Parker Chronicle 081023

Thomas opposes water board formation, process

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

With Douglas County’s population expected to keep growing — and many homes relying on a limited supply of water from underground aquifers — the question of how to shore up water supply in the county hangs over the area’s water providers.

Now, the county government wants to get more involved in addressing that question. But one of the county’s three elected leaders doesn’t support going down that path.

However, with two voices outweighing the dissenter, the county has put out a call for Douglas County residents to apply to serve on a new entity called the county Water Commission. at body is expected to create a plan regarding water supply and conservation, among other aspects of water in the county.

Families sue Douglas County schools over bias response

Legal filing alleges discrimination, inaction

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

ree families are suing the Douglas County School District over its response to a pattern of what is being described as racial abuse at Castle Rock Middle School and Douglas County High School.

Filed Aug. 2 in the U.S. District Court for Colorado, the complaint alleges numerous students and sta at the schools targeted four Black or biracial students with harassment, racial slurs and threats, depriving them of equal access to education.

Parents of the students led the complaint. e complaint de-

scribes experiences of the children of Lacey Ganzy, Jon and Misty Martin, and Nadarian and Alexis Clark. It lists Douglas County School District, the school board and Castle Rock Middle School

Principal John Viet as defendants.

e children are not named in the lawsuit to protect their privacy.

e complaint argues that the racial harassment of the students is a consequence of a district culture that doesn’t value educational equity, speci cally alleging School Board President Mike Peterson and board members Kaylee Winegar, Becky Myers and Christy Williams contributed to that culture.

e complaint says the district violated the Civil Rights Act and the 14th Amendment by denying equal educational opportunities to the students involved.

Instead of a speci ed amount in the lawsuit, the families are re-

questing a jury trial to determine damages owed.

“Indeed, in a glaring act of callousness, the School District and Board of Education have yet to take formal action in their entity capacities, and many individual Board Members have yet to condemn these well-documented injustices,” the complaint says. “ e indi erence of School District leaders explains how such levels of hate and racism were permitted to fester.”

In April, Ganzy and her son reported a group chat of more than 100 Castle Rock Middle School students where some allegedly used the n-word, threatened to shoot Black people, shared racist memes and spoke about bringing back the Holocaust.

Ganzy’s daughter, who was

When Commissioner Abe Laydon voiced support for creating a water commission, his colleague, George Teal, agreed.

“ e people of Douglas County do care about water resources, and they want their county commissioners involved,” Teal told Colorado Community Media.

Commissioner Lora omas opposes forming a water commission, calling it “totally unnecessary, a waste of time and e ort and money.”

“You don’t do a water commission that’s going to be no cost,” omas said. e forming of the new body comes against the backdrop of a controversial proposal to pump about 22,000 acrefeet of water per year to Douglas County from the San Luis Valley, a region of Southern Colorado. (An acre-foot is the equivalent of a one-foot-deep pool about the size of a football eld.) Renewable Water Resources is the private company that proposed the project.

Last year, Laydon joined omas in deciding not to move forward with that project while Teal continues to support it.

“Everything’s on the table as far as I’m concerned,” Teal said in early August. “We get another ve or six years of rainy summers, OK, maybe then we can start to be picky and choosy.”

Around 50 students, parents and community members gathered outside the Douglas County School District building on May 23 to protest the district’s response to reports of discrimination.

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Fishing now allowed for first time at Rueter-Hess Reservoir

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Local residents looking for a place for recreational shing now have Rueter-Hess Reservoir — near Parker and Castle Pines — as an option for the rst-ever time, Douglas County says.

Catch-and-release shing at the reservoir will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays, starting Aug. 4 and running through October.

“To maintain the vitality of the sh, a limited number of shing opportunities will be available each day the reservoir is open,” the county said in a news release.

Reservations are required and were to open online at 9 a.m. Aug. 2.

Each day that shing is open, 25 adult anglers with valid state shing licenses will be allowed to sh. ose younger than 16, who are not required by the state to have a license, are not required to register but may still sh, the news release says.

You can sh from the

shore or a paddleboard, kayak or canoe.

ere is no cost to sh at the reservoir, but the county asks that you reserve your spot ahead of time. ose planning to drive into the reservoir need a daytime parking pass, which costs $10 per vehicle.

You can register for shing and a parking pass at the same time at douglas.co.us/ rueter-hess-recreation/ reservations-rueter-hess.

e reservoir has been stocked with walleye, yellow perch, largemouth bass, wiper (striped hybrid bass), channel cat sh, black crappie and blue gill. Only arti cial lures and ies,

and barbless single hooks, are allowed, and bait is not allowed. Tackle boxes and licenses will be checked, the news release says.

ere is “no discussion at this time” on whether non-catch-and-release shing will be o ered at the reservoir in the future, said Wendy Holmes, county spokesperson.

Other water activities e reservoir remains open for non-motorized water activities including paddleboarding, canoeing and kayaking from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays into late October. Motorized or

belly boats are not allowed. (Swimming is also not allowed, Holmes said, noting that the reservoir is primarily a drinking-water source.)

Access to the reservoir is free. Again, those who want to drive and park at the reservoir need a one-day parking pass for $10 per vehicle.

New oversight of recreation

Douglas County’s elected leaders recently approved an agreement to take charge of recreation at Rueter-Hess Reservoir, in a move that the county said would allow for more access.

e change means more time for paddleboarding, canoeing and kayaking starting with this year’s water recreation season at the reservoir, now already underway.

Opportunities to enjoy the reservoir area were to expand based on the agreement by the county and the municipalities that sit near the water, providing more sta and a streamlined nancial structure for overseeing recreation.

e reservoir is a drinkingwater storage facility owned

and operated by the Parker Water and Sanitation District, the entity that provides drinking water to much of Parker and some nearby areas.

e county website describes the reservoir as a place for “history bu s, day hikers, dog walkers, watersport enthusiasts, and local anthropologists alike.”

Getting there

e reservoir area sits o Hess Road just west of Heirloom Parkway, generally between the City of Castle Pines and the Town of Parker.

It’s accessible about 4 miles east of the interchange of Interstate 25 and Castle Pines Parkway, which becomes Hess Road, or about 4 miles west of the intersection of Parker Road and Hess Road.

Construction to add a new pipeline near the reservoir is ongoing, so you may see construction tra c at the entrance, the news release says.

For more, see the county’s website at tinyurl.com/ BeforeYouGoRueterHess.

A man on a stand-up paddleboard cruises the waters of Rueter-Hess Reservoir.

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Parker police provides safe location for internet purchases and exchanges

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It’s better to be safe than sorry when it comes to meeting up with someone after purchasing or selling an item on the internet.

Not only has online shopping become more popular, but places like Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist and Nextdoor are becoming more attractive and convenient to purchase items.

“We really want to try and give people a safe place where they can complete those transactions,” said Josh Hans, spokesperson for the Parker Police Department.

e Parker Police Department dedicated a portion of their parking lot as an Internet Purchase Exchange location for the community.

e police department is located at 18600 Lincoln Meadows Pkwy.

A patrol o cer came up with the idea in 2016, which was shortly implemented.

Since then, the department likes to remind the public about the location by posting it to social media on occasion, especially when it gets closer to the holidays when online sales start to increase.

When doing online purchase exchanges, people can get scammed, ripped o , or if someone has ill intentions, can bring a weapon and

try to harm the individual.

There are also those who will have people come to their home when buying something from somewhere like a Facebook group or do a porch pickup, which is not safe, said Hans.

e exchange location reduces the opportunity of someone being a victim of theft or robbery.

Hans said a lot of people comment

that the location makes them feel better that it is there, giving them security.

“We do everything we can do to help reduce crime,” said Hans. “And reduce our community members being a victim of crime.”

e location is designated by a green sign in the parking lot of the police department near the voter ballot drop-o box. It is also in sight

of the police department.  e location is also accompanied by a live surveillance to help the police monitor the area.

Even if you don’t live near the police department and cannot make an exchange there, authorities encourage the public to nd a large parking lot and make the exchange in the daytime and when there is people around.

From left, Kara Massa, Parker Chamber of Commerce vice president of membership, stands with Katy Kollasch and Lee-Ann Hayen as they cut the ribbon for the opening of the new high school VALE, Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship. A handful of the school sta stands behind them.

New schools o er career, technical education

BY HALEY LENA AND MCKENNA HARFORD COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Douglas County School District celebrated the openings of two new campuses that expand career and technical education and non-traditional educational opportunities. e district hosted back-to back ribbon cuttings on Aug. 2 and Aug. 3 at the Legacy Campus in Lone Tree and the VALE Campus in Parker, respectively.

At the Legacy Campus, juniors and seniors from across the district will have access to programs that will

provide college credits or prepare them to enter a career, such as robotics, aviation, culinary arts and nursing.

Legacy has partnered with a number of Colorado colleges, including the University of Colorado, Metro State University and Denver University.

“If (Douglas County School District) is the engine of Douglas County, our alternative schools are the supercharger on that engine,” School Board President Mike Peterson said

Internet purchase exchange location sign in the parking lot of the Parker police Department located 18600 Lincoln Meadows Pkwy. Police aim to prevent residents from becoming victims of crime. COURTESY PARKER POLICE DEPARTMENT

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Douglas County wants to hear about needs of older adults

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

If you’re an older adult who feels like you don’t have a voice, now is your chance to tell your county government about your needs.

Douglas County’s elected leaders and other local o cials want to hear from you at “listening sessions” taking place around the county.

“Your feedback is vital to helping (the county commissioners) build policies and plan services around your needs so you can continue to live in Douglas County well into retirement,” Commissioner George Teal said in a news release. “We hope you’ll make time to join us at these listening sessions.”

During a Douglas County town hall event in March about aging well, participants identi ed the following three issues as important: resource navigation, particularly regarding property taxes; the need for affordable housing; and increased safety and security, according to the county’s website.

(“Resource navigation” is a term that means helping people connect with certain resources that are right for them. To that end, the county supports Douglas County First Call, an information and referral program with trained sta and volunteers to help people access resources throughout Douglas County. First Call can be reached at 303-6607519.)

If you want to talk to county leaders about any issues, many opportunities to speak your mind are coming up.

e county’s 2023 Older Adult Initiative includes the “listening” events and a resident survey and will culminate in a county commissioners town hall in late fall.

e feedback “will help inform decision-making of programs and

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at the VALE ribbon cutting.

For an alternative high school experience, VALE, or the Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship, will combine traditional classes with real world experience. Unlike Legacy, students enroll full-time at VALE with classes starting on Aug. 8.

VALE administrator Katy Kollasch described it as a place to allow students to have a multi-sensory learning experience with the support and partnership of local industry professionals. VALE is also much smaller than most high schools, with a sta of 18 teachers.

