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Castle View High School launches expansion Science labs, engineering shops coming

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In the past 12 years, Castle View High School has more than doubled its enrollment, which today exceeds the school’s capacity.

Nearly 400 students swarm the front yard each period as they make their way to classes held in eight mobile pods brought in to add classroom space at the Castle Rock school.

The school’s enrollment waitlist fluctuates, but at its highest point in the 2019-20 school year, the list reached 100 students, Principal Rex Corr said.

Now a $14.5 million project is underway to bring a long awaited 28,000-square-foot expansion to the campus dubbed the “F-Pod.” The project is entirely funded by the 5B bond measure passed in November 2018 and was awarded to Eidos Architects and Adolphson and Peterson Construction for design and NV5 as the construction management partner.

Work is slated to wrap up in time for the 2021-22 school year and will increase capacity by 350 students from the current level, which is just shy of 2,100.

Inside the F-Pod, students will find three new science rooms, one with a

The Douglas County School District broke ground on a long-awaited expansion project of Castle View High School on May 28.

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biotechnology laboratory. There will be a two-classroom engineering suite

with shop space and a journalism suite with broadcast studio space.

Several more standard classrooms will finish out the wing.

Board Director Anthony Graziano, who had a child graduate from Castle View in 2017 and has another set to graduate in 2021, said at a May 28 groundbreaking he knows well how crowded the school halls can get and described the F-Pod as desperately needed.

Board President David Ray recalled former Castle View Principal Jim Calhoun strategically inviting him to visit during passing periods so the board director “could enjoy the pain” of Castle View’s over-

crowding issues firsthand.

Seeing a 12-year-old item on the district’s wish list finally come to fruition is gratifying, Ray said.

“This is the reason why we signed up to be board directors, is for moments like this,” he said. Ray also credited the voters for making the project possible by passing the 2018 bond measure. “I can only shudder to think where we might be have been had that not happened.”

Superintendent Thomas Tucker said the expansion will enable more Career and Technical Education for students.

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Castle View High School, which opened in 2006, has more than doubled its enrollment since then. The school launched a 30,000-square-foot expansion on May 28.

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A steady stream of people stopped by C&C Coffee and Kitchen on May 12. Some hoped to order food and found the restaurant closed. Others taped cash donations to the storefront. A few came simply to see the spectacle.

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Castle Rock coffee shop files lawsuit over shutdown C&C Coffee and Kitchen drew national spotlight for Mother’s Day crowd

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Castle Rock restaurant that drew national attention for opening to in-person dining on Mother’s Day in defiance of state and public health orders is suing the governor along with state and local agencies.

Attorney Randy Corporon filed the lawsuit on behalf of his clients, C&C Coffee and Kitchen owners Jesse and April Arellano, on May 22 in Douglas County District Court.

The Arellanos are alleging shutdowns of the restaurant industry during the COVID-19 pandemic were government overreach and constitutional violations that created “economic catastrophe” for their operation.

The suit names Gov. Jared Polis, the State of Colorado, the Tri-County Health Department, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and CDPHE Executive Director Jill Hunsaker Ryan as defendants.

Tri-County Health Department had ordered the restaurant to close and CDPHE indefinitely pulled C&C’s business license on May 11, the day after Mother’s Day. Polis and Hunsaker Ryan rebuked the business’ actions in statements and press conferences following the Mother’s Day incident, saying it could threaten lives and further the spread COVID-19.

The business’s reopening sparked a fierce debate regarding when to ease restrictions on small businesses experiencing economic hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic, while

also drawing strong criticism for the restaurant’s lack of social distancing that day.

Crowds packed the restaurant, masks were scarce and a line formed out the door.

The court filing refers to Polis’ categorization of essential and non-essential businesses during his pandemic response as arbitrary.

The lawsuit states that “given the governor’s unprecedented and unlawful exercise of executive authority” the court should “declare the defendants’ actions against plaintiff ultra vires (beyond one’s legal authority), unconstitutional and, therefore, void and of no effect.”

The Arellanos operate two locations of C&C Coffee and Kitchen, one in Castle Rock and one in Colorado Springs. The first opened in 2013 and the second in 2019.

The restaurants closed to dine-in on March 17 when the CDPHE issued a public health order closing all bars, restaurants, theaters, gyms and casinos, according to the filing.

The lawsuit states the Arellanos attempted to comply with the public health orders by offering curbside service until May 10, choosing to reopen its Castle Rock location then “due to several financial hardships.” The Castle Rock location has remained entirely closed since May 11.

The lawsuit says the coffee shop and restaurant earned a profit between Jan. 1 and March 14, but that revenue declined 55% the week of March 17 and it operated “at a further loss” from then on, despite laying off employees and cutting other costs.

The business is now in debt, the lawsuit states, and may not be able to reopen. The lawsuit asks the court to reverse the orders suspending its operation and award the Arellanos relief for attorney fees and costs incurred by suing.

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How tragedy changed Douglas County school policing More SROs, new unit, detectives now serve county youths

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock was in the area of STEM School Highlands Ranch on May 7, 2019, when a harrowing call rang out from dispatch. A shooting was underway inside the K-12 school, with 1,800 students enrolled. Spurlock raced to the scene.

There, he watched his deputies descend on the building. He said he saw “the worry and the terror” in faces of parents who came searching for their children. The sight of injured students being carried from the school sticks with him.

Roughly one year later, Spurlock leans on the memory of his deputies delicately balancing the rescue of STEM School victims while preserving a crime scene.

“Those are hard to do together, because your first instinct is, let’s protect everybody,” he said.

Spurlock explained that when the first commander reached the site of the incident, the officer realized a suspect was not only alive but that an injured student, Kendrick Castillo, 18, was lying injured on the ground.

The commander “knew that we had a major crime scene,” the sheriff recalled. Castillo would be the sole fatality in the shooting in which eight students were injured, and is hailed as a hero.

As the first school year after the tragedy wound down, Spurlock spoke with Colorado Community Media about the tragedy’s toll on him personally, and how it impacted the law enforcement agency’s approach to policing youth and schools.

The sheriff ’s office launched a new unit called the JET team — Juvenile Enforcement Team — comprised of school resource officers who handle calls involving youth. The unit works when schools are on break.

The sheriff ’s office is also partnering with the county to run a Youth Community Response Team, which pairs a deputy and a clinician to handle calls involving mental health in children. Douglas County launched the unit in response to the STEM School tragedy.

With new county funding, the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office’s School Resource Officer program more than doubled its number of SROs this school year. It expanded into middle and elementary schools.

Before the incident at STEM, Spurlock said the SRO program was robust but strained in certain areas — particularly at the largest high schools in Highlands Ranch, where a single SRO was responsible for more than 2,000 students.

“We were constantly playing catchup, making sure that we had appropriate resources there,” he said.

“Because of STEM, we were able to

Deputy Jose Uribe serves as the STEM School Highlands Ranch school resource officer.

Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock in a file photo. get resources to not have to do that.”

Expanding the program Lt. Lori Bronner has overseen the SRO program in the sheriff ’s office for four years and runs the new JET unit.

The sheriff ’s office has long wanted to get SROs into middle schools, she said, because before this school year, SROs with a middle school near their assigned high school served both buildings.

That could leave one SRO responsible for more than 5,000 students.

“When the ratio was like that, it re-

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ally throws off the dynamics of what a true SRO is,” Bronner said. “They weren’t getting that deep connection of what a true SRO can do.”

During the 2018-19 school year, the sheriff ’s office provided nine SROs to local high schools, plus a corporal and a supervisor. That was the most it could do with the resources it had, Spurlock and Bronner said.

Police departments also provide SROs for schools in their jurisdiction and added SROs following the shooting.

By the end of the 2019-20 school year, Bronner had 24 SROs in place

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from the sheriff ’s office. The new positions are funded by an annual $3 million that the Douglas County Board of Commissioners offered local schools after the STEM tragedy.

The cost of SROs is split between the school and the sheriff ’s office, and the county’s $3 million had to be matched by the district and charter or private schools that sought it.

The Douglas County School District declined to comment for this story. A spokeswoman said the district is not discussing issues related to STEM while the shooting case remains open.

Spurlock said the JET team, which launched in March during spring break, is critical because the SROs have connections and resources other deputies do not.

As an example, if an underage party needs broken up, Spurlock said they now dispatch the JET team. The unit’s SROs can access school databases, determine which local schools the partiers attend, and often already know the students because they work in schools.

Bronner said evaluating the impact of the bolstered SRO program and the JET unit will be skewed this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

She does know their patrol deputies saw a 56% decrease in calls for service involving juveniles when the JET team was in action. That relieves pressure on the patrol, she said.

The sheriff ’s office also added two juvenile detectives and a corporal to its ranks.

The juvenile detectives help SROs investigate threats against a school.

They can look into a student with a pattern of misbehavior and form plans to support the child.

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Now when SROs or deputies with the department’s Youth Education and Safety in Schools (YESS) program conduct education in schools, “we are having much more conversations about mental health issues,” Spurlock said.

The sheriff ’s office in May transitioned away from its local Text-A-Tip program, which it began in 2009 before the state launched the Safe2Tell program, because the programs were near identical. Text-A-Tip and Safe2Tell allow students to anonymously submit tips about things like school threats or concerns for a friend’s well-being.

But officers encouraged using the programs when they both operated. Promoting the programs more enabled the sheriff ’s office to intervene in a number of teen suicides, Spurlock said, and led to child abuse investigations.

“That’s the goal,” he said. “To have these other kids say it’s OK to tell an adult, a responsible adult, this is what’s going on in a child’s life.”

The sheriff ’s office provided a breakdown of Text-A-Tips by middle and high schools for the year leading up to the STEM incident and the year after.

Numbers are not an exact total, as one tip could be recorded for multiple schools if it applies to more than one campus, but the sheriff ’s office recorded 798 tips between May 1, 2018 and May 31, 2019. From June 1, 2019 through March 23, 2020, the date Colorado Community Media’s record request was fulfilled, the sheriff ’s office recorded 530 tips.

The state compiles Safe2Tell data in a report for Colorado as a whole and does not release district and schoolspecific data publicly.

Guard’s actions questioned The tragedy also sharpened Spurlock’s views on working with private security companies.

The sheriff ’s office did not have an SRO assigned to STEM at the time of the shooting. Instead a private security guard was on duty.

STEM hired the security company after a dispute arose between it and the sheriff ’s office regarding SRO duties and fees. The two parted ways for the 2018-19 school year.

Arrest affidavits later showed investigators found the private guard mistakenly fired shots at responding officers during the shooting, injuring two students in the process. Spurlock told Colorado Community Media in February, when the younger suspect in the shooting pleaded guilty, that the guard caused avoidable harm.

“The key thing for me was that clearly the security guard was illtrained and ill-prepared, and in my opinion, acted recklessly and dangerously,” Spurlock said.

STEM had requested the guard be unarmed while working at the school, public records showed. Spurlock said the sheriff ’s office knew the school had contracted with private security, but his deputies did not know the guard was armed when responding to

Students were welcomed back to STEM School Highlands Ranch with hand-painted stars on Aug. 7, 2019.

ALEX DEWIND you come together and help each the shooting. other out or you don’t, and in this Fourth Judicial District Attorney case, we did,” Spurlock said.

Dan May did not charge the guard, The sheriff ’s office once again Shamson Sundara of BOSS High provided STEM with SRO services for Level Protection, after closing a the 2019-20 school year. special investigation into the matter.

The guard agreed to enter a diversion Returning to STEM program and complete community When Bronner is looking to add an service, however.

SRO to the program, she looks for a His employer hailed him has a hero sworn officer with prior road experiwho helped prevent more bloodence — someone shed. Sundara who can handle disarmed and any call that detained one of comes up. the two suspects “But then I while the teen need a person appeared to atwho knows and tempt suicide, understands according to kids. Wants to video displayed work with them,” in court hearshe said. ings.

She tries to Spurlock said match an offithe sheriff ’s cer’s personality office frequently with a school cultrains alongside ture. For a school private security, that recently including the endured a crisis, school district’s that task became security team, more sensitive, and shares its she said. facilities with “I knew when private compaI was thinking nies for training about who to put purposes. over at STEM, But there is no I needed someguarantee a combody who wanted pany has trained to be there, who alongside local is very outgoing law enforcement, and is going to be Spurlock said, and the sheriff ’s Lori Bronner, confident going into a situation office had not lieutenant and leader of JET unit where there is trained with going to be an BOSS. emotionally “I think that strong environsecurity comment for a while,” Bronner said. panies and local law enforcement Deputy Jose Uribe was her first should train together or at least at a choice. minimum understand each other’s “I barely had the question out bearea of responsibility,” Spurlock said.

The tragedy eventually led the sher- fore he was like, “Yes, I want it. Yes, I want it,” Bronner said. iff ’s office and STEM to resolve their Assuming the SRO role in a school disagreement, Spurlock said, calling coming back from a shooting “changtheir relationship good now. es your perspective,” Uribe said. He “Whenever you have a tragedy like feels as though he can’t let down his that, two things can happen. Either

‘I knew when I was thinking about who to put over at STEM, I needed somebody who wanted to be there, who is very outgoing and is going to be confident going into a situation where there is going to be an emotionally strong environment for a while.’

guard. He wants the community to know he is trained and prepared for anything.

“Things can go from being perfectly fine to very, very bad from one second to another,” he said. “I know it sounds bad, but it has to be true, but showing them that I’m ready to fight when the fight comes my way.”

Although he’s ready for a worstcase scenario, he said, Uribe doesn’t want to perpetuate paranoia.

