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Douglas County school chief forges ahead amid whirlwind Superintendent Wise: ‘Strong leaders lead through’ challenging times

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Roughly seven years ago, Corey Wise was making the leap from high school principal in the Douglas County School District to working in central administration, but he hoped the new role wasn’t his last stop in a public education system.

One day, Wise said, he wanted to be a superintendent.

Little could he know that opportunity would arrive in the middle of a pandemic.

Months earlier, the health crisis had decimated public school budgets and drastically changed the way education was delivered.

BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

county leaders say.

Shannon Breitzman, principal at Health Management Associates — a Denver-based independent national research and consulting firm specializing in publicly funded health care and human services policy — said Douglas County has set the example for Colorado and the nation in addressing the growing mental health crisis.

Breitzman commended the work Douglas County has put into developing a mental health program that works, because they

As Denver, Adams, Arapahoe and Jefferson counties implement new indoor mask mandates amid rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Douglas County’s Board of Health is not considering such a move, according to a county spokesperson.

During a Nov. 23 work session, the county commissioners — two of whom are also county health board members — were updated on the latest COVID-19 figures in the county, which at the time showed about 90 people in local hospitals for the disease and eight deaths so far that month.

The county’s ICU capacity was 101% full and the inpatient beds were 91% occupied, according to the Tri-County Health Department’s data dashboard.

“We are seeing breaking points in other systems around the state and the metro area,” County Commissioner George Teal said in the meeting. “I have an appreciation for the system here in Douglas County being stressed. There’s a big difference between a system being stressed versus a system breaking.”

Teal and Commissioner Lora Thomas both serve on the county’s

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Superintendent Corey Wise speaks with Becky Myers at a Douglas County School Board meeting. Myers will begin her first term as a school board director on Nov. 29.

PHOTO BY JESSICA GIBBS

Mental Health Initiative a step ahead in Douglas County

BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Many states, cities and counties find themselves ill prepared to deal with the growing mental health crisis in America, but a proactive move by Douglas County in 2014 is helping the county meet needs today.

Unlike its neighbors, county is passing on mask mandate Commissioner says hospital system stressed but not broken

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Collaboration, years of planning went into government program

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The Douglas County Mental Health Initiative was created seven years ago in hopes that adults and youth experiencing mental illness, struggling with substance abuse, or going through a short-term crisis would get help, and not be thrown aside and ignored.

Today, with the Mental Health Initiative (MHI) servng as an arm of county government, arrests of those struggling with mental illness are down, fewer hospitals beds are being needlessly filled and citizens are starting to accept that help is out there for a bad day, week, month, or full-blown crisis,

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WISE FROM PAGE 1

Beyond navigating COVID-19, the DCSD was also implementing an equity policy aimed at ensuring “access to equitable and rigorous educational opportunities” and “an inclusive culture,” as the district puts it.

And a national debate about critical race theory in classrooms — something that DCSD insists it does not teach — was contributing to tense debates about the role of equity in education.

Around the time a string of area superintendents were leaving their posts, Wise was stepping up, throwing in for the permanent role at DCSD after serving as a co-leader and then interim superintendent following the departure of former Superintendent Thomas Tucker. He was named permanent superintendent in April and his term commenced May 12.

School Board President David Ray said near the school year’s start that Wise faced a climate where any decision he’d make would leave some people unhappy.

“Anybody that would step in at this time would have significant challenges,” Ray said. “Our community is a community that really is very polarized about lots of different issues.”

That trend tracked throughout the first six months of Wise’s tenure as permanent district superintendent.

But now he’ll be working under new leadership — a board majority that has vowed to steer DCSD in a differ-

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Myriad issues culminated this November in a heated school board election that flipped the board majority from one willing to instate masking mandates and pursue equity in education, to a slate largely opposed to those issues, ones Wise had also advocated for.

“It’s a tough, tough job in education right now,” said Rick O’Connell, a former district superintendent and mentor to Wise. “Not just for superintendents.”

Navigating challenges O’Connell began mentoring Wise as he grew interested in a superintendency. Both are longtime district employees. O’Connell was the district’s superintendent for two decades and Wise has spent the entirety of his 26-year career with Douglas County Schools.

Throughout the years, O’Connell has watched Wise’s ascend district ranks. Wise began as a student teacher in 1996 and within a few years went from teacher to assistant principal to principal. In 2007, he opened Legend High School before transitioning to work as an executive director of schools.

While Wise mulled pursuing a superintendency, O’Connell’s advice was for him to stay true to his values, “regardless of the political consequence.”

School board directors across the county have been subject to everything from intense scrutiny to unfettered vitriol during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Douglas County, school district leaders including Wise have shared in the brunt.

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A man holds a sign at a Douglas County School Board meeting calling for SuperintenPHOTO BY JESSICA GIBBS dent Corey Wise’s removal.

County Health Department maskwearing requirement for students ages 2 through 11 in August, when Tri-County still oversaw COVID-19 policy in Douglas County, emails showed mounting pressure on Wise to fight the health order. That included promises of protests or voting for school board candidates who would consider removing him.

One person said they were organizing a pact of families who would refuse to comply, and that families would protest the policy by keeping children home on days the state conducted enrollment counts that determine DCSD’s per-pupil funding.

“Corey and leadership looks really bad right now,” another person wrote.

Come October, Wise stood firmly behind the district as it launched a federal lawsuit against the newly formed Douglas County Health Department, initiating a legal battle aimed at protecting the district’s ability to mandate masks. The health agency was formed amid opposition by county commissioners to Tri-County Health COVID policies that they regarded as too stringent.

“The choice is this: Are we going to ignore the recommendation of medical experts everywhere and put the lives of vulnerable students in jeopardy? Or are we going to give all children a fair shot to succeed in person, in school, where they belong,” Wise said in a statement announcing the district had filed suit.

The long-simmering mask debate reached a fever pitch as Election Day drew near. At the last board meeting before polls closed, numerous people opposed to masking mandates called for the resignations of the full board and Wise.

One meeting regular sat in the middle of the audience periodically holding a sign above his head calling for Wise to resign.

The four board members elected Nov. 2, all of whom have questioned some district policies, said on Election Night they know Wise has taken different stances than they have but that they want to get to know him better. Each promised to work with Wise.

One of the election victors, Becky Myers, said the district has seen too

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much turnover in the superinten- d dent’s office.

Myers echoed a comment Ray has t made: That Wise is “homegrown,” t someone who has been in Douglas County and the district for a long s time and knows the community well. o “The district does not need anoth- “ er superintendent gone,” she said. r O’Connell, the former DCSD superintendent, said Wise is “the right s leader for Douglas County, now and t in the future. He’s the right person “ h for the job.”

To people close with Wise, he’s the leader who stays behind to help custodians clean up. He prioritizes maintaining relationships with employees at every level of the system.

Wise also isn’t the sort to think he has all the answers, Ray said, and as a leader “he relies heavily” on the team around him.

Wise moved people from the building-level into his cabinet. Ray said that choice “solidified that fact, that we have great people in our organization who should be in those higher-level positions.”

Right away, some of Wise’s most important tasks would be addressing the trauma that students experienced during the pandemic and their learning loss, Ray said.

Looking at student performance would mean sending staff and teachers to delve into data troves, looking at which students need additional academic support and brainstorming about how to get it to them.

“That’s a big one,” Ray said.

Wise’s priorities And in that vein, Wise and district leaders have held multiple meetings about grade-level performance among students and bolstering social-emotional programming in schools.

Excellence in reading is a priority for him, Wise told Colorado Community Media, and foundational to all other learning.

Wise sat down with a CCM reporter roughly three months after being named superintendent to discuss his background and goals for the district.

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with prepping staff for the start of a new school year. Teachers were coming back from summer break.

He called it exciting. The energy of being with people is “a cornerstone of what, you know, makes school great,” he said.

The 48-year-old educator from Parker spoke about fostering a strong professional learning community within the district. Teaching is a professional job, he said. Giving educators the ability to do their work in a meaningful way means giving them the time. He’d look at everything from the full academic year calendar down to the bell schedule to accomplish that, he said.

Wise’s philosophy is that “strong leaders lead through” challenging times, he said. He described himself as passionate. A strong personality.

Relational. Education is not just a job, he said. He sees the field as a lifestyle.

“I always knew what I wanted to do. And I wanted to teach,” he said.

Wise got into education because of the example set by his parents, both teachers.

“I grew up in a middle school,” he said.

There was also inspiration by way of educators who taught him as an “Aurora Public Schools kid.” He remembers them by name.

In college his studies focused on special education. When it came time to student-teach, he sought out “the best teacher I ever had,” who happened to be at Ponderosa High

School.

Wise interviewed to student-teach there while working toward his master’s degree in severe cognitive education, although he’d later switch to pursuing a master’s in administration, then was hired on as a full-time teacher.

He tried to stay heavily involved in his year-and-a-half at Ponderosa High School, he said, because “that’s what great teachers do.” He coached, took on hall duty, went to plays and musicals.

Then as the district prepared to open Chaparral High School, Wise saw it as an opportunity to help establish a school’s culture and influence instructional decisions.

He applied for a head coach and teaching role and stayed at DCSD’s fifth high school for a decade. After three years of teaching, he moved into administration and left as an assistant principal to open the district’s ninth high school, Legend, as its founding principal.

Wise left the classroom because school leadership urged him to consider roles in administration, he said. He was young to be an assistant principal, and young to become a principal when he applied to lead Legend, he said. He still feels young as a superintendent, he said.

He hoped he could help bring the community together to tackle the district’s challenges, like boosting teacher pay to help recruit and retain the best educators. Wise said his goal would be forging a legacy as someone who took Douglas County Schools to the next level.

“My adult life, Douglas County has been in my life,” he said. “It’s who I am.”

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A COVID head-scratcher: Why lice lurk despite distancing Head lice are ‘definitely back,’ says a professional delouser

BY RAE ELLEN BICHELL KAISER HEALTH NEWS

The Marker family of Parker opened their door on a recent evening to a woman dressed in purple, with a military attitude to cleanliness.

Linda Holmes, who has worked as a technician with LiceDoctors for five years, came straight from her day job at a hospital after she got the call from a dispatcher that the Marker family needed her ASAP. According to those in the world of professional nitpicking, Pediculus humanus capitis, the muchscorned head louse, has returned.

“It’s definitely back,” said Kelli Boswell, owner of Lice & Easy, an Arvada boutique where people in the Denver area can get deloused, a process that can range from minutes to hours depending on the method and the infestation.

“It’s a sign that things are coming back to normal.”

Colds and more serious bugs like respiratory syncytial virus, better known by the shorthand RSV, are also back. That may leave some to wonder: With all the covid prevention measures in place, how are

Professional delouser Linda Holmes combs through the hair of 8-year-old Huntley Marker on a weeknight in late October in the girl’s home in Parker. Business is back up for Holmes and other nitpickers after a lull during the height of the pandemic.

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Like the coronavirus, all these bugs depend on human sociability.

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many reopened schools have taken to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 — masks, hand-washing, vaccination — do little to deter the spread of the head louse.

However, physical distancing, such as spacing desks 3 feet apart, should be helping, if it’s actually happening.

Lice are, in theory, harder to spread than the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 because proximity alone isn’t enough: They usually need head-to-head contact. If a kid gets lice, odds are it means that kid spent some quality time close enough to another kid for the parasite to make its move. (Researchers tend to agree that transmission via inanimate objects like combs and hats is minimal.)

The head louse is not known for its fortitude or athletic prowess.

It’s basically the couch potato of pests. Adults can’t survive more than a day or two without snacking on blood. Their eggs can’t hatch without the warmth of a human head, and will die within about a week if not in those cozy conditions. The bugs can’t jump or fly — only crawl. The one thing going for the head louse is its highly specialized claws, evolved to grasp human hair.

Unlike the body louse, the head louse isn’t known to spread disease. An infestation doesn’t indicate anything about a person’s hygiene. (In fact, the lore of delousers says that the bugs prefer clean hair because it’s more grabbable.) And despite common misconceptions, they can colonize people of all ages, races and ethnicities.

COVID lockdowns were not great from a louse-world-domination standpoint. But the crit-

ters have been bonding with us for tens of thousands of years. A little lockdown wasn’t going to end the romance.

Federico Galassi, a researcher with Argentina’s Pest and Insecticide Research Center, found that strict early covid lockdowns did, indeed, lead to a decline in head lice among kids in Buenos Aires, but the bugs came nowhere close to being eliminated. His study found prevalence dropped from about 70% to about 44%.

And one thing is clear: When people shut their doors and hunkered down in early lockdowns, the lice were right there hunkered down with us.

When SaLeah Snelling reopened the doors of her Lice Clinics of America salon in Boise, Idaho, in May, she said, “the cases of head lice were heavier than we’ve ever seen.” And it wasn’t just one or two people in the household with lice, but the entire household.

Now, Galassi and American louse workers say, infestation rates are back to pre-lockdown norms, despite school covid protections.

Nix, a brand of anti-louse products, publishes a map that claims lice are bad right now in Houston, most of Alabama and New Mexico, plus Tulsa, Oklahoma. The map directs people to locations that carry its products since many parents use a DIY approach once they spy the critter on a child’s head.

Richard Pollack, chief scientific officer with pro-bono pest-identification service IdentifyUS, said most claims about louse prevalence are “marketing nonsense” from a largely unregulated indusSEE LICE, P5

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try focused on apparent infestations that often turn out to be just dandruff, glitter, hair spray, grass-dwelling springtail insects, innocuous fungus or even cookie crumbs.

It’s possible that the recent increase in business for professional nitpickery suggests that people are now comfortable seeking help outside the home rather than its being a sign of a surge in the bugs.

While little research exists to confirm whether there is a rise in lice, Boswell, Pollack and even the National Association of School Nurses agree: The bugs aren’t likely spreading in the classroom because in-school louse transmission is considered rare.

Instead, Boswell said, it’s more likely that as other activities resumed — sleepovers, play dates, summer camp, family gatherings — the bugs prospered once more.

Pollack once wrote in a presentation slide, “Head lice indicate that the child has friends.” Preschoolers tend to get the infestations the most “because they’re more cuddly,” said Julia Wilson, co-owner of Rocky Mountain Lice Removal in Lafayette. But she has also noticed a rise among teenagers, which she ascribes to taking selfies with pals.