“We can’t wait to bring school to

services to enhance the overall well-being and quality of life of our residents,” a statement from county sta said.

e remaining listening sessions take place at the following times and locations:

• 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Aug. 10 at SECOR Cares, located at 17151 Pine Lane in Parker

• 9-10 a.m. on Aug. 16 at Parker Library, located at 20105 Mainstreet in Parker

• 1-2 p.m. on Aug. 23 at Castle Pines Library, located at 360 Village Square Lane in Castle Pines

• 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Aug. 25 at Oakwood Apartments, located at 559 Oakwood Drive in Castle Rock

• 2-3 p.m. on Aug. 31 at e Audrey Apartments, located at 9350 Dorchester St. in Highlands Ranch

• 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Sept. 6 at Roxborough Library, located at 8357 N. Rampart Range Road in the Roxborough area south of Chat eld State Park

If you need help with directions, call the county at 303-660-7400.

e Douglas County Older Adult Initiative kicked o with the county commissioners’ town hall on aging well in March. e program aims to identify the needs, challenges and opportunities faced by the county’s aging population and is supported by the county commissioners and led by Teal, according to county sta .

e executive committee consists of members from across county government and includes the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce, the Douglas County Housing Partnership, community organizations and nonpro t committee members.

To get emails from the county relevant to older adults — or about resources for the aging population — you can sign up at tinyurl.com/ DouglasCountyOlderAdults.

life for our students,” said Kollasch.

Classes will run Monday through ursday and on Fridays students will go into the community and learn through local partnerships. Students will start with volunteer work and move onto mentor experiences, internships and apprenticeships.

e goal is for students to apply for a patent, submit a work to be published or become practitioners through their Friday work based learning.

“ e substance that these kids will have starting on Tuesday is like nothing I have ever seen in 20 years in education, and they are going to be amazed,” founding principal Lee Ann Hayen said.

e district bought Legacy for $10.3 million and VALE for $5 million in 2021 and spent roughly $23 million to renovate both buildings.

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Reserve your day pass at Rueter-Hess Reservoir

The reservoir is open for non-motorized water activities including paddle boarding, canoeing, and kayaking and fishing from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays into late October.

Due to parking limitations, reservations are required. The cost of a day pass is $10. Reservations must be made online. Visit douglas.co.us and search Reservations

Colorado Symphony readies for centennial season

Tickets on sale now for more than 150 performances

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

On Sept. 12, 2001, legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma was scheduled to perform Antonín Dvořák’s Cello Concerto with the Colorado Symphony. e day prior to the performance, the United States was shaken by the events of 9/11, one of the most tragic losses of life in American history.

Colorado Symphony cellist, Margaret Hoeppner, vividly remembers Ma’s performance that night. Instead of playing the planned Dvořák piece,

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attending Douglas County High School, also shared during an April school board meeting that she was called racial slurs regularly and was asked by a teacher to debate in favor of Jim Crow Laws during a class activity.

Superintendent Erin Kane made a statement at a May 23 meeting addressing the Ganzy family.

“Racism in any form is unacceptable at DCSD and a direct policy violation,” Kane said.

e complaint sheds further light on the racism the Ganzys experienced, as well as two other students of Castle Rock Middle School.

e complaint alleges all four students were frequently called the n-word and “cotton pickers.” e three middle school students also were compared to monkeys by their class-

mates numerous times. One student allegedly had a photo taken of them using the bathroom that was posted to the internet.

“Peers and teachers subjected Plainti s to abuse and harassment that was so severe, pervasive, and objectively o ensive that it deprived Plainti s of access to educational opportunities or bene ts provided by the School District,” the complaint says.

According to the o cial complaint, each student reported what they were experiencing to teachers or administrators, alleging district sta either didn’t respond at all or didn’t take the reports seriously.

e students’ reports were not shared with their parents and the schools did not communicate to the parents what was happening.

e harassment reached a point where one student switched schools and two others moved to online classes.

e complaint says only one student involved in the group chat was

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Yo-Yo Ma decided to play Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto, a composition written in the aftermath of World War I. As the Colorado Symphony’s longest tenured member with 62 seasons under her belt, the performance after 9/11 is Hoeppner’s most powerful, moving memory as a part of the orchestra.

“Ma’s performance brought the audience and the orchestra a sense of solace and some comfort during that terribly di cult time. For me it was a sense that life will go on and that we will recover from this horrible tragedy,” said Hoeppner. “Because of the beauty of his performance, it gave us all hope. It gave me hope that we would survive and that this is something we would recover from.”

disciplined and sta did not follow through on creating safety plans for the minority students to return to in-person learning. It also notes that the district hasn’t implemented antidiscrimination training for sta or students.

Citing the contention around the district’s equity policy and rhetoric used in the 2021 campaign, the complaint alleges Peterson, Winegar, Myers and Williams oppose educational equity for minority students and “foment hate,” which emboldened students to harass minorities.

“To this day, Majority Board Members employ rhetoric harmful to minority students, and DCSD has failed to implement antidiscrimination trainings,” the complaint says. “Black and biracial students and parents, and discussions about racism against historically marginalized communities, continue to be portrayed as a problem and dismissed, resulting in an environment ripe for racial harassment and abuse of students.”

In an interview with Colorado Community Media, Ganzy said the district’s response has been unacceptable and she hopes the complaint prompts them to take action, like de ning the di erence between bullying and a hate crime in district policies.

“I’m disappointed we couldn’t reach any sort of resolution before making it to the state that we’re in today,” she said. “I never received any kind of conversation with (Superintendent) Kane or anyone from the school district who said they would reach out.”

Ganzy’s family has since moved out of Castle Rock and switched school districts, but she said she wants to prevent what happened to her children from happening to others.

“I’m hoping that by getting at the one thing that makes Douglas County move at all, which is money, that maybe we’ll get some resolution for the kids behind my son, because they de nitely failed him,” she said.

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The Colorado Symphony and Chorus performs under the direction of Principal Conductor Peter Oundjian.

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For the 2023-2024 Centennial Season of the Colorado Symphony, Yo-Yo Ma will return to Denver to play Elgar’s Cello Concerto, the same piece that brought comfort to concert-goers in the wake of 9/11. Ma will perform along with the Colorado Symphony at 7 p.m. on May 5 at Boettcher Concert Hall at the Denver Performing Arts Complex. is is one of more than 150 performances o ered by the Colorado Symphony throughout the season. e Colorado Symphony is celebrating 100 years of symphonic music in Colorado. e 2023-2024 season is highlighted by a trio of must-see performances featuring Audra McDonald, Renée Fleming and, of course, the legendary Yo-Yo Ma. Led by Principal Conductor Peter Oundjian, Colorado Symphony patrons will be treated to a schedule teeming with incredible programming, renowned guest artists and revered symphonic works all season long. To kick o the Centennial Season, the Colorado Symphony will perform Beethoven’s Fifth along with several other works on Sept. 15-17.

“ is centennial season will highlight the best of the Colorado Symphony,” said Oundjian. “We’re doing some really huge projects. We will keep doing programs that I think will engage people enormously. We are going to keep people excited with every performance.”

History of the Colorado Symphony

e Colorado Symphony has a rich history that dates back to 1922 when its predecessor, the Civic Symphony Orchestra, formed in Denver. Prior to 1922, there were several semi-professional music acts scattered across Denver, but no formal orchestra. At the height of the Great Depression, Helen Marie Black, publicist for the

Civic Symphony Orchestra, helped form the Denver Symphony Orchestra in 1934. Her goal was to consolidate the local musicians, boost audience attendance and guarantee union wages. e orchestra held its rst concert at the Broadway eater in Denver on Nov. 30, 1934, led by Conductor Horace Tureman.

After a 55-year run, the Denver Symphony Orchestra disbanded in 1989 as the result of nancial hardship. It led for bankruptcy on Oct. 4 of that year. Musicians left the Denver Symphony Orchestra for the newly-formed Colorado Symphony, which played its rst concert on Oct. 27, 1989. e following year, the two groups merged to form one organization.

Since its inception in 1989, the Colorado Symphony has had ve recorded principal conductors, beginning with Marin Alsop in 1993. e current principal conductor, Oundjian, has served in the role since 2022.

One hundred years ago, the symphony in Colorado was di erent than it is today. From a small group of semi-professional local musicians, the Colorado Symphony has grown in size and in the diversity of

its members. e Symphony currently has 80 full-time musicians, representing more than a dozen countries around the world.

The Colorado Symphony today Denver is a vibrant city full of people who yearn to experience the arts. From taking in contemporary paintings at the Denver Art Museum to seeing hip hop concerts at Red Rocks, and from watching classic works performed by the Colorado Ballet to laughing at stand-up acts at Comedy Works, locals love to get out and experience the best of Colorado arts.

“Twenty years ago, people said Colorado was just a great place for the mountains — a great place for sport. at is what people were interested in. I feel there has been a huge shift in what people in Denver want,” Oundjian said. “We had the biggest crowds ever at Boettcher Concert Hall last year. Nobody moves to Denver to just sit inside and watch TV. Colorado is all about getting out there.”

roughout the 100 years of symphonic music in Colorado, performances and o erings have shifted and grown to meet the needs

and wants of the changing audience. e Colorado Symphony not only performs classical works from composers like Mozart, Brahms and Tchaikovsky, but it also performs contemporary pieces, pop songs and soundtracks from fan-favorite lms. is year the Colorado Symphony will have several performances outside of the classical genre. ese include “Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert,” “Disney in Concert: Time Burton’s e Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Home Alone in Concert.” ere will also be performances for children like the “Halloween Spooktacular,” “Elf in Concert” and “Peter and e Wolf & e Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra.”

“In the last 10 years, there has been a tremendous shift from the Colorado Symphony. It is one of the great leaders in the evolution of programming. ey collaborate with musicians from every possible musical genre and from lm,” said Oundjian. “We have absolutely cutting-edge music, world premieres and also the beautiful performances of the great classics. Sometimes we perform these classics juxtaposed to a contemporary piece. We try to keep the program very alive so that the people are attracted to as much of it as possible. You’re not going to appeal to every person in Denver, every night. We try to present, over the course of the season, all of the great elements of the musical art form.”

Oundjian said the Colorado Symphony’s milestone could not have been reached without the longstanding and overwhelming support of the community.

“ is season carries special signi cance as we celebrate 100 years of music and look ahead to the next century of music making in Colorado,” said Oundjian. “ is celebration belongs as much to you and our state as it does to our orchestra, and we can’t wait to share the excitement with you all season long.”

Principal Conductor Peter Oundjian addresses the crowed at a performance of the Colorado Symphony.

PHOTO BY AMANDA TIPTON / COURTESY OF THE COLORADO SYMPHONY

DA Kellner, Sheri Weekly host town hall in Highlands Ranch

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

District Attorney John Kellner, of the 18th Judicial District, and Douglas County Sheri Darren Weekly sat down with Highlands Ranch residents recently to provide updates on what’s happening in and outside of the court, crime and legislature.

Discussion started with how the 18th Judicial District will soon be split into two with the formation of the 23rd Judicial District in November 2024.

e new judicial district will encompass Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties as the 18th Judicial District.

Implementation of HB20-1026 will result in the 18th Judicial District, which currently includes Arapahoe County and Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties.

“ ere hasn’t been a new judicial district in this state for some 60 plus years,” said Kellner.

Courtroom updates

Kellner also talked about several cases that he wanted to highlight in the area.

Kellner rst spoke about People v. Jessica Stahl.

