this armchair birder.

A charming drawing lls the bottom third of the page. Delightful moment!

“Bluebird Seasons: Witnessing Climate Change in My Piece of the Wild” is by Mary Taylor Young, who has been writing about the natural world in Colorado for decades. COURTESY

Centennial Water designates level 1 drought state

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Below normal snowpack and continuing drought conditions has led to the Centennial Water and Sanitation District service area to be in a moderate drought status.

With the goal to reduce outdoor water use by 15 to 20%, the Highlands Ranch Metro District and Mirabelle Metro District must follow the stage one drought restrictions.

As of May 4 , the U.S Drought Monitor shows the Centennial Water and Sanitation District is in abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions.

“Pretty much the whole area has been in moderate drought and that’s due to the higher temperatures over the past year and really lack of precepts from 2020 through 2022,” said Swithin Dick, water rights adminis-

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Visit the desert with Kenzie Sitterud at PlatteForum

PlatteForum’sresident artist, Kenzie Sitterud, is tapping into the rich cultural vein of the American West with their free exhibit, “To Dusk,” which runs through June 6 at theAnnex Gallery, 3575 Ringsby Court, Unit 103, in Denver.

According to provided information, “To Dusk” replicates the landscape of the Utah desert by mixing interior and exterior spaces, “natural resources and waste from acts of consumption.” Visit https:// platteforum.org/events/sitterudfor full details.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Fruit Bats at the Ogden Theatre

ere’s a subtle art to making music that works best when played on a backyard patio during the summer, and on his latest album as Fruit Bats, singer/songwriter Eric D. Johnson has it gured out. Like the best of Fruit Bats, “A River Running to Your Heart” blends warmth with a wry sentimentalism that immediately makes for the project’s most welcoming release to date.

In support of the album, Fruit Bats will be stopping by the Ogden eatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver, at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 19. ey’ll be joined by electronic nostalgia explorer Kolumbo. Buy tickets at www. axs.com.

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trator for the Centennial Water and Sanitation District. “It’s cumulative.”

Centennial water derives most of its water supply from the South Platte Basin, speci cally the Upper South Basin. Drought restrictions are determined based on how much water is in the snow from the high country over the winter. e district takes the water out from Chat eld.

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tion service areas have been in a stage one restriction since last July. Stage one restrictions limit outdoor irrigation to two days per week.

Residential customers with oddnumbered addresses can water on Sunday and Wednesday while evennumbered addresses can on Saturday and Tuesday. Multi-family and apartment properties can water on Monday and ursday and nonresidential customers on Tuesday and Friday.

Existing water conservation rules are still in e ect and can be found on the Centennial Water website.

From May 1 through Sept. 30, there is no watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., operation of an irrigation system for maintenance and dripirrigation is allowed at any time, and if a hose is held and equipped with a shut-o device, hand watering trees

and car washing is allowed.  e website also includes a chart to help determine how long to water the lawn based on the month.  e district focuses more on outreach and education. erefore, if they hear someone is watering on a day of the week they shouldn’t be, sta will go out to those customers and work with them to help understand why the area is in a drought restriction, according to Kerry Larse, communications manager for the Centennial Water and Sanitation District.

“If that’s not productive, we do have the ability and the willingness to cite them, which results in nes to their water bills,” said Dick.  e district also hires three seasonal water monitors in the

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Yoga in the Park

Join RidgeGate and South Suburban Parks and Recreation for free community yoga classes on the grass at the south end of Belvedere Park, at the corner of RidgeGate Circle and Belvedere Lane. Please bring your own mat, water bottle and towel to all classes. In case of heavy rain or lightning, class will be cancelled.

Tuesday, May 30th, 6:30-7:30pm

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Cherry Creek brings home four state tennis titles

Fairview’s Quinn

Bernthal takes No. 1 singles crown

BY JIM BENTON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Despite a one-day postponement and a revamped schedule of matches, the Class 5A individual state championship girls tennis tournament was completed on May 12 at the City Park tennis courts.

Players from Cherry Creek won four of the seven state titles that were up for grabs in the raindelayed tournament.

The team state title was determined May 16 when No. 1 Cherry Creek faced No. 2 Fairview at City Park.

Fairview’s Quinn Bernthal defeated Creek’s Lorena Cedeno 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 to capture the No 1 singles crown. Cedeno was the defending No. 2 singles champion.

Anika Sharma of Cherry Creek, last season’s No. 3 winner, won the No. 2 singles state title with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Fairview’s Stella Laird.

The Bruins’ Jisele Boker defended her No 3 singles title with a 6-4, 6-0 victory over Elle Middleton of Fairview.

Fairview’s No. 2 doubles team of Maya Brakage and Jane Roth turned back Sayeesha Garud and Anika Laxminariyan of Cherry Creek, 6-1, 6-2.