“You say to them, ‘Have you touched heads?’ and the teenager’s like, ‘No, never,’” said Wilson.

“And then all of a sudden, they’re

Professional delouser Linda Holmes’ tools of choice for nitpicking her customers’ heads are extra-virgin olive oil and a set of finetoothed combs. Other methods involve tools that run the gamut from special gels to devices that heat the head at a temperature PHOTO BY RAE ELLEN BICHELL/KAISER HEALTH NEWS thought to kill louse eggs.

literally taking a selfie photo with their friends.”

The Marker family isn’t sure where third grader Huntley’s lice originated. Perhaps a close friend or her dance team? The Markers spent more than $200 to get the four-person household checked — eyebrows and Dad’s beard includ-

ed. Her dad and her preschoolaged brother were free of nits. But Holmes did find a couple of nits on Huntley’s mom, Paris.

“You can just burn my whole head right now,” said Paris.

After combing each head carefully, Holmes ended the session by hugging her customers goodbye,

proof that she trusts her work.

This story is from Kaiser Health News, a nonprofit news service covering health issues. It is an editorially independent program of Kaiser Family Foundation, which is not affiliated with Kaiser Permanente. Used by permission. For more, visit khn.org.

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Elizabeth family honored for National Adoption Month Duffy family fosters 35 children in 5 years

BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

November is National Adoption Month, a time to highlight adoption success stories and encourage adoption from foster care. To celebrate this month, the Christie and Maggie Duffy family of Elizabeth was honored in a virtual awards ceremony by the Colorado Department of Human Services for their dedication to working with Colorado’s foster system.

One foster/adoptive family from each Colorado county was nominated for the annual award and five were honored as foster/adoptive families of the year, including Elbert County’s Duffy family. The award thanks families for their hard work in fostering and adopting Colorado kids, and is also intended to promote fostering and retain foster parents throughout the state.

After becoming foster parents five years ago, Christie and Maggie decided to pursue adoption in order to keep sibling groups together. In addition to caring for more than 35 children and youths in foster care over the years, they have adopted eight children younger than age 7 and continue to care for young people in foster care.

In addition to having a house full of children, Christie and Maggie provide a home to five dogs — including a trained service dog — and many farm animals. Christie and Maggie say the presence of animals is therapeutic for the children.

Christie and Maggie Duffy moved to Elbert County in January 2016, deciding that the rural lifestyle would be best for their future family.

“All of the kids came with some sort of trauma, like homelessness or domestic violence,” said Christie Duffy. “The rural life is so therapeutic. We feel that it is so great and rewarding for the kids.”

Christie answered questions about her family’s experience with fostering and adoption in a Nov. 8 interview with the Elbert County News: What made you decide to be foster/adoptive parents?

We actually got married in April

2016. We had talked about possibly of having biological children but because of the move to Colorado, job transfer, and the recent loss of my dad, I was afraid.

We kind of looked at each other at the end of the day and decided that fostering and adopting was our best option. We figured we could start with fostering and get our feet wet before jumping into adopting. We could learn how to be parents without fear of “what if I’m not good at this”?

We had so much support from people to teach us how to do this whole thing. We fostered 20 to 25 foster kids during our first two years!

Why did you choose to adopt siblings?

We moved to Elbert County so we would have more space to foster siblings. We learned that sometimes the foster system would actually separate siblings. We had four siblings put with us.

We now have three sets of siblings now. Eight of them have been formally adopted. We have made it our duty to provide for them. If we get calls and they need our support with a placement, we will be there.

Our thought is “see a need, fill a need.” We knew that if we fostered siblings and they could stay together, why not do that? We made it our purpose.

What are some of the highlights of fostering and adopting?

Our favorite highlight that we love is watching the kids overcome their adversity. We have a kiddo that we were told was never going to walk. Well, he’s walking. We were told he was never going to talk. Well, he’s talking.

All of our kids have special needs.

They’ve either been exposed to drugs and alcohol in utero, have experienced domestic abuse, and generally have various traumas. We love when they finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Graduating from various therapies, be it occupational, verbal, emotional, etc. It is so exciting!

What are the challenges you’ve faced with fostering?

Our biggest challenge was when biological families found out that their kids were with an LGBTQ+ family. There are also a lot of people out here who don’t have a lot of experience with LGBTQ+ families,

Six girls of the Duffy family.

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especially with various services.

It’s hard to find support in a small, rural, conservative place.

What advice do you have for potential foster/adoptive parents?

I recommend finding a good support system. Find people that know what the system is like. Find an agency who will support you and fits your needs. If you are an LGBTQ+ couple, find a good fit for you. If you are looking to go from foster to adoption, or not, there are agencies for you.

Below are Colorado adoption and fostering statistics: Adoption from foster care in Colorado • Since January 2021, 551 Colorado children and youths in foster care have been adopted.

• Currently there are 436 Colorado children and youths who are waiting for a family/adoption.

• There are 3,878 children and youths in foster care or another type of out-of-home placement.

• Colorado has 2,559 certified foster and kinship (relatives, friends, neighbors, etc.) families.

To read the state’s CO4Kids blog about the Duffy family and their foster and adoption experience, visit tinyurl.com/duffyfamily.

For an FAQ on Colorado adoption, visit tinyurl.com/adopt-foster-faq.

To follow the Duffy family on social media, you can find them on both Instagram and TikTok as TheDuffyDozen.

All of the Duffy kids are involved in extracurricular activities, including football and cheerleading.

Christie, left, and Maggie Duffy.

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Veteran news leader named Colorado Community Media editor Lisa Schlichtman will oversee CCM’s 8-county news operation STAFF REPORT

The next editor-in-chief of Colorado Community Media is Lisa Schlichtman, an experienced, award-winning news executive and an industry leader.

CCM Publisher Linda Shapley made the announcement Nov. 29.

“I’ve been familiar with Lisa’s award-winning leadership for a number of years, and to have someone with her passion and talent guiding our journalists at Colorado Community Media will mean great things as we look to grow our brand,” she said.

Schlichtman, until recently the editor of the Steamboat Pilot & Today newspaper, joins CCM on Jan. 3.

“I am thrilled to join Colorado Community Media and take on the new role of editor-in-chief,” Schlichtman said. “I look forward to sharing my years of experience in the newspaper industry with CCM’s talented team of reporters and editors with the goal of connecting the communities we serve through engaging, locally-focused content and impactful journalism.”

Schlichtman will lead the news teams of CCM’s two dozen Colorado newspapers and websites as well as other publications. CCM was sold

earlier this year by Jerry and Ann Healey to The Colorado News Conservancy, a partnership of The Colorado Sun and the National Trust for Local News dedicated to fostering community journalism.

CCM newspapers serve Adams, Arapahoe, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, Jefferson and Weld counties.

“Our publications have tremendous potential and reach, and it is exciting to be part of the newly established Colorado News Conservancy,” Schlichtman said.

Schlichtman succeeds Mark Harden, who retired as CCM editor last fall but has been serving on an interim basis since July while the search was underway for a permanent editor. Harden steps down Dec. 16.

“Lisa is just the sort of dynamic, innovative, experienced news leader who can help CCM reach its greatest potential,” Harden said. “I am so pleased she has agreed to join us and I wish her great success.”

Since July 2013, Schlichtman has been editor of the Pilot & Today, a daily newspaper founded in 1885 and serving Steamboat Springs and Routt County.

Schlichtman and her staff received the Colorado Press Association’s 2020 News Leader of the Year award for a multiplatform, in-depth reporting series, “Indivisible,” which focused on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion in Routt County and efforts to bridge divides. CPA

named the Pilot & Today the state’s best newspaper in its size class for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019.

And the newspaper under Schlichtman also received the 2019 Presidential Award from the Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance for its eight-week “In Our Shoes” series on sexual assault.

Schlichtman previously was an editor, co-publisher and co-owner of various publications in Missouri, including the Monnett Times, Cassville Democrat and Wheaton Journal newspapers as well as Ozarks Outdoors and Connection magazines. She began her career as a reporter and assistant editor at the Cassville newspaper.

In addition to her professional career, Schlichtman has been active in helping to support journalism and the news industry.

She is a past president of the Colorado Press Association, the statewide news-media trade group, and is a board member of the Colorado News Collaborative, or COLab, a Denver-based organization that serves as a local media resource hub. Previously she was a vice president and secretary of the Ozarks Press Association.

Schlichtman also has been engaged in community roles. She is a graduate of the 2014 Leadership Steamboat class, a past chairperson of the Cassville Planning and Zoning Commission, and a past board member of the Cassville and Monett Area Chambers of Commerce.

Schlichtman

A St. Louis native, Schlichtman holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She and her late husband, Mike, have two grown sons who live on the Front Range.

CCM publications include the Arvada Press, Brighton Standard Blade, Canyon Courier, Castle Pines News-Press, Castle Rock NewsPress, Centennial Citizen, Clear Creek Courant, Commerce City Sentinel Express, Denver Herald, Douglas County News-Press, Elbert County News, Englewood Herald, Evergreen Lifestyles, Fort Lupton Press, Golden Transcript, Highlands Ranch Herald, Jeffco Transcript, Life on Capitol Hill, Littleton Independent, Lone Tree Voice, Northglenn/Thornton Sentinel, Parker Chronicle, South Platte Independent, Washington Park Profile and Westminster Window, plus two shoppers, the AdCo Advertiser and 285 Hustler.

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recently formed board of health.

Unlike nearby counties with new indoor mask-wearing mandates, Douglas County has a public health order in effect that prevents businesses from requiring masks. While that order originally halted mask mandates in schools, it no longer applies to the school district after a federal lawsuit was filed against the board of health.

Commissioner Abe Laydon suggested in the work session that there are other reasons hospitals are full besides COVID-19 patients, such as staffing shortages.

“We have hospitals that have space,” Laydon said. “They just don’t have the people.”

Laydon said that he had recently visited Castle Rock Adventist hospital and learned that while there are dozens of open beds in the facility, there’s no one to staff them.

“I continue to wrestle with the intellectual honesty around COVID-19,” Laydon said.

Referencing social media posts about “COVID overrunning hospitals,” Thomas asked a county staff member to clarify if that interpretation of the situation is accurate.

“I would say most assuredly this is COVID-related, (but) it’s not COVIDspecific,” responded staff member Jon Surbeck.

Brent Boyer, a spokesperson for Centura Health, which runs Castle Rock Adventist, said Nov. 24 he could not immediately verify the accuarcy of Laydon’s statement regarding open beds in the facility.

Systemwide, about a third of Centura’s ICU patients have COVID-19, Boyer said.

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workers, continues to make hospital capacity a challenge that we actively manage on a day-to-day basis,” Boyer said.

Linda Watson, a representative for HealthOne’s Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, said that while the hospital is busy, it still has capacity to accommodate all patients.

“There is absolutely a staff shortage,” Watson said. “It doesn’t impact our ability to deliver high-quality care, but it’s definitely an issue.”

Boyer and Watson both said that another factor adding to the surge is patients who delayed preventive care earlier in the pandemic.

Douglas County recently left TriCounty Health after 55 years, following disagreements with the agency about COVID protections. The county formed its own health department but still contracts most of its public health services from Tri-County.

While Tri-County does not provide COVID-19 services to Douglas County, it continues to track cases there along with providing other public health services.

The next meeting of the Douglas County Board of Health is set for Dec. 8.

Tri-County, which still serves Adams and Arapahoe counties, issued a new public health order on Nov. 22 requiring masks in indoor places through the end of the year. Jefferson County Public Health’s board and the City of Denver also announced orders requiring masks inside.

In a presentation to Tri-County’s board of health, Dr. John Douglas said that hospital bed capacity in the state is at an “all time low” compared to other points in the pandemic.

In all four counties with mask mandates, businesses can opt out of the mask requirement by implementing a vaccine requirement in their facility.

Reporter Ellis Arnold contributed to this story.

Youth invited to enter Space Foundation art contest STAFF REPORT

The Space Foundation is inviting art students to enter the 12th annual International Student Art Contest.

The 2022 International Student Art Contest theme is “Living, Working and Playing on the Moon.” Entries must be original, space-oriented artwork, and can be a drawing, painting, mixed media or digital work.

Founded in 1983, the Space Foundation Headquarters and Discovery Center is a Colorado Springs based nonprofit that offers “a gateway to information, education and collaboration for space exploration and spaceinspired industries that define the global space ecosystem,” its website says.

The art contest encourages youth “to use their creative gifts and curiosity to explore the wonders of space and the exciting possibilities in science, technology, engineering and mathematic fields.

The contest provides a chance for students to showcase their talents, and presents an opportunity for parents, teachers and communities to spark a love of STEM in young people through the lens of space,” according

to a news release.

There is no cost to enter the contest and any student between the ages of 3 and 18 are eligible.

There will be 25 winners — a first, second and third place for each of eight age categories. One artist will receive the Space Foundation Achievement Award.

Winning artwork will be displayed and shared worldwide, through contest websites and various social media platforms, as well as at the Space Foundation Headquarters and Discovery Center and at the 37th Space Symposium, which will take place April 4-7, 2022, in Colorado Springs.

Deadline to submit entries by Jan. 19, 2022.

Artwork must be submitted online by the student’s teacher, parent or legal guardian who is age 18 or older.

To learn more about the Space Foundation, visit www.spacefoundation.org. To learn more about its Discovery Center, visit www.discoverspace.org.

For more information on the 2022 International Student Art Contest or to submit entries, visit https://art. spacefoundation.org/.

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In the spirit of the season of giving and receiving

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ere we are in another season of giving and receiving. The truth is that we are always in a season of giving and receiving, this time of WINNING year just amplifies the spirit of both.

WORDS And we have all heard that it is far better to give than it is to receive. This may be true, but there are times when it is equally awesome to receive.

Giving comes in Michael Norton many ways. We can give in the form of money, resources and time. We can give gifts and presents. We can give back to a cause or community, or maybe we can give back to a person or family who had helped us out when we needed it.