Stahl was sentenced to 22 years for a fatal DUI in Parker. She was convicted at trial when the jury returned the verdict of vehicular homicide, vehicle assault and a child abuse charge as the defendant’s child was in the back seat when the incident took place and she ed the scene.

Another case involving vehicular homicide is People v. Ricky AvalosTrujillo.

Last year, four teenagers from Castle View High School were struck head on by Avalos-Trujilo.

Two of the students were killed and two sustained serious injuries.

Avalos-Trujilo has been sentenced to 31 years for multiple counts of vehicular homicide, vehicular assault and careless driving.

Weekly said the department takes tra c enforcement very seriously.

e Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce has a separate tra c unit that requires additional training and when Weekly became sheri , he increased the number of tra c o cers.

Currently, Douglas County’s DUI arrests are up 59% this year from the previous year, said Weekly.

“ at’s good and bad,” said Weekly. “Good because we’re catching these folks but bad because our DUI arrests are up and people are still drinking and driving.”

Another high pro le case in the county is the People v. Casey Devol. Devol has pleaded guilty to killing his sister and her boyfriend last year.

Weekly said it’s important for the community to know whenever there is a homicide case, detectives are working around the clock with the victim in mind.

“You only get one chance to do it right the rst time,” said Weekly. “So we are very thorough and methodical in what we do.”

Transparency in numbers

e 18th Judicial District has a data dashboard available to the public to look at trends in cases led and resolved over time.

As part of that transparency, Kellner spoke about the Time to Felony Case Resolution. During COVID-19, the average number of days started spiking, elevated more in 2022 and now it is starting to go down and has reduced the average by 33 days.   “ e backlog of cases from slow-

ing down and shutting down in the courts in some respects is still there for us,” said Kellner.

e county currently has zero failure to appear in court, said Kellner. Just one failure to appear doubles the time to resolve a case.

To help encourage people to appear in court, Senate Bill 22-018 Court Reminder Program went into e ect last year. For misdemeanors and felonies, the bill allows for a program where they get three reminders that their court date is coming up.

About 50% of those prosecuted do not have addresses in the 18th Judicial District, said Kellner, which means crimes are committed by outside residents looking for easy targets.

Douglas County is low hanging fruit, said Weekly as people tend to leave their garage doors open and keys in their cars.

“A lot of people come down here to commit crimes because there’s good stu down here,” said Weekly. “People are vulnerable and they don’t realize it.”

However, motor vehicle theft for the rst six months of this year is down 15% in the county, said Weekly.

Weekly testi ed in favor of Senate Bill 23-097 Motor Vehicle eft and Unauthorized Use.

It removes value as a threshold for the crime, said Kellner, and takes into consideration whether the individual knew they were in a stolen vehicle or reasonably should have known the vehicle was stolen as stolen vehicles can be passed along to people.

All of these motor vehicle thefts are all felonies now with a few exceptions.

“Motor vehicle theft is the nexus for most crimes committed,” said Weekly. “When people come down here to commit crimes, they are typically in a stolen vehicle.”

Another issue raised by those attending the meeting was reworks. Weekly called this year an anomaly as di erent factors played into the situation, such as there not being a re ban.

e department strives to use voluntary compliance so they do not clog up the court system, said Weekly.

is year, deputies were down 71 calls for service, which means there’s a call on the screen that they need to respond to that didn’t have a cop available at the time. ey had to prioritize calls.

Weekly plans to be more proactive next year and start writing tickets.

“I’m not minimizing the problem at all,” said Weekly. “I assure you as sheri , next Fourth of July, we’re probably going to work things a little bit di erently. I’m not saying we’re gonna charge every single person but we are going to hold people accountable.”

As fall comes into view, Weekly said the sheriff’s office is also preparing for a new school year. Weekly said they held active threat training with school resource officers and are having more conversations about how to increase deputy presence on campus.

“We are better prepared in Douglas County than in other places around our state,” said Weekly.  Agency relationships

Kellner and Weekly agreed that relationships outside of Douglas County and the 18th Judicial District are important in identifying trends in major crimes, gangs, drugs and more.

Douglas County is part of the The Regional Anti-Violence Enforcement Network, a multi-jurisdictional regional network of task force officers and federal partners focusing on violent crimes, gangs and drug traffickers.

Among the 16 agencies included are the United States Attorney’s Office District of Colorado, Homeland Security Investigations, Colorado Air National Guard and multiple police agencies.

“We have great relationships with our federal law enforcement partners,” said Weekly. “They offer us a great deal of resources that we would not normally have and I’ve got a lot of those resources at my fingertips.”

As officer-involved shootings have received more national and local scrutiny over the last few years, Kellner and Weekly talked about the importance of transparency in following state laws where an independent third-party agency investigates the details of the shooting.

Kellner said the 18th Judicial District has created a Critical Incident Response Team to investigate whether officers are justified in their use of force.

Once their investigation is complete, the team makes a presentation to the district attorney where they determine whether the use of force was lawful or criminal.

“If I decline to file charges,” said Kellner. “I’m required by law to post my reasoning on my website.”

Due to the high volume of calls Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties have begun to form their own Critical Incident Response Team that will still report to the 18th Judicial District.

To be part of the response team, Douglas County deputies must go through persons crime training and will become the lead detective.

“We can send any detectives to do peripheral witness interviews or to gather evidence from different locations,” said Weekly. “The leads and the co-leads, those are detectives that handle felony crimes against persons to include homicide.”

Bus driver shortage pushes district to do rolling cancellations

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

With more than 100 bus driver positions left un lled ahead of the school year, the Douglas County School District is moving to rolling cancellations for all bus routes.

Last year, Superintendent Erin Kane called transportation a “pain point” in the district because a lack of sta ng led to frequent day-of cancellations. Going into the 202324 school year, sta ng is down even more than last year.

In an e ort to avoid short-notice cancellations this year, the district

WATER

Still opposing the Renewable Water Resources project, omas expressed concern that the county’s formation of a water commission is “another swing at that ball.”

Asked whether any representatives of RWR have spoken with county ofcials about the water commission, Teal said: “I think I did see that Sean Tonner, he’s one of the principals of RWR … has put in an application to be on the water commission.”

Teal said he has been friends with Tonner for 20 years.

“We are very likely to drink beer together and have a social visit. He may bring it up,” Teal said. “But otherwise, that hasn’t happened yet.”

Teal said he hasn’t seen the application itself.

omas said her understanding is that county sta are treating information about who has applied as a non-public matter and will not release information until nalists are chosen.

surveyed parents and families on various short-term solutions until more sta can be hired.

Paula Hans, spokesperson for the district, said the district understands having rolling cancellations is hard for families and continues to look for solutions. e rolling cancellations will impact all general education routes.

“Of course, we recognize that none of the options were ideal, and we are committed to continuing our driver and assistant recruiting e orts over the course of this year,” Hans said in an email.

Hans said the district’s transpor-

Makeup of commission

ose who join the water commission may include local elected ocials, those with experience on water district or metro district boards; others with management oversight or with a professional background in water; and a representative who can serve as the “voice of rural Douglas County,” the county said in a news release.

Metro districts are a type of government entity that carries out some government functions, such as the Highlands Ranch Metro District that oversees some services in that community.

e county’s water commission will commence in the third quarter of this year and meet six to eight times during the rst 12 months with the focus of developing a Douglas County Water Plan. Applicants must be Douglas County residents, and the county asked for applications by close of business Aug. 11.

e county envisions that the water commission will integrate existing water provider plans into the Douglas County Water Plan.

tation team will email families in advance to notify them of which routes will be canceled. roughout the school year, each route will run for four weeks and then be o for one week.

Transportation sta ng is down 104 bus drivers and 32 transportation education assistants, who are responsible for monitoring special education students with moderate to severe needs and challenging or emotional di culties on school buses.

Hans said that even with rolling cancellations, some routes may still experience day-of cancellations.

Di erent proposals

Teal favored the idea of assembling a commission of residents that could determine the appropriate steps to take for the future of the county’s water supply.

e water commission would digest information and make recommendations to the overall board of county commissioners, Teal said.

e county commissioners are Douglas County’s elected leaders, above the county’s other “commissions” that deal with certain topics of policy.

It’s better to have input from others “rather than (have it be) something that just Abe and I would do,” Teal said.

Asked whether the county’s formation of a water commission is a way to eventually gain more momentum and support behind the RWR plan, Teal said: “I don’t need a water commission to do that.”

“I am very aware of the criticisms of that proposal. But with where we are — I mean, great, we’ve got (water) falling every day from the sky,” Teal said. “But we’re coming o (many) years of hard drought, and water has become a very serious aspect of our business.”

e criticisms he hears include the projected cost and how much time it would take to deliver, he said.

“Concerns that a water program that brings water into the county would cost too much and take too long? ey all cost too much and they all take too long,” Teal said.

He also has heard the concerns about taking water from the San Luis Valley.

“Far as I know … there is no taking water there. All water will be bought from willing sellers. And if there are no willing sellers, that’s where the deal starts to fall apart,” Teal said.

Teal pointed to another water transmission plan, involving the South Platte River and the Parker area’s water provider.

“It was kind of pitched as an alternative to the RWR plan,” Teal said.

e Parker Water and Sanitation District has worked on a project that would partner with a water conservancy district in Sterling, a town in Eastern Colorado, to capture unused

“In the case where drivers or assistants are out, we will rst do our best to cover any vacant routes with internal sta prior to moving forward with a cancellation,” she said.

Already, the district has consolidated 30% of its bus routes, increased the outsourcing of special education routes to thirdparty transportation providers and reduced daytime eld trips to keep sta available.

Hans added that families who paid for an annual bus pass will receive a partial refund to offset

water during high runo years from the South Platte River there and store it to pipe back to the town. e project won’t impact existing water rights and won’t allow buy-and-dry of nearby agriculture, Ron Redd, the district manager of Parker Water, has said.

Teal said he wants to know more about the cost structure.

“No one has ever shown me that. If it does cost less, I’d like to see that — and hey, they go to No. 1 priority super quick. No problem,” Teal said.

One of Teal’s ideas for the water commission is that it could land the county new plans.

“ is is just an idea — this is not a laid-in-stone plan — but maybe it will attract water proposals” that are more viable than the South Platte plan or the San Luis Valley plan, Teal said.

Money in Parker

Real estate developers interested in exporting water they own from the San Luis Valley to Douglas County have contributed thousands of dollars to candidates for the Parker Water and Sanitation District Board, one of the largest water providers in the county, according to reporting from Fresh Water News.

Recently, Robert Kennah won a seat on the Parker water board and had received two donations from partners in RWR, a real estate development group whose principals include former Colorado Gov. Bill Owens. e contributions were made by RWR principals John Kim and Hugh Bernardi, according to lings at the Colorado Secretary of State’s O ce, Fresh Water News reported.

A second RWR-backed candidate, Kory Nelson, also received $10,000 in donations from RWR, but did not win a seat on the Parker water board. Nelson has contested the results of the election.

If Nelson had won, RWR would have ties to three members of the ve-member board, according to Redd, Fresh Water News reported.

Parker board member Brooke Booth is related by marriage to RWR principal Tonner, Redd said, according to the reporting.