Farrah Bendell and Karissa Manley of Creek took the No. 3 doubles title with a 6-1, 6-3 win over Avery MacKenzie and Afton Sidwell of Fossil Ridge.

The No. 4 doubles title went to the Creek duo of Julie Karlberg and Zoey Hao who defeated Valor Christian’s Anna Schouten and Sawyer Cruickshank.

Regis Jesuit takes team title in 5A boys swimming

Two Creek swimmers win individual events

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Cherry Creek’s Luke Ogren and Brodie Johnson won individual events at the Class 5A boys swimming championship and the Bruins were a close second in the race for the team title.

Ogren, a sophomore, won the diving title on May 11 while Johnson captured the 100 butter y during the nals on May 12 at the Veterans Memorial

Aquatic Center in ornton. Johnson also swam a leg on Creek’s state champion 200-yard medley relay team.

However, the Bruins nished second in the team standings. Defending state champion Regis Jesuit won with 399 points followed by the Bruins with 388.50.

It was the 24th state boys swimming title for Regis and the fourth straight season that Regis and Creek have been the top two teams in the state meet.

Ogren got the Bruins, state champs in 2019 and 2021, o to a good start by winning the diving competition which was held a

day ahead of the swimming nals.

He nished with 553.55 points for his 11 dives and had a 30.1 victory margin.

“I felt really good,” said Ogren who was fth last season as a freshman. “Luckily, I performed well under pressure.”

Johnson won the 100 butter y with a time of 48.62 as he beat Mason Kajkosz of Highlands Ranch to the nish. Kajkosz was timed in 50.04.

“I swam pretty well with the y and stu ,” said Johnson who is a junior. “I wanted to win to go for the team. Of course we wanted to win the team champi-

onship but I couldn’t be happier with the way we swam.”

Johnson also was on Creek’s winning 200 medley relay team with Zachary Reese, Trevor Boodt and Jason Fan. e foursome had a winning time of 1:30.38 in the rst event during the nal session of thetwo-day meet.

Other top nishers from South Metro schools included Creek’s Chris Mikulecky, who was second in the 100 freestyle with a time of 45.20, and Vladislav Kazakin of Highlands Ranch, who was the runner-up in the 500 freestyle with a time of 4:36.13.

South Metro boys miss volleyball finals

BY JIM BENTON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

There were four South Metro teams that qualified for the boys state volleyball tournament but all were ousted from the double elimination meet before making it into the finals at

Overland High School. Douglas County and Legend were still alive on the May 13 date but couldn’t climb out of the consolation bracket to play for the state title,which was won by Discovery Canyon for the second straight season.

Douglas County, which won the first sanctioned boys volleyball state tournament in 2021, eliminated Valor Christian, 3-0, in a second-round consolation match while Legend downed Cherokee Trail, 3-1, in another secondround losers match.

Legend whipped Douglas County 3-0 in the third round of consolation play but the Titans lost to Eaglecrest, 3-1, in the fourth round and was denied a trip to the state championship game.

Castle View lost its first two games in the tourney.

Cherry Creek’s Brodie Johnson won the 100 butterfly at the Class 5A boys state swimming championships on May 12 at the VMAC in Thornton. Johnson was also on the winning 200 medley relay team. Creek finished second to Regis Jesuit for state crown. PHOTOS BY JIM BENTON

Cherry Creek’s Trevor Boodt swims in the final of the 200 IM at the 5A boys state swimming championships on May 12 at the VMAC in Thornton.

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Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0055

To Whom It May Concern: On 3/21/2023 10:18:00

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: GARY JOSEPH KUNTZ AND SHERRY L. KUNTZ

Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/13/2020

Recording Date of DOT: 7/20/2020

Reception No. of DOT: 2020063827

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $458,404.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $438,971.77

To Whom It May Concern: On 3/21/2023 12:53:00

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: THOMAS G. NEDDENRIEP

Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR

MORTGAGE LLC

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/5/2018

Recording Date of DOT: 1/11/2018

Reception No. of DOT: 2018002660

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$313,600.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $300,380.25

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: FAILURE TO MAKE TIMELY PAYMENTS AS REQUIRED UNDER THE EVIDENCE OF DEBT AND DEED OF TRUST.

