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County prepares for likely tough wildfire, drought season Area forecast shows more dry, warm weather in March and April

BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

There may have been snow on the ground just days ago, but Douglas

County is gearing up for a difficult wildfire and drought season around the corner.

As the county begins its fifth month in some of the worst possible drought conditions, local officials are encouraging residents to step up their awareness of the situation and consider what they can do to help.

While the entire Denver metro area and much of the state are experiencing moderate to extreme

drought conditions, almost all of Douglas County was considered to be under the worst possible dryness situation — called “exceptional drought” — from Oct. 20 until Feb. 23, according to the United States Drought Monitor. By the end of February, the county was in the secondworst category, known as “extreme drought,” along with the rest of the metro-area counties.

“All of the experts are really

… indicating there is significant potential for drought and wildfire danger,” Douglas County Commissioner Abe Laydon said. “It would be unwise to look at the forecast in terms of drought and wildfires and not be proactive about it.”

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Mia Sikora, 7, takes a dive, landing upright with a smile on a hillside off Founders Parkway in Castle Rock on Feb. 25. School was PHOTO BY THELMA GRIMES canceled in Douglas County and for most of the metro area due to a storm that brought heavy snow to the area.

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While restaurants and retail stores at the outlet mall and throughout the city suffered in 2020 and at the start of 2021, Castle Rock Finance Director Trish Muller said sales taxes for the town were stabilized through revenue in grocery and merchandising sales.

In 2020, when toilet paper and other items were flying off the shelves shortly after the pandemic hit, it helped the town’s sales-tax coffers.

Of the town’s $217 million budget, $55 million makes up the general fund. More than $25 million of the general-fund budget comes directly from sales taxes.

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Castle Pines North residents to vote on water inclusion plan The $34 million proposal calls for lower monthly water and sewer fees

BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After voters declined to approve a renewable water plan in 2016 and 2018, Castle Pines residents living west of Interstate 25 will vote on a proposed water inclusion partnership with the Parker Water and Sanitation District in May. The May 4 special election will ask voters to approve the inclusion of Castle Pines North Metro District’s water and wastewater utilities with those of the Parker Water and Sanitation District.

Parker Water CFO Steve Hellman said there are an estimated 12,000 residents living west of I-25. In total,

that equates to about 3,500 accounts that would be switched to the Parker Water system. While the proposal calls for lower water and sewer bills for residents, if approved, it would require the metro district to pay an up-front cash payment of $34 million for meter upgrades, infrastructure and the pipeline needed to connect users to the Parker Water system.

District 1 City Councilmember Deborah Mulvey said the proposal impacts all residents living in north Castle Pines except those in the Hidden Pointe subdivision.

Mulvey said while the issue impacts her constituents, the Castle Pines City Council has no jurisdiction over the proposal and has not decided to take a position one way or the other at this time.

The plans were laid out for residents during a Feb. 11 meeting.

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Interim superintendent recommends in-person learning Corey Wise calls for middle and high school students to return in late March

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Douglas County Schools interim Superintendent Corey Wise hopes to see middle and high schools resume in-person learning, five days a week in March.

Wise announced in a Feb. 25 letter to the community he would recommend a switch to in-person learning at the March 2 school board meeting. Under Wise’s proposal, secondary schools would make the transition on March 22. That is the start of schools’ fourth quarter, making it “a natural time to begin,” his letter said.

“The number of employees who have already received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine (or have an appointment scheduled) is exceeding our expectations,” Wise said in the announcement.

While elementary students began full, in-person learning on Jan. 5, middle and high school students started the second semester with full remote learning, until they launched a “Hybrid 2.0” model earlier this month.

Among changes from last semester’s hybrid model, secondary students now receive live instruction at all times, alternating between attending class virtually and in-person.

Wise has said throughout the semester the district would make plans for a return to full, in-person learning so schools would be ready to change models when that became possible.

His recommendations are to continue targeted quarantines of students and unvaccinated staff, and to keep up COVID-19 precautions such as masking, increased ventilation, seating charts and social distancing.

Students enrolled in the district’s “eLearning” program, the fully

online option, will remain in that learning model this school year.

Wise urged the community to continue slowing the virus’ spread to support plans for a full return. Keep students home when sick, monitor children’s health, minimize multiple household gatherings and out-ofstate travel during spring break, he said.

District leadership and board members hope to send students back full-time during the 2021-22 school year as well, he said. The district is still examining the possibility of continuing its online learning model next year.

Wise emphasized that board members and district leaders have wanted a return to in-person learning since last summer. As the district maneuvered the pandemic, leadership has pointed to COVID-19 incidence rates and logistical issues such as substitute teacher shortages as two of the major pressure points influencing which model the district put into place at a given time.

So too has community feedback.

In January, board members broke with Wise’s recommendation to launch hybrid learning that month.

They voted to wait until February amid pushback from some students and teachers who said the first semester’s hybrid model was flawed.

Board directors have also heard consistent calls from some parents for 100% in-person learning, and a recall effort is underway to oust four directors, partly over the board’s pandemic response.

Wise said the decision to go back in-person comes after constant monitoring of COVID-19 and the consideration of “the diverse voices of staff, students, parents and community members.”

“It’s difficult to believe that it has been nearly a year since we first transitioned students to remote learning (following spring break 2020) due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” Wise wrote. “Our teachers, principals and other staff are ready to increase the in-person learning time for all students.”

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Local firefighter brings a piece of ground zero to Castle Rock Steel-box column on display at public safety training facility

BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After six years of efforts led by Oren Bersagel-Briese, a steel-box column recovered from ground zero is now on display in a special memorial at the Castle Rock Public Safety Training Facility.

While getting the 350-pound piece of steel to Castle Rock and built into a proper memorial took years, Bersagel-Briese, a Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department division chief at the training center, committed to honoring the first responders who died in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks by serving as a founding member of the annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, which gained national attention.

In 2014, Bersagel-Briese said he received a call from a stair-climb organizer in Pennsylvania. He was told there was a leftover piece of the steel columns that had been underneath the World Trade Center. None of the

Oren Bersagel-Briese, Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department training division chief, played a key role in getting the 350-pound steel column from the World Trade Center to Castle Rock.

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pieces could be placed in private hands, and this one needed a public home.

“We gladly accepted the responsibility to have a pub-

lic place for this,” BersagelBriese said. “For me, and all firefighters, 9/11 has always been important to all of us.”

Bersagel-Briese, a fourth-

generation firefighter, said after 9/11, he always felt a sense of duty to pay tribute and support the firefighters and police officers lost that day.

It started small with a handful of firefighters from Denver and Castle Rock getting together to climb stairs in 2004.

“We started doing it for some camaraderie,” he said. “We would run the stairs and then ask when we planned to do it again.”

One of the firefighters said the climb should be done on Sept. 11, BersagelBriese said. They planned the inaugural gathering in 2005. The five firefighters climbed 110 flights of stairs, which is the number of flights of stairs firefighters faced in 2001 when the World Trade Center came under attack.

Now, in its 16th year, the annual Castle Rock stair climb is capped at 343 participants, a tribute to the number of firefighters that died on 9/11.

As the Castle Rock Memorial Stair Climb gained more attention, departments across the nation asked Bersagel-Briese to help create more.

In a normal year, Bersagel-

Briese said, there are more than 16,000 firefighters paying tribute to lost comrades on 9/11. Proceeds from the events go to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, which provides funding for firefighter counseling services in New York.

The funds also assist families of fallen firefighters.

In 16 years, BersagelBriese estimated that more than $5 million has been raised nationally.

Looking at the piece of steel now on display atop a copper frame, BersagelBriese said, “I am humbled by it every day. Knowing that a firefighter from here in Castle Rock can make that happen — it’s special.

To have this piece here is honorable.”

Bersagel-Briese said they chose the training facility for the memorial because it is a place where both police officers and firefighters train. He stressed that not just firefighters died on 9/11 and police should be honored as well.

While not a public path downtown, Bersagel-Briese said he invites residents to see and pay tribute to the memorial. The training center is located at 303 Malibu St. in Castle Rock.

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BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Even as Colorado’s COVID-19 restrictions loosened in the past couple of months, the state continued to enjoy falling rates of new coronavirus cases — but Coloradans risk reversing that trajectory if they start to have more face-toface contacts than they do now.

“If Colorado remains on the current trajectory, statewide hospital demand and cases will continue to decline,” a Feb. 24 report by the Colorado School of Public Health says.

Optimistically, the report adds: “It will be over a month before hospital demand and infection prevalence reach (the low) levels comparable to last summer.”

The state may be on a riskier track, though, if Coloradans start to have more in-person contacts and let their guard down on behaviors such as mask-wearing.

A key indicator to watch is the “effective reproduction number,” sometimes written “Re,” a measure of how rapidly COVID-19 infections are spreading. It’s a similar measure to Colorado’s R0 — pronounced “R-naught” — that state officials discussed in the pandemic’s earlier stages.

The reproduction number shows how many people each infected person will, on average, likely spread the virus to. If the number sits below 1, infections are decreasing.

Colorado’s most recent estimate is 0.95, reflecting the virus’s spread in early February. That means the rate of new cases could soon start to increase again if the public isn’t cautious.

Coloradans appeared to be having more in-person contacts in early February compared to in January, according to the report.

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Those developments come as more counties close to Denver — including Jefferson, Park, Clear Creek and Broomfield — recently entered level blue on Colorado’s color-coded “dial” of restrictions, further loosening rules for restaurants and other businesses.

Blue could soon spread Level blue, the next-lowest notch on the dial since the Denver metro area entered level yellow on Feb. 6, appears to be a possibility for more metro counties in the next several weeks.

The state’s COVID-19 dial is the set of restrictions counties must follow based on local virus spread.

Counties now land in level blue when they drop below 100 new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people within one week, a measure known as a county’s incidence rate.

As of Feb. 25, Adams County sat at 129, Arapahoe at 115, Douglas at 136, Denver at 112 and Weld at 137.

Elbert County appeared poised to possibly move into level blue the soonest, with a rate of 75.

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“There is considerable uncertainty about how policies and behaviors over the last few weeks will influence the course of the epidemic, how rapidly the B.1.1.7 (UK variant) will spread in Colorado, and how rapidly the vaccine will be administered,” the Colorado School of Public Health’s report says.

As of Feb. 25, the state’s trend of new cases per day appears as if it may be flattening after several weeks of mostly steady decline.

The school of public health’s estimate of daily infections appears to show a flattening in recent weeks. Meanwhile, after several weeks of general decline in the number of daily deaths among people with COVID-19, the number of deaths stayed flat in late January and showed a small uptick at the end of that month.

“If the B.1.1.7 variant spreads rapidly in Colorado and (in-person contacts increase) over the short term, we could see another peak in hospital demand,” the report says. If contacts increase drastically enough and Colorado sees rapid spread of the variant, demand could exceed intensive care unit capacity and approach hospital capacity, according to the report.

If trends take a turn for the worse, it is too early in Colorado’s vaccination distribution to create enough community protection to prevent another spike in cases and deaths, the State Joint Information Center said.

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Doctors warn against COVID complacency Vaccines are going in arms, but much remains to be done to stave off outbreaks

BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

UCHealth doctors at the Highlands Ranch Hospital said while there is a light at the end of the tunnel in the COVID-19 pandemic, we are still inside the tunnel.

Dr. Ben Usatch, medical director for the emergency department at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, said as more vaccines are being distributed and the public continues following mask-wearing recommendations and practicing good hygiene,

the hospital is seeing fewer serious COVID cases in the ER. Last year in early March, Usatch said they were able to get prepared as COVID made its way into the U.S. and eventually to Colorado.

“By the time it hit us with the vengeance that it did, we had our safety mechanisms in place,” Usatch said. “I’ve never seen anything like this. It’s a threat to practitioners and we really didn’t have a clear path to treatment. I would argue we still don’t have a clear path to treatment.”

At times over the past year, Usatch said the Highlands Ranch hospital was at 104% capacity due to COVID patients. Being prepared, they were taking patients from other regional hospitals and from out of state.

“We were getting patients from everywhere just to give them the best chance of getting through this,” he said. “We are talking about very, very sick patients.”

Dr. Lisa Wynn, OB/GYN and service line chief for women’s services at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, said with little data on what COVID does to pregnant women, the last year was stressful, especially for first-time moms.

Wynn said she had several pregnant women diagnosed with COVID, and at least two were hospitalized. Both those moms delivered healthy babies and were able to recover.

On the emotional side, Wynn said it was tough as pregnant women had baby showers through Zoom, or had to get a sonogram or exam

without their partners, taking away some of the most special moments of pregnancy.

Now, Usatch said there is hope that the vaccine is providing a light at the end of a very long tunnel.

However, in calling it a “blip on the radar,” he said Coloradans cannot let their guard down.

“We are one good holiday of bad practices to another explosion of cases,” he said.

Nationally, only about 50 million Americans have been vaccinated — about 15% of the nation’s population. Usatch said it is just the tip of the iceberg. In order to reach herd immunity, the U.S. will have to get 70% of the entire population vaccinated.

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The metro district and Parker Water have been studying and developing the proposed inclusion plans for more than two years.

Metro district President David McIntyre said a solution is needed to secure future renewable water resources in Castle Pines. In 2018, voters removed four members of the metro district board, electing new members, including McIntyre.