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Five new pickleball courts open in Castle Pines

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e wave of pickleball popularity has reached Castle Pines, where ve public pickleball courts o cially opened in late July.

“Since we formally have opened it and in the leadup to the grand opening, we’ve heard a lot of positive reactions,” said Camden Bender, spokesperson for Castle Pines.

e courts are all part of the same facility in Coyote Ridge Park in northwest Castle Pines, near Monarch and Hidden Point boulevards.

ey o cially opened on July 24.

And in the city’s eyes, it’s a big deal: Castle Pines city o cials marked the opening of the courts at an event with a demonstration from “highly decorated and nationally renowned pickleball player Scott Moore,” according to the city’s website.

e ve courts may be the rst public pickleball courts that have been built in Castle Pines. Bender was not aware of any other public spaces that would have had pickleball courts in the past.

e sport — played with paddles on a surface similar to a tennis court — has become known for spurring complaints about noise due to the popping sound it makes.

In the nearby suburb of Centennial, concerns over noise made pickleball a high priority for action by city o cials. In March, the Centennial City Council passed a six-month moratorium, or temporary ban, on new applications or approvals for outdoor pickleball courts within 500 feet of residential uses. A noise consultant recently turned in a study

on the issue to Centennial o cials. e study noted that lower-amplitude sound can have “adverse long term physiological e ects.”

Asked whether the City of Castle Pines has received any emails, phone calls or other messages complaining about noise from pickleball courts, Bender said the city has not received complaints.

He also noted that people had been playing for a couple weeks before the courts’ o cial opening, but there had been no noise complaints in that time.

Coyote Ridge Park “is a fairly large park, so they’re not particularly close to any homes,” Bender said, adding that the city hopes that mitigates noise concerns.

A government body called the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District initially constructed the courts. But the City of Castle Pines took over and maintains and operates the courts, Bender said.

e courts sit on land that used to be a skate park, Bender said.

Nathan Travis, the metro district manager, called the pickleball courts “a tangible result of the cooperation of our two organizations.”

Allowing the metro district to focus solely on water and wastewater needs — and leaving the parks, trails, open space and stormwater service to the city “as they are better equipped to provide these services” — is “a huge win for our community,” Travis said.

Pickleball at Coyote Ridge Park “will be free and will not require reservations,” the city’s website says. For more information, the public can call the city at 303-705-0200 or email information@castlepinesco.gov.

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the cancellations.

Compared to surrounding districts, Douglas County’s transportation pay is one of the lowest in the metro area. Douglas County starts bus drivers with commercial driver’s licenses at $22.86 per hour and transportation assistants start at $17.62 per hour.

e Cherry Creek School District starts bus drivers at $23.18 per hour and assistants start at $17.74 per hour.

Lauren Snell, a spokesperson for Cherry Creek schools, said the district is working to ll 30 open bus driver positions and isn’t facing the same transportation challenges as Douglas County. However, Snell said hiring transportation sta isn’t particularly challenging.

“Right now, people want to come work for Cherry Creek,” she said.

Snell said no routes will be canceled this year and cancellations weren’t an issue last year either.

In an email to families, Kane said it’s hard for Douglas County to o er competitive pay because of limited district funding. Currently, the district is o ering paid training and $1,000 sign-on bonuses for select positions to try entice employees.

“While this is a challenge a ecting school districts across the country, our funding situation makes the challenge more acute for our district,” she said.

e school board will be voting on whether to put a $66 million mill levy override and $484 million bond on the 2023 ballot to pay more competitive salaries for sta and build new schools at the Aug. 8 meeting.

Colorado GOP goes all in on trying to block una liated voters

BY SANDRA FISH AND JESSE PAUL THE COLORADO SUN

e Colorado GOP led a federal lawsuit July 31 doubling down on its attempt to block una liated voters from casting ballots in the party’s 2024 primaries as part of a controversial strategy to help Republicans exit obscurity after three straight election cycles of defeat.

e legal action came as the party’s leaders were set to gather Aug. 6 to consider a bylaws amendment backed by Colorado GOP Chair Dave Williams that would make it easier for Republicans to opt out of Colorado’s primaries next year altogether.

e amendment failed

e Republican Party is represented in the lawsuit by John Eastman, the attorney who helped Donald Trump try to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and who appeared to be an unindicted coconspirator in an indictment against Trump that was released recently.

Randy Corporon, a conservative talk radio host and a member of the Republican National Committee, is also representing the GOP in the case. e defendant is Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, a Democrat and the state’s top elections o cial.

“We welcome all una liated voters to join our party if they want to have a say in selecting our nominees but we will not stand idly by as radical left-wing organizations use an unconstitutional law to further harm our election e orts,” Williams wrote in an email to Colorado GOP members Tuesday announcing the legal action. e email also asked for donations to support the lawsuit.

A federal judge rejected a similar lawsuit led by a group of Republicans in 2020 seeking to ban unafliated voters from the primary that year. e judge said the plainti s didn’t have standing to sue because the legal action wasn’t brought by the state party itself. Eastman and Corporon were also the attorneys in that suit.

Eastman was a conservative scholar at the University of Colorado and he may soon be disbarred by the state of California for his spread of 2020 election conspiracies.

e latest lawsuit seeks to exempt the Colorado GOP from a 2016 ballot

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measure that lets una liated voters cast ballots in partisan primaries.

e complaint alleges that the 2022 GOP primary outcomes in the U.S. Senate, gubernatorial and secretary of state contests may have been di erent if some 246,000 una liated voters had not joined 423,000 Republicans in casting ballots in the parties’ primaries. e margins of victory in those contests ranged from nearly 49,000 votes to nearly 89,000 votes.

“Una liated voters have had an outcome-determinative impact on at least some prior Republican primary elections,” the lawsuit said.

e lawsuit included a copy of a Colorado Sun story from last year highlighting how more una liated voters cast ballots last year in the GOP’s primaries than they ever before. However, there were no statewide contested Democratic primaries in 2022.

Una liated voters make up the largest share of Colorado’s electorate, at nearly 50%.

“ e court dismissed the prior lawsuit and we continue to believe the new lawsuit has no merit,” Griswold said in a statement. “As Secretary of State, I will always stand up for voters to ensure that their constitutional right to cast a ballot is protected.”

Meanwhile, Williams, who was elected party chair in March, an-

nounced last week that he supports an amendment to the state party’s bylaws that would make it easier for Republicans to opt out of Colorado’s 2024 primaries.

The amendment, drafted by conservative commentator Chuck Bonniwell, will be considered Saturday at the Colorado GOP’s central committee meeting in Castle Rock. It requires two-thirds support to pass, a threshold that Bonniwell admitted he may not be able to meet.

“If the Bonniwell amendment fails to pass, then there will be no realistic chance to even preserve the right to opt-out of the open primary,” Williams wrote in an email to Republican Party Members.

e amendment would make a nonvote by a member of the central committee an automatic “yes” vote on any action that requires the approval of at least 70% of the committee’s support to pass. Under Proposition 108, the 2016 ballot measure letting una liated voters cast ballots in partisan primaries, the Colorado Democratic and Republican parties can opt out of the change if 75% of their respective central committees agree to do so.

“ is public pronouncement isn’t being taken lightly,” Williams wrote. “Both proponents and opponents of this amendment should have faith that the process is free and fair from any undue in uence, especially from someone who is charged with administering the debate.”

Williams said in a letter to the central committee that he will hand over his gavel Saturday to the chairman pro tem at the Colorado GOP’s central committee meeting “to absolutely ensure that faith is maintained in the process.”

But not all Republicans think the amendment is a good idea.

e GOP branches in Weld, Morgan and Arapahoe counties have written letters opposing the Bonni-

well amendment.

“To strip any citizen of the right to vote or not vote under both the Colorado and United States Constitution is simply wrong no matter how you look at it,” Hunter Rivera, acting chairman of the Weld County Republican Party, said in a written statement. “Automatically making a nonvote a ‘yes’ vote ies in the face of the principles this country was built on.”

Arapahoe County GOP Chair Anne Rowland wrote in a letter that the amendment is “unfair.” She said it “negates the voice of duly elected members of the central committee and their constituents — the workhorses of our party who are also entitled to a voice through their elected representative.”

“To avoid the disenfranchisement of grassroots Republicans, no vote should ever be cast or counted — either in the a rmative or the negative — unless the CRC member who is guaranteed that right to vote casts that themselves or grants another individual the right to cast that vote in their absence by proxy,” the letter said.

e Morgan County GOP said in its letter that it is “strongly” opposed to the Bonniwell amendment and called it “morally and ethically wrong.”

“ e Morgan County Republican Party believes (the Bonniwell amendment) has been brought forth only because current Republican State Party leadership does not believe it has the … majority needed” to opt out of the primary, the letter said.

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Arapahoe County GOP Chair Anne Rowland addressed the group at Maggiano’s Little Italy.

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Residents pursue litigation to address Centennial Airport concerns

BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Following months of residents raising concerns about aircraft noise, tra c and lead emissions coming from Centennial Airport, a group has taken it a step further and created an organization called Safe Skies Colorado, Inc. to pursue legal action.

“We’re preparing to move forward with litigation,” said Nathan Winger, the president of Safe Skies Colorado.  e organization has retained a law rm that is helping examine different legal avenues it could pursue, Winger said.

Safe Skies Colorado has directed its attorneys to prepare a complaint, but it is still “up in the air” about who to bring the complaint against, he said.

“We are looking toward - how are we going to approach this situation? Does it mean pursuing legal action against the airport authority board, the county commissioners, individual ight schools?” Winger said.  e organization is looking at all angles, intent on pursuing whoever the residents believe they can get relief from, he said.

“We want to make sure that we’ve done our due diligence and that we’re bringing claims that we believe we can prevail on,” Winger said.

Winger says aircraft over homes ‘has increased significantly’

Centennial Airport, located in Arapahoe County near Dove Valley Regional Park, is one of the 25 busiest airports in the nation, averaging 1,000 takeo s and landings per day, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

It is home to “numerous ight schools” and has “signi cant business jet and helicopter tra c,” according to the FAA’s website.

For months, residents have been attending meetings to raise concerns about increased air tra c, noise and lead pollution impacting the community, speci cally those living north of Arapahoe Road. Some formed a group, Quiet Skies

Over Arapahoe County, to advocate for changes to be made to address safety and noise concerns at Centennial Airport.

Winger, who moved to Greenwood Village about a year-and-a-half ago, believes something changed at the airport, saying there are more planes ying near residential homes now than there were one year ago.

“We knew we live by an airport, and so we understood that there would be some tra c, you know, in and around our home and in and around our neighborhood — and that was ne,” Winger said. “Over the last year or so, it has increased signi cantly to the point where being in our backyard can sometimes be di cult.”

His two young children are routinely disturbed by aircraft while playing in the backyard, covering their ears from the noise, he said. Everyone in the neighborhood seems to talk about the planes, he added.

“We really do feel the impacts, and we know that our neighbors do as well,” he said.

Winger and his wife began attending the airport’s community noise roundtable meetings, typically held the rst Wednesday of each month.  e roundtable is made up of local elected o cials from Arapahoe and Douglas counties, appointed community representatives, airport sta , and others, according to Centennial Airport’s website.