We can give through charities and organizations. Many companies, houses of worship, and other organizations have “Giving Trees” where we can choose to help people and

families in need. And we can do all our giving, no matter what it may be, silently and anonymously.

What’s it like to be on the receiving end of gifting? For many of us, no matter where we find ourselves today, we have been in a position of need. We may have had a difficult season of life. We may have endured a tragedy or hardship.

There may have been a time when unexpectedly we found ourselves out of work. Or we may have had an illness or injury that left us unable to care for ourselves or a loved one.

Many of us who can relate to any of these situations, when someone stepped up to help, know just how humbling receiving can feel.

Think of the greatest gift that we have ever received. Maybe it’s the nicest and most expensive, but something tells me it’s not. More than likely, if we give it some deeper thought, we will remember the time our in-laws loaned us a few dollars to cover our mortgage. Or our neighbors stepped up and purchased our groceries.

Maybe it was a time when each friend cooked a meal for us as we balanced being with our spouse in the hospital and taking care of our children. The gift could have been an introduction to an executive who had a job opening at a time when we needed work. The gift could have simply been a hug, a night out with a close friend, some overdue laughs over coffee or a beer.

Being on the receiving end of a gift is humbling. Sometimes, if we let it, it could be embarrassing. This is where I hope to change our thinking about that as there is no shame in accepting any form of help.

You see, in the previous paragraph where I listed the types of gifts we could receive, each one of those is an example of a gift I have received in my own life. A gift that came at just the right time. Some came from family, some came from friends, and some came from strangers. And all were received with humble gratitude.

This holiday season, I encourage us to give the gift of giving and receiving. There are so many opportunities

right in front of us to give of our money, resources, time and talents.

And should we find ourselves in the need of a hand up, or a little or a lot of help, let us receive it gratefully and humbly, without reservation or shame. Let’s receive it all in the spirit of love in which it is being given.

As a way of giving back, each year I offer free keynote speeches on the topics I cover in this column throughout the year; Winning Words; Hope and Encouragement; Motivation and Inspiration.

If your organization or company would benefit from such a talk, please let me know. And if you would like to gift one of my talks to an organization or company, let me know that too at mnorton@tramazing.com.

And when we allow the spirit of giving and receiving to enter our lives, it really will be a better than good year.

Michael Norton is the grateful CEO of Tramazing.com, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator to businesses of all sizes.

‘Every Age Counts!’ winners announced

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geism — discrimination based solely on age — can be directed toward younger as well as older individuals. It devalues a person GUEST and negatively impacts each member COLUMN of our community.

It exists in the workplace, it appears in advertising, is portrayed in greeting cards and is promoted in various ways throughout our culture.

The anti-ageism Gretchen Lopez movement is a statewide, national and international effort to change the way people think, speak and act about aging in a more positive and respectful manner.

The Seniors’ Council of Douglas County and its partners, Changing the Narrative Colorado, the Douglas County Libraries and the Douglas County School District, worked together to support anti-ageism by sponsoring an amateur poetry contest called “Every Age Counts!”

The contest was open to Douglas County residents of all ages competing in several age groups. Contest materials were available in Spanish to encourage our Spanish-speaking residents to participate. A panel of

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judges composed of teachers, librarians and a published poet recently selected the winners.

Congratulations to Helen Ostrowski, Nic Hussey, Rebecca Hensley, Montana Moore, Gina Popolizio, Jolene Croall, Carol Reed and Ron Saatjian! Each poet captured his or her unique perspective and literary creativity in a poem that presented the positive aspects of aging. The partners and judges applaud your accomplishments and your willingness to take a stand against ageism.

An awards celebration was held on Nov. 6 at the Highlands Ranch Library. The poets, along with their family and friends, were in attendance and were given the opportunity to read their poems at the event.

Each poet received a hardy round of applause plus received an official certificate of participation and a unique gift bag.

Included in the gift bags were gift cards to local bookstores provided by generous donors. Many thanks were extended to the Tattered Cover Bookstore, the Castle Rock Senior Activity Center, Nymbl Science, Home Care Assistance, Patients Choice, Donna Foerster, Valerie Robson, Vanessa Githinji and a company that wished to remain anonymous for honoring the winners in such a special way. Additionally, a booklet

Winners of the “Every Age Counts!” photo contest include: top row, from left, Rebecca Hensley, Ron Saatjian, Carol Reed, Jolene Croall and Montana Moore; bottom row, from left, Helen Ostrowski and Gina Popolizio. COURTESY OF SENIORS’ COUNCIL OF DOUGLAS COUNTY

containing all the winners’ poems will soon be available in print and electronically.

team of advocates to enhance the quality of life for all Douglas County residents.

A longtime senior advocate, Gretchen Lopez was the director of Ohio’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program for 17-plus years. She traveled across Ohio educating Medicare beneficiaries about their benefits and rights and helping older adults navigate the often confusing world of insurance jargon. After retiring in 2012, she moved to Colorado to be closer to her three adorable granddaughters who live in Lone Tree.

Gretchen joined the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County about six years ago to continue serving older adults through education on key issues affecting our quality of life. She is currently the chair of the Seniors’ Council and works with a dedicated

The Seniors’ Council of Douglas County is an all-volunteer organization representing the voice of those 60 years and older living in Douglas County. Their mission is to enhance the quality of life by living well and aging well. The Seniors’ Council is currently meeting virtually the first Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. and provides educational presentations on a wide variety of interesting and informative topics. For more information about the Seniors’ Council, its meetings, events and presentations, please visit www.MyDougCoSeniorLife.com, connect via facebook. com/MyDougCoSeniorLife, check out their YouTube channel or email dcseniorlife@douglas.co.us.

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Museum shares works of Americans in France Paintings from 1855-1913 on display at Denver Art Museum

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“Whistler to Cassatt: American Painters in France,” now open at the Denver Art Museum through March 13, includes more than 100 paintings created between 1855 and 1913 by American painters, some who studied in official and private academies and some who roamed the city and countryside, painting images.

In preceding years, according to Curator Emeritus Timothy Standring, there was a focus on how paintings were done, consideration of the academic technique of the work, but by the period covered, concern had moved to what the painting said about a subject. Controversy still existed over what was most important in a work of art ...

(As it does today!)

This exhibit is an absolute pleasure to contemplate for the lush colors in art that pop against deeply toned walls. Take a deep breath and start walking. Art is hung “salon style,” with a mix of sizes and subjects rather than with all in a neat row. “Do you know how brave it is to tell lenders that work will be hung salon style?” Standring commented.

At the turn of the century, Paris was the center of the art world and acceptance in the Salon (started in 1775) was a goal for artists from France, America and elsewhere.

James McNeill Whistler, John Singer Sargent and Mary Cassatt were among the Americans who arrived to study.

Cassatt, who was 21 when she arrived in Paris, had particular challenges as women were not accepted to the prestigious Ecole des BeauxArtes, nor allowed to socialize in cafes where male artists gathered.

But her introductory portfolio was so accomplished that she was accepted in the atelier of Jean-Leon Gerome and supplemented her studies by making copies of masterworks at the Louvre, which she could sell. We are told that she formed a close friendship with painter Edgar Degas.

Other American women artists with works exhibited include Elizabeth Jane Gardner, Cecelia Beaux, Lila Cabot Perry and Elizabeth Nourse.

Standring commented that it has taken 10 years to get this show together. “It becomes more and more difficult to stage a major loan show, with shipping and couriers.” The museum staff has worked steadily on the project.

“Americans could have gone to Dusseldorf, Rome, London,” Standring said as he started his press tour comments. But Paris won their initial interest and they spread out into the picturesque countryside as well.

There are 18 paintings by Cassatt, who did have work accepted/exhibited in the Salon. Included are early works, such as “The Mandolin Player” (1868) and “Mother and Child” (1889), which Standring considers to

IF YOU GO The Denver Art Museum, at 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway in downtown Denver, is open daily and this exhibit is on the second level of the Hamilton Building through March 13. It will then travel to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts from April 16 to July 31, 2022. Special ticketing is required. denverartmuseum.org, 720-865-5000. Advance reservations recommended.

Mary Cassatt’s “Mother and Child” from 1889 is displayed in the “Whistler to Cassatt: American Painters in France” exhibit at the Denver Art Museum. COURTESY OF DENVER ART MUSEUM Mary Cassatt, “Young Girl at a Window,” c. 1883-84, features a young woman posed in the window of Cassatt’s Paris studio. The work will be part of the Denver Art Museum’s “Whistler to Cassatt” exhibition.

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be her finest work.

A gallery is dedicated to Whistler, illustrating his many different approaches to painting. He began his time in France with study in the atelier of Swiss-born artist Charles Gleyre and works exhibited here include “The Coast of Brittany (Alone With the Tide)” (1861), “Blue and Silver, Dieppe,” (1880-85), “The Sea, Pourville” (1899) and “The Beach at Marseilles” (1901).

Sargent’s paintings are important to the period and this exhibit shows preliminary studies he painted prior to completing the well-known “Fishing for Oysters at Cancale” (1877).

We have in recent years enjoyed a major exhibit of Sargent’s works at the Denver Art Museum, but it’s good to recognize his involvement with these other painters as well.

It was a rich period that carried through in subsequent examples of American art.

An American group, known as “The Ten,” included William Merritt Chase, J. Alden Weir, Frank Benson, Edmund C. Tarbell, Thomas D. Ewing and Robert Lewis Reid. Their work was not immediately met with enthusiasm in America, but they persisted.

A second wave of American artists also included in this large exhibit were members of a group called “The Eight” (1907) and included Robert Henri, William Glackens, Maurice Prendergast, Arthur B. Davies and Arthur Dove.

For visitors who want to know more, there is a beautiful large (200page) catalog, which visitors may want to consider purchasing (but not carry around while enjoying the exhibit!).

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LIFE Bill and Elsa Devanny stand for a photo with their Italian ceramics.

Erik Swanson, owner and founder of The Log Candle, places a piece of wax to feed the candle’s flame.

PHOTOS BY CHRISTY STEADMAN

Sawyer Gilsdorf with Björn’s Colorado Honey stands inside the business’s booth at the Cherry Creek Holiday Market.

The glow of the holidays

Beth York of Aurora and Brenda Luksch of Boulder are independent consultants with Usborne Books & More, which is an independent book publisher.

Ryan Anderson of The House of Stewart stands with the small business’s display of candies and confections

Cherry Creek North Holiday Market connects community vendors, seasonal shoppers

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endors at this year’s Cherry Creek North Holiday Market are excited to have conversations with people and help shoppers find the perfect gift.

“People like to support local businesses,” said Erik Swanson, owner and founder of The Log Candle. “Especially when it’s something that somebody made out of their garage.”

The Log Candle is a unique item that Swanson came about through what he called a “happy accident.” Swanson has a background in graphic design, but enjoyed dabbling in woodworking as a hobby. He set out to make a birdhouse in the late spring of 2020, and by June that year, he ended up creating his Log Candle.

Swanson later left his cubicle job and started making the Log Candles full time — selling them at the Mile High Flea Market and outdoor arts-and-crafts markets throughout the metro area.

“People seem to really enjoy them,” Swanson said. “It’s something they have never seen before.”

The Log Candle is, like it sounds, a candle made out of a small log. The logs come from local tree trimmers, Swanson said. When wax is added, it feeds the flame, which spreads across the top, creating the candle effect. It

is meant for outdoor use, and people have enjoyed them for their patios, balconies and porches, Swanson said, adding that some people have even taken them on camping trips.

Swanson, of Englewood, is one 30 vendors at this year’s Cherry Creek North Holiday Market, and many of the 30 are local crafters/artisans or small business owners.

The market, produced by Fetch Concepts and now in its second year, opened on Nov. 18 and runs through Dec. 24. It is located on Fillmore Street between First and Second Avenues.

A family business Madison Stewart’s sons are tending House of Stewart’s booth at the market this year.

“They like the fun atmosphere” of the holiday market, she said, “and that people like tasting the candies.”

The House of Stewart makes traditional Scottish candies. This includes caramels and the Scottish tablet, which isn’t found in the U.S., except for rare occasions such as world markets, said Stewart, owner and founder of the Denver-based business.

The House of Stewart got its start in May 2016. Stewart is an Army veteran and went to law school — the only baking she did was on the weekends for her family.

“I never imagined a career in the candy business,” Stewart said.

However, she frequently traveled back-and-

‘It’s fantastic not working in a cubicle anymore.’

Erik Swanson, owner and founder of The Log Candle

forth to Scotland on leisure trips and enjoyed the Scottish candies so much that she would bring back as many that she could.

“Then I decided that other Americans would probably enjoy the candies as well,” Stewart said.

Today, House of Stewart candies and confections ship across the U.S., and Stewart is looking to open a storefront in Las Vegas early 2022.

People enjoy the candies and fancy packaging, which is catered to adults, Stewart said.

The candies are great for parties or gifts — “And for yourself,” Stewart said. “If you’ve had a hard day and want to treat yourself, why wait for a special occasion?”

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he Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave. in downtown Littleton, has original art in all sizes, shapes and colors, in addition to the expected SONYA’S paintings on the SAMPLER walls.

The Holiday Art Market, which runs until Jan. 3, will be open Tuesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also, Littleton Fine Arts Guild members have Sonya Ellingboe paintings available at Stanton Gallery in Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., with a show called “Holiday Harmony: Affordable Art under $200,” which is open during box office hours and during performances through Jan. 23. And theater tickets also make a fine gift!

Pick up a schedule at the Town Hall box office or see online. Consider a class for a stage-struck youngster ... 303-794-2787, townhallartscenter.org, depotartgallery.org.

Camp Christmas It’s a short drive to Lakewood’s Camp Christmas, which is now open at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, 8015 S. Yarrow St., where Lonnie Hanzon has created the 2021 version of his creative, dazzling holiday treat, sponsored by Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

The Heritage Center has historic Lakewood commercial and domestic buildings that were moved to the park site to create a unique collection, connected by walkways. Santa will be available on some dates, with a special additional ticket.

Tickets to tour this cheery site run $8 to $25 and the family will want to bundle up for outdoors. Included: 23 “pun trees,” music, memorabilia. See denvercenter.org/CampChristmas.