His job sometimes involves being an informal counselor for children.

Students know he is not an expert, Uribe said, but he has an open-door policy if they need to talk. His time at STEM has been the most rewarding of his career, he said.

“I’ve seen them from the beginning of the school year, very shy, very apprehensive, unsure about what’s going to happen,” he said, “To starting to see them smiling more, less afraid of being in class.”

STEM’s Executive Director Penny Eucker said in a prepared statement that the school community is grateful for Uribe. “Deputy Uribe is a model school resource officer, and he is creating strong and meaningful relationships with our students, staff and families,” she said.

Uribe’s approach to serving as an SRO echoed how Spurlock and Bronner described the spirit of their programs.

“The goal is not to arrest kids. It is to keep them safe and to guide them when they are out and also be there, so they don’t get themselves in trouble,” Spurlock said of the JET team.

For SROs, he said, the goal is to keep students safe and healthy, “not to be the security guy at the front door.” Bronner said the STEM tragedy allowed the community “to realize the importance of SROs and all that they do, more than just being a police officer in the school.”

Rewarding work As STEM’s 2019-20 school year began, the sheriff ’s office sent multiple deputies and supervisors, Bronner included, to the school during pickup and drop-off. Bronner said they handed out junior deputy stickers, focusing extra attention on the younger children, while welcoming students to STEM. “Letting them feel comfortable, that it’s OK to come back to school and that they’re going to be OK,” she said.

Spurlock said that was more for comfort than security. The sheriff ’s office stationed deputies at entrances so they could be visible across the campus.

Slowly, Spurlock said, the sheriff ’s office weaned those deputies off, leaving Uribe to keep watch.

In closing the school year, Uribe said “nothing compares” with getting close to STEM students or changing an “I don’t want to be here” attitude into a smile, and an “OK, I’m going to try.”

The work, he said, is rewarding.

“I want those kids to go back to being kids, to being children. I want them to go back to laugh, to cry, to have fun, to get into trouble, the regular trouble that you get into at that age,” Uribe said. “And I want parents to go back to being parents.”

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Douglas County wants to reopen pools, playgrounds, event centers Commissioners are preparing nine requests for variance from state order

BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

On the heels of getting state permission to reopen restaurants, gyms and houses of worship with restrictions, Douglas County Commissioners are preparing several new variance requests to submit to state health officials, including requests to reopen playgrounds and pools and hold the Douglas County Fair and livestock auction.

The commissioners agreed on nine new requests, Commissioner Lora Thomas said May 29.

“We know part of the success we’re going to have in getting these to open is convincing the state health department that because our (COVID-19) numbers are so low here, … we can increase our gathering size,” Thomas said.

The current state order limits social gatherings to 10. Thomas noted the Park Meadows mall can fit 175 people safely within its walls under the state’s safety guidelines.

The requests include permission to reopen pools, playgrounds, movie and performance theaters, bowling alleys, social event centers like the Highlands

Burgess Memorial Pool -- seen before the COVID-19 pandemic -- is located in Castle Rock and operated by the town.

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Ranch Mansion and wedding venues, libraries and team sports.

The commissioners and county staff, led by community development director Terrence Quinn, will also submit a request for permission to hold the Douglas County Fair this summer and another one for permission to hold graduation ceremonies at individual schools.

“We want to give our kids back the sense of being kids,” Thomas said.

Thomas added the Douglas County Fair, held in Castle Rock, is important for kids in 4-H who raise livestock specifically for the annual event. The fair has run continuously since 1918.

All variance requests will follow the county’s suppression plan, which provides information on the county’s cases of COVID-19. Thomas said one person has been hospitalized due to the virus in the seven days ending May 29.

The state approved the Douglas County variance requesting a return to dine-in service at restaurants on May 22, five days before the health department allowed for the same throughout the state.

“Our staff said to us, ‘Commissioners, we have the bandwidth to keep writing these variances. We understand how to do it now. We’ve been successful, so why risk waiting when you could get things open for our citizens?’” Thomas said.

Thomas said commissioners’ top priorities were to get pools and playgrounds open again. The requests must convince the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment that the county is capable of reopening certain facilities while managing social distancing guidelines and monitoring COVID-19 cases in the county.

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er’s stack of new variance requests.

Thomas said the county will wait on word from the state June 1 regarding large salons.

The variance requests were not submitted as of May 29. How soon the requests would be approved or denied is a mystery. The Park Meadows mall request to reopen its interior corridors took 10 days to approve, whereas the request to reopen restaurants, gyms and churches took four days.

The county is working closely with the Tri-County Health Department, Thomas said, to ensure proper safety guidelines are noted in each request.

Officials are working with business leaders and experts in various fields to establish guidelines for what is needed at a given facility.

“Our citizens are healthy and they take care of themselves,” Thomas said. “We started off in a better place than some counties because we’ve proven we’re ready, looking at our numbers.”

The Douglas County School Board pored over the first draft of a proposed 2020-21 district budget on May 26 during a five-hour special board meeting where budgeting — with a focus on millions in suggested cuts — was the only topic of discussion.

District staffers are projecting a $30 million to $60 million budget deficit for district-run schools and programs spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The draft budget is far from final but offered an early glimpse at what district finances might look like once whittled down in response to pandemic-related revenue losses.

“Although everything is being done not to impact our classrooms, the reality is that there will be an impact to classrooms,” Board President David Ray said. “The significant amounts that we are needing to reduce creates a ripple effect that just makes it inescapable for us to think we can do business like we did a few months ago.”

Directors asked staff to return with a new draft that lessened the impact of cuts on high-risk students, such as students learning English as a second language or children receiving free and reduced lunch. Directors also asked to place a greater share of the burden on departments.

Some directors felt the initial proposals focused too many cuts at the high school level.

The board expects another budget update on June 9 and will approve the district’s budget on June 23.

The wide range in the Douglas County School District’s deficit projection is a reflection of the many unknowns regarding school funding in Colorado, DCSD Budget Director Colleen Doan said.

The state’s Joint Budget Committee recommended slashing the equivalent of $577 million from K-12 school district funding in the upcoming year, Doan said, but how that will translate at the local level depends on what the state education department does with the school finance act.

In the 2018-19 school year, the school finance act provided for more than $7 billion in funding to Colorado school districts, according to the Colorado Department of Education.

State has choice of options The state has several options for enacting the cuts, Doan said, such as repurposing local mill levies or increasing the budget stabilization factor to levels not seen since the Great Recession.

Public school districts in Colorado receive funding from numerous sources but mostly the Public School Finance Act, according to the Colorado Department of Education. The budget stabilization factor is a factor in the school finance formula created

by Colorado’s Legislature folllowing the Great Recession, according to the Colorado School Finance Project.

The tool reduces funding for school districts proportionately and reduces state aid, balancing the state budget.

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Fire restrictions for 9 Douglas County teachers unincorporated county receive Boettcher recognition Open fires, open burning, use of fireworks banned STAFF REPORT

Stage 1 fire restrictions are now in place in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County by order of Sheriff Tony Spurlock, according to a news release. The ordinance restricts open fires, open burning and the use of fireworks.

Still allowed under the ban are fires in liquid-fueled or gas-fueled stoves, fireplaces in buildings, charcoal grill fires in developed residential or commercial areas, and fires in wood burning stoves in buildings only, the release said.

Also still allowed are professional fireworks displays and fire suppression or fire department training fires, the release said.

Small recreational fires at developed picnic or campground sites contained in fixed permanent metal/steel fire pits (rock fire rings are considered temporary and not permanent) with flame lengths not in excess of four feet, or the residential use of charcoal grills, tiki torches, fires in chimineas or other portable fireplaces or patio fire pits, so long as said fires are supervised by a responsible person at least 18 years of age, are also OK, the release said.

Violation of these fire restrictions is punishable by up to a $1000 fine and a $10 surcharge.

Additional information on fire restriction stages can be located at https://tinyurl.com/dougco-fire-restrictions.

Foundation awards educators for their influence while teaching state’s top students STAFF REPORT

Nine Douglas County School District teachers are recipients of the Boettcher Foundation’s Teacher Recognition Award.

According to a news release, the annual award honors educators for their exemplary influence in educating some of the state’s top students.

Each teacher was nominated by a student, who

is a finalist for the Boettcher Scholarship.

The recipients of the Boettcher Teacher Recognition Award receive a plaque, a personalized tribute from the student who selected him or her, and a $500 grant to be used for a project or activity to benefit students.

This year’s winners from Douglas County are: Tia Yaryan, Castle View High School Monte Sutton, Castle View High School Kelsey Faletra, Douglas County High School Matt Leach, Douglas County High School Deborah Lynch, Highlands Ranch High School Shannon Vance, Mountain Vista High School Jody LanternaLewis, Mountain Vista High School Susanne Petri, Rock Canyon High School Sanae Popplewell, Rock Canyon High School

Genealogists can get help looking for Lost Women STAFF REPORT

Genealogical researchers looking to find their great-grandmother’s maiden name or other information on women in their family trees can face challenges since most early records were made by men and were about men.

However, using the FAN research method and a wide variety of record types, researchers might get lucky enough to discover that illusive maiden name.

The June 20 Castle Rock Genealogical Society program “Lost Women,” led by Kathy Tarullo,

will be on Zoom from 10 a.m. to noon. Registration closes at 5 p.m. June 19. Go to www.crcgs.org.

Tarullo received her bachelor’s degree in family history from Brigham Young University and is a recent ProGen 40 graduate. She is on staff with Apex Colorado Recreation District, teaching beginning genealogy classes and a Beyond the Basics lecture series.

She is a member of Foothills Genealogical Society, Genealogical Society of Utah, Colorado Association of Professional Genealogists and the Director of the Arvada Family History Center.

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Polis notes restaurants’ ‘pain’ over shutdown orders Governor says state may look at relief fund

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Eateries across Colorado are now allowed to resume sit-down service, but Gov. Jared Polis acknowledged “the pain our restaurants have been through” during the state’s closure of dine-in service.

“And that means everybody,” Polis said at a May 26 news conference. “It means, of course, restaurant owners, but it also means chefs, sous chefs, bussers, wait staff, greeters” and other workers associated with restaurants.

The day before, Polis announced that restaurants could reopen for limited in-person dining as of May 27.

In response to a Colorado Community Media reporter’s question during the May 26 news conference, Polis didn’t say the state could provide immediate financial assistance to help restaurants survive. But he expressed desire to work with the state Legislature on a small-business relief fund and hopes the federal government can offer more help.

“Many restaurants are participating in the (federal) Paycheck Protection Program, but as originally constructed, it didn’t work perfectly for them because they didn’t have a big payroll or any payroll in some cases during the time period where they were closed,” Polis said.

He added: “We hope there’s a piece in the next federal legislation that applies specifically to tourism businesses (and) to restaurants.”

Colorado’s restaurant industry accounts for more than 294,000 jobs, or roughly 10% of statewide employment, according to Polis’ presentation.

In authorizing restaurants to resume dine-in operations, Polis said in a May 25 statement that the state is “still a long way from returning to normal, but these updates are a step in the right direction because Coloradans are doing a good job so far limiting our social interactions.”

He added: “If we can continue staying at home as much as possible, wearing face coverings and washing

Newk’s Eatery in Lone Tree is once again open to dine-in service. The restaurant relies on a heavy lunch rush thanks to nearby Sky Ridge Medical Center and the Charles Schwab campus. Newk’s has picked up business in the past couple of weeks. Workers must follow social distancing guidelines and wear facial coverings in the shop. NICK PUCKETT our hands when leaving the house, then we will be able to slow the spread of the virus while reigniting our economy.”

But he warned: “If not, it will cost lives, and the economic pain will also be worse.”

Colorado on March 16 ordered bars and restaurants to stop dine-in service for 30 days — still allowing delivery, take-out and drive-through service — in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19.

But extensions of the shutdown have kept restaurants and bars closed — except in counties with waivers from state requirements — until now.

Restaurants are now able to open with limited seating, with different parties spaced at least 6 feet apart, and the state is encouraging local officials to allow expanded outdoor seating options. Polis has suggested cities and counties should consider seating on sidewalks, parking lots and even streets. Municipal parking areas could also be an option, he said.

“That’s really the only way, with

the spacing, that we’re going to have a thriving restaurant” industry, Polis said at a May 18 news conference. He added: Restaurants “simply can’t stay in business with a quarter or half capacity.”

Polis also hopes restaurants would expand on their own property outdoors and on adjacent or non-adjacent private plots nearby, as long as they have permission of the landowner.

Bars, however, don’t all have the green light to open for dine-in service. The state will evaluate in June whether establishments that do not serve food can open, according to a fact sheet from the governor’s office on the new guidelines.

“The intent of this guidance is to open establishments in which people traditionally associate only with those in their party,” the fact sheet says.

Whether a business can open as a restaurant depends on whether it is set up to host patrons for meals, the fact sheet continues.

“In many cases, this is straightforward when an establishment already

functions as a conventional restaurant and has a full-service kitchen,” the fact sheet says. “There may be some establishments, like breweries with large indoor and outdoor spaces, that want to change their business model to re-open and operate like a restaurant. In these cases, food must be provided by a licensed retail food establishment.”

A business could partner with neighboring restaurants to provide food or partner with food trucks, according to the fact sheet. Light snacks, such as bar nuts, or things that are commercially prepared somewhere else and heated up in a microwave don’t count as food service. Allowing patrons to bring their own takeout or order food from an app does not count either, the fact sheet says.

Any establishment that can adhere to the state’s guidelines and ensure access to food for on-premise consumption can open, the guidance from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment says.