“When they elected us, we made one promise,” McIntyre said. “We promised to find a renewable water option that wouldn’t cost $100 million. It was a promise made and a promise kept.”

McIntyre said it is important to secure the community’s renewable water future wisely and at less cost.

Voters rejected plans in 2016 and 2018 primarily because it called for more than $100 million to build the infrastructure required to support a renewable water system. The plan called for north residents to pay higher utility fees and property taxes over 30 years.

McIntyre said the new board

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Food and merchandising makes up 30.8% of the sales-tax budget. In 2020, it increased by 19 percent.

March 4, 2021M took a serious look at finding help outside the city, which led to them talking to every neighbor about a partnership. The metro district board talked to Castle Rock, the Centennial Water and Sanitation District, Denver and Parker about forming an inclusion plan. While others didn’t have the resources or water capacity, McIntyre said Parker Water took on the challenge.

Parker Water CFO Steve Hellman said what Castle Pines is going through will likely become more common across the Denver metro area. As developers build subdivisions, Hellman said, they find cheap water-utility options in order to meet minimum standards to build and move on.

“The custom model is developers put together smaller utilities because it is cheaper than joining an already-established utility,” he said.

“Castle Pines North is now trying to solve longer-term water issues.”

McIntyre said Parker Water is a good fit to meet community needs because it already has a comprehensive renewable water plan in place, giving an opportunity to move beyond unfunded renewable water plans. Making the plan possible, Parker Water owns and operates

Rueter-Hess Reservoir with the raw-water-storage capacity of 75,000 acre-feet. One acre-foot of water equals 325,851 gallons.

Hellman said Parker Water is already “ahead of the curve” in future planning, adding that the metro district also owns water rights, which would allow both entities to benefit.

According to the metro district study, Castle Pines North residents currently pay some of the highest water fees in the region. On average, Castle Pines North residents pay $156.35 a month on water and sewer.

That is more than Castle Rock, Aurora, Colorado Springs and the Village at Castle Pines, according to the study.

If given voter approval, Parker Water said the new services would go into effect on Jan. 3, 2022. Immediately, northside, single-family residential customers would no longer have to pay the metro district’s monthly maintenance charge or the renewable water investment, which would decrease the average monthly bill by $25.23, amounting to $302.76 in annual savings.

Parker Water already provides utility services for Castle Pines residents living east of I-25. On average, the monthly water and

service fees are $65.63.

Hellman said the lower fees are due to the “economies of scale.” Having more customers spread across the water system lowers rates.

In property taxes, the inclusion creates a higher valuation. Hellman said Parker Water currently has $800 million in assessed value.

The addition of Castle Pines North customers will increase that value by $200 million.

If metro district voters approve the plan, 3,500 customer accounts would be added to Parker Water, which currently serves 17,500 residents.

Hellman said the proposal would also benefit Parker. The added infrastructure and water rights will increase Parker’s future renewable water supplies, he said. Hellman said Parker customers would also see a decrease in renewable water fees because costs could be spread out more with the added customers.

Under the plan, Parker Water will not assume any debt or current liabilities of the metro district, which will be required to pay off debt liabilities before the partnership becomes effective.

To learn more about the plan, go to the metro district’s website at cpnmd.org

Muller said while sales taxes increased by 7.6% in 2020, the outlet mall, restaurants/bars, and the apparel and accessories industries were hit hard by pandemic restrictions.

Tax revenue from apparel and accessories decreased by 23.8% in

2020, and restaurants/bars, which make up 10% of the sales-tax budget, decreased by 4%.

In 2021, Muller said she has a conservative forecast that sales taxes will stay on track at an estimated increase of 4%. Looking at 2022 and 2023, Muller said they expect a 3.5% increase.

Muller explained that the sales-tax part of the budget matters because impact fees and revenue collected from developers has limitations on how it can be spent, which means personnel costs come more from sales-tax revenues.

Town Manager David Corliss said while they approve a one-year budget by law each year, the town really works five years ahead.

“Currently, we are very dependent on sales taxes,” he said, “they go up and they go down. We are limited in our ability to diversify revenue.”

Corliss said revenue streams are going to be an important topic for

town council moving forward. With a growing population, Corliss said the town is going to need more personnel in public safety, including the police and fire departments.

“This community has very high expectations for all of our departments,” he said, “particularly in public safety.

“I like the fact that we have a police department that can spend time with citizens and not run from call to call. My top priority is to give a healthy menu of next steps.”

One option Corliss brought up is a possible sales-tax increase. However, he noted that because of Colorado’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights, any taxincrease proposal would have to be approved by voters.

Corliss said at future meetings, he will be presenting new revenue options to the council. Most of them revolved around increasing taxes in various forms, including property taxes, which Corliss said are some of the lowest in the Front Range.

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Area residents relieved to get COVID vaccine Around 500 received shots at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital clinic

BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic nears, hospitals, clinics and pharmacies across the Denver metro Area continue to provide vaccines to residents, hoping it will be the beginning of the end.

As Highlands Ranch resident Diane Basile, 69, received her vaccine at a clinic hosted at the UCHealth Hospital in Highlands Ranch last week, she said it was “the best day ever so far in 2021.”

Centennial resident Peter Kushar, 65, also received the first round of the Pfizer vaccine at the clinic.

Both Basile and Kushar agreed that the road to finding and getting a vaccine was not easy. Kushar compared the process to the “Hunger Games.”

Kushar said he regularly visited, and signed up on, 14 websites in hopes of getting

UCHealth RN Mary Love injects the first round of the Pizer vaccine into Centennial resident Peter Kushar.

PHOTO BY THELMA GRIMES

a call back to get the vaccine.

“From a health standpoint, getting this shot is critical,” he said. “We have to get to a point of herd immunity and these vaccines will help get us there.”

Basile estimated that she spent about two hours a day for weeks trying to find a clinic. She said she even

started guessing schedules and delivery times, staying up until midnight some nights to sign up for the Walmart clinics. In signing up for one Walmart clinic, Basile said she thought she was set, only to find out that due to extreme winter weather across the country the big-box store did not get its shipment as planned.

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If we don’t get to a point of herd immunity, we don’t get back on track.”

Basile and Kushar said once they found the sign-up process at UCHealth, things went more smoothly. They got signed up, and received

a call. Once patients are approved, UCHealth automatically schedules them for the second round that is required for the vaccine to be effective.

“I could just get up and dance,” Basile said. “The system could be better. It may have been better federally instead of each state doing it. But I’m glad the government has provided this to us.”

Basile said the last year was tough. Since retiring, Basile said she likes to travel a lot. In 2020 and 2021, she has already canceled planned trips to China and Australia.

With the vaccine, Basile said she is looking forward to the days of traveling again, and feeling safe.

Kushar said he thinks he will breathe a sigh of relief around April 1 when he is slated for the second Pfizer shot. While he said he handled the restrictions and shutdowns OK, one of the hardest things for him during the pandemic was not being able to attend his sister-in-law’s funeral.

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DROUGHT

pretty big risk factor.”

FROM PAGE 1

spell has only worsened, according to the drought monitor.

In a recent county commissioners’ meeting where the board approved contracts for aerial support during wildfires, Tim Johnson, director of Douglas County’s emergency management, spoke about the current conditions.

“The dryness that we experienced all last year, (which) led to … the worst fire season we’ve had in Colorado, that continued on,” said Johnson. “We’re anticipating that this year is going to be a difficult year.”

With forecasts showing a continuation of dry, warm weather in the next few months, county and state officials are promoting drought and wildfire mitigation tactics. Recommended measures include cleaning out gutters, making an emergency exit strategy, minding water restrictions and being careful not to cause a wildfire spark.

“Be aware, know that Colorado is going to be dry this season and take proactive measures to make sure that you’re not part of the problem, (but) part of the solution,” Laydon said.

The importance of mountain snow One reason that Douglas County had a higher drought rating compared to neighboring counties for several months could be that the area just hasn’t fared as well as others in terms of precipitation events this winter, said Becky Bolinger, the state’s assistant climatologist.

“There is a luck factor,” Bolinger said.

Bolinger doesn’t believe Douglas County is significantly worse off than other nearby areas due to that rating. However, she also doesn’t see the county as in the clear now that it’s been slightly downgraded to “extreme drought.”

“It’s like you’re in a baseball game and you’re losing by eight runs and your player knocks a solo home run,” she said. “It’s exciting, but you’re still down by seven runs.”

Though March and April are typically some of the snowiest months of the year, projections from the

Douglas County was considered to be under the worst possible dryness conditions — called “exceptional drought” — from Oct. 20 until Feb. 23, according to the United PHOTO BY ELLIOTT WENZLER States Drought Monitor.

National Weather Service are predicting more abnormally dry, warm weather in the region during those months. But even if Douglas County defies this prediction and precipitation in the area comes out at or above average, what happens in the mountains could be even more telling for how the county’s water supply will be impacted. “(The mountains) cannot make up a big snowpack deficit just in March and April … it’s the mountain snow that’s a lot more important for us than our snow that we get here on the Front Range,” Bolinger said.

That’s because mountain runoff is a major contributor to reservoirs in Douglas County. The South Platte River Basin, which feeds into Douglas County, had below-average snowpack as of the end of February, according to the United States Department of Agriculture snow survey.

The county’s largest water provider, Centennial Water & Sanitation District, which serves Highlands Ranch, primarily relies on this runoff to serve their more than 100,000 customers.

The water district’s average annual demand is 16,500 acre-feet of water storage, according to the district. This year, that capacity is almost 3,000 acre feet below average for this time of year. An acre-foot is one acre of water’s surface and one foot of depth.

“Nothing is a guarantee at this point but the odds are a little bit against us right now to have a near-normal snowpack and we

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need above normal to help with the drought,” Bolinger said.

Centennial Water is working on a drought response plan should the conditions persist or worsen. In the meantime, they’re asking customers to be aware of the conditions and be efficient with their water use.

Residents can help out by checking for leaks, watering outside during the early morning or late evening and prioritizing drought-tolerant landscaping.

“It’s up to each of us to help conserve and use water efficiently,” said Sherry Eppers, spokesperson for the district.

Two of the county’s other major water providers, Parker Water & Sanitation District and Castle Rock Water, mostly utilize wells or groundwater for their supply. Still, both districts either have or are also developing plans in case their supplies are depleted.

On a statewide level, drought impacts haven’t been this bad since 2012, Bolinger said. The worst season before that was in 2002. “(Exceptional) drought conditions … are expected to only occur in an area once in every 50 to once out of every 100 years,” Bolinger said.

“We’ve had three in 20 years.”

If the drought continues as expected, the county, along with much of the state, could be in for water restrictions and more wildfires during the warm months, she said.

“One of the biggest concerns I would have for this summer is a very high risk for wildfires that could get large or could impact areas where it would be costly and devastating,” Bolinger said. “For the less densely populated areas of Douglas County, I would say that is a

‘Man-made problems’ There are several mitigation tactics that can be taken to prepare for wildfire and drought season. On the governmental level, Douglas County commissioners have secured their annual contracts for air support during wildfires, including two 45day stints during peak fire season where a helicopter is parked in the area. These contracts are unique to Douglas County, Johnson said.

Commissioners are also hoping to converse with Sen. Michael Bennet about his bill The Outdoor Restoration Force Act, which would, in part, provide funding for fire mitigation.

Johnson and his team meet with local firefighting agencies once a month and host wildfire evacuation drills for residents of high-risk areas.

In Douglas County, where wildfires are the top natural hazard above snow storms and tornadoes, residents can also play a role in helping the season run as smoothly as possible, Johnson said.

“They can play a huge role on an individual basis,” Johnson said.

“If everyone in the community is doing at least their part to mitigate their property, that helps us tremendously.”

Potentially high-risk areas that Johnson and his team keep a close eye on include Castle Pines, Roxborough Park, Perry Park, Woodmoor Mountain, Russellville, other forested areas and even Highlands Ranch. Two of the county’s largest fires in the past decade have been in the Highlands Ranch backcountry.

“If I were a Douglas County resident and I was in a heavily forested area, I would be sure that I was ready,” she said. “If I lived in a more suburban area … I would be more concerned about how I’m watering and making sure I’m watering in a way that’s not wasteful.”

Residents can also help stop wildfires from spreading by calling 911 if they see or smell smoke.

It’s also important to be mindful about anything that could cause a spark, including cigarette butts, campfires and machinery such as lawn mowers and cars.

“A lot of times … these are manmade problems that occur,” Laydon said. “So when the public is aware of how they can also help keep their neighborhoods, their homes, their areas safe, that really helps us.”

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feeling really tired and feeling soreness in his arm.

Dr. Lisa Wynn, OB/GYN and service line chief for women’s services at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, said she participated in the Madera vaccine trial, which turned out to give her a placebo, requiring her to get the real vaccine later.

Wynn said while the first round didn’t have any real side effects, the second round made her tired and sore, with chills.

“That second round really packs a bit of a punch,” she said. “I was definitely alternating between Advil and Tylenol for several hours. I would recommend that people getting the second shot plan to be out the following day.”

Wynn said as she has worked with colleagues and patients, it doesn’t seem to matter which vaccine they receive, the second round hits people harder. She said it is especially true for younger people.