303-893-4100. Also available at the Denver Center downtown: “A Christmas Carol” in the Wolf Theatre Through Dec. 26. See den-

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Much more to ‘wander’ about The Holiday Market is part of Cherry Creek North’s Winter Wanderland, which offers a variety of free, festive activities for the entire family. The Winter Wanderland Light Walk features Cherry Creek North’s 600 trees adorned with nearly a million lights.

Another not-to-miss attraction is the U.S. debut of the Creos company’s “domino effect,” created by Ingrid Ingrid and located at Third Avenue and Milwaukee Street.

Creos is a Canadian company that presents touring interactive installations. The interactive and musical traveling art installment came to Cherry Creek North from Montreal, and will only be in Den-

“Blossoms of Light” will be on display at the Denver Botanic Gardens’ York Street PHOTO BY MARK HARDEN campus through Jan. 2.

vercenter.org.

Town Hall Arts Center Alternating performances of “Winter Wonderettes” and “Plaid Tidings” continue in December, with special Monday night performances on Dec. 13 and 20 to benefit the Denver Actors Fund, which has helped many Denver area theater people over the years, when illness or other misfortune strikes. All ticket sale proceeds will go to the fund.

A participation play for kids, “Fezziwig’s Ball” will be on Dec. 18. THAC is at 2450 W. Main St. in downtown Littleton. 303-794-2787, townhallartscenter. org. Also, on Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m., THAC will host the Green Theatre Initiative: “A Future We Create,” with short plays and music. Meg Hardeman hopes this will be the start of a Denver area segment in a movement that is growing across the country. Admission is free, donations are appreciated.

‘This is Colorado’ The annual “This is Colorado” Art Show, organized by the Heritage Fine Arts Guild, will hang in the Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, from Nov. 30 to Dec. 22. A reception will be held in the gallery from 5 to 7

ver until Dec. 31.

“We want to provide a place for our community to create lasting memories they return to year after year,” said Nick LeMasters, president and CEO of the Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District, in a news release.

“This event has grown into an incredible opportunity for families to feel the glow of the holidays around every corner in Cherry Creek North.”

Something unique and interesting to be found The walkable Cherry Creek North neighborhood includes 275 businesses, of which, 70% are locally owned, said Jeannie McFarland Johnson, director of marketing and communications for Cherry Creek North.

By shopping locally, not only can people help small businesses thrive, but they also won’t need

p.m. on Dec. 2, when juror Victoria Kwasinski will present awards.

Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Thursday; noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4. A virtual exhibit will be open to the public Nov. 30-Jan. 31. heritage-guild.com.

Help us Help usCreate Create Lights!

Healthca “Blossoms of Light” will glowInclusive Inclusive at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, from 4:30 to 9 Education p.m.

Together Healthcare through Jan. 2 and Trails of Light will beckon 5 to 8:30 p.m. at DBG’s Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Education Canyon Road. Admission charged.

Closed Christmas Day at both locations. See botanicgardens.org.

Benchmark Theatre A regional premiere of the new “Meteor Shower” by Steve Martin is directed by Warren Sherrill at Benchmark Theatre, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood, playing through Dec. 18. Tickets: $30/$25. 303-519-9059, benchmarktheatre.com.

Nurses return to their calling

Nurses return to their calling

Healthcare career Newman Center journeys begin The King’s Singers, an a capella chorus, will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Healthcare career journeys b Build nonprofit capacity Dec. 9 at Gates Concert Hall at the Newman Center, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Confront health equity at the University of Denver. Tickets

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to worry about the supply chain, Confront health equity gaps GIVE AT McFarland Johnson.

“It’s fantastic not working in WEARETHEARI.ORG a cubicle anymore,” The Log /GIVESDAY Candle’s Swanson said, pointing GIVE AT to the community’s support for WEARETHEARI.ORG/GIVESD some of the success of his smallbusiness venture.

ENGAGING, People like shopping at holiday markets because they can find CONNECTING, something unique, and see interesting things, Swanson said.

AND EMPOWERING He expects to have lots of different, fun conversations with people COMMUNITIES at this year’s Cherry Creek North Holiday Market, he said.

And he expects people will gather around the Log Candles’ fire, he said.

“Because it puts out a little warmth,” Swanson said.

ENGAGING, CONECTIN AND EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES

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Dear Douglas County Residents, Douglas County Community Foundation (DCCF) believes everyone deserves to live a productive and fulfilled life, and we recognize that everyone needs help from time to time. The face of need in Douglas County may surprise you …

Although one of the most affluent communities in Colorado, more than 70,000 Douglas County residents lack an independent health insurance plan. Additionally, a rising number of Douglas County residents experience homelessness, and many more are plagued by food insecurity. But when you give …

Colorado’s largest single day of philanthropic giving is Tuesday, December 7. Douglas County Gives brings together more than 40 organizations that recognize the strength of an empowered nonprofit community. Each member is a qualified Colorado Gives nonprofit, dedicated to promoting, growing and finding synergies among their organizations through increased awareness and the belief that a “rising tide lifts all boats.”

In 2020, more than $1 million was raised to support Douglas County nonprofits through Colorado Gives. This year, every donation scheduled for or made on December 7th will receive a matching portion of the Colorado Gives Day incentive fund of $1.6 million. Let’s keep this upward trend going.

DCCF is proud to be a regional champion for Colorado Gives Day and the “give where you live” campaign. We are grateful to Colorado Community Media for its continued support of our community in the production and distribution of this Giving Guide, which features information about local nonprofits and the work they are doing in Douglas County.

With the season of giving upon us, please consider contributing to one or more of the organizations in the Guide on December 7th and directly helping your neighbors. Visit DCCF.org/nonprofits to schedule your contribution. To learn more about the face of need in Douglas County, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyboE_3ELgY. With warm regards, Douglas County Community Foundation

Colorado Community Media Gives Back A local newspaper is only as good as the community it covers, so giving back is important to me and many of our readers. As the publisher of Colorado Community Media, we support many causes that improve the quality of life for our readers and communities.

One example is this section, which supports Douglas County Gives Day. We have donated much of the printing and all of the design and editing, to make this section possible.

There are dozens of worthy Douglas County-based nonprofits in this Giving Guide that request your financial assistance on Dec. 8 and throughout the year. Choosing between them will not be easy, but we hope this section will simplify the process. We ask you to open your wallets on Dec. 8 to help make Douglas County an even better place to live by supporting one or more of these quality organizations.

Thank you for being a reader of one of our community newspapers and for supporting local journalism.

Linda Shapley Publisher Colorado Community Media

Colorado Community Media is 24 weekly community newspapers, two monthly newspapers and websites throughout the Denver metro area. In Douglas County we publish the Highlands Ranch Herald, Lone Tree Voice, Parker Chronicle, Castle Pines NewsPress, Castle Rock News-Press and the Douglas County News-Press. For additional information visit www.ccmengage.com or www. coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Inside: Learn more about these 42 Douglas County nonprofits.

Visit www.DCCF.org/nonprofits for more information.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 4. Advocates for Children - CASA 4. Aging Resources of Douglas County 4. Arma Dei Academy 4. AllHealth Network 5. All-Stars Club 5. Alternatives Pregnancy Center 5. Be About Bliss 5. CALF 6. Castle Country Assisted Living 6. Castle Rock Hospital Foundation 6. Castle Rock Chamber Foundation 6. Castle Rock Historical Society & Museum 7. Castle Rock Parks & Trails Foundation 7. Castle Rock Senior Activity Center 7. Catholic Charities of Central Colorado 7. Colorado Horsepower 8. Colorado Pregnancy & Newborn Loss Services 8. Colorado Young Leaders 8. Crisis Center 8. Douglas County Libraries Foundation 9. Douglas County Search & Rescue 9. Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation

9. Douglas Land Conservancy 9. The Foundation for Douglas County Schools 10. Help & Hope Center 10. Hide In Plain Sight 10. Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association 10. Highlands Ranch Park & Recreation Foundation 11. Hope’s Promise 11. Hope Held By A Horse 11. Jessie’s Heart 11. Lamb Spring Archaeological Preserve 12. Parker Senior Center 12. Parker Task Force 12. Promise Ranch Therapeutic Riding 12. Real Colorado Soccer 13. Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue 13. SECOR Cares 13. Stride Community Health Center 13. Tall Tales Ranch 14. Wellspring Community 14. Zuma’s Rescue Ranch

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4 CONTACT 16965 Pine Lane, #120 Parker, CO 80134 303-695-1882 adv4children.org

MISSION STATEMENT Speaking up for abused and neglected children through Court Appointed Special Advocates, CASA Volunteers. the total donation. For more information, consult with your tax adviser.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Josefina Raphael-Milliner YEAR ESTABLISHED 1985

CONTACT 104 4th Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303-814-4300 agingresourcesdougco.org

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Colorado has a unique state tax credit to encourage contributions promoting child care throughout our state. The Child Care Contribution Credit can provide a sizable tax benefit for donors who financially support Advocates for Children CASA. This tax credit may allow donors to claim a credit equal to 50% of

CONTACT 341 East Wildcat Reserve Parkway Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 303-346-4523 armadeiacademy.com FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Greg Vigil YEAR ESTABLISHED 2012

Our Programs: • Transportation • Companionship • Help at Home • Information & Referrals • Rural Outreach • Inter-generational programs in schools

ABOUT US The services and programs we provide give our older residents more options to live life on their terms.

Getting older just means you’re getting better.

PRESIDENT & CEO Bill Henricks YEAR ESTABLISHED 1955

Coming in 2022: • Hot Meal delivery • Techno-Pets Come join us - We call our members Neighbors because that’s what we are!

MISSION STATEMENT To glorify God by providing an excellent classical Christian education founded upon a biblical worldview which equips students to live purposefully and intelligently in service to God and others. excellence with humility. We partner with parents to help children thrive and flourish intellectually and spiritually. Arma Dei Academy raises the standards beyond what our culture expects by training students to reason, discern and aspire.

ABOUT US Arma Dei Academy, located in Douglas County, serves students in Preschool, Kindergarten through 8th grade, High School, and homeschool families with a collaborative learning program for students in 1st - 5th grade.

A classical Christian education teaches students how to think and not just what to think. We encourage thoughtful, intelligent faith and help students pursue

CONTACT 116 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, CO 80112 303-730-8858 allhealthnetwork.org

ABOUT US For 35 years, Advocates for Children CASA has helped give a voice to abused and neglected children in Douglas, Arapahoe, Elbert, and Lincoln counties. Our vision is that all children dream, thrive and grow with a sense of belonging and empowerment to build a successful future. Our Volunteers provide a service to child victims of abuse and neglect and other at-risk youth populations. Many of the youth we serve are in foster care or other out-of-home placements.

MISSION STATEMENT Aging Resources of Douglas County connects older people to vital services, information, and resources that promote aging with independence and dignity. We believe that the voice of every senior should be heard and respected, and that the whole community should join together to support older adults in their golden years.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Karie Erickson YEAR ESTABLISHED 2018

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Chapel, Countercultural.

Donations will support the advancement of our strategic initiatives; including a building expansion, high school, and financial aid.

We aim to graduate students who think clearly and listen carefully with discernment and understanding; who reason persuasively and articulate precisely; who are capable of evaluating their entire range of experience in light of the Scriptures. We strive to build a legacy of intelligent and thoughtful leaders who will pursue a purposeful life marked by Truth.

We invite you to explore the distinctives of Arma Dei Academy education; Biblical Worldview, Academic Excellence, Classical Curriculum, Joyful Learners, Character Formation, Small Class Sizes, Family

MISSION STATEMENT To nurture growth and recovery by caring for each other, our clients, and our future.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Giving Opportunities Your support helps us provide: • Technology assistance for clients in need • Training opportunities for community members and local organizations in Psychological First Aid and QPR Suicide Awareness • Training for our therapists to learn new skills • Food for visitors and families at our crisis center

ABOUT US We are a community mental health center that has been providing services to Douglas and Arapahoe counties since 1955. As a mission-driven not-forprofit organization, we are deeply connected to our community in the south-Denver metro area. We provide a wide range of services for all ages, with particular skills in nurturing the growth and recovery of our community members with moderate to severe mental health and substance use needs. Our compassionate and caring teams (counselors, therapists, social workers, psychiatrists, case managers, nurses and so many more) offer a consistent model of clinical excellence with a focus on personalized goals towards growth and recovery.

Through an unrelenting commitment to supporting

our clients, our teams have also been recognized as a top workplace three years running.

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www.DCCF.org/nonprofits CONTACT 8949 Miners Dr. Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 720-443-0980 allstarsclub.org

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MISSION STATEMENT Providing first class events where friends with special needs thrive, and their families are given an opportunity to rest.

ABOUT US Very few opportunities exist for adults with developmental disabilities to stay active with programs they enjoy. Parents and caregivers are reaching greater levels of anxiety and stress then ever before to care for their beloved children. At the All-Stars Club, we provide a safe and fun experience where all-stars are matched with a 1on1 buddy for an unforgettable night We do this all while providing hours of rest to their families knowing their children are in great hands.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Scott Russomanno YEAR ESTABLISHED 2014

CONTACT 23 Inverness Way East, Suite 101 Englewood, CO 80112 303-298-8815 YouhaveALTERNATIVES.org DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Holly Turner YEAR ESTABLISHED 1982

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MISSION STATEMENT Alternatives Pregnancy Center cares for Denver-area women and men in pregnancy-related crises and offers them a meaningful alternative to abortion.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES There are a variety of ways to give. Consider becoming a monthly Lifeline supporter so that we can continue this important work -Together we can make a difference.

Denver area deserve access to non-judgmental, compassionate care and medically accurate education when faced with life-altering decisions.

Together we can rise up to meet the challenge of a culture of dehumanization by providing nonviolent solutions and authentic support at no cost.

Ever. Please visit our website or contact us to learn more about our free medical programs, counseling, educational offerings, and support services.

ABOUT US Alternatives is a community of individuals and organizations unified in the belief that every human life, born and pre-born, has inherent worth and dignity. Teens, women and men in the greater

CONTACT 1364 Hardrock Place Castle Rock, CO 80104 303-797-0966 beaboutbliss.com

MISSION STATEMENT Be About Bliss is expanding its mission. We continue to collect donations for the food pantry and we collect clothing and other donations for the Comitis Crisis Center in Aurora. And this year, we plan to expand our Crawford Holiday Project by giving a bag of food (2 weeks worth) to accompany each book. Our hope is that the children will be able to be kids during the holiday break and not be bogged down with stress over their next meal.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES We are actively seeking Goodwill Ambassadors to spread our mission of love around the world.

