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Deputies kill two in suspected car theft case

Discussions on chase continue

BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Douglas County sheriff’s deputies killed two suspects during a shootout at the RTD Lincoln Station parking garage in Lone Tree, Sheriff

Tony Spurlock said during a news conference Oct. 26.

The two suspects were identified by the Douglas County Coroner’s Office as David Strain, 31, and Clarissa Daws, 29, the sheriff’s office announced Oct. 27 on Facebook. Both suspects were from Pueblo.

The incident began about 11:40 p.m. on Oct. 25, said an email from

Deputy Cocha Heyden, a public information officer for the sheriff’s office.

A deputy from the sheriff’s office Pattern Crimes Unit, a unit that specifically looks for auto thieves and stolen cars, was checking the parking garage and noticed a suspicious black Kia with no license plates, Spurlock said.

A total of six deputies were involved in the incident, according to the sheriff’s office.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office released edited body camera footage on Oct. 27 of the fatal shootout.

The edited video, about a minute

Chamber sees need for thoughtful leadership

BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Fifty years of Joy

Black or what I was. That it’s a place where people can come and be consoled and feel that they’re being heard and listened to.”

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

On Sept. 11, 2001, Gwen Wilhelm and her son visited her husband’s grave in Parker. On the way home, her son noticed many cars parked outside of Joy Lutheran Church and asked if they could stop to attend service.

Wilhelm was raised Lutheran, but said she lost touch from her religion as a teenager and young adult. On that day, Wilhelm says Joy brought her back to her roots.

“The minute I walked in the church on 9/11… everyone welcomed me and it brought me back to my Lutheranism,” she said. “I felt that, coming into that church, no one cared if I was white or

This year, Joy Lutheran Church is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Officially established in 1972, the church is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Rocky Mountain Synod and has slightly over 1,000 members, according to Senior Pastor Rodney Hank.

According to its website, the church seeks to be an active, open, caring church that honors God while strengthening each other and its community.

Within its walls, there are weekly services, ministry groups for youth and adults and a preschool. The church also offers its space for other community groups to use, including the Boy Scouts of America and Alcoholics Anonymous, according to a press release.

A large part of the church’s work also takes place in the greater Parker and metro-Denver community.

In partnership with the Parker Task Force, which was co-founded by an early member of Joy and is directed by a current congregation member, the church helps provide food and other support to community members with the goal of homelessness prevention, Hank said.

Through the Winter Shelter Network, Hank said Joy offers meals and a temporary place to stay for mothers and children experiencing homelessness.

In addition, Joy maintains a room at Joshua Station in Denver that families can use as transitional housing, Hank said.

“Joy has always seemed to be a church that has jumped right into the Parker community,” Director

When it comes to business, growth, community and the future, T.J. Sullivan, chief executive officer of the Parker of Chamber of Commerce, said it’s been good to see a town council made up of members who are taking a thoughtful approach to decision making.

Just over a year into his stint as the organization’s leader, Sullivan said the chamber opted not to endorse any of the candidates running in the 2022 election. This year’s election has five candidates vying for three seats, and Sullivan said he is confident in the current and possible future council’s abilities.

“There is not a single council member who is adversarial to local business,” he said. “I have always had the ability to have conversations with them and they listen and understand. Parker is booming in three or four different areas.”

Sullivan said instead, the chamber continues to focus on the priorities and goals at hand as Parker continues to grow into a large Douglas County community with more housing, businesses, and questions about how growth will look in the coming years.

“In Parker, you can’t be a community leader and not be considerate

Joy Lutheran Church members serve the Parker community.

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Lutheran celebrates decades of service

Growth will continue to be issue going forward

including the Riverwalk, which

talized downtown.

Sullivan complimented some of Castle Rock’s growth and planning, saying it has followed a pattern of good “quality and design.”

Confluence Companies has also developed property in Golden.

With a good plan for downtown development, Sullivan said the town’s leaders have to also look beyond.

“Leaders have to spend time and give love all over the place,” he said. “Downtown itself will be a self-propelling phenomenon. But roads and infrastructure all over have to be a priority.”

As Castle Rock grew at a fast pace and continues to do so, the town asked voters last year to approve multiple tax measures that would fund more police and fire personnel and improve roadways. Only two of the four measures passed.

Sullivan said as a leader in the community’s business interests, he hopes careful, thoughtful planning goes into how roads will keep up with the pace of residential and commercial growth and he worries about how public safety will stay on top of community needs.

“Voters need to think of not just this year’s election but who can lead us in a decade,” Sullivan said. “Police, fire, water and infrastructure require longrange planning.”

With an annual growth rate of 4.25%, Parker is currently the 20th largest municipality in the state of Colorado.

T.J. Sullivan poses for a portrait outside of the Parker branch of the Douglas County library system.

PHOTO BY ELLIOTT WENZLER

Downtown Parker

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Campaign finance complaint filed against Invest in DCSD

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The political issue committee supporting the Douglas County School District’s bond and mill levy override is facing possible campaign finance violations for promoting an event at the Larkspur Fire Station with other Republican candidates.

A review by the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office into Invest in DCSD, the political issue committee supporting DCSD’s $60 million mill levy override and $450 million bond, found three potential campaign finance violations regarding the event held on Oct. 20.

The Secretary of State’s Office identified the possible campaign finance violations as inappropriate use of government property to hold a campaign event, improper contributions to political candidates by advertising the event and not including a mandatory financial disclaimer on the ad for the event.

Christa Gilstrap, a founder of Invest in DCSD, said she is working with the Secretary of State’s Office to address the potential violations.

“I have been in contact with (the Secretary of State’s Office) since I was made

aware of this complaint and they’ve basically told us it’s unlikely a violation has occurred, but we need to go through the process,” she said.

The review was prompted by a complaint filed with the Secretary of State’s Office on Oct. 17 alleging that Invest in DCSD inappropriately advertised for Republican candidates by participating in the Larkspur event and sharing promotional materials for it.

The event, which took place at the Larkspur Fire Station, was a conversation on education and crime moderated by Tom Wiens, the CEO of New West Capital, and featuring DCSD board member Mike Peterson, who spoke about the bond and mill levy override at the event.

Also invited were Republican candidates Mark Baisley in Colorado Senate District 4 and Brandi Bradley in Colorado House District 39, as well as Darren Weekly, a candidate for Douglas County sheriff, Sheri Davis, who is running for Douglas County clerk and Toby Damisch, a candidate for Douglas County assessor.

Evidence for the violations comes from an Oct. 16 Facebook post on the Invest in DCSD page that

promoted the event with an ad including the names of the participating candidates and no information on who paid for the event, which is required by law.

The Larkspur Fire Station

is government property. Gilstrap told Colorado Community Media that Invest in DCSD did not host the event, just shared information about it after Peterson was invited to attend.

Under state law, Invest in DCSD can dispute the allegations or submit documentation showing the violations were fixed. Invest in DCSD has until Nov. 10 to cure the potential violations.

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Couple from Ukraine finds support from town

Castle Rock community welcomes Olena and Kostya Plangeu

BY MADDIE BROWNING SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, the country has suffered devastating destruction with 6.6 million people displaced inside Ukraine, and more than 6.3 million people fleeing to neighboring countries. The war has also taken more than 6,000 Ukrainian civilian lives.

Olena and Kostya Plangeu recently moved to the Castle Rock area after leaving their home in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. They first moved to Germany about seven months ago to stay with friends and relocated to the U.S. three months later with help from United for Ukraine.