With dire spread, restrictions could return The governor’s office’s fact sheet addresses the question: What if COVID-19 cases spike up after opening up more businesses?

“The governor won’t hesitate to take the necessary steps to protect the health and safety of Coloradans, including going back to the stay-at-home level” of restrictions or issuing other rules, the fact sheet says.

Under the state’s safer-at-home order — Colorado’s current set of social distancing standards — “we must continue staying home as much as possible, and take the necessary steps like washing hands and wearing a mask when leaving the house,” the fact sheet says.

Some camps open; skiing able to open Meanwhile, children’s day camps and youth sports camps were allowed to open June 1, according to the governor’s office’s news release.

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camps must work with the Colorado Department of Human Services and their local public health agency for approval.

Day camps, including mobile, youth sports camps and outdoor camps, must operate with restrictions as specified in the state’s guidance at tinyurl.com/ColoradoCampGuidance.

Effective May 25, private campsites could open, according to the release. If a host county would like to keep campsites closed, county commissioners should consult with their local public health agency and then notify the Colorado Department of Natural Resources and the state health department in writing, the release said. Campgrounds in the state park system are already open.

The state’s Executive Order D 2020-049, which extended the closure of ski resorts, has expired, the release said. Ski resorts may work to secure approval from their local authorities in order to open.

Arapahoe Basin re-opened for spring skiing May 27.

State guidance for restaurants opening dine-in service, from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, was released May 25. The state health department still encourages restaurants to continue pick-up and delivery service, including for alcohol.

For those that reopen indoor dine-in service, the following requirements apply: • Patrons can be served at 50% of the posted occupancy code limit and a maximum of 50 patrons.

• Patrons in different groups must be a minimum of 6 feet apart. Spacing of tables may need to be 6 feet or more to ensure proper physical distancing between parties.

• All employees must wear face coverings.

• “Ensure maximum ventilation” by opening windows and minimizing air conditioning to the extent possible.

• Deep clean and disinfect all shared surfaces between groups — at each turnover.

• Do not allow parties to mingle with each other, and limit party size to eight people or fewer.

• Encouraging, and preferably requiring, reservations. Waiting parties must not congregate in entrance areas and should wait in cars or outside until seating is available.

• Provide contactless payment or prepayment options whenever possible.

• Discontinue use of tablecloths, move to single-use or remove and replace laundered tablecloths between patrons.

• Use disposable single-use menus or menu boards, or create online menus for guests to review.

• Provide single-use or single-serving condiments.

• Disinfect restrooms every hour and provide hand sanitizer at check-in area and throughout venue.

The state encourages outdoor dine-in service, for which the following requirements must be met: • Patrons in different groups must be a minimum of 6 feet apart. Spacing of tables may need to be 6 feet or more to ensure proper distancing between different parties.

• All employees must wear face coverings.

• Staff must disinfect and deep-clean all shared surfaces between seatings.

See more of the guidance at tinyurl.com/RestaurantGuidanceCDPHE. According to the guidance, restaurants also should implement symptom monitoring protocols for employees, including temperature monitoring and symptom screening questions, where possible. They should encourage sick employees to use the CDPHE Symptom Tracker at tinyurl.com/SymptomTrackerColorado.

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Reuse program aims to meet demand for N95 masks Adams County site helps extend nation’s inventory of medical equipment

BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As it turns out, smeared makeup and lip balm might be the only things standing in the way of a 20-fold increase in the country’s supply of N95 masks.

Bartosz Koszowski is the site manager at the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s decontamination operation located inside the Adams County Fairgrounds’ Exhibit Hall. The operation is designed to clean used mask from health-care providers and get them back into service quickly.

Soiling and contamination of the masks is the main thing that will keep them from being reused. And while the contamination can be from dirt or bodily fluids, that’s not the most common.

“One of the main reasons for us to discard them is from soiling from makeup,” Koszowski said. “We actually work with the hospitals to encourage their workers to not wear makeup.

People need to feel comfortable wearing the masks, even if they are decontaminated, and soiling makes that difficult. So we have to care not only that they are clean but also about

Site Manager Bartosz Koszowski looks into one of decontamination chambers set up to treat used N95 masks and make them reusable. The site, in the Adams County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall and operated by Battelle, is one of 45 in the country that are designed to boost the amount of personal protective equipment for medical workers and first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The team at Battelle’s N95 decontamination site in the Adams County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall prepares to take two boxes of used N95 masks into their decontamination chamber. The masks will be put on a shelf in the chamber, which is filled with hydrogen peroxide vapor to kill any germs or virus. After four hours of treatment, the masks will be returned to the hospital that sent them in. cal centers, doctors’ offices and first responders that meet the company’s criteria and fill out the form on the company’s website, battelle.org.

“Right now, the system is still ramping up,” he said. “The health-care providers, they need a little more time to get their procedures in place. But Battelle is working with them to make the process easier.”

The Exhibit Hall contains four of the decontamination chambers, and Koszowski said his crew works in 12-hour shifts, keeping the location open and operating all day, seven days a week. They can process up to 80,000 used N95 masks a day, converting discarded personal protective gear into reusable safety equipment.

That’s a crucial task, according it Lee dePalo, the regional administrator for FEMA. “Being able to reuse what we have is incredibly important, because we are trying to increase production of the N95 mask,” dePalo said.

Supplies of the medically critical N95 masks remain tight during the COVID-19 pandemic, and FEMA had to withdraw a contract for $55 million worth of respirator masks May 14 when the Virginia company failed to deliver.

Reusing the equipment is a good alternative, he said.

“It’s a good system, and it’s good to see what we can do to help America fight this COVID,” dePalo said.

DePalo’s Region 8, covers Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana and the Dakotas and he said it’s home to four of the decontamination sites: Adams County, a second Colorado site in Montrose, and one apiece in North Dakota and Montana.

The Adams County site is meant to bring in masks that have been used up and down the Front Range, especially from hospitals and medical centers in the Denver metro area.

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Staff members at Battelle’s N95 decontamination site in the Adams County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall take delivery of two boxes of used N95 masks. The boxes will be taken into a decontamination chamber before they are opened and then treated to make them reusable.

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$3M in Douglas County flood projects announced Much of the funding will go to stream restoration

BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

$3.09 million is being funneled into Douglas County drainage and flood mitigation projects after the Mile High Flood District announced its 2020 budget priorities list. $1.4 million of the funding will go toward capital improvement projects such as stream restorations and street improvements, said Laura Kroeger, MHFD’s engineering services manager.

“We’re trying to reduce flood risks in Douglas County,” Kroeger said.

Streams, which aid in flood management, are sometimes degraded due to urbanization. “So we’re trying to bring back the natural and beneficial functions of the stream,” she said.

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Timbers Creek is shown after a restoration project is completed. flows, regenerate ground water and increase vegetation diversity in the

Creative Coloradans plan virtual art festival June 5-7 Viewers see studios from behind the scenes STAFF REPORT

Six Colorado artists have felt the impact that the cancellation or postponement of art festivals has had on their art careers, according to a news release, and have planned a virtual art fair.

Using Facebook Events, artists Liz Covert, Lauri Dunn, Victoria Eubanks, Amelia Furman, Katie Hoffman and Rita Valis have found a way to connect with their audiences. Artists will offer behind-thescenes views of their studios and artistic process, and some will set up displays. Viewers can ask questions about their work, purchase artwork and have it delivered to their home, the release said.

“Art fairs are such a special way to connect with your audience. Not only can patrons see a variety of work in one place, but they really offer an opportunity for a relationship to develop between artist and buyer.

I’ve created the event to mimic that special aspect of art fairs,” event creator Lauri Dunn said in the release.

The Colorado Artists Virtual Art Fair features a range in artistic styles and mediums: • Liz Covert offers hand forged jewelry, art and accessories; vist www.covertmetals.com • Lauri Dunn transforms her photographs of insect wings into

kaleidoscopic images and threedimensional photo sculptures; www. laurirosephotography.com • Katie Hoffman is inspired by magic, mythology, and folklore. She uses layers of oil paint, impasto media, powdered pigment, and beeswax to create her dreamlike paintings; www.katiehoffman.com • Amelia Furman works in paper collage and oil paint to create narrative landscapes. Her infusion of collage elements whisper to the viewer of past and present stories that make up the character and personality of a place and invite the viewer to connect to the subject matter on a deeper level; www.ameliafurman. com • Victoria Eubanks creates for the sheer joy of saying “Look what I made today.” She first applies layer after layer of encaustic paint, using heat to fuse the layers. Then scraping, sometimes outright gouging, exposes new patterns and textures.

It is a very physical process that lets the piece tell the story; www.victoriaeubanksart.com • Rita Valis creates pottery combining fresh modern form and graphic patterns. She is inspired by landscape, textiles, botany and the microscopic world; www.ritavali. com The June 5-7 event can be accessed at https://www.facebook. com/events/3048063495254081, or by searching for Colorado Artists Virtual Art Fair on Facebook.

For more information contact Lauri Dunn, laurirosedunn@gmail. com or 720-882-3762.

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surrounding community, she said.

Two of these projects will be in Parker, one in Highlands Ranch and the remaining three will be in unincorporated Douglas County.

Affected streams include Cherry Creek, Lemon Gulch, Timbers Creek, Happy Canyon Creek, Willow Creek and Marcy Gulch.

Some of the projects are in prog-

ress now and some still need to begin with most usually taking about three to five years to complete.

The remaining funds will go toward stream maintenance projects, including $40,000 for annual vegetation management and debris removal, more than $222,000 for sediment removal and $905,000 on additional restoration projects.

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‘Every day is Memorial Day for me’ Remembering those who gave all for their country

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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n a mountainside in Afghanistan in 2005, Danny Dietz, graduate of Littleton’s Heritage High School and Navy SEAL, gave his life for his country.

Nearly 15 years later, his father, Danny Dietz Sr., spent Memorial Day in the shade beside his son’s grave at Fort Logan National Cemetery.

Danny Sr. greeted many visitors who thanked him for his family’s sacrifice.

“It’s hard for me to come here and see my boy lying in the ground like that,” Dietz said. “But on days like today, so many people come by and tell me they remember him. It means something. Every day is Memorial Day for me.”

Nearby, the Dauro sisters -- Grace, 5, Caroline, 3, and Vivienne, 1 -- wandered among the headstones, laying rose after rose on grave after grave.

The girls’ dad, Michael, a former Navy SEAL, said he brings them every Memorial Day. “These people shed their blood,” he said. “I want my girls to know that freedom isn’t guaranteed. It can be taken and lost, and people have paid the ultimate sacrifice to preserve it.

It’s worth defending.”

At Littleton’s World War II memorial in Ketring Park, Jan Merchant watched as the band of brothers from Veterans of Foreign Post No. 4666 honored the fallen.

For the first time, she was there without her father, Earle Reed, who served in the Army in World War II and died last year at age 103.

Reed only moved to Colorado at age 96, Merchant said, but made fast friends with the fellow veterans at the VFW. Stan McClure, who served with the Army in a remote jungle base in Vietnam, choked up as he remembered going to Rockies games with Reed.

At the lectern, retired Marine Col. Richard Swedberg called for a blessing.

Danny Dietz Sr. sits beside his son’s grave at Fort Logan National Cemetery in southwest Denver. Dietz Jr., a Navy SEAL, was killed in Afghanistan in 2005.

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“Stand up, stand tall and be proud to be an American,” said Bill Baldaccini of VFW Post #4666. “Be devoted to your country.”

“We remember those that served alongside these great warriors,” Swedberg said. “Those who are missing friends. Those that wonder why great men and women died and they are alive with only their memories. Bless them and bless their service.”

Vivienne Dauro, 1, wanders among the headstones at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Vivenne’s dad Michael, a former Navy SEAL, brings his three daughters to the cemetery every year for Memorial Day. PHOTOS BY DAVID GILBERT

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The Economic ImDESPERATION pact Payment Cards are going to certain people who filed a tax return but don’t have bank information on file.

At first I thought it was a scam. No: It simply turned out to be a pain in the neck.

Craig Marshall To activate the card, I had to call an Smith 800 number.

I guess they’re kind of busy. At least that’s what I was told over and

over and over. It was mind-numbing.

I thought it might be a tactic. One of many.

Eventually, I spoke with a customer service representative. She asked me everything except my birth weight.

Then came a series of questions.

She wanted to know what state someone I have never heard of lived in.

And who “Micah” was.

I correctly answered the question about the make, model and year of my car, but it wasn’t good enough and I was denied activation.

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I thought it was pretty clever to issue cards rather than a paper check, which could have been deposited directly.

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The experience was so aggravating I thought about throwing the card away.

I counted to 10 and called the 800 number again.

For some reason, I was guided through a different menu and was able to activate the card without listening to the outgoing messages or talking with anyone.

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Prioritization is also what I’d like to address in this letter. I’d like to suggest that the headline chosen recently wasn’t the one that should have been top priority.

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nying article are already going to be divisive. People have probably already chosen a “side” of the argument. The article simply gives yet another politician’s opinion on the issue.

Conversely, down at the bottom, in a tiny box, was “The Bottom Line” which had a quote from Barry Kittay on his three-week SEE LETTERS, P15

Momma said, “Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth,” meaning don’t question the value of a gift.

Checking a horse’s teeth is one way to determine its age.

You’ve heard another expression, namely that someone is “long in the tooth.”

As a horse ages, its gums recede, making the teeth look longer.

As I held my Economic Payment Card, I heard my mother telling me what not to do.

She’s been dead these 12 years but I am still governed at times by her guidance.