TREASURER Tim Bliss

ABOUT US In 2014, Be About Bliss began its movement with a simple purpose: give every child at Crawford Elementary School in Aurora, Colorado, a book for Christmas. Crowdfunded and powered by the help of dozens of Goodwill Ambassadors, Be About Bliss not only achieved its goals, but also collected a significant amount of food for the food bank that supports the families of the school.

YEAR ESTABLISHED 2015

CONTACT P.O. Box 581 Castle Rock, CO 80104 303-688-1026 thecalf.org

MISSION STATEMENT Connecting all people to authentic educational programs, community projects and leadership opportunities.

CEO Brooke S. Fox YEAR ESTABLISHED 2002 ABOUT US Do you know… the average person is five generations removed from farm/ranch life. Your support helps CALF teach important life skills through real-life agricultural experiences. With your support:

3,000+ students learn where their food comes from during our Connecting Kids to Agriculture Field Trips.

4-H/FFA members learn important life skills by raising livestock at CALF’s Lowell Ranch.

Members of the community will dig their hands into the rich soil of CALF’s Community Garden spots and harvest the benefits of their work.

Hundreds of families gain first-hand knowledge about ranch life and livestock while attending tours and special events.

400 volunteers achieve their service mission by lending their talents to CALF’s education programs, barnyard clean-ups, ranch and garden workdays, and special events.

Every day, we cherish each of our supporters! You allow us to INSPIRE others through AGRICULTURE!

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6 CONTACT 255 S Valley Drive Castle Rock, CO 80104 303-814-0668 castlecountryassistedliving.org

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MISSION STATEMENT The mission of CCAL is to provide compassionate and supportive communities for seniors. Specific organizational values to carry out the mission include providing creativity, compassion, commitment, responsibility, promoting well-being, and community. Our vision is to create new possibilities for a quality life for aging adults.

ABOUT US CCAL was founded by three local nurses in 1989 who saw a need for senior assisted living in Douglas County. We have three locations in the County, Valley House and Cantril House in Castle Rock and Victorian House in Parker. We offer a portion of our rooms to Residents receiving Medicaid assistance to support senior citizens of all income levels. We are a local company focused only on Douglas County.

BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER JoAnn Yoo YEAR ESTABLISHED 1989 GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Contributions are needed to help support the cost of caring for lower income residents and providing for needs that they may not be able to pay for.

CONTACT 2350 Meadows Blvd Castle Rock, CO 80134 720-455-2534 castlerockhospitalfoundation.org

CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Harmony Furlong YEAR ESTABLISHED 2011

CONTACT 420 Jerry Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303-688-4597 castlerock.org/chamber-foundation PRESIDENT/CEO Pam Ridler YEAR ESTABLISHED 2017

CONTACT 420 Elbert St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 303-814-3164 castlerockhistoricalsociety.org

MISSION STATEMENT Inspiring joyful giving to transform lives.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES • Youth Resiliency: Provides leadership programs for youth with the ultimate goal of eliminating teen suicide.

• Breast Care Center: Expands services for early detection and intervention, and provides 3D mammograms for women.

MISSION STATEMENT To support and advance the educational, sociological, economic and cultural interest of the Castle Rock Community: • Developing leadership with a dynamic and innovative vision of the future; • Lining the business community in partnerships with educational, governmental, and non-profit organizations; and • Serving as a vehicle for research, planning and community education to anticipate and communicate the challenges of the future • Chamber Education Fund – To foster a strong local economy by encouraging entrepreneurial and business activity by offering business training and consultations for successful business development and growth GIVING OPPORTUNITIES • Artfest Fund – Supports our annual cultural event • Leadership DC - created to ensure that our with interactive exhibits/entertainment for children community would continue to identify, educate and and adults motivate emerging leaders.

• Victoria/Carriage House - maintaining our historic ABOUT US buildings (est. 1889).

The Castle Rock Chamber Foundation was • Talent Pipeline DC - works to connect business, established in 2017 and is dedicated to advancing education and government for the workforce quality of life through education, leadership and needs of our businesses. community enhancement.

• Starlighting Fund - annual community event.

MISSION STATEMENT The Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum is a 501(c)3 whose mission is to operate the Castle Rock Museum, celebrate, educate, and bring together people interested in the preservation of the heritage of the Castle Rock Colorado area.

MUSEUM DIRECTOR Angie DeLeo YEAR ESTABLISHED 1991

ABOUT US We believe giving is part of healing, and the value of philanthropy is not just in dollars raised, but also in the emotional investment people make when we help connect them to our mission. We facilitate giving in a way that helps donors accomplish their philanthropic goals and meet the needs of our community in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES When you support the Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum you help to preserve the 145-year-old depot that serves as the museum. Funds are used to maintain and restore precious artifacts that tell the story of life in the Castle Rock community.

ABOUT US The Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum aims to preserve and bring alive the varied history of Castle Rock and the surrounding area. The society operates the museum with new and continuing exhibits that tell the surprising history of Castle Rock and offers monthly programs of local historic interest. Tours around town are also ways in which our organization seeks to make history fun as well as social and educational.

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www.DCCF.org/nonprofits CONTACT P.O. Box 724 Castle Rock, CO 80104 720-515-5513 GetOutdoorsCastleRock.org

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MISSION STATEMENT Established in 2012 by the late Ernie Fazekas, the Castle Rock Parks and Trails Foundation is a resident-led non-profit foundation whose mission, as the non-profit partner of the Town of Castle Rock Parks and Recreation Department, is to strive to maximize the recreational experiences of our community.

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• Cultivating local partnerships such as work with Volutneers for Outdoor Colorado to build the Legacy Trail.

• Keeping our community informed of the outdoor opportunities in our town via our website and social media.

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR Marne Hansen YEAR ESTABLISHED 2012

CONTACT 2323 Woodlands Blvd. (in the Rec Center Bldg.)

Castle Rock, CO 80104 303-688-9498 castlerockseniorcenter.org

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES The contributions of the community enable the Castle Rock Parks and Trails Foundation to promote and enhance our parks and trails by: • Creating educational opportunities for the community with offerings like our Family Trail

YEAR ESTABLISHED 1971 ABOUT US Seniors are living longer and redefining what “aging gracefully” truly means as we see an increasing demand for services for our growing

CONTACT 5027 Garton Rd. PO box 534 Castle Rock, CO 80104 303-594-1509 coloradohorsepower.org

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Monetary and food donations are accepted to support struggling families and individuals in the community through wrap-around services, case management, and a food pantry.

The Senior Center transportation program provides over 750 rides per month (a lifeline of independence) to 350+ older adults that no longer are driving. We welcome ride registrations on the rise daily.

200 families each month through case management, customized Care Plans, and a variety of wrap-around services. We work on innovative and collaborative solutions that go beyond the traditional “hand-outs” approach to address the root causes of poverty.

Established programs include case management, counseling, English as a Second Language, emergency services, childcare vouchers, and specialty programs such as winter coats, holiday turkeys, and Christmas Giving Tree. These services give families a sense of normalcy while they pursue stability. We are a partner for the Douglas County Emergency Rental Assistance program and recently opened the Family Center of Douglas County. We are

MISSION STATEMENT Founded in 1984, HorsePower’s mission is to provide individuals the opportunity to experience independence and a sense of freedom. programs we seek to empower our students, their families and veterans. Using the power of the horse and the knowledge of our certified instructors, students benefit, physically, emotionally and socialy.

HorsePower strives to provide a rewarding, yet safe environment for all riders and their families.

BOARD PRESIDENT Lynette Roff YEAR ESTABLISHED 1984

1100+ membership at the Senior Center. Our 160 activities per month serve a diverse population from active seniors desiring adventures such as “bucket list trips” to others who are in need of social activities and hot meals. The Center’s wide variety of programs range from Wellness, Sports, Trips to Crafts, Special Interest and Support groups plus much more. Daily errands, appointments and activity trips are provided monthly through our transportation program. Our program invites your charitable giving to help us continue to serve our communities’ older adults as they “Love Life in the Second Half.”

MISSION STATEMENT In response to Jesus Christ’s call to affirm the value and dignity of each human life, to build solidarity within the community, and to advocate for justice for the poor and vulnerable, Catholic Charities of Central Colorado humbly engages in the ministry of charity for those in both economic and spiritual poverty so that all – staff, volunteers, and clients – may fully achieve their God-given potential. co-located with other providers to improve access for ABOUT US the families we serve.

Catholic Charities in Castle Rock serves more than

CATHOLIC CHARITIES CASTLE ROCK REGIONAL DIRECTOR Paul Narduzzo YEAR ESTABLISHED 2013, (Castle Rock Office) 1968, (Agency)

ABOUT US We were established in 2012 with an eye toward creating, expanding, and maintaining our beatiful town parks and trails in Castle Rock, Colorado. The Castle Rock Parks and Trails Foundation seeks new opportunies and experiences for recreation in our outdoor spaces.

MISSION STATEMENT Vision – Be the place where all seniors are welcomed and find their place to enjoy camaraderie along with diverse activities Mission – To make life more fulfilling and create community for seniors as they come here to engage in a wide variety of programming and services designed for “Loving Life in the Second Half”

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Debbi Haynie

CONTACT 410 South Wilcox, Suite 102 Castle Rock, CO 80104 720-215-4521 CCharitiesCC.org

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ABOUT US Colorado HorsePower is a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) organization and a member of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International. Through our therapeutic riding program and Veterans” Horsemanship for Heroes

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8 CONTACT P.O.Box 476 Parker, CO 80134 720-946 2828 coloradopregnancyloss.org

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dorotha Cicchinelli YEAR ESTABLISHED 1980

CONTACT 7550 Saxeborough Drive Castle Rock, CO 80108 720-924-6590 coloradoyoungleaders.org

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MISSION STATEMENT Colorado Pregnancy & Newborn Loss helps all parents who have experienced a pregnancy death from miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant death and gives training to hospitals, clinics and to the community on understanding and management of pregnancy loss.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES CPNL relies on donations, small group fees, grants.

Scholarships are offered, no one is ever denied service for inability to pay.

ABOUT US Colorado Pregnancy & Newborn Loss Services (CPNL) was established in 1980 as a hospital program at Rose Medical Center. In 1994, it entered the non-profit community to continue to deliver care to those whose pregnancies ended in loss, miscarriage,

stillbirth and neonatal death. CPNL has helped over 10,000 families. We offer individual counseling; support groups for pregnancy loss, miscarriage, and( PAL) pregnancy after loss for those entering a subsequent pregnancy. Call to register for these progrms. Motto: “Healing Parents to Promote Healthy Families”. CPNL offers in-services to hospital staff, private offices, clinics, and educates comminities at large on the understanding of Pregnancy & Infant Loss. CPNL conducts, conferences, webinars, and an annual Wine,Chocolate & Silent Auction Fundraiser.

MISSION STATEMENT Empowering a new generational leader; a young person with a clear passion & purpose, a heart for others, and a desire to get the most out of life. local community; and creates a community for young people to live out their discovered skills and passions in a positive way. A student-driven organization, CYL, is grounded in the belief that young people can change the world and animated by the core values of leadership, service, community, adventure, and legacy. Empowering teens ages 13 - 18, CYL helps youth discover their greatest potential and become the compassionate, community-minded leaders that our world needs more of.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Jennifer Landers YEAR ESTABLISHED 2013 ABOUT US Colorado Young Leaders develops young people’s leadership skills through a dynamic action-oriented curriculum; inspires a sense of adventure through meaningful service-learning opportunities in the

CONTACT PO Box 631302 Littleton, CO 80163 303-688-1094 (Admin) 303-688-8484 (24-hour Crisis Line) thecrisiscenter.org

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Amy McCandless YEAR ESTABLISHED 1985

CONTACT 100 South Wilcox Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303-764-3311 DCL.org/Foundation

MISSION STATEMENT The Crisis Center exists to end domestic violence through advocacy, education and prevention; while helping communities live free of violence.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES You can help impact the lives of those we serve by giving during Colorado Gives Day. We also are grateful for donations of daily essentials including personal hygiene items, cleaning supplies, and gifts cards for King Soopers, Safeway or Target. Your contribution truly makes a difference!

MISSION STATEMENT The Douglas County Libraries Foundation delivers funding and resources to help sustain the Douglas County Libraries to positively impact our community members so they can grow and thrive.

The nonprofit Douglas County Libraries Foundation (DCLF) supports DCL’s goals to build bright futures and create community connections through programs and features that enhance the library’s vision.

Examples include Camp DCL, which encourages kids to continue learning while on school breaks, and Cuddle Up & Read, which introduces new moms and their babies to the benefits of reading, which begin at birth.

DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST Rachel Malis YEAR ESTABLISHED 2015

ABOUT US The Crisis Center has been serving adults and children impacted by domestic violence for the past 35 years - most of whom have experienced physical and emotional trauma, sometimes for the majority of their lives. We have seen how violence that begins in the home spreads into the community. If not addressed, domestic violence is detrimental to families and the community as a whole. Without our 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter, therapy and advocacy programs, those impacted would remain unsafe and without resources to help them work towards greater well-being. Our work would not be possible without your support!

ABOUT US Douglas County Libraries (DCL) inspires a love of reading, discovery and connection in our community through beautiful and functional spaces, curated collections, personalized services, and a variety of premium events for all.

The DCLF helps fund programs that encourage learning for youth, adults and families in Douglas County and across Colorado, and helps ensure the long-term success of our community’s outstanding libraries. Libraries are critical to education, and neighborhood, workforce, and economic development.

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www.DCCF.org/nonprofits CONTACT P.O. Box 1102 Castle Rock, CO 80104 303-880-5683 dcsarco.org

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MISSION STATEMENT Douglas County Search and Rescue Team, Inc. (DCSAR) is a non-profit, all volunteer team dedicated to providing search, rescue, emergency response, and outdoor safety education to the citizens of Douglas County, CO. The team also responds to requests for assistance from other search and rescue (SAR) teams in Colorado and around the U.S.