United for Ukraine — an international non-government organization working to provide emergency relief and help rebuild the country — provided the resources they needed to reestablish their lives in the U.S.

The couple’s 17-year-old daughter, Jenifer, is still in Germany studying violin at The Hanover University of Music, Drama. Olena said it has been difficult not seeing her in person, but they still call each other every day.

“She’s OK. We think it is good decision that stays there because we didn’t know how it will be in United States,” said Olena.

Olena and Kostya owned an auto body repair shop in Kyiv until it closed for three months after the war began. It has since reopened, but the family decided to leave Ukraine, concerned about their safety.

Their family members and friends are still living in the country, but

many did not survive the attacks.

“Not all our friends alive now because of war. It was a lot of death,” said Olena.

Kostya does not speak English yet, but he is studying the language six times a week. He is currently working at a local auto body repair shop. Olena has been taking English classes in Denver and is still waiting on her employment authorization.

Olena said everyone in the Castle Rock community has been very kind to her and her husband, eager to assist in any way they can. The couple recently started renting a home with help from the community.

“A lot of people want to help you, very helpful and friendly and all understand situation, and everyone’s supporting us,” said Olena.

She said the best part of living in Colorado is feeling safe.

The couple’s program with United

for Ukraine lasts two years, and Olena said they feel an overwhelming sense of not knowing what comes next.

“We can’t plan anything because we didn’t plan on coming to United States before,” said Olena.

She said their future residence will depend on where she and her husband can find good jobs and whether it becomes safe to return to Ukraine.

Olena said she is very proud of Ukraine’s soldiers as well as their president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but the toll of war weighs heavy on her.

“It’s the death of children. It must not be. It’s terrorism, I think,” she said.

The war continues to hurt people every day, and she said people around the world need to understand what is happening to her people.

Olena said, “People must know.”

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Kane is hopeful voters will pass bond, mill levy

Funding could help teacher retention

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

With less than two weeks until the election, Douglas County School District Superintendent Erin Kane is feeling positive about the fate of the $60 million mill levy override and $450 million bond on the ballot.

In the last few months, Kane said she has done more than a hundred events to spread the word about the need for the funding to pay staff more competitively, build the first new neighborhood schools since 2010 and expand career and technical education opportunities.

“I feel like we have done everything possible over the last four to five months to educate voters on how our district is funded and what the implications of the funding means for us,” she said.

Kane acknowledged obstacles to the funding questions passing, such as rising inflation and a majority of voters that don’t have students in the schools, but said she feels the district and the school board have taken the needed steps to make the

questions successful.

Polling done by the district earlier this year showed only about 40% of voters supported the idea of a bond and mill levy override.

“We absolutely know it’s a challenging environment, but I think when the board made the decision to put the questions on the ballot, the board was expressing that they felt there’s some urgency around this situation for our schools,” she said.

When it comes to the cost of the mill levy override for taxpayers, the district calculated it at $52 per year -- or $1 per week -- for each $100,000 in home value as determined by the assessor’s office. For a house valued at $500,000, the annual cost would be $255.

Passing the bond would maintain current property taxes, but residential property taxes would decrease $10 per year for each $100,000 of home value if the bond fails.

Should the mill levy override pass, the school board has already approved a salary schedule to increase teacher pay by an average of 9%, non-licensed staff would see an average 8% increase and starting salaries would increase around 10% to 12%.

“It will help us be very competitive with JeffCo and Littleton public schools and it will get us about halfway to the distance between us and Cherry Creek schools,” Kane said. “I anticipate it will help us hold on to our folks.”

If approved by voters, the bond would go to building three new elementary schools, as well as improving and maintaining the district’s other 111 build-

ings. Kane called the district’s capital assets a “never-ending” investment.

“Continuing to be able to take care of our buildings benefits every single child in the district,” she said.

If the funding questions don’t pass, Kane said it’s not a world-ending situation, but the district wouldn’t be able to raise pay or build new schools.

“If (the mill levy override) doesn’t pass, we don’t have the ability to pay

competitively to our neighbors and we’ll continue to struggle with that,” she said.

Kane said that if the bond and mill levy override don’t pass this year, it’s likely district staff will recommend to the school board to put funding questions on the 2023 ballot.

“I would anticipate staff would continue to communicate the urgency of our situation to the board,” she said.

Douglas County Superintendent Erin Kane presenting to Lone Tree City Council on Sept. 6.

PHOTO BY TAYLER SHAW

Behind every victim is an advocate

Behind every patient is a doctor, behind every student is a teacher, and behind every victim is an advocate. Despite the chaotic and devastating circumstances of COVID-19, advocates of the Victim Services around Colorado have adapted to social guidelines, solved unfamiliar problems and flourished in efficiency to provide for victims across the state.

Interestingly enough, the Victim Services unit in Greeley, Thornton, Northglenn, Longmont and Littleton limited their on-site service to major crime-related cases (homicide, domestic violence, sexual assult, felony), sending a limited number of trained staff to report in-person. On the other hand, units in Lakewood and Fort Collins responded strictly through phone calls for most of the pandemic, making the interaction between staff and volunteer advocates scarce.

Flipping the system upside-down had both its pros and cons. It opened up the idea that services can be provided virtually, and made victims reaching out to advocates more approachable. According to the Victim Services of Thornton/Northglenn and Lakewood, victims who felt overwhelmed with crowds of people

(including advocates) present during the scene were able to find time on their own, after processing the situation, and reach out personally. Surprisingly, as time passed, more victims began to prefer a phone call over an on-site reply.

However, as reported by victim advocates in Longmont and Greeley, this abrupt change in organization led to a drastic advocate shortage. Masks and physical distance (as well as the subsequent removal of facial expressions and body language) made it difficult for advocates to discern the immediate needs of the victim. The Arvada Victim Services added that grants— initially given to the Victim Services — were shifted to fund other, COVID-related issues, the lack of monetary assistance forcing a change in various departments and volunteer programs. Most fatal of all, the boundaries between “work” and “home” began to blur.

Phone calls about traumatic experiences would leak past working hours, and follow-ups about excruciating cases would flood into the private lives of advocates.

But while caring for a single individual is, indeed, demanding, the Victims Services in Broomfield, Thornton, Northglenn, Arvada (Jefferson County), Longmont, Fort Collins, Lakewood, Littleton and Greeley serve an astounding average of 287 victims monthly. That is hundreds of devastating stories and cries for help that are heard monthly by these people. Sacrifices of time, energy, and mentality are made to

save the ones of those who need to hold onto it.

What this service needs the most is education. Education on who they are, what they do and how they do it. People should know what they can offer and why they’re here in the first place. Education on what they need, and what you — the public — can do for it.

Gina Jung is a senior at Stargate High School in Thornton who hopes to pursue studies in sociology and psychology.

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in length, appears to show three patrol cars parked around a black Kia, where Strain and Daws were allegedly inside, at approximately 11:45 p.m. on Oct. 25.

The Kia was parked, turned off and had a shade visor across the windshield, the video shows.

A deputy is shown holding up a firearm and announcing the presence of the sheriff’s office, ordering those inside the Kia to roll down the windows. Other deputies make the same command, but no response is given.

The video shows the Kia turn on and start moving back and forth, appearing to hit a patrol car parked in front of it.

As the Kia is moving back and forth, a deputy is shown hitting a side window of the vehicle with a long tool. The video then shows gunfire exchanged between the suspects and the deputies.

“There were three separate volleys of shootings between the suspects and our officers,” Spurlock said. “In each one of those, the suspects fired at us first.”