Its purpose is to work with the airport to nd ways to reduce and mitigate the impact of aircraft noise on surrounding communities, per the website.

“We’ve been going for quite a while and we, and others, have become very frustrated with what we perceive as the lack of progress in trying to achieve any of these goals … of just trying to nd some common ground to be able to live and enjoy our home,” Winger said. “ at’s all we want.”

Centennial Airport’s e orts to address community concerns e reason why more aircraft are ying over nearby neighborhoods remains unclear.

During the February noise roundtable meeting, the FAA explained its analysis found that the primary factor was increased aircraft volume in the tra c pattern, causing the tra c pattern to elongate.

Centennial Airport Executive Director and CEO Mike Fronapfel said the airport disagrees with that initial analysis. The airport thinks that after a 2021 mid-air collision occurred, the FAA local control tower changed the way it managed the aircraft in the pattern, resulting in the pattern getting extended more frequently over the community.

“Obviously, the FAA and the airport have disagreements about how we got here and why we’re having a problem,” Fronapfel said at the June noise roundtable meeting. “But at the end of the day … we both acknowledge that the tra c has increased over the community.”

“Instead of focusing on what’s happened and how it happened, let’s focus on the solution and then move forward,” Fronapfel added.

One of the steps Centennial Airport leaders have taken to address community concerns is hiring e Normandy Group, a lobbying and advocacy rm based in Washington D.C.

Louis Dupart, founding partner of the Normandy Group, spoke during the June noise roundtable meeting.  He said he has been working with

the airport, Centennial, Greenwood Village and Arapahoe County to get the FAA to join a sub-roundtable technical working group to address noise at the airport.

“Our goal is to have something happen quickly,” Dupart said.

Regarding concerns about lead pollution, airport and community leaders celebrated in early May when Centennial Airport became the rst in Colorado to o er unleaded aviation gas.

Aviation gasoline is the only transportation fuel in the U.S. to contain lead and is the fuel most commonly used in piston-engine aircraft, a ccording to the FAA’s website.

It was a step several o cials credited, in part, to residents who raised concerns.

For example, Arapahoe County Commissioner Jessica CampbellSwanson said Centennial Airport would not be the rst airport in the state to make unleaded aviation fuel available without the community raising its voice.

Residents generating their own solution

Winger said he thinks it is great that the airport has taken steps such as o ering unleaded fuel and getting a lobbyist.

“Not to totally detract from the airport’s e orts — it’s just not enough, and it’s not fast enough,” he said.

Safe Skies Colorado provides an opportunity for residents to generate their own solution, in a sense, Winger said.

“If this works, or it’s a combination of other things which work to give us some relief and help us achieve our goal of coming to some resolution … that’s what we want,” he said.

“ at doesn’t mean one thing is better than the other,” he added.

“ is is just something else to help move this process along.”

e idea to create Safe Skies Colorado came about after many conversations with people who were frustrated with what was happening at the airport, Winger said.

“We started with the idea of, you know, hiring attorneys and that was kind of the stated goal, was to look for … attorneys to represent us and other people to be able to advise us,” he said.

The purpose of Safe Skies Colorado, in part, is to be able to serve as a representative for residents who are affected by issues arising from the airport, he said.

“The mission, though, is really to represent the community’s interest and make sure that our voices are heard,” he said.

The organization has garnered a lot of interest from the community, Winger said. It has hosted several community meetings and is raising donations to fund its legal efforts.

When asked what he would like for community members to know, Winger said, “It doesn’t have to be this way.”

“We believe that it’s possible to live … in unity or with an agreement with the airport and also be able to enjoy our communities and our neighborhoods,” he said. “ ere can be a way to live in harmony with an airport next to you.”

Winger said members of Safe Skies Colorado are open to having a dialogue with airport o cials.

“We now have this common problem,” he said. “It’s our hope that we can kind of work together to … get some kind of relief here.”

ose interested in learning more about Safe Skies Colorado and how to donate can visit www.safeskiesco. org or contact the organization by emailing info@safeskiesco.org.

Not Trump — please

Iremember the year I turned 18 and the thought of registering to vote was so awesome. I couldn’t wait to vote for president. I was proud to register as a Republican.

Over the years — I have drifted more to the middle. In Arizona, when I covered more and more politics — it was more logical for me to become an independent. In this space, on more than one occasion, I have said I still lean right on a lot of issues.

However, I have to say, I do not get the Trump loyalty. I cannot gure out how he is still pulling so much support nationwide. He is being indicted for a lot. Whether you agree with the indictments or not — the reality is he’s still got a lot of legal troubles on his plate.

Yet — he still ies around the country touting his “amazing” leadership abilities, asking for money, which appears to be paying legal bills, and claiming he will still make a great president.

However, here is the reality — to those Republicans saying they are going to vote for Trump in the primaries — I ask, have you thought about the end game?

A man whom I’ve stayed friends with and whose family I knew growing up recently posted a plea to his Republican friends on Facebook. He begged his Republican friends to realize that Trump cannot win the whole thing and it’s time to go with another candidate. He speci cally brought up Ron DeSantis.

He speci cally said in ation and the economy are big reasons to look beyond Trump.

I have been a bit surprised that DeSantis has not gained more ground among Repub-

licans. Even with his recent stumbles I am surprised he has not gained more ground with the party.

In my friend’s plea, he stressed that Trump absolutely will not win the general election. I agree with him.

While Trump may carry the Republican vote — he will not carry the una liated and independent voters. He will not gain anything among Democratic voters.

To win the whole thing — a candidate has to get some votes beyond their own party. Trump cannot do it.

To those still wanting him to be president — it will not happen.

Nikki Haley, Mike Pence and Ron DeSantis have a better chance of getting the una liated voter over Trump.

To those sticking with Trump — do you want to win the entire thing and get Biden out of o ce — or do you want to stand by Trump and lose?

I’m not saying the Republican candidates have my vote as of right now, but I will say Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis have a better shot of getting me to vote Republican than Trump does.

I can’t say I’m over the top with the job the Biden/Harris ticket has done to date. A good, strong leader may get me to consider the other side.

I believe Trump has divided this country too much. I believe he has helped in creating the hateful country we are dealing with on both sides of the aisle. Is he solely to blame? No. But, he carries a lot of it.

We need a di erent leader. We need di erent people to represent the conservative party.

I hope the Trump-for-life supporters start questioning whether loyalty to him is more important than having new leadership in the White House in 2025.

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

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As part of our company’s onboarding process, we are invited to connect with new hires at every level of the organization and wherever they may live. Technology of course makes scheduling these calls and having these calls very easy when we are connecting with new remote team members. e other day I had a wonderful call with our newest team member, Adam. What we found that we had in common was a love for reading. And it was a great reminder for me that each year around this time, I publish my reading list and recommendations.

e summertime is always a great way to reacquaint ourselves with reading if we have not been as diligent in our e orts. Vacations and staycations o er us that time to unwind and relax with a good book. For me, depending on what I am reading, a great book transports me to di erent places, in di erent times, inspires creativity, and helps me to learn and grow personally and professionally.

I love this quote by S.I. Hayawaka, “It

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is not true that we only have only one life to live; if we can read, we can live as many more lives and as many kinds of life as we wish.” So spot on.

We all have our di erent genres of the types of books we enjoy reading. For me, I go through a cycle of ve di erent types of books and then repeat the cycle. I start with a faith-based book, then a history book or biography, then move to a business book, add in a personal development book, and then go to a ctional book. I have found that the diversity in my reading keeps me wellrounded and a ords me the opportunity to engage in conversations with people regardless of their own reading preferences. Reading so many di erent types of books also inspires tremendous creativity.

So here is my current reading list, hopefully one or two may be of interest to you.

Faith-based books: “Mission Possible” by Tim Tebow, “All ings New” by John Eldridge, “If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat” by John Ortberg, “Let the Journey Begin” by Max Lucado, “ e Carpenter” by Jon Gordon

History or biography books: “ e Forgotten 500” by Gregory A. Freeman,

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Reading to learn, grow, imagine, escape

Youth Commission recognizes talented local students

The Parker Youth Commission was formed last fall with the mission of growing and supporting the next generation of leaders in our community. Our Town Council and I wanted to provide Parker’s youngest residents with a much-needed outlet to represent the needs of their peers.

I’m proud to report that this group of exceptional young people has hit the ground running! I have been impressed with our commission members’ drive and motivation to make their mark on the community in such a short time period. ey have several active projects already in the works, including assisting with the commissioning of a new mural that will soon adorn the East-West Trail underpass at Chambers Road.

e promotion of community youth involvement has been another of the Youth Commission’s big priorities thus far. e group recently held its rst awards contest recognizing in uential and talented young individuals in our community. Ceremonies were held in late July to present the award winners.

I am thankful that these amazing young people showed their hometown spirit by participating in an event that showcased Parker and how they have made an impact in our Town. I am also grateful to the parents and families who have fostered good citizenship. We all know Parker is a very special place, and here are more examples of young people exemplifying what we love about our Town.

e Spirit of Parker Award was designed to recognize high school

students who have made a positive, meaningful and bene cial impact on the Town of Parker. Submission requirements included a written composition, short-question answers and a letter of recommendation. Two winners were presented with $1,000 scholarships that will go directly to their higher education institute of choice.

Two Spirit of Parker Award recipients were selected—Emma Adams and Megan Bright. Emma is a Legend High School graduate who plans to pursue a degree in nursing at Grand Canyon University starting this fall, while Megan is a Ponderosa High School graduate who plans to attend the University of Northern Colorado this fall to study elementary education.

e Youth Commission’s second honor, thePride of Parker Award, was designed to provide middle school students with an opportu-

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nity to express what Parker means to them through a visual art submission. Four winners—Isabella Benitez, Catalina Benitez, Drisha

Mishra and Faye Reynolds–were selected to receive $200 gift cards after creating works ranging from multimedia art and drawings to photography.

Each of these talented young individuals were recognized by having their works placed on public display at the PACE Center through midAugust.

Do you know a teen who you think would be a good t for the Parker Youth Commission? A search is currently underway for a talented student to ll one open position for a two-year term! Learn more about how students can apply to serve, including quali cation requirements, at ParkerOnline.org/YouthCommission.

Toborg is mayor of the Town of Parker

“ e Last Stand” by Nathaniel Philbrick, “George Washington’s Secret Six” by Brian Kilmead and Don Yaeger, “ e Nine” by Gwen Strauss

Business books: “How to Sell to the Modern Buyer” by David Mattson, “10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times” by Tom Ziglar, “Smart Brevity” by Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, Roy Schwartz, “Traction” by Gino Wickman

Personal development books: “ e Power of Who” by Bob Beaudine, “ e Power of Community” by Howard Partridge, “Becoming a Master Communicator” by Renee Marino, “What Drives You” by Kevin Miller, “Growth with Goals” by Jill Hellwig

Fiction books: “Dark Vector” by Clive Cussler, “Wild Fire” by Nelson DeMille, “ e Lion” by Nelson DeMille, “American Assassin” by Vince Flynn, “Transfer of Power” by Vince Flynn

Again, those are just my recent favorites and if you are looking for a good book in a speci c genre, hopefully this list helps or inspires you to

And remember what Mary Schmich says about reading, “Reading is a discount ticket to everywhere.” It is so true, we can let whatever it is we read to lead us into a new paradigm and bring us into a new place mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Reading broadens our knowledge and leads us to new horizons. And the only thing that we are bound by is our own time and willingness to commit to making the e ort to read and read more often.