Coincidentally, as essayed two months ago, I was scheduled for gum surgery with Dr. Kim. It is now completed.

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We win when we expect more from ourselves

ave you ever wondered why sometimes we can get so frustrated and even angry at other people because they aren’t serving us fast enough, meeting our needs and demands, or just behaving in a way that we don’t agree WINNING with?

WORDS Maybe it’s our neighbor, our family, or a company representative who isn’t helping us fast enough. It could be a coworker, a customer, or even our boss.

Maybe it’s the confusion and neediness of our pets and their Michael Norton inconvenient timing during our virtual meetings as they jump into the picture or bark or meow in the background. And maybe, it’s someone who is or isn’t social distancing the way that we are.

Here’s the harder question: When was the last time we held ourselves to that same standard? That standard that we hold everyone else on the planet accountable to comply with. For many of us, that look

in the mirror is exactly what we need right now as we try and work through all the challenges we are facing today. Whether it’s within our homes, working from our homes, talking to friends and neighbors, or being a part of the community in any way, we should encourage one another to expect more from ourselves and maybe set the example for others.

Service will be slower, let’s expect that to happen. Confusion about the products we ordered and didn’t receive or when we received the wrong size or color can be controlled as we put ourselves in the headset of the customer service person on the other end of the phone or in your chat window. And as we walk together through the days, weeks, and months ahead, we will confront many moments where we will have a disagreement or a difference of opinion. And that’s OK, because as we begin to expect the best from ourselves, and make expecting the best from ourselves a habit, we really will not care how others choose to react, we only know how we will respond.

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fight with COVID-19. Even the headline on page 6 missed the mark on the important issue of how this man’s struggle could help the community. I suggest the front page, large headline should have read something like: COVID SURVIVOR CHANGES STANCE ON PUBLIC SAFETY GUIDELINES. This man is quoted at the very end of the article (that should have been up front as well) “Early on, I complained about government overreach. Now that I’ve had it, I’ve shut up.” That is a powerful statement, and one that might grab the attention of those who feel wearing masks is all about messing with their personal rights.

The paper can be a tool to educate and clarify. In this case it seemed more of a political stump piece.

Heidi Thomas Castle Rock Dorris isn’t suited for commissioner I was greatly disappointed by an online exchange with Clint Dorris that showed the county commissioner

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Success and winning are never measured in how we stack up against other people, success and winning are only defined by what we did relative to what we are capable of doing and what we expect from ourselves each day, in all that we do, and in all that we say. Success and winning have a magical moment when we can look in the mirror and know the good that we did and also identified what we still need to work on in ourselves.

A good friend and mentor of mine, Dr. Denis Waitley, created a program called The Psychology of Winning. And in his program, Denis talks about positive self-expectancy.

Here is what he says: “Positive selfexpectancy is the first, most outwardly identifiable quality of a top achieving, winning human being.

Positive self-expectancy is pure and , simple optimism: real enthusiasm for everything you do. And optimism is expecting the most favorable result from your own actions.”

The inspiration for today’s column came from Jon, a member of our com-

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The procedures were costly. My Economic Impact Card is spoken for.

I am, in short, an aging horse, and if I had my choice it would be Seabiscuit: a plucky, unlikely-looking, top moneywinning racehorse.

I recommend Laura Hillenbrand’s book, “Seabiscuit: An American Legend,” but not the film based on the book, or the 1949 Shirley Temple film “The Story of Seabiscuit.”

candidate’s ill temperament and big spending plans.

I recently asked Clint about his Facebook Live interview with Castle Rock Talk on April 15 when he lobbied for extending a sales tax for open spaces. He stated, “I trust the voters to make the right decision whether they want to write a $33 check every year for each person in their household so that we continue to build or create that piggybank that allows us to maintain our current open space and even in some instances acquire additional open space.”

For our family of six that’s a $198 check every year.

Finally getting a chance to ask him about it last week, Clint responded by saying he made those comments months ago, before the economic crisis. I provided a link of his exact statements — ironically made on Tax Day — and pointed out he was being misleading, which prompted him to call me a troll and bully.

If that’s how he responds as a candidate to a simple question on Facebook, I can’t imagine how he’d behave if elected. Clint Dorris does not have the temperament to hold office and be trusted by our community.

munity who caught himself mirroring the bad behavior and harsh language of someone he was interacting with during a recent disagreement. Jon said that he got caught up in the moment and felt like he reacted poorly.

To quote Jon, he said, “It wasn’t until I got home and saw myself in the mirror, and I knew that I was better than that.”

I know Jon is not alone because I have found myself in the same situation. Have you? Here’s the thing, the best part is that when we start focusing our efforts on expecting more from ourselves and live daily with positive self-expectancy, we will minimize reacting poorly and maximize how we respond favorably.

How about you? Do you expect more from yourself ? Do you hold others to a different standard than you hold yourself ? I would love to hear all about your positive self-expectancy story at mnorton@tramazing.com and when we expect more from ourselves it really will be a better than good week.

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.

In addition, at a time when our economy is hurting, his plan to create a piggybank to buy more open space by using taxes on struggling small businesses and families is an odd position for a supposedly conservative politician.

Aaron M. Johnson Castle Rock Neighbors support George Teal Dear voters: As neighbors of Clinton Dorris in Keene Ranch, we support George Teal for County Commissioner.

George Teal has: • Experience and leadership as Castle Rock Town Councilman • Dealt with growth, transportation, taxation, and Tabor • Advocated eliminating Castle Rock sales tax on groceries Mr. Dorris has no experience in elected local government.

George is a lifelong Republican with military service.

As a councilman George: • Served on the Denver Regional

Council of Government (DRCOG) • Was instrumental in realigning transportation priorities • Allocated more dollars to rural communities • Mitigated the velocity of growth and construction impact on residents • Protected our vistas • Ensured land developers remain responsible neighbors • Managed smart growth while remaining pro-business and pro-private property We believe George Teal is the most responsible and best qualified person for the next Douglas County Commissioner.

Please vote for George Teal.

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Watch it for actual footage of some of Seabiscuit’s races and skip the parts where Temple swoons over the jockey.

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Patrick Boland perseveres, helps others despite ‘suicide disease’

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or eight years, Patrick Boland, 16, has lived with a pain throughout his body that is so excruciating, it can feel as if he’s wrapped in barbed wire, doused in gasoline and set on fire.

He has had a headache for the past five years: It’s in his eyes, in his gums, everywhere.

He stopped attending school in person in the eighth grade and has had to relearn to walk four times when the constant, unimaginable pain — caused by a rare neurological condition — became too much.

But the Highlands Ranch teen never stays down for too long.

His passion for baseball gets him out of bed each morning. His treatment regimen propels him through each day. His mom, younger sister and several friends who understand his reality bolster his spirits.

And fierce independence and unwavering self-discipline form a bedrock of inner strength and have led him to want to create a community for others in his shoes.

Six years ago, Patrick, with his mother’s help, started the nonprofit Ferocious Fighters to connect those dealing with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome or CRPS. “CRPS is known as the suicide disease,” his mother Meg Boland said.

“Patrick was really in a bad place and didn’t want other people to feel as alone as he did.”

It has taken years of doctors’ appointments, experimental treatments and grit, but today, Patrick stands strong despite his physical suffering.

“I think I handle the pain really well at this point. But it took a really long time,” he said. “The pain doesn’t affect any functionality anymore — even if it’s as high as it can possibly be.”

The diagnosis Patrick was 8 when he jumped from a step in his front yard and twisted his left ankle. Four months later, he was still in excruciating pain. His ankle was cold to the touch. It turned purple.

“The doctors did an MRI and called me and said, ‘Everything is normal,’” Meg said. “And I said ‘Well, he hasn’t walked in four months.’ ...We went to the first physical therapy visit and within five minutes of being with Patrick, they said ‘This is CRPS.’” CRPS is a neurological condition that causes patients to experience constant nerve pain even after an injury has healed.

The illness is shrouded in mystery with very little known about its cause or how to treat it effectively, said Dr. Jeffery Kesten, one of Patrick’s physi-

Patrick Boland, 16, blends in with his fellow teammates despite his medical conditions. What makes him unique is his hard work, a coach for Mountain Vista baseball said.

Patrick Boland, 16, was diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome when he was 9 years old. A few years later, he started Ferocious Fighters, an international nonprofit organization benefitting other kids with CRPS. PHOTOS BY ELLIOTT WENZLER

Patrick Boland, 16, helps clean up the Mountain Vista High School baseball field during a practice in February. cians. Experts believe patients with CRPS likely have a genetic predisposi-

tion to the disease, but there is virtually always an inciting event, such as

a minor injury or surgery.

Sometimes, patients will experience swelling, color or temperature changes and nail or hair growth changes.

“He used to describe it as being wrapped in barbed wire, doused in gasoline and set on fire,” said Meg. One pain scale, called the McGill Pain Index, ranks CRPS higher than amputation of a finger without anesthesia and unprepared childbirth.

After his initial diagnosis in 2012, Patrick continued to receive more and more diagnoses for other conditions sometimes related to CRPS, including a lacking immune system, weakened cartilage and ligaments, frequent muscle cramps and other issues.

He has been in and out of a wheelchair as the nerve pain and other symptoms spread to the rest of his body, as it often does for CRPS patients.

About 200,000 people in the U.S. experience the condition every year, according to the National Organization for Rare Disorders.

While specialists can offer a variety of treatments, there is no cure.

The best CRPS patients can hope for is finding subtle relief, functioning through the pain or, if they’re one of the lucky ones, remission. Patrick has never entered remission, he said.

People with a CRPS diagnosis also commonly experience suicidal ideations, Kesten said. That’s why the illness has been dubbed “the suicide disease,” according to the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Sydrome Association, a nonprofit supporting people with CRPS, sometimes known as RSDS. “It must be a horrible place to be,” Kesten said. “I would be concerned if a patient did not have mental health support in a true chronic pain condition because I don’t have a clue how it would not get to you and those around you.”

Starting Ferocious Fighters Patrick, deemed a gifted student a few years before his initial injury, was 10 years old when he decided he wanted to help other kids with CRPS by sending them all care packages.

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But Meg explained that as a teacher at a Douglas County charter school, she couldn’t afford to send every kid with the disease a package.

“He said, ‘Well, how does Make-AWish do it?’ And I said well, they’re a nonprofit. He said ‘Well, let’s do that,” she remembers.

In 2014, Patrick registered Ferocious Fighters as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Six years later, 1,253 kids in 19 countries are linked together through the organization. They range in age from newborns to 21-year-olds and live all over the world. Thirty kids are from Colorado, nearly all living along the Front Range. There are six in Douglas County.

That first year, the organization sent 70 care packages. In 2019, the number jumped to 350. So far, the organization has sent more than 1,000 packages total.

The packages include a blanket, a Ferocious Fighters T-shirt, a keychain, a hand-crocheted hat, a bumper sticker, a journal and rice hand warmers. All have flames on them to symbolize the burning pain that the kids experience.

They also include a hand-written, personalized letter from Patrick.

“I’m so sorry that you’re having such a great amount of sensitivity on your left leg,” he wrote in one letter.

“I know how hard that can be to deal with.”

Each letter ends with his sign-off: “Gentle Hugs, Patrick.”

There also are the quarterly encouragement letters and birthday cards. And every November, Ferocious Fighters organizes a virtual walk to encourage the kids to get moving, an important treatment for their disease.

The group also organizes dozens of support groups for kids and parents throughout the world.

In a note to Meg and Patrick, one mother expressed how much the package meant to her daughter.

“She will not be dancing at the dance or marching with the bands, she cannot keep up with friends and has missed out on several school trips and clubs,” read a note from Nina Nation, the mother of a 13-year-old in Nevada.

“But tonight, she got a package with

The director of infusion at Alpine Health & Wellness begins an IV line for Patrick Boland as he prepares for a ketamine infusion. The treatment, which Patrick receives every three months, provides significant relief for his nerve pain but eventually wears off.

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her name on it, for her. She smiled. ... She opened the box and cherished everything inside piece by piece.”

Patrick has tried dozens of treatments throughout the years, including a host of prescription medications and experimental treatments. He’s been in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber; tried medical marijuana; taken ketamine pills; attempted painful “exposure therapy” sessions, which try to desensitize the patients’ nerves by vigorously rubbing them with a coarse blanket; seen chiropractors and massage therapists and more.

After eight years, Patrick has found a cocktail of supplements, medications and treatments that work for him. On top of his daily pills, he receives weekly immune boosters through an IV and, every three months, he undergoes an intense ketamine infusion used to treat chronic pain conditions.

One morning in February, Patrick entered Kesten’s infusion clinic wearing a Mac Miller T-shirt, a beanie and sweatpants. At 6 feet 3 inches, he towered over his mother and the infusion director who is administering his treatment. As she prepared

the medication, the infusion director asked what pain he was feeling on a scale from one to 10.

“It’s at an eight, but that’s only in my back and the rest of the body is a five,” Patrick said. “So really, really good.”

His baseline of pain on a daily basis is about a seven out of 10, he said.

It’s Patrick’s second day of the infusion therapy and, already, he’s reporting improved comfort. The treatment isn’t without side effects, however. He vomited the night before and on the way into the clinic. In the past, he’s experienced hallucinations, inability to eat, anxiety and memory loss from the treatment.

Every baseball day is a good day When asked about what parts of his day-to-day life bring him comfort and joy, Patrick has two answers: medication and baseball.

Patrick, who plays a variety of positions including first base and pitcher, wants to play in college with the longterm goal of being on a professional team.

