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Parker approves downtown development deal

Town invests $57M

BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Revitalizing downtown Parker continues to move forward as the town council voted 5-1 on Nov. 7 to approve a massive development agreement with Confluence Companies. The agreement involves the town selling six parcels of land that currently sit vacant along the downtown corridor.

As part of the deal, the council agreed to give Confluence, headquartered in Golden, $57.3 million in incentives over 30 years through property tax, sales tax sharebacks and public improvement fees.

Weldy Feazell, the director of the Parker Urban Renewal Authority, broke down the details of the agreement, which she described as a win-win for the town to turn a corner

with the My Mainstreet project, a community effort to encourage the right growth in the right places downtown.

Feazell said the town has tried to sell the six parcels of land since 2018, with multiple deals falling through. Confluence Companies, she said, provides the best chance to make progress.

However, Feazell said the deal could not go through without public investment. Hiring a third-party financial firm to run a variety of scenarios to see what is needed from the town to make the deal finanically feasible.

According to the GAP analysis, consultants concluded that the revitalization project is not financially feasible without public investment, recommending a financial gap combination of property tax, sales tax shareback, public improvement fees and general investment.

Councilmember Cheryl Poage said

while she is not against growth and progress, she took issue with how the process came to a vote. Poage said the council was made aware of the more than $50 million financial commitment on Oct. 31, with the public being told on Nov. 3.

Poage stressed there has been a lack of transparency with the public and moved to delay the final vote until January. Just before voting on her motion, the town’s legal staff warned council members that the deal had to be approved on Nov. 7 or it would become null and void.

Poage’s motion to delay failed 5-1.

After nearly three hours of discussion. Poage voted against the measure to approve the final development agreement, stressing again the public deserved more communication and citizens should vote on such a massive development.

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Project will widen U.S. 85, improve transportation

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In the largest construction contract in Douglas County’s history, a new project is underway on a section of U.S. 85, also known as Santa Fe Drive, from Highlands Ranch Parkway to C-470. Construction began on Oct. 3.

The project, which is predicted to take three years to complete, will widen the highway from four to six lanes at this segment. In addition, the project includes intersection enhancements, multimodal improvements and business access changes, according to the project’s webpage.

The roadway “historically has

always been a pretty important highway,” said Douglas County Public Works Director Janet Herman. “And what we’ve realized over the last five, six years is that with the increase in development and employment growth in that area, 85 needs to be widened.”

School board lays out legislative priorities

Local control, parent choice are on short list

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Discussion from Douglas County School Board members indicates they will underscore the importance of local control and school and parent choice in any upcoming legislation on education.

At the Nov. 1 board workshop, the school board went through its legislative priorities, which were last updated in 2020, to adjust them ahead of lawmakers returning to the statehouse next year.

Before getting into specific areas of possible legislation, the board’s priorities document includes language to express the importance of leaving decisions about schools to local school boards, per the state constitution.

Board member Mike Peterson said he wanted to re-emphasize local control of public schools and the district’s support for school choice and a variety of educational opportunities.

“I think school choice is something we can really pride ourselves on and then recommit to choice for parents and support local control and honoring school choice,” he said.

Peterson also advocated for legislation that reinforces the role of parents in their childrens’ education, giving examples of curriculum transparency and opt-outs.

“It would be around supporting legislation that respects and supports parents’ values, beliefs and making it clear that parents have a right to make decisions regarding their childrens’ education in accordance with their personal faith, family upbringing, things like that,” he said.

Board members David Ray and Elizabeth Hanson said they’d like the language to focus on the partnership between parents and schools.

“I would suggest that we expand

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Task force seeks Thanksgiving meal donations

The Parker Task Force is asking for the community’s help in making the Thanksgiving holiday brighter for local families in need. The food bank is seeking donations of holiday food baskets so that families may prepare Thanksgiving meals in their homes.

Food baskets should feed a family of four to six people and contain a complete Thanksgiving meal: frozen turkey, chicken broth, canned green beans, butter stuffing, canned cream of mushroom soup, gravy packets or jars, canned fruit pie, potatoes (5-pound bags), sweet These baskets (or boxes) may be dropped off at the Parker Task Force building at 19105 Longs Way between 9 a.m. and noon on the following days prior to Thanksgiving: Friday Nov. 11, Saturday Nov. 12, Tuesday Nov. 15, Wednesday, Nov. 16, Friday Nov. 18, and Saturday, Nov. 19.

The meals will be distributed on Sunday Nov. 20.

The food bank is also seeking monetary donations in any amount. Steve Budnack, Chairman of the Parker Task Force said, “The holiday season is a vital time to raise money for all non-profits. Any additional funds collected during Thanksgiving will be used to help provide limited financial assistance to prevent eviction or

utility shut-off through the winter months.”

Checks made payable to the Parker Task Force (memo: Thanksgiving) may be mailed to the Parker Task Force, 19105 Longs Way, Parker. You may also make a Thanksgiving contribution using PayPal through the Parker Task Force website, www.parkertaskforce.org.

The Task Force can also use gift cards from local grocery stores. These are used to purchase perishable food for the food bank, for example, milk, eggs, cheese, meat and produce.

If you would like more information about the Thanksgiving efforts, call the Parker Task Force at 303-841-3460 or send an email to foodbank@parkertaskforce.org.

Get help with winter heating cost

Douglas County residents who need help with winter heating costs may apply for energy assistance through the State of Colorado’s Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP).

The program is seasonal, and help is available from Nov. 1 through April 30. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3Uf2GtG.

Conduct business online

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Connecting with seniors in Douglas County

Douglas County Sheriff Senior Resource Deputy Ryan Falkner, has been working to connect with the senior community. According the sheriff’s department Facebook post, Falkner has jumped into his new assignment headfirst by spending a lot of time visiting with seniors at various events and locations around the county. Falkner is leading the

program for seniors who are not as connected online to get information about scams and crimerelated information. Taking the old-fashioned approach, Falkner is hosting face-to-face events. For seniors with scam information or questions, call Falkner at 303663-7748, or email at rfalkner@ dcsheriff.net.

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As the associate pastor of a church in Englewood and a chaplain at UCHealth, Ben Mann — who is non-binary — is working to make religion more accepting to the LGBTQ+ community.

A non-binary pastor and hospital chaplain hopes to open minds

BY ALISON BERG, JEREMY MOORE ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

Ben Mann doesn’t fit the typical mold of a Protestant pastor.

Mann, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, wears high-heeled shoes and makeup. Their altar sits beneath a transgender Pride flag and they’re surrounded by rainbows.

For many, being both non-binary and a pastor could conflict. But for Mann, the two identities complete each other.

“As queer people, I think we have a unique view of the world and the ability to question and wonder and hold strength within ourselves when we offer that power to one another,” Mann said. “I think that makes us an interesting element to society.”

Mann is the associate pastor at Mayflower Congregational Church in Englewood and a chaplain at UCHealth on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Their role at the church is typical for a pastor — deliver sermons from the Bible with context for modern life. At the hospital, Mann works with patients of various faiths to bring comfort to them during what are often traumatic circumstances.

“People come to the hospital and are instantly vulnerable,” Mann said. “We strip them down, we tell them where to lay and what to do. We instantly start poking and prodding them and that can be a really inhumane experience.”

“I find, as a chaplain, I get to inject a lot of humanity into a person and a family’s experience,” Mann added.

Mann grew up in a conservative, religious household in Oklahoma. Though they often struggled to see their place as a queer person in the Christian church, Mann never lost their faith. Lessons from Jesus Christ’s teachings are still a core part of their belief system, but Mann no longer identifies with the word “Christian,” as they do not like the rise of alt-right Christianity in recent years and the way the religion has been weaponized.

“I find the term ‘Christian,’ to be highly problematic, only because of the brand in my country that it’s taken on,” Mann explained. “I

think it’s almost an understatement to say that we see the repercussions of an Evangelical Christianity that are so pervasive, and I think that speaks to the underlying tensions where we see Christianity being used as a weapon to hurt people.”

In its purest form, Mann believes Christianity can serve the most marginalized people and bring communities together, but the faith has lost sight of its roots, they said.

“The loudest voices get to claim what they believe that term to mean,” Mann said of the word ‘Christian.’ “I think there’s a correction of the narrative. Being smart and savvy with our narrative, breaking out of traditions that no longer serve people.”

Little data exists on how many LGBTQ+ community members are represented in the clergy, but a Pew Research Center study from 2014 found more churches are accepting LGBTQ+ people and moving away from teachings about homosexuality being a sin that were once a staple of many Christian sects.

As progressive churches continue to put themselves on the map, Mann hopes LGBTQ+ people who were once harmed by Christianity can find a place for the good parts of religion in their hearts.

“There’s a deep hunger in our culture to understand spirit and to understand self,” Mann said. “There are answers, there are opportunities to grow, and I hope the trauma from their past won’t prevent them from growing.”

Mann also believes LGBTQ+ people have a unique outlook of the world due to the difficulties they often face.

“I think queer people have a wonderful opportunity to be leaders in so many different facets of culture, including inside and outside of faith communities and other places,” Mann said. “I think we have a unique view of the world and the ability to question and wonder and hold strength within ourselves when we offer that power to one another.”

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.

County O ces Closed Nov. 11

Douglas County offices will be closed on Friday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Many county services are available at DoItOnlineDouglas.com

2022 State of the County Nov. 16 Watch Live

The Board of Douglas County Commissioners invites you to join them virtually on Nov. 16 at noon to recognize all that has been achieved this year through remarkable partnerships. The Board will also announce and recognize recipients of the County’s $68.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. Watch at douglas.co.us/state-of-the-county

Drive US 85?

Construction to widen the road between Highlands Ranch Parkway and C-470 is underway. Please expect delays and watch for crews. Sign up for updates so you know what to expect. Visit douglas.co.us and search for Subscribe Now and choose US 85 construction.

E-recycling: Saturday, Nov. 19

Douglas County residents may dispose of unwanted electronics free of charge at Techno Rescue, 3251 Lewiston St. in Aurora, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and occasional Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proof of residency is required. For a list of acceptable items, Saturday drop-off dates and more, visit douglas.co.us and search Electronics Recycling.

Need a flu shot?

The Castle Pines Vaccine Center, located in the old Safeway building near I-25 and Castle Pines Parkway, is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome however appointments are recommended. Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are available. For more information visit douglas.co.us and search for Vaccines

What’s happening with your County government?

Our commitment to open and transparent government includes online posting of information about public meetings at which the business of government is conducted. To view public meeting agendas, participate in-person or remotely, or watch select meetings via live stream, visit douglas.co.us and search for Business Meetings / Public Hearings.

Douglas County offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Many county services are available at DoItOnlineDouglas.com

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BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

During a Nov. 7 public hearing, business owners, real estate professionals and residents voiced a variety of opinions and concerns with the now-approved agreement to allow Confluence Companies to develop downtown Parker.