Wynn said besides getting the vaccine to continue serving her patients, she had personal reasons

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As politics and stories of bad reactions to the vaccine continue, Usatch and Wynn agreed it’s im-

A UCHealth RN provides the first round of the Pizer vaccine to Highlands Ranch resident Diane Basile.

for getting vaccinated.

In her family, Wynn said there is a renewed sense of hope. She said she can see her family and know it is safe.

For those with anxiety and those thinking about not getting the COVID vaccine at all, Wynn said

the only way out of the pandemic is through “science, vaccines and hard work.”

UCHealth vaccinated 500 residents last week. On a larger scale, they have vaccinated more than 215,000 residents throughout the Denver metro area to date.

UCHealth currently has about 90,000 scheduled appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations in the coming weeks.

To get a vaccine through UCHealth, spokesperson Paula Freund said residents do not have to be registered patients. Anyone can get vaccines through the UCHealth clinics. For more information, visit uchealth.org/covidvaccine.

To learn about other vaccination clinics and providers, visit the Colorado vaccine provider list at covid19.colorado.gov/for-coloradans/vaccine/where-can-i-getvaccinated.

portant to trust the science.

“Everything that we do from me giving you a cough drop to prescribing an antibiotic ... everything has a risk/benefit ratio,” Usatch said. “If everything in medicine had a risk/benefit ratio like this, my job would be easier.

There is a landslide of benefit versus the slight risk of an allergic reaction.”

Over the last year, Usatch said he saw patients admitted into the ICU, or ultimately the morgue, noting that the side effects of the COVID vaccine are not even in the

same ballpark.

“You get a little bit of body aches and chills the day after the second shot,” he said. “It’s a small price to pay for the safety and the contributions to society by contributing to herd immunity that comes with the vaccine.”

UCHealth Pharmacy Technicians Jessica Kurtz, left, and Eva Rozanski fill 500 syringes with the Pizer COVID-19 vaccine for the clinic held at the UCHealth Hospital in HighPHOTOS BY THELMA GRIMES lands Ranch last week.

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A lifelong attraction to the hard stuff

man walks into a bar with a large chunk of concrete and says to the bartender, “Give me a drink. And one for the road.”

I like concrete.

QUIET I’ve always liked DESPERATION concrete.

Concrete is everywhere.

Construction of Hoover Dam began in 1931. It was completed in 1936.

It looks the same today as it did 85 years ago. Who else Craig Marshall can say that?

There are 4,360,000 Smith cubic yards of concrete in the dam, powerplant and secondary buildings.

The Empire State Building used 62,000 cubic yards of concrete.

Arapahoe Community College on South Santa Fe in Littleton is a brutallooking structure, isn’t it? Actually, “Brutalism” is an architectural term.

Brutalism began in post-war Great Britain and was characterized by constructions that showcased bare building materials.

In ACC’s case, that’s exposed concrete.

When my in-home studio addition was built in 2003, a truck pumped concrete over my house to the foundation forms at the back through a pipe that was controlled by a workman with a handheld device.

Concrete is normally 60% to 75% aggregate, 15% water and cement, and 5% to 8% air.

Aggregates include sand, gravel and crushed stone.

I know what you’re thinking: “The old frog has run out of things to write about.”

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Songs? Songs titled “Concrete” can be found. “Concrete and Clay” reached No. 1 the UK in 1965.

Remember Johnette Napolitano?

She was the lead singer of Concrete Blonde, a successful rock band from Hollywood.

Concrete definitely lasts but it doesn’t last forever. Many of the concrete bridges in America are showing disconcerting signs of deterioration after decades of traffic, especially semi-tractor-trailer trucks traffic.

Concrete trucks have always intrigued me. The revolving cylindrical barrel going in one direction, the truck in another.

I try not to follow them, and admit to a childish fear the chute will swing out and the driver will release his load, as it were, on my imported station wagon.

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Here’s to hope, habits and happiness

Schools’ equity policy is crucial

I congratulate Douglas County School District for the work on the Equity Policy and this media for shedding light into this journey.

George Floyd’s murder was the first time I felt a visceral soul pain that I had not felt before. That pain led a group of us to form Equity Growth Zone (EGZ), a support and advocacy group, to heal and lead our community toward racial equity. Knowledge is profoundly social and social means emotions. Fear of emotions blocks growth in knowledge. Through our regular engagements at EGZ we are intentional in our approach with emotion so that learning, and growth can happen.

We must acknowledge that while racism impacts BIPOC people directly, it indirectly impacts all of us, especially our children. Racism sends a pervasive message that some human beings are above others. That message gets internalized by kids and bullying is their way of trying to make sense of this artificial hierarchy of value in human life. We unintentionally reinforce this message when we do not include the historical perspective of BIPOC people and when we fail to recognize and repair the impact of racist microaggressions.

Through my work at the leadership team of the Douglas County Youth Health Coalition, I have learned that race, ethnic, religious, class, disability, gender identity and sexual orientation discrimination are risk factors to youth mental health and resolving them builds a resilient community where all our kids thrive.

Far from it.

And I’m not the only one who feels this way about concrete.

I recommend “Concrete Planet: The Strange and Fascinating Story of the World’s Most Common ManMade Material.”

“We use it for our buildings, bridges, dams, and roads. We walk on it, drive on it, and many of us live and work within its walls.”

Okay, it’s not espionage or zombies, but for those of us who prefer to be informed, it’s good reading.

The Smithsonian Channel has a new program that thrills, stuns and mesmerizes me.

“How Did They Build That?”

“Across the globe, radical architects, ingenious engineers, and skilled builders are creating structures so outrageous they defy logic.”

Often, these architects, engineers, and builders rely on concrete.

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here is a popular statement among business professionals, owners, and salespeople, and it is based on the book by WINNING Rick Page titled “Hope is Not a WORDS Strategy.” In this context, hoping to grow our business or hoping that we will make a sale without a solid strategic and tactical plan is true. Hope is not a strategy.

Michael Norton However, there are times where hope is the absolute best strategy and approach.

The business owner without hope to better serve their customers or community will settle for the lowhanging fruit and more than likely accept mediocrity from themselves, their employees, and the products or services they provide.

The salesperson who only focuses on making a deal, with no focus on developing winning relationships is likely operating without the proper context of hope. Hope in business and in selling eliminates a “One and Done” or “One Hit Wonder” mentality.

Conversely, the business owner, the salesperson, and each one of us who has hope, works with hope, and lives with hope, is more likely to move from the simple practice

of “hoping” and into the planning, doing, and achievement required to reach our dreams and goals.

Hope drives change. Hope adds the “will” to our “skill.” Hope powered by encouragement creates a completely different mindset.

Here is another phrase we are all probably familiar with, “Kick the Habit.” What if the habit is a good and productive habit, should we still try and “Kick the Habit”?; or should we “Keep the Habit” Ask 10 people to describe or define the word “habit,” and eight out of 10 will use negative wording or descriptors. Why is that? Why do we see the word “habit” with such a pessimistic outlook? It is because we typically associate habits with something that we need to break instead of build or keep.

If bad habits can quickly become terrible habits, then it must hold true that good habits can become great habits. And what if we allowed ourselves to make hope a strategy that included a tactical plan and approach? Would we break bad habits before they become worse, build new and productive habits, and turn our existing good habits into amazing habits that lead to the achievement of our goals and dreams? Of course we would.

Do you see the connection yet? If not, I encourage you to read just a little bit more.

We all have hope for something.

We hope for good health, loving family and friends, a job or career that fulfills us, a better tomorrow, peace, healing, unity, and so much more including our hope for happiness. And here is where it all comes together for us. When we have hope, we are more likely to make the necessary and positive changes in our lives. Once we identify the changes that need to be made, we will become inspired to break our bad habits that hold us back and form the good habits that propel us forward. When hope is part of our foundational attitude towards life and we create habits that fuel our journey, we will move one step closer to achieving the happiness we desire.

Here are a few questions that I get when I speak on this topic. Is hope nothing more than a wish that has no plan? Are bad habits so engrained that they are unbreakable? Is happiness possible without hope? Depending on who you ask, you may receive a different response or guidance than mine. But I would say that hope is more than a wish, there are no habits that cannot be broken or built upon, and at times happiness is possible without hope, but the odds typically favor the hopeful.

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Starting a business as a second career

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lder adult entrepreneurs have many prized advantages. Most importantly — you know stuff. You have experience budgeting both in your career and at home. You have industry knowledge LIVING & and can identify AGING WELL areas where you may add value to your previous employer’s business as a partner or competitor. You know how to focus and strategize to reach your goals.

You have an extensive network. You Denise Grills have loan credit and street cred. You are getting the COVID vaccine first and can rejoin the outside world safely!

The 2020 pandemic and related economic and political uncertainty may have discouraged you. But 2021 is a good time to start your business for many reasons including new technology and support offerings, state and federal government support, and acceptance for working virtually.

New technology and platforms can help you get started pursuing

a business that you are passionate about. You might have a hobby you enjoy and realize that your friends are all asking to buy your product, so post on the Etsy Global Marketplace. You love dogs or cats, so sign up with Rover for dog walking and services. Tinkering around the house and fixing things is your idea of fun, so join TaskRabbit. All are a good low-risk way to start your own business.

While startup expenses in the past included costly investment in bookkeeping, online accounting services minimize this initial risk and cost and may be free for small numbers of users or employees. You can move to paid plans as your business grows and complexity increases.

QuickBooks, Plooto, and Zero are easy-to-use financial systems. Marketing automation companies like HubSpot and Marketo jump-start your sales and marketing programs.

Multiple website builders like Wix and Squarespace offer easy-to-start websites. AARP has a wealth of resources to “Be Your Own Boss” including excellent business plan and marketing worksheets. Payroll and benefit providers like Gusto and QuickBooks Payroll can take you from one employee to hundreds.

LETTERS

versity. I have grandchildren in the DCSD and as they grow and develop a “sense” of the world I would hope that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion be a part of their education. These principles and practices must be part of the structural culture that schools, communities, and households build to operate in and create a more perfect democracy.

We must support the district’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Strategic Initiative Team as well as the Equity Advisory Council in order to advance equity in the district. ALL students (and families) will benefit from a racially just system!

Jill Smith Highlands Ranch

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EGZ is open to all who share our desire to grow. Email to join the - conversation: equitygrowthzone@ gmail.com.

Nara Altmann, Ph.D. Lone Tree Equity, inclusion are needed

Thank you to Colorado Community Media for the many articles in last week’s paper about the Douglas County School District’s lack of diversity.

I am a “transplanted” Californian (from Los Angeles) who noticed right away when moving to Highlands Ranch the lack of racial di-

SMITH FROM PAGE 12

Concrete is gray.

Or not. Concrete can be colored with stains, pigments, and dyes.

None for me, thanks.

Gray is good. In fact, I chose warm, concrete gray for the exterior paint of my home.

(It was either that or dachshund red; the HOA barked.)

There’s an urban myth about “concrete shoes” attributable to the connection between certain types

NORTON FROM PAGE 12

life? Are you on your way to breaking bad habits and forming better ones? As always, I would love to hear your story at mnorton@tramazing.

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and the concrete industry in New York City.

You can explore the ruins of Concrete City, a collection of 20 homes built entirely of concrete in 1911 in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, northwest of Philadelphia.

A better name now might be Graffiti City. The ruins haven’t been respected.

Hellen Keller: “There is plenty of courage among us for the abstract, but not the concrete.”

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net. com, and when we see hope and habits through the lens of helping us achieve happiness, it really will be a better than good year.

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

Build a brand kit and amp up your images and content with sites like Canva or Nicepage.

Support for small businesses is a big part of new government programs. The Colorado State, Small Business Small Business Development Center and Small Business Administration websites feature information from getting started in a business to COVID-related assistance. The Douglas County Library offers online learning that includes using LinkedIn Learning for free. You can learn everything from using Microsoft Excel PivotTables to Small Business Marketing.

(Information on LinkedIn Learning [formerly Lynda.com] can be found on the library website, dcl.org, in the “Library Perks” section under “Library Info.”)

The new ability to work remotely benefits anyone with mobility, immunity, or transportation issues while running a home business. If you are using Zoom to check in on your grandchildren or book club, you can use those skills to provide services or hold meetings virtually.

Remember to have a professional background in your home office or

use a virtual background which can be found easily by googling “Zoom Backgrounds.”

You don’t have to jump in and use all of the above resources immediately, but pick one area and get started. There are as many resources to help you start your business as you have dreams and ideas. The best time to start is now!

Denise Grills is a veteran of the software industry with 35 years with IBM and Oracle in marketing and development. In 2020, she started her own consulting and coaching business: Denise Grills, CEO - Denise Grills Consulting and Coaching.

To learn more contact denise@ denisegrillsconsulting.com, call 303249-8936 or visit www.denisegrillsconsulting.com.

This column is hosted by the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County.

Please join us for our next virtual online presentation April 1 at 10 a.m.

Denise Grills will be our presenter and provide an overview on starting a business. For more information, please visit www.MyDougCoSeniorLife.com, email DCSeniorLife@ douglas.co.us or call 303-663-7681.

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Gerlinde Winslow Gerlinde Helena Winslow, age 72, passed away December 17, 2020 following extended illness. Born to German parents Fritz and Inga, she married and moved to the US in the mid-1960’s.