Even though his education is online through Colorado Connections Academy, Patrick plays baseball for Moun-

Patrick Boland, 16, poses in his Mountain Vista baseball uniform before being required to turn it in. The school’s spring baseball season was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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tain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch.

“Baseball keeps him alive,” his mom said. “This is his passion, this is what makes him want to get up in the morning.

To his coaches, Patrick is just another athlete, said Ron Quintana, Mountain Vista’s head coach. What makes him stand out isn’t his constant battle with his health, but his deep discipline and fervent work ethic, he said.

“The other day we were working out and he didn’t have a ride to practice, ... so he ran from home,” Quintana said.

“When I ask him to do something, he will sprint to it.”

It may not look like it, but as Patrick trots around the baseball field during practice, helping wherever he can, he’s still in pain.

In February, before his most recent ketamine session, Patrick was experiencing the most intense pain he’s ever endured, he said.

But, he said, there’s a bright side.

“I’m at my worst right now. And I’m so happy to say that,” Patrick said before the treatment. “I’m still playing baseball, I’m being a normal teenager, I’m still hanging out with friends, suffering through school work, everything.”

Happy Retirement, Lori Mizner!

It is with regret and warm wishes that we announce the retirement of Lori Mizner from her Educational Assistant position at South Ridge Elementary. Lori has been an amazing addition to our school community for more than 31 years and will be greatly missed by students and colleagues alike. She is gifted with making connections with students and has been an invaluable support to the teachers and school community. Lori’s dedication to the students was shown time and time again as she constantly went above and beyond in helping students with academic growth and social and emotional needs. Her attention to detail, willingness to take on extra responsibilities and flexibility made the staff fortunate to work with her. Lori will be sorely missed and impossible to replace.

Lori and her husband, Alvin, are excited for a new chapter in their lives, which will include seeing friends and family in many parts of the United States, golfing, crafting and spending time with grandchildren.

South Ridge hopes that she is blessed with many wonderful experiences and wishes her the best in all her plans.

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celebration TBA. We are excited! In the meantime, enjoy virtual touring, especially of the “Natural Forces: Winslow Homer and Frederic Remington” exhibit. Spend as long as you like contemplating a single painting by one of these significant American artists, without that tall guy in the big hat moving in front of you! See the new “Museum from Home” section of the website. Also, visit “Untitled: Creative Fusions at Home” with focus on local creative folks; Nicole Anona Banowetz, Ryan Foo and Molina Speaks ... It speaks to the role of artists in these difficult times: Banowetz who found most of her trademark inflatable projects (seen at Museum of Outdoor Arts in the past), has made more-than-usually interesting masks; Foo, with Steven Sampson, “created WeAreDenver. org to build a platform for the local community of makers and creators”; Molina Speaks worked with a dozen artists to create a digital gift basket, which is found on the Warm Cookies of the Revolution’s website, and he has co-coordinated the Denver Metro Area Artist Relief Fund which has raised almost $15,000 to support artists who have lost work. More is needed ... “Creativity is my roadmap to mental and emotional health and spiritual wealth,” he said ... “Artists need to provide the blueprint for getting through this ... we need to push the social imagination for what comes next ...” See denverartmuseum.org.  Note: We hope readers can support a favorite organization — large or small — with a bit extra.

fter a career in journalism, local author Rich Bangs has spent the past 10 years creating a sci-fi trilogy exploring extraterrestrial intelligence: “Forgiven,” “Forgotten” and “Forsaken,” which are available from our local Tattered Cover, as well as online and from the author. “I had the desire to write a novel and science fiction seemed the most desirable setting.”

Bangs looked at the lengths some might go to explore the subject, he SONYA’S writes.

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Bookaholics rejoice!

Our beloved libraries in Littleton, Douglas County and Englewood have stayed in touch, as good communicators should. Curbside service is available and we still await Sonya Ellingboe announcements of actual openings of the facilities’ doors as health departments wrestle with the responsibility of keeping us physically safe. Englewood, Littleton and Douglas County have announced curbside pickup at specific times. Call or communicate online with requests: And, note available stories and more online ...  Douglas County will have curbside pickup June 1-15 at Castle Rock, Castle Pines, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Parker and Roxborough branches, including, as at other systems, Summer Reading Program titles.

“Look for the purple quill,” they advise. Times: Monday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 4 to 6 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m. See website: dcl. org.  Littleton’s Bemis Public Library will bag available books requested and place on a table outside, marked with the first four letters of your name, on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. See website: bemis.marmot.org.  Englewood Public Library says the Civic Center opened May 11, but the Library doesn’t yet have a date.

See website for curbside instructions: englewood.marmot.org.

“Forgotten” is from a science fiction trilogy recently published by local author/ journalist Rich Bangs.

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Summer camps?

Check your recreation district or other location — it appears many summer camps are on, but details are still being developed by presenting agencies. Facilities are a moving target — again check online often ... Parks and trails? Mostly open but check your target before setting out.

Athletic contests “await state orders,” according to South Suburban Parks and Recreation District.

Updates from Denver Art Museum Interesting copy from Denver Art Museum on 18th- and 19th-century pandemics and their effects on the Great Plains Indian tribes. For example, between 1714 and 1919, there were 36 major epidemics recorded in art pieces, such as pictorial calendars in the museum’s collection. The Mandans were almost wiped out entirely, which means not so much pictorial material exists to speak to us about tribal history today. Also, because some tribes moved a lot and some combined forces, attribution of items is sometimes difficult. Conservators become storytellers.  DAM plans on opening its new building and renovated North Building in June — dates and appropriate

Arvada Center Before or collective lights dimmed, the Arvada Center Theatre announced its 2020-2021 program, “Attracting Opposites.” The musical “Kinky Boots,” about a factory owner/entertainer who creates dazzling high-heeled boots, is listed as the opener in mid-September. We’ll happily anticipate this upbeat piece and hope it can proceed ... followed by Black Box Theatre works and other programs. Nice to see, given all the cancellations that have come our way of late!

Juneteenth The annual Juneteenth Music Festival, “DREAMBIG” will be virtual on June 18. JuneteenthMusicFestival. com.

Reminder We have mentioned the Colorado Mask Design Challenge, but will repeat for school-aged children: All Colorado schoolchildren are invited to create a design representing the masks they want to see at their school, neighborhood or home ... Program guidelines and entry submission forms can be found at: coloradocreativeindustries.org/masks.

Sounds like a good summer art project to us ... some will be featured on Colorado Creative Industries’ Facebook and a select few will be printed on a real mask by Colorado companies ...

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Doan presented three separate models of possible cuts to the district’s per-pupil revenue — 9%, 12% and 15% — and walked directors through a menu of 13 suggested areas they could choose to cut spending.

Doan said cutting per-pupil revenue does not impact the entire general fund, which comprises additional revenue sources. The general fund is roughly 77% per-pupil revenue this year.

“This isn’t a 9%, 12% and 15% cut to the entire budget,” Doan said.

Three-day furlough suggested Staff ’s first suggestion was an allstaff furlough of three days — which would save $6.1 million across all budget cut models.

The district could trim central and districtwide departments by reducing staff or cutting operational, nonsalary budgets, she said. Aside from furloughs, this option proposed the largest cut, ranging from $4.9 milllion to $12.9 million in reductions, depending on the model.

Staff suggested reducing transportation funding for field trips and athletics, possibly requiring schools to charter those services on their own using fees or donations. That would reduce spending between $2.9 million and $4.7 million.

Doan said the district typically holds 1% of its general operating budget as a contingency, in accordance with

board policy. Directors could choose to reduce that by a fifth to a quarter, she said.

Reducing overtime and additional pay is another option, either by prohibiting overtime alone or halting both overtime and additional pay, which Doan described as compensation for when employees go above and beyond duties. On the low end that could cut spending by $800,000 or on the high end, $3.7 million.

Some schools, although not all, have seen a reduction in enrollment but have not reduced staff accordingly, Doan said. Requiring them now to cut staffing to match lower enrollment could cut spending up to $2.9 million, according to the presentation.

The remainder of the 13 proposed cuts, such as eliminating mileage reimbursement or district-provided cell phones, would cut spending in the hundreds of thousands each.

Online petition takes aim at proposed cut Staff ’s suggestion to cut special program spending anywhere between $400,000 and $700,000, which includes International Baccalaureate programming, sparked ire with some community members. Kyle Lewis, a 2020 graduating senior from Douglas County High School, started a Change.org petition urging the district to preserve funding for IB programs. The petition garnered roughly 1,900 signatures as of noon on May 29.

Lewis is worried that cutting funding to the IB program “threatens the continued existence of the IB program in the district,” he wrote in the petition.

“Not only would this deprive future

students of IB’s incredible opportunities, but it would end the program prematurely for the students already participating,” Lewis’ petition reads.

The district is also faced with $7.9 million in mandatory expense increases, Doan said, or costs it will face regardless of available revenues.

More than half, or $4.3 million, is a loss of projected neighborhood perpupil count funding.

That means the pupil count for neighborhood schools is lower than the previous year and more funding is passing through the district to charter schools, as charters become a larger share of the district’s enrollment, she said.

Similarly, charter schools receive more of the district’s mill levy override dollars as they grow in enrollment. That will result in a $500,000 decrease to the district’s MLO share.

The district also expects a $1.5 million increase in special education school-based staffing and a $1.6 million increase to its employer-share of PERA rate costs.

Revenue ideas offered To increase revenue, Doan presented suggestions ranging from increasing instructional fees, corporate sponsorships fees at athletic stadiums or facility rental fees. Increasing transportation fees, the daily fee for each ride, could raise the current cost of 50 cents to $1 or $1.50 a ride.

The school district does expect to receive federal relief dollars or already has from some programs, Doan said.

From the CARES Act, the Douglas County School District will receive

$1.3 million that can only be used for COVID-19 response, and not to offset revenue shortfalls. The district has not received these funds yet.

DCSD has received $27 million from the Coronavirus Relief Fund, Doan said, but will not spend that money until guidelines for how it can be used are released.

The district also expects aid from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund, part of the CARES Act, but does not know how much.

Tracie Rainey, executive director of the Colorado School Finance Project, cautioned directors to budget conservatively this year and warned the worst impacts from COVID-19 may not come immediately.

“The out years when we had the Great Recession and the impact on K-12 came in years two and three,” Rainey said. “As anticipated by the governor’s office and by Legislative Council, they are anticipating the out years two and three to be harder than the current one.”

The budget will almost certainly need to be amended throughout the year, she said.

President Ray said the task is tall when schools were already underfunded before the pandemic.

“The reality is that even before this economic crisis, we live in a state where voters approve laws for a highly constricted government that is unable to effectively fund essential services and cannot save for a rainy day,” Ray said. “This has resulted in the Douglas County School District being underfunded by nearly $600 million in just the last few years.”

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It’s been a quick turnaround for the federal agency and the logistics company. Their process for decontaminating the masks got Food and Drug Administration approval on March 29. The company signed a $1,465-per-day contract with the county to use the Exhibit Hall on April 18 and began moving in their equipment five days later.

Hydrogen peroxide vapor The decontamination chambers are heavily modified shipping containers enclosing racks, sealed doors and a ventilation system covered by multiple HEPA filters. Each can hold 10,000 masks, Koszowski said.

Once the mask are in and the doors closed, the chamber is pumped full of vaporized hydrogen peroxide, which is meant to kill any germs still on the masks. The masks sit in the chamber for four hours, at which point the vapor is pumped out and then the masks sit drying for another four hours.

Each mask, assuming it is free of soiling and other contaminants, can be run through Battelle’s process 20 times before it must be thrown away.

“When we inspect them, we are looking for soiling but also tears and other problems,” Koszowski said.

Once a hospital is registered with Battelle, it’s given an identification number. Hospital personnel mark each mask with that number after it’s been used and then put them inside

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Two workers at the Battelle site in the Adams County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall prepare to unpack two boxes of used N95 masks, sort them and prepare them to be decontaminated May 14.

SCOTT TAYLOR “Each provider has a code, and we can track each mask and each box as they go through the system.”

The boxes are only opened, unpacked and sorted once they are in the decontamination chamber.

Battelle workers inspect each mask and then place them on a metal shelf for the hydrogen peroxide treatment.

Koszowski said the Battelle process uses a 35% hydrogen peroxide solution, about seven to 10 times stronger

a special bag. Once full, that bag is boxed up and shipped to the Adams County site. Shipping is free via FedEx or UPS, or the hospital can use its own courier service.

Each treated mask goes back to the hospital that sent it in, complete with a report detailing when it was treated and how many times it’s been treated.

“Our computer system is very important because the health-care providers are all pre-qualified,” he said.

than the solution you can purchase at the store.

“Compared on what you use on cuts, it’s a much higher percentage,” Koszowski said. “It’s pretty unstable, but the only byproducts for this are water and oxygen. That’s what hydrogen peroxide decomposes to. It’s considered a green chemical, so nothing nasty is going to get into the environment.”

The workers wear pressurized cleanroom suits when they are loading the masks in the chambers and are sprayed with isopropyl alcohol as soon as they step out to kill any viruses trying to hitch a ride. And once they have changed out of the clean-room suit, they go to a shower trailer to clean up and put on a fresh set of clothes.

The entire operation is modular and portable, made up of the shower trailer and eight shipping containers — four containing the decontamination equipment and four others for storage, office work, supplies and equipment.

The operation is meant to be in place indefinitely, but Adams County’s contract renting the space lasts through Oct. 20.

FEMA has been given the authorization to set up 60 of the sites across the country and has launched 45 so far, dePalo said, and is also looking at what other types of medical equipment can be decontaminated with Battelle’s process.