In a 5-1 vote, the Parker Town Council approved a development agreement with Confluence Companies to buy six parcels of land downtown, which will be turned into a variety of mixed-use development projects, including up to 520 residential units, office space, restaurants

T.J. Sullivan, president of the Parker Chamber of Commerce, said in representing about 450 official members, the chamber supports the

Sullivan said downtown Parker needs more private commercial businesses and residential development on the parcels currently

“We need a dynamic, daytime economy,” Sullivan said. “Right now we have nowhere for our businesses to go and grow. We have a town full of entrepreneurs and they need a place to allow their dreams to take

Other business owners said

Parker Chamber President T.J. Sullivan voiced support for the ongoing downtown development plans.

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increased daytime traffic is vital to survival and Confluence Compa nies can make that happen.

In the agreement with Conflu ence, the town agreed to sell six parcels along the downtown cor ridor.

While business owners expressed support, many citizens spoke against the process of approving the agreement and how much traf fic the major revitalization project could add.

One resident, particularly angry about the Pine Curve portion of the development, asked when construc tion on that parcel would start, stat ing by then she would put her home up for sale and leave town.

In the past, residents fought against development on the 24-acre lot known as Pine Curve. To ad dress past resident concerns, town officials said Confluence will be required to install a buffer.

Plans for Pine Curve, according to the development agreement, include a variety of two- and fourstory buildings that could include up to 154 apartment and residential units and up to 34,000 square feet of commercial and retail space.

Albert Thompson, a 28-year resi dent, said he doesn’t like the plan being approved before any traffic studies, especially if more apart ments and residential units are included in the plan.

Thompson and other residents also voiced concern with the amount of information provided

to the public ahead of the Nov. 7 approval meeting. According to Councilmember Cheryl Poage, the council learned about the $57 mil lion in public investment required for the agreement on Oct. 31. The information was made available to the public on Nov. 3.

Longtime resident Joy Overbeck said there is a lot she likes about the project, but disagreed with pay ing the development a lot of money in incentives to make sure they reach a 17% return on investment.

“This is not a sale contract,” she said. “This is just a giveaway.”

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the language in this because I think we need to talk about the partner ship more than who has control of education because it really is a partnership,” Ray said. “A partner ship should value that a parent should be able to raise their child in the way they want to. A partner ship should value choice for how the child is being educated.”

Peterson agreed that the language could be combined to support par ents’ role in the partnership.

Another suggestion Peterson made during the discussion was to broaden one of the listed priori ties about reducing gun violence, while also supporting legislation that would encourage partnerships between law enforcement agencies and school districts to respond to school shootings, including train ing, response preparedness and information sharing.

“When we talk about reducing gun violence in our schools, as one director, I might reword that to pro moting a safe environment and not just looking at one specific issue,” he said.

The board agreed to encourage that any educational legislation up for consideration be fully funded, and also highlighted educational programs they supported, such as financial literacy and teen vaping prevention. Hanson also requested the board encourage legislators to fund educational programming around the dangers of fentanyl.

“I think it would be very benefi

cial to add fentanyl (education) in somewhere,” she said. “I think there will be opportunities for statewide education and I would like to advocate for a movement toward that at the state level.”

Another priority reiterates the recruitment and retention chal lenges the district sees trying to hire teachers and the need for more pathways to become an educator and expanding current opportuni ties.

“I think it would be very relevant, given the current national shortage of teachers, to include something that highlights the challenges we’re facing and somehow tie it neatly in to the state having high expecta tions for performance and it sure would be fantastic if they could pay our teachers to make those expecta tions more realistic,” Hanson said.

Board members encouraged leg islation to support balanced testing requirements that allow for ac countability, while not creating an overwhelming demand on instruc tional time, as well as acknowledg ing testing fatigue.

Other legislative priorities the board listed were support for op portunities and learning programs for all students, regardless of abil ity, as well as urging legislators to resolve issues with the Colorado School Finance Act. Peterson spe cifically called out the budget sta bilization factor, which allows the state to withhold a portion of the required annual school funding.

The board will continue the discussion and vote on adopting the priorities at its Nov. 15 meeting. Once approved, the priorities are shared with state legislators.

‘Right now we have nowhere for our businesses to go and grow. We have a town full of entrepreneurs and they need a place to allow their dreams to take shape.’

T.J. Sullivan, president of the Parker Chamber of Commerce

Feazell stressed that taxes and fees do not come from current business owners or residents. Instead, the fees are all associated with the success of the property. As the land is developed and more businesses open and residents move in, more sales and property taxes will be generated to fund the project.

Confluence earned a reputation for leading downtown revitalization projects. Confluence is credited for changing the makeup of Castle Rock’s downtown with multiple mixed-use development projects that combined residential construction with the addition of retail, restaurant and office space.

On Nov. 7, Tony DeSimone, the founding member of Confluence, said his company will create a mixed-use development plan that will be unique to Parker and not just follow the same steps as Castle Rock.

To develop the six parcels of land, DeSimone estimated it would take up to 10 years and a commitment from his company of about $300 million.

The six parcels, including Pine Curve and space near the PACE Center, had an estimated value of nearly $17 million. The parcels and development plans for each include:

The property adjacent to the schoolhouse, .34 acres. The parcel will be developed into a 10,000-square-foot multistory

development with retail and office space. 19801 E. Mainstreet, a lot at the corner of Victorian Drive and East Mainstreet, .9 acres. The space in front of PACE Center, 1.4 acres. The parcel will be developed into a 28,000-square-foot multistory development with retail and commercial space. East Main — The area west of Discovery Park and the library, 4.1 acres. The parcel will be a mixed-use, multistory development containing 19,000 square feet of commercial retail space; 300 multiple-family dwelling units. Pine Curve — A large lot at the end of Mainstreet, 24 acres. The land will be developed into a mixture of two and four-story buildings that could include 154 apartment units, a 10acre park and an open buffer from the Parker Vista neighborhood. Parker garage — Confluence will develop up to a four-story garage that will replace the current parking options at the PACE center.

Currently, Feazell said the vacant land collects zero tax dollars but the potential for more tax revenue as development moves forward would benefit the town.

To protect the town’s interest, the town’s legal team told council members there is an established schedule and standards Confluence will have to meet as the process moves forward. If Confluence fails to meet the standards, the town will get the land back.

Site plans and traffic studies have not yet been submitted. With the development agreement approval, designs and more definitive plans for each parcel will start being submitted next year.

Veteran talks military service, medical experience

Now at Centennial ER

BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When Alex Sutherland was growing up in Philadelphia, he only had movies and the media to shape his perception of the military — that is, until he joined the U.S. Army as part of his journey to become a doctor.

Now a Centennial resident and emergency room physician at Centennial Hospital, Veterans Day, observed on Nov. 11, holds a special meaning.

“For me, it’s a reminder and a time to reach out to friends,” Sutherland said. “I don’t think I realized what, really, what people went through in the military until getting into it, and then what — how important it actually is.”

Combining medicine and the military Sutherland started out wanting to do sports medicine, specifically working as a physical therapist, because he was an athlete and thought it would be a good option.

However, during his undergraduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh, he did some rotations in physical therapy and discovered he didn’t enjoy it as much as he thought he would.

“So, I just decided to go into medicine, because I love science, I like working with people, and that was that,” he said.

Due to how expensive medical school is, Sutherland went through a program called the Health Professions Scholarship Program, which he said is like ROTC for medical school. As part of the program, he joined the U.S. Army to pay for schooling.

“I loved doing military-like things as a kid, you know, making forts and going on expeditions out in the woods,” he said. “So, it seemed like a perfect opportunity to save a lot of money and do something I would enjoy.”

Coming from a non-military family, Sutherland said his family didn’t know what to expect.

“I think they were a little con-

cerned about preconceived notions of the military and such, but they were supportive and happy for me,” he said.

He officially joined the U.S. Army in 1999 and was brought in as a reservist. While he was doing the traditional medical school training at the University of Pittsburgh, he also had military training and courses.

“When I first went to officer basic, which was in 1999, I met people that were just like me,” he said. “People I’m still friends with today. They’re some of the best people and best friends that I’ve had.”

Sutherland liked the action of the emergency room, he said, as well as being able to help people who were in distress.

Once he finished medical school, he started residency near Seattle in 2002 and went on to active duty.

Sutherland remained there until 2005. He was stationed at Fort Carson in Colorado where he worked in a family ER, serving mostly military families.

Deployment to Iraq

After working at Fort Carson for just over a year, Sutherland was deployed to Iraq for 16 months in 2007.

“I knew that we would be deployed. It was in the middle of the second Iraq War, and so it wasn’t a question of if, it was a question of when and where and how long,” Sutherland said.

Sutherland said he was scared, fearing he wouldn’t be able to do the job he needed to.

“I didn’t even really know what I needed to do, honestly,” he said.

“But I quickly realized that my training was sufficient and that I knew what to do, and that the people around me were in the same boat. We were all learning together and functioning as a single unit.”

One of the hardest parts was leaving his son, who was two months old at the time.

“That was probably the worst part, missing the family,” he said.

“Otherwise, it’s almost easier. Life’s almost easier being deployed, because there’s only — you only have

Alex Sutherland works as an emergency room physician at Centennial Hospital. Image taken Nov. 2.

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The project will cost a total of $108 million, with significant funding from several partners including the Denver Regional Council of Governments, local developers and the Colorado Department of Transportation. The contractor for the project is Kraemer North America.

Douglas County’s financial contribution to the project comes from the Transportation Infrastructure Fund and the Road Sales

and Use Tax Fund, both of which exist because of voter-approved sales tax initiatives, according to the county.

The Colorado Department of Transportation is also providing construction management support for the project. According to a statement from the department, the US 85 project is an example of its strong partnership with Douglas County to improve transportation.

In addition to the widening, the section of the highway will be completely reconstructed with new asphalt, Herman said. Several intersections will be changed to

partial continuous flow intersections, a design that helps improve efficiency and increase capacity, according to the county’s website. Herman also said several business access points will be adjusted to only allow right turns in and out to improve safety.

To enhance multimodal transportation, a 10-foot multi-use trail will be added to the east side of the highway and two underpasses for pedestrians and bikes will be added for the C-470 Trail and the High Line Canal Trail, Herman said.

According to the website, the project will also include other

improvements such as bus stop enhancements, raised medians, a new closed storm sewer system and the replacement and widening of the bridge that carries U.S. 85 over C-470.

“With the project, our goal was to basically provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation network,” Herman said.

Over the course of the project, travelers can expect lane closures and some full closures of parts of the highway, Herman said. The county is advising alternate routes and recommends that travelers sign up for email updates regarding trail, ramp and lane closures.

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State and county o cials recently celebrated the o cial start of the U.S. Highway 85 widening project.

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takeaways from Polis’ latest budget proposal

2023-24 budget unveiled

BY JESSE PAUL THE COLORADO SUN

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis unveiled his fiscal year 2023-24 budget proposal on Nov. 2 as constitutionally required, warning that the legislature will have little money available for new spending when it reconvenes in January and that the state needs to beef up its reserves given the strong possibility of a national economic downturn.