Spurlock said he was told the span between the three volleys of shootings was about seven to nine minutes. He estimated there were about 35 rounds fired between the suspects and deputies.

Both suspects, one sitting in the passenger seat of the car and the other sitting in the driver’s seat, were killed in the car while they were allegedly shooting at officers, Spurlock said.

They were the only two people in the car.

Spurlock said the suspects were in a stolen car out of Pueblo, and both suspects had warrants for their arrest related to auto theft and theft.

One deputy was injured during the incident, Spurlock said.

The deputy was not hit by any bullets, though a bullet reportedly went through the sleeve of his shirt. He was hit “with glass in the face from the driver’s side window,” Spurlock said.

Spurlock said the officer was treated and released at a local hospital in Lone Tree the same day, and he is fine.

The incident is being investigated by the 18th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team, Spurlock said, and detectives from the Aurora Police Department are the lead as the investigation moves forward.

All six deputies are on administrative leave while the response team investigates, per protocol, Spurlock said.

Spurlock said this is the first officerinvolved shooting the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has had this year.

“Our officers were very, very lucky last night that something didn’t happen more dangerous to them,” Spurlock said. “This is, again, is another one of the things that law enforcement across the metro area are seeing every day — stolen cars, suspects in the stolen cars armed, and they’re engaging police officers around the metro area.”

Spurlock says auto theft is top issue

“We have been saying for the last year and a half that auto theft has been the number one crime that has been affecting the, basically the metro

area, because it’s related to other … crimes — theft, burglary and drugrelated,” he said.

According to Colorado Crime Statistics, the number of attempted and completed motor vehicle thefts in Colorado in 2021 was 42,049, compared to 31,441 in 2020 and 22,395 in 2019.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office 2021 Statistics Summary reported that, according to the CATPA-Metropolitan Auto Theft Task Force, motor vehicle thefts increased 39% across the Denver metro area from 2020 to 2021.

Residents can help in a number of ways, Spurlock said, including taking valuables out of their car, making sure their car is locked and calling local law enforcement if they see something suspicious.

“If you steal a car in Douglas County, we’re going to chase you,” he said. “We have a specific unit just designed to go after folks that are stealing cars, and it is our goal to make sure that the people (who) are stealing cars, they don’t come to this county and do it.”

Colorado Community Media previously reported on the chase-policy differences between Littleton police and Douglas County, given that at least five crashes have occurred in the City of Littleton since 2019 after police pursuits by Douglas County deputies.

While Littleton’s policy calls for officers to rarely engage in chases, Douglas County’s policy is widerreaching, allowing for pursuits of potentially non-violent offenders and for cars believed to be stolen.

In the article, Littleton Police Chief Doug Stephens said anything short of a violent felony is not worth the risk to the general public. Spurlock justified the pursuit of reported stolen vehicles, saying if officers did not choose to pursue anyone with a stolen car, “every car would be subject to be stolen at any time with no retribution whatsoever.”

Spurlock said the sheriff’s office has a number of license plate readers stationed around the county, as well as mobile license plate readers on some of its vehicles. He said they are “very successful” and helpful in identifying stolen cars.

He said there are also some Flock cameras in the county, which are cameras that capture images of license plates of cars driving by.

“We’re going to be aggressive on anyone who steals cars in this county,” Spurlock said. “And I’m asking for every other judicial district to be aggressive in the prosecution of

auto thieves.”

Spurlock calls for stopping PR bonds

Spurlock said he urges anyone who was the victim of an auto-theft to contact the district attorney in their jurisdiction and “demand prosecution of auto-thefts.”

“We can no longer be letting people that are stealing cars just out on PR bonds,” he said, referring to a personal recognizance bond.

According to the Colorado Judicial Branch’s website, a PR bond is “a signature bond that involves no money or property as long as the defendant appears at all future court dates.”

“We need the district attorneys behind us, saying that they are going to prosecute these cases. And we’ve got to find ways to stop PR bonding every person who steals a car,” Spurlock said.

John Kellner — the district attorney for the 18th Judicial District, which includes Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln County Combined Courts — addressed PR bonds in an online article posted Sept. 8.

In the article, published on the 18th Judicial District Attorney Data Dashboard, Kellner said some law enforcement leads have suggested that reductions in the frequency of PR bonds would help solve the motor vehicle theft crisis.

“When 3 out of every 4 defendants charged with aggravated motor vehicle theft have at least one other pending case, we agree that there is a problem with the frequency these individuals are being released during the course of their case,” Kellner said in the article.

However, Kellner said this “doesn’t appear to be an issue in our judicial district,” citing an internal review of 61 cases filed in January 2022 which included at least one charge for aggravated motor vehicle theft.

Of those 61 cases, 16% of the defendants received PR bonds from the judge, according to the article.

Kellner noted in the article that having a cash/surety bond instead of a PR bond does not guarantee a defendant will stay in custody, but “it does raise the stakes and incentivize compliance.”

During a news conference on Oct. 19 about the indictment of six individuals allegedly involved in a criminal enterprise, Kellner said he hopes the legislature will increase the penalties for car theft, “making all car theft a felony offense next year at the legislative session.”

Substitute teacher arrested on suspicion of sexual exploitation of children

BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A Centennial resident and local substitute teacher was arrested Oct. 28 on suspicion of sexual exploitation of children, a class 5 felony, the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.

Jose Tamayo, 25, worked as a substitute teacher for Littleton Public Schools in 2021 and 2022, the sheriff’s office said in the release.

He reportedly also worked for Englewood Public Schools as a substitute teacher and paraprofessional during the 2020-2021 school year.

Investigators worked with the school districts and concluded they “have no reason to believe any victims were students of either district,” the sheriff’s office said in the release.

According to the release, investigators received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, revealing someone had uploaded suspected child pornography through Snapchat, a social media app, using the screen name, “freakygurls420.”

Through an investigation done by Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children, investigators determined the suspected person lived in the City of Centennial and worked as a sub-

stitute teacher for Littleton Public Schools, the sheriff’s office said in the release.

The sheriff’s office asked that if anyone has any information on this case to call its investigations tip line at 720-874-8477.

Colorado Community Media has reached out to Littleton Public Schools and Englewood Public Schools for comment and to confirm any emplyment of Tamayo in the school districts.

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that. He said that as the population of pregnant people becomes more diverse, so should those who provide their health care.

stereotypes

BY DANA KNOWLES, LINDSEY FORD ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

According to the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), of the more than 13,000 AMCBcertified nurse-midwives across the United States, 85% of them are white and only 39 (0.3%) are men.

Eric Alvarez hopes to change

“I have had and seen [pregnant] patients who did not identify as women. They are non-binary, or they identify as men,” Alvarez added, saying that nurse-midwives are part of the community, not outsiders telling patients what to do. “Nurse midwives do more than just see you at the time of your visit. They know you outside the hospital and inside the home. They are concerned about your health and, do you have child care? Do you have access to healthy food and transportation? It’s knowing more than just what you are in that moment.”

One of the main reasons Alvarez chose this profession is its history.

“In the antebellum South, many of the enslaved women were the primary caretakers of the women in their communities. They were

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of Music Ministry Linda Holcombe said. “It is not a church that just sits up there on the hill and just kind of looks out and doesn’t get involved. We get involved.”

In addition to its service to the

Eric Alvarez is one of the few men at University of Colorado College of Nursing pursuing a career in nurse-midwifery.

community, Hank said the people at Joy are what make it a special place.