“Right now, it’s only approved for N95 masks, but there is an effort to look at a new emergency use authorization through the FDA for other equipment,” he said.

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A Douglas County inmate died of her injuries May 29 after spending four days in the intensive care unit following a suicide attempt, the county

sheriff ’s office said.

Michelle McGarry, 54, of Highlands Ranch was found inside her cell attempting suicide May 25 at about 1 p.m. during a routine welfare check, according to a statement from the sheriff ’s office. She was transported to Castle Rock Adventist Hospital and placed in the intensive care unit.

The official cause and manner of death will be determined by the Douglas County Coroner’s Office.

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The new expansion of Castle View High School is called the F-Pod and has been on the school district’s wishlist for roughly 12 years.

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A digital rendering of the project will soon be available to the public, he said, calling the groundbreaking more than “the start of a building,” and an opportunity to improve education opportunities for students.

Were it not for the COVID-19 pandemic, the district would have held a groundbreaking inviting hundreds of people to celebrate the school, directors said. Instead the groundbreaking was invitation-only.

Attendees wore masks and gloves and spaced themselves apart.

Corr said design was finished before the pandemic but the crisis did force numerous meeting into a virtual format as the district prepared to launch the project this month.

Projected enrollment for the 202021 school year is 2,230 students, Corr said. In addition to proper space for the school’s enrollment levels, the new wing will allow Castle View to customize classrooms for programs now crammed into rooms not designed to support them, Corr said.

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Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2020-0064

PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2020-0068 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/16/2020 10:26:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: KIMBERLY A. SALAZAR AND ARNOLD A. SALAZAR Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE MONEY SOURCE INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/7/2017 Recording Date of DOT: 9/14/2017 Reception No. of DOT: 2017062444 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $279,812.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $216,970.17 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower’s failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 63, BLOCK 2, HIGHLANDS RANCH - FILING NO. 106-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9380 Weeping Willow Court, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox 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: 5/14/2020 Last Publication: 6/11/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/16/2020 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ELIZABETH S MARCUS Colorado Registration #: 16092 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 20-024278 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2020-0068 First Publication: 5/14/2020 Last Publication: 6/11/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

To Whom It May Concern: On 3/9/2020 10:17:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: LINDA GOODRICH TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 23, 2010 Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GOLDWATER BANK N.A. ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/12/2018 Recording Date of DOT: 2/20/2018 Reception No. of DOT: 2018009685 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $532,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $94,119.52 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: This is a Home Equity Conversion Deed of Trust or other Reverse Mortgage. Borrower has died and the property is not the principal residence of any surviving Borrower, resulting in the loan being due and payable.

Said Deed of Trust was rerecorded on 2/26/2018, under Reception No. 2018010867.

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 20, BLOCK 2, PARCEL 1 AT ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10269 Dusk Way, Littleton, CO 80125 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox 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: 5/14/2020 Last Publication: 6/11/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/9/2020 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 20-024079 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2020-0064 First Publication: 5/14/2020 Last Publication: 6/11/2020

PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2020-0069 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/16/2020 10:27:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: VICKY HAMMOND AND EMMANUEL HAMMOND Original Beneficiary: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/15/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 12/23/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010091707 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $249,400.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $209,738.30 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower’s failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 123, MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CENTER FILING NO. 5, FIRST AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10315 Nottingham Dr, Parker, CO 80134-3625 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, July 8, 2020, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox 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: 5/14/2020 Last Publication: 6/11/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/16/2020 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Colorado Registration #: 46592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 20-024354 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2020-0069 First Publication: 5/14/2020 Last Publication: 6/11/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2020-0075 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/23/2020 9:27:00

AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: Amy Hines AND Brent Hines Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Commerce Home Mortgage, a California Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/25/2016 Recording Date of DOT: 2/5/2016 Reception No. of DOT: 2016007004 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $356,125.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $332,509.40 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/or other violations ofthe 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.

New York Mellon F/K/A The Bank of New York as successor in interest to JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Centex Home Equity Loan Trust 2005-B Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/24/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 12/6/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004123551 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $307,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $273,496.46

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

This loan has been modified by a Loan Modification Agreement dated 03/04/2008 and a Home Affordable Modification Agreement having an effective date of 04/01/2011.

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 41, STONEGATE FILING NO. 21A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 24 BLOCK 1 CASTLE PINES NORTH FILING NO. 1, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP RECORDED MARCH 18, 1985 AT RECEPTION NO. 348324, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Which has the address of: 17545 Celestine Court , Parker, CO 80134

Which has the address of: 50 Clare Court, Castle Rock, CO 80108

NOTICE OF SALE

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.

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, July 15, 2020, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox 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.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox 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: 5/21/2020 Last Publication: 6/18/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

First Publication: 5/21/2020 Last Publication: 6/18/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 3/23/2020 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Dated: 3/23/2020 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: SCOTT TOEBBEN Colorado Registration #: 19011 216 16TH STREET SUITE 1210, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (720) 259-6710 Fax #: Attorney File #: 20CO00068-1

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

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2020-0075 First Publication: 5/21/2020 Last Publication: 6/18/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

AMANDA FERGUSON Colorado Registration #: 44893 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO10336 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2020-0073 First Publication: 5/21/2020 Last Publication: 6/18/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2020-0073

Englewood NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2020-0061

To Whom It May Concern: On 3/23/2020 9:24:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

To Whom It May Concern: On 3/9/2020 10:10:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: Nicole B. Gregory Original Beneficiary: Centex Home Equity Company, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: The Bank of

Original Grantor: LAUREL L ABBOTT Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNITED

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WHOLESALE MORTGAGE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/11/2017 Recording Date of DOT: 10/11/2017 Reception No. of DOT: 2017069242 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $230,743.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $223,118.35

hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured.

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.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 670, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 16-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: UNIT 205, CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 6, CANYON CREEK CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR CANYON CREEK CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED ON DECEMBER 15, 2005, AT RECEPTION NO. 2005120596, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF CANYON CREEK CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 25, 2005, AT RECEPTION NO. 2005016274 IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 15540 Canyon Gulch Lane Unit 205, Englewood, CO 80112 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox 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: 5/14/2020 Last Publication: 6/11/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/9/2020 CHRISTINE DUFFY 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 #: 00000008763377 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2020-0061 First Publication: 5/14/2020 Last Publication: 6/11/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2020-0066 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/9/2020 10:21:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: JOSEPH F. CROWLEY AND MELISSA S. CROWLEY Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR CITIMORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: AJX MORTGAGE TRUST I, A DELAWARE TRUST, WILMINGTON SAVINGS UND SOCIETY, FSB, TRUSTEE Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/1/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 7/20/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007057926 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $352,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $328,329.59

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are

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.

Which has the address of: 7420 Bison Place, Littleton, CO 80125-8410 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, July 8, 2020, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox 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: 5/14/2020 Last Publication: 6/11/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/9/2020 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DEANNE R. STODDEN Colorado Registration #: 33214 1430 WYNKOOP STREET SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 623-1800 Fax #: Attorney File #: 9629.0029/86 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2020-0066 First Publication: 5/14/2020 Last Publication: 6/11/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2020-0070 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/16/2020 10:32:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: Basil J Hartman Original Beneficiary: Navy Federal Credit Union Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Navy Federal Credit Union Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/29/2017 Recording Date of DOT: 10/17/2017 Reception No. of DOT: 2017070475 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $459,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $447,701.24 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: failed to make the monthly mortgage payments as required by the terms of the Note and Deed of Trust.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: Lot 16 Block 8 the Meadows FLG 16-Parcel 1,2,3 & 43rd amend 0.165 AM/L Which has the address of: 3303 Dawn Glow Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109 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, July 8, 2020, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox 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.

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

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ANNA JOHNSTON Colorado Registration #: 51978 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000008808206

Dated: 3/16/2020 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

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

Legal Notice No.: 2020-0067 First Publication: 5/14/2020 Last Publication: 6/11/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

MARCELLO G. ROJAS Colorado Registration #: 46396 3600 SOUTH BEELER STREET SUITE 330, DENVER, COLORADO 80237 Phone #: (303) 353-2965 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO200032 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2020-0070 First Publication: 5/14/2020 Last Publication: 6/11/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Larkspur NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2020-0067 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/16/2020 10:30:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: G C SERVICES, LLC Original Beneficiary: VELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: UMB BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR LVS TITLE TRUST VI Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/14/2019 Recording Date of DOT: 2/25/2019 Reception No. of DOT: 2019009530 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $562,125.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $562,125.00 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay 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: UNIT 25, ECHO VILLAGE MULTI-FAMILY RETREAT IN PERRY PARK PREO (PERRY PARK) COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY PLAT AKA THE RETREAT IN PERRY PARK, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION THEREOF RECORDED ON JANUARY 10, 2017, AT RECEPTION NO. 2017002063, AND AMENDED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED FEBRUARY 19, 2019 AT RECEPTION NO. 2019008035 IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, AND AS AMENDED AND ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP OF RETREAT IN PERRY PARK PHASE 10 RECORDED FEBRUARY 1, 2019 AT RECEPTION NO. 2019005250, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 4393 Echo Butte Lane, Larkspur, CO 80118 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, July 8, 2020, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox 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: 5/14/2020 Last Publication: 6/11/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/16/2020 CHRISTINE DUFFY

PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2020-0076 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/23/2020 9:28:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: Dahabo M Abdella Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for DHI Mortgage Company, Ltd. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Arvest Central Mortgage Company Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/31/2016 Recording Date of DOT: 6/1/2016 Reception No. of DOT: 2016034590 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $417,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $397,161.24 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/or 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 3, BLOCK 5, PINE BLUFFS FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 20808 Game Trail, Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox 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: 5/21/2020 Last Publication: 6/18/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/23/2020 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: SCOTT TOEBBEN Colorado Registration #: 19011 216 16TH STREET SUITE 1210, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (720) 259-6710 Fax #: Attorney File #: 20CO00069-1 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ No. 2020-0076 First Publication: 5/21/2020 Last Publication: 6/18/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Larkspur NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2020-0062 To Whom It May Concern: On 3/9/2020 10:16:00

AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: G C SERVICES, LLC Original Beneficiary: VELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: UMB BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR LVS TITLE TRUST VI Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/14/2019 Recording Date of DOT: 2/25/2019 Reception No. of DOT: 2019009513 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $559,125.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $559,125.00

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay 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: UNIT 23, ECHO VILLAGE MULTI-FAMILY RETREAT IN PERRY PARK PREO (PERRY PARK) COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY PLAT AKA THE RETREAT IN PERRY PARK, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION THEREOF RECORDED ON JANUARY 10, 2017, AT RECEPTION NO. 2017002063, IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, AND AS AMENDED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED FEBRUARY 19, 2019 AT RECEPTION NO. 2019008035 AND ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP OF RETREAT IN PERRY PARK PHASE 10 RECORDED FEBRUARY 1, 2019 AT RECEPTION NO. 2019005250, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 4409 Echo Butte Lane, Larkspur, CO 80118 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, July 8, 2020, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox 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: 5/14/2020 Last Publication: 6/11/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 3/9/2020 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOSEPH D. DEGIORGIO Colorado Registration #: 45557 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000008782740

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2020-0062 First Publication: 5/14/2020 Last Publication: 6/11/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2020-0063

To Whom It May Concern: On 3/9/2020 10:16:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: Dwayne E Taylor Original Beneficiary: Chase Bank USA, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/29/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 12/6/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005117360 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $253,300.00

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June 4, 2020 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $218,300.95

HEARD, AT THE PARKER TOWN HALL, 20120 EAST MAINSTREET, PARKER, COLORADO.

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: failed to make the monthly mortgage payments as required by the terms of the Note and Deed of Trust.

ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.

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 14, BLOCK 12, “THE PINERY” FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 6586 N Windmont Ave, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox 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.

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC., IS A DELAWARE CORPORATION WHOSE MEMBERS ARE: M. STEVEN ELIS, JOHN R. HARTUNG AND BRIAN R. NICCOL, AT 191 W. NATIONWIDE BLVD., SUITE 250, COLUMBUS, OH 43215.

PUBLISHED: CAROL BAUMGARTNER, TOWN CLERK Legal Notice No.: 937501 First Publication: June 4, 2020 Last Publication: June 4, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 LEGAL NOTICE OF PROPOSED SCHOOL BUDGET Notice is hereby given that, at a properly noticed public meeting on May 26, 2020, a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Education of Douglas County School District RE-1, Douglas and Elbert Counties, Colorado, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, and has been filed in the principal administrative offices of the School District, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80104, where it is available for public inspection online on the Douglas County School District website at www.dcsdk12.org.

Formal adoption of the proposed budget will be considered at the regular meeting of the Board of Education on June 23, 2020. Colorado statutes provide that it is not necessary for the Board of Education to formally adopt the proposed budget on June 23, 2020, but if the proposed budget is to be adopted at some future meeting, the date, time and place of any meeting shall be announced by the Board of Education and entered into the minutes of the meeting of the Board held for consideration of the proposed budget as specified in this notice.

First Publication: 5/14/2020 Last Publication: 6/11/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Any person paying school taxes in said district may either at such June 23, 2020 meeting, or at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, file or register his/her objections thereto.