“There’s very little room in this budget for new programs,” Polis told reporters during a news conference at the governor’s mansion in downtown Denver. “We need to maintain strong reserves, more than ever before, in the face of global economic uncertainty. Otherwise, the legislature will be in a position to make major slashes to the budget should a recession occur.”

The proposal — which focused on public safety and affordable housing but doesn’t continue all of the government fee relief adopted by lawmakers this year — comes a week before the Democrat hopes to win reelection to another four-year term. Polling indicates he’s headed toward victory.

The $40 billion-plus budget plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, will be presented to the legislature in the coming weeks, which will decide how much — or how little — of the governor’s wishes to pursue. If Republicans win back power in the Colorado General Assembly — it’s possible they secure a majority in the Senate — the likelihood of state lawmakers going along with Polis’ proposal will be greatly diminished.

Here are six big takeaways from Polis’ plan:

A $2.2 billion rainy day fund

The governor’s proposal calls for setting aside 15% of the state’s budget, or $2.17 billion, as a reserve that can be used as a rainy day fund.

“We don’t recommend record reserves for fun,” Polis said. “We recommend record reserves because of great global (economic) uncertainty. There’s a risk of greater uncertainty and we need to prepare for that. Not always a fun thing to do, but it’s a fiscally prudent and a sound thing to do.”

The legislature’s Joint Budget Committee, a bipartisan panel that drafts the state budget, was told in September by nonpartisan legisla-

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tive staff and the governor’s office that the risk of a recession is high. The JBC was also informed that it’s facing an inflationary budget crunch and that it may have less than $100 million to allocate to new programs next year not because of limited cash flow but because of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights cap on government growth and spending.

TABOR, the 1992 constitutional amendment passed by Colorado voters, limits increases in govern ment growth and spending each year to the rates of inflation and population growth. But the infla tion rate used to determine the cap comes from the previous calendar year, or six months before the start of each fiscal year.

The TABOR cap for the 202223 fiscal year, which began July 1, was set using a 3.5% inflation rate when the inflation rate in the 2021 calendar year in the DenverAurora-Lakewood area is more like 8%. While the 2023-24 fiscal year TABOR cap will reflect that higher rate, it only builds off the TABOR cap set using the 3.5% rate.

Given high inflation rates, some JBC members have complained that the TABOR cap is lagging and thus constraining the budget, a problem that compounds over time as inflation keeps rising. There is interest among lawmakers in de coupling inflation from the TABOR cap formula, but Polis said Tuesday he wasn’t aware of such a push and thus couldn’t comment on it.

“I would really recommend that if legislators have ideas for new programs, they offset them by eliminating or reducing (existing) programs,” Polis said Tuesday. “If legislators from both sides of the aisle have ideas we can work with them to find potential offsets if they can show that their ideas will drive success more for the state of Colorado.”

The legislature this year spent $45 million to delay implementa tion of a new, 2-cent-per-gallon fee on gasoline purchases enacted through a measure championed by Polis and Democrats at the Capitol in 2021. The bill raised more than $5 billion over 11 years for trans portation projects.

The governor and Democrats used the $45 million to pause the fee until April. Polis’ budget proposal unveiled Tuesday didn’t include money to keep it going beyond then. (The fee is set to go up to 3 cents per gallon in July.)

Polis said Tuesday that he’s “very open” to extending the gas fee delay.

“I think what we, as well as the legislature, will want to see is

where are gas prices,” he said. “We’re very open to any and all the relief that the legislature is willing to consider. And we have some time before the legislative session to look into that.”

Colorado businesses are required to begin charging a 10-cent fee on plastic and paper bags starting in January. The governor’s proposal didn’t include any relief for that new charge.

Polis’ plan does call for setting aside $8 million to continue mak ing it nearly free for people to start businesses in Colorado, as well as to reduce background check fees for people becoming licensed child care providers or trying to expand a child care business.

More K-12 dollars, but college tuition would go up

The governor’s budget proposal calls for a $705 million increase in K-12 education funding, which would represent a 3% reduction in the budget-stabilization factor, the Great Recession-era deficit owed to Colorado schools.

The spending would represent an increase in the state’s average perpupil funding by $861.

“We need future (tax revenue) forecasts and to see what the money is,” he said, “but we would be hopeful that with this budget we would be able to do an additional buy down (of the deficit) the follow ing fiscal year.”

When it comes to higher educa tion, Polis is recommending the legislature spend $86 million. That would lead to a tuition increase at state-run institutions of about 4%.

The governor also wants the legislature to spend $6 million to extend an initiative offering chil dren free sessions with a mental health care provider, known as the “I Matter” program.

State employees

The governor’s budget proposal calls for a 5% raise for all state employees, with targeted base pay increases for workers at agencies that are struggling to recruit work ers.

“Department of Corrections, our 24/7 facilities, State Patrol, we have significant increases in the 10% to 15% range,” the governor said.

The budget specifically calls for $7.3 million to boost state trooper pay.

Affordable housing and public safety

The governor wants the legisla ture to spend $42.1 on public safety, specifically aimed at combating car theft and recruiting and retaining officers.

The proposal calls for spending $12.6 million over two years to boost car theft-prevention technol ogy and support task forces and prosecutors in areas of the state

where car theft has been particu larly bad. More than $5 million would go under the governor’s plan to bolster the state’s investigative capacity, including through the cre ation of two new Colorado Bureau of Investigations units that would have an emphasis on fentanyl investigations and for an expansion of the state’s toxicology lab.

The governor also wants to spend $38.3 million on wildfire prevention and response, including $13.8 mil lion on bolstering seasonal aerial resources and to purchase a second firefighting helicopter for the state, as well as $3.2 million to boost the state’s fire investigations capability.

Polis wants the legislature to spend $15 million on public-private affordable housing projects, includ ing a plan to build 80 affordable housing units on state-owned land near Vail.

TABOR refunds

In this Nov. 3, 2015, file photo, the gold-covered dome on the state Capitol shines in the late afternoon sun in downtown Denver. (David Zalubowski, AP Photo, File)

It’s possible that the legislature will have a lot of money in excess of the TABOR cap to refund to taxpayers again this year. That’s where the money came from for those $750 or $1,500 checks you re ceived in the mail in recent weeks.

Legislative Council Staff expects revenue above the TABOR cap to be $3.63 billion in the current 2022-23 fiscal year, while the governor’s Of fice of State Planning and Budget ing expects the cap to be exceeded by $1.9 billion in the current fiscal year.

The governor’s budget proposal Tuesday did not include plans for how to refund that money.

If the legislature doesn’t act, the money would first be refunded by reimbursing local governments for property tax exemptions for se niors and disabled veterans. Then, if there’s still TABOR surplus, the state income tax rate would be tem porarily slashed. Finally, if there’s still money to be refunded, it would be distributed through checks to taxpayers based on six income tiers, with higher earners getting a larger refund and lower earners getting a smaller refund.

The legislature and Polis last year changed the final refund mecha nism to make the checks flat — $750 for single filers and $1,500 for joint filers. Polis didn’t commit to trying to pass that change again should there be enough TABOR surplus this fiscal year or next for checks to be sent out.

“My priority would be to reduce the income tax rate,” he said Nov. 2.

The governor now has to present his budget to the JBC on Nov. 15. Amendments to his proposal are due to the committee Jan. 2.

The next economic and tax rev enue forecasts will be presented to the JBC by the governor’s office and nonpartisan staff Dec. 20.

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Lone Tree council discusses short-term rentals

Council considering new restrictions

BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In an effort to minimize the impacts of short-term rentals in the community, the Lone Tree City Council is considering new regulations including limiting overnight parking and the maximum number of permitted occupants.

Discussions of what to regulate are ongoing, as the city council has not formally voted on anything. However, during the council’s Nov. 1 study session, staff presented proposals that council members seemed to favor.

City Attorney Linda Michow said the main goals of the short-term rental regulations are to retain the residential character of neighborhoods, create affordable options to allow residents to stay in their

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to worry about yourself and your job and your unit.”

Sutherland said there wasn’t much to do except work, workout, eat, sleep and spend time with others. He thinks it can be harder for families, as they’re left with one less person and with worries.

“They’re worried about you there, getting killed or injured or not being able to communicate directly,” he said. “We might be in more direct danger, but it doesn’t feel that way necessarily. Well, at least it didn’t for me as a doctor.”

Sutherland, an Army Major, spent the vast majority of the time at the 31st Combat Support Hospital stationed in Baghdad at a base called Camp Cropper, serving as an ER director.

Sutherland and another military doctor had to go to an Iraqi hospital to do lectures for the Iraqi doctors on how to treat injuries commonly seen in the military setting, he said.

The experience was eye-opening, Sutherland said. It made him look at the local depth of what the military was doing and imagine what it would be like if that combat was happening in a community in the U.S.

“I don’t think most people can imagine what it would be like to have to worry about their children being blown up in the real, actual real-world setting. And then having the invaders come and teaching your doctors how to deal with it,” he said. “It was a strange experience.”

Sutherland said his time in Iraq had different compartments to it.

“It was great times when I just got to hang out with friends, and there was other times when I got to see really horrible things and really felt guilty being there to some degree, but also glad that I had the opportunity to be part of it to help,” he said.

Through his experience, he said he realized how hard it is to make such a huge organization operate, as well as “how much sacrifice that all these people that are volunteers go through and have to deal with in order to defend the country.”

“Overall, I think it just gave me a better perspective on the opportunities and the lifestyle that we have in this country,” he said. “It really helped me get in better physical shape and better — just became a better, independent, confident doctor, and hopefully a better person.”

Continuing to serve others

When Sutherland finished his active duty time and returned home in 2008, he said it felt a little weird, especially seeing how much his son had grown over 16 months.

“It was hard, a little, to transition back to all these things that we worry about from day-to-day — bills, job, money, school,” he said. “A lot of these things that we worry about on a day-to-day basis are not that important.”

homes, minimize the impact of short-term rentals on other residents and keep regulations simple with complaint-based enforcement.

City staff are preparing drafts for two ordinances for council to consider — a licensing and a zoning ordinance, Michow explained.

The zoning ordinance would state short-term rentals are allowed on any residentially-zoned property, subject to proper licensing by the city, she said.

Proposed licensing program

“We would require a separate licensing program in addition to a business license, a sales tax license and so on. And that would be under the city clerk’s office,” Michow said.

Obtaining a short-term rental license would require an application, she said.

One of the proposed application requirements is the identification

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Sutherland took a few months off before returning to his work as an emergency room doctor, working at a civilian ER at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo.

He said he didn’t have a lot of problems processing what he saw during his time in the military because a lot of ER training is, itself, traumatic.

“Being in that environment, it wasn’t a significant change. And luckily, I didn’t have any friends that were killed or see people that I knew that were killed,” he said.

For veterans who have gone through that experience, Sutherland said he thinks it’s very hard for them to relate to others when they get back.

“There’s (an) extreme amount of guilt involved in people who live,” he said.

Sutherland believes if all citizens were required to do time in the military, they would better understand and it would make the country stronger, he said.

“Throughout my experience, as a civilian, people that I met that were ex-military as well are still, I believe, some of the most reliable and efficient doctors,” he said, explaining his military experience gave him more confidence and competence as a doctor.