How about you? What are you reading these days? I always love getting fantastic book recommendations from our community and sharing what we both get out of the reading. I would love to see your list at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can read to learn, grow, imagine and escape 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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Parker Youth Commission with Parker Town Council members. COURTESY PHOTO

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

For those who haven’t stopped by their local library in recent years, it’s not just a place to pick up and drop o books anymore.

In the post-pandemic era, libraries have become meeting places, remote work spaces, play areas and more. Rather than the repositories of books and other print media they once were, libraries are taking on more of a community center role, sta members at Denverarea library districts explained.

“ ey’ve always had that role,” said Holly Grant of the Clear Creek County Library District. “But now, it’s about … not just seeing (a library) as a storehouse of knowledge and scholarship.”

To that end, libraries have diversi ed the items and programs they o er to address community needs. Depending on the district, patrons can check out everything from camping equipment to virtual reality headsets. Additionally, patrons can access video- and audiobook-streaming services for free with their library cards.

Plus, along with children’s storytime and book clubs, library events and programs can range from puppy yoga to snowshoe hikes.

“It’s a very di erent library than what many of us grew up with,” Holly Whelan of Arapahoe Libraries said. “ … We have everything, everything, everything.”

Items and resources aplenty

Whelan’s words aren’t an exaggeration, as sta members from multiple districts said their libraries o er so much it’s hard for them to remember everything. So, before buying, renting or downloading something, check the library rst.

Along with books, movies and comics, districts have nontraditional items for check-out. Many o er laptops, iPads, Kindles, mobile WiFi hotspots, passes to local museums, cookware, GoPro cameras and science kits.

Mark Fink, executive director of Anythink Libraries — which has branches from ornton to Bennett — said his district’s TryIts collection includes musical instruments for various experience levels; lawn games; outdoor gear like snowshoes and backpacks; 3-D printers; sewing machines and crafting kits; and microscopes.

People have borrowed them for weekend barbecues, camping trips, one-o projects, or to see whether they’d want to buy their own. Fink said the TryIts collection has been so popular, Anythink Libraries has “expanded the level of items we provide.”

O ering items like these saves patrons money and helps the environment too, Grant pointed out, as people aren’t buying things they might only use once.

Along with physical items, districts have several online resources patrons can access with their library cards. rough these apps and online services, patrons can download e-books and audiobooks, stream movies and TV shows, and access tutoring services and online classes — all for free.

Lizzie Gall of Je erson County Public Library said patrons who used to spend money on Audible and Net ix

have saved money by nding their items through the library instead.

In-person services are also crucial, whether it’s answering technological questions or notarizing documents. Grant said Clear Creek patrons have asked for help setting up their Kindles and reviewing their emails, and tourists often stop into the Idaho Springs and Georgetown branches to ask questions about local sites and museums.

As Whelan summarized it: “If you think the library isn’t for you, or we don’t have anything to o er, think again. … We have something for everybody.”

Unique programs, events

Beyond summer reading and book clubs, libraries have expanded the type of events and programs they o er — ranging from outdoor and out-of-library adventures, to arts

and culture, to physical and mental health.

Almost all are free and open to everyone, including out-of-district attendees. Some may require preregistration and/or tickets to cover event costs.

Clear Creek has hosted everything from snowshoe hikes to American Sign Language classes. It also has free present-wrapping stations in December, which are immensely popular, Grant said.

Both Je erson County and Arapahoe libraries have hosted after-hours laser tag for teens, which are well-attended and sometimes have fun themes like “Star Wars.” Gall highlighted other teen events, like this August’s Teen Iron Chef and the ongoing Coding Camp, which has expanded to include preteens.

Summertime outdoor concert series are

Local libraries o er nontraditional items and programs, preserve important ‘third place’

Eli Monreal plays Life-Size Clue during a March 31 teen event at Je erson County Public Library’s Golden branch.

FILE PHOTO BY CORINNE WESTEMAN

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popular at Anythink and Arapahoe library districts, with each concert drawing hundreds of attendees.

Fink noted how Anythink Libraries also has an artists-in-residence program through a partnership with the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. e district’s also partnering with the City of ornton to build a 35,000-square foot nature library so people can engage with nature in an accessible way, he commented.

For Arapahoe Libraries, Whelan highlighted the Library For All program, which is for adults with disabilities and their caregivers. It also has a Memory Café for adults with memory loss, their caregivers and families.

Events like these have become crucial ways for participants to connect and interact with those in similar situations, Whelan described.

At Douglas County Public Libraries, the popular brew tour is return-

ing this year, which encourages patrons to support local breweries and co ee shops. Kerri Morgan, special events manager, said the district also hosts several literary trivia nights, library-wide scavenger hunts and similar events throughout the year.

Its thrice-a-year Storybook Holiday events are especially delightful, she added. ese themed nights at the library bring classic stories to life at springtime, Halloween and the winter holidays. is fall’s will be “ e Legend of Sleepy Hollow”themed, complete with interactive trick-or-treating.

“When you walk into the library, it’s almost like walking into a living expression of that piece of literature,” Morgan said of the Storybook Holiday events. “ … It’s all about making positive, lifelong memories inside the library.”

During the pandemic, virtual events became incredibly popular, and districts continue to o er hybrid options. Whelan said, for Arapahoe Libraries, it’s about engaging people no matter where they’re at — in the world, or in life.

“When we talk about getting people into the libraries, that doesn’t physically have to be walking through the doors,” she continued.

Preserving the ‘third place’

With libraries evolving as technology and community needs do, sta members emphasized how libraries are increasingly important meeting places. So, the buildings must re ect that.

More libraries now feature built-in cafes for people to relax, meet and/ or work. Fink said Anythink Libraries wanted its branches to feel like “high-end bookstores,” and help patrons “create special moments of joy or delight” through their library experiences.

Fink described how, in sociological terms, libraries fall into the “third place.” e premise is that a person’s “ rst place” is their home and their “second place” is work. us, “third places” like parks, churches, co ee shops and gyms are crucial for civic engagement and social interaction.

Libraries as “third places” are increasingly important for young

parents looking to get their children out of the house and meet other local families, Morgan described. eir popularity’s also growing among work-from-home folks who’ve lost their “second place” and want to work a free, o ce-type environment.

Morgan emphasized how, unlike some “third places,” libraries are completely free and open to everyone.

“It’s a place where, if you want, you can be entertained or educated,” she said. “It’s almost like a choose-your-own adventure.”

Gall, Grant and others emphasized how should re ect the people they serve, and adapt to their needs and interests. us, their districts are very responsive to patrons’ feedback for new items, events and programs.

“( e library)’s something that everybody can enjoy without feeling like there’s a price tag attached,” Grant continued. “ … If the library wasn’t there to o er all those elements of service, where would (people) get them from?”

Douglas County Libraries hosts a Halloween-themed Storybook Holiday event. The district hosts these events three times a year — in the spring, around Halloween, and in early December.

Brooks Bowland, 6, crosses the bridge during the Clear Creek County Library District’s snowshoe hike in February

FILE PHOTO BY SARA HERTWIG

Colorado funk band SuperMagick performs at Anythink Libraries’ Backyard Concert Series in 2016. COURTESY OF KENT MEIREIS AND ANYTHINK LIBRARIES

Arapahoe Libraries hosts

locations. Seed libraries have become a popular program among local library districts. COURTESY PHOTO

Tours set at water gardens

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The Colorado Water Garden Society will host the annual Water Blossom Celebration from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 12 at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., with tours of the water gardens and free aquatic plants, while they last. ere is a ne collection of water lilies, some carnivorous plants and information on how to grow them.

DBG members free, others pay an admission fee. See colowatergardensociety.org.

dance and lectures through the season in the Gates Auditorium.

Black Cube

are 77 kinetic, wind-activated sculptural works which lay on the seven large-scale net sculptures, inspired by sandhill cranes, which migrate through the valley in spring and fall. Open to the public by advance reservation only, but admission is free sunrise to sunset daily. Self-guided tour includes a two-hour walk in sandy soil. Visitors with accessibility issues can contact the Black Cube sta at hello@blackcube.art for more information before reserving a visit. See blackcube.art.

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Show runs Aug.8-Sept. 10. A reception will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Aug. 18 at the Littleton Fine Art Guild’s Town Hall Arts Center gallery, where “Home on the Range” will run through Sept. 10. Admission is free on both galleries. Town Hall hours: 10-5 Monday-Friday, 2450 Main St., Littleton.

Bega Park

e Littleton Fine Arts Guild members will ll Bega Park in Downtown Littleton with tents and art on Aug. 12. Visitors encouraged ...

Newman Center

e Newman Center at the University of Denver begins its 2023-2024 season with “Dogman: e Musical” at 6 p.m. Sept. 8 and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sept. 9, followed Sept. 22-23 with the Martha Graham Dance Company at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: 303871-7720. For the season program, go to denvercenter.org/ticketsevents for a rich program of music,

Black Cube, a nonpro t nomadic art museum, located in Englewood, o ers tours of Marguerite Humeau’s 160-acre earthwork, “Orisons,” located in Hooper, Colorado, in the San Luis Valley. It transforms an unfarmable piece of land into “a place of reverence,” we are told. A series of 84 kinetic and interactive sculptures “invoke the land’s histories” and a vast network of interrelations. ere

Highlands Ranch author Claudia Cangilla McAdam was recently honored by the Colorado Authors League with a 2023 Writing Excellence Award for her children’s book, “Louie’s Lent.” It won third place in the Association of Catholic Publishers’ Children’s Book/Picture Book category. She has several other books in production as well.

Depot Art Gallery exhibit

“Best of Colorado,” the next Depot Art Gallery exhibit, coinciding with Littleton’s Western Welcome Week, is juried by artist Christian Dore. He chose 60 works from 400 entries.

Jazz

Dazzle Jazz is collaborating with an El Chapultepec Legacy project to give space in its new location at the Denver Center for Performing Arts to a series of paintings and to piano jazz called “the late set,” from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. on ursday, Friday, Saturday, starting in the fall. ePecLegacy.com is raising funds for the project. (Reach out to Anna@ thepeclegacy.com for information on becoming a donor.) Dazzle will have moved this past week to 1080 14th St. in the DPAC with ongoing concerts. Tickets will cost $15 to $45 via dazzledenver.com.

Wonderbound season begins Oct. 19

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Wonderbound’s Artistic Director Garrett Ammon and Clay Rose created “Wicked Bayou,” which will open the contemporary ballet’s 10th season Oct. 19-29 in its new permanent home in Park Hill, at 3842 Dahlia St., Denver, according to a recent announcement.

e company has appeared at various venues in the metro area since its founding and moved into the new facility in May.