“They’re honest, loving, kind, hardworking people. And really easy to love,” he said. “They’re committed, not only to the community, but also to being faithful people and doing the work of Christ in those communities -- which means, to them, loving, serving, welcoming and reaching out.”

Wilhelm wants the Parker commu-

nity to know that, as it was for her on the day she first stepped inside, Joy is a place of acceptance.

“Everyone is welcome,” she said. “We always welcome anyone who walks in the door.”

At 9:30am on Sunday, Oct. 30, Joy celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special service featuring guest sermons, a variety of music and a lunch following the service.

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Thankful for news

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In September, I attended the Colorado Press Association annual awards ceremony, where we watched some of our own reporters and staff members be honored for excellent work along with others throughout the state who work day and night to bring the public the news. Bringing the public the news has not been an easy task — especially in the last four or five years.

One of my favorite parts of the annual newspapers awards is the advertising design category. While not in my area of expertise, I absolutely respect what newspaper designers can do for companies and programs. These ads are always creative, beautiful and informative. This year, in the “House Ad” category, I noticed a common theme. A house ad is one that a newspaper creates to promote our work and abilities. These ads might talk about circulation, staff, programs, etc.

However, a theme this year is what would likely happen without them, creating these amazing designs with the term “News Desert.” A news desert is essentially a community where residents have significantly diminished access to important local news and information that feeds a local democracy.

I understand that major news stations are not going anywhere. We need our information on Congress and current administration. We need to know about major news events on a national level.

I get that publications and digital outlets such as People magazine give the endless updates on what is happening with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry today. I understand those clicks are going to continue and, while I do not care, those headlines will continue fill my news feeds.

However, what I worry about is losing my local news coverage, and not because I collect a paycheck from them.

No other media outlets cover the nuts and bolts of your community. It is the local newspaper telling you what is happening with the local school districts. It is reporters like those working with Colorado Community Media who will tell you that your local town council has now adopted an increased fee schedule for water rates.

It is organizations like Colorado Community Media who will ask the questions on why one county, such as Douglas County, will continue chasing a suspect in a stolen car while the City of Littleton or Arapahoe County likely won’t.

We are the ones who can truly answer whether or not teachers in Douglas County are underpaid to help you make a decisions on the current election ballot.

We are the ones who will take the time to talk to the candidates running in the less flashy races like treasurer and coroner to help in making an Election Day decision.

I am thankful for the work my reporters did on local candidates because I was definitely able to fill out my ballot with knowledge because of it.

I am happy to read about a new business opening that no one else outside of my area will care about.

I am thankful to have that local news that, as I got older, I realized truly provides the information that affects my everyday life. Taxes, schools, retailers, restaurants. I would not know a thing about them if it was not for local news outlets.

However, as newsrooms and fundings continue to decrease – the local, community newspapers pay a price. Pay a price that, I fear, will not be absolutely missed until it is gone.

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Engagement makes all the di erence

After checking in, the couple decided to head to the hotel bar for a nightcap. Luckily two seats opened up just as they walked in. They sat down and the bartender stood with his back turned watching the television as a Thursday Night Football game was being televised. The couple waited and when they saw a second bartender come in their direction, they thought they might finally be able to order a drink. They were disappointed as the second bartender also turned their back to watch the game.

Finally getting their attention, they received their drinks. No engagement with the patrons, just back to watching the game. Having visited more than a bar or two in my day, and having been a bartender earlier in my life, I have a great appreciation for those great bartenders who know that sometimes people come looking for an ear that will listen, a friend to talk to, a therapist to hear their problems, or someone to celebrate with. The couple finished their drinks and left.

Here’s another story that was shared with me by a sales leader. She was on a virtual sales call with one of her salespeople. They were using Zoom so they could all turn on their webcam and see each other, almost as if they were face-to-face and in person. The sales leader was invited to the meeting to share specific and new information with the

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As the meeting went on and the sales leader started discussing important data while also gathering great information through relevant questioning, she noticed that her salesperson wasn’t really paying attention. They looked distracted and were probably multi-tasking. Although she noticed it, her hopes were that the prospect wouldn’t really notice. Well into the discussion the salesperson finally started paying attention, but as it turned out, it was a little too little and a little too late. The final straw was when the salesperson brought up an irrelevant topic and asked an unrelated question. Unfortunately, they did not win the business.

How many times have we tuned out those around us only to tune into a game, an app, or something else? If we are being honest, it’s probably happening more often than we care to admit.

Imagine the teacher not being truly engaged with their student, the spouse not tuned in to their better half, the parent not engaging with their child, or a best friend losing interest in something that is important to their friend in that moment. In any one of those situations, I believe the relationship will suffer when we fail to truly engage.

Engagement is so vitally important in any relationship. Combine engagement with intentionality and we have a true

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County Councils on Aging — your advocates

Enacted in 1965, in response to concerns by policymakers about the lack of community social services for older citizens, the Older Americans Act (OAA) established the Administration on Aging and the aging services network. Since then, the OAA has been amended numerous times. Recently reauthorized in 2020 through 2024, this law ensures that the voices of older adults are heard by decision makers and elected officials.

The Seniors’ Council of Douglas County (SCDC) is our county’s Council on Aging. It is an all-volunteer organization that promotes living well/ aging well for our residents age 60 and older. We aim to understand and communicate the views, needs and aspira-

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winning recipe for a winning relationship to thrive. An example of intentional engagement is when we are watching television and our spouse or child asks us a question or wants to talk and we simply turn off the TV and intentionally engage. A common mistake that sends the wrong message is when we say, “OK, how about at the next commercial or at halftime, or when the show is over?” When we do that, we are saying that the game or show is more important than our child or spouse.

And if it’s not TV, can we close our computer, put down our phone, or stop what we are doing to actively listen and engage with those around us? Engagement, intentional en-

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gagement, really does make all the difference.

How about you? Are you finding yourself distracted and multi-tasking and maybe even disengaged? Have you ever noticed when someone else doesn’t appear to be actively or intentionally engaged with you? How did that feel? And have you ever responded to someone looking for your undivided attention by saying, “After the next commercial or at halftime?” I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can engage with intentionality, it really will be a better than good life?

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On Sept. 4, Chileans across the world anxiously checked their social media feeds and Whatsapp group chats, wondering about the future of their country. Would Chile adopt a new constitution?

The answer fl ashed across their phone screens that evening. In an overwhelming referendum result, about 62% of the population of Chile voted to reject what would have been one of the most progressive constitutions in the world.

In Santiago, supporters of the new constitution comforted each other in sadness while those who opposed it waved celebratory fl ags in the streets.

Meanwhile, Chileans in Colorado mourned and celebrated from over 5,000 miles away.

Pame Bradford, who works in Fort Collins Public Schools, was happy voters rejected the draft. An Aurora-based artist named Adolfo Romero, on the other hand, said the result felt like a deep blow to his heart.

Considering their opposing views on one of the most pivotal referendums in Chile’s democratic history, it may come as a surprise that Romero and Bradford are siblings.

Although they grew up under the same roof, the two Colorado-based Chileans have different opinions on what will cure their country’s ailments going forward.

From Chile to Colorado

When Romero was in high school and Bradford had recently fi nished, their family moved from Arica, a city in northern Chile, to the capital of Santiago.

Attending high school in Santiago among politically active peers was

a formative experience for Romero.

Although he does not identify with a particular party, he said his political beliefs are left-leaning.

beliefs are left-leaning.