In May, after working in Pueblo for 14 years, Sutherland came to work in the ER at Centennial Hospital.

In light of Veterans Day, Sutherland said, “What I would like is for people to take a moment and try to envision themselves in the situations that the military is put into, different soldiers, and imagine what that would be like for them.”

“Try to reach out to organizations that help veterans and understand that a lot of these people really sacrificed not just their lives, but sometimes the ones that are still alive are the ones that are in much worse shape,” he said.

Sutherland said he sometimes thinks “thank you” to those who served and died before him.

“This is a country that’s based on freedom and democracy,” he said. “We’re all part of the same team.”

Lone Tree City Attorney Linda Michow presenting to Lone Tree City Council on Nov. 1.

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of an “authorized agent” who can address any concerns which may arise, she said.

This person must be located within 50 miles of the licensed short-term rental and accessible within two hours of contact or outreach from a city official or city staff person, Michow said.

“We thought that was important for any particular noise or other complaints being generated from the licensed premises,” Michow said.

Other application requirements include the applicant submitting proof of lawful possession, like a deed, having liability insurance and submitting an affidavit stating they are the primary residential property owner and requiring them to attest to certain things, she said.

“Consistent with other licensing regulations, we’re proposing the term of a license fee adhere with annual renewal,” she said. “Along with that, we would also offer suspension and revocation opportunities if the licensed premises or the owner isn’t operating the short-term rental in compliance with local, state and/or any federal laws.”

The applicant would have to pay a licensing fee and remit sales and lodging tax, she said.

The city council also agreed with the staff’s proposal to restrict shortterm rentals to primary residence only, as well as setting the limitation of one rental per dwelling.

Onsite and occupant limitations

Proposed onsite operational requirements include compliance with building, electrical and fire codes, Michow said.

“We are also proposing a maximum number of occupants,” she said. “Seems like the majority view is two persons per bedrooms in the home, excluding children of some age.”

For example, a four-bedroom house would be permitted to accommodate eight adults, as well as children under a certain age, she said.

Mayor Jackie Millet agreed with setting a maximum number of occupants for short-term rentals at two persons per bedroom and proposed to exclude children under the age of 5, to which other council members agreed.

“We’ve heard these horror stories of houses being rented and they’re putting people in every, you know — bedrooms and in living rooms and dining rooms are converted into bedrooms, and there’s a big pool in the backyard and it’s a party house,” Millet said. “So that’s what we want to deal with.”

The proposed regulations say the

city is authorized and entitled to inspect the premises for compliance with operational requirements, Michow said.

Millet said the city does not plan to inspect all properties, and it would be complaint-driven.

“I just want to clarify it’s not our intention to proactively go out and inspect every one of these properties,” she said.

The city would also require people with short-term rentals who are advertising on a public network like Airbnb to include a city license number, Michow said.

If a person does not operate in conformance with the regulations and licensing requirements, their license could either be not renewed, revoked or suspended.

Parking limitations

The proposed ordinance included limiting on-street parking to two spaces, Michow said, but people can have any number of cars parked on the property premises.

Mayor Pro Tem Wynne Shaw asked how the policy would work, given she’s heard of some limitations in implementing these kinds of parking restrictions and other Lone Tree residents may have more than two cars parked on the street.

“I think the question of enforcement may be challenging in terms of the on-street parking requirements. And again, this is going to be complaint-based,” Michow said.

Councilmember Cathie Frazzini said she’d agree to limiting parking to two on-street spaces if it’s regarding overnight parking, to which Millet agreed.

Large gatherings

Michow asked council whether the city should pursue prohibiting “large gatherings” and events at short-term rentals, prompting some discussion about if such a step was necessary.

Frazzini said she thinks it would be difficult to create the right criteria for such a restriction.

Millet said part of the short-term rental license is complying with the ordinance, which states a prohibited act of short-term rentals is disturbing the peace.

Michow said if there were multiple nuisance calls made to the police regarding a short-term rental, such as noise complaint calls, then the city could schedule a show-cause hearing on whether the person’s license should be suspended or not renewed.

“I think there is a way that we are addressing that — through the licensing, renewal, suspension and revocation procedures which are already included within the general business and licensing provisions,” Michow said in regards to the large gatherings.

The city council agreed, and there-

fore, did not ask for a restriction to be put in the ordinance.

Millet said council will have to be careful of situations where residents opposed to short-term rentals may make nuisance complaints for no reason.

“We can’t say something like, ‘Oh, you have two complaints, we’re pulling your license,’” Millet said.

Rather, a show-cause hearing would be scheduled, allowing for the opportunity for the police to share what they saw and if there were regulation violations at the property.

Reasons for the regulations

Millet said some residents have asked the city council to put shortterm rental ordinances in place because there have been some “bad actors.”

“I think we are trying to get ahead of it a little bit, be proactive in just setting up some ground rules so the person living next door to the shortterm rental every weekend isn’t dealing with party noise,” she said.

Frazzini said she views short-term rentals as similar to hotel stays, explaining they mimic vacations and parties, as compared to long-term rentals.

“There’s just a real dramatic difference between what that means to the property and people surrounding the property,” she said.

Building off Frazzini’s comment, Michow said she thinks the city is also trying to create a level playing field for other commercial lodging places already abiding by set rules and regulations.

“It is, in a way, to discourage a lot of short-term rentals and to promote longer term rentals and the

character of the residential neighborhood,” Michow said.

Next steps

Based on the city council discussion and direction, Michow said city staff will revise the two drafted ordinances.

Afterwards, staff will coordinate a public referral period of about 30 days to do some outreach, Michow said.

Michow expects there will be a planning commission hearing around December or January to make recommendations regarding the zoning ordinance.

Then, the city council will likely be able to formally consider adopting the proposed ordinances around February or March, she said.

“What I know for sure is it’s probably going to change at some point, but I think it’s a good place to start,” Millet said.

The view of Lone Tree homes from Blu s Regional Park and Trail on Oct. 21.

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Thank a veteran

Each year we celebrate Veterans Day on Nov. 11, but the appreciation we should be showing service men and women goes so far beyond one day. These men and women did not just serve our country in a military compacity. Many of these men and women also work hard to make communities nationwide better.

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These men and women can often be found participating in volunteer opportunities and clubs to donate time and skills and to raise funds for a variety of community improvements such as scholarships and betterment.

Every year, as I meet more veterans in my personal and professional life, I am always proud of the dedication these men and women show to the towns they live and the country they love.

Veterans are some of the country’s most dedicated citizens. They carry a heavy burden, especially those who have been in war, and they oftentimes still want to help others.

One of the veterans I often pay tribute to this time of year is my own dad. I have written in this space before that while I am in my 40s and he is in his 70s, it is only recently that I have gotten to know and understand him a lot better.

He served in Vietnam, serving aboard a helicopter with the sole purpose of landing and picking up wounded American soldiers. Serving as a gunner on that aircraft could not have been easy. The things he must have seen. One can only imagine.

It was only last year that he told me that is what he did in the war. In a more recent conversation, I asked him what it was like coming home. He talked about the anger of a nation toward a controversial war and the soldiers who had fought in it.

He talked about the stress of not always being supported for one of the toughest things he would ever do in his life. When I asked how he dealt with it emotionally, he looked me straight in the eyes and said, “You didn’t. You just learned to bury it inside and move on with life.”

The sadness I felt in the moment was strong — knowing that when my dad was a young adult, he saw things no one should have to see, and then was told by society to bury it and forget about it.

I respect that my dad buried it. He and my mom raised me and my brothers. He worked hard. My work ethic definitely comes from him.

But what might have happened if he talked about the experience, got it out in the open and dealt with it? Would he have been different as we grew up?

Did we take something from him and other soldiers by not helping them focus and address it?

As a journalist, I have sat down with many veterans and active military over the years. I have interviewed a general, young soldiers and older. I am always honored when they are willing to open up to me about what they gained and lost in service.

During the Iraq War, I will never forget a young soldier in his 20s telling me that he lost more friends in his young adult life than he had fingers. I told his story and to this day think about the strength it took for him to sit and talk to me that hour that day.

Our veterans are honored members of our community and I hope we can thank them more than just one day a year.

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There is no doubt that almost universally we have all heard the statement, “Our actions speak louder than our words.” It’s almost as if it is a given, a truth that cannot be debated. The supporting statementis , “What we do speaks so loudly that others can’t hear what we are saying.” Again, for the past many centuries, it would be hard to dispute this as something other than fact.

If we were to take a contrarian view in the world we live in today, I would suggest that maybe the enormity of words has fi nally usurped the actions of the people. What do I mean by this? In today’s world it is so much easier to hide behind our words when we can simply post, tweet, text or email, and although we may be challenged or trolled, we are not really held accountable. We can go on the attack, and then we can pretty much hide.

Standing up for our beliefs is an action, but it doesn’t have to be a violent or argumentative act. Instead, sometimes we fi nd ourselves getting into a verbal arm-wrestling match through back-andforth rhetoric that only fans the fl ame of discord. Even with all the information shared with families, through the news and through social media, we still have more verbal bullying taking place, written and spoken, that unfortunately can lead to tragic consequences.

What if we truly got back to where our actions really did our speaking? What if more of us stood up to the bullies where

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others fi nd themselves defenseless or unable to? What if our actions spoke so loudly that the goodness in our hearts triumphed over the pervasive evil that seems to be growing in our communities? An evil that doesn’t have to exist. An evil driven by polarization of belief systems whether they be social, political or theological.

We are facing crisis and words coming at us from every angle. Yet instead of fi nding the solution by coming together, we become further separated because we would rather fi ght and fi ght dirty than listen and try to understand, working toward a solution. We have a border crisis, fentanyl crisis, infl ation crisis, violent crime crisis, education crisis, police crisis, teacher crisis, nursing crisis, physician crisis, fi rst responder crisis, recession crisis, energy crisis, society crisis, divisive crisis, faith crisis, employment crisis, and yet instead of us all stepping up to try and take action to bring us closer, the words we choose and socialize with only drive us further apart.

So, which is speaking louder today, our actions or our words? Those words we hide behind via texts, posts and emails?

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

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What does that really mean?

Ihad that dream again.

I was shopping for my son in a children’s clothing store. As I looked through the different racks, thinking about which items he would want or need, I suddenly realized there was no point, because my son was dead.

To love my children

on me because I’ve been mulling a question over in my mind for a few days now.

What does it really mean to love your

encourage them to make choices I see as healthy? What is reasonable to prevent them from making choices I see as dangerous? And which ones are borderline abusive?

I’m suspicious of anyone who begins an answer to these questions with the words,

“It’s simple, you just… .”

Countless times I’ve heard, “just love them” from media, on the playground and from friends and

And does loving my kids mean I am at their beck and call, even when I don’t want to be?

Using the L-word doesn’t teach me what to do.

Because it’s not simple. Parenting is anything but simple. It’s a delicate balance that requires constant selfreflection, intense self-awareness and continuing education.