October performances will be with e Widow’s Bane, a band which is described as “a convergence of Creole and Cajun folklore.” (Ammons features live music.)

The water gardens at Denver Botanic Gardens will be the subject of tours by the Colorado Water Garden Society on Aug. 12. PHOTO COURTESY OF DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS

Wonderbound’s Jocelyn Green and Richard Romero in Clay Rose and Garrett Ammon’s “The Sandman” with Gasoline Lollipops.

PHOTO BY AMANDA TIPTON

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The Newarkansans live at The Inverness HIlton Denver @ 4pm Hilton Denver Inverness, 200 Inverness Dr W, Englewood

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Jam: TEN - A Tribute to Pearl Jam at Tailgate Tavern @ 6pm Tailgate Tavern & Grill, 19552 Mainstreet, Parker

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Crazy Dave, Bass Guitarist: Resonance Debuts | Tailgate Tavern @ 5pm Tailgate Tavern & Grill, 19552 Mainstreet, Parker

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Cory Michael @ 1pm Wide Open Saloon, 5607 US-85, Sedalia

Electric Whiskey Experiment @ 5pm

Sunroom Brewing, 3242 S Acoma St, Englewood

Tom Mcelvain Music @ 6pm private House concert - Castle Rock, CO, Castle Rock

George Porter Jr.: Conscious Alliance All Star Bene�t @ 6pm Cherry Hills Village Community Develop‐ment, 2450 E Quincy Ave, Englewood

Kristopher James: Earth Angel Festival 2023 @ 6pm null, 7231 S Quintero St, Fo��eld

6 Million Dollar Band @ 6pm Pindustry, 7939 E Arapahoe Rd, Centen‐nial

Resist & Bite @ 6pm Wild Goose Saloon, Parker

Jude Brothers @ 7pm Swallow Hill Music, 71 E Yale Ave, Denver

Resist @ 7pm Wild Goose Saloon, 11160 S. Pikes Peak Drive, Parker

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Read Southall Band @ 6pm Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Engle‐wood

Crazy Dave, Bass Guitarist: Fleatwood Mac Tribute | Tailgate Tavern & Grill @ 6pm

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Neil Z: Brightenstar @ Black Bear

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Steve Everett: Earth Angel Fest @ 4pm Earth Angel Barn, Fo��eld

Grayson Little Music: Grayson Little & The Sunday Drivers at Concert Under The Lights @ 6pm Festival Park, 300 2nd St, Castle Rock

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The Barlow Band takes to Arvada Center

COMING ATTRACTIONS

Ask any performer and they’ll tell you there’s something di erent about performing on a “home stage” — the stages they’ve seen heroes and peers perform on countless times in their life.

e Barthe Arvada Center’s outdoor amphitheater is one of those stages. So, getting the chance to open for alt-rocker Lucero at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11 is a big deal for the band.

e Barlow — Shea Boynton on vocals, guitar and banjo, Troy Scoope on bass, Ben Richter on drums and Brad Johnson on guitar and vocals — have been a group since 2017 and draw inspiration from classic and contemporary country artists like Steel Woods, Cody Jinks, the Randy Rogers Band and Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson.

We chatted with Boynton about the group’s history, performing at the Arvada Center and more:

Interview edited for brevity and clarity.

Tell me about the background of e Barlow.

Most of us have known each other since high school (Arvada Senior High) and played in di erent bands together at one point in time or another. We started e Barlow as a casual thing

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is will be a nal chance to see this band perform, as it will be saying farewell after this production, according to information we received.

Wonderbound now has a 260seat auditorium and will welcome its audience to performances on a large stage, where the company will rehearse and perform. e new facility also has administrative o ces. (We are told that there is parking at

— we were all itching to play and needed a creative outlet. e band came together naturally as we were already buddies. e rst couple years were us getting our foothold musically and playing around Denver/Colorado.

Touring escalated after we released “Horseshoe Lounge” in Feb. of 2021 and we’ve been full steam since.

What’s it like being part of the Denver music scene?

Denver and Colorado are small, tight knit scenes. It’s always reasonable to assume we’ll run in to folks we know within production, promotion or other artists when we’re playing inside state lines.

We proudly wave the #coloradocountry ag and always tell folks we’re from Arvada. is is where we were raised, where we’re raising our children, and have built our lives here. We couldn’t be prouder to play country music from a place that’s less conventional than others.

What does it mean to be playing at the Arvada Center and opening for Lucero?

We’ve all driven by the Arvada Center a million times, so when the opportunity came up to play there we were elated. It’s home. Any chance to play among our friends and family always feel like a celebration. I’ve been listening to Lucero for more than 20 years, getting to share a stage with them is a huge privilege.

We pride ourselves on touching every genre within our lane that we can. As

the new location and on the nearby street.) e organization is proud to have weathered the pandemic without furloughs or layo s or salary cuts ...

e “Wicked Bayou” ballet was created by Ammons and Rose, frontman for the Boulder-based band Gasoline Lollipops. e new work is a dark adventure, which includes a depraved puppet master, an insatiable alligator and two young lovers who must ght for their lives ... December will feature a new holiday production, “Icy Haught,” choreographed by Ammons and company dancer Sarah Tallman, on

musicians, we make memories for folks and we aim to do our job each night.

Find more information at www. thebarlowband.com/ and get tickets at https://arvadacenter.org/events/ lucero.

Mountains of fun at 4th ConiferFest

What better way is there to appreciate late summer in Colorado than by getting a little elevation and attending the Rotary Club of Conifer’s 4th annual ConiferFest?

Held from 11 a.m. until about 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, at the open space adjacent to Our Lady of the Pines Church, 9444 EagleCli Drive in Conifer, the fundraiser features live music from Who’s omas, Captain Quirk, Magoo the Band and Sam Gyllenhall Band. Attendees will be able to enjoy various beverage options (including margaritas), food trucks and more.

All you need to know can be found at https://coniferfest.com/.

Celebrate 15 years of CinemaQ Film Festival

Sharing the stories of the LGBTQIA+ community has rarely been as crucial as it is right now, with the community’s rights under constant assault. is makes the annual Denver Film CinemaQ Film Festival not just important, but worth celebrating.

It’s the festival’s 15th year and it is bigger than ever, with some truly incredible lms getting screened over its run

Dec. 7-17. We are assured that this is not standard holiday fare.

Ammon and Rose will also pair up for the season nale, a world premiere of “Samson and Delilah,” which will be set in Palestine, Texas in 1977, at the height of the ERA movement. All-new music in the psychedelic country genre will tell of Delilah, a beautician, and Sam, the local sheri , star-crossed lovers, who do not always see eye to eye.” Rose and his band will accompany on May 2-12, 2024.

Also included in the season will be “Awakening Beauty,” with Tom Hagerman and his band on Feb. 22

at the Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver, from ursday, Aug. 10 through Sunday, Aug. 13. Some of the highlights include “Chasing Chasing Amy,” “Bottoms,” “Our Son” and “Problemista.”

As is always the case with Denver Film, there will be great panels with lmmakers and other creatives. Get tickets, passes and all the details at www.denver lm.org.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — The Strokes at Red Rocks

e Strokes are one of the most important bands of this century, and their debut album, “Is is It” radically reshaped the direction of indie and alternative rock. I’ve pretty much loved all the group’s albums in their own way, and even if they don’t have the critical success they used to, they’re still legends that demand attention.  e group doesn’t tour often and so the fact that they’re playing Red Rocks, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway in Morrison, at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 14, is a massive deal. Despite the fact they’ve been around for 20 years, they’ve never played the mythical venue before, so this is going to be a special evening. ey’ll be joined by alt-rock vocalist Weyes Blood as the opener.  Purchase tickets at www.ticketmaster. com.

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

to March 3.

e dance company is described: “Lives at the convergence of tradition and innovation, vulnerability and courage and intimacy and openness. Under the leadership of husband-and-wife team Garett Amon and Dawn Fay, Wonderbound is committed to the development and sharing of the collaborative artistic experiences ... creations erase boundaries between mediums and engage artists and audiences in candid explorations of the human experience.”

See wonderbound.com for subscription information.

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Mountain Vista graduate looks to help students perfect college essays

concise, clear and interesting and hooks the reader,” said Moore.

But years of practice helped Moore gain con dence.

in their college application essays as well as writing in general, Moore created a college essay workshop.

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Like other students, Jessica Moore was once a high school student writing a college essay, now she is o ering a college workshop to help students in the same community she grew up in feel more con dent in their writing.

“High school, ideally, kind of leads you to a path where you go to college and kind of restart your life,” said Moore. “I just remember feeling very uncertain and a lot of anxiety about my future.”

Moore started Moore Advantage Communications based on her own life experiences.

In high school, Moore remembers there being multiple resources to help her prepare for the ACT and extracurricular activities, but felt she was on her own for her essay.

“It can be very di cult to go from a blank page to something that’s compelling,

After graduating from Mountain Vista High School, Moore attended Stanford University where she became a writing tutor. She continued on to earn a Masters of Business Administration from e Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

“I realized that there’s a gap that exists there as it pertains to college applications,” said Moore.

Moore worked at Google for seven years and now works at Amazon Web Service, or AWS, on the Talent Management Research Science Team.

Over the last 15 years, Moore said she has picked up many skills by working with communications professionals and is eager to share what she has learned.

“Your essay is the opportunity to really humanize who you are,” said Moore. “ e experiences that you’ve had that have baked you into the individuals you are today.”

With a goal of helping others to be more con dent

One of Moore’s intentions with the workshop is to create a safe space where students can feel comfortable learning and leave with practical skills.

When putting together her seven step workshop - prepare, plan, write, revise, share, re ne and nalize - she wanted to build in moments of interactivity.

e rst step is helping students understand their application is part of a puzzle, along with one’s GPA, extracurricular activities and test scores.

rough brainstorming, the planning step is to help students understand what their objective is and how to communicate it in a way that’s e ective.

“College admissions o cers, they’re reading hundreds of applications,” said Gunther. “If you can tell a story, you’ll make yourself more memorable.”

During the writing and rewriting process, Moore said she will provide tips such as writing for 25 minutes at a time

Jessica Moore, a graduate of Mountain Vista High School has come back to her community to help students feel confident about their college essays. Moore will be holding one-hour long workshops.

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One hour sessions to be o ered

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or writing a messy rst draft.

With the help of a rubric, students will go through revisions before getting feedback from someone else, where students will then have the chance to re ne and nalize their work.

“I have re ection questions built in with every step to ensure that again, these lessons hopefully permeate a bit more and are more memorable for students,” said Moore.

Moore is starting with zoom workshops, which registration can be found on her website at https:// www.mooreadvantagecomms.com/ college-essay-workshop.

Starting in August, Moore plans to

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Moore said accessibility to the workshop is important as she is also willing to listen to feedback.

e workshop is $100 per person, but she is open to working with students and families for whom the price isn’t feasible.

When looking towards the future, Moore said she wants to o er these workshops to students who come from underserved areas.

Moore also hopes to expand her business to help those looking for a job with their resumes and cover letters.