Bradford, on the other hand, was she focused on “things with disci-

less interested in politics. She said she focused on “things with discipline” growing up, such as sports and martial arts.

When she was 25 years old, Bradford moved to the U.S.

“It might be kind of cheesy, but I moved because I felt that I was going to fi nd love here,” she said. “I actually did fi nd it.”

After traveling for a few years, she met her husband and settled down in his home state of Colorado. In 2008, her parents moved to the U.S. Romero followed suit in 2014 to be

her parents moved to the U.S. Romero followed suit in 2014 to be near his family.

The social explosion

On Oct. 18, 2019, an increase in the metro fare sparked massive demonstrations in Santiago.

On Oct. 18, 2019, an increase massive demonstra-

Both Bradford and Romero watched from afar.

This was the beginning of a nationwide sociopolitical movement referred to as the “ estallido social ” or the “social explosion.”

For months, protesters demanded changes in economic and social policies that had been in place since the country’s military dictatorship, which ended in 1990.

The estallido was a frightening time for some Chileans. Bradford said she was concerned as protesters burned metro stations and destroyed private property.

“I was really distraught… I mean, we are really connected to the country and when you see bad things happening, it affects you here,” she said. “I know we could have come up with better ways to do it… the reasons might be good, but not the way it was

Protesters climb a statue in Santiago’s central plaza under the watchful eye of a military helicopter.

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CUT OUT: Adolfo Romero with his sisters Pame Bradford, right, and Leslie Romero, left.

presented.”

Romero, unlike his sister, said he was hopeful when the demonstrations began. After being involved in community movements for most of his life, it felt like his country was fi nally awakening to its problems.

“One of the conversations that I used to have with my friends was, ‘Damn, when are the people gonna be awake? When are the people gonna react to these conditions in this country?’” he said. “Finally, it happened in 2019.”

Although he wishes political change were achievable through “just talking,” Romero said it’s sometimes necessary for people to take to the streets.

But Chileans who went to the streets were met with excessive force from police, according to the Human Rights Watch. From Oct. 18 to Nov. 20, in 2019 almost 9,000 protesters and bystanders were injured and 26 people died, according to the organization.

For Romero, the police response to the protests was the most tragic part of the situation.

“It was very sad… to see how many people got injured… by the police,” he said. “I felt very powerless.”

The road to referendum

The demonstrations during the social movement of 2019-2020 covered a wide range of issues, including wages, social security, water rights, education, healthcare, environmental concerns, gender inequality, indigenous rights and more.

As the movement continued, protesters started turning their attention toward a document that could address all of these problems at once: the constitution.

“That was the core of everything. That is the core that supports the model, that holds the entire system,” Romero said. “So when (the protestors) chose that point, it to me was fi nally the right pathway to get a change.”

Chile’s current constitution was written in 1980 under military dictator Augusto Pinochet, who held power from 1973 until 1990. After ousting socialist President Salvador Allende in a U.S.-supported coup d’etat, Pinochet implemented vast neoliberal economic reforms.

Under Pinochet, the availability and affordability of health care, social security, education and even water were largely driven by the free market. The 1980 constitution, despite modern amendments, maintains a role for private sectors for these services.

These neoliberal decisions bolstered Chile’s economy but did so at the expense of extensive human rights abuses during the dictatorship. More than 3,000 people were killed or “disappeared” under Pinochet’s regime and over 27,000 more were victims of torture, according to Chilean commission reports.

Still, some applaud the dictator for the economic growth during his reign. Others condemn his human rights abuses and point to his economic policies as the root of Chile’s devastating inequality.

About a month after the protests began, then-President Sebastián Piñera agreed to hold a nationwide referendum to vote on the possibility of rewriting the dictatorship-era constitution. On Oct. 25, 2020, 78% of voting Chileans approved the decision to rewrite a new charter.

A woman protests with a sign reading “No more abuse.”

On Oct. 18, 2019, an increase in the metro fare sparked a nationwide socio-political movement in Chile. Here, protesters in Santiago hit pots and pans in a common form of protest called “cacerolazo.”

PHOTOS BY NINA JOSS

Protestors in Santiago filled the central plaza to call for change. Formerly known as Plaza Italia, the space was renamed “Plaza de la dignidad” or “Dignity Plaza” during the social movement of 2019.

A protester on a lamp post waves the Chilean flag (top) and the Mapuche flag (bottom). The Mapuche are a group of Indigenous people in present-day Chile and Argentina.

Stories on Stage presents Buntport

Buntport Theater actors collaborate with Stories on Stage at 2 p.m. on Nov. 6 for “Modern Times” at Su Teatro, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Tickets $24. 303-494-0523.

Also: a Virtual Premiere Event at 7 p.m. on Nov. 10, which could also be watched later if you have a ticket. (Note: venue requires proof of vaccination and a mask.)

Next: “Making Merry” at 2 p.m. Dec. 17 at Nomad Theater, Boulder; 2 p.m. Dec. 18 at Su Teatro; and 7 p.m. Dec. 18 Virtual. (Beloved actor Jamie Horton returns

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Voters also determined that a convention of elected citizens would draft the new document. In a global first, the constitutional body was required to have gender parity. In addition, 17 seats were reserved for indigenous populations, according to the National Library of Congress of Chile.

In May 2021, voters elected a constitutional convention made up of 67% independent candidates, many of them part of left-leaning movements, according to Universidad de Chile professor Claudia Heiss.

The nontraditional makeup of the body gave some Chileans hope when the process began, but polls showed a decrease in voter confidence in the convention as time went on.

After one year of the convention’s work, the draft faced its fate in a referendum in which all Chileans were required to vote. The earlier votes in the constitutional process had been voluntary.

According to the Chilean Electoral Service, Chileans abroad voted to approve the draft but the overall population overwhelmingly rejected it.

Both Bradford and Romero would have had to travel to another state to vote, so neither was able to cast a ballot due to logistics.

The draft

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Littleton exhibit

The 57th annual Own An Original exhibit opens Nov. 4 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., running through Dec. 31.

The theme set by the Littleton Fine Arts Board is “Labyrinth.”

Camp Christmas

Camp Christmas will run from Nov. 17 to Jan. 6 (closed Dec. 25) at Heritage Belmar Park, 801 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood. Tickets: denvercenter.org/tickets-events/campchristmas/#/.

Vintage Theatre

Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora, presents “Monty Python’s Spamalot: A Musical” from Nov. 4-Dec. 11 and a regional premiere of “Dot” from Dec. 11 to Dec. 18. (There are two theaters.) 303-856-7830, vintagetheatre.org. Friday/Saturday at

7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

Newman Center

Newman Center at the University of Denver presents “Winnie-thePooh” Nov. 11-13 various times. 303871-7720, newmancenterpresents. com.

History Colorado

History Colorado, 1200 N. Broadway, Denver, presents a new exhibit: “The Sand Creek Massacre: The Betrayal That Changed Cheyenne and

state of law,” started the new constitutional draft. “It is ‘plurinacional,’ intercultural, regional and ecological.”

The 388-article charter included universal health care and rights to education, housing, pensions and water.

Along with vast environmental protections, it implemented gender parity rules for governing bodies. It also restructured the country’s legislative model and established parallel justice systems for indigenous groups.

Supporters of the document praised its progressive character while opponents stressed the farreaching and unachievable nature of the constitution’s goals. Some opponents wanted to keep the 1980 version. Others said they desired a new constitution, just not this one.

In Bradford’s opinion, the members of the convention tried to take on too many topics.