But my dream/nightmare this week taught me something:

Each time I found something in his size that I thought he’d like and went to pull it off the rack, I stopped myself because it was only then that I remembered that my son died (he was dead in the dream, not in real life). Then I’d somehow forget he died and keep shopping. But every time I pulled a piece of clothing from the rack, I’d have that sudden shock of remembrance happen over and over again. After going through this cycle five or so times, I eventually resigned myself to a seat by the changing rooms in the back of the store and sobbed uncontrollably.

But I am so wary of this phrase when there’s so much harm and abuse done in the name of “love.”

As parents, we spank our children

We shame their food choices in the

We shame them for being gay out of

We argue and show immense disappointment when they leave the faith, we taught them out of “love.”

From my own experience, my response to any questioning of my parenting techniques has always been because I “love” them.

But as I self-reflect, that’s not exactly true.

When I yell, it’s because I have no more patience for their behavior. I don’t care about best practices to get them to stop, I just want them to stop. That’s not love, it’s control.

When I constantly demean what they find as funny, it’s not because I love them, it’s because I’m embarrassed by them.

At the end of the day, if I end up being one of the unlucky parents who has to bury her child, what will I regret? What can I do today that will help soothe the bitterness of that loss?

These new questions have become my north star in managing how to “love” my children.

sobbed uncontrollably.

Then I woke up.

It was the middle of the night. I knew my son was alive and well, but I still felt the intense emotion of losing him. I would never get back to sleep while being so emotional so I decided to do what I would wish I could do if he died - I crept into his room, climbed into his bed and snuggled next to him while gently laying my hand on his back. It felt so good to hear his strong breath and feel his warmth. The reassurance that he was alive and with me was finally what lulled me to sleep.

This dream had a profound impact

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Those words we hide behind that deface public property? Or is it our action or inaction to do what is right, even in the face of confl ict and adversity?

Look, I have family and friends who are on all sides of the spectrum around these problems. Some are on very extreme sides and others are centrists. And for me, I may even be accused of having my words speaking louder than my actions as I write this column each week. Yet, my action is actually writing this column with the intent of urging us all to fi nd common ground and a middle that makes us better together.

There will be no victory where one side completely convinces the other side that their way is right, this will never happen. However, we can get closer and simply agree to disagree more often. What can

We criticize their every move out of “love.”

We pressure them to get good grades, practice their sport or instrument out of “love.”

But we also protect them from unhealthy friends… or don’t, out of “love.”

We monitor their media use… or don’t, out of “love.”

We make them go to school… or don’t, out of “love.”

We keep them from drugs and alcohol... or teach them how to use them, out of “love.”

We get them vaccinated… or don’t, out of “love.”

What tactics are reasonable to

happen is that our actions of love, kindness, justice, mercy, gentleness, generosity, understanding, cooperation, unity and togetherness prove that we are still the United States of America, and that we stand better together than we do when we stand apart.

How about you? Are your words or actions speaking louder these days? Knowing that this column will absolutely rub some the wrong way, at least initially, my hope is that my intended actions and my words lead us all to a better place. I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when our actions and words speak so loudly that they call us all together, it really will be a better than good life.

Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries.

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When I refuse to be happy with any grade less than an “A,” it’s not love, it’s my ego.

And then there are many, many times where I just need a nap. So, whatever keeps them safe and quiet is what they’ll get, whether it’s healthy or not.

No matter their choices, no matter their mistakes, at the end of every day, I will put all of my frustrations behind me, and I will cherish them. I will hold them with my arms and with my eyes and “will” them to feel my joy for them simply existing.

At the end of the day, I will err on celebrating how far they’ve come rather than how far they must go.

Stacey Carruth is a mother of four who lives in Arapahoe County.

Celebrating Native American Indian Heritage Month in November is a

Indigenous people year-round

BY ELICIA HESSELGRAVE SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

The Denver area today is a hub for Native Americans.

It was approximately between 1945 and 1965 when Native Americans found Denver to be a desirable place to find work, said Cheryl Crazy Bull, president of the Denver-based American Indian College Fund. This time period is known as the Relocation and Termination period, when Native Americans were removed from reservations and relocated to urban areas, Crazy Bull said.

Awareness of the plight of Native American communities rose in the 1960s and `70s, and this included concern for the lack of representation and visibility of tribal members in every corner of American life, Crazy Bull said.

“We saw a desire in Native American communities to create pathways for more people in public to see us,” Crazy Bull said. “Native American Heritage Month and Indigenous Peoples’ Day emerged out of a desire for that kind of visibility.”

In 1990, President George H. W. Bush established Native American Indian Heritage Month, which is celebrated every November.

“Native American Indian Heritage Month is a focused educational time,” Crazy Bull said.

‘Our own way of knowing the world’ Crazy Bull grew up in South Dakota and takes pride in being a citizen of the Sicangu Lakota nation, part of the Seven Council Fires. Each of the Council Fires is made up of individual tribal bands, based on kinship, dialect and geographic proximity.

“Indigenous people have our own way of knowing the world and our own knowledge system focusing on kinship and relationships,” Crazy Bull said. “We believe in generosity and industriousness, and being responsible in our actions and the gifts that people bring to us in their talent.”

How to celebrate Native American — Heritage Month

The American Indian College Fund offers a number of ways to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. It begins with Indige-Bration, an exclusive virtual concert. The celebration continues with a month-long Facebook challenge that includes a Walk and Learn event, an instructional

A Native American dancer performs during the American Indian College Fund’s Indigenous culinary event on June 15.

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social dance video, book clubs, watch parties and panels. Crazy Bull will cap the celebration month with a live discussion.

Recognizing Native Americans during Thanksgiving

“A lot of people have come to learn that the history behind Thanksgiving dinner (and) the stories we learned in school, are not exactly correct,” said NancyJo Houk, chief marketing and development officer for the American Indian College Fund. “I think it’s wonderful that people are starting to hear and understand that the truth behind the story of Thanksgiving isn’t what we all thought that it was.”

Houk said there are ways to celebrate the holiday while also honoring Native Americans. She suggests reciting a land recognition or incorporating a traditional native dish to the meal.

The college fund also provides resources of accurate history to share and discuss during the meal.

Beyond Native American Heritage Month

The idea is that Indigenous people will be honored beyond the month of November. That starts with research and self-education, Crazy Bull said. Her suggestions include taking advantage of opportunities to meet people of different cultures at social gatherings, work or club meetings. She said to also pay close attention to how Native American people are represented in schools, and take note of historical references in coursework to ensure there is representation of Indigenous peoples, Crazy Bull said.

Additionally, the Front Range boasts many nonprofits that serve Indigenous communities across the U.S. that people can learn more about. For example, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society on the University of Colorado-Denver campus and the American Indian Academy of Denver. And, there’s the Native American Rights Fund based in Boulder and Longmont’s First Nations Development Institute.

There’s also the American Indian Academy of Denver, a free charter school focused on student-driven STEAM curriculum that was established to support Native American and Latinx students.

It provides a “learning in an environment where children get a lot of opportunity to honor their Indigenious community,” Crazy Bull said.

Also in Denver, the city and county’s Commission of Indian Affairs “strives to support visibility of Native people in Denver, and also legislation,” Crazy Bull said, adding that “Colorado itself has passed some laws that

were really important, like banning mascots, (and) legislation supporting tuition support of members of tribes.”

For the arts, Crazy Bull points to the North American Indian Cultures exhibition hall at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and the Denver Art Museum’s Indigenous Arts of North America gallery. Both offer opportunities to experience Native American culture any time of the year.

Another resource is the NativeLands app, which helps people discover what lands were the traditional homes of specific Indengous peoples.

Other suggestions to celebrate and honor Native Americans include learning how to cook traditional native foods and supporting Native American-owned businesses, such as Denver’s own Tocabe, an American Indian eatery. There are also volunteer opportunities with organizations such as the Denver Indian Resource Center, the Denver Indian Center or Spirit of the Sun.

“In the U.S., there’s this practice of trying to celebrate diversity in framed ways, so Native American Heritage Month is an example of that social practice of drawing attention to groups of people by setting aside time for them to be recognized,”

Crazy Bull said. “But we are here everyday. And we view Native American Heritage Month as just an opportunity to showcase the different accomplishments and different challenges Native Americans face.”

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ming pool.” (I think a fifth spirit hung out on the third floor, but we didn’t have a story.)

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Carol Roberts shared a perfect Halloween tale on Oct. 28 with residents at the age-restricted apartment community Vita in Littleton — an account of her time spent in an old white house in Chanute, a town in southwest Kansas, where she had several ghosts as housemates when she moved there in 2010.

Built in 1904-06, the house was named Sally Ann. Roberts said it contained 6,778 square feet on three floors — plus a basement with a bowling alley and an outside swimming pool.

Roberts’ parents were in a nursing home and she thought she’d buy an older house in the town and restore it while living in it.

“There were five ghosts: a man and a boy had been killed in the back yard when a tree fell on them. A girl who had worked for a previous owner remained as a ghost upstairs and a little girl had drowned in the swim-

Roberts said she consulted a spiritualist after she moved to Littleton and was told that a 100-year-old woman named Katherine (“just don’t call me Kate”) lived in the Kansas house now, but was also with her here often, very protective of Roberts. (In fact, Roberts felt certain Katherine was in the room at Vita for this meeting.)

Previously, Roberts had moved to a house where a woman had died, but didn’t pass over ... “I hired a ghost seeker,” Roberts said.

Roberts said she had lots of visitors at the old white house before she moved away in 2014.

In the Chanute house, there were wedding showers, birthday parties, class reunions, fundraisers of every kind.

She enlarged the kitchen to where it eventually had five ovens ...

She hosted a special Halloween party, where “streets were closed off and everyone helped to decorate the house. A friend gave away Cokes, guests brought candy and makings for a potluck dinner ...”

The surrounding porch was large enough to seat many guests at one time.

Her friends were sad when she sold

that house. “I had lots of visitors, didn’t lock the doors ...” A photographer wanted to return after she’d moved out ...

The next-door neighbor was the editor of the local newspaper and interested in what transpired at her house ...

“I walked out of a movie one night and heard a voice saying: `This is not

the town you should live in ...’”

She continued that feeling. Upset, she started looking at places to live after 65 and moved to Asheville, North Carolina, thinking “this is where I want to die ...”

Two years ago, Roberts moved to Vita in Littleton to be near family in the area, bringing her interests with her.

It’s ‘The Nutcracker’ season again

Colorado Ballet has opened sales for its annual performances of “The Nutcracker,” which tend to sell out, so here’s the fi rst reminder ... Last year, the company received new costumes and sets for this annual festivity — which is worth attending just to see the joyous little girls dancing their way through intermission and out the doors afterwards! Performances: Nov. 26 to Dec. 24. Tickets: $40 to $175. The balance of the season includes: “Lady of the Camelias,” Feb. 3-12, 2023; “Cinderella,” March 10-19; “Ballet Masterworks,” April 14-23. coloradoballet.org, 303-837-8888.