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To Whom It May Concern: On 5/12/2023 9:49:00 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: Brian Leben Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for United Wholesale Mortgage, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: J.P. Morgan Mortgage Trust 2019-LTV2 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/6/2019

Recording Date of DOT: 3/7/2019

Reception No. of DOT: 2019011761

DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $652,500.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $616,487.12

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

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 378, STERLING RANCH FILING NO. 1, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Which has the address of: 8200 Superior Cir, Littleton, CO 80125

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 6, 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: 7/13/2023

Last Publication: 8/10/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/12/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

AMANDA FERGUSON

Colorado Registration #: 44893

355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228

Phone #: (303) 274-0155

Fax #:

Attorney File #: CO21704

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0088

First Publication: 7/13/2023

Last Publication: 8/10/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE, INC.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2005-4, NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-4

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/26/2005

Recording Date of DOT: 11/2/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005105932

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $311,920.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $325,960.93

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 333, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 110-J, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 10125 Spring Water Court, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

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, September 27, 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: 8/3/2023

Last Publication: 8/31/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 6/2/2023

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

RANDALL CHIN

Colorado Registration #: 31149 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, DENVER, COLORADO 80204

Phone #: (303) 350-3711

Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000009686460

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0106

First Publication: 8/3/2023

Last Publication: 8/31/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0098

To Whom It May Concern: On 5/26/2023 12:08:00

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: WILLIAM ARVIDSSON AND ANN MARIE ARVIDSSON

Original Beneficiary:

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC.DBA NEW AMERICAN FUNDING, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:

MIDFIRST BANK

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/22/2019

Recording Date of DOT: 11/19/2019

Reception No. of DOT: 2019078925

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$259,239.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $250,473.32

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: 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 440, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 111-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of:

9626 Whitecliff Place, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

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, September 13, 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: 7/20/2023

Last Publication: 8/17/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/26/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

ALISON L. BERRY

Colorado Registration #: 34531 9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990

Fax #: (303) 706-9994

Attorney File #: 23-030075

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0098

First Publication: 7/20/2023

Last Publication: 8/17/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: Brian C. Reseigh and Rebecca M. Reseigh

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc., its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Bell Bank

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/2/2020

Recording Date of DOT: 12/7/2020

Reception No. of DOT: 2020119935

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $417,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $377,290.19

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

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 165, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 120-C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 10004 Heywood St, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 6, 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: 7/13/2023

Last Publication: 8/10/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/15/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

AMANDA FERGUSON

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

Fax #:

Attorney File #: CO21661

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0089

First Publication: 7/13/2023

Last Publication: 8/10/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press Bids and Settlements

Public Notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #037-23 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Douglas County seeks to conduct a needs assessment to understand and determine the needs of individuals and families experiencing domestic violence. This needs assessment would be conducted in collaboration with local law enforce-

ment, the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, the Crisis Center (DV program in Douglas County) and other domestic violence service providers, the DC Department of Human Services and Department of Community Development, the Douglas County Mental Health Initiative including the co-responder, Community Response Teams and The Care Compact, hospitals and/or other medical providers, other non-profits and behavioral health community partners knowledgeable regarding domestic violence. To the extent possible the assessment should include input from DV survivors and family members.

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

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

RFP responses will be received until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Three (3) original hard-copies of your proposal response must be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “Request for Proposal (RFP) #037-23, Domestic Violence Needs Assessment”. Proposal responses will not be considered which are received after the time stated and any proposals so received will be returned unopened.

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

Please direct any questions concerning this RFP to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-6607434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No. 945829

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 10, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #036-23 MICROWAVE BACKHAUL NETWORK REPLACEMENT

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Douglas County Emergency Telephone Services Authority (911), hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests proposals from responsible and qualified vendors for the work of replacing and upgrading the point-to-point microwave radio equipment used by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) to backhaul its two-way voice traffic and site security system information. ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2023 @ 9:00 A.M., THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY SITE VISIT RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL ALLOW ALL POTENTIAL RESPONDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS AND CARAVAN TO ALL SITE LOCATIONS – ALL ATTENDEES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR TRANSPORTATION TO THE SITE LOCATIONS. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BEGIN AT THE ROBERT A. CHRISTENSEN JUSTICE CENTER, 4000 JUSTICE WAY, CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80109. ALL ATTENDEES MUST CLEAR SECURITY AND MEET IN THE JUSTICE CENTER LOBBY. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTIVE VENDORS ATTENDING THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A RESPONSE ON THIS PROJECT. Please bring a business card, as sign-in sheets will not be passed around.

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

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

RFP responses will be received until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 1, 2023 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Six (6) original hard-copies of your proposal response must be submitted in a

sealed envelope, plainly marked “Request for Proposal (RFP) #036-23, Microwave Backhaul Network Replacement”. Proposal responses will not be considered which are received after the time stated and any proposals so received will be returned unopened.

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

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

Legal Notice No. 945823

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 10, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF

CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT

COUNTY OF DOUGLAS

STATE OF COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on September 3, 2023 final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and American West Construction, LLC for the US 85 CPW Access Road, Parking Lot, and City Ditch Relocation Project, Douglas County Project Number CI 2021-037, in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said American West Construction, LLC for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 3rd day of September, 2023 file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Director of Public Works Engineering, with a copy to the Project Engineer, Neil Sarno, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

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

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

Legal Notice NO. 945790

First Publication: August 3, 2023

Second Publication: August 10, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Account Number: 2734

Misc. Private Legals

Public Notice

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

To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy 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:

CASTLE ROCK INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

LLC - CASTLE ROCK INVESTMENT PROPER-

TIES LLC A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILTY

COMPANY - REGISTERED AGENT MARK

CUCAROLA CASTLE ROCK INVESTMENT

PROPERTIES LLC - MARK CUCAROLA AS

MANAGER FOR CASTLE ROCK INVESTMENT

PROPERTIES LLC - HIGH ROCKIES LAND

MANAGEMENT LIMITED - BROMLEY DIS-

TRICT WATER PROVIDERS LLC A COLORADO

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY - ROBERT A

LEMBKE AS MANAGER FOR BROMLEY DIS-

TRICT WATER PROVIDERS LLCA COLORADO

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY - REGISTERED

AGENT ROBERT A LEMBKE BROMLEY

DISTRICT WATER PROVIDERS LLCA COLO-

DISTRICT WATER PROVIDERS LLC ATTN: ROBERT A LEMBKE MANAGER - JOHN M SPILLANE - THE AMERICAN TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY AKA AT&TMOUNTAIN STATES TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY - OCCUPANT

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 1st day of November 2018 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to HIGH ROCKIES LAND MANAGEMENT, LIMITED the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit:

TRACT B BELL MOUNTAIN RANCH #1B 0.730 AM/L (FUTURE WELL SITE) andsaidCountyTreasurerissued a certificate of purchase therefore to HIGH ROCKIES LAND MANAGEMENT, LIMITED. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxesassessed against said real estate for the year 2017. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of CASTLE ROCK INVESTMENT PROPERTIES LLC for said year 2017

That said HIGH ROCKIES LAND MANAGEMENT, LIMITED on the 17th 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 November 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 July 2023

/s/ David Gill County Treasurer of Douglas County

Legal Notice No. 945733

First Publication: July 27, 2023

Last Publication: August 10, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Liquor License

PUBLIC NOTICE

PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAW OF THE STATE OF COLORADO,

1. Sporty Pickle SportyPickle LLC d/b/a Sporty Pickle has requested the Licensing OfficialsofDouglas County to grant a Liquor License for a Hotel and Restaurant liquor license at the location of 8640

S Peoria St, Suite 100, Englewood, CO 80112.

The Public Hearing on this application is to be held by the Douglas County Local Liquor Licensing Authority at 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80104 on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 1:30 p.m.

Date of Application: July 6, 2023

Officer: Jarrett Gordon

Legal Notice No. 945830

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 10, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Children Services

(Adoption/Guardian/Other)

Public Notice

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

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

In the Interest of: NYOBI EVANS, D.O.B.: 02/19/2018, Child,

And concerning: BROOKLYN NECOLE EVANS, D.O.B.: 12/30/1991, Mother CURTIS MERKINSON, D.O.B.: Unknown,

Possible Father JOHN DOE, D.O.B.: Unknown,

Possible Father

Respondents

And DESTINY MARTINEZ, D.O.B.: 08/31/1981, Maternal Great Aunt, Special Respondent

Attorney for Department:

R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833

Angela Borkowski, #50088 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5326 Fax: (303) 479-9259 lreigrut@douglas.co.us aborkowski@douglas.co.us

CASE NUMBER: 23JV36 DIVISION 8

TO: Brooklyn Necole Evans, D.O.B.: 12/30/1991

TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE:

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

A Return of Service, Pre-Trial Conference and Adjudication has been set for September 18, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in Division 8, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

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

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

If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests.

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2023, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

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

Dated: August 1, 2023

/s/ Angela Borkowski

Angela Borkowski, #50088 Assistant Douglas County Attorney

Legal Notice No. 945814

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 10, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

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

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

In the Interest of: NYOBI EVANS, D.O.B.: 02/19/2018, Child,

And concerning: BROOKLYN NECOLE EVANS, D.O.B.: 12/30/1991, Mother CURTIS MERKINSON, D.O.B.: Unknown, Possible Father JOHN DOE, D.O.B.: Unknown, Possible Father Respondents

And DESTINY MARTINEZ, D.O.B.: 08/31/1981, Maternal Great Aunt, Special Respondent

Attorney for Department:

R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Angela Borkowski, #50088 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5326 Fax: (303) 479-9259 lreigrut@douglas.co.us aborkowski@douglas.co.us

CASE NUMBER: 23JV36 DIVISION 8 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS

This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2023.

TO: John Doe D.O.B.: Unknown

TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE:

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

A Return of Service, Pre-Trial Conference and Adjudication has been set for September 18, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in Division 8, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

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

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

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2023, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

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

Dated: August 1, 2023

/s/ Angela Borkowski Angela Borkowski, #50088

Assistant Douglas County Attorney

Legal Notice No. 945815

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 10, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

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

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

In the Interest of: NYOBI EVANS, D.O.B.: 02/19/2018, Child,

And concerning: BROOKLYN NECOLE EVANS, D.O.B.: 12/30/1991, Mother CURTIS MERKINSON, D.O.B.: Unknown, Possible Father JOHN DOE, D.O.B.: Unknown, Possible Father Respondents

And DESTINY MARTINEZ, D.O.B.: 08/31/1981, Maternal Great Aunt, Special Respondent

Attorney for Department:

R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Angela Borkowski, #50088 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5326

Fax: (303) 479-9259 lreigrut@douglas.co.us aborkowski@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 23JV36 DIVISION 8

DEPENDENCY SUMMONS

This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2023.

TO: Curtis Merkinson D.O.B.: Unknown

TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE:

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

A Return of Service, Pre-Trial Conference and Adjudication has been set for September 18, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in Division 8, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition.

YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN AD JUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDI CATING YOUR CHILD AS A DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILD.

You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your

children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests.

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2023, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4. This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel.

Dated: August 1, 2023

/s/ Angela Borkowski Angela Borkowski, #50088 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No. 945816

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 10, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press ###

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