PRESIDENT Morris Hansen info@dcsarco.org YEAR ESTABLISHED 1998 GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Please donate, or support us by shopping online!

Go to smile.amazon.com and select DCSAR (Colorado) as your charity of choice. Thank you!

CONTACT 4833 Front St., Unit B #433 Castle Rock, CO 80104 303-704-2797 dcvmf.org

CHAIRMAN Jarrod Wildman YEAR ESTABLISHED 2011

CONTACT P.O. Box 462 Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 303-688-8025 douglaslandconservancy.org

ABOUT US Celebrating over 20 years of serving Douglas County!

For more than 20 years, DCSAR and its 70-strong team of volunteers has helped the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office find and extract missing kids, at-risk adults, lost hikers and severely injured climbers.

Dispatched through the county’s 911 system, we are always ready to help - and there is never a charge for our services. Please support us this year with our multi-year campaign to raise funds to replace our well-loved but aging (20 years!) and barely road-worthy command post. Costing nearly $100,000 when properly outfitted, command posts are not provided by the county - nor are the funds to procure them.

ABOUT US Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation (DCVMF) was created to construct a Monument, located at the corner of 4th and Wilcox. While we still maintain the Monument plaza, providing an award-winning gathering place to remember and honor all of our past, present and future veterans.

DCVMF is also dedicated to supporting our very own hero’s right here in Douglas County, putting the needs

of our Veterans at the forefront through our Veteran Assistance Grants. These once in a lifetime grants are designed to bridge any gaps while looking for longer term solutions. We help primarily with rent, mortgage, and utilities assistance up to $2,000 for all eligible Veterans who may need a hand up in their time of need.

MISSION STATEMENT Douglas Land Conservancy (DLC) is a nonpolitical, nonprofit land trust dedicated to the protection and conservation of the natural character, habitats, ecosystems, and open space of Douglas County and other areas along the Front Range region of Colorado. to support surrounding counties, including Jefferson and Elbert.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Patti Hostetler YEAR ESTABLISHED 1987

Of those 26,757 acres, 13,709 acres are open to the public and provide great trails and recreational experiences for all to enjoy.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Ashley Sommers YEAR ESTABLISHED 1991

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MISSION STATEMENT The DCVMF Mission is two-pronged: First, support Douglas County Veterans by providing emergency assistance and improving the quality of life.

Since 1987 DLC has protected 26,757 acres from being developed, in perpetuity. These lands include agricultural lands, public recreation open space, scenic viewscapes, critical wildlife habitat, and wetlands.

CONTACT 620 Wilcox Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303-387-0505 foundationdcs.org

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Douglas Land Conservancy (DLC) is a non-profit organization made up of concerned citizens. Based in Castle Rock, Colorado since 1987, DLC primarily serves Douglas County. However, recognizing the importance of a regional approach in land conservation DLC has recently broadened its focus

are protected forever by visiting each property annually. The hardest part of our job begins once a conservation easement is put in place on the land.

13,048 acres are private lands that protect agricultural operations, open space, scenic viewscapes, critical wildlife habitat, and wetlands from ever being developed.

It is DLC’s job to ensure that these properties

MISSION STATEMENT The Foundation for Douglas County Schools works to enrich student experience and promote innovation.

The Foundation is an independent charitable organization that develops private resources to support our students and schools.

ABOUT US The Foundation is the nexus between the Douglas County School District and the greater community.

The FDCS connects, finds, and funds opportunities with partners and the larger business community to have the greatest positive impact on the students of the Douglas County School District. We achieve this through our pillars of Innovation & Leadership, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math), and Community.

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10 CONTACT 1638 Park St. Castle Rock, CO 80109 303-688-1114 HelpandHopeCenter.org

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MISSION STATEMENT The Help & Hope Center is a 501(c)(3) human service organization whose mission is to meet the immediate needs of residents of Douglas and Elbert counties who are in financial distress and at risk of becoming homeless, to help them work through troublesome times with dignity.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dan Marlow YEAR ESTABLISHED 1984

CONTACT 9249 S. Broadway #200-387 Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 720-288-3016 hideplainsight.org EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Joseph A. Roos YEAR ESTABLISHED 2015

CONTACT 9568 University Blvd.

Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 303-471-8958 HRCAonline.org/CAA

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS, MARKETING & EVENTS Jamie Noebel YEAR ESTABLISHED 2001

CONTACT 3280 Redstone Park Circle Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 303-791-2710 hrprf.org DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE Tammy Tucker YEAR ESTABLISHED 2000

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GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Food and toiletries for the food bank; clothing and household Items for the thrift store; cash donations for our weekend backpack food program for students and emergency rent and utility assistance programs for low income residents.

ABOUT US Help & Hope Center is a 501(c) (3) human service organization whose mission is to meet the immediate needs of residents of Douglas and Elbert counties who are in financial distress and at risk of becoming homeless, to help them work through troublesome times with dignity. The Center addresses the issues that affect community members who are unemployed, underemployed, on fixed incomes, disabled, and elderly. Volunteers are the lifeblood of Help & Hope Center, and over 300 dedicated volunteers serve in various positions throughout the agency.

MISSION STATEMENT Breaking the cycle of student homelessness and poverty through education.

HIPS provide scholarships to homeless or students in poverty between the ages of 17-25 to attend a college or trade school, get a post-secondary education and become competitive in the job market, where they ultimately break their cycle of homelessness or poverty. Average scholarship is $5,000 per school year and can be used to remove barriers to their education like food and housing insecurities, transportation, child care, tools or supplies, in addition to tuition, books or fees.

In our first 6 years we have awarded nearly 280 scholarships valued at over $700,000. Our scholars

have a 92% graduation and enrollment rate over this period of time. We partner with the Colorado Community College network of schools and Pickens Technical College in the Denver area to support the trade industry.

MISSION STATEMENT The Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association’s mission is to provide educational opportunities through artistic, musical, theatrical, and dance events, and to advance and preserve the natural and cultural history of Highlands Ranch residents and the surrounding communities.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Donate online at www.HRCAonline.org/CAA. Your support helps us to continue to provide free or low-cost cultural events to the community like the Summer Concert Series, Highlands Ranch Days, Oktoberfest, the Classic Car Show, and the Art Encounters public art program.

ABOUT US The Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association (CAA) was created to offer value and enhance the quality of life for the residents of Highlands Ranch and the surrounding communities. The CAA acts as a central organization from which educational, artistic, musical, theatrical, and dance events are produced, including developing events as well as collaborating with other organizations to offer programs and performances that appeal to people of all ages and allow them to explore their creativity.

With more than 40 events provided annually, the CAA takes great pride in offering diverse, quality cultural programming to the Douglas County community.

MISSION STATEMENT The Highlands Ranch Park and Recreation Foundation is a non-profit organization working hand in hand with the Highlands Ranch Metro District to preserve, enhance and advocate for Highlands Ranch recreation, open space and urban forest projects. We accomplish this mission by creating a community of donors, raising private funds for various park and recreation projects.

ABOUT US The Highlands Ranch Park & Recreation Foundation makes a lasting and noticeable contribution to the community. Thanks to donors, the foundation has raised more than $600,000 for projects including: youth sports and recreation program scholarships, park improvements, senior activities, the Highlands Ranch Veterans Monument and historic preservation at the Highlands Ranch Mansion.

These parks, facilities and programs are enjoyed and used by thousands of visitors every year. They are open to everyone and provide opportunities to pursue an active, healthy lifestyle and appreciate the natural beauty of the community. The foundation is governed by a board of appointed trustees who care about the quality of life of Highlands Ranch residents and serve as volunteers, which allows donations to be directly invested toward projects.

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MISSION STATEMENT Transforming lives through the Christian ministry of foster care, adoption and orphan care.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Beth Woods, MA YEAR ESTABLISHED 1990

CONTACT 12035 N Piney Lake Rd Parker, CO 80138 720-316-6178 hopeheldbyahorse.org

ABOUT US Hope’s Promise has been building safe and stable families since 1990. We have adoption, orphan care, and foster care programs. We offer both domestic and international adoption services as well as free options counseling to women in Colorado who are facing an unintended pregnancy. For those who decide to parent, we strive to help them create

CONTACT 3252 Country Club Parkway Castle Rock, CO 80108 303-570-0926 jessiesheart.org

cancer. Our goal is to provide a place in which they can address fears and express emotional pain.

The spiritual connection with horses helps them feel supported, centered, empowered and able to continue on and thrive.

CONTACT 8155 Piney River Ave., (Administrative only) Littleton, CO 80125 866-319-8872 lambspring.org

MISSION STATEMENT Jessie’s Heart’s mission is to provide support for children with heart defects that reduces emotional, physical and financial stress for the family common type of birth defect, affecting nearly 40,000 births in the United States each year causing lifelong disability or sometimes death. Families face astronomical medical bills and unexpected expense that often include airfare, gas, food, and lodging due to their child’s repeated hospital stays.

Parents time away from work and the need for sibling care results in greater need for assistance with mortgage/rent and daycare. One family expressed their appreciation by saying, “It’s like an angel has removed the heavy burden on our shoulders during our family tragedy.”

ABOUT US The Jessie’s Heart Foundation (JFH) was founded in 2007 in remembrance of our daughter Jessica Renee who, at 22 months old, passed away during her open heart surgery. Today through advanced technologies, more children born with a heart defects are surviving.

Congenital heart defects (CHD) are still the most

MISSION STATEMENT To promote education, stewardship, and scientific research at the Lamb Spring Archaeological Preserve, through responsible conservation and development. with the landowner, The Archaeological Conservancy (TAC), a non-profit organization established in 1980 to acquire and preserve America’s most important archaeological sites. With the support of Douglas County, the Colorado Archaeological Society, and many others, we are making steady progress towards Our Mission.

BOARD CHAIR Steve Sherman YEAR ESTABLISHED 2006

Hope Held by a Horse is a 501c3 non-profit organization based in Littleton, Colorado.

Hope Held by a Horse thrives with the help of dedicated facilitators, a wonderful Board of Directors and numerous, enthusiastic volunteers.

ABOUT US Hope Held by a Horse provides a safe, positive environment, in the company of horses, to support women with breast cancer to learn, grow, and heal.

Hope Held by a Horse gives women the opportunity to reclaim a part of themselves that has been lost or diminished through the challenges of breast

FOUNDER JC Heinen YEAR ESTABLISHED 2007

stability in their lives by connecting them with community resources and providing financial assistance to equip them to be successful in their parenting plan. We also have Orphan Care programs in Kenya, Nepal, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe. We support orphaned and at-risk children in the care of both relative and non-relative families. In 2020, we launched our foster care program. Hope’s Promise foster parents provide children with opportunities for physical and emotional healing through the experience of healthy relationships while supporting reunification efforts.

MISSION STATEMENT Our program creates a solid foundation for your emotional recovery journey and empowers you to live your life fully and unapologetically. Come spend a magical day with horses, in the community of other women, and our highly skilled facilitators, to learn, grow and heal in a safe and supportive environment.

PRESIDENT/CEO Suzanne Hagmaier YEAR ESTABLISHED 2012

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ABOUT US Lamb Spring Archaeological Preserve (LSAP ) began in 2006 as a group of interested stakeholders combined their talents to found an organization dedicated to careful stewardship and interpretation of the Lamb Spring archaeological site. Designated as a 501(c)3 organization, LSAP works in concert

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12 CONTACT 10675 Long’s Way Parker, CO 80138 303-841-5370 parkerseniorcenter.org

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Jan Dengal YEAR ESTABLISHED 1985

CONTACT 19105 Longs Way Parker, CO 80134 303-841-3460 parkertaskforce.org

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MISSION STATEMENT The Parker Senior Center’s mission is to provide a community center to serve the senior population living in and around Douglas County. Services includes nutrition, transportation, activities, recreation, wellness, education, socialization, and others as needed.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES As a non-profit, the Parker Senior Center depends on grants, donations and fundraising to support our facility and the services we provide the ever-growing senior population.

YEAR ESTABLISHED 1987 GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Thank you for your support when you GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE you are helping your neighbors in crisis.

ABOUT US Proudly serving Parker, Franktown and Elizabeth for 33 years, the volunteers of Parker Task Force were honored with the Parker Rotary’s 2021 Parker Impact Award for “noteworthy contributions to the quality of life in the Parker Area during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Our unique, 100% volunteer organization provides one-on-one guidance toward self-sufficiency and a generous food bank stocked by community food drives and charitable donations. During COVID we have adapted a hybrid model of phone consultations for remote, homebound clients plus in-person visits for fully vaccinated, masked clients when conditions allow. Contributions to Parker Task Force directly fund the vital needs of those in our community facing empty cupboards, utility shut-offs and eviction.

MISSION STATEMENT Promise Ranch helps our clients to minimize disability and maximize ability through the provision of individualized, safe, high-quality, and effective equine-assisted and nature-based therapies.

PRESIDENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS Suzanne Opp YEAR ESTABLISHED 2009 ABOUT US The vision of Promise Ranch is to serve and empower our community, including those with differing abilities, Veterans, and families through

CONTACT 8200 S. Akron St Suite 122 Centennial, CO 80112 303 694-6882 realcolorado.net

ABOUT US The Parker Senior Center provides a community center for seniors living in and around Douglas County. We provide daily hot meals in our onsite dining hall. Seniors come to enjoy a meal, participate in activities, exercise and dance classes, work on crafts, go on bus trips, participate in events, and socialization. It is a “home away from home” for our seniors who come here. Our goal is to help seniors sustain quality of life.

MISSION STATEMENT The Parker Task Force is dedicated to providing individuals and families in our community with food, limited financial assistance and other support services to help them become self-sufficient. These services will be delivered with compassion, dignity and respect by our 100% volunteer staff.