Own an Original Now open at the Littleton Museum: the annual “Own an Original” exhibit, which runs through December. Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (We always advocate original art for holiday gifting! Although a photo would have to bridge the gap between the holidays and exhibit closing!)

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Equinox Orchestra

Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, begins holiday programming with the Equinox Orchestra on Nov. 12, “Cherish the Ladies: A Celtic Christmas” on Nov. 27; “Sons of the Pioneers Christmas” on Dec. 1; “A Kantorei Christmas” on Dec. 8; and “Home for the Holidays” on Dec. 15. 720-509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org.

St. Andrew “Joy to the World” is an art exhibit at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University

Blvd., Highlands Ranch, through Feb. 8, 2023. Artists include: Merrie Wicks, Bobbi Shupe, Sally Van Der Camp, Ivy Delon and Peggy Dietz.

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The Paint Box Guild will exhibit works through Dec. 31 at El Meson Mexican Restaurant, 3506 W. Town Center Drive, Highlands Ranch.

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Littleton Fine Arts Guild members exhibit work at the Town Hall Arts Center’s Stanton Gallery, 2450 W. Main St., downtown Littleton.

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The idea of traveling to another planet seems closer than ever in recent years — no longer is it an idea solely left to the science fiction writers among us. And the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum is embracing this fact with the unveiling of the new Planet Pioneers Exhibition

“We’re always trying to bring in something new. Sometimes we do it ourselves and sometimes we get traveling exhibits like this one,” said Stewart Bailey, collections manager at the museum. “This exhibit focuses on space flight and what it’s like to travel to another planet and set up a colony there.”

Created by Scitech in Perth, Australia, and produced by Imagine Exhibitions, Planet Pioneers runs at Wings Over the Rockies Lowry, 7711 East Academy Blvd. in Denver, through Sunday, Jan. 8. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

According to provided information, the exhibit is made up of 17 interactive, immersive exhibits that offer potential explorers of all ages the chance to prepare for the journey to and then explore a distant planet.

“Some of the beginning exhibits allow visitors to establish who the crew members will be, what equipment to take and things like that,” Bailey said. “You have to make the proper choices when considering things like what to take with you

as part of space travel.”

Visitors can also get a taste of what it’s like to prepare for time spent on a new planet with activities like driving a 4-D Surface Exploration Vehicle, flying a virtual drone and experiencing the G-Force in a spinning capsule. And once the travelers arrive on the planet, they need to tackle the all-important tasks of finding water and oxygen and growing food.

“Some exhibits are very hands-on, some are more cerebral and this one hits people on all different levels. It’s a really well-designed exhibit,” Bailey said. “It’s particularly timely with all the renewed interest in space exploration.”

The exhibit’s arrival at Wings Over the Rockies couldn’t be more perfectly timed and will be a great way to spend a day during the holidays. And while it will undoubtedly entertain all visitors, the hope is it also inspires the next generation of travelers.

“We want people to understand that space exploration is open to everybody and that everyone has something to contribute to the future of space flight,” Bailey said.

“It’s exciting, because the generation coming through the exhibit today are the ones who may be going to places like Mars.”

seum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, co-produced by the U.S. Space and Rocket Center and Flying Fish. dmns.org, 303-3706000. Ticketed. Parking.

Tickets and more information are available at wingsmuseum.org.

Peace at all costs in Wheat Ridge’s ‘Lysistrata’

Do you ever just stop and think how astounding it is that many of the works we have from ancient Greek times still hold meaning millennia after they were originally written? Those universal truths are just what will be explored in Mellisa Taylor’s production of Aristophanes’ “Lysistrata.”

The classic play runs at the Wheat Ridge Theatre Company Playhouse, 5455 W. 38th. Ave., through Sunday, Nov. 20. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.

For those unfamiliar, the show focuses on the Greek women’s efforts to stop their husbands constantly going off to fight in some war by refusing to sleep with them until peace talks are held.

Visit https://wheatridgetheatre. com/ for information and tickets.

A new perspective on creative map-making

PlatteForum — an arts, youth development, and artist-in-residence program — is hosting a new fall exhibit by Jennifer Maravillas-Bell, who has been in residence at the gallery’s ArtLab since early September.

Collected Perspectives: Cartography, Belonging, Place and Identity will be on display at the PlatteForum Annex Gallery, 3575 Ringsby Court, Unit 103 in Denver,

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According to provided information, Collected Perspectives explores map-making through a social justice lens. Maravillas-Bell is from Brooklyn, New York, but is now based in Denver and as part of the work’s creative process has been walking the streets in the area, collecting debris and putting it into concrete shapes that match each block.

Information on the exhibit and gallery can be found at https://platteforum.org/.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Son Little at the Bluebird Theater

One of the many great things about R&B music is how eclectic the genre is — there’s an approach to soul music that will appeal to practically any listener. Take the music made by Philadelphia’s Son Little, who since 2014 has been releasing music that owes as much to classic Motown sounds as it does to electronica. It’s easy to see why he has recorded with artists ranging from Mavis Staples and RJD2.

In support of his latest album, this year’s “Like Neptune,” Son Little will be performing at the Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver, at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12. He’ll be joined by openers Moorea Masa & The Mood.

Get tickets at www.axs.com.

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

Curious Theatre

“Franklinland” by Lloyd Suh premiers at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St. Denver. Free parking, tickets: curioustheatre.org, 303-6230524. Plays through Dec. 10. Modern, comic take on the American Revolution. Suh’s play “The Chinese Lady” just appeared at Denver Center Theatre Company.

Englewood Arts Presents

Brahms Piano Quartet in G Minor will be performed at Englewood Arts Presents: Nov. 12 afternoon concert at Hampden Hall in Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, with Yi Xhao, violin, Sofi a Basile, viola; Seoyoen Min, cello; and Madoka Asari, piano. Tickets: $30/$25, englewoodarts.org.

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Miners Alley Theater, 1224 Washington Ave. in Golden, announces its 2023 season: “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” Jan. 27-March 5; “I Hate Hamlet” March 31-April 25; “The Oldest Boy: A Play in Three Ceremonies” May 19 to June 11; “Avenue Q, the Musical” Aug. 11-Sept. 17; “The Cherry Orchard” Aug. 13-Nov. 5; “A Christmas Story,” Nov. 24-Dec. 31. 303-935-3044. Good news! See minersalley.com.

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Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” by Alan Menken Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, with book by Linda Woolverton, will play Nov. 25 to Dec. 31 at the Arvada Center. Directed by Kenny Moten, with music direction by Jordan Ortman. Tickets: 720-8987200, arvadacenter.org. Fine family holiday outing!

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Colorado to follow Q3 national growth

The politics of inflation

BY TAMARA CHUANG THE COLORADO SUN

Feeling more productive lately? You aren’t alone. The nation had an increase in pro duction of goods and services over the summer that offset de clines from earlier in the year. It swung into positive economic territory, according to the fed eral agency that measures the nation’s economic growth.

Gross domestic product grew 0.6% in the third quarter or an annualized 2.6%, according to the estimate from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. That’s thanks to the U.S. up ping trade by increasing oil exports while consumers spent more on health care and other services though at a slower pace than before. The federal government raised defense spending. Wages were up.

But you may not have even noticed that growth, which was adjusted for inflation. Eco nomic sentiment was mixed because not everything grew.

Residential investment fell 26.4%, with investment in non residential buildings declining 15.3%. The Associated Builders and Contractors calls it “the calm before the storm.”

While there is still plenty of uncertainty, Colorado is likely to see a similar growth in GDP, said Brian Lewandowski, exec utive director of the Business Research Division at the Leeds School of Business, Univer sity of Colorado. They’ve been tracking Colorado’s GDP since 2005, and Colorado’s economic change has been very similar to the nation’s.

“Colorado directionally moved with the U.S. 86% of the quarters (up or down),” Lewandowski said in an email. “I do expect Colorado’s GDP to be up in Q3, and I expected the growth to exceed the nation.”

He also charted 17 years of GDP data for The Colorado Sun, comparing quarterly changes by the state and U.S.:

“Our job growth and income growth has been outperform ing,” he added.

As What’s Working readers may recall from last week’s report, Colorado continues to add jobs, even if it’s at a slower rate than earlier in the year. Historically, the state’s labor force is one of the largest it has ever been.

Income continues to rise, ac cording to monthly estimates from the U.S. Census Business Establishment Survey and state labor department. Colo rado’s average hourly pay has increased 10.9% since January 2021 to $34.43 in September. In the same period, U.S. wages have grown 8.4% to $32.46.

Area economists however have already said job growth will continue to slow in Colo rado.

“The annual employment to tals for 2022 will be deceptively stellar,” said Gary Horvath, a Denver-based economist at Cbre.co in his monthly econom ic update. “During Q1, Colo rado employment was strong and broad-based. By Q4, mini mal growth or job losses will be more common as the country moves into a recession. The slowdown will carry into 2023.”

Colorado is not without job losses

In the past two months, three companies have filed notices with the state warning that lay offs are on the way, as part of the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification.

Starry Inc., an internet pro vider, began laying off 41 work ers on Oct. 21 due to “changes in its business,” according to the notice sent to Colorado De partment of Labor and Employ ment. The company said the cuts are at its Centennial office on Arapahoe Street. Starry ear lier told shareholders it would cut half of its workforce “to conserve capital,” or 508 jobs, reported FierceWireless.

• Chord Energy, the result of Denver’s Whiting Petroleum Corp and Houston’s Oasis Petroleum merger in July, will lay off 104 workers in Decem

ber due to its decision to close the office at 1700 Lincoln St. in Denver.

• Planterra, a plant-protein food maker owned by JBS, is closing its corporate office in Lafayette and manufacturing plant it opened in Denver less than a year ago, The Denver Business Journal reported. Ap proximately 121 employees will lose their jobs after meatpacker JBS decided to end its foray into plant protein. The layoffs are expected to be completed in December, according to its WARN letter.

Colorado inflation gets political

Inflation has become a politi cal issue, which I tackled in a story earlier this week. It inves tigated the data behind one candidate’s claim that Colorado has the nation’s highest infla tion rate, at 16%. The number came from a Republican com mittee report that looked at the 21 months since President Joe Biden took office. It also put Colorado in an eight-way tie with Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming for the highest infla tion over that period.

But the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracks infla tion via the consumer price index, does not track the rate by each state. It doesn’t have the budget to be that detailed, apparently. Instead, BLS tracks inflation by subregion — and that includes splitting up the U.S. into nine census divisions or by 23 metro areas. The Re publican report used the nine census divisions.

In checking with area econo mists on how they calculate the Colorado rate, they lean toward the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood rate, which is one of the 23 metro areas where more detail is provided.

“In Colorado we can rely on the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood CPI, but for states like Utah and Wyoming they may have to defer to regional or census division CPI,” said Ryan Ged ney, senior economist with the state Department of Labor and

Employment. “To the best of my knowledge, there are no real substitutes for state-level measures of inflation.”

By using the Denver inflation rates since January 2021 and calculating the index change through September 2022, area inflation came in at 13.25%. That put the region near the middle of the pack of 23. It was also slightly higher than the U.S. inflation rate of 13.18%.