“I do agree with some changes for the environment and things like that. But I think this proposal was covering way too many things and it became unreliable — people realized that,” she said.

But Bradford’s biggest concern about the new constitution was that it did not address what she sees as Chile’s main issues. Specifically, Bradford said she was concerned about danger and crime in Chile, which she attributed to a lack of control over immigration.

“I still have all my extended family members (in Chile) and I hear every

day what they’re suffering. And those real issues are not getting addressed,” she said.

She also opposed the idea of making the state “plurinacional,” which means recognizing the coexistence of multiple national groups within a country.

“We are a united country there. I don’t believe that we should start calling each other something different,” she said.

For Romero, identifying the country as such was one of the biggest strengths of the draft. He said it was important to recognize indigenous nations.

“When we talk about ‘plurinacionalidad,’ we are talking about the recognition of their territory and their cultural autonomy, and that they are asking for the right to organize themselves in some way,” he said. “For me, that’s good. It’s the minimum that can be offered after years of colonization — the minimum.”

Romero also applauded the draft’s inclusion of rights to healthcare and education.

“The right to health care exists in various countries, and it works well,” Romero said. “It’s the same with the right to education… The people ignore it because they simply haven’t lived (that) reality.”

Romero added that he thinks many people who voted against the new draft were influenced by misinformation campaigns about its contents. Bradford said she knew people who read the draft itself and still rejected it.

Delightful di erences

For Bradford, the new constitution

was not the right move for Chile. But in Romero’s eyes, there is still hope for a new constitution in the future.

“The process isn’t over in Chile,” he said. “It’s a battle that was lost, but the people are going to continue fighting.”

Despite their differences, Romero and Bradford say they are close.

Adding their parents, younger sister and extended family into the mix, they are surrounded by a wide range of political opinions.

“We tease each other, we laugh, but we know we’re not gonna change our views — and we don’t want to change our views,” Bradford said. “We accept each other how we are and we love each other regardless.”

She compared their political differences to other differences she and her siblings have, such as the ways they like to relax and their tastes in music.

“You put priorities in life and family’s the first priority. Love — love for your family,” she said.

According to Romero, his family’s differences represent the diversity that should exist in a healthy society.

“If I expect that all my friends think exactly the same as me, it will be me (who is) the problem,” he said.

Even when an entire new constitution is on the line, he says differences are valuable.

“This is the base of a society, what society should be,” he said. “It’s a plus when you have a difference.”

Editor’s note: Some sections of this story have been translated from Spanish. Parts that remain in Spanish are designated with italics.

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the ones delivering the babies, even those of their enslavers. But then the white male physician comes along and says, ‘That Black woman is uneducated, she is dirty and you should not get care from her.’ OBGYNs [obstetrician gynecologists] have been delivering babies for 100 to 200 years; midwives have been doing it for millennia,” he explained.

Alvarez also pointed out that he sees dads getting more involved in caregiving for their newborn babies after watching him help their partners.

“They’re like, ‘Wait, this guy is supporting my wife? Let me go in there and let me do something, or maybe I can change my baby’s diaper too!’” Alvarez said. “They don’t feel the need to be on the opposite side of the curtain while their wife is having a baby.”

Alvarez told Rocky Mountain PBS that sometimes, his patients are so over the moon to have someone who looks or speaks like them.

“I’ve had patients who were so excited because, ‘Oh my god, my nurse is Black! How amazing is that?’ Or when I speak Spanish to my Spanish-speaking patients they are just like, ‘Thank goodness.’”

Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women. Alvarez ultimately

hopes to change that and care for people, which is at the core of his motivations.

“At the end of the day, I came into this profession knowing that I want to help women and help my sisters of color,” he said. “I want to do some good and do right by people.”

This story is from Rocky Mountain PBS, a nonprofit public broadcaster providing community stories across Colorado over the air and online. Used by permission. For more, and to support Rocky Mountain PBS, visit rmpbs.org.

‘They don’t feel the need to be on the opposite side of the curtain while their wife is having a baby.’

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Arapaho People Forever.” Based on tribal accounts of the massacre. Will look at today’s culture in Montana, Oklahoma and Wyoming.

Firehouse Theater

Firehouse Theater Company will present “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberly” by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, directed by Linda Suttle of Littleton, from Nov. 19 to Dec. 18. 303-562-3232, firehousetheatercompany.com. John Hand Theater, 7653 E. First Place, Denver. (Colorado Free University.)

Holiday Art Market

The Holiday Art Market will run from Nov. 22 through Dec. 31 at the Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., downtown Littleton. See depotartgallery.org.

Cherry Creek Chorale

Cherry Creek Chorale performs “Ring in the Season” on Dec. 9 and

10 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village. Director is Brian Leatherman. They will be joined by the Rocky Mountain Ringers handbell ensemble. Tickets: $25/$20/$15. 303-789-5920, cherrycreekchorale.org.

Pop-up

A pop-up art show at the Depot Art Gallery Nov. 8-19 will include works by Pam Roth O’Mara. See depotartgallery.org.

Arts workshop

Cliff Austin will teach a Nov. 5 workshop for the Heritage Fine Arts Guild from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There may still be places available Check heritage-guild.com/workshops if interested. Class will be pastel painting from photographs. $35 members/$50 non-members.

Paint Box Guild

The Paint Box Guild will exhibit works by members at El Meson Mexican Restaurant, 3506 W. Town Center, Highlands Ranch. See paintboxguildlittleton.org.

FREE TO THE PUBLIC!

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Buntport Theater’s crew will perform the next Stories on Stage production, set for Nov. 6 at Su Teatro in Denver.

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South metro sports roundup

Football

First-round games in the Class 5A state football tournament have been set.

Top-seed and three-time defending state champion Cherry Creek, No. 2 Valor Christian, sixth-seeded Arapahoe and No. 7 Regis Jesuit drew first-round byes.

In first-round contests scheduled for Nov. 5, ninth-seeded ThunderRidge will face No. 24 Doherty, No. 11 Rock Canyon goes against No. 20 Cherokee Trail, No. 13 Mountain Vista plays No. 20 Rocky Mountain and No. 15 Legend meets No. 18 Poudre.

In the Class 4A state football bracket, both Heritage and Ponderosa drew first round byes.

Boys soccer

Valor Christian, Castle View, Cherry Creek and Heritage won first-round games in the Class 5A boys soccer playoffs and faced second-round matches on Nov. 1.

Top-seeded Valor Christian blanked Brighton 8-0 in a firstround game on Oct. 27. Castle View advanced with a shootout win over Fort Collins. Cherry Creek edged Regis Jesuit 1-0 and Heritage defeated Horizon, 4-0.

In other first-round matches, Broomfield got past Legend 1-0 while Rocky Mountain eliminated Arapahoe with a 1-0 victory. Fossil Ridge edged Rock Caynon 3-2.

Field hockey

Arapahoe defeated Cherry Creek 2-1 in a second-round game and the Warriors will challenge top-seeded Colorado Academy in one semifinal game which was played Nov. 1. Defending state champion Regis Jesuit and Kent Denver meet in the second semifinal match.

Girls volleyball

Regional state qualifying tournaments will be held Nov. 5.

Defending state champion Cherry Creek captured the Centennial League regular-season title. Mountain Vista and Rock Canyon tied for the Continental Leauge crown.

Valor runners take 5A state championship

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Valor Christian’s cross country teams spent a good portion of the day on Oct. 29 celebrating at the Class 5A state cross country championships.