For many years she worked at Samsonite and, after a period of time, earned US Citizenship, an accomplishment for which she was extremely proud. Gerlinde was preceded in death by her father, two brother’s and a sister, and is survived by her mother Inga, sister and husband Irmgard and Josef and their daughter, brother and wife Rolf and Anya, brotherin-law Martin and his children, two daughters, seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

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A fair chance of festivals this summer Though it’s too soon to say for sure, many beloved summer events are in the works

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or those who didn’t get to watch fireworks or eat funnel cakes in 2020, this spring and summer could bring good news: Festivals and fairs are in the works, though nothing is set in stone.

Scores of local events were canceled last year as COVID-19 reshaped life, though some gatherings went forward in a limited capacity. This year, as COVID numbers improve and the vaccine rollout advances, local officials are cautiously optimistic that many beloved community events can carry on.

“It will look different, but we can figure out innovative ways to do this,” said Mellissa Sager, the policy and intergovernmental affairs manager for the Tri-County Health Department, which covers Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties. “These events are really important to communities, and we can make it work.”

Face masks will likely still be required at public events through the summer, Sager said, as will social distancing measures, symptom screenings and capacity limits.

Restrictions are largely set at the state level, Sager said. Governor Jared Polis is expected to roll out new, more flexible measures in coming weeks that could better facilitate summer festivals.

Here’s a look at summer plans around the metro area as they stand at the beginning of March: Adams County

No events have been canceled so far this year, Adams County spokesperson Christa Bunting said. That includes the Adams County Fair scheduled for Aug. 4-8, and a Styx concert at Riverdale Park on Sept.

11. adcogov.org/events

Arapahoe County

The Arapahoe County Fair, scheduled for July 22-25, will be open “in some form,” county spokesperson Luc Hatlestad said. “The goal is to have as complete an experience as possible.” Other summer events at the fairgrounds on East Quincy Avenue include a series of 5K walks and runs, the Chalk Lines & Vines art and wine festival on May 15 and 16, and the Pictures on the Plains summer movie series on June 16 and 30. arapahoecountyfair.com

Arvada

Arvada’s Kite Festival, scheduled for April, has been canceled, but quite a few other events are going forward: Movies Around

Metro-area cities are planning a wide range of festivals this summer, with an eye on COVID safety.

Town, with live music before showtimes starting at dusk, will run from May to September.

Arvada On Tap, a craft beer and barbecue fest, is set for June 26.

4th of July fireworks are a go, as is Arvada Days on Aug. 21. arvadafestivals.com Brighton

Brighton’s summer event schedule is in the early planning stages, said city spokesperson Kristen Chernosky. Summerfest, normally the first weekend in June, may be pushed back. brightonco.gov

uled for July 31 through Aug. 8, with a full slate of 4-H programming and livestock shows. Other events are to be determined. elbertcountyfair.com Elizabeth

The Elizabeth Stampede, featuring concerts, a parade and three days of rodeos, is scheduled for June 3-6 at Casey Jones Park. Higher expenses and spectator limits have spurred the Stampede to launch a sponsorship drive called the Stampede Booster Club. elizabethstampede. com

Englewood

Most events are still in their planning stages, said city spokesperson Melissa Hoelting. The city will host Climb4Change at Phillip Miller Park on May 22. The event features five racing events to choose from, and raises money for the town’s adaptive recreation program. crgov.com

No decision has yet been made on the 4th of July festivities at Belleview and Progress parks, city spokesperson Ann Lauricello said.

The city is “cautiously optimistic” about the late-summer Block Party on Broadway. “Obviously there are still many unknowns,” she said. englewoodco.gov

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Fort Lupton

Castle Rock

The 103rd annual Douglas County Fair & Rodeo is scheduled for July 31 through Aug. 8. No schedule of events has been announced yet, but county spokesperson Luanne Lee says organizers will strive as always to bring together “the best of rural heritage, agriculture, Western sports, youth and adult exhibits and quality entertainment.” douglascountyfairandrodeo.com

Elbert County

The Elbert County Fair is sched-

No major events have been canceled, though all now include social distancing measures, face masks and staggered start times where appropriate. That includes the Easter Egg Hunt on March 27 at the recreation center, the Cinco de Mayo 5k at Railroad Park and the Independence Day celebration at the recreation center. fortlupton.org

Golden

What will 4th of July look like this year? How about Buffalo Bill Days?

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The Fine Arts Festival? City spokeswoman Diane Tiberi said: “We are still trying to answer some of the very same questions you are asking!” visitgolden.com Lakewood

The annual Earth Day celebration won’t be a festival format this year, with the city instead planning a variety of chalk art installations in parks accompanied by workshops and tutorials, starting April 17.

Though the city will still fire off fireworks on July 3, there will be no gathering at Jeffco Stadium. Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park will host some groovy events, like the Rockin’ Block Party on June 4, featuring cover bands playing ‘90s hits followed by a screening of Jurassic Park (reservations required). The park will also host outdoor concerts every Thursday evening between June 17 and July 29. lakewood.org Littleton

Plans for the Fire Muster and Block Party, both traditionally held in June, have not yet been announced. Western Welcome Week is scheduled for Aug. 13-22, though details have not yet been fleshed out. westernwelcomeweek.org Northglenn

Northglenn will see a few cancellations this year: The Food Truck Carnival, Mudapalooza volleyball tournament and the Flashlight Egg SEE FESTIVALS, P16

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Landscape painting workshop set for Zoom presentation

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Patrick’s Day show, streaming live from the Pearse Lyons Distillery in Dublin, Ireland. Tickets needed-1 per device, per household. Go to webanjo3.com.

et’s Paint a Wonderful Landscape” with local painter Brian Hubbell will be offered

by Heritage Fine Arts Guild as a Zoom workshop from 9 a.m. to noon on March 13. $25 members; $30 non-members.

See heritage-guild. SONYA’S com and select cur- SAMPLER rent workshop. (A Zoom link will be provided prior to workshop.) For information, contact Mary kay Jacobus at mkstudio@comcast.net.

PEN America See the PEN America website for information about Emerging Voices Fellowship. Applications accepted through March 17. See pen.org.

Town Hall opens Sonya Ellingboe “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” will be presented at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St. in downtown Littleton from March 19 through April 18, with evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets: $47-$52. 303-794- 2787, ext. 5, townhallartscenter.org. A new exhibit started March 1 in Stanton Gallery, called “World of Color.” open during box office hours and during performances. It will also be on the Depot Art Gallery’s Virtual Gallery. See depotartgallery.org.

MCA Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, 1485 Delgany St., is now open with “Keith Haring,” “Grace

Brian Hubbell shows his “Pikes Peak and Devils Head” painting. Hubbell will lead the “Let’s Paint a Wonderful Landscape” workshop for Heritage Fine Arts Guild. COURTESY PHOTO

House Mural,” “Colorado in the Present Tense: Narkita Gold, Rick Griffith, Nathan Hall and Maia Ruth Lee” and “Jaime Carrejo: Waiting.” Reserve tickets in advance, mcadenver.org, 303-298-7554.

Mixed Taste programs have started, still virtual.

Parker Correction: We listed an incorrect date for the Parker Storybook Holiday — it will be on March 28. Also virtual from the PACE Center: Join Betsy Schwarm on Monday nights for virtual classical insights classes: 7 p.m. March 15, March 22, March 29, April 5. Tickets; $40 for all four

classes. Please purchase a ticket for each participant. (Classes, not live music performances.) Also: Hazel Miller and the Collective performs on March 27 at 7:30 p.m.

Santa Fe Summer news note: Santa Fe’s International Folk Art Market is opening live July 7-18 and a fundraising online auction will be held March 21-27. Auction preview March 21.

Bidding starts March 24 at 10 a.m. and will remain open until March 27. See folkartmarket.org.

We Banjo 3 We Banjo 3 presents a virtual St.

Curious Theatre A two-play education series from Curious Theatre Company is available online: “Black” by young playwright Lamaria Aminah and “In Transit” by Holden Thomas are virtually available until June 15. Tickets cost $10 per play per household, with proceeds going to Curious New Voices program. Call 303-623-0524 or visit curioustheatre. org/nowyouknow_ondemand.

DLOG Denver Lyric Opera Guild’s Final Competition for fellowships will be broadcast from Calvary Baptist Church on March 20 from 1 to 5 p.m.

See denverlyricoperaguild.org.

DAM “Paris to Hollywood: the Fashion and Influence of Veronique and Gregory Peck” will be open at the Denver Art Museum March 14 to June 20, in addition to regular museum exhibits.

Shroud of Turin at center of children’s story ‘The Wordless Weaver’ is intended for those ages 4 to 8

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Author Claudia Cangilla McAdam of Highlands Ranch is a classic storyteller with a master’s degree in theology — a combination that leads her to writing stories for children that lead them into her own beautiful worlds. An earlier book was “Do You See What I See?” which was

written in collaboration with photographer John Fielder and encouraged kids to really look at what surrounded them.

(McAdam suspects it is no longer in print.)

Newest on the scene is McAdam “The Wordless Weaver,” timely for the season now and carrying lovely illustrations by Caroline Baker Mazure, an art teacher who lives in Michigan.

It focuses on the story of the Shroud of Turin, which is housed at the St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Turin, Italy, with a recorded history dating back to Lirey, France in 1353

and is believed by many, including McAdam, to be the linen shroud that wrapped Jesus of Nazareth after his crucifixion. It is described as 14 feet long, with the image of a man on it. An illustration at the end of the book shows a reader how it looks and should provoke more discussion.

A timeline McAdam provided says it was traded to the Duke of Savoy for two castles in 1452 and moved to Turin in 1578 for safekeeping after surviving a church fire in Chambery, France in 1532. It was cleaned and restored by the Catholic Church in 2002. When displayed, it is encased in bulletproof glass. A

previous pope has referred to it as an icon.

(McAdam mentioned a series of books written about the shroud, including one by Ian Wilson, published in 1979, updated in 2010.)

Her poetic new book for the 4-to-8 set begins as a young girl and her two little brothers join a crowd that lines the road into Jerusalem — as Yeshua, already legendary as master and teacher, travels the road into Jerusalem.

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Thornton officials did not respond by the time of publication. Check thorntonco.gov for updates on potential city events.

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Hunt are off the table. In their place, however, are a boatload of smaller events: Canal Cleanup on March 13, Kids’ Fishing Derby on May 15, Stonehocker Farmhouse Porch Concerts, and movies and theater performances. In place of the normal 4th of July bash, Northglenn is planning “4 for 4th:” four smaller celebrations at city parks, including a car show, field day and spirit tasting. Also in the works: a grand opening of the city’s new recreation center, senior center and theater. northglenn.org Parker

Parker’s events season kicks off with a stretched-out St. Patrick’s Day celebration, with Lucky the Leprechaun visiting Mainstreet on March 13 and 20. Residents who

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she goes home to weave, her reputation for skill already established. In several days she finished a length of fine cloth, which her mother said they could take to market the next time they went.

The next morning, Shira’s mother shrieked and told her Yeshua had been arrested and was to be cruci-

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spot Lucky or the shamrocks he hides can enter to win a prize basket. Parker Days is still tentatively scheduled for June 10-13, though

details have yet to be fleshed out.

July 4 will feature a scaled-down celebration, with details to be announced. parkerdaysfestival.com,

Westy, known for its off-thewall events, is shifting away from one-time events in 2021, said city spokesperson Ryan Hegreness.

That means no Adult Egg Hunt, Ballerina Dodgeball or Zombie Golf. Instead, the events team touts month-long attractions: June’s is “The Land of Milk and Honey,” and “immersive theater experience.” July is “Reels on Wheels,” featuring live entertainment followed by a drive-in movie. August brings Friday Night Beer Crawls.

And from May to October, “Art in the Neighborhood” will bring lowcost art workshops around town in a mobile studio. www.cityofwestminster.us

fied and Shira ran out to the hilltop ... where she prayed silently ... Yeshua’s young disciple, John, comforted her.

She heard a man offer his tomb and discussion of a need for a shroud — she ran and touched his arm, then ran home to get her length of cloth.

A strip was cut off one side to bind the cloth around the body as it was laid to rest in a tomb.

The next morning, John returned to find only the shroud in the tomb.

The story continues to this day and a devout McAdam has shared a very readable version it with young people today.

It is available online and can be ordered through Tattered Cover, Barnes & Noble or other bookstores.

It is available in the gift shops at St. Thomas More Parish, 8035 S. Quebec St., Centennial (where an autographed copy can be ordered), and St. Mary Catholic Church, 6853 S. Prince St., Littleton.

Hi, Sonya. Thank you for welcom-

ing me so warmly to your bright and lovely apartment. I was pleased to see that you are doing so well in your new nest. And I loved meeting Hope!

I’m grateful, too, for the time you are taking to put together an article about The Wordless Weaver. To that end, I’m attaching an image of the book’s cover and my headshot.

Please let me know if there’s anything else you need.

I look forward to seeing you again when the weather warms up.

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The wait for In-N-Out is over in south metro area Restaurant served up ‘burgers for breakfast’ on opening day

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

People lined up to eat “burgers for breakfast” as the famed fast food chain In-N-Out Burger opened its newest Colorado location in Lone Tree, near Park Meadows mall.