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

Legal Description of Real Property:

A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE STATE OF COLORADO, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, WITH A STREET LOCATION ADDRESS OF 9562 PINEBROOK ST; HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 801303778 CURRENTLY OWNED BY VICKI K SCOTT HAVING A TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF 0342753 AND FURTHER DESCRIBED AS LOT 11 BLK 1 HIGHLANDS RANCH # 69A 0.149 AM/L

Which has the address of: 9562 Pinebrook St, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 5/18/2023

Last Publication: 6/15/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 3/15/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

ALISON L. BERRY

Colorado Registration #: 34531

9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112

Phone #: (303) 706-9990

Fax #: (303) 706-9994

Attorney File #: 23-029451

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0052

First Publication: 5/18/2023

Last Publication: 6/15/2023

Douglas County News Press

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust. **This loan has been modified through a Loan Modification Agreement recorded 07/05/2022 at Reception No. 2022046902 in the records of the Douglas County Clerk and Recorder, Colorado.

Said Deed of Trust was rerecorded on 4/23/2019, under Reception No. 2019021213.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 672, STERLING RANCH FILING NO. 1, 7TH AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE COLORADO.

Which has the address of:

9887 Geneva Creek Lane, Littleton, CO 80125

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 4/27/2023

Last Publication: 5/25/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 2/28/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY 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 #: CO21458

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0047

First Publication: 4/27/2023

Last Publication: 5/25/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property:

LOT 16, BLOCK 16, CASTLE OAKS ESTATES FILING NO. 1, A SUBDIVISION OF CASTLE OAKS PRELIMINARY PD SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of:

1931 Amber Sun Court, Castle Rock, CO 80108

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 5/18/2023

Last Publication: 6/15/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 3/21/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

RYAN BOURGEOIS

Colorado Registration #: 51088 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, DENVER, COLORADO 80204

Phone #: (303) 350-3711

Fax #:

Attorney File #: 00000009753906

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0055

First Publication: 5/18/2023

Last Publication: 6/15/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

NOTICE

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 8, BLOCK 1, STROH RANCH FILING NO. 9G, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 12541 Prince Creek Dr, Parker, CO 80134

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 5/18/2023

Last Publication: 6/15/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 3/21/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

RYAN BOURGEOIS

Colorado Registration #: 51088 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700 , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711

Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000009747080

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0056

First Publication: 5/18/2023

Last Publication: 6/15/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 489, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 16-A. COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 9580 Marmot Ridge Cir, Littleton, CO 80125

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 5/18/2023

Last Publication: 6/15/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 3/22/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

HEATHER DEERE Colorado Registration #: 28597 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155

Fax #: Attorney File #: CO21550

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0058

First Publication: 5/18/2023

Last Publication: 6/15/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press City and County

Public Notice

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

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

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In the Interest of:

JUSTYCE NEUNG PERSON, D.O.B.: 04/11/2020; BEYONTON SAINTE-PERSON, D.O.B.: 06/29/2007;Children, And concerning:

VACATIONS

Disney World and New York.

“Although those wars are over, these guys still face many challenges,” said DeMonbrun.

Injured troops can spend weeks, months, even years in rehabilitation and even after that, some wounds linger. Post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries are challenges that may last a lifetime.

“When they transition to family life when they get out of rehabilitation, they needed to reconnect with their spouse, their parents, their children and our vacations are for them to help them transition back to family life,” said DeMonbrun.

Vacations for Warriors has so far sent 45 warriors and their families on vacations, including several from out of state. is upcoming event will be raising funds for Army Sgt. Christian Valle, Marine Pvt. First Class Kevin Hanrahan and Army Sgt. Ezquiel Rodriguez and their families.

Previous vacation recipients will be at the event.

A $50 donation includes a light dinner and casino chips as there will be

poker, black jack, craps and roulette. e night will also include a cash bar and a silent auction. Among items being sold will be golf course foursomes, sports memorabilia and purses.

Tickets can be bought on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/charity-casino-night-vacations-4-warriors-

Public Notices

UNIQUECA STARR PERSON, D.O.B.: 10/07/1983, Mother;

STEVEN JIM CHAHAN, D.O.B.: 03/25/1984, Father of Justyce Person; JOEL SAINTE, D.O.B.: 12/9/1979, Father of Beyonton Sainte; Respondents

Attorney for Department: R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Amy Hendrickson, #32110 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5325 lreigrut@douglas.co.us ahendrickson@douglas.co.us

CASE NUMBER: 22JV85 DIVISION 8

DEPENDENCY SUMMONS

This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2019.

TO: JOEL SAINTE, D.O.B.: 12/9/1979

TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE:

You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named children is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office.

A Review Hearing, Return of Service, and Adjudicatory and Dispositional Hearing for Respondent Father’s has been set for June 12, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in Division 8, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109. Parties shall attend by phone by calling 720-437-6180, extension 75590# unless otherwise directed by the Court.

Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS A DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILD.

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

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summer to patrol the neighborhoods for instances of water waste.

To help customers become more water e cient with outdoor irrigation practices, one of the district’s rebates and incentives is No Mow May.

Although No Mow May is a conservation campaign that encourages grass growth in order for early spring owers to bloom and supports pollinators in a time when food resources are scarce in urban environments, there are also water conservation bene ts.