CHAIRMAN/VOLUNTEER Steve Budnack

CONTACT 873 Lake Gulch Rd, Castle Rock, CO 80104 303-817-6531 prtr.org

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healing with animals and the experiential nature of the Ranch. Not only do we offer sessions utilizing Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies, but also sessions that take advantage of our beautiful Ranch setting and experience. Since 2009, Promise Ranch has grown from having just one instructor and a handful of students, to having multiple PATH Certified Riding Instructors, Speech/Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Mental Health Specialists and between 60 and 90 participants each week! We also have an amazing team of compassionate, dedicated volunteers, and wonderful therapy horses who make our program possible. Email us at info@prtr.org for more details to become a client, or to volunteer with our program.

Donations are always needed and welcome!

MISSION STATEMENT Real Colorado Soccer is a community based organization committed to helping each player learn, grow, and celebrate his or her love of the game. We are dedicated to developing character, integrity, and personal growth for the youth player, student athlete and future leader. We serve our community by continuing a tradition of fun and excellence in developing players, coaches and teams.

COO Jared Spires YEAR ESTABLISHED 1987 GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Consider giving to our scholarship program, our field complex or our general operations.

ABOUT US Real sets the standard for youth soccer, offering the most comprehensive program available from the youngest player to the elite athlete at the highest levels of soccer competition in the country. We offer our players more ways to learn and grow their love of the game than any other club in our State. We are looking for donors & sponsors to help us move our club forward in ways that will pay dividends for our community for years to come. Together, we can make the communities where we operate, better because of our presence. In an unprecedented time, Real is arguably the most normal thing our kids do. They play, run, socialize, compete and learn.

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MISSION STATEMENT To rescue and rehabilitate unwanted, neglected or abused Cocker Spaniels (and other breeds of similar size), evaluate their behavior to better understand their needs, promote the importance of spaying

RockyMountainCockerRescue.org

FOUNDER/PRESIDENT Kathryn Glass, Founder Audra J. Bowen, President YEAR ESTABLISHED 2009

CONTACT 17151 Pine Lane Parker, Colorado 80134 720-842-5621 secorcares.com COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR Amy Pfister YEAR ESTABLISHED 2006

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GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Donations are needed to help dogs become more adoptable by improving their quality of life. Please consider going to our website and sponsoring a Compassionate Care Dog with a recurring monthly donation of just $20.

ABOUT US RMCR is a foster-based rescue staffed entirely by volunteers. Because we do not turn dogs away based on age or health, we often have 12+ Compassionate Care dogs at any given time who are less-desirable for adoption. Some have been in our care for more than four years. Approximately 97% of all financial donations go directly to care for the dogs, e.g., medical care, food with an average expense of $925 for every dog rescued. Many shelters will contact us when they have a cocker who needs medical assistance or rehabilitation, thus decreasing the number of dogs who lose their lives in shelters.

MISSION STATEMENT Caring for people faced with Suburban Poverty and experiencing food insecurity, restoring hope and dignity, and guiding them toward a self-sufficient life. poverty while restoring hope and livelihood to those experiencing it. Through various outreach programs, we approach poverty wholistically and work to restore hope and dignity in the lives of the guests we serve.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES There are multiple ways to give and many ways to serve alongside us. You can learn more about these opportunities at www.secorcares.com.

ABOUT US SECORCares is a Douglas County based non-profit that serves people struggling with food insecurity. We are committed to breaking the chains of suburban poverty by building a community of dedicated, caring people working together to end suburban

CONTACT 2255 S. Oneida St. Denver, CO 80224 303-761-1977 stridechc.org

VP OF DEVELOPMENT Laura Larson YEAR ESTABLISHED 1989

CONTACT 6311 South Grant Drive Centennial, CO 80121 303-806-9141 talltalesranch.org

MISSION STATEMENT STRIDE’s mission is to partner with the community to provide excellent, culturally sensitive health services to meet the needs of each individual.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES STRIDE CHC has been on the front lines of COVID-19 testing since the pandemic began and we continue to work to provide testing services across the Denver Metro area. During this time, our youngest and oldest generations of patients have struggled with receiving much needed care, including immuizations and annual exams, care for chronic health conditions, and behavioral health services. Your donation will help ensure that all STRIDE patients receive care and stay healthy.

MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to create an unapologetically different community hub and home for inclusion and diversity to serve our population of ambassadors with intellectual and developmental differences.

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Heather Lauren Quiroga YEAR ESTABLISHED 2014

ABOUT US As a Community Health Center, STRIDE provides integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services to some of the most vulnerable individuals in our community, including individuals and families who are low-income, uninsured or underinsured, and those who have barriers that prevent them from accessing the healthcare services they need.

We strive to break down those barriers, in order to improve health outcomes for all.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Make a donation, become a monthly member (for as little as $5 per month,) join our grocery rewards program, consider us in your estate plans, or learn more about the capital campaign we kicked off in January to help bring our community to life.

ABOUT US We were founded to support people living with intellectual and developmental disabilites like autism and Down syndrome, and they are at the heart of everything we do. For 7 years we have been laying groundwork for a neurodiverse community in Lone Tree on a remarkable piece of land provided by the Schweiger Ranch Foundation. The property will feature a retail coffee shop, garden, and community event barn, all offering programming, vocational training, wage-earning opportunity and fellowship to those with and without special needs from the ranch and neighboring communities.

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14 CONTACT 826 Park Street, Suite 200 Castle Rock, CO 80109 303-660-1935 weAREwellspring.org

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MISSION STATEMENT To provide a work, enrichment and educational community where adults with special needs are empowered to live full, productive and satisfying lives in a God-centered and nurturing environment.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Nicole DeVries YEAR ESTABLISHED 2008 GIVING OPPORTUNITIES When you give a financial gift to Wellspring, you give the gift of empowerment, enrichment and education to an adult with special needs, giving them an abundant life and community.

CONTACT 7745 N Moore Rd Littleton, CO 80125 303-346-7493 zumasrescueranch.com

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ABOUT US Far too often, adults with special needs are left on the sidelines and not given the opportunity to be full, active participants in their community. Wellspring is changing that. We believe that our communities are better when every adult, regardless of ability, contributes and participates fully. Where others see limitations, we see limitless possibilities. We call our participants STARS, because they are the stars of this story. Wellspring seeks to empower STARS through our enrichment day program, business and work opportunities like our bakery, art studio and the Castle Rock Collective, home of Wellspring & Co. Coffee. We exist to create a community where STARS are celebrated and lives are transformed!

MISSION STATEMENT Through compassion based education and animal rescue, we are changing the perception of how horses are trained and animals are treated. Our Animal-Assisted learning programs are partnership based, where the animals and humans meet in an equal partnership. us to support the rescue of countless other horses across Colorado; or sponsors an individual or family to recieve the help they need with one of our licensed clinical social workers and animal therapy partners.

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Jessi Johnson YEAR ESTABLISHED 2008

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Giving to Zuma’s provides life-saving food, veterinary care, and rehabilitation for our rescued herd; allows

ABOUT US Through compassion-based education and animal rescue, we are changing the perception of how horses are trained and animals are treated. Our Animal-Assisted learning programs are relationship based, where the animals and humans meet in an equal partnership. Zuma’s Rescue Ranch aims to change lives through our variety of programs, whether it is via volunteering, horsemanship classes, riding lessons, through equine-assisted therapies, or by attending one of our many events.

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have partnered with organizations, programs, and government agencies that all have the same goal — to help citizens suffering from all levels of mental illness.

“Mental health is as important as physical health,” Breitzman said. “Poor mental health only increases the risk of poor physical health such as a stroke, heart disease or diabetes.”

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five U.S. adults experience mental illness, representing 20.6% of the population.

At the state level, Robert Werthwein, director of the Office of Behavioral Health at the Colorado Department of Human Services, said as work continues in overhauling how the state manages the mental health crisis, the Douglas County approach is on the radar.

“Douglas County leadership at all levels continues to be innovative in meeting the behavioral health needs of their community,” he said. “The Douglas County Mental Health Initiative fits well in the state’s reform of the behavioral health system. The state reform will be heavily reliant on input from local leaders that produce flexible solutions and meet the needs of Coloradans in their communities.”

In September, Werthwein attended a summit hosted by Douglas County, where he stressed that their success is because

Members of the Mental Health Initiative said developing a program blueprint in the early days has been key to success.

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partnerships and careful program planning have everyone working together and rowing in the same direction.

Developing partnerships Leading the project from the start has been Deputy County Manager Barbara Drake, who in 2014 was directed by county commissioners to lead efforts to develop a mental health program.

ful, Drake said, county officials knew it would take a lot of partnerships and buy-ins. That meant partnering with law enforcement, working with hospitals, local therapists, social services, and dozens more agencies and organizations to cut through red tape and help someone struggling to get the help they need.

Creating a new department was not as simple as saying a program is approved and ready to go. To get it right, Drake said, it took years of planning, organizing, and developing something that would focus on helping all citizens, pushing the message that those having a rough time would have a safe place to turn without judgment or consequence.

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Laura Ciancone, MHI coordinator, said the county’s commitment to process mapping at the beginning is the reason for the program’s longterm success. Since its inception, MHI has developed 44 partnerships across Douglas County, she said.

Breitzman, of Health Management Associates, commended Douglas County for addressing mental health as a community issue and not just as one agency trying to do all the work without communicating with others.

During a Sept. 23 mental health summit in Douglas County, Werthwein, the director of the Colorado Office of Behavioral Health, said the state’s top agency for handling mental health is way behind the work Douglas County has been doing since 2014.

Werthwein said individual agencies throughout the state are working to solve the growing demand for mental health services. This model has resulted in agencies and organizations competing with each other rather than working together to achieve a common goal, he said.

‘Jails became the de-facto response’ After years of behind-the-scenes planning, organizing and aligning partnerships, MHI officially started helping citizens in 2016 and 2017.

According to MHI data, since 2017 the program has served 3,255 unique individuals, and encountered more than 7,092 members of the community.

At the start, Drake said MHI took a serious look at how citizens struggling with mental health were being treated on an initial call, which often involves the police.

Drake said a common problem in America is that when police are called to deal with someone struggling with a mental illness, substance abuse or a crisis, it can mean handcuffs and arrests, or a trip to an emergency room where they are placed on hold and later just released to return to their vices without help.

“For so long, jails became the de-facto response for people,” Drake said. “That just complicates their lives. It creates a record.”

In 2017, the MHI developed a pilot program in partnership with the Castle Rock Police Department. A Community Response Team (CRT) was created where police officers are paired with mental health professionals. The team also includes an emergency medical technician and, on occasion, a case manager.

Instead of tying up police officers who would place a struggling citizen in a jail cell or hospital, the CRT started answering and following up with people, working to provide help and answers.

According to the MHI, since its launch in 2017, the CRT program has: • Helped to avoid “unnecessary” visits to emergency rooms 1,116 times.

• Avoided jail bookings 541 times.

• Released 3,301 law-enforcement officers and 547 fire personnel back into service.

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In 2014, a local tragedy and a continued increase in suicide rates pushed the Douglas County Commissioners to take a serious look at how mental health was being managed, said Lora Thomas.

Thomas, who was elected a commissioner herself in 2016, was the county coroner from 2011 through early 2015. She recalled a “horrific” murder/suicide that, she said, could have been prevented had a struggling young man got the help he needed. Instead, the young man shot his mother, Thomas said, and chased his sisters with a gun before turning it on himself.

Thomas said that developing the Douglas County Mental Health Initiative (MHI) became a necessity.

Led by Deputy County Manager Barbara Drake, MHI has turned SEE COUNTY, P39

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The Board of Douglas County commissioners speak about the State of the County on PHOTO BY ELLIOTT WENZLER Oct. 27.

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CRTs do the initial work, making contact and creating an official case file. From there, Drake said citizens are not left in the wind until the next episode. They are assigned to a case manager who does the follow-up

and the county jail on mental-health matters.

With the adult CRT program working well, Ciancone said data showed a need to help school-aged elementary students, teenagers and young adults under the age of 25. Through partnerships with local schools and youth programs, MHI developed a

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BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It’s just what was expected four months ago when the Colorado high school football season started.

Cherry Creek and Valor Christian will play for the Class 5A state championship at 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 4 at Empower Field at Mile High.

Creek (11-2) will be seeking its third straight state championship.

Top-seeded Valor of Highlands Ranch has been a dominate team all season and brings an undefeated 13-0 record into the state title game.

Both teams overpowered their opponents in semifinal contests played Nov. 27.

Cherry Creek took a 38-0 lead into the fourth quarter in a 48-14 victory over Legend High of Parker at the Stutler Bowl, Creek’s home field in Greenwood Village.

Valor rushed for 354 yards in rolling over Grandview High, 37-6, at Valor.

This will be the third time in the past four seasons the teams have faced each other in the state title game. Valor beat Creek 24-14 in 2018 and the Bruins downed the Eagles, 21-0, in last season’s championship game played in Pueblo.

Valor, who will be makings its eighth trip to the state title contest in the past 10 seasons, has won eight state football titles which includes

two in Class 4A and one 3A championship. Creek has taken home 11 state championship trophies.

Cherry Creek was playing in its sixth state semifinal game in seven seasons and put Legend on its heels with big plays and a stellar defense which contained Legend’s potent offense.

“The plan was good on both sides and the kids did a great job of executing,” said Creek coach Dave Logan. “I’m really proud of the kids.

“We’ve battled through a lot of stuff, a lot of injuries. We’ve had key guys go down and yet they have hung in there. We’ve played our best football late in the season which is important.

“When you get his deep in the playoffs a lot of times, it comes down to the ability to run the football and create big plays. You have to be able to do both.”

Senior Ky Oday and junior Carlson Tann had the big plays for Creek.

Oday caught 40 and 75 yard TD passes from quarterback Christian Hammond and returned a kickoff 99 yards for a score. Tann, who gained 133 yards on 10 carries, had a 5-yard TD run and sprinted 73 yards on a second TD gallop.

Even offensive tackle George Fitzpatrick was part of the scoring.

He grabbed a bobbled fumbled that went air born and went two yards for a TD. Boden Page kicked two field goals for the Bruins.

“We were clicking on all cylinders and we will be good next week,”said Oday who had four catches for 146

Carlson Tann, 17, of Cherry Creek looks to run upfield during the Bruins’ 48-14 Class 5A semifinal victory over Legend on Nov. 27 at the Stutler Bowl. Cherry Creek will play PHOTO BY JAMES BENTON Valor Christian in the state championship game on Dec. 4.

yards. “We’ve been looking forward to them (Valor) all year.”