Dated: 3/9/2020 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Douglas County School District RE-1 Dated: May 26, 2020

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: SANDRA J. NETTLETON Colorado Registration #: 42411 3600 SOUTH BEELER STREET SUITE 330, DENVER, COLORADO 80237 Phone #: (303) 353-2965 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO200031 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2020-0063 First Publication: 5/14/2020 Last Publication: 6/11/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press City and County PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado: LA LOMA CASTLE ROCK LLC d/b/a LA LOMA has requested the Liquor Licensing Authority of the Town of Castle Rock, Colorado to grant a HOTEL & RESTAURANT License to LA LOMA CASTLE ROCK LLC, as provided by law, at the premises located at: 6361 PROMENADE PARKWAY, Castle Rock, Colorado 80108 A Public Hearing on this application will be held before the Liquor Licensing Authority at the hour of 11AM or as soon thereafter as possible, on JUNE 16, 2020 at the Town of Castle Rock Offices, 100 Wilcox St., Castle Rock, Colorado. At said time and place, any interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the granting of said license.

Tamra Taylor Board of Education Assistant Secretary Legal Notice No.: 937492 First Publication: May 28, 2020 Last Publication: June 11, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Town of Castle Rock, Colorado Date: 13 May 2020 Project Title: Lanterns Wells Project – Facility Contractor: RME Ltd., LLC. 1199 Atchison Court Castle Rock, CO 80109 Notice is hereby given that The Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on June 11, 2020, provided no claims are received.

Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with Matthew Hayes, Project Manager, Town of Castle Rock, 175 Kellogg Court, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109, on or before June 10, 2020.

TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Matthew Hayes, P.E. Project Manager Legal Notice No.: 937469 First Publication: May 28, 2020 Last Publication: June 4, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Metropolitan Districts PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF INCLUSION

The completed application and supporting documentation was received, and reviewed for filing, on MARCH 11, 2020. LA LOMA CASTLE ROCK LLC has listed the following officers: MARK NATHANIEL BRINKERHOFF AND WILLIAM ROBERT BRINKERHOFF.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THERE HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PARKER WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO A PETITION PRAYING FOR INCLUSION INTO THE DISTRICT.

Legal Notice No.: 937509 First Publication: June 4, 2020 Last Publication: June 4, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

The names and addresses of the Petitioners and Legal Description of the property are as follows:

PUBLIC NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAWS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC., D/B/A CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL HAS REQUESTED THE LICENSING OFFICIALS OF THE TOWN OF PARKER TO GRANT A CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR A HOTEL & RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE TO 18400 COTTONWOOD DRIVE, SUITE 101, PARKER, COLORADO 80138.

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE PARKER SPECIAL LICENSING AUTHORITY TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SUCH APPLICATION ON THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020, AT 6:30 P.M., OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS CAN BE

PETITIONER: Senderos Creek Condos LLC 900 Castleton Road #118 Castle Rock, CO 80109 BY:Bryan Byler, Manager LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE WEST HALF OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, TOWN OF PARKER, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE CENTER QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 21, THENCE ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 21, S89°43’08”W A DISTANCE OF 916.77 FEET

TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 1, MOUNTAIN VIEW SENIOR CENTER FILING NO. 3 AS RECORDED AT REC. NO. 2013010637, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID MOUNTAIN VIEW SENIOR CENTER FILING NO. 3, S00°02’02”E A DISTANCE OF 682.11 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF OLDE TOWN AT PARKER FILING 1B-2 RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 2018070436; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE TOGETHER WITH THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SPRINGFIELD COURT RIGHT-OF-WAY RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 2004031195 AND THE NORTHERLY LINE OF OLDE TOWN AT PARKER FILING NO. 1A, FOURTH AMENDMENT AS RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 2016028283, S89°34’55”W A DISTANCE OF 655.30 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF TRACT O OF OLDE TOWN AT PARKER FILING NO 1A, FIRST AMENDMENT AS RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 2007094472; THENCE ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE, N00°20’54”W A DISTANCE OF 683.63 FEET TO A POINT ON SAID NORTHERLY LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 21; THENCE N00°23’18”W A DISTANCE OF 2.02 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF CLARKE FARMS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2A AS RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 9306811, THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE, THE FOLLOWING SIX (6) CONSECUTIVE COURSES; 1. N89°36’42”E A DISTANCE OF 258.06 FEET; 2. THENCE N89°35’34”E A DISTANCE OF 117.35 FEET; 3. THENCE S00°19’07”E A DISTANCE OF 27.35 FEET; 4. THENCE N89°30’01”E A DISTANCE OF 50.01 FEET; 5. THENCE N00°19’07”W A DISTANCE OF 27.27 FEET ; 6. THENCE N89°35’34”E A DISTANCE OF 233.63 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID MOUNTAIN VIEW SENIOR CENTER FILING NO. 3; THENCE ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE, S00°24’26”E A DISTANCE OF 3.35 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Accordingly, Notice is hereby given to all interested parties to appear at the meeting of the Board of Directors of the District at 18100 E. Woodman Drive, Parker, CO at 6:00pm on June 11, 2020 and show cause in writing, if any they have, why such petition should not be granted.

Legal Notice No.: 937513 First Publication: June 4, 2020 Last Publication: June 4, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2019 BUDGETS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an amendment to the 2019 budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the CASTLE OAKS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3 (the “District”). A copy of the proposed amended budget is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same are open for public inspection.

AROUND, CARDS WILL BE DROPPED INTO AN ENVELOPE. ON THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2020 @ 9:00 A.M., THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY SITE VISIT RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL ALLOW ALL POTENTIAL BIDDERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW THE WORK SITE LOCATION AND DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BEGIN AT THE PICNIC SHELTER, ADJACENT TO THE PLAYGROUND, AT BAYOU GULCH REGIONAL PARK, 4815 FOX SPARROW ROAD, PARKER, COLORADO 80134. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS PROJECT. The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com.

IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website.

While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

Three (3) copies of your bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 019-20, Bayou Gulch Regional Park Site Improvements Project” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 11:00am, on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

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

Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder.

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

Legal Notice No.: 937511 First Publication: June 4, 2020 Last Publication: June 4, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2019CV30180, Division/Courtroom # 6 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 20000565 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY CASTLEWOOD RANCH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff: v.

RANDY RIGGAN, Defendant(s)

Such amended budget will be considered at a public hearing during a special meeting of the District to be held via teleconference on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 9:30 A.M. Due to the Executive Order issued by Governor Polis on March 25, 2020, requiring all residents of the State of Colorado to stay-at-home to minimize the spread and impact of COVID-19, and the Updated Public Health Order 20-24 implementing the Executive Order, issued by the Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE) on March 26, 2020, this meeting will be held via teleconferencing. Please contact the District by calling 303-858-1800 to receive the teleconference meeting details. Any interested elector of the District may file or register any objections to the amended budget at any time prior to final adoption of the amended budget by the governing body of the District.

Regarding: Lot 22, BLOCK 1, CASTLEWOOD RANCH FILING NO. 1 PARCEL 12, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO

BY ORDER OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS:

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 2nd day July, 2020, 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.

CASTLE OAKS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3 /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No.: 937512 First Publication: June 4, 2020 Last Publication: June 4, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Bids and Settlements Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #019-20 BAYOU GULCH REGIONAL PARK SITE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT The Division of Parks, Trails and Building Grounds of Douglas County, Colorado, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified contractors to perform site improvements at Bayou Gulch Regional Park.

The site improvements will include modifications to existing chain link fencing, new wood fence, concrete flatwork and edging, landscaping, and irrigation. Bayou Gulch Regional Park is located at 4815 Fox Sparrow Road, Parker, Colorado 80134.

PLEASE BRING A MASK/FACE (NOSE & MOUTH) COVERING AND A BUSINESS CARD. SIGN-IN SHEETS WILL NOT BE PASSED

5995 Raleigh Circle Castle Rock, CO 80104 (“Property”); also known as: 5595 Raleigh Cir Castle Rock, CO 80104 (the “Property”) Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on January 21, 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:

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 $30,000.00 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, (303)863-1870

Dated 5/7/2020, Castle Rock, CO Tony Spurlock Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado Tommy Barrella, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado Legal Notice No.: 937385 First Publication: 5/7/2020 Last Publication: 6/4/2020 Published In: Douglas County News Press Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2009 Castle Rock, CO 80109 Plaintiff(s): THE TOWN HOMES AT RED HAWK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

Defendant(s): BRANNAN JAMURE BANKSTON; VALICIA ANNA WITTE; PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC; CHRISTINE DUFFY, DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE; AND OCCUPANT(S) Attorney for Plaintiff(s): Name: Richard W. Johnston, Esq. Address: Tobey & Johnston, P.C. 6855 South Havana Street, Suite 275 Centennial, CO 80112-3813 Phone Number: (303) 799-8600 Fax Number: (303) 799-6977 E-mail: rjohnston@tobeyjohnston.com Atty. Reg. #: 19823 Case Number: 20 CV 30194 SUMMONS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO DEFENDANT(S) NAMED ABOVE:

You are summoned and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint within twenty-one (21) days after this summons is served on you in the State of Colorado, or within thirty-five (35) days after this summons is served on you outside the State of Colorado, or within sixty-three (63) days after this summons is served upon the United States or one of its agencies.

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

The following documents are also served with this Summons: Complaint in Foreclosure, and District Civil Case Cover Sheet DATE: February 26, 2020 TOBEY & JOHNSTON, P.C. By: /s/* Richard W. Johnston

*Original signature on file at the office of Tobey & Johnston, P.C.

This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4, C.R.C.P., as amended.

A copy of the Complaint must be served with this Summons.

This form should not be used where service by publication is desired.

WARNING: A VALID SUMMONS MAY BE ISSUED BY A LAWYER AND IT NEED NOT CONTAIN A COURT CASE NUMBER, THE SIGNATURE OF A COURT OFFICER, OR A COURT SEAL. THE PLAINTIFF HAS 14 DAYS FROM THE DATE THIS SUMMONS WAS SERVED ON YOU TO FILE THE CASE WITH THE COURT. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTACTING THE COURT TO FIND OUT WHETHER THE CASE HAS BEEN FILED AND OBTAIN THE CASE NUMBER. IF THE PLAINTIFF FILES THE CASE WITHIN THIS TIME, THEN YOU MUST RESPOND AS EXPLAINED IN THIS SUMMONS. IF THE PLAINTIFF FILES MORE THAN 14 DAYS AFTER THE DATE THE SUMMONS WAS SERVED ON YOU, THE CASE MAY BE DISMISSED UPON MOTION AND YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO SEEK ATTORNEY’S FEES FROM THE PLAINITFF. Amended and Adopted by the Court, En Banc, October 10, 2013, effective immediately Legal Notice No.: 937479 First Publication: May 21, 2020 Last Publication: June 18, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2019CV31028, Division/Courtroom # SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 20000573 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY THE PALMETTO HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff: v.

JAY STUART SMITH; KATHERINE MARIE SMITH, aka KATHERINE M. SIMMONS, et al.

Defendant(s) Regarding: Lot 11, Block 1, Villages of Parker Filing No. 8C 1st Amendment, County of Douglas, State of Colorado 23935 Broadmoor Pl Parker, CO 80138 (the “Property).;

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30 The News-Press also known as: 23935 Broadmoor Pl Parker, CO 80138 (the “Property) Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on March 23, 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 2nd day July, 2020, 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 $6,450.00 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 Dated: 5/7/2020, Castle Rock, CO Tony Spurlock Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado

June 4, 2020J Dated 5/21/2020, Castle Rock, CO Tony Spurlock Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado Tommy Barrella, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado Legal Notice No. 937432 First Publication: 5/21/2020 Last Publication: 6/18/2020 Published In: Douglas County News Press Misc. Private Legals Public Notice District Court Douglas County, Colorado 4000 Justice Way, Ste. 2009 Castle Rock, CO 80109 In the Matter of the Petition of: Gail Irene Conklin (name of person seeking to adopt) For the Adoption of a Child Case Number: 20JA15 8 NOTICE OF HEARING Unknown Father, the natural father of Eziah Maurice-Emanual Mann.

Eziah Maurice-Emanual Mann is the natural child Dacia Marie Mann (Full Name of Parent(s) ).

Pursuant to §19-5-208, C.R.S., you are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner(s) has/ have filed in this Court a verified Petition seeking to adopt a child.

If applicable, an Affidavit of Abandonment has been filed alleging that you have abandoned the child for a period of one year or more and/or have failed without cause to provide reasonable support for the child for one year or more.

You are further notified that an Adoption hearing is set on July 10, 2020, at 2:30 p.m. in the court location identified above.

Tommy Barrella, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado

You are further notified that if you fail to appear for said hearing, the Court may terminate your parental rights and grant the adoption as sought by the Petitioner(s).

Legal Notice No.: 937404 First Publication: 5/7/2020 Last Publication: 6/4/2020 Published In: Douglas County News Press

Legal Notice No.: 937417 First Publication: May 7, 2020 Last Publication: June 4, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

Public Notice

Judicial Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2019CV30646, Division/Courtroom # 6 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 20000585

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

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY MONTECITO AT RIDGEGATE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Plaintiff: v.