Ultimately, though, prices are higher now than a year ago.

The BLS calculated that the Denver area’s inflation rate had slowed to 7.7% in September, which is still up from a year ago.

Nabbing that statewide rate will always prove to be tricky.

Lewandowski, with CU’s Leeds Business School, said he, too, uses the Denver rate for pro jections. However, he added, “What is difficult, though, is (that) many of our mountain resort communities are likely experiencing higher prices and price changes, but they aren’t reflected in the Denver esti mates.”

Personal inflation

Colorado State University economist Phyllis Resnick said everyone has a unique inflation rate because we buy different things. Some people traveled less this year because of higher gas prices, but others may not have driven anyway. Some stopped eating meat to save money at the grocery store, but vegetarians didn’t. The New York Times built a personal inflation calculator last spring. While it hasn’t been updated, it provides users a sense of how your inflation rate differs from a neighbor’s.

This story is from The Colo rado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

Local Rotary donates 1,000 pounds of hygiene products to nonprofit

Increased demand continues

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Just over 1,000 pounds of toothbrushes, toilet paper, diapers, soap and other hygiene products will help local nonprofit Integrated Family Community Services help thousands of monthly visitors thanks to the latest efforts of the Denver Metro South Rotary Club.

The relatively new Rotary club partnered with Integrated Family Community Services (IFCS) to host a donation drive for hygiene products in October, collecting donation bags that were dropped off at about 300 homes in Highlands Ranch golf club neighborhood.

Mindy Waite, a founding member of the Denver Metro South Rotary chapter, said the group focused on hygiene items because it’s one of Integrated Family Community Services’ top needs.

“It’s not as hard for (IFCS) to get food, so we decided to do hygiene products this round,” Waite said.

Families and individuals using Colorado’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or food stamps, can’t use that money for non-edible items, which can lead to high demand for hygiene products, explained Todd McPherson, director of development for Integrated

Family Community Services.

“A lot of times hygiene products, basic cleaning supplies, those sort of things go to the wayside,” McPherson said. “We’ve tried to be more deliberate in letting people know that (donating hygiene items) is an option.”

McPherson said IFCS serves more than 6,000 people each month from all across the state and roughly 1,000 people each month are unhoused and don’t have access to stable food and hygiene supplies. With inflation on the rise, a broader group of people are seeking food, hygiene items and

other essentials at IFCS, he said.

According to the Consumer Price Index, the cost of food in the Denver area in September was up around 12% more than the same time last year.

“The big change we’re seeing (at IFCS) is brand new people,” McPherson said. “The demand and number of people we serve is pretty consistent, but we’re always surprised everyday to see the numbers of people who are coming to us for the very first time.”

Currently, IFCS is providing visitors prepackaged boxes of essential goods in a drive-thru style

service, but McPherson said the nonprofit is planning to return to a market style service, where people can shop for their own items. When that transition happens, he imagines demand will increase as people have more access to the available options, he said.

McPherson said the efforts of the Rotary club are crucial to the organization, especially since its not immune to the impacts of inflation either. On average, IFCS spends $30,000 per month on groceries.

“When people go out of their way to volunteer, coordinate and transfer all the goods, it means a lot to us,” he said. “Volunteers are just incredibly important to what we do.”

The hygiene drive is the latest successful partnership between the two organizations. Last October, Waite said the Denver Metro South group collected 2,500 pounds of food for IFCS.

With a goal of 10 service projects per year, Waite said the group will continue to partner with IFCS, as well as other local nonprofits and community service organizations. Next month, the Denver South Metro Rotary will be collecting Thanksgiving food for Developmental Pathways.

“What I love seeing when we’re out (volunteering) is the amazing generosity … and how much people are willing to give,” Waite said.

Members of the Denver Metro South Rotary Club donated over 1,000 pounds of hygiene and health items to Integrated Family Community Services for the group’s October project.

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Creek girls to defend state volleyball title

Bruins qualify for 5A tournament

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Defending 5A state champion Cherry Creek is one of six south metro girls volleyball teams to qualify for the 5A state tournament.

The Bruins defeated Erie 3-1 and blanked Castle View 3-0 on Nov. 5 to win the Region 8 state qualifying tournament and earn a repeat ticket into the state tournament.

Cherry Creek will take an 18-7 record into the Denver Coliseum for the 5A state meet, which is scheduled for Nov. 10-12.

“It’s always a good feeling to win but it’s more exciting this season because we didn’t know how we were going to be, since we lost a lot of our seniors,” said Creek senior Anna Van Wyk. “So I would say it’s more exciting this season because we didn’t know if we were going to get this far.”

The other south metro teams that won regional tournaments and advanced into the 12-team state bracket were Valor Christian (25-0), Mountain Vista (21-4), Rock Canyon (21-4), Chaparral (19-6) and Heritage (17-6).

“I’m excited,” said Creek coach Steve Huntingdale. “We are playing our best ball of the season, the last two weekends. Valor is definitely the top seed but after that it is kind of anybody’s game.”

Unbeaten Valor Christian was awarded the top 5A seed for the state tourney and drew a firstround bye. Mountain Vista was the second seed, Rock Canyon third and Rampart fourth and all three teams got first-round byes.

Cherry Creek will play Cherokee Trail at 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 10 in a first-round match while Chaparral will face Heritage at 11 a.m.

Lutheran (20-5) won the 4A Region 4 championship and will also be playing at the state tourney. The Lions were seeded fourth and have a first-round bye.

Van Wyk was one of the leaders for Creek in the regional tourney.

In the combined seven sets in the regionals, the 5-foot-8 setter had 11 kills, 18 digs and 32 assists in unofficial statistics.

weren’t expecting Erie to come out as strong as they did,” admitted Van Wyk. “That was a tougher match than we were expecting but it prepared us for Castle View and

well.

“At state it’s anybody’s game at this point. You’ve seen a lot of upsets this season so far, so if we go in and take care of all of our prepara-

tions, work really hard in practice, we can do really well.”

Other Creek players who did well in the regional included London Muhle, Gracie Fleming, Mae Manthe and Jaida Johnson.

Freshman QB comes through for ThunderRidge

Grizzlies take 38-10 win over Doherty

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

ThunderRidge

Freshman quarterback DJ Bordeaux gave the coach just what he was seeking and led the Grizzlies to a 38-10 first-round playoff victory over Doherty on Nov. 4 at Halftime Help Stadium.

Bordeaux replaced senior Cooper Kier as the starting quarterback and completed 19 of 30 passes for 326 yards and three TDs as ThunderRidge broke away from a 10-10

second-quarter tie with 28 unanswered points.

“I just thought we needed a change, needed a spark and a boost,” explained Nisenson. “We are really proud of DJ, not only how he played but how he prepared. His poise is really impressive.”

Kier passed for 1,398 yards and 14 touchdowns during his stint as the starter.

“Our senior quarterback has been such a good guy,” added Nisenson.

“He led us in so many big moments. He’s the reason we’re in the position were in. I know he’ll be staying ready. I just thought it was time.

DJ has a great arm and really good football sense.”

After the teams battled to the

Mae Manthe (3) of Cherry Creek receives a serve during the Bruins’ match against Castle View on Nov. 5.

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football coach Doug Nisenson was looking for a boost heading into the 5A state playoffs.

10-10 tie with 4:33 still to play in the second quarter, Bordeaux led the Grizzlies offense, which put away the game.

Gavin Olshan caught 10 passes for 173 yards and two scores, including a 53-yarder for a TD. CJ Reese gathered in the other TD pass from Bordeaux.

After the slow start, ThunderRidge’s defense was stiff. Max Hughes (11 total tackles), Kyler Pilgrim (10) and Will Fisher (nine) led the defensive effort.

ThunderRidge (10-1) will face Arapahoe (6-4) in a second-round contest.

“They are a really good team and they kind of had a slow start to the season,” said Nisenson. “We played them twice last year and came up short both times. It’s a huge opportunity for us. We have a chance

again and we’re excited about it.

“They’ve had a week to rest (because of a first-round bye). It’s great that we get to go play another week.”

In other second-round games scheduled to be played Nov. 12, topseeded Cherry Creek (8-2) is hosting Fountain Fort Carson (8-3), which upended Eaglecrest 42-14 in the opening round.

Legend (7-4) will be at second-seeded Valor Christian (8-2) while Rock Canyon (8-3) will face Columbine (9-1) in the games involving south metro teams.

Alex Martinez ran for 170 yards and three TDs in Legend’s 22-15 win over Poudre in the first round.

Rock Canyon grabbed a 23-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter and held on for a 23-20 first-round win over Cherokee Trail. Aidan Duda ran for three Rock Canyon TDs.

Mountain Vista (7-4) had four turnovers on a snowy Nov. 3 night and dropped a 20-13 decision to Rocky Mountain.

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ThunderRidge’s Richard Okuno (1) breaks loose on a 42-yard kicko return during the Nov. 4 Class 5A state playo game against Doherty. ThunderRidge won, 38-10.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Legals

Public Trustees

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

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 SECTION, WHICH CONSTITUES THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THIS TRACT, THENCE WEST ALONG SAID NORTH BOUND ARY LINE OF SAID QUARTER SECTION A DISTANCE OF 1280 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

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

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

Aurora NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0143

To Whom It May Concern: On 9/7/2022 2:54:00

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: Kimberly J. Micheloni

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/22/2019

Recording Date of DOT: 8/29/2019

Reception No. of DOT: 2019054501

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $532,460.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $525,667.06

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 18, BLOCK 2, ROCKINGHORSE SUBDIVI SION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 8686 S. Buchanan Way, Aurora, CO 80016

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 11/10/2022

Last Publication: 12/8/2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 9/7/2022

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

AMANDA FERGUSON

Colorado Registration #: 44893

355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228

Phone #: (303) 274-0155

Fax #: Attorney File #: CO11465

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

Legal Notice No. 2022-0143

First Publication: 11/10/2022

Last Publication: 12/8/2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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. 2022-0136

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

RENEE M BURKE

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 LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 4, BLOCK 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

Englewood NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0145

To Whom It May Concern: On 9/9/2022 12:45:00 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: Shane Landenberger

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Reg istration Systems, Inc. ("MERS") as nominee for The Federal Savings Bank, Its Successors and Assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/27/2015

Recording Date of DOT: 8/5/2015

Reception No. of DOT: 2015055667

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $256,777.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $225,494.77

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: UNIT B, CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 16, MERID IAN – VILLA CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON OCTOBER 7, 2005 AT RECEP TION NO. 2005096594, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE DEC

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

LARATION OF COVENANTS,

CONDITIONS

AND RESTRICTIONS OF MERIDIAN- VILLA CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON JANUARY 16, 2004 AT RECEPTION NO. 2004007079 IN SAID RECORDS.

COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLO RADO.