Logan knows the title game will be a challenge.

“Valor is a great team,” said Logan. “They’ve been ranked No. 1 all year long. We a game that will be a big, big challenge for us. We look forward to the opportunity.”

Legend senior Bryce Vaz had 98 yards rushing with one touchdown and threw a 7-yard TD pass to Brecken Reiser.

Titans coach Monte Thelen, whose team finished with an 11-2 record, credited Creek and also praised his team.

“Their defense is really stout and we had trouble tackling them,” he said. “Tip your hat to Cherry Creek.

They played very well.

“I think we are one of the top programs in the state. We’re 27-6 in the last three years and been to two Final Fours and a Sweet 16. That’s a positive reflection on Legend football despite this disappointment.”

Valor’s senior running back Gavin Sawchuck, who has committed to play at Oklahoma, rushed for 176 yards and three touchdowns in the Eagles win over Grandview (10-3).

Jordan Norwood ran for two Valor TDs.

Continental League honors softball, boys soccer players Coaches choose all-league teams

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

All-league teams for girls softball and boys soccer in the Continental League have been announced.

Naiah Ackerman of Chaparral High in Parker was the girls softball Player of the Year and Cameron Ponich of state champion Legend, also of Parker, was tabbed as the Pitcher of the Year.

Flyn Brown of Rock Canyon in Highlands Ranch and league scoring champion Jack Pucciano of Castle View in Castle Rock shared Player of the Year honors on the All-Continental League boys soccer team.

The Centennial League picked Cherry Creek senior infielder Amanda Licht as co-Player of the Year for softball and she was joined by pitcher Taylor Miller and infielder Michelle Salazar of Arapahoe in Centennial on the all-league first team.

The following are the Continental League girls softball and boys

soccer teams as voted by league coaches.

Girls softball first team: Brooke Carey, Jr., OF, Regis Jesuit; Emma Bracken, Sr., C, Castle View; Naiah Ackerman, Sr., inf, Chaparral; Emma Crosby, Sr., P, Chaparral; Sydney Montoya, Jr., OF, Douglas County; Darby Camp, Sr., inf, Heritage; Izzy Fierro, Sr., OF, Highlands Ranch; Alanna Burkey, Sr., OF, Legend; Kaylynn English, Jr., SS, Legend; Cameron Ponich, Jr., P, Legend; Morgan Hosleton, Sr., inf, Mountain Vista; Ashton Lambert,Sr., inf, Mountain Vista; Lauren Stuckey, Jr.,P, Ponderosa; Olivia Trombley, Soph., P, Ponderosa; Sydney Boulaphinh, Soph, Inf., Rock Canyon; Katilin Oberle, Sr., P, ThunderRidge.

Coach of the Year: Mark Roberts, Ponderosa in Parker Boys soccer first team: Flyn Brown, Sr., F, Rock Canyon; Mason McGaffin, Sr., D, Rock Canyon; Cameron Spires, Sr., MF, Rock Canyon; Carter Pollock, Sr., D, Rock Canyon; Owen Barrett, Sr., MF, Rock Canyon; Jack Pucciano,

Jack Pucciano of Castle View looks to take a loose ball and make a play during a 1-1 tie against Regis Jesuit in a Sept. 14 PHOTOS BY JIM BENTON match.

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Legend junior pitcher Cameron Ponich allowed five hits and struck out 15 batters in an 8-0 shutout victory over Rock Canyon on Sept. 8.

Cole Rojas, Sr., D, ThunderRidge; Jaden Robertson, Sr., GK, Legend; Caleb Graham, Soph., MF, Legend; Braeden Buttchen, Sr., D, Ponderosa; Chase Ripley, Sr., D, Ponderosa; Greyson Mitchell, Sr., F., Heritage; Walker Schwabauer, Sr., GK, Heritage; Andrew Lyons, Sr., MF, Highlands Ranch; Aden Blake, Sr., F, Highlands Ranch; Shawn Woodall, Soph., D, Douglas County.

Coach of the Year: Aaron Carpenter, Rock Canyon

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work, she said. She calls them a key to MHI’s success.

An uphill climb Receiving follow-up service is voluntary, but Drake said MHI has had a lot of success getting residents to agree to working with a case manager. According to MHI data, since 2018 an estimated 55.4% of those first contacted have agreed to receive continued assistance.

“The case management system keeps services on track,” Drake said. “We want to have meaningful connections that lead to positive results. We act in a facilitation role.

It is important to get it right and help people get help they need at whatever level they need it.”

Case manager Steve Kalisch said he and his colleagues have a variety of tools to help cooperating citizens. Services can range from something as simple as offering a cup of coffee to check in, to cutting through the red tape to team citizens up with the appropriate medical professional, making sure medications are correct, finding them the right facilities to deal with substance and alcohol abuse or help in dealing with family dynamics, Kalisch said.

Drake said a common misconception is that programs like MHI are only available for people suffering from a major crisis, or those diagnosed with a specific mental illness. MHI in Douglas County is

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into a program aimed at providing assistance and services for people in need of any level of mental health care intervention.

Thomas said MHI is seeing success because, through partnerships and leadership, “everyone is rowing in the same direction.”

Thomas said she has dedicated the past decade to addressing mental health needs to put Douglas County a step ahead of a crisis that has only become more prevalent in a pandemic.

Douglas County Deputy Manager Barbara Drake has been with the Mental Health Initiative since the concept was established in PHOTOS COURTESY OF DOUGLAS COUNTY 2014.

Mental Health Initiative Director Laura Ciancone.

available for anyone with any kind of mental health, she said.

“We want to normalize good mental health,” Drake said. “Sometimes someone is having a bad day.

Sometimes something traumatic has happened and they just need some support to deal with it temporarily. Sometimes we all go through times where we need some extra help.”

From the start, Drake said it has been an uphill climb for citizens to get past the stigma associated with

mental illness and ask for help when they need it for themselves, a family member, or a child.

The initiative has created a variety of public service programs aimed at educating citizens that mental health is just as important as physical health, a message Drake said continues to be a priority as MHI has continued to grow into a program that is proactive with citizens and families and has expanded to help youth and young adults.

In her view, a big reason MHI continues to grow and succeed is a commitment from commissioners to get involved, and to invest the money and resources required.

While similar programs are traditionally grant-funded and might not have the same budget from year to year, commissioners have consistently made funding MHI a regular line item in the county’s general fund budget.

In 2017, the county committed $286,568 to the program. In the 2021 budget, the commissioners are looking at committing just over $1 million. While some revenue is from grant funds, commissioners continue to provide MHI with funding.

Commissioners are also working

beyond Douglas County to improve the state of mental health care in Colorado. Thomas is now a member of the newly established Behavioral Health Transformation Task Force subpanel.

During a Sept. 23 mental health summit, Thomas said she will join a panel of 25 lawmakers from across the state to figure out the best way to spend more than $450 million in federal funds earmarked to improve the state of mental health care in Colorado.

The task force was established this year by the state legislature via SB21-137 and its recommendations will be funded by the American Rescue Plan, enacted by the federal government.

FIRST IN A SERIES This is the first part of a three-part series on the Douglas County Mental Health Initiative. Watch for parts 2 and 3 in this newspaper next week and the week after.

In 2018, Colorado Community Media published “Time to Talk,” an extensive series on mental health issues in Douglas County and elsewhere. To read that report, go online to coloradocommunitymedia.com/timetotalk.

County Commissioner Abe Laydon worked throughout the 2021 state legislative session to improve phone help lines for people struggling. Laydon has applauded the creation of the 988 mental health line, which he believes is “the most significant mental health solution promulgated in a generation.”

The national 988 line, like 911, provides a place for people contemplating suicide to call for help.

Commissioner George Teal said one of his priorities is the health and well-being of veterans. During the annual mental health summit in September, Teal, a veteran himself, said these men and women are not necessarily mentally ill, but instead, “mentally injured.”

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Colorado voters will decide next year whether to further reduce the state’s income tax rate.

The Colorado Secretary of State’s Office said Nov. 18 that supporters of Initiative 31 collected enough signatures to get their question before voters in 2022. They needed at least 124,632 signatures to qualify for the ballot.

The measure is being pushed by conservatives, including Jon Caldara, who leads the Independence Institute.

The initiative seeks to reduce the income tax rate to 4.4% from 4.55%.

Nonpartisan legislative staff estimated in April that the measure would reduce state general fund revenue by $530 million in fiscal year 2022-23 and $370 million in fiscal year 2023-24.

Separately, Colorado voters are already going to see a temporary income tax rate reduction to 4.5% for

the foreseeable future because the state is projected to exceed the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights cap on government growth and spending for at least the next three fiscal years, triggering the rate reduction.

In 2020, Colorado voters approved Proposition 116, which reduced the state income tax rate to 4.55% from 4.63%.

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The holiday season is here. Santa will be making stops across the city and a variety of other events are coming up to help people celebrate. Here’s a roundup of a few holiday activities happening in and near Lone Tree in December.

Annual tree lighting The City of Lone Tree will hold its Holiday Tree Lighting from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the Lone Tree Arts Center. The event will feature holiday music, a hot cocoa bar, s’more roasting and a visit from Santa and his reindeer. The tree will be lit at 6:30 p.m. Visit cityoflonetree.com for more information.

Library story time The Lone Tree Library will hold a holiday story time and sing-along on Dec. 3 at 6:20 p.m., 6:40 p.m. and 7 p.m. Attendees can also make cards for residents at MorningStar Senior Living and holiday keepsakes to take home.

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Skate with Santa At area South Suburban ice rinks, families can skate with Santa. Skate with Santa events will be held at the Sports Complex from 7 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 10, from 2:15 to 3 p.m. on Dec. 11 and from 2:15 to 3 p.m. on Dec. 12. The events will be held at the Family Sports Center from 2:15 to 3 p.m. on Dec. 11 and Dec. 12.

South Suburban is also offering ice shows at those facilities throughout that weekend. Visit ssprd.org for more information.

Park Meadows mall The Park Meadows mall will host several holiday events and activities throughout December.

On Dec. 5 and 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. the mall will put on a sensory-friendly event so children with special needs can visit Santa. The event takes place before the mall opens. Reservations are encouraged.

During regular business hours, Santa is available for photos every day through Dec. 24. Reservations are also encouraged.

Now through Dec. 18, people can also participate in a scavenger hunt to win prizes. There will be Saturday gingerbread decorating parties on Dec. 4 and Dec. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.,

and pet night with Santa will be every Monday through Dec. 20. For more information, visit parkmeadows.com.

Schweiger Ranch festival The Schweiger Ranch Austrian Christmas festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 4 in honor of the Austrian heritage of the people who settled the ranch in 1874. The Austrian Christmas celebration will feature Santa, real reindeer, horse-drawn carriage rides and authentic Austrian food and music. The event wraps up with a tree lighting.

Registration is required. For more information, visit schweigerranch.org.

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE RENOTICED AND REPUBLISHED PURSUANT TO CRS 38-38-109(2)(b)(II) Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0171 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/4/2021 7:55:00 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: SHANE A STECKEL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NEWREZ LLC, D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/2/2014 Recording Date of DOT: 10/3/2014 Reception No. of DOT: 2014057254 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $284,050.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $274,398.05 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 4, BLOCK 2, STROH RANCH FILING NO.9C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 12775 Buckhorn Creek St, 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, January 26, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 12/2/2021 Last Publication: 12/30/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/4/2021 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HOLLY SHILLIDAY Colorado Registration #: 24423 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-20-886541-LL *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ No. Notice No. 2017-0171 First Publication: 12/2/2021 Last Publication: 12/30/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2021-0025 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/15/2021 2:57:00 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: HOWARD D. REEVES AND MADONNA L. REEVES Original Beneficiary: BOKF, NA dba Colorado State Bank and Trust Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BOKF NA DBA BOK FINANCIAL Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/27/2016 Recording Date of DOT: 3/7/2016 Reception No. of DOT: 2016013345 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $45,056.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $43,098.23 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 11, BLOCK 7, CLARKE FARMS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 4A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 17041 Hastings Ave, 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

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the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 11/18/2021 Last Publication: 12/16/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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 2C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 12688 South Creekside Ct, 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.

JENNIFER C. ROGERS Colorado Registration #: 34682 4100 E. MISSISSIPPI AVE., STE. 420 , DENVER, COLORADO 80246 Phone #: 877-353-2146 Fax #: Attorney File #: 48013519

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

First Publication: 11/25/2021 Last Publication: 12/23/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Legal Notice No. 2021-0025 First Publication: 11/18/2021 Last Publication: 12/16/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 9/27/2021 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Dated: 9/16/2021 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2021-0027 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/27/2021 8:18:00 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: Kevin Tibbetts Original Beneficiary: First Franklin a Division of Nat. City Bank of IN Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wilmington Trust, National Association, As Successor Trustee to Citibank, N.A., As Trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005FF12 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/12/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 9/14/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005087572 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $276,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $310,153.88 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 Home Affordable Modification Agreement effective December 1, 2015.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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 #: CO10198 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2021-0027 First Publication: 11/25/2021 Last Publication: 12/23/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Bids and Settlements

LLC., for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 2nd Day of January, 2022 file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Director of Public Works Engineering, with a copy to the Project Engineer Daniel Roberts, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim.

The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Janet Herman, P.E., Director of Public Works Engineering.

Legal Notice No. 941097 First Publication: December 02, 2021 Second Publication: December 09, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Account Number: 2734 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on December 25, 2021, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Chato’s Concrete, LLC., the Business Center Drive Reconstruction Project, Douglas County Project Number CI 2020-032 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Chato’s Concrete, LLC., for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 25th Day of December, 2021 file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Director of Public Works Engineering, with a copy to the Project Engineer Daniel Roberts, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim.

NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO

The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Janet Herman, P.E., Director of Public Works Engineering.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on January 2, 2022, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Chato’s Concrete, LLC., the 2021 Sidewalk Repair Project Number CI 2021-001 in Douglas County; and that any person, copartnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Chato’s Concrete,

Legal Notice No. 941071 First Publication: November 25, 2021 Second Publication: December 02, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Account Number: 2734

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