DONALD MILLER ET AL., Defendant(s) Regarding: Lot 102, Ridgegate - Section 15, Filing No.141 1st Amendment, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

Also numbered as: 10605 Ladera Dr, Lone Tree, CO 80124; also known as: 10605 Ladera Dr Lone Tree, CO 80124 Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on March 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 9th day July, 2020, at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2213, Castle Rock, CO 80109, phone number 303660-7527. 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 $13,852.26 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 Orten Cavanagh & Holmes LLC 1445 Market St Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202, (720) 880-5506

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: OCCUPANT - ROBERT D ANDERSON & ALICE D ANDERSON AKA ALICE DOLORES ANDERSON AKA ALICE DAVENPORT ANDERSON AKA ALICE DEANN ANDERSON AKA ALICE DEVEREAUX ANDERSON - MARK ZIRINSKY - VOYAGER PACIFIC OPPORTUNITY FUND II, LLC - ANDERSON LIVING TRUST AKA ROBERT D ANDERSON & ALICE D ANDERSON AKA ALICE DOLORES ANDERSON AKA ALICE DAVENPORT ANDERSON AKA ALICE DEANN ANDERSON AKA ALICE DEVEREAUX ANDERSON - WILLIAM C CALDIS - FRHL LLC AND UMB BANK CO NA You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 3rd day of November 2016 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to MARK ZIRINSKY the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 1 BLK 2 PERRY PARK 7 0.931 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to MARK ZIRINSKY. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2015. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of ROBERT D ANDERSON & ALICE D ANDERSON for said year 2015 That said MARK ZIRINSKY on the 12th day of November 2019 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 10th day of September 2020 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 21st day of May 2020 /s/ David Gill County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 937470 First Publication: May 21, 2020 Last Publication: June 4, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

To Every Person in Actual Possession or 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: OCCUPANT - RONALD W ROUNCE AKA RONALD WILLIAM ROUNCE & PAUL WISE AKA PAUL E WISE AKA PAUL EDWARD WISE - ROBERT DINSMORE - EQUITY TRUST CO FBO ROSS J HEGSTROM IRA - RUTH M AND DOUGLAS H PENNINGTON - MARGIE CLEMMER -COLORADO WESTERN DEVELOPMENT CO - LEE E STUBBLEFIELD AKA LEE EUGENE STUBBLEFIELD JR PRESIDENT COLORADO WESTERN DEVELOPMENT CO - KENNETH J WEILER SECRETARY COLORADO WESTERN DEVELOPMENT CO - ROMAN S KUNCIW RONALD W ROUNCE AKA RONALD WILLIAM ROUNCE - CHARLOTTE BLAIR KUNCIW AKA CATHERINE BLAIR - OLYMPIA LOPEZ AKA OLYMPIA S LOPEZ AKA OLYMPIA G LOPEZ DEMETRIOS M SPANOLIOS AKA DEMETRIOS MARCUS SPANOLIOS - PAUL WISE AKA PAUL E WISE AKA PAUL EDWARD WISE - ALLEN HEDRICK AKA AL HEDRICK - THEODORE D PENNINGTON C/O RUTH M PENNINGTON You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 15th day of November 2007 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to ALLEN HEDRICK the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 6 BLK 5 MERIBEL VILLAGE # 1 0.503 AM/L 0.508 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to ALLEN HEDRICK. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2006. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of RONALD W ROUNCE & PAUL WISE for said year 2006 That on the 6th day of December 2019 said ALLEN HEDRICK assigned said certificate of purchase to ROBERT DINSMORE.

That said ROBERT DINSMORE on the 6th day of December 2019 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 10th day of September 2020 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 21st day of May 2020 /s/ David Gill Douglas County Treasurer Legal Notice No.: 937471 First Publication: May 21, 2020 Last Publication: June 4, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles Public Notice 1) 2006 Chevy 2500 Green Vin# 1GCHC29UX6E224979 Gotcha Recovery Services LLC P.O. Box 623 Parker, CO 80134 303-524-5419 Legal Notice No.: 937510 First Publication: June 4, 2020 Last Publication: June 4, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Notice to Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of WARD R. KELLEY, a/k/a WARD KELLEY, Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR 30200 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 September 28, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Personal Representative: Jennifer Jane Westover c/o Jessica R. Diaz, Esq. Sherman & Howard L.L.C. 633 Seventeenth Street, Ste. 3000 Denver, Colorado 80202 Legal Notice No.: 937486 First Publication: May 28, 2020 Last Publication: June 11, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of HAZEL JEAN PROPP, aka HAZEL J. PROPP, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR030192 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 21, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No.: 937452 First Publication: May 21, 2020 Last Publication: June 4, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Richard J. Houlahan, Deceased Case Number: 2020 PW 000094 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 October 5, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Barbara A. Ricks Personal Representative 11716 Deer Lane Parker, Colorado 80138 Legal Notice No. 937514 First Publication: June 4, 2020 Last Publication: June 18, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jennifer Lynne Nieto, aka Jennifer L. Nieto, Deceased Case Number: 20PR30189 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 September 21, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Phillip R. Nieto Personal Representative 8365 Augusta Place Lone Tree, CO 80124 Attorney for Estate: Michael L. Gilbert, Attorney at Law, P.C. 501 S. Cherry St., #610 Glendale, CO 80246 303-320-4580 Legal Notice No.: 937444 First Publication: May 21, 2020 Last Publication: June 4, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of HAROLD M. ELVEY, a/k/a HAROLD MERLIN ELVEY, a/k/a HAROLD ELVEY, Deceased.

Case No.: 20PR30177 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 September 22, 2020 or the claims may be forever barred.

Lisa Ann Kirk, Personal Representative c/o Brian Landy, Attorney 4201 E. Yale Ave., Suite 110 Denver, CO 80222 Legal Notice No: 937433 First Publication: May 21, 2020 Last Publication: June 4, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Thomas John Klement, a/k/a Thomas J. Klement, and Thomas Klement, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR030182 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 or on or before September 21, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Karen Klement-Marschner, Personal Representative 3732 South 16th Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53221 Legal Notice No.: 937461 First Publication: May 21, 2020 Last Publication: June 4, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kimeron Kay Cropsey, aka Kimeron K. Cropsey, aka Kim K. Cropsey, aka Kimeron Cropsey, aka Kim Cropsey, aka Cimeron Cay Cropsey, Deceased Case Number: 20 PR 38

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 September 28, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Shirley L. Perry Personal Representative 1793 Brookside Drive Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126-3432 Legal Notice No: 937483 First Publication: May 28, 2020 Last Publication: June 11, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Stephen B. Turshen, aka Stephen Boris Turshen, aka Steve Turshen, Deceased Case Number: 19 PR 166

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 October 5, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kate T. Schroepfer aka Merry Kate Schroepfer Personal Representative 3901 S. Quebec Street Denver, Colorado 80237 Legal Notice No: 937507 First Publication: June 4, 2020 Last Publication: June 18, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Patricia Erin McDowell, aka Patricia E. McDowell, aka Erin McDowell, Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR 030204

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ruth Law O’Neal, aka Ruth L. O’Neal, aka Ruth O’Neal, Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR 30213

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 September 28, 2020, 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 October 5, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Margaret J. Todd Personal Representative 9516 South Harford Court Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80112 Legal Notice No: 937495 First Publication: May 28, 2020 Last Publication: June 11, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Rudolph L. Riccio, aka Rudolph Riccio, Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR 30193 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 September 28, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Eugene J. Riccio Personal Representative 2000 Post Road, Suite 203 Fairfield, CT 06824 Legal Notice No: 937496 First Publication: May 28, 2020 Last Publication: June 11, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Stephen Michael O’Neal, Personal Representative c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203 Legal Notice No.: 927500 First Publication: June 4, 2020 Last Publication: June 18, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lynda J. Thompson, aka Lynda Jean Thompson, aka Lynda Thompson, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30187

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 September 22, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Robert W. Thompson Personal Representative 8088 Galileo Way Littleton, CO 80125 Legal Notice No.: 937465 First Publication: May 21, 2020 Last Publication: June 4, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Douglas S. Holden, Attorney at Law 3751 W. 136th Avenue, Unit B4 Broomfield, CO 80023

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Soccer coach stayed busy during shutdown Rock Canyon’s Carpenter made videos, trained athletes from other schools

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Aaron Carpenter, boys soccer coach at Rock Canyon High School in Highlands Ranch, had mixed feelings while filling time during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Colorado High School Activities Association issued a moratorium against in-person contact for coaches and players, plus all spring sports activities were canceled.

So Carpenter conducted private training sessions, made videos for his class and did some fishing and hiking.

“I was hanging in there, doing a couple private training sessions,” said Carpenter. “I just did one player or two at a time. I couldn’t train them on campus. I had to do it off campus and they couldn’t be my guys. The guys I’m training now are from Mountain Vista, our rivals, so I’m making them better.

“I’ve done all the online teaching.

I got pretty rehearsed on iMovie, making videos for my class each week. So that was interesting, trying to keep them engaged. The other part has been nice. I live in the (Colorado) Springs so I have quite

of what they are going for by June a commute. It was nice to kind of 9. They are going to come up with hang out in the Springs. I love the several options, plan A, B, C and D. trails and I fish a lot. I got a lot of So we are just kind of waiting in fishing in during the spring.” the wings and hoping I don’t lose a Carpenter doesn’t know yet what season with the guys. might be in store for school or fall “I hope they all sports events. collaborate and go The CHSAA lifted over the different its moratorium on ideas. Obviously June 1 with strict liability is a big guidelines. After factor and safety is June 1, decisions the biggest factor. regarding athletA lot of forward ics and activities thinking has to go through the suminto all this. It’s mer months will be a challenge for made at the local everyone.” school level. The Carpenter’s CHSAA suggested challenge is trying recommendations, to forget the past which referred and focus on what to national, state hopes will be an and health guideupcoming season. lines to assist with “I’m still upset,” resuming activities said Carpenter. and athletics while “I started four prioritizing safety years ago with standards and proAaron Carpenter, the class of 2020. tocols.

“You are hearing Rock Canyon High School They started with and I was real the same stories boys soccer coach me close to those guys. we’re hearing I had 13 of them. as a teacher and We called them coach,” continued the Baker’s Dozen.

Carpenter. “It’s They didn’t get their rite of passage pretty much each week we get to walk out of school and hug their updates and it’s a lot of unknown coaches and teachers. I normally at this point. I think the board take them out to dinner to celebrate. is getting together and trying to That was sad. formulate a better understanding

‘You are hearing the same stories we’re hearing as a teacher and coach. It’s pretty much each week we get updates and it’s a lot of unknown at this point.’

“But you have to have a positive attitude and I’m making videos for my returning players. They check in with me a few times a week.

It’s a good lesson for them about self-motivation and self-drive. I’m always motivated and it is sort of a challenge and embrace it. How can we have an advantage over our rivals?”

Rock Canyon was 10-4-3 during the 2019 season.

“I’ve got another great group of guys that are hungry to make their mark,” said Carpenter. “We had a lot of young guys that moved up to varsity last year and they are going to be upperclassmen this year. I hope for their sake we can get the season in and always try to win the conference. Our conference was really strong last year, with three teams making the Sweet 16 including us.

“You have to be positive. I was even giving the guys challenges all spring. On Fridays, we would have competitions, and when they come back I said I would buy them lunch if they won a challenge.

“There was everything from juggling on video to making your family dinner. One week during a snow storm, who could build the biggest snowman. I put all that on social media. They had fun and followed it.

We had a good time with it. We like to keep things entertaining. I think I have about 10 lunches that I have to buy.”

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ColoradoCommunityMedia.com Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of COLLEEN M. O’SHEA, also known as COLLEEN M. GRAYBEAL, MARGARET COLLEEN O’SHEA and COLLEEN MARGARET O’SHEA, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30211 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 October 5, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Linette Welch, f/k/a Linette Marie Bloomquist Personal Representative 193 Cedar Avenue Castle Rock, CO 80104 Legal Notice No.: 937508 First Publication: June 4, 2020 Last Publication: June 18, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOICE TO CREDITORS Estate of George S. Burgermeister, Deceased Case Number: 20PR30168 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 September 21, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jon E. Burgermeister Personal Representative c/o Gubbels Law Office, P.C. 402 N Wilcox St., # 100 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Legal Notice No.: 937460 First Publication: May 21, 2020 Last Publication: June 4, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS LARRY C. LAWRENCE a/k/a Larry Claire Lawrence a/k/a Larry Lawrence, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30190 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 SEPTEMBER 21, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Lisa T.C. Blattner, Esq. Attorney to the Personal Representative 130 E. Kiowa Street, Suite 506 Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903 Legal Notice No.: 937462 First Publication: May 21, 2020 Last Publication: June 4, 20200 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Angela C. Zerby, a/k/a Angela Christia Zerby, a/k/a Angela Zerby, f/k/a Angela C. Gramatic, Deceased, Case Number: 20PR30178 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 or on or before September 28, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred. s/Kristin Dittus Kristin Dittus, Esq. For Ashley Zerby, Personal Representative 7879 Carolyn Drive, Castle Rock, CO 80108 Legal Notice No.: 937491 First Publication: May 28, 2020 Last Publication: June 11, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Melford L. Strand, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR030173 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 September 28, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Susan Tymins, Personal Representative c/o Erin M. Matis Husch Blackwell LLP

1801 Wewatta Street, Suite 1000 Denver, Colorado 80202

tion for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

Legal Notice No.: 937485 First Publication: May 28, 2020 Last Publication: June 11, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

The Petition requests that the name of Roger Dale Furnell be changed to R. Dale Furnell Case No.: 20 C 166

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Cheryl A. Layne, Clerk of Court By: K.A.P. Cone, Deputy Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE

Legal Notice No: 937477 First Publication: May 21, 2020 Last Publication: June 4, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 16, 2020, 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 Heidi Christine Golesorkhi be changed to Heidi Christine Gray Case No.: 20 C 161 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 937506 First Publication: June 4, 2020 Last Publication: June 18, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 9, 2020, 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 Anthony Bonilla be changed to Joshua Anthony Guerra Case No.: 20 C 123 Cheryl A. Layne, Clerk of Court By: K.A.P. Cone, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 937480 First Publication: May 21, 2020 Last Publication: June 4, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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