The restaurant, located at 9171 Westview Road, began serving food around 8:30 a.m. during In-N-Out’s Feb. 22 grand opening.

For Holly Houston, stopping by was a spur of the moment decision when she noticed cars in the drive thru for the first time. The Douglas County woman had been watching the restaurant’s construction, she said, looking forward to trying it at a location closer to home.

“I’ve been waiting for this one to open,” she said.

Company spokesman Denny Warnick said the building has been ready for weeks and could have opened as early as December.

In-N-Out waited until COVID-19 cases improved at the company’s other Colorado locations, which became outbreak sites after opening, and for cases to trend down in the surrounding community, Warnick said.

“We just thought it would be wiser

Although the restaurant did not allow dine-in during its grand opening, the InN-Out in Lone Tree was open for carry-out orders as well as drive thru.

to wait until both those results had improved to open another location,” he said.

Lone Tree employees were tested for COVID-19 before opening day and would be tested again after, he said. They were also assigned teams, which worked in specific sections of the kitchen to lessen how often people crossed paths, he said.

The Lone Tree location employs 80 people so far and will continue hiring, he said.

COVID-19 precautions weren’t the only kind in place for the burger joint’s south metro debut.

After large crowds turned out at previous Colorado grand openings, Warnick said In-N-Out worked with the City of Lone Tree, the Lone Tree Police Department and a third-party,

Employees at the new In-N-Out in Lone Tree grab burgers during the restaurant’s Feb. PHOTOS BY JESSICA GIBBS 22 grand opening.

traffic-control company, Colorado Barricade, to devise a traffic plan at the company’s expense.

“We don’t like to presume that we’ll be very busy but from the crowds that we had in Aurora and Colorado Springs,” Warnick said, “we wanted to be ready.”

A spokeswoman for the City of Lone Tree provided a statement saying the city is excited In-N-Out came to town and is prepared for potential

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or many people, the Tyrannosaurus rex is the dinosaur, and it’s easy to understand why. There’s no animal today that comes close to the sheer intimidation and raw power that this Cretaceous-era dinosaur possessed. But there’s still a lot to learn about this predator. And that’s where SUE comes in.

The T. rex known as SUE is the most complete and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus to be discovered so far. It was discovered by Sue Hendrickson — hence its nickname — in South Dakota in 1990. More than 30 years later, it is still offering scientists all kinds of glimpses into the life and times of the “King of the Tyrant Lizards.”

And now Denver residents can enter SUE’s world and see the animal itself at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

“We had SUE in 2012, (but) it was in a different setup back then.

That’s because we’re changing our views of dinosaurs all the time,” said Dr. Joe Sertich, museum curator of dinosaurs. “In 10 years, SUE

The T. rex Experience will be on display at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. in Denver, through April 25.

Along with animations, touchable bronze casts of SUE’s bones and a multimedia light show, the exhibit features an exact cast of PHOTO BY CHRIS SCHNEIDER/DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE SUE’s 40-foot-long skeleton.

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VISIT SUE SUE: The T. rex Experience will be on display at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. in Denver, through April 25.

A timed ticket for museum entry and a separate timed ticket for entry into the SUE exhibit is required.

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could be back with a completely different setup based on new discoveries.”

SUE: The T. rex Experience — on loan from the Field Museum in Chicago — features an exact cast of SUE’s skeleton, which, according to provided information, measures 40 feet from snout to tail and 13 feet tall at the hip. To help visitors get a sense of what the animal actually looked like, there is also a full-sized replica of SUE — with a sample of what it would’ve dined on. The exhibit also features animations, touchable bronze casts of SUE’s bones and a multimedia light show that provides insight into its bones.

One of the most fascinating new pieces of information is also the most visible — the gastralia, or belly ribs, that stretched across the T. rex’s abdomen and helped it to breathe. These were not part of SUE’s anatomy during its last visit and are a testament to how big discoveries are still waiting to be made.

As is so often the case, it’s the museum’s additions from its own

One of the main attractions in the Denver Museum of Nature & Science’s SUE: The T. rex Experience exhibit is a full-sized replica of PHOTO BY CHRIS SCHNEIDER/DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE SUE to help visitors get a sense of what the dinosaur actually looked like.

collections that give the exhibit added depth and nuance. And when it comes to Colorado and dinosaurs, there’s a lot to say.

“The first Triceratops fossils were found in the area in 1887 in what is now the Highlands neighborhood,” Sertich said. “Focusing on SUE’s world highlights that this is very much a Denver Museum story as well. I think there’s no better exhibit for this museum than SUE.”

There are more than 20 specimens from the museum featured in the exhibit, including femur and a vertebra of the only T. rex skeleton ever found in the state, part of the Triceratops found at a construction site in Highlands Ranch in 2019, the jaw from the Torosaurus that was found in Thornton in 2017 and more.

Not only do these local connections highlight and explore what Colorado was like millions of years

ago, they also emphasize how diverse species and ecosystem information paint a picture of a world in flux — both then and now.

“It has taken a long time from the early days of the dinosaur bone rush to see these animals as living, breathing creatures who were always changing,” Sertich said. “All this teaches us a lot about (how) life responded to change back then, and that has relevance to today.”

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Recall drive has bad odor

Why do I think there is a backstory to the Feb. 11 News-Press front page story of a recall process initiated to target four DCSD school board directors? A group claims it is seeking to oust these school directors for showing a lack of leadership, and the leader of this group has publicly pledged $100,000 of his own money to the cause. The News-Press reported this leader has already selected the people he would endorse to replace the current directors.

What makes me believe there is a backstory comes from the history of a decade ago when the voters in DougCo ousted several “reformers” on the board of school directors who were going to provide vouchers to students to attend non-public schools. Thankfully, the group called Taxpayers for Public Education realized what was happening, and when educated to what was at stake, the voters said “No!” Could it be that these so-called “reformers” are sneaking back into the school district and trying to once again stack the board of directors with people who want to weaken the public schools?

Before anyone signs this recall petition, they need to know what this is really all about! I suspect there’s more to this story than a purported lack of leadership. As patriot Patrick Henry proclaimed, “I smell a rat!”

Rick Johnson Castle Rock Recall drive seems pointless

It is difficult to understand the Douglas County School Board director recall election effort. The district will have to pay $250-350K for an election when just four months later (whether or not a recall election is held), FOUR OF SEVEN BOARD MEMBERS ARE UP FOR ELECTION IN NOVEMBER (i.e., control of the board). So why is this being done except to throw a hissy fit? Even if the people behind the recall effort are upset at directors who are not up for reelection until 2023, they can gain control of the board in the normal course of the democratic process just a few months later, without costing the district hundreds of thousands of dollars and sparing everyone

multiple heated elections within a few months. Can anyone provide a legitimate reason why the recall proponents can’t wait four more months? Particularly as the sole reason apparently for throwing this fit is how the board handled the pandemic, which will not be an issue by summer when a recall election would be held if their petition is successful.

It would be nice to have a break from political fliers clogging the mailbox and doorways and simply adhere to the normal election processes.

Robert C. Marshall Highlands Ranch

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School directors shut down our voices

If you watched the February 16 DCSD Board of Education meeting, your jaw probably dropped like mine did.

For two consecutive meetings now, school board leadership, through President David Ray, has stifled the voice of Douglas County parents — limiting their ability to comment and share concerns about the future of their kids’ schooling. Ironically, Mr. Ray previously complained about past board members doing just this.

How have they done this? Without prior notice, in these last two meetings the board has delayed public comments at least two hours later than normal.

Now why is this important? For the majority of parents, they don’t have the luxury to remain glued to an ongoing school board call to provide comments while having to ensure their kids are fed, bathed and tucked into bed to get ready for another school day.

But parents desperately need their voices heard. Our kids are often suffering academic, mental, and emotional damage from remote learning. Our board seems to be struggling with what to prioritize, and parents need to remind them that our kids’ education should come first (and that in-person learning can be done safely). To stifle our voices right now is a failure of leadership.

Frankly, parents in our county should be incredibly disappointed in our board. They aren’t listening to parents and aren’t putting our children’s education first. No wonder there’s a recall effort against this board.

Amber Misgen Parker

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2020-0102 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/21/2020 2:13:00 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: ZEE M GILBERT Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. Bank NA, successor trustee to Bank of America, NA, successor in interest to LaSalle Bank NA, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, WMALT Series 2006-8 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/30/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 7/11/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006059014 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $650,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $658,549.19 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 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 33, BLOCK 1, THE PINERY/HIGH PRAIRIE FARMS FILING NO. 1A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 5893 Saddle Creek Tr, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 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: 2/18/2021 Last Publication: 3/18/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/21/2020 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ANNA JOHNSTON Colorado Registration #: 51978 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700 , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000009128059 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2020-0102 First Publication: 2/18/2021 Last Publication: 3/18/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

on file with the Town of Larkspur, 8720 Spruce Mountain Road, Larkspur, Colorado 80118, (303) 681-2324, by Mindy Kazurova for a change in zoning pursuant to the current Larkspur Zoning Ordinance.

Legal description of Property: LOT 9 BLK A Donely’s ADD to Larkspur .36AM/L From: Residential To: Commercial Reason: Coffee Shop Name: Kazurova Rezone Zoom Meeting/Planning Commission 03/30/2021 @ 5:00 p.m. +13462487799, 82794137916 https://us02web.zoom.us/i/82794137916 Meeting ID: 827 9413 7916 Zoom Meeting/Town Council 04/01/2021 @ 6:00 p.m. +13462487799, 81793872551 https://us02web.zoom.us/i/81793872551 Meeting ID: 817 9387 2551 Date of Application: 02.23.2021 Legal Notice No. 938578 First Publication: March 4, 2021 Last Publication: March 4, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS A public hearing will be held before the Planning Commission on March 22, 2021 at 6:00 PM, and before the Board of County Commissioners on April 13, 2021 at 2:30 PM, in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO, for a change in zoning from Agricultural One to General Industrial and for inclusion in the Interim Water and Sanitation Overlay District. The subject property is located approximately 1/3 mile south of the intersection of Airport Road and Reynolds Drive, 7125 Reynolds Drive.

If public meetings are restricted on these dates, hearings may be held online. See the County website or contact the Planning Department for instructions on how to participate virtually.

For more information call Douglas County Planning at 303-660-7460. File No./Name: ZR2019012/ Reynolds Industrial Park Lot 17 addition and rezoning Legal Notice No. 938570 First Publication: March 4, 2021 Last Publication: March 4, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS A public hearing will be held before the Planning Commission on March 22, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., and before the Board of County Commissioners on April 13, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. in the Commissioners' Hearing Room, 100 Third St., Castle Rock, Colorado, for approval of a preliminary plan for the subject property located immediately northwest of the intersection of Preservation Trail and Forest Keep Circle. For more information call Douglas County Planning, 303-660-7460.

File # SB 2020-043/Reata South Preliminary Plan Filing No.1, 5th Revision. If public meetings are restricted on this date, hearings may be held online. See the County website or contact the Planning Department for instructions on how to participate virtually.

Legal Notice No. 938571 First Publication: March 4, 2021 Last Publication: March 4, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FOR LINCOLN PROFESSIONAL PARK PROPERTY’S ANNEXATION Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Parker, Colorado, has by resolution set a public hearing regarding the Lincoln Professional Park Property Annexation on April 5, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as this matter can be heard, in the Town of Parker Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker Colorado 80138. The purpose of the public hearing is to determine if the petition for annexation for the property described in this public notice complies with Article II, Section 30 of the Colorado Constitution and meets the applicable requirements of C.R.S. §§ 31-12-104 and 31-12-105. The Town Council Resolution No. 21-008, Series of 2021, reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 21-008, Series of 2021

Public Notice

TITLE: A RESOLUTION FINDING SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE OF THE LINCOLN PROFESSIONAL PARK PROPERTY’S ANNEXATION PETITION WITH C.R.S. § 31-12-107 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 5, 2021, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING SAID ANNEXATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN FOR PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE LARKSPUR [PLANNING COMMISSION] [TOWN COUNCIL] Via Zoom Meetings.

WHEREAS, the Petitioner owns certain real property in Douglas County commonly known as the Lincoln Professional Park Property, which is described on attached Exhibit A (the “Real Property”);

A public hearing will be held upon the application

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Petition for Annexation (the “Annexation Petition”) concerning the Real Property; WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-12-107, this Town Council, sitting as the governing body of the Town, shall determine whether the Annexation Petition is in substantial compliance with the requirements of C.R.S. § 31-12-107(1); and WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Parker, Colorado (the “Town”), has satisfied itself concerning the compliance for the Annexation Petition with the requirements of C.R.S. § 3112-107(1) and must now proceed to consider the proposed annexation of the Real Property to and by the Town.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PARKER, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Annexation Petition for the proposed annexation of the Real Property into the Town substantially complies with the requirements of C.R.S. § 31-12-107(1).

Section 2. A public hearing on the eligibility of the Real Property to be annexed into the Town will be conducted on April 5, 2021, at the Town of Parker Town Hall, which is located at 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado, 80138, to determine if the proposed annexation complies with C.R.S. §§ 31-12-104 and 31-12-105 or such part thereof as may be required to establish eligibility under the terms of Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 31, Article 12, Part 1, as amended, known as the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965, and the Constitution of the State of Colorado, Article II, Section 30, as amended.