It was a pleasant, sunny day at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs and Valor runners performed like champions.

The Eagles boys team, paced by Drew Costello, Dane Eike and Kaeden Dendorfer — who all finished in the top 10 — won the Class 5A team title.

And Valor senior Brooke Wilson set a new course record in winning the 5A girls individual state title.

Valor’s boys finished with 155 points to outdistance second-place Centaurus with 170 points. Defending champion Mountain Vista was fourth (187), Rock Canyon fifth (189), Castle View seventh (208) and Chaparral 10th (251).

In the individual boys race, Christian Groendyke was first with Costello coming in second with a 15:28.3 time.

Mountain Vista’s Tyler Downs was third at 15:24.5 with Eike coming in as the fourth-place finisher at 15:40.10.

Rounding out the top 10 were ThunderRidge’s Evan Charkot in fifth, Cherry Creek’s Daniel

Hruska sixth, defending champion Tanner Brown of Chaparral eighth, Dendorfer ninth and Owen Casselman of ThunderRidge tenth.

“It feels amazing to win the state title,” said Valor coach Jeffrey Cook. “We knew something special had to happen. It took everybody. It took a whole team effort.”

Wilson’s time of 16:59.20 in the 5A girls race broke the previous course record of 17:07.83. Her teammate Keeghan Edwards was third in 17:32.50, followed by Arapahoe’s Ava Mitchell in fourth place.

Peyton Adams of Mountain Vista was seventh. Emily Lamontagne of Arapahoe was ninth and Emily Cohen of Cherry Creek was 10th.

Air Academy won the 5A girls team title with 63 points while Mountain Vista was second with 126. Cherry Creek and Valor tied for third with 133 points and defending state champ Arapahoe

came in fifth with 138 points.

Costello, who was fourth last season, stopped trying to figure out the Norris Penrose course.

“I took it out the same as I did last year,” said Costello. “I started kind of behind because I wanted to save it for the last mile. What I found there is really no way to race this race smart. This course is so tough there is really no smart move. The team did really well today. We’ve been focusing on this all season. We set that goal early.”

Wilson set her sights on winning the state championship now that three-time defending champion Riley Stewart of Cherry Creek had graduated.

“This is my year,” said Wilson who will be heading to Wake Forest next season. “Riley is gone. I just needed to go. It is such an incredible feeling knowing I was finally able to do it. I did everything I needed to do.”

Rock Canyon QB Luke Wennogle (15) can’t avoid the grasp of Valor Christian defender Owen Downing (53). Wennogle’s Jaguars came up short with the final score 28-13, on Oct. 15 at EchoPark Stadium in Parker.

PHOTO BY PAUL DISALVO

Valor Christian’s boys cross country team won the Class 5A state title on Oct. 29 at the Norris Penrose Event Center.

PHOTOS BY JIM BENTON

Valor Christian’s Drew Costello, left, and Mountain Vista’s Tyler Downs approach the finish line of the boys 5A cross country race. Costello finished second and Downs third.

Eagles senior Brooke Wilson sets new course record

Heritage advances in 5A playo s

BY HESTON MOSHER

SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

LITTLETON -- Heritage beat Horizon 4-0 in the first round of the state 5A soccer playoffs on the Eagles’ field. Three goals in the first half set the tone for the rest of the game.

Cooper Littrell and Jeren Enriquez were among those scoring for Heritage. Goalkeeper Owen McCague made eight saves in 72 minutes of play. Back-up netminder Soren Hanson logged two saves in eight minutes.

No stats were available for the Hawks.

Horizon ended its season with a mark of 8-6-1.

Horizon’s Enzo Muncy, right, jostles with Heritage’s Logan Hause during a chase for the loose ball during the teams’ first-round

A trio of Heritage Eagles — Jeren Enrqiez (22), Edson Jimenez (10) and Liam Gilbert (19) — have their eyes squarely on the loose ball during the Eagles’ first-round playo game against Horizon Oct. 26.

PHOTOS BY HESTON MOSHER

Horizon goalkeeper Joey Stott (1) is closest to the ball during a scramble in front of the net Oct. 26 at Heritage High School. Heritage beat Horizon 4-0 in the game played in Littleton.

Horizon’s Ryan Olivas reacts after clearing the ball to safety from in front of his team’s goal during a first-round playo match against heritage Oct. 26. Heritage’s Jace Winkler (2) is in the picture, as is HHS goalkeeper Joey Stott (in blue).

Blankslate looks ahead with ‘Summer on a Salt Flat’

For many people, college leads to all kinds of new starts. For Tess Condron, Rylee Dunn and Emma Troughton, their time at the University of Denver led to the formation of the indie rock trio Blankslate, which just released its debut album, “Summer on a Salt Flat.”

The group, which features Condron on drums and keys, Dunn on guitar and bass and Troughton on vocals, fine-tuned the songs at gigs around Colorado and beyond, according to provided information.

In anticipation of the album’s release, Blansklate answered some questions about their backstory, making a record and more.

Interview edited for brevity and clarity.

-Tell me a little about the genesis of Blankslate?

ET: Tess moved her electric drum kit into Rylee’s room in this chaotic frat house setting that had been turned into a live space for transfer students. Rylee obliged and suddenly they were met with the realization that they needed a vocalist. They texted our transfer living community group chat and I presented them with my vocals. Then we found a storage closet in the basement and did covers, and over time started honing in on a certain sound, and with much repetition; the genesis.

-What was it like writing your debut album?

RD: I found that in order to write these songs, I had to ignore the album concept a bit. I wrote them

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0129

To Whom It May Concern: On 8/18/2022 10:52:00

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: JESSE EATON AND JENNIFER PRICHARD

Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/15/2017

Recording Date of DOT: 11/20/2017

Reception No. of DOT: 2017078880

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $382,975.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $367,615.83

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 1, BLOCK 4, COUNTRY MEADOWS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 1 2906 Leesburg Road, 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, December 7, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 10/13/2022

Last Publication: 11/10/2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 8/18/2022

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

N. APRIL NORTON Colorado Registration #: 34861 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112

Phone #: (303) 706-9990

Fax #: (303) 706-9994

Attorney File #: 22-028241

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2022-0129

First Publication: 10/13/2022

Last Publication: 11/10/2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0124

To Whom It May Concern: On 8/11/2022 8:21:00

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: MICHAEL D. THOMPSON

Original Beneficiary:

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/25/2012

Recording Date of DOT: 5/2/2012

Reception No. of DOT: 2012032031

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $227,493.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $182,705.76

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: 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 23, BLOCK 2, CLARKE FARMS SUBDIVI SION FILING NO. 4B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 11215 Keota 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, November 30, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 10/6/2022

Last Publication: 11/3/2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 8/11/2022

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

Colorado Registration #: 34682 4100 E. MISSISSIPPI AVE., STE. 420, DENVER, COLORADO 80246 Phone #: 877-353-2146 Fax #: Attorney File #: 48043923

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

Legal Notice No. 2022-0124

First Publication: 10/6/2022

Last Publication: 11/3/2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0136

To Whom It May Concern: On 8/30/2022 9:11:00

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: THOMAS J BURKE AND RENEE M BURKE

Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LEHMAN BROTHERS BANK, FSB

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LOAN CARE, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/25/2003

Recording Date of DOT: 5/1/2003

Reception No. of DOT: 2003063403

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $254,600.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $184,233.94

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 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 9, SAGEWOOD FILING NO.1A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLO RADO.