Which has the address of: 9778 Mayfair St., Unit B, Englewood, CO 80112

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 11/10/2022

Last Publication: 12/8/2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 9/9/2022

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-22-944053-LL

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2022-0145

First Publication: 11/10/2022

Last Publication: 12/8/2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0149

To Whom It May Concern: On 9/15/2022 11:11:00 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: TRENT JAMES ARGUELLO AND STEPHANIE ANN ARGUELLO

Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BANK OF ENGLAND, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIMORT GAGE, INC.

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/21/2010

Recording Date of DOT: 10/5/2010

Reception No. of DOT: 2010065002

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $343,292.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $363,192.22

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 10, BLOCK 3, HIDDEN RIVER SUBDIVI SION FILING NO. 12, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 11832 Horseshoe 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, January 4, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 11/10/2022

Last Publication: 12/8/2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/15/2022

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 #: 18-019683

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

Legal Notice No. 2022-0149

First Publication: 11/10/2022

Last Publication: 12/8/2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0142

To Whom It May Concern: On 9/7/2022 2:52:00 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: Kenneth D. Camp AND Vipavanee Varitchavin

Original Beneficiary: KeyBank National Association

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: KeyBank, NA, s/b/m First Niagara Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/20/2013 Recording Date of DOT: 1/28/2014 Reception No. of DOT: 2014004673

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $240,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $146,689.73

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:

SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, AND STATE OF COLORADO: LOT 4, SIERRA VISTA, FILING NUMBER 1.

Which has the address of: 12762 Sierra Circle, Parker, CO 80138

The Deed of Trust was modified by a docu ment recorded in Douglas County on 6/3/2022, Reception number 2022039945. Reason modified and any other modifications: Legal Description.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 11/10/2022

Last Publication: 12/8/2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 9/7/2022

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

AMANDA FERGUSON

Colorado Registration #: 44893 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO11485

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

Legal Notice No. 2022-0142

First Publication: 11/10/2022

Last Publication: 12/8/2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0147

To Whom It May Concern: On 9/14/2022 1:42:00 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: TIMOTHY T CRIST AND WENDY CRIST

Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/25/2010

Recording Date of DOT: 7/6/2010

Reception No. of DOT: 2010041600

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $586,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $408,707.32

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 installments of principal and interest, together with 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 70, THE VILLAGES OF PARKER FILING NO. 24-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Which has the address of: 12133 Rockdale Street, 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, January 4, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 11/10/2022

Last Publication: 12/8/2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 9/14/2022

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

DOUGLAS W. BROWN Colorado Registration #: 10429 2000 SOUTH COLORADO BOULEVARD TOWER TWO, SUITE 700, DENVER, COLORADO 80222 Phone #: (303) 329-3363 Fax #: Attorney File #: 3942-036 B

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

Legal Notice No. 2022-0147

First Publication: 11/10/2022 Last Publication: 12/8/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press 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

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice

PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID

Separate sealed bids for Traffic Signal Instal lation Project at Fairview Parkway and Grace Boulevard, Douglas County Project Number TF 2021-029, will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. This project consists of the installation of a new traf fic signal at Fairview and Grace Boulevard, the installation of fiber optic cable, the installation of bored and trenched electrical conduit. The removal and replacement of concrete pavement, removal, and replacement of concrete curb and gutter, concrete curb ramp, and associated work.

The new traffic signal poles and mast arms will be provided by Douglas County. Bid items include traffic signal components, erosion control items, aggregate base course, and pavement markings, construction surveying, topsoil, sod, and irrigation.

The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 14, 2022, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address.

Electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s re sponsibility to obtain a complete set of the Project Plans and Specifications. Douglas County will not be held responsible for misinformation received from private plan rooms.

A pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Karl Lucero, Project Manager by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, De cember 6, 2022, at the same address.

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

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

Bid responses shall be submitted in a sealed en velope plainly marked “IFB No. 041-22, Compact Track Loader/Skid Steer Rental” 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 12:00pm on Wednesday, November 23, 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 Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-6607434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No. 944185

First Publication: November 10, 2022

Last Publication: November 10, 2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice

DOUGLAS COUNTY GOVERNMENT PURCHASING DIVISION 100 THIRD STREET, SUITE 130 CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80104 TELEPHONE: 303-660-7434

INVITATION

FOR BID (IFB) #042-22

HEAVY EQUIPMENT RENTAL

The Department of Facilities, Fleet & Emergency Support Services for Douglas County Govern ment, hereinafter referred to as the County, re spectfully requests bids from responsible qualified companies for the provision of the rental of motor graders and a wheel loader, as specified.

The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB docu ments are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

Bid responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 042-22, Heavy Equipment Rental” 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 12:00pm on Wednesday, November 23, 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 Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-6607434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No. DCO109

First Publication: November 10, 2022 Last Publication: November 10, 2022

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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

DAVID

Mural will honor Chinese history, heritage in downtown Denver

BY KYLE COOKE AND JULIO SANDOVAL ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

When she was a child, Nalye Lor’s parents pleaded with her not to draw on the walls. “But here I am about to paint on a wall, so they’re super excited to see that,” said the Hmong American artist who was born and raised in Colorado.

On Oct. 31, Colorado Asian Pacific United (CAPU) announced it had selected Lor to paint a mural on the side of Denver Fire Station 4, located at 1890 Lawrence St. in downtown Denver. The mural will honor and celebrate the Chinese immigrant community in Colorado.

CAPU made the announcement on Oct. 31 for a reason — it marked 142 years since the anti-Chinese race riot of 1880 in which a white mob killed a Chinese man, Look Young, and ruined the city’s Chinatown.

For a long time, the only acknowledgement of the race riot in Denver was a

plaque located on the outside of a building at the intersection of 20th and Blake. But the plaque was inaccurate and offensive — it called the attack a “Chinese Riot,” didn’t name the victims and praised the heroism of white people — and historians and community members criticized it for years. It was finally removed earlier this year.

After the plaque was removed, CAPU announced its intention to add new historical markers, as well as murals, throughout LoDo that will more accurately describe the history and contributions of Chinese immigrants to Denver.

“While present-day Denver may not have an official Chinatown,” CAPU said in a statement, “it’s home to generations of Chinese families and entrepreneurs that contributed to tremendous growth and diversity.”

Lor’s mural will be an homage to the past and a celebration of the future.

Public Notices

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.

Five (5) copies of your bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 039-22, Liquor Concessionaire” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 11:00am, on Wednes day, November 30, 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 Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-6607434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No. 944165

First Publication: November 10, 2022

Last Publication: November 10, 2022

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) #036-22

ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES for PARKS, TRAILS & BUILDING GROUNDS

The Parks, Trails & Building Grounds Division of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from respon sible, highly-qualified, and licensed Engineers to assist the County, on an as-needed basis, with various County projects. While the Parks and Trails Division is the lead on this RFQ, there is the potential for other departments/divisions to contract for engineering services, as-needed. Individual projects/services will be discussed, negotiated, and issued as required throughout the 2023 calendar year.

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

RFQ responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “RFQ #036-22, On-Call Engineering Services for Parks, Trails & Building Grounds” prior to the due date and time. Elec tronic and/or faxed responses will not be accepted. RFQ responses will be received until 3:00 p.m., on Monday, December 5, 2022 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Responses will not be considered which are received after the time stated.

Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all responses, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said

Please direct any questions concerning this RFQ to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor at 303660-7434 or criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No. 944168

First Publication: November 10, 2022

Last Publication: November 10, 2022

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) #035-22

ON-CALL ELECTRICAL SERVICES for PARKS, TRAILS & BUILDING GROUNDS

The Parks, Trails & Building Grounds Division of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from responsible, highlyqualified, and licensed electricians to assist the County, on an as-needed basis, with various County projects. While the Parks and Trails Divi sion is the lead on this RFQ, there is the potential for other departments/divisions to contract for electrical services, as-needed. Individual projects/services will be discussed, negotiated, and issued as required throughout the 2023 calendar year.

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

RFQ responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “RFQ #035-22, On-Call Electrical Services for Parks, Trails & Building Grounds” prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed responses will not be accepted.

RFQ responses will be received until 3:00 p.m., on Monday, December 5, 2022 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Responses will not be considered which are received after the time stated.

Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all responses, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said response 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 and/or services with the successful company.

Please direct any questions concerning this RFQ to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor at 303660-7434 or criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No. 944167

First Publication: November 10, 2022

Last Publication: November 10, 2022

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

#037-22

The vibrant artwork will depict an “endless noodle” that traces the history of Chinese immigrants in America. It starts with railroad workers and ends in the modern day.

“As an Asian American, as a Hmong American, there’s a lot of history that goes unwritten or goes invisible and it just gets walked over, passed by, and it’s really important to bring that to light to show what we have built upon — to show why there are people here today and where they came from,” Lor said.

The noodle is a long-life noodle, or longevity noodle, that many people from China eat with the hopes of having a long life, Lor explained.

The mural also has silhouettes representative of people from the past — railroad workers and laundry workers — as well as people from the present.

“They are showing life before, life now, and what life

can be in the future as we move into 2023,” Lor said.

Lor will start on the mural this month, pending permit approval from the city and hopes to finish it in less than a month. She also hopes that the public passing by the mural will take time to reflect on what it means.

“I hope they really take a minute to think about history and can see what they can learn from it but also what they can change to really make a difference today

based on what’s happened in the past, and learn about different cultures and learn about different stories that are part of us and part of Denver as it is today,” Lor said.

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.

ON-CALL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES for PARKS, TRAILS & BUILDING GROUNDS

The Parks, Trails & Building Grounds Division of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from responsible and highly-qualified Landscape Architects, to assist the County, on an as-needed basis, with various County projects. While the Parks and Trails Divi sion is the lead on this RFQ, there is the potential for other departments/divisions to contract for landscape architectural services, as-needed. Individual projects/services will be discussed, negotiated, and issued as required throughout the 2023 calendar year.

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

RFQ responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “RFQ #037-22, On-Call Landscape Architectural Services for Parks, Trails & Building Grounds” prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed responses will not be accepted. RFQ responses will be received until 3:00 p.m., on Monday, December 5, 2022 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Responses will not be consid ered which are received after the time stated.

Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all responses, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said response 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 and/or services with the successful company.

Please direct any questions concerning this RFQ to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor at 303660-7434 or criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No. 944169

First Publication: November 10, 2022

Last Publication: November 10, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)

#040-22

HOT MIX ASPHALT

The Department of Public Works Operations for Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible qualified companies for the provision of the purchase of Hot Mix Asphalt, as specified.

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

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

Bid responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 040-22, Hot

Mix Asphalt” and mailed or hand-carried to the ad dress shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 11:00am on Tuesday, November 29, 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 Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-6607434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No. 944166

First Publication: November 10, 2022

Last Publication: November 10, 2022

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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. 944015

First Publication: October 27, 2022

Last Publication: November 10, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

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

To Every Person in Actual Possession or 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 - OCCUPANT

JERICHO 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.

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

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

Legal Notice No. 944016

First Publication: October 27, 2022

Last Publication: November 10, 2022

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

response 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 and/or services with the successful company.

Nalye Lor was selected to paint the mural, which will be located at 1890 Lawrence St. in downtown Denver. COURTESY PHOTO