Section 3. Any person may appear at such hearing and present evidence upon any matter to be determined by the Town Council.

RESOLVED AND PASSED this 16th day of February, 2021.

TOWN OF PARKER, COLORADO Jeff Toborg, Mayor ATTEST: Carol Baumgartner, Town Clerk EXHIBIT A Legal Description A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 15; THENCE SOUTH 83°44'03" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 846.76 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF LINCOLN AVENUE AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE NORTH 89°29'00" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 371.25 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 02°18'01" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 467.18 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 1, E.T. TECHNOLOGIES INC., RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 2002093991; THENCE SOUTH 84°51'34" WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 395.93 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DRANSFELDT ROAD DEEDED BY RECEPTION NO. 2002088425 AND A POINT OF NON-TANGENT CURVATURE; THENCE ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE THE FOLLOWING SIX (6) COURSES: 1) ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE TO THE RIGHT AN ARC LENGTH OF 25.79 FEET, SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 660.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 02°14'19", AND A CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 02°20'42" WEST A CHORD DISTANCE OF 25.79 FEET; 2) NORTH 01°13'32" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 165.71 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; 3) ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE TO THE LEFT AN ARC LENGTH OF 43.04 FEET, SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 740.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 03°19'57", AND A CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 02°53'30" WEST A CHORD DISTANCE OF 43.03 FEET; 4) NORTH 04°33'29" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 217.83 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; 5) ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE TO THE RIGHT AN ARC LENGTH OF 49.23 FEET, SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 30.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 94°01'51", AND A CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 42°27'27" EAST A CHORD DISTANCE OF 43.89 FEET; 6) NORTH 04°33'21" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 15.04 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL CONTAINS 190,643 SQUARE FEET OR 4.38 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. BEARINGS ARE BASED ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ASSUMED TO BEAR SOUTH 89°29'00" WEST. Legal Notice No.938576 First Publication: March 4, 2021 Last Publication: April 1, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE FOR COMPARK BOULEVARD AT UPLAND DRIVE RIGHT-OFWAY ANNEXATION Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Parker, Colorado, has by resolution set a public hearing regarding the Compark Boulevard at Upland Drive Annexation on March 15, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as this matter can be heard, in the Town of Parker Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado 80138. The purpose of the public meeting is to determine if the

proposed annexation for the property described in this public notice complies with Article II, Section 30(1)(c) of the Colorado Constitution and C.R.S. § 31-12-106(1). The Town Council Resolution No. 21-007, Series of 2021, reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 21-007 , Series of 2021 TITLE: A RESOLUTION FINDING SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE OF THE COMPARK BOULEVARD AT UPLAND DRIVE RIGHT-OF-WAY PROPERTY’S ANNEXATION PETITION WITH C.R.S. § 31-12-107 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 15, 2021, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING SAID ANNEXATION WHEREAS, the Town of Parker owns certain real property in Douglas County commonly known as the Compark Boulevard at Upland Drive Rightof-Way Property, which is described on attached Exhibit 1.

WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-12-107, this Town Council, sitting as the governing body of the Town of Parker, Colorado, hereby determines that the proposed annexation of the real property described in Exhibit 1 is in substantial compliance with C.R.S. § 31-12-107(1); and WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Parker, Colorado, has satisfied itself concerning the substantial compliance for the proposed annexation to and by the Town of Parker, Colorado.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PARKER, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The proposed annexation of the real property described in Exhibit 1 substantially complies with C.R.S. § 31-12-107(1).

Section 2. A public hearing on said annexation will be conducted on March 15, 2021, at the Town of Parker Town Hall, which is located at 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado, 80138, to determine if the proposed annexation complies with C.R.S. §§ 31-12-104 and 31-12-105 or such part thereof as may be required to establish eligibility under the terms of Title 31, Article 12, Part 1, as amended, known as the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965, and the Constitution of the State of Colorado, Article II, Section 30, as amended.

Section 3. Any person may appear at such hearing and present evidence upon any matter to be determined by the Town Council.

RESOLVED AND PASSED this __ day of ___, 2021.

2. NORTH 89°15'54" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 145.80 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 645.00 FEET; 3. EASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 31°06'53", AN ARC LENGTH OF 350.27 FEET; 4. SOUTH 59°37'14" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 103.25 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING AN AREA OF 1.409 ACRES, (61,362 SQUARE FEET), MORE OR LESS. Legal Notice No. 938673 First Publication: February 11, 2021 Last Publication: March 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE OF VACANCIES ON THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OF RAMPART RANGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-9 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Rampart Range Metropolitan District Nos. 1-9 of Douglas County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-808, C.R.S., that vacancies currently exist on the boards of directors of the Rampart Range Metropolitan District Nos. 1-9 (“Districts”). Any qualified, eligible elector of the Districts interested in filling such vacancies and serving on the boards of directors should file a Letter of Interest with the boards of directors of the Districts on or before March 14, 2021, at the office of the Districts’ General Counsel.

Forms of Letters of Interest are available and can be obtained from the Rampart Range Metropolitan District Nos. 1-9, c/o Jennifer S. Henry at McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 592 4380.

RAMPART RANGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-9 By: /s/ Elizabeth Matthews, Secretary Legal Notice No. 938572 First Publication: March 4, 2021 Last Publication: March 4, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Bids and Settlements PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF PARKER, COLORADO

NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO

Jeff Toborg, Mayor ATTEST: Carol Baumgartner, Town Clerk EXHIBIT 1 Legal Description A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PART OF COMPARK BOULEVARD, RECORDED IN BOOK 1840 AT PAGE 1577, UPLAND DRIVE, AS SHOWN ON AND DEDICATED BY COMPARK FILING NO. 2 PLAT, RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 00031092 AND UPLAND DRIVE AS SHOWN ON AND DEDICATED BY HIGHFIELD BUSINESS PARK, A PLAT RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 2007041581, ALL IN THE RECORDS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE, LYING WITHIN THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE MOST SOUTHERLY CORNER OF LOT 1, SAID COMPARK FILING NO. 2, BEING THE SOUTHEASTERLY TERMINUS OF THAT CERTAIN COURSE SHOWN AS HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 59°37'14” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 103.25 FEET, AS SHOWN ON SAID COMPARK FILING NO. 2, ALL BEARINGS HEREON ARE REFERENCED TO THIS LINE; THENCE SOUTH 30°22'46" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 90.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY RIGHTOF-WAY OF SAID COMPARK BOULEVARD; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OFWAY, THE FOLLOWING THREE (3) COURSES: 1. NORTH 59°37'14" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 103.25 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 555.00 FEET; 2. WESTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 31°06'53", AN ARC LENGTH OF 301.39 FEET; 3. SOUTH 89°15'54" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 235.85 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY, NORTH 00°12'05" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 110.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF SAID UPLAND DRIVE, AS SHOWN ON AND DEDICATED BY THE HIGHFIELD BUSINESS PARK PLAT; THENCE DEPARTING SAID WESTERLY RIGHTOF-WAY, NORTH 89°54'45" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 70.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY, THE FOLLOWING FOUR (4) COURSES: 1. SOUTH 45°28'06" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 27.03 FEET;

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on APRIL 4, 2021, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Villalobos Concrete, Inc. for the Jamaica Street and Meridian Blvd. Intersection Improvement Project; CI 2017-022 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Villalobos Concrete, Inc. 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 April 4, 2021, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Director of Public Works Engineering, with a copy to the Project Engineer, Neil Sarno, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

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

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

Legal Notice No. 938569 First Publication: March 4, 2021 Second Publication: March 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Account Number: 2734 PUBLIC NOTICE INVERNESS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT BUILDINGS 15, 325 & 327 WATER LINE UPGRADE PROJECT, YEAR 2020 Contractor’s Settlement Notice is hereby given that on April 2, 2021, at 188 Inverness Drive West, Suite 150, Englewood, CO, final settlement will be made by the INVERNESS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT with EDGE Contracting, Inc., hereinafter called the “Contractor”, for and on account of the contract for BUILDINGS 15, 325 & 327 WATER LINE UPGRADE PROJECT, YEAR 2020. Any person, co-partnership, association or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said project, for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contrac-

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Public Notices tor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. All such claims shall be filed with INVERNESS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT c/o Mulhern MRE, Inc., 188 Inverness Drive West, Suite 150, Englewood, CO 80112. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such settlement will relieve the INVERNESS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT from any and all liability for such claim.

Inverness Water and Sanitation District Legal Notice No. 938574 First Publication: March 4, 2021 Last Publication: March 4, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for PALMER DIVIDE AVENUE PROJECT; CI 2021-017 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of paving of an existing, unpaved portion of Palmer Divide Avenue east of State Highway 83 in southeast Douglas County.

Bid items include installation of sediment control log, topsoil, delineators, construction surveying, and traffic control.

The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 8, 2021, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address. Electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s responsibility to obtain a complete set of the Project Plans and Specifications. Douglas County will not be held responsible for misinformation received from private plan rooms.

A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Daniel Roberts, P.E., Project Engineer by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at the same address.

The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • 1,340 CY of unclassified excavation • 1,300 CY of embankment material • 2,230 tons of Class 6 Aggregate Base Course • 720 tons of HMA grading Sx • 1,080 tons of HMA grading S • Installation of 128 linear feet of 18” RCP and 8 each 18” RCP flared end sections in 4 culverts Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein.

Any questions on the bidding process shall be directed to Daniel Roberts, P.E., Project Engineer at 303.660.7490.

Plan holder information, can be found on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website.

Legal Notice No. 938568 First Publication: March 4, 2021 Second Publication: March 4, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Account Number: 2734 Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the RUETERHESS RECREATION AUTHORITY of Douglas County, CO, will make final payment at the offices of the Authority, c/o Parker Water & Sanitation District, 18100 E. Woodman Dr., Parker, CO 80134, at 9:00 AM on March 15, 2021 to Western States Reclamation, Inc., 3756 Imperial Street, Frederick, CO 80516, in connection with payment for services rendered, materials furnished, and for labor performed in and for the Rueter-Hess Recreation Authority Phase 1 Trails and Incline Challenge Improvements, all being within or adjacent to the boundaries of the Authority and in Douglas County, Colorado.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractor or its subcontractors is required, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. Said verified statement must be filed with the RueterHess Recreation Authority at the above address of the offices of the Authority and at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release said Authority, its Board of Directors, officers, agents and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RUETER-HESS RECREATION AUTHORITY By: /s/ Russell W. Dykstra Attorney for the Authority Dated: February 23, 2021 Legal Notice No. 938566 First Publication: March 4, 2021 Last Publication: March 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Respectfully submitted this January 19, 2021 Public Notice NOTICE TO BIDDERS Separate sealed bids for the 2021 Townwide Pavement Markings – Crosswalks/Symbols (CIP21-007) as described in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, will be received by electronic bid through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System: www.bidnetdirect.com//town-of-parker until 1:00 p.m. local time, March 16, 2021 and then publicly opened and read aloud via an online Zoom conference. The Zoom conference information will be added to BidNet via a Communication prior to the bid date.

Electronic construction plans, specifications and forms for preparing bids may be obtained on Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System: www. bidnetdirect.com//town-of-parker on or after 9:00 a.m. on February 23, 2021.

All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in an amount of at least five percent (5%) of the Bid. The vendors can upload their bid bond when responding online. The bond will be retained by the Town as liquidated damages if the successful bidder refuses or fails to enter into a Contract and Performance, Payment and Maintenance bond in accordance with his bid when notified of the award.

The Town shall issue a written addendum if substantial changes which impact the technical submission of Bids are required. Addenda will be posted on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System: www.bidnetdirect.com//town-of-parker.

Plan Holders are responsible for either revisiting website prior to the due date to ensure that they have any addenda which may have been issued after the initial download.

The Plan Holder shall certify its acknowledgment of the addendum by signing the addendum and returning it with its Bid. In the event of conflict with the original contract documents, addenda shall govern all other contract documents to the extent specified. Subsequent addenda shall govern over prior addenda only to the extent specified.

The extent of the work is approximately as follows: 8,410 square feet of thermoplastic pavement markings, 5,676 square feet of recessed preformed plastic or thermoplastic pavement markings, 98 each preformed thermoplastic lane use arrows, parking lot striping (500 stalls), on-street parking striping (150 stalls), and miscellaneous pavement markings plus associated traffic control.

The Town shall have the option to renew this contract for subsequent years (with price adjustment) per Exhibit B of the contract.

Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after the time fixed for closing them. The Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities, to waive technical defects accordingly as the best interest of the Town may be served, may reject any and all bids, and shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder as determined by the Owner.

All bidders questions and inquires shall be directed to the Town of Parker’s Assistant Traffic Engineer, Spencer Raish, at 303-805-3200.

Tom Williams, PE, Engineering/Public Works Director This Notice to Bidders is not valid without the above signature.

NOTICE TO NONRESIDENT BIDDERS The purpose of this notice is to comply with C.R.S. § 8-19-104(3). If a nonresident bidder is from a state that provides a bidding preference to bidders from that state, then a comparable percentage disadvantage will be applied to the bid of that nonresident bidder. Nonresident bidders may obtain additional information from the Web site for the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.