Which has the address of: 11528 Sagewood Lane, Parker, CO 80138

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 10/27/2022

Last Publication: 11/24/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/30/2022

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

ANNA JOHNSTON Colorado Registration #: 51978 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700 , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000009580572

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

Legal Notice No. 2022-0136

First Publication: 10/27/2022 Last Publication: 11/24/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker

NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0139

To Whom It May Concern: On 9/1/2022 10:41:00 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: KEITH HOYT AND DIANE HOYT

Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/24/2021

Recording Date of DOT: 12/1/2021

Reception No. of DOT: 2021133229

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $415,871.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $413,770.06

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 12, BLOCK 1, STONEGATE FILING NO. 1B. AS SHOWN ON MAP RECORDED JULY 2, 1986 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 8611812, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 10263 Travertine Pl, 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, December

21, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 10/27/2022

Last Publication: 11/24/2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/1/2022

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

ALISON L. BERRY

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

Attorney File #: 22-028232

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2022-0139

First Publication: 10/27/2022 Last Publication: 11/24/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0121

To Whom It May Concern: On 8/9/2022 10:33:00

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: Lue E. Carmichael-Collins

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Regis tration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Ennkar Inc, Its Successors and Assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PHH Mortgage Corporation Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/2/2020

Recording Date of DOT: 6/12/2020 Reception No. of DOT: 2020051043 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $825,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $403,958.43

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 61, BLOCK 4, CLARKE FARMS SUBDIVI SION FILING NO. 6B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 10620 Clarke Farms Dr, Parker, CO 80134-9148

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, November 30, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 10/6/2022

Last Publication: 11/3/2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 8/9/2022

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

the indebtedness is: ILENE DELL'ACQUA Colorado Registration #: 31755 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122

Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-22-938169-LL

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2022-0121

First Publication: 10/6/2022 Last Publication: 11/3/2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0122

To Whom It May Concern: On 8/17/2022 4:15:00 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: ROGER BARTLETT

Original Beneficiary: FRANCES FITZGERALD

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FRANCES FITZGERALD

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/13/2022

Recording Date of DOT: 5/4/2022

Reception No. of DOT: 2022032287

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $150,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $150,000.00

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 pursuant to the Settlement Agreement

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 30, VILLAGES OF PARKER FILING NO. 22, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO **SCRIVENER’S AFFIDAVIT DATED JUNE 24, 2022, RECORDED ON JUNE 27, 2022 AT RECEPTION NO. 2022045107 TO CORRECT LEGAL DESCRIPTION.

Which has the address of: 11346 South Lost Creek Circle, Parker, CO 80138

The Deed of Trust was modified by a document recorded in Douglas County on 7/28/2022, Re ception number 2022051945. Reason modified and any other modifications: to correct the date of Settlement Agreement in DOT..

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 10/13/2022

Last Publication: 11/10/2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 8/18/2022

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

K. JAMIE BUECHLER

Colorado Registration #: 30906 999 18TH STREET, SUITE 1230-S , DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (720) 381-0045 Fax #: (720) 381-0382

Attorney File #: 11346LOSTCREEK

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

Legal Notice No. 2022-0122

First Publication: 10/13/2022

Last Publication: 11/10/2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WILM INGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST I

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grew a lot throughout the process. I’ve loved honing our live sound as we wrote these songs; all the iterations feel like they bring a lot of different dimensions to each song.

-Does the album have a particular theme or idea that you wanted explore over its tracks?

ET: It very much feels like the expanse of the album runs parallel to a lifespan.

TC: This album is designed to be relatable and an aspect of something being relatable is about its ability to go into detail. This album feels like it is about a specific time in someone’s life, but the details are different for every listener.

RD: I think there’s an idea of changing the ground you’re on and feeling mostly the same. All of the songs are set in really specific places, but the sentiment contained in them has common threads.

-All three members of Blankslate identify as queer - does releasing this album have any special meaning at a time when LGBTQ+ rights are under constant attack?

ET: A lot of the representation for queer people in most scenes, including music, is very one-brand, linear, arche typal, so it always feels really exciting to plant new seeds of iterations of queerness and how that can exist.

TC: The fact that queer bands these days don’t need to exist only at queer spaces. We show up at a lot of heteronormative shows and

don’t really feel out of place. It’s more of a broad reach compared to how it maybe used to be, and that feels like a really cool way to provide representation.

-What do you hope album listeners come away with?

TC: I hope the album offers a comfort for people. The best thing ever that could come out of this album is if people create their own stories out of it that they can come back to and feel themselves in.

Listen to the album, find upcoming performances and more at https://www.blankslateband.com/.

Author’s note: Dunn is a journalist at Colorado Community Media newspapers.

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0134

To Whom It May Concern: On 8/23/2022 12:49:00

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: Lydia E. McArthur and Dennis R. McArthur

Original Beneficiary: Equity Direct Mortgage Corp.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-8

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/1/2005

Recording Date of DOT: 6/16/2005

Reception No. of DOT: 2005054437

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $276,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $261,904.36

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERID IAN, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, 1280 FEET, MORE OR LESS, EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER, AND THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED IN BOOK 177 AT PAGE 454; THENCE EAST 1397 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH WEST ¼; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ 343.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 28 MINUTES WEST A DISTANCE OF 886.8 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES 16 MINUTES WEST A DISTANCE OF 224.5 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF PONDEROSA CIRCLE; THENCE FOLLOWING THE CURVE OF SAID ROAD 335 FEET; MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID ROAD WHICH IS THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED

IN BOOK 177 AT PAGE 454; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID TRACT 386.5 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, INFOR MATION NOTE: THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN BOOK 177 AT PAGE 454 IS AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN NING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 10 MINUTES WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID QUARTER A DISTANCE OF 420 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 28 MINUTES EAST A DISTANCE IF 1126.3 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD, AS SHOWN BY THE DEED RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY; THENCE NORTH 78 DEGREES 35 MINUTES EAST 157.5 FEET ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID COUNTY ROAD TO A POINT WHICH CONSTITUTES THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE TRACT BEING CONVEYED; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID QUARTER SECTION, TO THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID QUARTER SEC TION, WHICH CONSTITUES THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THIS TRACT, THENCE WEST ALONG SAID NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID QUARTER SECTION A DISTANCE OF 1280 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLO RADO

Which has the address of: 7331 E. Ponderosa Circle, Parker, CO 80138

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 10/20/2022

Last Publication: 11/17/2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/23/2022

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of

the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

ILENE DELL'ACQUA

Colorado Registration #: 31755 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-22-942045-LL

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2022-0134 First Publication: 10/20/2022 Last Publication: 11/17/2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #033-22 PRINTING and STATIONERY

The Purchasing Division of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible quali fied companies for the provision of the purchase of Printing and Stationery, for all County Depart ments/Offices, on an as-needed basis.

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

IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electroni cally, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

Bid responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 033-22, Print ing and Stationery” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 3:00pm on Thursday, December 1, 2022 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder.

Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to

Misc. Private Legals

Public Notice

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

/s/ David Gill Douglas County Treasurer

Legal Notice No.

Notice

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

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

MICHAEL D KADOLPH - OCCUPANTJERICHO HOLDINGS LLCJERRY P GRIFFIN

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 7th day of November 2019 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to OHAD BUKAI the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit:

LOT 14 NIGHTHAWK HILLS 1 TOTAL ACRE AGE 5.17 AM/L

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

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

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

/s/ David Gill Douglas County Treasurer

Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-6607434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.