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“We’re real excited about it,” said DeMonbrun. “Anyone who cares about the military and our wounded warriors are welcome to come and meet them and have fun.”

For more: contact Bob DeMonbrun at 720 373 0479 or  bobdemonbrun@gmail.com

pointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests.

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2022, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel.

Dated: May 9, 2023

/s/ Amy Hendrickson Amy Hendrickson, #32110 Assistant Douglas County Attorney

Legal Notice No. 945468

First Publication: May 18, 2023

Last Publication: May 18, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 23, 2023 beginning at 2:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Douglas will conduct a public hearing concerning the proposed adoption of a resolution amending the 2023 adopted budget. Any interested elector of Douglas County may file an objection to the proposed amendment to the budget at any time prior to it’s final adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. A copy of said resolution may be obtained for inspection at the offices of the County Commissioners at the above address in Castle Rock, Colorado, or viewed on-line at www.douglas.co.us.

Legal Notice No. 945454

First Publication: May 18, 2023

Last Publication: May 18, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

A public hearing will be held on June 13, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. before the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners, in the Commissioners Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO. The hearings are for the proposed adoption of Building Codes: 2021 International

Code Appendix E, 2018 International Energy Conservation Code, and the 2023 National Electrical Code, as amended.

For more specific information, call Korby Lintz, Chief Building Official, Douglas County Building Division at 303-660-7497.

Legal Notice No.: 945402

First Publication: May 18, 2023

Last Publication: June 8, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #022-23

RECORDKEEPING SERVICES

The Department of Human Resources of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests proposals from responsible and qualified providers for Recordkeeping Services.

The purpose of this solicitation is to gather information to assess the current marketplace and evaluate selected providers of Recordkeeping services. The Douglas County Department of Human Resources in conjunction with the County Manager of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the “County”, has engaged Cook Street Consulting, Inc. (“Cook Street”) to issue an RFP to evaluate recordkeeping & administrative services for the Douglas County defined contribution and deferred compensation plans. Four distinct retirement plans are included in this RFP: The Douglas County 401(a) Money Purchase Plan, Douglas County 401(a) Executive Money Purchase Plan, Douglas County 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and Douglas County Commissioned Officer 401(a) Plan, collectively referred to as the “Plans”. The County will review the results of this RFP process to determine the vendor finalists and make the final award.

The RFP documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. RFP documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website.

All RFP responses are due on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 5:00pm. It is the sole responsibility of the respondent to see that their proposal response is received on time. Proposals will not be considered which are received after the time stated.

Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said proposal and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is

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

Please direct any questions concerning this RFP to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No. 945467

First Publication: May 18, 2023

Last Publication: May 18, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Children Services

(Adoption/Guardian/Other)

Public Notice

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

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

In the Interest of:

ISREAL MANIGO, D.O.B.: 08/23/2019

Child,

And concerning:

ERIN HARRIS, D.O.B.: 08/11/1986, Mother; GIOVANNI MANIGO, D.O.B.: 07/21/1982, Father; Respondents, And

ORIETTA HARRIS, Maternal Grandmother Special Respondent.

Attorney for Department:

R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Amy Hendrickson, #32110 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5325

lreigrut@douglas.co.us

ahendrickson@douglas.co.us

CASE NUMBER: 22JV82

DIVISION 8

DEPENDENCY SUMMONS

This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S.

TO: GIOVANNI MANIGO, D.O.B.: 07/21/1982

“We like this from a water conservation perspective because longer grass doesn’t require as much water and when you let your grass grow longer, it develops a stronger root system and that also makes it more drought tolerant,” said Paige McFarland, water conservation specialist for the Centennial Water and Sanitation District.

TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office.

A Summons Return for Respondent Father and Review Hearing have been set for July 17, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in Division 8 by phone at 720-4376180 + extension 75592#.

Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS A DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILD.

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

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S., and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel.

Dated: May 5, 2023

/s/ Amy Hendrickson Amy Hendrickson, #32110

Sr. Assistant Douglas County Attorney

Legal Notice No. 945450

First Publication: May 18, 2023

Last Publication: May 18, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press ###

Previous vacation recipient Army SGT Ryan Major and family by a helicopter in Hawaii. COURTESY BOB DEMONBRUN

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Festival and Carnival Rides: Friday 4 pm – 10:30 pm

Saturday 10 am – 10:30 pm

Sunday 10 am – 8:30 pm

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Friday, June 9 presented by 8:15 pm: Still They Ride (Journey Tribute Band)

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• Enjoy your Favorite Festival Food

• Shopping Marketplace

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• Culinary Demonstrations

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Food, Beverage & Ride Tickets may be purchased at Festival Ticket Booths.