Legal Notice No. 938565 First Publication: March 4, 2021 Last Publication: March 4, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 4000 Justice Way Suite 2009 Castle Rock, CO 80109 Plaintiff: SEAN TATE and KIMBERLY TATE v.

Defendants: DALE HICKEY and OWEN HICKEY Alan Greenberg, Esq., #18817 GREENBERG SADA & MOODY PC 770 W Hampden 227 Englewood CO 80110 303-781-3529 Case Number: 2021CV030052 SUMMONS TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to file with the clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you within the state of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 21 days after such service upon you. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you outside of the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after such service upon you. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing with the applicable time period, the Court may enter judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

/s/ Alan Greenberg Alan Greenberg, Esq. 18817 Attorney for Plaintiff 770 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 227 Englewood, CO 80110 (303) 781-3529 Legal Notice No. 938694 First Publication: February 11, 2021 Last Publication: March 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 4000 Justice Way, Ste. 2009 Castle Rock CO 80109 Plaintiff: FIRELIGHT AT HIGHLANDS RANCH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation; Defendants: CATHERINE J. SPECK; HIGHLANDS RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.; WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; DOUGLAS COUNTY TREASURER; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION. Attorneys for Plaintiff: THE DUPONT LAW FIRM, LLC Stephane R. Dupont, #39425 Address: PO Box 1073, Castle Rock, CO 80104 Phone Number: (720) 644-6115 Case Number: 2021CV030063 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: Catherine J. Speck You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an Answer or other response.

You are required to file your Answer within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you.

Service of the Summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

This is an action for judicial foreclosure of an association assessment lien pursuant to C.R.S. 38-33.3-316, in and to real property situated in Douglas County, Colorado, more particularly described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.

Dated: February 9, 2021 THE DUPONT LAW FIRM, LLC By: *s/ Stephane R. Dupont Stephane R. Dupont This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(h), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure Exhibit A LOT 47, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-R, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known as: 10852 Fairmont Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 Legal Notice No. 938722 First Publication: February 18, 2021 Last Pulication: March 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice Combined, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2020CV30695, Division/ Courtroom # SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 21000094 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY PERRY D. THOMAS; PAULA D. THOMAS; et al., Plaintiff: v.

HIGHLANDS RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC,. Defendant(s) Regarding: Lot 25A, Highlands Ranch Filing 122-R, First Amendment, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

Also known as: 10830 Hickory Ridge Street, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126; also known as: 10830 Hickory Ridge St Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 (the “Property”) Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on December 14, 2020, relating to Transcripts of Judgments recorded in the Douglas County public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above.

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Douglas County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 8th day April, 2021, at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2213, Castle Rock, CO 80109, phone number 303-660-7527. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. All bidders will be required to have in their possession cash or certified funds at least equal to the amount of the judgment creditor’s bid.

Please telephone 303-660-7527 prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. The highest and best bidder will have two hours following the sale to tender the full amount of their bid, or they will be deemed to have withdrawn their bid.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JUDGMENTS BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Recorded Transcripts of Judgement are in the amount of $12,528.12 All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 303-660-7527. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is WINZENBURG LEFF PURVIS & PAYNE LLP 8020 SHAFFER PKWY 300 LITTLETON, CO 80127, 3038631870 Dated 2/11/2021, Castle Rock, CO Tony Spurlock Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado Tommy Barrella, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado

CORPORATION - JOHN J WILKINSON SECRETARY THE WOODMOOR CORPORATION AKA THE WOODMOOR CORPORATION A COLORADO CORPORATION - RONALD W AIGNER & KAREN C AIGNER - KAREN C AIGNER - RONALD W AIGNER - THE CONSERVATION FUND A MARYLAND NONPROFIT CORPORATION - JODI R O'DAY REGISTERED AGENT THE CONSERVATION FUND A MARYLAND NON-PROFIT CORPORATION - JOHN F FARMER PRESIDENT THE CONSERVATION FUND A MARYLAND NON-PROFIT CORPORATION - TRUSTEES WILLIAM A NEWTON & OTTO R HANEY AS TRUSTEE FOR ROXBOROUGH DEVELOPMENT FUND - THE STATE OF COLORADO ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE DIVISION OF PARKS AND OUTDOORS RECREATION AND THE BOARD OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION - ZANIS CROSS FOUNDATION C/O SUSAN K ZANIS You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 2nd day of November 2017 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:

Legal Notice No. 938635 First Publication: 2/11/2021 Last Publication: 3/11/2021 Published In: Douglas County News Press Public Notice District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2020CV30677, Division/ Courtroom # 5 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 21000104 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY CASTLEWOOD RANCH HOMEOWNERS ASSN INC, Plaintiff: v.

KENNETH SORAK; AMY EDWARDS; et al.

Defendant(s) Regarding: Lot 13, Block 2, Castlewood Ranch Subdivision, Filing No. 2 Parcel 9, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. also known by street and number as 159 Peabody St, Castle Rock, CO 80104 (the "Property).; also known as: 159 Peabody St, Castle Rock, CO 80104 (the “Property”) Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on December 11, 2020, relating to Transcripts of Judgments recorded in the Douglas County public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above.

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Douglas County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 22nd day April, 2021, at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2213, Castle Rock, CO 80109, phone number 303-660-7527. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. All bidders will be required to have in their possession cash or certified funds at least equal to the amount of the judgment creditor’s bid. Please telephone 303-660-7527 prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. The highest and best bidder will have two hours following the sale to tender the full amount of their bid, or they will be deemed to have withdrawn their bid.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT THE TIME OF SALE.

LOT 336 SOUTHDOWNS AT ROXBOROUGH 0.37 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to HIGH ROCKIES LAND MANAGEMENT, LIMITED. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2016. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of ZANIS CROSS FOUNDATION for said year 2016 That said HIGH ROCKIES LAND MANAGEMENT, LIMITED on the 28th day of September 2020 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 17th day of June 2021 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 4th day of March 2021 /s/ David Gill County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No. 938563 First Publication: March 4, 2021 Last Publication: March 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Notice to Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Herbert J. Gregor , Deceased Case Number: 2021-PR-30065 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before June 18, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Thomas Glossa, Personal Representative c/o Barbara E. Cashman, Esq. Barbara Cashman, LLC 1901 West Littleton Blvd., #215 Littleton, CO 80120 Phone Number: 720-242-8133 E-mail: Barb@DenverElderLaw.org Legal Notice No. 938713 First Publication: February 18, 2021 Last Publication: March 4, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JUDGMENTS BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Recorded Transcripts of Judgement are in the amount of $8,937.96

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ira Don Schroeder, aka I. Don Schroeder, aka Ira D. Schroeder, aka I.D. Schroeder, Deceased Case Number: 21 PR 30031

All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 303-660-7527. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is ALCOCK LAW GROUP 19751 E MAINSTREET 210 Parker, CO 80138, 303-993-5400

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before June 25, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Dated 2/25/2021, Castle Rock, CO

Robyn Havener, Personal Representative 11417 S. 193rd E. Avenue Broken Arrow, OK 74014 Legal Notice No. 938737 First Publication: February 25, 2021 Last Publication: March 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Tony Spurlock Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado Tommy Barrella, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado

Public Notice

Legal Notice No. 938643 First Publication: 2/25/2021 Last Publication: 3/25/2021 Published In: Douglas County News Press

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Steven Wright Randles, a/k/a Steven Randles, a/k/a Steven W. Randles, a/k/a Steve Randles, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR030089

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: ZANIS CROSS FOUNDATION HIGH ROCKIES LAND MANAGEMENT LIMITED - OCCUPANT - THE WOODMOOR CORPORATION AKA THE WOODMOOR CORPORATION A COLORADO CORPORATION - STEVEN N ARNOLD PRESIDENT THE WOODMOOR CORPORATION AKA THE WOODMOOR CORPORATION A COLORADO

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before Tuesday, July 6, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Bart L. Randles, Personal Representative c/o Goddard & Hawkins, PC 4500 Cherry Creek Drive South, Suite 625 Denver, CO 80246 Legal Notice No. 938581 First Publication: March 4, 2021 Last Publication: March 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Marian Lucille Ward, a/k/a Marian L. Ward, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30057

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Public Notices All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of the County of Douglas, Colorado on or before June 18, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Dianne W. Batts, Personal Representative 10 Bermuda Drive Cordillera, CO 81632 Legal Notice No. 938708 First Publication: February 18, 2021 Last Publication: March 4, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice District Court, Douglas County 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO 80109 720-437-6200 In the Matter of the Estate of Otto LeRoy Wheeler, a.k.a Otto L. Wheeler, Deceased Attorney for the Estate: Anastasia Fainberg, Esq. Fainberg Law Group 5445 DTC Parkway, Penthouse 4 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: 303-486-6831 E-mail: afainberg@fanberglaw.com Attorney Reg. # 47613 Case Number: 2020PR30565 Division C NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S. To: Any interested person in the estate of Otto Wheeler, Deceased.

Last Known Address, if any: A hearing without appearance on PETITION FOR ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY AND FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: 3/10/2021 Time: 8:00 am Division: C Address: 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109-7546 Legal Notice No. 938723 First Publication: February 18, 2021 Last Publication: March 4, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ZELDA FERGUSON, a/k/a ZELDA J. FERGUSON, Deceased Case Number: 21 PR 30029 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before June 18, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Linda Ottken-Roberts, Personal Representative 12963 S. Molly Ct. Parker, CO 80134 Legal Notice No. 938699 First Publication: February 18, 2021 Last Publication: March 4, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of VERA NELL DUBUISSON, aka VERA N. DUBUISSON, aka VERA DUBUISSON, aka NELL DUBUISSON, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30054 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 04, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

HAROLD RAYMOND DUBUISSON Personal Representative 2700 Deansbrook Dr. Plano, Colorado 75093 Legal Notice No.938573 First publication: March 04, 2021 Last publication: March 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Centennial, CO 80112 Legal Notice No. 938701 First Publication: February 18, 2021 Last Publication: March 4, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of William A. Strohl, aka William Allen Strohl, aka Bill Strohl, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30035 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before June 25, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Celinde Y. Strohl aka Celinde Yvette Strohl Personal Representative c/o Walter M. Kelly II, Miller & Steiert, P.C. 1901 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, CO 80120 Legal Notice No. 938751 First Publication: February 25, 2021 Last Publication: March 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Regarding the Estate of Gerlinde H. Winslow (Deceased December 17, 2020) The estate co-executor submits that all known persons having claims against this estate have been contacted via fax, email or postal mail and that all others are required to present and provide proper proof thereof to: The Estate of Gerlinde Winslow, 90 North 4th Avenue #1024, Brighton, Co 80601 for consideration of remedy within four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No. 938561 First Publication: March 4, 2021 Last Publication: March 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John Stephen Wood, a/k/a John S. Wood, a/k/a Steve Wood, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR030009 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before Monday, July 5, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kari Beth Luedtke, Personal Representative c/o Goddard & Hawkins, PC 4500 Cherry Creek Drive South, Suite 625 Denver, CO 80246 Legal Notice No. 938560 First Publication: March 4, 2021 Last Publication: March 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John Wesley Stermole, aka John W. Stermole, aka John Stermole, aka Wes Stermole, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30073 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before June 25, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

John M. Stermole, Personal Representative c/o Golden Legal Advice, Inc., P.O. Box 16545 Golden, Colorado 80402 Legal Notice No. 938746 First Publication: February 25, 2021 Last Publication: March 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Richard Dwight Fritzler, aka Richard D Fritzler, aka Richard Fritzler, aka Rick Fritzler, Deceased Case Number: 20PR66

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DEBBIE ANN WATKINS, aka DEBBIE A. WATKINS, aka DEBBIE WATKINS, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30046

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Dougas County, Colorado on or before May 28, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before June 25, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Brian Watkins, Personal Representative Personal Representative 7700 W. Glasgow Pl., Unit 13B Littleton, CO 80128 Legal Notice No. 938740 First Publication: February 25, 2021 Last Publication: March 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Terrie L. Miller, a/k/a Terrie Miller, Deceased Case Number: 21 PR 30010

Gordon D Fritzler, Personal Representative 11555 Fowler Drive Northglenn, CO 80233 Legal Notice No. 938567 First Publication: March 4, 2021 Last Publication: March 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ROBERT D. JORDAN, a/k/a ROBERT DEAN JORDAN, and a/k/a ROBERT JORDAN, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30091 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative, or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 6, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before June 18, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Personal Representative: Lori L. Gates c/o Curtis J. Bankers Sherman & Howard L.L.C. 633 Seventeenth Street, Ste. 3000 Denver, Colorado 80202

Baysore & Christian Fiduciary Services, LLC 7200 E. Dry Creek Road, Suite B-201

Legal Notice No. 938575 First Publication: March 4, 2021

Last Publication: March 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of R. NADINE MURPHY, aka RAMONA NADINE MURPHY, Deceased Case Number: 21PR30040 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of DOUGLAS County, Colorado on or before June 18, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

SHIRLEE D. MITCHELL, ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE PO BOX 4150 HORSESHOE BAY, TX 78657 Legal Notice No. 938725 First Publication: February 18, 2021 Last Publication: March 4, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Johann Schmidt, a/k/a Johann F. Schmidt, a/k/a Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Schmidt, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30060 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before June 18, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

ANGELA ALBUS, Personal Representative c/o Patricia Jo Stone, P.C. 19751 E. Mainstreet, #200, Parker, CO 80138 Legal Notice No. 938697 First Publication: February 18, 2021 Last Publication: March 4, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS JOHN SCOTT DELVA, A/K/A JOHN S. DELVA, A/K/A JOHN DELVA, Deceased Case No.: 2021PR30021 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Douglas County District Court on or before June 18, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ashley Nebelsick-Gullett, Personal Representative c/o CHAYET & DANZO, LLC 650 S. Cherry St., #710 Denver, CO 80246 (303) 355-8500 Legal Notice No. 938720 First Publication: February 18, 2021 Last Pulication: March 4, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of FRANCES NEFF PLIMPTON, Deceased Case Number 2021PR30067 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 5, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Elizabeth Plimpton, Personal Representative. c/o The Hickey Law Firm, LLC 1075 South Yukon Street, Suite 260 Lakewood, Colorado 80226 Legal Notice No. 938580 First Publication: March 4, 2021 Last Publication: March 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mark J. Rasmussen, aka Mark James Rasmussen, Deceased Case Number: 21PR30066 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before June 25, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kevin Rasmussen, Personal Representative 716 E. Stottler Place Chandler, AZ 85225 Legal Notice No. 938745 First Publication: February 25, 2021 Last Publication: March 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Bryan McAllister Haswell, aka Bryan M. Haswell, aka Bryan Haswell, Deceased Case Number: 21PR30032 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before June 18, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Wesley Haswell, Personal Representative 3406 Ellington Dr. Sachse, TX 75048 Legal Notice No. 938707 First Publication: February 18, 2021 Last Publication: March 4, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Philip T. Etherton, a/k/a Philip Thomas Etherton, Deceased

Case Number: 2020PR30542 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before June 25, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Gabrielle Maruca, Personal Representative 537 Stafford Circle Castle Rock, CO 80104

Attorney for Charles E. Washecheck, Personal Representative 6234 Yellowstone Road P. O. Box 1557 Cheyenne, WY 82003 Legal Notice No. 938562 First Publication: March 4, 2021 Last Publication: March 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Name Changes

Legal Notice No. 938738 First Publication: February 25, 2021 Last Publication: March 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Douglas Roy John Collins, aka Douglas Collins, aka Roy Collins, aka DRJ Collins, aka DR Collins, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30493

Public notice is given on February 11, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

All persons having claims against the abovenamed Estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Douglas County District Court on or before July 7, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Lynn Collins, Personal Representative 9816 Buckingham Court Highlands Ranch, CO 80130

The Petition requests that the name of Daniel Sevedeo Espinoza be changed to Daniel Sevedeo Steele.

Case No.: 21 C 65 By: E. Leith, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 938579 First Publication: March 4, 2021 Last Publication: March 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Legal Notice No. 938564 First Publication: March 4, 2021 Last Publication: March 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public Notice

Public notice is given on January 22 , 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dianna Marie Lyons, aka Dianna M. Lyons, aka Dianna Lyons, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30078 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before June 25, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Frank Popish, Personal Representative c/o KATZ, LOOK & ONORATO, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80203

The Petition requests that the name of Stevean Xavier Lua Graves be changed to Xavier Stevean Lua Graves Case No.: 21 C 32 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 938726 First Publication: February 18, 2021 Last Publication: March 4, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Legal Notice No. 938747 First Publication: February 25, 2021 Last Publication: March 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice is given on February 05, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

Public Notice

The Petition requests that the name of AMBER ELIZABETH RAMBOUSEK be changed to AMBER ELIZABETH SCULLY. Case No.: 2021CV30098

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JOYCE J. HYDEN, a/k/a JOYCE KATHRYN HYDEN, a/k/a JOYCE K. HYDEN, and a/k/a JOYCE HYDEN, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30070

By: Barnett Clerk of the Court / Deputy Clerk

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before June 18, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No. 938698 First publication: February 18, 2021 Last publication: March 04, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Co-Personal Representatives: Alan R. Hyden and Julie K. Hyden c/o Gregory T. Densen Sherman & Howard L.L.C. 633 Seventeenth Street, Ste. 3000 Denver, Colorado 80202

Public Notice is given on February 09, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Julie Orr Alm be changed to Julie Marie Jensen Orr Case No.: 21C60

Legal Notice No. 986727 First Publication: February 18, 2021 Last Publication: March 4, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

By: Cheryl A. Layne Clerk of the Court / Deputy Clerk

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Allen James Patterson, a/k/a Allen J. Patterson, Deceased Case Number: 21PR30055

Legal Notice No. 938741 First publication: February 25, 2021 Last publication: March 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before June 18, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mary D. Patterson, Personal Representative 11 Uxbridge Court San Jose, CA 95139 Legal Notice No. 938706 First Publication: February 18, 2021 Last Publication: March 4, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Public Notice is given on February 5, 2021 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Nicholas Dean Barton be changed to Nicholas Dean Harrison Case Number: 21C30547 By: Emily Leitham

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary E. Maddox, also known as Mary Maddox, Deceased Case Number: 21 PR30064 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before June 18, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No. 938704 First Publication: February 18, 2021 Last Publication: March 4, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February 5 , 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Zackarie Paul Perry be changed to Zackarie Paul Maerk Case No.: 21 C 56

Ellen V. Willing, Personal Representative 18 Oxford Place Bourbonnais, IL 60914 Legal Notice No. 938714 First Publication: February 18, 2021 Last Publication: March 4, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

By: S. Barnett, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Trudy Anne Hammond, Deceased Case Number: 21PR30074

Legal Notice No. 938582 First Publication: March 4, 2021 Last Publication: March 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 5, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Public notice is given on February 8, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

Lance T. Harmon

The Petition requests that the name of

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Senior succeeds by wrestling smarter Athlete learned from studying mistakes made in past matches

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It takes strength and agility among the many things needed to become a good high school wrestler.

However it takes a least one more thing, which has taken Legend senior Treyson Valdez a while to realize.

Valdez, a 170-pounder who was ranked fifth by On The Mat rankings on Feb. 19 in his Class 5A weight class, has learned you have to be smart to win the close matches.

“I do think that I don’t use just my muscular memory as much this year,” said

Valdez. “I’m wrestling a lot more smarter.

“I just started doing it this year. I’ve been trying to learn how to think during a match rather than just using my muscle memory.

It was pretty difficult, just looking back at film and just thinking about the little things I did to lose.

So this year I felt I needed to change and I made that happen.”

Legend coach Nick Rider claims Valdez is a better wrestler this season.

“Back in the day, he kind of, for lack of a better term, would make dumb mistakes,” explained Rider. “He’s just gotten a lot smarter. He’s wrestling smart matches. He’s doing good.”

Valdez saw this abbreviated 2021 season interrupted for two weeks by a COVID

Legend senior Treyson Valdez is a 170-pounder who was ranked fifth

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quarantine. He practiced with his older brothers James and Gage during the shutdown and worked out to improve his strength.

And being smarter in his matches has helped.

“It (wrestling smarter) has improved my wrestling quite a bit.” added Valdez.

“It gives me a lot more confidence that if I do what I should do, I shouldn’t lose.

It’s just like that one little step I needed.

“I’m doing good, I’m in a good solid place right now.

So far my record is pretty good. I’m in a pretty good spot right now.”

Regional competition is set for March 5-6 and Legend will compete in Region 2 with two wrestlers from each classification advancing to the state tournament which this year will be held at the Southwest Motor Events Center in Pueblo.

Valdez feels he will be ready for the challenge of the regional tournament.

“I’ll be keeping it the same, just wrestling smart and making it my match,” he said. “So I will just go in and do my stuff. Then I think I will do fine.”

For area teams, postseason draws near

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

This is the final week of the regular season for boys and girls basketball, and 32 teams will advance to the state playoffs, which begin with first-round games on March 9.

Wrestling regional tournaments, split up into weight divisions, will be held March 5 and 6, while the regular season for hockey teams ends March 11.

Girls swimming has league championship meet finals on March 6.

The following are highlights from some of the games and meets held Feb. 22-27. All rankings are from polls released by CHSAANow.com.

Girls basketball

Arapahoe 93, Smoky Hill 27: Katy Edwards hit on 13 of 15 field goal attempts and scored 27 points as the eighth-ranked Warriors clobbered Smoky Hill on Feb. 22.

Mountain Vista 71, Denver East 58: Amiya Robinson scored 24 points and the Golden Eagles shot 60% from the field in a win over the Angels on Feb. 22. Vista lost, 49-44, to Ralston Valley on Feb. 23.

Highlands Ranch 68, George Washington 29: Payton Muma scored 23 points as the fourth-ranked Falcons cruised to a win over the Patriots.

Chaparral 62, Rangeview 61: The Wolverines, ranked seventh, prevailed in overtime in a Feb. 23 contest in which junior Payton Bang led the winners with 24 points. Nyeta West had 37 points for Rangeview.

Lutheran 63, Kent Denver 28: Stephanie Schultz led the Lions, the No. 2 team in the state’s Class 3A rankings, with 19 points in a Feb. 22 triumph over Kent Denver.

Boys basketball

Cherry Creek 71, Grandview 55: The top-ranked Bruins used a strong fourth quarter to seal a Centennial League win over Grandview on Feb. 24. Julian Hammond III scored 24 points in a Feb. 22 83-55 triumph over Mullen. The Bruins completed the week with an 84-72 victory over Smoky Hill on Feb. 26.

Denver East 71, ThunderRidge 67: The fourth-ranked Grizzlies rallied to force an overtime in the Feb. 23 contest against the ninth-ranked Angels, but their cold shooting (38 percent) caught up with them in overtime. Jason Simental scored 26 points for ThunderRidge.

Mountain Vista 62, Ralston Valley 52: The sixth-ranked Golden Eagles got off to a quick start in a Feb. 22 win over Ralston Valley as Ben Bowen tallied 21 points for Vista.

Smoky Hill 93, Arapahoe 88: The

Buffaloes rallied to force overtime and then outscored the Warriors 14-9 in the extra session to earn a Feb. 22 victory.

Rangeview 62, Chaparral 58: Luke Williams had 18 points, but the No. 5 Wolverines dropped a Feb. 23 overtime game to No. 3 Rangeview.

Castle View 88, Liberty 68: Five players were in double figures, led

by Micah Nanningan with 16 points, in the Sabercats’ victory on Feb. 27.

Douglas County 83, Rampart 74: On Feb. 27, Ty Nettles scored 21 points to spark a Huskies win.

Hockey

Chaparral 3, Valor Christian 0: Ryan Burke made 20 saves as the Wolverines, ranked seventh, shut out No. 4 and defending state champion Valor in a Feb. 27 game. John Connolly, Landen Shay and Brady Langerman got the Chaparral goals.

In a game on Feb. 24, Blake Neil had the game winner at the 4:57 mark of the second period as the Wolverines edged Doherty, 3-2.

Regis Jesuit 2, Heritage 1: The 10th-ranked Eagles outshot the Raiders 34-24, but still suffered a loss to the No. 1-ranked team in Colorado on Feb. 24.

Cherry Creek 7, Chatfield 5: Aidan Tucker had a pair of goals and three points in the sixth-ranked Bruins’

win on Feb. 24. Calvin Polon scored all three goals for Denver East in a 3-0 win over the Bruins on Feb. 27.

Mountain Vista 6, Doherty 2: Easton Burg had two goals as the No. 8 Golden Eagles posted a Feb. 27 victory over Doherty. Jacob Strawn and Burg each had a hat trick and Burg finished with five points in a 9-3 conquest of Castle View in a Feb. 26 game.

Cherry Creek 4, Heritage 4: The Bruins and Eagles played on even terms Feb. 26. Jackson Scott had a goal and assist for Heritage. Adam Tucker and Riley Hunt-Bahn each were credited with a goal and assist for Creek.

Girls swimming

Cherry Creek 774, Chatfield 208: In a Feb. 23 virtual meet, Elizabeth Brock and Teagan Steinmetz each won two events for the Bruins. Brock won the 100 backstroke (:59.04) and the 200 IM (2:06.92) while Steinmetz captured the 100 breaststroke (1:05.91) and 200 freestyle (1:57.67).

Rock Canyon 205, Legend 84: Abigail Gardner and Gabi Dryer each won twice in the Jaguars’ win on Feb. 27. Gardner was first in the 50 freestyle (:25.05) and the 100 freestyle (:53.94). Dryer won the 200 freestyle (1:58.53) and the 500 freestyle (5:17.41)

Public Notices Jack Christopher Baker be changed to Jack Hayes Baker.

Case No.: 21 C 57 By: K.A.P Cone Deputy Clerk / Clerk of Court Legal Notice No. 938736 First Publication: February 25, 2021 Last Publication: March 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 19, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Joshua Lee Frederick be changed to Joshua Lee Ronin Case No.: 21 C 29

By: S. Hark, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 938702 First Publication: February 18, 2021 Last Publication: March 4, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on February 8, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Delaney Elizabeth Archer be changed to Delaney Maeve Archer Case No.: 2021 C 30591

Legal Notice No. 938757 First Publication: February 25, 2021 Last Publication: March 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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